Patent ID: 6089299
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B29C,B29L,Y10T

Abstract:
A hand held, fluid driven film applique tool for applying a film having an adhesive backing to a surface having a protrusion, the tool comprising:a tool head comprising a hollow cylinder for receiving the protrusion, the hollow cylinder being surrounded by an annular surface which is relatively flat and smooth;a handle for holding the tool; anda switch for connecting the hollow cylinder to a source of fluid under pressure;wherein the tool head is placed over the protrusion so that the hollow cylinder receives at least the protrusion and the film overlying the protrusion; andwherein fluid pressure is applied to the film by connecting the hollow cylinder to the source of fluid pressure to stretch and press the film firmly against both the protrusion and an area of the surface surrounding the protrusion to assure that the film is flatly and completely applied at the protrusion and to the surface in the area surrounding the protrusion.