IP Library Patent Application 12267513
Patent Application
App. No. 12/267,513

TAPE SEALANT

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12/267,513
Abstract

A formulated transparent acrylic emulsion is packaged and marketed as tape sealant that gives superior sharp paint boundaries when used in conjunction with masking tape, including modem types that of masking tapes that claim to prevent seepage. Methods of formulating and using the tape sealant, as well as marketing approaches, are included.

Claims (97)

1 . A process for marketing formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant, the process comprising the steps of:

a. acquiring a formulated transparent acrylic emulsion; and

b. marketing said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

2 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a transparent acrylic emulsion.

3 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a rheology modifier.

4 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a biocide.

5 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a dispersant.

6 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a preservative.

7 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion comprises a luster-controlling agent.

8 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said marketing comprises the step of packaging said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

9 . The process of claim 8 , wherein said packaging comprises producing a retail kit comprising:

a. formulated transparent acrylic emulsion in a container, wherein said container comprises a label identifying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and

b. instructions for using said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

10 . The process of claim 9 , wherein said retail kit further comprises at least one of:

a. an applicator for applying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. a tape tool; and

c. masking tape.

11 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said marketing comprises at least one of:

a. retail internet marketing of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. retail store marketing of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

c. wholesale marketing of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

d. bulk marketing of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion for use as a tape sealant;

12 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said marketing comprises the step of advertising said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

13 . The process of claim 12 , wherein said advertising comprises at least one of:

a. internet advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. trade show advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

c. retail advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and

d. trade publication advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

14 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said marketing comprises the step of selling said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

15 . The process of claim 14 , wherein said selling comprises at least one of:

a. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion packaged as a tape sealant to retail customers at least one of:

i. over the internet;

ii. at a trade show; and

iii. in a retail store;

b. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion packaged as a tape sealant to wholesale customers at least one of:

i. on an internet wholesale sales web page;

ii. using mail-order; and

iii. using purchase orders; and

c. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion packaged as a tape sealant to bulk customers.

16 . The process of claim 1 , wherein said acquiring comprises at least one of:

a. formulating said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion; and

b. purchasing formulated transparent acrylic emulsion.

17 . A process for marketing formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant, the process comprising the steps of:

a. acquiring a formulated transparent acrylic emulsion by at least one of:

i. formulating said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion from transparent acrylic emulsion and at least one of:

1. a rheology modifier;

2. a dispersant;

3. a biocide;

4. a preservative; and

5. a luster-controlling agent; and

ii. purchasing said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion from a formulator; and

b. marketing said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

18 . The process of claim 17 , wherein said marketing comprises the steps of:

a. packaging said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. advertising said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and

c. selling said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant.

19 . The process of claim 18 , wherein said packaging comprises producing a retail kit comprising:

a. formulated transparent acrylic emulsion in a container, wherein said container comprises a label identifying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. instructions for using said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

c. and at least one of:

i. an applicator for applying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

ii. a tape tool; and

iii. masking tape.

20 . A process for marketing formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant, the process comprising the steps of:

a. acquiring a formulated transparent acrylic emulsion by at least one of:

i. formulating said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion from transparent acrylic emulsion and at least one of:

1. a rheology modifier;

2. a dispersant;

3. a biocide;

4. a preservative; and

5. a luster-controlling agent; and

ii. purchasing said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion from a formulator; and

b. packaging said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant, said packaging further comprising at least one of:

i. producing a retail kit comprising:

1. formulated transparent acrylic emulsion in a container, wherein said container comprises a label identifying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

2. instructions for using said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and at least one of:

a. an applicator for applying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

b. a tape tool; and

c. masking tape;

ii. producing a retail product comprising said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion in a retail container, wherein said container comprises a label identifying said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

iii. producing a wholesale product comprising a plurality of said retail products bundled in wholesale quantities; and

iv. producing a bulk product comprising said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion in a shipping container;

c. advertising said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant,wherein said advertising comprises at least one of:

i. internet advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

ii. trade show advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant;

iii. retail advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and

iv. trade publication advertising of said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant; and

d. selling said formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant, wherein said selling comprises at least one of:

i. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion packaged as a tape sealant to retail customers at least one of:

1. over the internet;

2. at a trade show; and

3. in a retail store;

ii. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion packaged as a tape sealant to wholesale customers at least one of:

1. on an internet wholesale sales web page;

2. using mail-order; and

3. using purchase orders; and

iii. selling formulated transparent acrylic emulsion as a tape sealant to bulk customers.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 19, 2013
From: SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 031689/0774 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 6, 2012
From: RICHARDSON, JOHN
To: SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Reel/Frame 029245/0744 →