Claims
- 1. A method of applying an adhesive-coated marker to the spine of a book, comprising the steps of:
- attaching the marker to a bayonet-type applicator having a blade with an end portion having a tackier surface than the remainder of the blade, wherein at least a portion of the marker attaches to the end portion of the blade;
- inserting the blade into the spine of a book until the marker is inserted a predetermined distance; and,
- pressing the marker against the spine while continuing to insert the blade, wherein the marker transfers from the blade to the spine.
- 2. A method of applying a marker to the spine of a book, the marker having an adhesive coated side and a non-adhesive coated side, comprising the steps of:
- attaching the non-adhesive coated side of the marker to a bayonet-type applicator having a blade with a tacky surface;
- inserting the blade into the spine of a book until the marker is inserted a predetermined distance; and,
- pressing the adhesive coated side of the marker against the spine, wherein the marker transfers from the blade to the spine.
- 3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the blade continues to be inserted while pressing the marker against the spine.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 08/622,575 filed Mar. 25, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,793.
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Divisions (1)
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