Patent ID: 8002009
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adhesive-backed film application tool for applying an adhesive-backed film to a first surface of an adherend, said adherend further including a second surface, said tool comprising: a directing structure adapted to engage said second surface of said adherend; an application structure coupled to said directing structure; an element for biasing said directing and application structures toward one another such that said directing and application structures are capable of being releasably clamped to said adherend; said application structure including at least one element for applying the adhesive-backed film to said first surface, guide structure for properly locating said adhesive-backed film relative to said applying element and said first surface, and a main body, said guide structure having a movable guide surface capable of being located in a first position corresponding to a first dimension of said adhesive-backed film and a second position corresponding to a second dimension of said adhesive-backed film, said guide structure comprising a guide assembly which is movable relative to said main body; and releasably coupling structure for releasably coupling said movable guide surface in said first position, wherein said guide assembly comprises: