US3935758A
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Tool for applying masking tape to moldings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-05
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1995-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A tool for applying masking tape to automotive body moldings is formed about a frame having a tape reel support at one end and a tape applying roller at the other end. The tape applying roller has a resilient cylindrical surface with a thin steel flange at its outer edge. Two handle sections are attached to the frame allowing it to be grasped in two hands. The flange is inserted between an edge of the molding and the supporting body section to pull the edge slightly away from the body and guide the tool along the molding and the resilient roller section presses the tape over the exposed molding edge.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean A. Polzin
- 👤 Arthur J. Trickey
- 👤 Arthur M. Trickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/002; B65H35/0026; B65H35/0033; B65H2801/00; B65H2801/51; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53526
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A tool for applying masking tape to the exposed surfaces of moldings attached to supporting surfaces so that at least one longitudinal edge of the molding is supported adjacent to but unattached to the supporting surface, comprising: an elongated frame member; a tape support reel rotatably supported adjacent one end of the frame member so that the reel axis extends normally to the frame member; an applying roller rotatably supported adjacent the opposite end of the frame with its rotational axis parallel to and on the same side of the frame as the rotational axis of the tape reel; a roller having a resilient surfce and a flange member having its edge extending radially outward beyond the resilient surface; and handle means connected to the frame for supporting the tool, whereby the flange may be inserted between the longitudinal edge of a molding and the supporting surface so that the resilient section of the roller presses against the edge of the molding to allow the length of tape to be attached to the molding edge and pressed against the edge by the resilient section of the roller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A tool for applying masking tape to the exposed surfaces of moldings attached to supporting surfaces so that at least one longitudinal edge of the molding is supported adjacent to but unattached to the supporting surface, comprising: an elongated frame member; a tape support reel rotatably supported adjacent one end of the frame member so that the reel axis extends normally to the frame member; an applying roller rotatably supported adjacent the opposite end of the frame with its rotational axis parallel to and on the same side of the frame as the rotational axis of the tape reel; a roller having a resilient surfce and a flange member having its edge extending radially outward beyond the resilient surface; and handle means connected to the frame for supporting the tool, whereby the flange may be inserted between the longitudinal edge of a molding and the supporting surface so that the resilient section of the roller presses against the edge of the molding to allow the length of tape to be attached to the molding edge and pressed against the edge by the resilient section of the roller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the flange is disposed at the edge of roller remote from the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said flange is tapered so that its thinnest section is on its radially outer edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tool of claim 3 wherein the surface of the flange adjacent to the resilient section extends substantially normal to the rotational axis of the roll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said handle means comprises a pair of handle sections, one extending generally parallel to the frame from the reel supporting end of the frame, and the other extending generally normally to the frame between the points of support of the reel and the roller.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tool of claim 5 wherein the handle member that extends generally normally to the extension of the frame extends generally parallel to the axes of the reel and the roller from the side of the frame opposite to that on which the reel and roller are supported.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The tool of claim 1 further including an elongated cutting edge fixed to the frame to extend parallel to the axes of the reel and the roller, attached to frame between the reel and roller on same side thereof of the reel and roller.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the flange has a planar surface extending normally to the axis of rotation of the roller and abutting a surface of the resilient section which also extends normally to the axis of rotation of the roller, so that when resilient section is compressed the exposed area of said surface on the flange increases.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
A toll for applying an elongated strip of tape to a supporting surface comprising: an elongated frame member; a tape reel rotatably supported about an axis attached to one end of the frame; a roller rotatably supported on an axis attached to the opposite end of the frame, the rotational axes of the reel and the roller being parallel to one another; a first handle member affixed to the frame at the end of the frame adjacent to the reel member and extending parallel to the frame and a second handle member attached to the frame between the points of attachment of the additional axes for the reel and the roller, said second handle member extending normally from the frame member from the side opposite the side of the frame to which the axes for the reel and the roller are attached.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A toll for applying an elongated strip of tape to a supporting surface comprising: an elongated frame member; a tape reel rotatably supported about an axis attached to one end of the frame; a roller rotatably supported on an axis attached to the opposite end of the frame, the rotational axes of the reel and the roller being parallel to one another; a first handle member affixed to the frame at the end of the frame adjacent to the reel member and extending parallel to the frame and a second handle member attached to the frame between the points of attachment of the additional axes for the reel and the roller, said second handle member extending normally from the frame member from the side opposite the side of the frame to which the axes for the reel and the roller are attached.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The tool of claim 9 wherein the roller includes a thin disc disposed at the outer end of the roll rotational axis and a resilient section, having an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the flange, extending between the flange and the frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |