Systems and methods of applying a screen protector to a surface, including aligning a first mating surface with a second mating surface within a chamber, creating a vacuum within the chamber, inflating an airbag arranged within the chamber, contacting the first mating surface with the airbag, inflating the airbag to extend towards the perimeter of the first mating surface and second mating surface, and removing all air trapped between the first mating surface and the second mating surface.

The invention relates to a method for producing a catheter (1) having a proximal segment, a distal segment, and an expandable element (2) arranged in the distal segment, it being possible to bring the expandable element (2) from a contracted state into an expanded state by supply of a fluid and there being arranged around the expandable element (2) in the contracted state a removable protector in the form of a tube (5), and the tube (5) being pulled over the expandable element (2) and being guided with the catheter (1) through one or more nozzles (6), stretching the tube (5) and reducing the inner diameter of the tube (5). Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding catheter (1) having a tube (5) pulled over the expandable element (2). The invention provides a catheter (1) having a particularly small cross section in the region of the distal segment.

A screen protector application device including a holder frame having an upper surface, a lower surface, and travel slots. A head grip protrudes from the upper surface of the holder frame at a first end. Side guides protrude from the upper surface of the holder frame along the sides. A sliding foot includes a foot grip protruding from the upper surface of the holder frame at a second end and sliding legs slidably disposed within the travel slots. At least one spring biases the sliding foot towards the head grip. The device further includes a track and an applicator. The applicator includes a handle, a roller rotatably coupled to the handle, and a slide. The slide is slidably engaged with the track such that the applicator slides along a length the holder frame with the roller disposed above the upper surface of the holder frame.

A device for installing a screen protector to an electronic device that includes a screen protector unit having a release film, a screen protector, and a protection film wherein the release film has a release tab, the protection film has at least one protection tab where the protection tab includes a hole formed therein; a tray having a panel, at least one alignment protrusion that fits the hole, a guide hole to allow external pressure to be applied onto the screen protector unit when the screen protector unit and the electronic device are received in the tray; and an adhesive strip, via the guide hole, further secures the screen protector unit to the tray. Also included is a method to using the device to install the screen protector to the screen of the electronic device.

The present invention relates to a protection film structure and a protection film attachment-assisting structure, and more particularly, to a protection film structure and a protection film attachment-assisting structure for easily attaching a protection film to an accurate position on a smart device such as a smartphone or a tablet personal computer (PC) without introduction of dust.

The present technology provides a device for applying films to displays or other surfaces of apparatuses such as phones and tablets, for example. The device includes a frame and a multi-layer pad including an adhesive film. The pad is coupled with the frame along an edge. The frame can be clamped or otherwise coupled with the apparatus. When properly coupled, the frame and the apparatus register with a certain tolerance and the film registers easily with the apparatus when taut and laid down beginning distal of the edge that is coupled with the frame while the film close to the edge remains slightly elevated from the apparatus to facilitate the application process. The whole film can then be pasted onto the apparatus using a suitable spatula, for example. The device allows for reliable registration between adhesive film and apparatus and reduces inclusion and bubble formation during application.

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 roller device may include a carriage or housing and one or more rollers coupled or integrated with the housing, configured to apply a protective material to a surface of the electronic device in a first orientation, and configured to function as a device stand in a second orientation. In addition or alternatively, a roller guide apparatus and/or a wedge may be utilized to assist the roller device in applying the protective material to the surface of the electronic device.

The invention relates to an industrial machine for vertically applying temporary or permanent protective films on plane surfaces and having an automatic system for cutting the film, positioning it edge-to-edge or with a margin (in particular in the context of film-coating sheets of glass for the purposes of glazing any window frames without damaging the temporary protection; the glass being film-coated while leaving a setback) by acting simultaneously on both faces and adapting automatically to changes in the format of the parts for treatment, using an electrostatic method for holding the film in position on the applicator roller.

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.

A formable resin sheet includes a thermally expansive layer formed on a first side of a base and including a thermally expandable material. A breaking strength of the thermally expansive layer is greater than a peeling strength of the thermally expansive layer from the base, and the thermally expansive layer is peelable from the base. The formable resin sheet can easily be shaped by using a thermal conversion layer to cause the thermally expansive layer to distend and cause the base to deform as the thermally expansive layer distends. The thermally expansive layer can be removed after the shaping of the base.