Abstract: A work subject material comprising a metal plate for use in punching and/or bending and, attached thereto, a surface protection sheet, characterized in that the surface protection sheet comprises a support base material and an adhesive layer superimposed on one surface of the support base material and that the surface protection sheet exhibits a coefficient (I) not more than 21.0, a coefficient (II) not less than 4.0 and a coefficient (III) not more than 1.5, which are calculated by the following formulae: (I) thickness of support base material (mm)×elongation at break of surface protection sheet (%); (II)=thickness of support base material (mm)×strength at break of surface protection sheet (N/20 mm); and (III)=coefficient (I)/coefficient (II).

Abstract: A personalized adhesive cover for a consumer device includes multiple layers. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a consumer device. The cover can include one or more separate pieces, apertures and cutouts, for example, so that the cover does not interfere with the functions of a device.

Abstract: The present invention describes a multilayer film suitable for use in packaging applications comprising at least a polymeric first layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface wherein the polymeric first layer comprises a heat-sealable, water-insoluble polyester; a polymeric second layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface and comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive, wherein the second surface of the polymeric second layer is in contact with the first surface of the polymeric first layer and forms a peelable/resealable bond therebetween; and a third layer in contact with the first surface of the polymeric second layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patch for repairing tires, hoses and the like by vulcanization comprising at least one cover layer (1) made of a vulcanized rubber material, a joining layer (3) which is made of a rubber material and is laterally projected with respect to said cover layer (1) in an edge area (4), a protective film covering the top surface of the joining layer (3) and a thin flexible peel-off film (7) which loosely covers the surface of the cover layer (1) and adheres to the projected edge (4) of the joining layer (3), wherein said peel-off film (7) which covers the cover layer (1) and the projected edge (4) of the joining layer (3) is provided with a gripping element (8) for the removal thereof.

Abstract: The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to give the transfer film a laminar structure that gives no damage to the decorative layer and is resistant to impact, a long period of use, and extensive deformation caused by repeated squeezes. The objects of this invention are to provide the transfer film in which the decorativeness is never damaged by the cracking, abrasion, or peeling during the period of use and also to provide synthetic resin molded products decorated with this transfer film. The solution to the above-described technical problem is a transfer film comprising a base film of a synthetic resin, a protective film of another synthetic resin peelably laminated to the base film, an adhering layer to be adhered to an article to be decorated, and a printed or vapor-deposited decorative layer sandwiched between the protective film and the adhering layer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for semiconductor devices which comprises an epoxy resin, a phenoxy resin, and a hardener, wherein part or all of the epoxy resin comprises at least one type of epoxy resin selected from the followings: (a) a dimer acid modified epoxy resin (b) a phosphorus containing epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 2000 to 6000. Said adhesive composition has satisfactory flexural properties even in a high-temperature environment while retaining an excellent toughness of the adhesive and is excellent in soldering heat resistance, adhesive property, flame retardancy and electrical properties. The adhesive composition can suitable be used for cover lay films, adhesive sheets and copper-clad polyimide films.

Abstract: A laminate sheet material punching method, in which a part of a cover sheet is punched from a laminate sheet material including the cover sheet which has an adhesive film formed at one surface thereof and is adhered to a recording side of a disk substrate of an optical disk via the adhesive film, a strip-off sheet adhered to a surface of the adhesive film on the cover sheet and a protective sheet adhered to the opposite surface of the cover sheet, in a shape corresponding to a shape of the recording side of the disk substrate, the laminate sheet material punching method includes the steps of: pressing a punching blade whose blade tip extends along a path corresponding to the peripheral edge of the recording side of the disk substrate, against the surface of the strip-off sheet; cutting the strip-off sheet and the cover sheet with the punching blade.

