METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY LIFTING ERASABLE MARKED IMAGES FROM A MARKING SURFACE OR THE LIKE

摘要

A method and apparatus for substantially lifting erasable marked images (4 )from a markingsurface (2) includes a rolled transparent adhesive film sheet (8) for liftingthe image. A rolledpaper sheet (8) having a shade or color that is contrasting to the image (4)allowing forclearer viewing and easy handling of the lifted image when the sheets (8,8)are adheredtogether. The sheet rolls (24,26) are positioned in an elongated handling unit(12,36) thatenables dispensing and joining of the sheets (6,8). An urging slit (16) isformed on the unit tourge consistent adherence together of the two sheets (6,8) when pulledthrough. At leastone suction cup (30) is connected to a side of the handling unit (12,38) inorder to mount theapparatus (10,34) on or near the marked surface (2). Permanent mounting andmotorizedoperation alternatives and a surface cleaning method are provided.