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Ronald H. Hall

Ronald L Bugg

John McLeod

A method of applying a film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway is provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. A method of removing the film is also provided. The two methods can be effected using a suitable apparatus, that relies on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail, or takes off the film from the handrail.

Method of applying and removing a protective film to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway

A film and a method of applying the film to a handrail of an escalator or moving walkway are provided. The film can be a single or double layered film. Printed matter, e.g. advertising, can be applied to or between the films. An apparatus and related method for applying the film are also included and rely on the motion of the handrail to unroll a supply of the film, with one or more rollers pressing the film onto the handrail.

Method of applying a protective film, optionally including advertising or other visible material, to the surface of a handrail for an escalator or moving walkway

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Castleton, Canada

Ronald L Bugg