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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2019
United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Guy Rosenthal, Wheaton, IL (US);
Terry Rosenstiel, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Salvatore Immordino, Trevor, WI (US);
Robert Negri, Lake Villa, IL (US);
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A gap finishing tape for use with drywall applications includes a trim strip body extending along a central body axis, a hot melt adhesive extending along the central body axis, and a backing paper. The trim strip body includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, and is at least partially constructed from a metallic material. The backing paper is at least partially secured to the second surface of the trim strip body. The trim strip body is at least partially embedded in the hot melt adhesive.