BR112015016923B1 - TRANSFER TAPE COMPRISING ADHESIVE FOR A PROTECTIVE PACKAGE - Google Patents

Abstract

transfer tape comprising adhesive for a protective wrap. The present invention provides, in the field of adhesive products, in a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors, a transfer tape 100 useful for attaching said outer layer of protective wrapping 210 to said inner layer of protective wrapping 270, wherein said transfer tape 100 has: a. at least one outer adhesive layer 120 adapted to adhere at least one UV protective film 30 to said outer protective wrapping layer 210; B. said at least one UV protective film 130 connected on a first side to said external adhesive layer 120; and c. at least one inner adhesive layer 140 connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film 130, said inner adhesive layer 140 being adapted to adhere to said inner protective wrapping layer 270.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

[001] The present invention generally relates to a system and method for creating a product comprising an adhesive useful as a closure means for a protective wrapping for products stored for long periods of time outdoors.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] Agricultural products such as cotton are often harvested and baled and then left for several months in the open field. Packaged products are exposed to extremes of temperature, rain, wind, and sunlight, with the UV in this tending to degrade adhesives in the wrapping. Wind and specifically high temperatures can cause the wrapping to fail to expose the product and allow it to spread out.

[003] There are several products in the prior art intended for bales such as agricultural products.

[004] One of the best wrapping products of the prior art comprises a wrapping film that is applied in several layers, with an adhesive between the two outer layers. While this product works reasonably well when applied under clean conditions, dust, dirt, and agricultural crop particles tend to degrade the quality of the adhesive bond and can cause the wrap to fail under certain severe extended outdoor storage conditions.

[005] There has therefore long been a need to provide a product comprising an adhesive useful for creating a protective wrap for products stored for long periods of time outdoors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[006] It is an object of the present invention to disclose a system and method for creating a product comprising an adhesive useful as a closure means for a protective wrapping for products stored for long periods of time outdoors.

[007] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose, in a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors, a transfer tape (100) useful for joining said outer layer of the protective wrap (210) to said inner layer of the protective wrap (270), said transfer tape (100) having: a. at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere at least one UV protective film 130 to said outer layer of protective wrap (210); B. said at least one UV protective film (130) connected on a first side to said outer adhesive layer (120); and c. at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130), said inner adhesive layer (140) being adapted to adhere to said inner protective wrap layer ( 270).

[008] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose transfer tape, in which said transfer tape (100) is capable of being adhered to said outer protective wrapping layer (210) under industrial conditions and has the ability to be adhered to to said inner layer of protective wrap (270) under field conditions.

[009] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, in which the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive.

[010] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, in which said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[011] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, in which the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[012] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape further comprising a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[013] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[014] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[015] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said at least one external adhesive layer (120) additionally comprises at least one UV protective material.

[016] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, in which said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, absorbers of UVB and any combination thereof.

[017] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, in which said at least one UV protective material comprises at least one photostabilizer.

[018] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer ribbon, wherein said at least one photostabilizer comprises HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[019] It is another objective of the present invention to reveal a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors which comprises: a. an outer protective layer (210); B. an inner protective layer (270); and c. a transfer tape (100) for joining said outer protective layers and said inner protective layers.

[020] wherein said transfer tape (100) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere said at least one UV protective film (130) to said outer layer (210); at least one UV protective film (130) connected to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130).

[021] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein said outer layer of the protective wrap (210) has the ability to be adhered to said transfer tape (100) under industrial conditions and said inner layer of the wrapping protector (270) has the ability to be adhered to said transfer tape (100) under field conditions.

[022] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) of said transfer tape (100) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm /m2 of a first sticker.

[023] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[024] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, in which the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) of said transfer tape (100) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm /m2 of a second adhesive.

[025] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping which further comprises a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[026] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, in which said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[027] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, in which said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[028] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, in which the at least one outer adhesive layer (120) additionally comprises at least one UV protective material.

[029] It is another objective of the present invention to reveal the protective wrapping, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, UV absorbers UVB and any combination thereof.

[030] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises at least one photostabilizer.

[031] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said at least one photostabilizer comprises HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[032] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a transfer tape product for the storage and transport of a transfer tape 100 comprising: a. an outer cover layer (510) releasably affixed to a first side of said transfer tape (100); B. a central carrier layer (350) with a first side releasably attached to a second side of said transfer tape (100); ç. an adhesive layer (360) with the first side attached to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); and d. an inner cover layer (370) releasably secured to a second side of said adhesive layer (360).

[033] wherein said transfer tape (100) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere said transfer tape (100) to said outer layer (510); at least one UV protective film (130) connected to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film.

[034] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, in which the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive.

[035] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, in which said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[036] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[037] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product that further comprises a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[038] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[039] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer ribbon product, wherein said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[040] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said at least one external adhesive layer (120) additionally comprises at least one UV protective material.

[041] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[042] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises at least one photostabilizer.

[043] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer ribbon product, wherein said at least one photostabilizer comprises HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[044] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a method to produce a transfer tape (100) comprising steps of: a. provide a UV protective film (130); B. affixing at least one outer adhesive layer (120) to a first side of said UV protective film (130); and c. affixing at least one inner adhesive layer (140) to a second side of said UV protective film (130).

[045] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first material adhesive.

[046] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive for said outer adhesive layer (120).

[047] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[048] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of providing said transfer tape 100 with a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[049] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[050] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[051] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one UV protective material to said at least one external adhesive layer (120).

[052] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[053] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabiliser as said at least one UV protective material.

[054] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[055] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose a method to produce a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors, said method comprising the steps of: d. providing said outer layer of protective wrap (210); and. providing said inner layer of protective wrap (270); f. provide a transfer tape (100) comprising: i. at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere at least one UV protective film (130) to the outer layer of the protective wrap (210); ii. said at least one UV protective film (130) connected on a first side to said second side of said outer adhesive layer (120); iii. at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a first side to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130), said inner adhesive layer (140) being adapted to adhere to said inner layer protective wrapping (270); g. adhering said protective wrapping outer layer (210) to a first side of said at least one UV protective film (130); H. wrapping said inner protective wrap layer (270) around said product such that a second side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) faces said product; i. adhering a first side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said at least one inner adhesive layer (140).

[056] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, in which said steps of adhering said outer layer of protective wrap (210) to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120) are carried out under industrial conditions and by said steps of adhering said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) are carried out under field conditions.

[057] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[058] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive for said first adhesive.

[059] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[060] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing said protective wrapping with a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[061] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[062] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[063] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one UV protective material to said at least one external adhesive layer (120).

[064] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[065] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabiliser as said at least one UV protective material.

