Covering applicator machine and method of providing the same

Abstract

A machine includes adjustable mounts configured to individually hold electronic devices of different sizes at different times. The machine can also include alignment bases configured to individually engage alignment mechanisms of a cover applicator at different times. Each respective one of the cover applicators can include a respective cover configured to be applied to a respective surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine can be configured to facilitate individually applying the respective covers to the respective surfaces of the electronic devices at different times. Other embodiments are described.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 978,812, filed February 19, 2020. The entire contents of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 978,812 are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to cover layers, and more specifically to cover layer applicator machines and methods of providing them. Background Technology

[0004] Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, media players, and so on have become ubiquitous. These devices typically have screens, and many of them have touchscreens, such as capacitive touchscreens. To protect these screens, many manufacturers now produce transparent film overlays that can be applied to the screen to keep it clear and protect it from damage such as accidental scratches. Many of these films include self-wetting adhesives used to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. Applying an overlay to the device's screen often results in misalignment, air bubbles between the overlay and the device's screen, and / or dirt (such as dust, fingerprints, oil stains, and / or other particles) between the overlay and the device's screen. Attached Figure Description

[0005] To facilitate further description of the various embodiments, the following figures are provided, in which:

[0006] Figure 1 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown;

[0007] Figure 2 An illustration of another embodiment for use with a frame is shown. Figure 1 An isometric view of the system that uses a cover layer applicator to apply a cover layer to the device;

[0008] Figure 3 An illustration of another embodiment for use with a support is shown. Figure 1 An isometric view of the system that uses a cover layer applicator to apply a cover layer to the device;

[0009] Figure 4 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown;

[0010] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Side view of the overlay applicator;

[0011] Figure 6An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator is shown, according to another embodiment;

[0012] Figure 7 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator is shown, according to another embodiment;

[0013] Figure 8 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator is shown, according to another embodiment;

[0014] Figure 9 A top view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown;

[0015] Figure 10 An isometric view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown, with the handle assembly not extended, and showing the outline of the cover layer applicator of Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 11 An isometric view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown, with the handle assembly partially extended;

[0017] Figure 12 A top view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown, with the handle assembly partially extended;

[0018] Figure 13 An isometric view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown, with the handle assembly fully extended;

[0019] Figure 14 A top view of the machine of Figure 8 is shown, with the handle assembly fully extended;

[0020] Figure 15 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator is shown, according to another embodiment;

[0021] Figure 16 An isometric view of a machine in a first configuration is shown, according to another embodiment;

[0022] Figure 17 A top view of the machine of Figure 16 is shown, in a second configuration;

[0023] Figure 18 A side view of the machine of Figure 16 is shown, in a second configuration;

[0024] Figure 19 A side view of the machine of Figure 16 is shown, in a third configuration;

[0025] Figure 20 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer shroud;

[0026] Figure 21 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer shroud; Figure 20 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer shroud;

[0027] Figure 22 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer shroud; Figure 20 An isometric view of a machine for applying a cover layer to a device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer shroud;

[0028] Figure 23 A flowchart of a method for providing a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown;

[0029] Figure 24 A flowchart of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0030] Figure 25 A flowchart of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0031] Figure 26 A flowchart of a method for applying a cover layer to a screen of an electronic device using a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown;

[0032] Figure 27 A perspective view of components of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 30

[0033] A perspective view of components of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 28 Figure 30 A perspective view of components of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown;

[0034] Figure 29 Figure 30 A perspective view of components of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown;

[0035] Figure 30 A perspective view of a cover layer applicator according to an embodiment is shown;

[0036] Figure 31 A perspective view of a cradle according to an embodiment is shown;

[0037] Figure 32 A top view of a cradle for use with a cover layer applicator is shown; Figure 31

[0038] A top view of a cradle for use with a cover layer applicator is shown; Figure 33 Figure 31 ​​​side view of the cradle;

[0039] Figure 34 shows a perspective view of a machine and a cover applicator in use together; Figure 31 partial cross-sectional view of the cradle;

[0040] Figure 35 shows a perspective view of a machine and a cover applicator in use together;

[0041] Figure 36 shows a perspective view of a machine and a cover applicator in use together; Figure 35 perspective view of the machine, with a slider used to apply pressure to the cover;

[0042] Figure 37 shows a perspective view of a machine and a cover applicator in use together;

[0043] Figure 38 shows a top side view of the cradle according to an embodiment of the application; Figure 37

[0044] Figure 39 shows a top side view of the cradle frame according to an embodiment of the application; Figure 37

[0045] Figure 40 shows a bottom side view of the cradle frame according to an embodiment of the application; Figure 39

[0046] Figure 41 shows a left side view of the machine in an open configuration according to an embodiment of the application; Figure 37

[0047] Figure 42 shows the system of Figure 37 , with a device placed in the cradle;

[0048] Figure 43 shows the system of Figure 37 , with the cradle placed in the machine;

[0049] Figure 44 shows the system of Figure 37 , with the machine in a closed configuration;

[0050] Figure 45 shows the system of Figure 37 , with the machine in an open configuration;

[0051] Figure 46 shows a perspective view of a machine in a closed configuration according to another embodiment of the application;

[0052] Figure 47 shows a perspective view of a machine in an open configuration according to another embodiment of the application; Figure 46 ​​​​A perspective view of the machine;

[0053] Figure 48 It shows the configuration in open. Figure 46 A perspective view of the machine, in which the device is located in a support and the cover layer applicator is located above the device on the support;

[0054] Figure 49 It shows a closed configuration Figure 46 A perspective view of the machine, in which the pull tab of the overlay applicator is being pulled;

[0055] Figure 50 It shows the configuration in open. Figure 46 A perspective view of the machine, in which multiple parts of the overlay applicator are held on the device;

[0056] Figure 51 A flowchart of a method for providing a cover layer applicator according to another embodiment is shown;

[0057] