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a technology of tape and surface, applied in the field of tape, can solve the problems of increasing environmental pollution, increasing the disposal and disposal of gypsum board sheathing and other panels, and even lethal to humans, and achieves the effects of increasing the length dimension, and increasing the resistance to pulling for

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-30
LITTLE W FR
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[0010]The present disclosure generally relates to a strip of tape having a width dimension and a longer length dimension. The tape has a greater resistance to a pulling force than a cured compound. The tape may be more resistant to a pulling force along the length than the width.
[0011]The present disclosure further relates to a method of removing a tape from a surface by applying the tape to the surface typically in one continuous length. Pulling the tape along the reinforced length dimension. Removing the tape without breaking the tape. The tape has a reinforced length dimension.

Problems solved by technology

The removal and disposal of gypsum board sheathing and other panels is becoming an increased environmental problem.
Hydrogen sulfide gas is toxic, even lethal to humans, and is detected by a foul, rotten-egg odor.
Thus, the disposal of gypsum board sheathing, once removed, has become a problem.
Currently, however, only 20-30% of the gypsum may be recovered from the used gypsum board sheathing.
Further, the recycling of the gypsum board sheathing creates added cost in transporting it to a recycle center.
Further, toxic mold is a major problem facing homes, apartments, hotels, and hospitals due to water overflow from fixture overflow and roof / envelope leaks.
The problem with taped joints in gypsum board sheathing or other panels is that the removal of the panel is difficult without destroying the panel.
Thus, accessing and removing the tape to access the fasteners is difficult.
Current gypsum board sheathing tapes on the market are not designed for removal and thus will routinely break when pulled once the compound has cured near maximum strength.
Currently the American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM, requires a performance for the width dimension of the tape; however, it does not regulate the performance of the length of the tape.

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[0030]FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of a panel joint 100. The panel joint 100, as shown, has two panels 105 which are adjacent at edges 110. The panels 105 connect to a support element, not shown, with fasteners 115. The support element may be any element for supporting the panels 105 including, but not limited to, wood studs, metal studs, concrete blocks, or furring channels. The fasteners 115 may be any fastener including, but not limited to, screws, or nails, or an adhesive. In one embodiment, the panels 105 are gypsum board sheathing panels. Although it should be appreciated that any paneling may be used. With the panels 105 attached to the support element, a small gap 120 or discontinuity exists between the panels 105. In order to finish the panel surface, a tape and a compound are applied to the panel joint 100. The compound cures into a hardened material which covers the tape and the joint. The compound is then smoothed into a continuous surface as will be described in ...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for applying and removing a strip of tape to a surface. The tape having a width dimension and a longer length dimension wherein the tape has a greater tensile strength than a cured compound covering the tape. The tape applicable to panel surfaces and panel joints and removeable after the compound has cured on the tape.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 782,358, filed Mar. 15, 2006, and U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 777,188, filed Feb. 27, 2006, both of which are here incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an apparatus and method for taping a surface and removing the tape. Particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing and removing tape from panel surfaces. More particularly still, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for taping a panel joint and or taping panel fasteners; and then removing the tape and fasteners during disassembly of the panels.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In the erection of panels for use in homes, facilities and buildings, surface panels are often secured to support elements such as studs. T...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E02D37/00C09D5/34
CPCD03D3/005D03D9/00D03D15/0011Y10T428/28E04F13/04E04F13/042E04F13/047E02D37/00D03D15/267Y10T428/249924C09J201/00C09J7/21C09J2301/124
Inventor LITTLE, W. FRANK
Owner LITTLE W FR
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