[066] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[067] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose a method to produce a protective wrap for a product to be left outdoors comprising the steps of: j. provide an outer protective layer (210); k. providing an inner protective layer (270); l. providing a transfer tape (100) for joining said outer (210) and inner (270) protective layers; m. wrapping said inner protective layer (270) around said product such that a second side of said inner protective layer (270) faces said product; n. adhering a second side of said transfer tape (100) to a first side of said inner protective layer (270); it's the. adhering a first side of said transfer tape (100) to said outer protective layer (210).

[068] wherein said transfer tape (100) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere a first side of at least one UV protective film (130) to said outer protective layer (210); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130).

[069] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, in which said steps of adhering said outer layer of protective wrap (210) to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120) are carried out under industrial conditions and by said steps of adhering said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) are carried out under field conditions.

[070] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[071] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive for said first adhesive.

[072] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer 140 to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about (120) gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[073] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing said protective wrapping with a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[074] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[075] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[076] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one UV protective material to said at least one external adhesive layer (120).

[077] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[078] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabiliser as said at least one UV protective material.

[079] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[080] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a method for producing a transfer tape product useful for the storage and transport of a transfer tape (100) comprising the steps of: p. providing said transfer tape (100); q. releasably affixing an outer cover layer 510 to a first side of said transfer tape (100); a. releasably affixing a central carrier layer (350) to a second side of said transfer tape (100); s. attaching a first side of an adhesive layer (360) to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); and t. releasably affixed an inner cover layer (370) to a second side of said adhesive layer (360).

[081] wherein said transfer tape (100) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere at least one UV protective film (130) to an outer protective layer (210); said at least one UV protective film (130) connected to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130) and adapted to adhere said transfer tape (100) to an inner protective layer (270).

[082] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[083] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive material for said first adhesive.

[084] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of the inner adhesive layer 140 to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[085] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of providing a said transfer tape product with a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125).

[086] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[087] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[088] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one UV protective material to said at least one external adhesive layer (120).

[089] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[090] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabiliser as said at least one UV protective material.

[091] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[092] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose, in a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors, a transfer tape (800) useful for joining said outer layer of the protective wrap (210) to said inner layer of the protective wrap (270), said transfer tape (800) having: a. at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere to said outer protective wrap layer (210); and b. at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one outer adhesive layer (120), said inner adhesive layer (140) being adapted to adhere to said protective wrap inner layer (270). ).

[093] Wherein at least one of the following is true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[094] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[095] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[096] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, absorbers of UVB and any combination thereof.

[097] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises at least one photostabilizer.

[098] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer ribbon, wherein said at least one photostabilizer comprises HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[099] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose transfer tape, wherein said transfer tape (800) is capable of being adhered to said outer protective wrapping layer (210) under industrial conditions and to said inner wrapping layer protector (270) in field conditions.

[100] It is another object of the present invention to disclose transfer tape, wherein the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive.

[101] It is another object of the present invention to disclose transfer tape, wherein said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[102] It is another object of the present invention to disclose transfer tape, wherein the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[103] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a protective wrap for a product to be left outdoors comprising a. an outer protective layer (210); B. an inner protective layer (270); and c. a transfer tape (800) for joining said outer protective layers and said inner protective layers.

[104] wherein said transfer tape (800) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere to said outer layer (210); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said outer layer (210), at least one of the following being true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one material UV shielding and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[105] It is another object of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[106] It is another object of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[107] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, UVA absorbers UVB and any combination thereof.

[108] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises photostabilisers.

[109] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, in which said photostabilizers comprise HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[110] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said transfer tape (800) is capable of being adhered to said outer protective wrapping layer (210) under industrial conditions and has the ability to be adhered to the said inner layer of protective wrap (270) under field conditions.

[111] It is another object of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive.

[112] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the protective wrapping, wherein said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[113] It is another object of the present invention to disclose protective wrapping, wherein the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[114] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose a transfer tape product for the storage and transport of a transfer tape 800, said transfer tape comprising: a. an outer cover layer (510) releasably affixed to a first side of said transfer tape (800); B. a central carrier layer (350) with a first side releasably attached to a second side of said transfer tape (800); ç. an adhesive layer (360) with the first side attached to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); and d. an inner cover layer (370) releasably secured to a second side of said adhesive layer (360).

[115] wherein said transfer tape 800 comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere said transfer tape (800) to said outer layer (510); at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film, at least one of the following being true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[116] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment.

[117] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer ribbon product, wherein said at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[118] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[119] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said at least one UV protective material comprises photostabilisers.

[120] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a transfer ribbon product, wherein the photostabilizers comprise HALS (Hedded Amine Light Stabilizer).

[121] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said transfer tape (800) is capable of being adhered to said outer protective wrapping layer (210) under industrial conditions and has the ability to be adhered to said inner layer of protective wrap (270) under field conditions.

[122] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive.

[123] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein said first adhesive comprises a UV resistant adhesive.

[124] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the transfer tape product, wherein the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[125] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a method for producing a transfer tape (800) comprising steps of: a. providing a release liner (350) with release layer (345); B. attaching at least one inner adhesive layer (140) to said release layer (345); and c. affixing at least one outer adhesive layer (120) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140).

[126] Wherein at least one of the following is true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[127] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[128] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[129] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[130] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabilizer such as said at least one UV protective material.

[131] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer).

[132] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first material adhesive.

[133] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive material for said first adhesive.

[134] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[135] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, wherein said step affixes at least one outer adhesive layer (120) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) through a non-contact coating method .

[136] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, wherein said non-contact coating method is a curtain coating.

[137] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose a method to produce a protective wrap for a product to be left outdoors, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing said outer layer of protective wrap (210); B. providing said inner layer of protective wrap (270); ç. provide a transfer tape (800) comprising: i. at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere to said outer protective wrap layer (210); and ii. at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a first side to a second side of said at least one outer adhesive layer (120), said inner adhesive layer (140) being adapted to adhere to said inner layer of protective wrap (270); d. adhering said protective wrapping outer layer (210) to a first side of said at least one UV protective film (130); and. wrapping said inner protective wrap layer (270) around said product such that a second side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) faces said product; and f. adhering a first side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said at least one inner adhesive layer (140).

[138] Wherein at least one of the following is true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[139] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[140] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[141] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[142] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabilizer such as said at least one UV protective material.

[143] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which additionally comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[144] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, in which said steps of adhering said outer protective wrapping layer (210) to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120) are carried out under industrial conditions and by said steps of adhering said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) are carried out under field conditions.

[145] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[146] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive for said first adhesive.

[147] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[148] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a method for producing a protective wrap for a product to be left outdoors comprising the steps of: a. provide an outer protective layer (210); B. providing an inner protective layer (270); ç. providing a transfer tape (800) for joining said outer (210) and inner (270) protective layers; d. wrapping said inner protective layer (270) around said product such that a second side of said inner protective layer (270) faces said product; and. adhering a second side of said transfer tape (800) to a first side of said inner protective layer (270); and f. adhering a first side of said transfer tape (800) to said outer protective layer (210).

