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  Double-sided adhesive tape and method of application for slipcoversUSPTO Application #: 20070084559Title: Double-sided adhesive tape and method of application for slipcovers Abstract: A specially designed non-permanent double-sided tape consisting of a flexible substrate coated on one side with pressure sensitive adhesive and coated on the other side with low temperature reactive, heat activated adhesive that is used to securely hold any style slipcover fabric to furniture whereby the slipcover will not move from its desired position after or during normal use. The tape will allow for removal of the slipcover from the furniture as well as allow removal of the tape from the furniture without leaving a residue. The heat activated side of the tape is reusable. (end of abstract) Agent: Lee Grosskreuz Hechtel, Esq. Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP - Garden City, NY, US Inventors: Frank Graziano, Frank Graziano USPTO Applicaton #: 20070084559 - Class: 156331700 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070084559. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] This disclosure relates to a specially designed non-permanent double-sided adhesive tape that is used to securely hold any style slipcover in place whereby the slipcover will not move from its desired position after, or during, normal use. It will not shift forward, backward, or laterally. In addition, because of the tape's special construction, it allows for easy removal of the slipcover from the underlying furniture; allows the user to remove the tape from the underlying furniture without leaving a residue; and the tape is re-useable. [0002] This disclosure relates to Provisional Application 60/619,998 which was filed on Oct. 19, 2004, and claims priority therefrom. BACKGROUND [0003] Consumers may desire a change in their home furniture, and there are several options. New furniture can be purchased, existing furniture can be re-upholstered, or a slipcover custom-made or ready-made can be ordered. Those who choose the slipcover option do so for numerous reasons, to occasionally change the fabric/look of their furniture; to launder the slipcover fabric if ever need be; and it is generally the least expensive of the options. [0004] Movement has been a problem with any slipcover, custom or ready-made. Under normal use, slipcovers typically shift out of place in all directions. Ready-made slipcovers will begin to shift almost immediately when in use. [0005] The Riley U.S. Pat. No. 5,722,723, issued on Mar. 3, 1998, discloses a device essentially made of bendable rubber that when inserted into the back crevices of a piece of furniture, behind the seat cushions, yet on top of the slipcover, is meant to hold the slipcover in place. Although this device does, to some extent, do what it is designed to do, it falls short of its main purpose--securing a slipcover to the underlying furniture. In reality, after careful read of the aforementioned Riley patent, the device disclosed therein is only meant to stabilize, not securely hold, the slipcover in place. [0006] In addition, the Riley device is designed to be inserted in only the crevices of a slipcover; such as the crevice of the inside arm, and the crevice under the seat cushion where the slipcover is not seen. However, this device will not prevent the slipcover from movement or shifting caused by the weight of an individual sitting or lying on the slip covered furniture. As a result, unless the slipcover can be secured from all forward, backward, and lateral movement, the slipcover will continue to move, wrinkle, and shift around into an unsightly appearance, and will require maintenance on the part of the slipcover owner to constantly re-tuck and adjust the slipcover after normal use. [0007] There are various patents describing spring-loaded and other devices, yet again they not only have limited actual holding power but are also designed for placement on top of and only in the crevices of slip-covered furniture. [0008] When discussing other double-sided tapes on the market, there does not exist a tape that will perform the function of this device. Double-sided tapes per se are well known, but that feature alone is not enough. SUMMARY [0009] This disclosure relates to a unique non-permanent double-sided adhesive tape to securely adhere and hold any style slipcover, fabric, or other covering (hereinafter referred to as "slipcover") in place during normal use. The double-sided tape securely holds the slipcover in place by placing the tape in numerous locations on the surface of the furniture upholstery where it can come into contact with the underneath surface of a slipcover to hold and shape the slipcover to the contour of the underlying furniture. Based on construction of the tape, the slipcover can be easily removed from the furniture, and the tape itself can be removed from the underlying furniture without leaving a residue. The tape is also re-useable. [0010] Also disclosed is a method of applying and using the tape to securely prevent slipcovers and the like from shifting and becoming unsightly during use. [0011] The double-sided tape is designed to be used outside the crevices, although it can be placed inside or partially inside the crevices as well. For example, tape along the outside arm of a piece of furniture as well as along the inside of the furniture arm creates tension necessary to keep the slipcover in that area from shifting while in use. The tension formed by the double-sided tape is required in order to hold the slipcover in place as compared to the use of any device which may be placed only in the crevice of the furniture to anchor the slipcover to the furniture. [0012] The double-sided tape may form the strength of attachment similar to permanently fastening a piece of fabric along furniture arms by first stapling the inside arm to the frame of the furniture and pulling the other end of the fabric over and down the outside of the arm, thereby creating the necessary tension. The double-sided tape is a non-permanent means of performing a similar function. [0013] In addition, the tape is manufactured to allow the slipcover to be removed at any time as may be desired. The strength of the tape can withstand vigorous tension, and yet the slipcover can still be removed with minimal effort. Also, the tape will allow for the removed slipcover to be re-installed and yet still securely hold the slipcover in place once again. The tape itself can be removed from the underlying furniture without leaving a residue. [0014] This double-sided tape may be employed with custom-made slipcovers where the furniture cushions are removed from the body of the furniture before the installation and covered separately, thereby allowing total access to all parts of the furniture. The inside furniture arms and the inside back of the furniture may be easily secured with the application of heat with the tape while the seat cushions are temporarily removed. [0015] The tape may also work with ready-made slipcovers and other fabric or coverings as well by applying the tape to the furniture according to the construction of the slipcover and typically employing the tape in a number of locations. DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1 is perspective view of the layers of the double-side tape. [0017] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the double-sided tape depicting the distinct layers. [0018] FIG. 3 is perspective view of an embodiment of the double-sided tape in use with furniture. [0019] FIG. 4 is perspective view of a second embodiment of the double-sided tape in use with furniture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Continue reading... Full patent description for Double-sided adhesive tape and method of application for slipcovers Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Double-sided adhesive tape and method of application for slipcovers patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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