Abstract: A label having information carriers provided with an imprint, with each semantically identical and provided in different languages and which are joined to one another as pages of a booklet by means of an adhesive binding. The transparent covering is placed on top of the uppermost booklet page and extends beyond the booklet pages on two sides, whereby the covering has an adhesive layer, which is located on the underside of the portions extending beyond the booklet pages and by means of which the covering is fixed to the container wall. The transparent covering is printed with batch-specific information, whereby the printed areas of the covering are aligned with non-printed areas of the booklet pages so that the uppermost booklet page which can be viewed through the transparent covering, and information printed on the transparent covering can be read together and supplement one another.

Abstract: An adhesive article includes a release liner and an adhesive layer on the surface of the release liner. The release liner has a surface with an arrangement of structures thereon, wherein the structures extend downward from a plane of the surface. The structures have at least three sidewalls. A first sidewall makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than about 0° and less than 90° and a second sidewall makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than 0° and less than about 90°. The first sidewall angle differs from the second sidewall angle by more than about 10°.

Abstract: Adhesive antiskid material suitable for use with traction sensitive applications (such as a skateboard deck) is described herein. The adhesive antiskid material includes pieces that are visually distinguishable from each other. An adhesive patch layer of the adhesive antiskid material maintains the pieces in a single sheet for handling and application to the object of interest. The adhesive antiskid material may include a graphics layer and a clear or translucent filler grip piece that is applied over the graphics layer. This option allows stickers, advertisements, company logos, pictures, or any design element to be incorporated into the adhesive antiskid material itself.

Abstract: A sealing strip is intended to seal a gap between two parts which are movable relative to each other. The sealing strip has a surface which is intended to adhere to one of the two parts and which has an adhesive layer. Before it is adhered to the one part, the adhesive layer is covered with a cover sheet. In order to make it easier to remove the cover sheet from the adhesive layer a pull-thread is provided which passes through the cover sheet and has at least one free end that protrudes from the sealing strip.

Abstract: A substrate carrying a temporary protective cover and related methods of producing and processing substrates are described. In one embodiment, a substrate bears a hydrophilic coating carrying a temporary protective cover that protects the hydrophilic coating against contamination but that can readily be readily removed from the hydrophilic coating by washing with a given washing fluid.

Abstract: An ovenable package contains an ovenable product and has a display surface mounting a self-adhesive ovenable label, for example, presenting a coupon or other product promotional item. The ovenable label has at least two layers including a promotional layer defining the text and graphics of the promotional item. The promotional layer can be paper covered by a transparent, heat resistant barrier layer, preferably made of polyester, adhered to the ovenable package directly or to a heat resistant base layer which is adhered to the ovenable package. In this case, one or more layers of the label can be perforated to define a lift off section. Or, the promotional layer itself can be the outer heat resistant layer releasably adhered to the base layer. A labeling method of providing the promotional item to a consumer of the ovenable product is also disclosed.

Abstract: Manufacture of stacked microelectronic devices is facilitated by producing subassemblies wherein adhesive pads are applied to the back surfaces of a plurality of microelectronic components in a batch fashion. In one embodiment, an adhesive payer is applied on a rear surface of a wafer. A plurality of spaced-apart adhesive pads are defined within the adhesive layer. Each adhesive pad may cover less than the entire back surface area of the component to which it is attached. A mounting member (e.g., dicing tape) may be attached to the adhesive layer and, in some embodiments, the adhesive layer may be treated so that the mounting member is less adherent to the adhesive pads than to other parts of the adhesive layer, easing removal of the adhesive pads with the microelectronic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the present invention relates to a time indicating label comprising (a) a label substrate having a first and second surface, (b) an acid-base indicator composition, and (c) an activator composition, wherein one of (b) or (c) are on the first surface of the substrate and wherein (b) and (c) when brought in contact remain adhered. The label may have a pressure sensitive adhesive on the second surface of the label. The invention further relates to a method of using the time-temperature indicating label. The labels provide an effective means for determine the safety of frozen foods. The labels also provide a means of providing security by providing name badges that are time sensitive and may not be reused. The name badges provide a means to monitor the length of a visitor's time and prevents reusing the name badge.

