Distribution cabling tape, system and tape application device

Abstract

A distribution cabling tape system comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width, an adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, and first and second spacer layers arranged in a spaced apart configuration on the adhesive layer to form a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one distribution cable, each of the first and second spacer layers comprising a second adhesive layer disposed thereon, the second adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A device for applying a distribution cabling tape system that includes a distribution cabling tape having an adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface and a distribution cable, comprising:
 a tape housing and distribution portion housing an amount of distribution cabling tape having at least one adhesive surface, and   a distribution cable housing and distribution portion that houses a spool of distribution cable,   wherein movement of the device in one direction simultaneously applies both the distribution cable and the distribution cabling tape in a single pass.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring-loaded netting disposed across a top surface of the distribution cable spool to provide a constant force on the cable spool. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism that lifts the road tape housing and distribution portion from the road surface when additional cable is to be pulled from distribution cable spool and deployed to a particular location. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cable application guide disposed at or near the distribution cabling tape housing and distribution portion in order to guide the cable to the proper position with respect to the distribution cabling tape being deployed. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a tape roll idler having integrated tape edge guides that ensures the cabling tape is properly situated between the tape edge guides and does not jump or substantially move during installation. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an integrated secondary weight component configured to provide a secondary tamping operation for proper tack build of the cable tape to the concrete or asphalt surface. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a motorized attachment configured to move the device forward during operation.