[149] wherein said transfer tape (800) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said outer layer (120), wherein at least one outer adhesive layer (120), at least one of the following being true: said at least an outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer (120) and said inner adhesive layer (140) .

[150] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[151] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[152] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[153] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabilizer such as said at least one UV protective material.

[154] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which additionally comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[155] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, in which said steps of adhering said outer protective wrapping layer (210) to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120) are carried out under industrial conditions and by said steps of adhering said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) are carried out under field conditions.

[156] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[157] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive for said first adhesive.

[158] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second sticker.

[159] It is another object of the present invention to disclose a method for producing a transfer tape product useful for storing and transporting a transfer tape comprising the steps of: a. providing the transfer ribbon (800) releasably attached on a second side to a center carrier layer (350); B. releasably affixing an outer cover layer 510 to a first side of said transfer tape (800); ç. attaching a first side of an adhesive layer (360) to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); and d. releasably affixed an inner cover layer (370) to a second side of said adhesive layer (360).

[160] wherein said transfer tape (800) comprises at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere to an outer protective layer (210); and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) and adapted to adhere said transfer tape (800) to a protective layer (270), wherein at least one of the following is true: said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) comprises at least one UV protective material and at least one layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) is disposed between said outer adhesive layer ( 120) and said inner adhesive layer (140).

[161] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said particulate UV blocking material (125) to be at least one pigment.

[162] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting said at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof.

[163] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps to select said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers , UVB absorbers and any combination thereof.

[164] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of providing at least one photostabilizer such as said at least one UV protective material.

[165] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which additionally comprises steps of selecting said at least one photostabilizer to be the HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer).

[166] It is another objective of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises the steps of selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the range of about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material.

[167] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting a UV resistant adhesive material for said first adhesive.

[168] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, which further comprises steps of selecting the thickness of the inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive.

[169] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, wherein said step affixes at least one outer adhesive layer (120) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) through a non-contact coating method .

[170] It is another object of the present invention to disclose the method, wherein said non-contact coating method is a curtain coating.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[171] In order to better understand the invention and its implementation in practice, a plurality of embodiments will now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which

[172] Figure 1 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the transfer tape;

[173] Figures 2A to B schematically illustrate a package comprising the present invention;

[174] Figure 3 schematically illustrates by-product 1 at the end of the first processing step;

[175] Figure 4 schematically illustrates by-product 2 at the end of the second processing step;

[176] Figure 5 schematically illustrates an embodiment of a storable product comprising transfer tape;

[177] Figures 6A to B schematically illustrate a product ready for wrapping;

[178] Figures 7A through B schematically illustrate a method for wrapping a product that creates a protective wrap from a ready-to-wrap product;

[179] Figure 8 schematically illustrates another embodiment of the transfer tape;

[180] Figures 9A to B schematically illustrate a package comprising the present invention;

[181] Figure 10 schematically illustrates by-product 1 at the end of the first processing step;

[182] Figure 11 schematically illustrates an embodiment of a storable product comprising transfer tape;

[183] Figures 12A to B schematically illustrate a product ready for wrapping; and

[184] Figures 13A through B schematically illustrate a method for wrapping a product that creates a protective wrap from a ready-to-wrap product.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[185] The following description is provided, along with all chapters of the present invention, in order to enable any person skilled in the art to use said invention and to establish the best modes contemplated by the inventor to carry out this invention. Various modifications, however, will remain evident to those skilled in the art, due to the fact that the generic principles of the present invention have been defined specifically to provide a means and method for creating a product comprising an adhesive useful as a closure means for a protective wrap for products stored for long periods of time outdoors.

[186] The term “industrial conditions” hereinafter refers to controlled production conditions such as are typically found in a factory. Typically, industrial conditions include at least some temperature control, air cleanliness and surface cleanliness. Typically, under industrial conditions, no free water, free grease or free oil is present and no straw or other plant or pebble products, dirt, gravel or other contaminants,

[187] The term “field conditions” hereinafter refers to uncontrolled production conditions, such as occurs, eg non-limiting, during harvesting in an open field. Under field conditions, it is not feasible to control factors such as, but not limited to, product moisture, temperature, presence of free water, free grease or free oil, or presence of contaminants such as straw or other plant products, pebble, dirt or gravel.

[188] The term “inside” hereinafter refers to an item closer to the center of the cotton bale or other different wrapped object, a similar item.

[189] The term “external” hereinafter refers to an item further away from the center of the cotton bale or another different wrapped object, a similar item. For example non-limiting, the inner wrapping layer is closer to the center of the wrapped item than the outer wrapping layer; wherein the outer wrapping layer at least partially covers the inner wrapping layer and such that the outer wrapping layer protects the covered portions of the inner wrapping layer from the elements.

[190] The term “about” hereinafter refers to a range of 25% approximation of a given value.

[191] Throughout this document, the same number will refer to the same object and similar numbers refer to objects with similar functions.

[192] The present invention discloses a system and method for producing a transfer tape that can serve as a closure tape for a protective wrapping to be used in agricultural and outdoor applications, such as, for example, non-limiting, to the baling and storage of agricultural crops such as cotton.

[193] Such wrapping must meet several criteria: a. It must withstand rain without damage and must protect the underlying product from moisture. B. It must withstand sunlight, specifically UV, without a significant degradation of its protective function. ç. It must withstand high temperatures. The temperature of the wrapping materials on a hot day with full sunlight can reach 60°C. d. It must withstand the wind without fail. A common reason for failure due to wind is that the wind raises a free edge of the wrap, thus causing the wrap to fail. An example of this is where the protective wrapping comprises a wrapping material that surrounds the product. The edges of the surrounding wrapping material overlap; the adhesive between the overlapping edges holds the protective wrapping in place. If the adhesive ends up far enough away from the free end of the outermost overlapping edge or if there is a partial failure of the adhesive due, for example, to UV reaching the free end of the outermost overlapping edge, the wind can lift the overlapping edge or make a tunnel into the overlapping edge through the gap in order to forcefully separate the overlapping layers, generating further failure of the adhesive and in order to cause the adhesive to eventually fail completely such that the protective wrapping fails . and. It must withstand the internal pressure of the cotton. The cotton is baled under pressure so that, during storage, the cotton tries to expand. This expansion exerts an outward pressure on the protective wrap that can be relieved only by increasing the diameter of the bale. Due to the fact that the protective wrapping film can only stretch to a limited degree without affecting the closure area, further expansion of the bale can only take place if the wrapping layers slide relative to one another. Such expansion creates shear forces in the wrapping adhesive layers which can be quite significant. These significant shear forces can lead to adhesive layer failure, specifically in high temperature conditions (up to 60 °C) where adhesives can soften and lose internal structural strength. f. At least the final step of producing the protective wrapping must be capable of reproducibility under field conditions, which include conditions that are likely to interfere with the production of a high-quality, long-lasting protector, such as: g. Presence of airborne dust. H. Presence of by-products such as straw, product particles, leaves, branches or seeds. i. Presence of dirt, gravel, pebble or other solid contaminants. j. Moisture in the air. k. Rain or other sources of free water. l. Presence of other fluids, such as plant juices or machinery oils and grease. m. Uncontrolled temperature. For example, the air temperature during harvest can have a minimum of -20°C and a maximum of 45°C and may vary beyond 20°C during the course of the day.

