Patent ID: 8347932

Claim:
A roofing tape applicator for the placement of adhesive tape laminates to a surface comprising: a first side; a second side spaced a distance from the first side; a removable pressure roll operatively attached to the first and second sides; a guide roll spaced from and positioned opposite the pressure roll and operatively attached to the first and second sides; an open back allowing removal of the pressure roll; a tape axle extending between said first and second sides above said pressure roll and said guide roll; a handle rotatably secured to said first and second sides; and a release liner take-up roll rotatably secured to said handle, wherein said release liner take-up roll is rotationally coupled to one of said pressure roll and said guide roll, thereby causing said release liner take-up roll to rotate as said tape applicator is rolled across a surface and wherein a first pulley is rotationally secured to said release liner take-up roll, a second pulley is rotationally secured to said guide roll, and a belt is positioned around said first and second pulleys to transfer rotational forces therebetween.