초록

A method and apparatus making use of that method for applying pressure to an element to be adhesively or comparably secured to a substrate. An example of such an apparatus is found in an adhesive patch and means for applying the patch to a surface which may have been ruptured.

대표청구항 ▼

An adhesive attachment assembly for applying an attachment to a substrate, comprising: an attachment; a support member including a first portion carrying said attachment, and a second portion movably supporting said first portion for movement of said attachment between a first position out of substa

An adhesive attachment assembly for applying an attachment to a substrate, comprising: an attachment; a support member including a first portion carrying said attachment, and a second portion movably supporting said first portion for movement of said attachment between a first position out of substantial bearing engagement with the substrate and a second position for bearing engagement with the substrate; connector means for temporarily securing said second portion of said support member with respect to the substrate adjacent said attachment; and biasing means for applying a force to said attachment to urge said attachment toward the substrate when said second portion is temporarily secured with respect to the substrate and said first portion is in said second position.