[194] The transfer tape of the present invention, when used in conjunction with suitable wrapping films, provides a protective wrap that meets the above criteria.

[195] The transfer tape is intended to be made into a protective wrap in stages. The end product of the first stage, produced under industrial conditions, is a transfer tape product with at least outer releasable cover layers and, in preferred embodiments, at least one inner releasable separation (carrier) layer. This transfer tape product can withstand both rough handling and long-term storage without losing effectiveness.

[196] During the second stage, also reproduced under industrial conditions, the outer covering layers are removed from the transfer tape product and replaced by the wrapping material. It is during this stage that the outer adhesive layer is adhered to the outer wrapping layer. At this stage, the inner wrapping layer is adhered to a third adhesive layer, not the inner adhesive layer. The inner wrapping layer remains releasably attached to an inner releasable separating (carrier) layer.

[197] During the third stage, reproduced under field conditions, the second stage product is wrapped around the material to be protected, the remaining separation (carrier) layer or layers are either peeled off and the final wrapping portions (disjoined after removing the separating layer(s)) are joined by means of the newly exposed adhesive layer(s) to form the final protective wrap. All of these stages are described in more detail below in this document.

[198] An embodiment of the transfer tape (100) is shown in Figure 1. The transfer tape comprises a UV protective film 130 sandwiched between two layers of adhesive, an outer layer of adhesive (120) comprising an adhesive UV resistant applied in a thickness of between about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 and an inner adhesive layer (140) applied in a thickness of between about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 .

[199] In preferred embodiments, the adhesives are pressure sensitive adhesives. However, the adhesives used for the adhesive layers can be any adhesive known in the art with the desired properties as described hereinafter.

[200] Typically, the outer adhesive layer (120) comprises an acrylic adhesive and the inner adhesive layer (140) comprises a rubber-based adhesive. However, any waterproof and UV resistant adhesive of adequate strength can be used on the outer adhesive layer (120) and any waterproof adhesive of adequate strength can be used on the inner adhesive layer (140).

[201] The outer adhesive layer (120) may comprise a UV-cured adhesive, a solvent-based adhesive, a water-based adhesive, or a hot melt (solvent-free) adhesive.

[202] In order to increase the UV protection provided to the inner adhesive layer (140), the outer adhesive layer (120) may comprise additives to block UV radiation. If the outer adhesive layer (120) comprises a UV-cured adhesive, the additives may block or absorb UVA radiation (wavelengths 320 to 400 nm) and UVB radiation (wavelengths 280 to 320 nm), however , should not block or absorb UVC radiation (wavelengths 100 to 280 nm), which induces adhesive crosslinking.

[203] The outer adhesive layer can also comprise components such as the exemplified photostabilizers, but without limitation, through HALS - Articulated Amine Light Stabilizers, as well as free radical scavengers and scavengers, which slow down the degradation of absorbents of UVA/UVB and the adhesive itself.

[204] If the outer adhesive layer (120) is not UV cured, it may additionally comprise physical light blockers, typically pigments such as, but not limited to, titanium oxide or zinc oxide.

[205] UV protection can be further enhanced by the addition of at least one ultra-thin layer of particulate UV blocking material (not shown), either in conjunction with or in place of a UV protective film (130), being that the layer(s) is(are) thin enough to allow a large interface between the adhesive layers (120, 140) to which the same(are) adjacent(s) , so that a good bond between the layer(s) (120, 140) is achieved.

[206] A protective wrap comprising the transfer tape is shown to wrap an exemplary cotton bale (not to scale) in Figures 2A to B. Figure 2A schematically illustrates the protective wrap as wrapped around the bale while Figure 2B schematically illustrates the layers that make up the wrapping. The cotton bale (290) is surrounded by an inner wrapping layer (270), with the wrapping layer material selected from a typical wrapping material among those known in the art. Adhering to the outer side of the end of the inner wrap layer (270) and connecting the end of the inner wrap layer to the UV protective film (130) is the inner adhesive layer (140). The outer adhesive layer (120) bonds the UV protective film (130) to the outer wrap layer (210).

[207] In preferred embodiments, the outer releasable cover layers comprise a glassine release coating. In other embodiments, they may comprise any flexible releasable film of sufficient strength to withstand handling.

[208] In preferred embodiments, the inner release coating (carrier layer) comprises PET film. In other embodiments, it may comprise any flexible releasable film of sufficient strength to withstand being mechanically separated from the transfer tape.

[209] In preferred embodiments, the UV protective film blocks UV radiation through reflection and/or absorbance, thus protecting the internal adhesive.

[210] The UV protective film can consist of a polyester film or any other highly flexible film that permanently bonds to the desired adhesives. In preferred embodiments, the flexibility of the UV protective film is adjusted to minimize shear forces generated by a mismatch between the flexibility of the UV protective film and the flexibility of the wrapping layers. This flexibility adjustment can be achieved through mechanical means, through chemical means, or through a combination of these. Mechanical means typically comprise a change in film thickness or a selection of a different film material. Chemical means include a change in the fraction of plasticizers, fillers or binders in the film material so as to thereby change the amount of crosslinking between polymer chains or a change in molecular weight of polymer chains - shorter (lighter) chains tend to be more flexible.

[211] The outer adhesive layer (120), which, in the final protective wrapping, is on the outer side of the UV protection film, has the following properties: a. As an adhesive agent: i. high resistance to hot shear; ii. high resistance to hot/cold peeling; iii. good pressure bonding to a plastic film substrate after a long residence time (weeks); B. According to a material: 1. High resistance to the elements, including wetting (moisture and rain) and sunlight (UV radiation).

[212] The inner adhesive layer, which, in the final protective wrap, is on the inside of the UV protective film, has the following properties: a. As an adhesive agent: i. high resistance to hot shear; ii. high resistance to hot/cold peeling; iii. high cold stickiness; iv. good immediate bond to plastic film substrate b. According to a material: 1. high resistance to wetting (moisture and rain).

[213] Some resistance to UV radiation.

[214] As described above in this document, the production of the wrapped product takes place in several stages, with the Stage 1 output being a transfer tape product (500, Figure 5, below), the Stage 2 output being a product ready for wrapping (600, Figure 6, below) and the Stage 3 output is an object, such as a cotton bale, wrapped and protected by the product (200, Figure 2A).

[215] The exemplary production flow presented in this document (Stages 1 to 3) for a transfer tape product (500, Figure 5, below) and thus an internal adhesive wrapped product (140) protected by a film UV protector (130) is only one option for producing the laminate; there are alternative routes that can be used.