Abstract: A second surface micromotion display includes a see-through base having a first surface, defined in the art as a front surface facing a viewer, and a second surface, defined in the art as a rear surface opposite to the front surface and facing away from the viewer, an image formed over the second surface, a micromotion textured pattern formed over the image, and a reflective layer over the micromotion textured pattern, such that the illusion of motion is viewable through the base as reflected from the reflective layer through the micromotion textured pattern.

Abstract: A multi-layer optically clear laminate suited for attachment to window glass to provide a glazing element which has reduced spall and lacerative consequences on fracture impact of the window glass is provided by the invention. The laminate is comprised of at least two films of nonadhesive polymeric material directly adhered together by pressure sensitive adhesive and includes an exposed surface covered with a hard coat composition and an opposite surface covered with an ambient temperature attachable pressure sensitive adhesive. A glazing element comprised of the laminate attached to glass is also provided.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet 301A having a predetermined form is laminated onto a long release sheet 2A, and a protective member 5A which is thicker than the adhesive sheet 301A is provided in a position so as not to overlap the adhesive sheet 301A when a laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll. According to this laminate sheet 1A, defects can be prevented from forming on the adhesive sheet 301A when the laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll.

Abstract: This present invention concerns a cover layer that is impermeable to the active substances and/or a removable protective layer of a transdermal therapeutic system, comprising a thermoplastic film which either directly contains the absorbing agents and channel-forming agents or is coated with a polymer support (thermoplast) containing these substances. The polymer support can either be applied over the entire surface of the film or in patterns, directly during production. The thermoplastic film that is used and the polymer support can be made from either the same or different materials.

Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).

Abstract: An antistatic film having an antistatic coating film on at least one surface of a polyester film, the antistatic coating film comprising a polymer having a polymerized unit represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R3 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R4 and R5 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R6 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and Y? represents a halogen ion, a halogenated alkyl ion, a nitrate ion, a sulfate ion, an alkyl sulfate ion, a sulfonate ion or an alkyl sulfonate ion. The film is used in such applications requiring an antistatic property such as a protective film for a liquid crystal polarizing plate.

Abstract: A radiation shielding structure includes a first adhesive layer, a resin layer, and a metal foil laminated sequentially on a release layer of a plastic film. A metal layer pattern is formed from the metal foil. The first adhesive layer, the resin layer, and the metal layer pattern are formed sequentially from the bottom on a transparent substrate by separating the release layer from the first adhesive layer along an interface and then adhering the first adhesive layer to the transparent substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an edge band including a protective layer attached to a wood portion. The wood portion includes a first side and a second side. A first adhesive is disposed between the protective layer and the first side of the wood portion and a second adhesive is disposed on the second side of the wood portion and may be used to attach the edge band to an article. The protective layer can be removed from the band when desired, for example, following the application of a finishing material to the associated article.

Abstract: A single-sidedly or double-sidedly pressure-sensitively adhesive, elastic adhesive sheet comprising at least one layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and having a maximum stretchability of more than 200% and a recovery of more than 60% after stretching to ? of its maximum elongation, said pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) being based on a chemically crosslinked polyurethane, wherein the starting materials for the chemically crosslinked polyurethane include at least one isocyanate-reactive substance having a functionality of more than 2.0, in an amount of at least 5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane composition, where the molecular weight of at least one of the starting materials used to form the polyurethane is being greater than or equal to 1000, at least one difunctional polyisocyanates are being used to form the polyurethane, and the ratio of maximum tensile stress to stripping stress is of said elastic adhesive sheet being more than 1.

Abstract: An extended text label is provided for a tube container, wherein the tube container includes a product dispensing end and a filling end opposite the dispensing end. The filling end is adapted to be sealed by a crimp method, subsequent to filling the tube container with a selected product. The extended text label includes a crimp edge. The crimp edge is capable of being securely joined to the filling end of the tube container by way of the crimp method.

