Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive tape that employs a water-absorptive backing, a microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive and a water-dispersible component is provided. A method of bonding close fitting parts is also disclosed. In the method, a microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive tape (with or without the water-dispersible component in the adhesive) is employed. Articles made using the tape and/or by the method are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 11, 1997
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
Richard J. Goetz, Daniel P. Pohl, Mary L. Brown