[216] Figure 3 shows the output from Stage 1 of Stage 1, by-product 1 (300). By-product 1 (300) is formed by coating a glassine release coating (the white glassine release coating) (370) with a release layer (365) on the release layer side (365) of about 30 gm/m2 of permanent adhesive (360) (range 20 to 60 gm/m2), and laminating it with a siliconized PET release liner (350) with release layer (345), on that side of the layer without release.

[217] Figure 4 shows the output from Step 2 of Stage 1, by-product 2 (400). To form by-product 2 (400), by-product 1 (300) is coated, on the siliconized release layer 345 side of the PET release liner, with internal transfer adhesive(s) (140) (weight of coating of about 50 to 120 gm/m2) and the internal transfer adhesive(s) (140) is laminated with a UV protective film (130).

[218] Figure 5 shows the result of Step 3 of Stage 1, a storable product, the transfer tape product (500), which comprises a transfer tape (100) between two release layers. The transfer tape product (500) is formed by coating by-product 2 (400) on the UV protective film side (130) with external adhesive(s) (120) (coating weight about approx. from 20 to 60 gm/m2) and by laminating the outer adhesive(s) (120) with a release liner of yellow glassine (510), with the release side (515) of the liner. release yellow glassine (510) towards the outer adhesive layer (120).

[219] The transfer tape product (500) can withstand handling, transport and storage for an indefinite duration of time (transfer tape is guaranteed for 2 years from tape production to end of field use) and it is contemplated that the transfer tape product (500) will be marketed.

[220] In order to form the protective wrapping, two additional stages, Stage 2 and Stage 3, are needed. Stage 2, like Stage 1, is intended to take place under controlled conditions, for example, in a customer establishment, where temperature and sharpness are controlled and there is an absence of free water, although humidity control is not is necessary.

[221] During Stage 2, the white (370) and yellow (510) release liners are removed from the transfer ribbon product (500); for convenience, the transfer tape product without the release liners will be called binding tape (100, 672). After removing the release liners (370, 510), the leading edge of a piece of wrapping film (210, 270) is bonded to the newly exposed side of the permanent adhesive layer (360) on the inner side of the bonding tape (100 , 672), while the trailing edge of a second piece of wrapping film (210, 270) is attached to the newly exposed side of the outer adhesive layer (120).

[222] It should be noted that the portion of the bonding tape (100, 672) attached to the leading edge of a piece of wrapping film (210, 270) is attached to the outside of the piece of wrapping film (210, 270 ), while the portion of the binding tape (100, 672) attached to the trailing edge of the piece of wrapping film (210, 270) is attached to the inner side of the piece of wrapping film (210, 270).

[223] Due to the fact that the wrapping film (210, 270) is intended to approximately twice surround the cotton bale or other wrapped object, for convenience, the portion of the wrapping film (210, 270) intended for forming the inner layer of the final wrap will be referred to in this document as the inner wrap layer (270) and the portion of the wrapping film (210, 270) intended to form the outer layer of the final wrap will be referred to in this document as the outer wrap layer ( 210).

[224] The transfer tape width is preferably at least 75% of the wrapping film width so that the transfer tape extends at least 3/4 of the way through each end of the wrapping film. The transfer tape is preferably positioned such that its center is approximately in the center of the width of the wrapping film.

[225] Typically, the transfer tape portion is attached to the leading edge of a piece of wrapping film (210, 270) and also to the trailing edge of a second piece of wrapping film (210, 270). Therefore, producing the ready-to-wrap material will result in a plurality of end-to-end connected wraps.

[226] Removing the release liners (370, 510) and attaching the wrapping film (210, 270) creates a ready-to-wrap product (600) as shown in Figure 6A. Figure 6A shows only the portion of the product ready for wrapping which comprises the binding tape (100, 672); at least a portion and preferably most of both the inner (270) and outer (210) wrapping layers are not in contact with the bonding tape (100, 672).

[227] In Figure 6A, the transfer tape, formed through the outer layers (100) of the bonding tape (100, 672) are the layers (120, 130, 140) that are bonded to the trailing edge of a piece of film of wrapping and which will remain adhered to the outer wrapping layer (270) in the final product, while the inner layers (672) of the tie tape (100, 672) are the layers (350, 360) that are bonded to the leading edge of a second piece of wrapping film and will remain adhered to the inner wrapping layer (210) in the final product.

[228] Figure 6B shows a larger portion of the ready-to-wrap product (600) comprising the binding tape (100, 672); the inner wrapping layer 270 is folded back so that both the inner (270) and outer (210) wrapping layers approach the transfer ribbon from the same side (in this non-limiting example, the right side).

[229] The ready-to-wrap product can withstand handling, transport and storage for an indefinite duration of time (the same is guaranteed for 2 years). To be used, it is transported to the packaging environment, usually an open field. In the field, the PET release liner (350) is removed, exposing the inner adhesive layer (140). The newly exposed adhesive layer (140) is then adhered to the wrapping film (270), forming the final product, a protective wrap (200), as shown in Figure 2.

[230] A schematic of an embodiment of an exemplary route (700) for adhering the inner adhesive layer (140) to the wrapping film (210, 270) is shown schematically in Figures 7A, 7B. The process is shown after the involving process has started; the first bale wrap (290) is almost complete. The bale (290) is being rotated clockwise (CW), which pulls the product ready for wrapping (600) from a cylinder or other storage medium known in the art (not shown). In the exemplary embodiment shown schematically in Figures 7A and 7B, purely for the sake of convenience in the illustration, the cylinder (not shown) is on the left and the product ready for wrapping is withdrawn from the left towards the bale. In practice, the cylinder can be in any desired orientation with respect to the bale and the product ready for wrapping can be drawn towards the bale from any desired direction.

[231] In Figure 7A, the trailing edge (270) of the current package and the leading edge (210) of the next package are shown in a fully joined condition. In Figure 7B, the trailing edge (270) of the current package and the leading edge (210) of the next package have been partially separated.

[232] Figure 7B shows the process at a slightly later stage. The bonding tape (100, 672) is separated between the PET release layer (345) and the inner adhesive layer (140), exposing the inner adhesive layer (140) on the transfer tape layers (100) with the inner tape layers (672) remaining attached to the leading edge of the inner wrap layer (270) of the next wrap film.

[233] As the bale (290) continues to rotate, the transfer ribbon (100) and outer tie layer (672) separate completely. The wrapping film (210, 270) continues to wrap around the bale, forming an inner wrap layer (270) and an outer wrap layer (210). During completion of the second wrap, the transfer tape (100) at the end of the outer wrap layer (210) will be adhered to the inner wrap layer (270) thereby creating the protective wrap 900.

[234] It should be noted that a ready-to-wrap product "label" comprising the inner tape layers (672) is left on the leading edge of the inner wrapping layer (270).