Abstract: A non-slip, nocoat drywall finishing system for finishing inside and outside corners of any angle, the finishing system being a pre-formed, continuously extruded trim piece comprising a semi-rigid member that can be relatively thick in the center and tapers laterally to a thin edge. An outer finishing layer of fibrous material that directly receives paint or texture. A pattern of protrusions, ridges, or grooves on the inner surface of the semi-rigid member to avoid the need for an inner material layer. To install one of the pieces, it is selected from stock and cut to length. A flat coat of mud is applied to both sides of an exterior or interior angle, and the trim piece is placed over the mud and smoothed into place. Once, the piece is in place, the edges are feathered once with a small amount of mud and a wide blade. At that point the corner is complete except for drying.

Abstract: A destructible privacy label includes a sheet-like member having an upper surface and an adhesive lower surface. The upper surface is adapted for printing indicia thereon. The sheet-like member includes two segments conjoined about a separation line which defines adjacent segment edges. Each segment is separable from the other along the separation line. Removing one of the segments from the other renders indicia printed on the sheet-like member upper surface illegible.

Abstract: The invention provides for a sealing device for a valve bag. The sealing device has two sections separated by a perforated seam. Each section is secured to one side of the valve channel and has an adhesive surface covered by a protective sheet. The two sections are perforated by the filling tube when the valve bag is filled, once the valve bag is filled the protective sheet is cleaned and removed and the two sections of the sealing device are pressed together and secured by the interaction of their adhesive surfaces.

Abstract: A label for adhesive attachment to a stack of articles combined by an exterior substrate. The label includes a label material having a pair of outer label regions, a central label region, a signal surface having indications and an adhesive surface, the adhesive surface being provided with an adhesive. The label also includes a protective release cover, wherein the release cover is releasably attached to the adhesive surface of the label. The release cover also includes at least two separating lines, wherein the separating lines divide the release cover into two outer regions separated by a center region such that the regions of the release cover can be removed from the label material independently from each other.

Abstract: A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying material disposed over and bonded to the patch to form a cohesive mass therewith. Alternatively, a pre-formed, polymeric foam panel is removably secured over the window frame to cover the entirety of the opening. A method of removing a shattered window pane involves using pre-existing cracks in the pane to define the formation of separately removable, disconnected cohesive masses. A method of removing shards from a track of a window structure involves removing the shards as part of a single cohesive mass, as pieces of a single cohesive mass or as separate, disconnected cohesive masses.

Abstract: A self-adhesive purge dam for retaining purge gas around a weld zone includes a base configured to substantially obstruct an air passage leading to the weld zone and an adhesive skirt extending from the base and configured to engage portions of the air passage. An adhesive on the adhesive skirt allows the skirt to be adhered to the air passage. An optional removable backing covers the adhesive prior to installation. The purge dam is installed by peeling the removable backing (if present) and exposing the adhesive for adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a multilayer optical articles. A method comprises forming a first multilayer article with a first substrate and a second substrate with a first adherent disposed between the first and second substrate. A first surface of a third substrate is then grasped with a first holder and a second adherent is then disposed on one or more surfaces selected from a second surface of the third substrate and a surface of the first multilayer article while the multilayer article is grasped by a second holder. The second adherent is then at least partially cured while the first and second holders maintain their grasp and while the inner surfaces of the first and second holders are in the selected angular relationship to form a second multilayer article.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the support thereof, wherein the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of the support partly has projected spots of fibers. The projected spots of fibers are preferably raised spots of fibers that are raised from the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is favorable for flooring material fixation. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet is produced according to a flocking method that comprises flocking the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of the support to thereby form projected spots of fibers partly in the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: An adhesive coated label includes indicia disposed on a facestock and layers of tactile coating selectively applied to discrete areas of the facestock to create distinct raised portions on the label. The tactile coating may be applied to correspond to the location of the indicia, wherein the raised portions overlie the indicia. A separate layer of primer may be applied to the facestock to cover substantially an entire side of the facestock. A plurality of such labels may be provided on a web of release liner which has been formed into a roll. The label may be applied to a container and the raised portions of the label provide tactile feel which enhances the aesthetic qualities of the label and container.

