Protective material applicator device
AssigneeSuperior Communications, Inc.
InventorsShraddha Patel, Charlie LaColla, Vivian Chou
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Abstract
Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a flange may be configured to couple to the protective film. The flange may aid in the accurate application of the protective film to the electronic device.
Claims20
A roller apparatus graspable by a user's hand for applying a protective layer to a surface of an electronic device, the roller apparatus comprising:
- a first roller configured to press the protective layer against the surface of the electronic device;
- a second roller positioned substantially parallel to the first roller and configured to press the protective layer against the surface of the electronic device;
- a bar positioned between the first roller and the second roller;
- a pair of side panels attached to the bar and coupled to the first roller and the second roller;
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- a support platform attached to the bar for providing a surface for the user's fingers to press against to allow movement of the first roller and the second roller to press the protective layer against the surface of the electronic device.
An apparatus for applying a screen protector to a mobile communications device, the apparatus comprising:
- a body defining a cavity configured to receive the mobile communication device, the body having:
- a top surface and side surfaces located adjacent to the cavity and for allowing a roller to move from the top surface to the side surfaces when applying the screen protector to the mobile communications device, and
- a pair of rails positioned adjacent to the side surfaces for guiding the roller along the side surfaces.
A screen protector application system for applying a protective material to a surface of an electronic device, the system comprising:
- a roller apparatus configured to press the protective material against the surface of the electronic device;
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- a base apparatus configured to hold the electronic device therein and for supporting the roller apparatus, the base apparatus including:
- a body having a roller-supporting surface for supporting the roller apparatus, the roller-supporting surface further defining a cavity configured such that when the electronic device is positioned within the cavity, a top surface of the electronic device is substantially planar with the roller-supporting surface, and
- a pair of rails raised above the roller-supporting surface and separated from one another by at least the cavity, the pair of rails for guiding the roller apparatus along the roller-supporting surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.