[235] Completion of two 360° rotations envelops the bale (290) in a protective wrap (200) comprising two layers of wrapping film bound together by a transfer tape (100). The transfer tape (100) connecting the rear end (270) of the wrapping film to the inner wrapping layer (210) comprises at least one inner UV protective layer (130) and at least one inner adhesive layer (140) and at least one outer adhesive layer (120) wherein the outer adhesive layer (120) has been bonded under controlled conditions and the inner adhesive layer (140) bonded under field conditions.

[236] Therefore, the inner adhesive layer (140) is protected against wind, UV and moisture, except the edges, through the UV protective film (130) and the outer wrapping layer (210), so as to provide It is therefore a protective wrap that can last up to two years in field conditions.

[237] Other embodiments of the transfer tape (800) are shown in Figure 8. In such embodiments, there is no UV protective film (130); the transfer tape (800) comprises two layers of adhesive, an outer layer of adhesive (120) which comprises a UV resistant adhesive applied at a thickness between about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 , a layer of inner adhesive (140) applied in a thickness of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 and optionally an ultra thin layer of particulate UV blocking material (125), described in more detail below in this document. In such embodiments, the outer adhesive layer (130) may also comprise additives to block or absorb UV radiation, as described hereinafter.

[238] For the sake of clarity, the ultra-thin layer of particulate UV blocking material (125) will not be shown in the Figures hereinafter.

[239] Typically, the outer adhesive layer (120) comprises an acrylic adhesive and the inner adhesive layer (140) comprises a rubber-based adhesive. However, any waterproof and UV resistant adhesive of adequate strength can be used on the outer adhesive layer (120) and any waterproof adhesive of adequate strength can be used on the inner adhesive layer (140).

[240] The outer adhesive layer (120) may comprise a UV-cured adhesive, a solvent-based adhesive, a water-based adhesive, or a hot melt (solvent-free) adhesive.

[241] The types of additives used to prevent UV radiation from reaching the inner adhesive layer (140) will depend on the type of adhesive used in the outer adhesive layer (120). If the outer adhesive layer (120) comprises a UV-cured adhesive, the additives can block or absorb UVA radiation and the UVB radiation must not block or absorb UVC radiation, which induces crosslinking of the adhesive.

[242] The outer adhesive layer may also comprise components such as the exemplified, but not limited, photostabilizers through HALS - articulated amine light stabilizers, as well as free radical scavengers and scavengers, which slow down the degradation of absorbents of UVA/UVB and the adhesive itself.

[243] If the outer adhesive layer (120) is not UV cured, it may additionally comprise physical light blockers, typically pigments such as, but not limited to, titanium oxide or zinc oxide.

[244] In some variant embodiments without a UV protective film (130), UV protection would be provided by an ultra thin layer of particulate UV blocking material (Figure 8, 125), with the layer thin enough to allow a large interface between the outer adhesive layer (120) and the inner adhesive layer (140), so that a good bond of the layers is achieved.

[245] A protective wrap (900) comprising the transfer tape is shown to wrap an exemplary cotton bale (not to scale) in Figures 9A to B. Figure 9B schematically illustrates the protective wrap (900) as wrapped around the bale (290), while Figure 2B schematically illustrates the layers that make up the wrap (900). The cotton bale (290) is surrounded by an inner wrapping layer (270), with the wrapping layer material selected from a typical wrapping material among those known in the art. The inner adhesive layer (140) adheres to the outer side of the end of the inner wrap layer (270). The outer adhesive layer (120) connects the inner wrapping layer (140) and the outer wrapping layer (210).

[246] In preferred embodiments, the outer releasable cover layers comprise a glassine release coating. In other embodiments, they may comprise any flexible releasable film of sufficient strength to withstand handling.

[247] In preferred embodiments, the inner release coating (carrier layer) comprises PET film. In other embodiments, it may comprise any flexible releasable film of sufficient strength to withstand being mechanically separated from the transfer tape.

[248] As described above, the outer adhesive layer (120) has the following properties: a. As an adhesive agent: i. high resistance to hot shear; ii. high resistance to hot/cold peeling; iii. good pressure bonding to a plastic film substrate after a long residence time (weeks); B. According to a material: 1. High resistance to the elements, including wetting (moisture and rain) and sunlight (UV radiation).

[249] As described above, the inner adhesive layer (140), which, in the final protective wrap, is protected by at least one UV protective layer has the following properties: a. As an adhesive agent: i. high resistance to hot shear; ii. high resistance to hot/cold peeling; iii. high cold stickiness; iv. good immediate bond to plastic film substrate b. According to a material: 1. high resistance to wetting (moisture and rain).

[250] Some resistance to UV radiation.

[251] As described above in this document, the production of the wrapped product takes place in several stages, with the Stage 1 output being a transfer tape product (1100, Figure 11, below), the Stage 2 output being a product ready for wrapping (1200, Figure 12A, below) and the Stage 3 output is an object, such as a cotton bale, wrapped and protected by the product (900, Figure 9A).

[252] The exemplary production flow presented in this document (Stages 1 to 3) for a transfer tape product (1100, Figure 11, below) and thus a wrapping material in which UV protection for the internal adhesive (140 ) is provided by means other than the UV protective film (130) is only one option for producing the laminate; there are alternative routes that can be used.

[253] In the exemplary production flow presented in this document for a transfer tape product without the UV protective film (800), Stage 1 has only two steps; there is no by-product analogous to by-product 2 (400), due to the fact that this would imply a by-product with an exposed adhesive layer. Therefore, the steps in Stage 1 for the exemplary production flow for the product without UV protective film (800) will be called Steps A and B.

[254] Figure 10 shows the result of Step A of Stage 1, by-product 1 (1000). By-product 1 (1000) is formed by coating a glassine release coating (the white glassine release coating) (370) with a release layer (365) on the release layer side (365) of about 30 gm/ m2 of permanent adhesive (360) (range 20 to 60 gm/m2), and laminating the same with a siliconized PET release liner (350) with release layer (345), on that side of the layer without release. It should be noted that, in this exemplary production stream, by-product 1 (1000) has a layer structure identical to that of by-product 1 of Stage 1 Step 1 (300) for the UV protective film product (130).

[255] Figure 11 shows the result of Stage 1 Step B, a storable product, the transfer tape product (1100), which comprises the transfer tape (800) between two release layers. Transfer tape product (1100) is formed by coating By-product 1 (1000) on the siliconized release layer 345 side of the PET release liner with internal transfer adhesive(s) (140) (weight of coating is about 50 to 120 gm/m2). The inner transfer adhesive (140) is then coated with outer adhesive(s) (120) (coating weight is about 20 to 60 gm/m2) and the outer adhesive(s) (s) (120) is laminated with yellow glassine release liner (510), with the release side (515) of the yellow glassine release liner (510) facing the outer adhesive layer ( 120).

[256] In preferred embodiments, the inner adhesive (140) is coated with an ultra-thin layer (125, not shown) of particulate UV protective material, before the outer adhesive (120) is applied.