Abstract: An adhesive article includes a release liner and an adhesive layer on the surface of the release liner. The release liner has a surface with an arrangement of structures thereon, wherein the structures extend downward from a plane of the surface. The structures have at least three sidewalls. A first sidewall makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than about 0° and less than 90° and a second sidewall makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than 0° and less than about 90°. The first sidewall angle differs from the second sidewall angle by more than about 10°.

Abstract: A label structure and method, with the label structure including a base panel for affixing to a surface and having a back face having an adhesive applied thereon. A first leaflet is positioned adjacent to a front face of the base panel. The first leaflet comprises a first folded panel having a first fold extending substantially parallel to a first axis of the label structure. A second leaflet is positioned forward of the first leaflet such that the first leaflet is positioned substantially between the second leaflet and the base panel with the second leaflet being stacked on the first leaflet. The second leaflet comprises a second folded panel having a second fold extending substantially parallel to the first axis of the label structure. A laminating layer overlies the base panel, the first leaflet, and the second leaflet.

Abstract: An adhesive roller for detritus removal having a tubular cylindrical adhesive roll formed by a plurality of overlapping spiral wound layers. Each layer has a backing substrate and an adhesive coating on an outwardly facing side of the sheet. A cover is removably disposed around and has an inner side in contact with the outermost layer of the adhesive roll. The cover has an adhesive release coating on its inner side to reduce adhesion between the cover and the outermost layer of the adhesive roll and two longitudinally extending edges positioned closely adjacent each other when the cover is disposed around the roll. The cover is formed by overlapping spiral wound strips. Additionally, a longitudinally extending adhesive retainer strip overlies the edges of the cover to detachably secure the covers together. A pull-tab is adhesively attached to one side of the retainer strip which enables the cover to be repeatedly removed from and reattached to the adhesive roll.

Abstract: A display includes a base having a front surface, an adhesive pattern formed over a first area of the front surface, a reflective layer over the adhesive pattern, and may include an image formed over a second area of the front surface which is at least partially not occupied by the reflective layer. A manufacturing method improves economy of manufacture by combining a texture pattern layer and an adhesive layer.

Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.

Abstract: A splicing tape (100) is provided having a base layer (10), an adhesive layer (20) on the top of the base layer (10), a first adhesive strip (30a) and a second adhesive strip (30b) on the bottom of the base layer (10), and a two lines of separating portions (50a and 50b) in the base layer (10). A splicing tape (100a) is also provided having a base layer (10a), a top adhesive (20a) on the top of the base layer (10) with detackified portions (14a and 15a), and a bottom adhesive (30c) on the bottom of the base layer (10a) with a detackified portion (23a), and first and second lines of separating portions (50a and 50b) in the base layer (10a). The line of separating portions (50a or 50b) can include perforations having a ratio of perforation length to space between perforations between a ratio of 4 to 6 and a ratio of 9 to 1.

Abstract: An assembly for providing information about an individual such as a lost child includes an envelope and an information sheet releasably adhesively connected to the rear panel of the envelope. The information sheet is manually removable from the rear envelope panel for insertion into the envelope. Removal of the information sheet exposes the adhesive on the envelope rear panel and the adhesive is used to apply the envelope to an individual's clothing.

Abstract: A self-adhering walkway pad (20) comprises an elastomeric pad having upper and lower surfaces (21, 22) and a 100 percent solids tape (25) pre-applied to the lower surface of the pad, prior to use in the field. A method for applying walkway pads to roofing membranes comprises, affixing a 100 percent solids tape to one flat surface of a walkway pad, prior to use in the field, the opposite side of the tape carrying a protective layer of release paper; stripping the release paper from the tape immediately prior to use; subsequently placing the exposed surface of the tape directly onto the upper surface of the roofing membrane and, applying force directly to the walkway pad to enhance the bond between the pad and the membrane, created by the tape.

