METHODS AND KITS FOR ATTACHING ARTICLES TO SURFACES
First Claim
1. A method of attaching an article to a mounting surface, the method comprising:
- providing an article comprising,at least one double-faced adhesive bonded to the article, and,at least one deflectable spacer arranged on the article;
arranging the article such that at least a portion of the deflectable spacer contacts the mounting surface;
positioning the article in a desired location on the mounting surface;
and,moving the article toward the mounting surface such that the spacer is deflected into a deflected condition that allows contact between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface, and such that the double-faced adhesive contacts the mounting surface and adhesively bonds thereto.
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Abstract
Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for mounting an article to a surface by a double-faced adhesive. At least one spacer is used that is deflectable upon the application of sufficient force. When in a first, undeflected condition, the spacer provides sufficient space between the mounting surface and the double-faced adhesive such that the double-faced adhesive does not contact the mounting surface, thus the position of the article can be adjusted. When in a second, deflected condition, the spacer allows the double-faced adhesive to contact the mounting surface such that a bond can be established between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface.
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13 Claims
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1. A method of attaching an article to a mounting surface, the method comprising:
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providing an article comprising, at least one double-faced adhesive bonded to the article, and, at least one deflectable spacer arranged on the article; arranging the article such that at least a portion of the deflectable spacer contacts the mounting surface; positioning the article in a desired location on the mounting surface; and, moving the article toward the mounting surface such that the spacer is deflected into a deflected condition that allows contact between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface, and such that the double-faced adhesive contacts the mounting surface and adhesively bonds thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A kit for attaching an article to a mounting surface, comprising:
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at least one double-faced adhesive; and
,at least one polymeric molded deflectable spacer comprising at least a main body and at least two protruding portions connected thereto, each protruding portion comprising an undercut feature. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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