Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.

Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.

Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has at least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has a least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.