Abstract: A continuous lenticular label construction including a lenticular assemblies joined with a continuous web so that the lenticules of the assemblies are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the web. A method of manufacture includes: advancing a continuous web of label stock and securing the lenticular assemblies to the continuous web with that lenticules of the lenticular assemblies oriented perpendicular to the length of the continuous web. Optionally, the continuous web defines or includes a window through which the lenticular assemblies are viewed.

Abstract: The present invention is a business form with an integrated card. The form comprises a base paper layer having top and bottom surfaces and a periphery, a primary film layer having top and bottom surfaces and a periphery, a breakaway layer coated on the top surface within the periphery of the primary film layer, and an adhesive layer wherein the breakaway layer is adhesively secured to the bottom of the secondary film layer, at least one die cut through the top and bottom surfaces within the periphery of the form layer, through the adhesive layer, and through the breakaway layer. The die cut base paper layer, adhesive layer and breakaway layer comprise an information card wherein the breakaway layer has a greater affinity for the adhesive layer than the top surface of the primary film layer such that when the information card is removed from the form, the breakaway layer stays adhered to the bottom surface of the base paper layer.

Abstract: A pack for adhesive sheets which a) are detachable without residue or destruction by extensive stretching in the direction of their bond plane and b) have on one or both sides a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition based on an elastomer resin mixture, wherein c) the pack is UV-impermeable and d) comprises sheetlike liner materials for the regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that are to be bonded, and/or an outer packaging for the adhesive sheet, and/or an individual pack with transparent packaging elements.

Abstract: A booklet has front and back protective covers between which is sandwiched a printed folded sheet. The folded sheet consists of a series of panels that are folded one over another in turn and are then folded together in half about at least one fold line orthogonal to the folding of the individual panels. With this booklet, its overall dimensions when folded can be kept small, for example, credit card size whereas the printable area of the inner folded sheet is much larger. Moreover, the structure of the booklet is one suitable for in-line production.

Abstract: A laminate from which decorative films can be precisely applied to a substrate. The laminate includes a polymeric cover sheet having opposite outer and inner major surfaces. A layer of structured pressure sensitive adhesive is adhered to the inner major surface of the cover sheet. The structured pressure sensitive adhesive has a plurality of spaced passageways extending to at least one edge of the layer of structured pressure sensitive adhesive. A decorative film is adhered to the structured pressure sensitive adhesive. A second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is adhered to the major surfaces of the decorative film opposite the layer of structured pressure sensitive adhesive. A release liner extends substantially across the second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive and a portion of the structured pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A release liner for use with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The release liner includes a film of a thermoplastic elastomeric olefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective film for application to a card member and forming identification cards having protective films. The method of applying protection to a card member includes providing a protective film. The protective film includes a protective overlay and an ink-receptive material. The ink-receptive material includes an ink-receptive coating on a backing layer. The ink-receptive coating is bonded to the protective overlay. The method also includes removing the backing layer from the ink-receptive coating and laminating the ink-receptive coating to a surface of a card member.

Abstract: A roofing component adhering assembly includes a bitumen layer having first and second major surfaces and at least a first release sheet substantially coextensive with the first major surface of the bitumen layer. The first release sheet is separable from the first major surface of the bitumen layer so that the bitumen layer of the roofing component adhering assembly can be used to adhere together overlapping surfaces, such as end and/or lateral edge portions, of first and second roofing components. The roofing component adhering assembly is especially well suited for adhering surfaces together where one of the surfaces is a granule surface, such as an end edge portion of a cap sheet. Preferably, styrene-butadiene-styrene modified bitumen is used to form the bitumen layer.