Patent attributes
An adhesive-backed film application tool (10) is provided for applying an adhesive-backed film (100) having at least first and second widths to a first surface (202) of a sash (200). The sash (200) further includes a second surface (204). The tool comprises (10): a directing structure (20) adapted to engage the second surface (204) of the sash (200); an application structure (30) pivotably coupled to the directing structure (20); and an element (40) for biasing the directing and application structures (20, 30) toward one another such that the directing and application structures (20, 30) are capable of being releasably clamped to the sash (200). The application structure (30) includes at least one rotatable element (37a, 37b) for applying the adhesive-backed film (100) to the first surface (202) and guide structure (160) for properly locating the adhesive-backed film relative to the rotatable element (37a, 37b) and the first surface (202). The guide structure (160) has a movable guide surface (172a) capable of being located in a first position corresponding to the first width (w1) of the adhesive-backed film (100) and a second position corresponding to the second width (w2) of the adhesive-backed film (100).