[257] The transfer tape product (1100) can withstand handling, transport and storage for an indefinite duration of time (transfer tape is guaranteed for 2 years from tape production to end of field use) and it is contemplated that the transfer tape product (1200) will be marketed.

[258] In order to form the protective wrapping, two additional stages, Stage 2 and Stage 3, are required. Stage 2, like Stage 1, is intended to take place under controlled conditions, for example, in a customer establishment, where temperature and sharpness are controlled and there is an absence of free water, although humidity control is not is necessary.

[259] During stage 2, the white (370) and yellow (510) release liners are removed from the transfer ribbon product (500). After removing the release liners (370, 510), the leading edge of a piece of wrapping material (210, 270) is bonded to the newly exposed side of the permanent adhesive layer (360) on the inner side of the bonding tape (800 , 672), while the trailing edge of a second piece of wrapping material (210, 270) is attached to the newly exposed side of the outer adhesive layer (120).

[260] As described in the present document above, the portion of the bonding tape (800, 672) attached to the leading edge of a piece of wrapping material (210, 270) is attached to the outside of the piece of wrapping material (210 , 270), while the portion of the tie tape (800, 672) attached to the trailing edge of the piece of wrapping material (210, 270) is attached to the inner side of the piece of wrapping material (210, 270).

[261] The width of the transfer is preferably at least 75% of the width of the wrapping material, so that the transfer ribbon extends at least 3/4 of the way through each end of the wrapping film. The transfer tape is preferably positioned such that its center is approximately in the center of the width of the wrapping film.

[262] As described in this document above, the use of this method of producing ready-to-wrap material will result in a plurality of wraps connected end to end.

[263] Removing the release liners (370, 510) and securing the wrapping material (210, 270) creates a ready-to-wrap product (1200) as shown in Figure 12A. Figure 12A shows only the portion of the ready-to-wrap product (1200) comprising the binding tape (800, 672); at least a portion and preferably most of both the inner (270) and outer (210) wrapping layers are not in contact with the bonding tape (800, 672).

[264] In Figure 12A, the transfer tape, which comprises the outer layers (800) of the binding tape (800, 672) are the layers (120, 140) that are attached to the trailing edge of a piece of wrapping material. and which will remain adhered to the outer wrapping layer (270) in the final product, while the inner layers (672) of the tie tape (800, 672) are the layers (350, 360) that are bonded to the leading edge of a second piece of wrapping material and will remain adhered to the inner wrapping layer (210) in the final product.

[265] Figure 12B shows a larger portion of the ready-to-wrap product (600) comprising the binding tape (800, 672); the inner wrapping layer 270 is folded back so that both the inner (270) and outer (210) wrapping layers approach the transfer ribbon from the same side (in this non-limiting example, the right side).

[266] The ready-to-wrap product can withstand handling, transport and storage for an indefinite duration of time (the same is guaranteed for 2 years). To be used, it is transported to the packaging environment, usually an open field. In the field, the PET 350 release liner is removed, exposing the inner adhesive layer (140). The newly exposed adhesive layer (140) is then adhered to the wrapping film (270), forming the final product, a protective wrap, as shown in Figure 9.

[267] A schematic of an embodiment of an exemplary route (1300) for adhering the inner adhesive layer (140) to the wrapping film (210, 270) is shown schematically in Figures 13A to B. The process is shown after the process of engaging get started; the first wrap (270) of the bale (290) is almost complete. The bale (290) is being rotated clockwise (CW), which pulls the product ready for wrapping (1200) from a cylinder or other storage medium known in the art (not shown).

[268] In the exemplary embodiment shown schematically in Figures 13A and 13B, purely for the sake of convenience in the illustration, the cylinder (not shown) is on the left and the ready-to-wrap product is drawn from the left towards the bale. In practice, the cylinder can be in any desired orientation with respect to the bale and the product ready for wrapping can be drawn towards the bale from any desired direction.

[269] In Figure 13A, the trailing edge (270) of the current package and the leading edge (210) of the next package are shown in a fully joined condition. In Figure 13B, the trailing edge (270) of the current package and the leading edge (210) of the next package have been partially separated,

[270] Figure 13B shows the process at a slightly later stage. The bonding tape (800, 672) is separated between the PET release layer (345) and the inner adhesive layer (140), exposing the inner adhesive (140) on the transfer tape layers (800), with the layers of inner tapes (672) remaining attached to the front end of the inner wrapping layer (270) of the next wrapping film.

[271] As the bale (290) continues to rotate, the transfer ribbon (800) and outer tie layer (672) separate completely. The wrapping film (210, 270) continues to wrap around the bale, forming an inner wrap layer (270) and an outer wrap layer (210). During completion of the second wrap, the transfer tape (800) at the end of the outer wrap layer (210) will be adhered to the inner wrap layer (270) thereby creating the protective wrap 900.

[272] It should be noted that a ready-to-wrap product "label" comprising the inner tape layers (672) is left on the leading edge of the inner wrapping layer (270).

[273] Completion of two 360° rotations envelops the bale (290) in a protective wrap (900) comprising two layers of wrapping film bonded together by a transfer tape (800). The transfer tape (800) connecting the rear end of the wrapping film (270) to the inner wrapping layer (210) comprises inner (140) and outer (120) adhesive layers, wherein the outer (120) has been turned on under controlled conditions and the internal (140) was turned on under field conditions. The transfer tape (800) also comprises UV protection for the inner adhesive layer (140), either as part of the outer adhesive layer (120) or as an ultra-thin layer of particles between the at least two adhesive layers.

[274] Therefore, the inner adhesive layer (140) is protected against wind, UV and moisture, except at the edges, through UV protection and the outer wrapping layer, thereby providing a protective wrap that can last up to two years in field conditions.

[275] Methods for producing a laminated structure comprising two or more contacting adhesive layers include, but are not limited to:

[276] Use any conventional means known in the art to coat a film substrate to produce the first inner layer (140) and apply the second outer layer (120) using a non-contact coating method such as, but not limited to, the curtain covering.

[277] The two coatings (140, 120) would be consecutively embedded (in one machine run). After the second coating, a lamination step would be carried out as described in this document above.

[278] Apply both adhesive layers using a co-extruder nozzle simultaneously, then laminate as described in this document above.

[279] A non-limiting method for producing a laminated structure comprising two or more contact adhesive layers separated only by an ultra-fine particulate layer comprises: 1. An adhesive layer (either outer (140) or inner (120) would be produced using any conventional means known in the art for coating a film substrate. 2. An ultra-thin layer of solid blocking particles would be applied on top of the first adhesive layer, through spray coating means or any other system known in the art to create a thin coating of solid particles. 3. A second adhesive layer would then be coated on top of the particle layer using a non-contact coating method, but not limited to curtain coating.

