Patent ID: 8272422

Claim:
A laminating machine configured to support a roll of laminate film having first and second ends, the laminating machine comprising: a support unit configured to support the first end of the roll of laminate film, the support unit including a support structure for supporting the first end and a securing structure pivotable relative to the support structure about a pivot axis to releasably secure the first end to the support structure; wherein one of the support structure and the securing structure includes a latch, and wherein the other of the support structure and the securing structure includes a latch receiving portion configured to receive the latch to releasably secure the securing structure relative to the support structure; and wherein the securing structure further includes a handle portion spaced from the pivot axis such that the one of the latch and the latch receiving portion on the securing structure is positioned intermediate the pivot axis and the handle portion, the handle portion facilitating movement of the securing structure relative to the support structure and facilitating latching and unlatching the securing structure to the support structure, the handle portion configured to deform the securing structure upon application of force to the handle portion to enable unlatching the securing structure from the support structure.