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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2011
William V. Dower, Austin, TX (US);
James L. Bries, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Donald K. Larson, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Victor J. Borer, Austin, TX (US);
William V. Dower, Austin, TX (US);
James L. Bries, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Donald K. Larson, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Victor J. Borer, Austin, TX (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A duct for distributing one or more telecommunication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion contains one or more telecommunication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the main body to mount the duct to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the flange, the adhesive layer comprising a removable adhesive to permit removal of the duct from the mounting surface after mounting.