[277] All coating steps would be carried out consecutively embedded (in one machine run). 4. After the final adhesive coating, a lamination step would be performed as described in this document above.

[278] As described in the present document above, UV protection may comprise a UV protective film 130, UV protective material on the outer adhesive layer (120), an ultra thin layer of particulate UV blocking material (125), and any combination of them. As for the non-limiting example, in an embodiment where a UV protective film (130) forms the primary means of UV protection, the UV protection provided by the UV protective film (130) can be reduced and the full measure of UV protection can be stored using UV blocking or UV absorbing constituents in the outer adhesive layer (120).

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1. TRANSFER TAPE, for joining an outer layer of said protective wrap (210) to the inner layer of said protective wrap (270) to protect a cotton bale, comprising: (a) at least one outer adhesive layer (120) adapted to adhere at least one UV protective film (130) to said outer protective wrap layer (210); (b) said at least one UV protective film (130) connected on a first side to said outer adhesive layer (120); (c) at least one inner adhesive layer (140) connected to a second side of said at least one UV protective film (130), said inner adhesive layer (140) being adapted to adhere to said inner layer of protective wrap (270); and is characterized in that said outer adhesive layer (120) comprises a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, said acrylic adhesive being resistant against UV and water; said inner adhesive layer (140) comprising a pressure-sensitive, water-resistant rubber-based adhesive; and said UV protective film (130) being a UV resistant flexible polymeric film; where the resistance to degradation by prolonged sun exposure of the protective function of said transfer tape (100) adhered to said protective wrapping is generated by the UV resistance of said outer adhesive layer (120) and the UV resistance of said UV protective film (130), and the rain damage resistance of said protective tape (100) adhered to said protective wrapping is generated by the water resistance of said outer (120) and inner (140) adhesive layers. 2. TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the following is true: (a) thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) is in the range of 20 gm/m2 to 60 gm/m2 of a first sticker; (b) said transfer tape (100) is adhered to the outer layer of said protective wrap (210) under industrial conditions and is adhered to the inner layer of said protective wrap (270) under field conditions; (c) said first adhesive comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: a UV-cured adhesive, a solvent-based adhesive, a water-based adhesive or a solvent-free hot melt adhesive; (d) the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) is in the range of 50 gm/m2 to 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive; (e) said transfer tape (100) further comprises a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125); further wherein said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment; in at least one pigment comprises a member of a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof. A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one outer adhesive layer (120) additionally comprises at least one UV protective material; further wherein at least one of the following is considered true: (a) said at least one UV protective material comprises an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, UVA absorbers UVB and any combination thereof; (b) said at least one UV protective material comprises at least one photostabilizer; and (c) said at least one UV protective material is at least one photostabilizer selected from the group consisting of HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer), free radical scavengers, free radical scavengers and any combination thereof. 4. TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 1, comprising a protective wrapping for a product to be left outdoors, characterized in that it comprises: (a) an outer protective layer (210) and (b) an inner protective layer (270); wherein said transfer tape (100) joins said outer protective layer (210) to said inner protective layer (270). 5. TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 1, comprising a transfer tape product for storing and transporting a transfer tape (100) characterized in that it comprises: (a) an outer covering layer (510) fixed to mode releasable to a first side of said transfer tape (100); (b) a center carrier layer (350) with a first side releasably attached to a second side of said transfer tape (100); (c) a permanent adhesive layer (360) with the first side attached to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); and (d) an inner cover layer (370) releasably affixed to a second side of said permanent adhesive layer (360). 6. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, as defined in claims 1 to 5, for wrapping a cotton bale, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a protective film against UV (130); (b) affixing at least one outer adhesive layer (120) to a first side of said UV protective film (130); and (c) affixing at least one inner adhesive layer (140) to a second side of said UV protective film (130); and characterized in that said outer adhesive layer (120) comprises a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, said acrylic adhesive being UV and water resistant; said inner adhesive layer (140) comprising a water-resistant, rubber-based adhesive; and said UV protective film (130) being a UV resistant flexible polymeric film; where the resistance to degradation by prolonged sun exposure of the protective function of said transfer tape (100) adhered to said protective wrapping is generated by the UV resistance of said outer adhesive layer (120) and by the UV resistance of said UV protective film (130), and said rain resistance of transfer tape (100) adhered to said protective wrapping is generated by the water resistance of said outer (120) and inner (140) adhesive layer. 7. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises at least one of the steps selected from the group consisting of: (a) selecting the thickness of said outer adhesive layer (120) to be in the strip from about 20 gm/m2 and about 60 gm/m2 of a first adhesive material; (b) selecting one for said outer adhesive layer (120) from a group consisting of: UV resistant adhesive, solvent based adhesive, water based adhesive or hot melt adhesive; (c) selecting the thickness of said inner adhesive layer (140) to be in the range of about 50 gm/m2 and about 120 gm/m2 of a second adhesive; providing said transfer tape (100) with a layer of particulate UV blocking material (125); at least one of the following is true: (i) said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment; (ii) said particulate UV blocking material (125) comprises at least one pigment from a group consisting of titanium oxide, zinc oxide and any combination thereof. 8. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of providing at least one UV protective material in said at least one outer adhesive layer (120); wherein said method further comprises at least one of the steps selected from: (a) selecting said at least one UV protective material to be an additive selected from a group consisting of: UVA reflectors, UVB reflectors, UVA absorbers, UVB absorbers and any combination thereof; (b) providing at least one photostabilizer such as said at least one UV protective material; (c) providing, as said at least one UV protective material, at least one photostabilizer comprising hindered amine light stabilizer, HALS, free radical scavengers and scavengers any combination thereof. 9. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 6, further comprising steps to produce a protective wrap for a product to be left outdoors, said steps being characterized by comprising: (a) providing said outer layer protective wrapping (210); (b) providing said inner layer of protective wrap (270); (c) provide a transfer tape (100); (d) adhering said protective wrapping outer layer (210) to a first side of said at least one UV protective film (130); (e) wrapping said inner protective wrap layer (270) around said product such that a second side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) faces said product; (f) adhering a first side of said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said at least one inner adhesive layer (140). 10. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 9, characterized in that said steps of adhering said outer protective wrapping layer (210) to a first side of said outer adhesive layer (120) are carried out under industrial conditions and wherein said steps of adhering said inner protective wrap layer (270) to a second side of said inner adhesive layer (140) are carried out under field conditions. 11. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSFER TAPE, according to claim 6, characterized in that it also comprises the following steps of storing and transporting the transfer tape (100): (a) providing an outer covering layer (510); (b) releasably affixing said outer cover layer (510) to a first side of said transfer tape (100); (c) providing a center carrier layer (350); (d) releasably affixing said center carrier layer (350) to a second side of said transfer tape (100); (e) attaching a first side of an adhesive layer (360) to a second side of said center carrier layer (350); (f) providing an inner cover layer (370); and (g) releasably affixing to a second side of said adhesive layer (360) said inner cover layer (370).

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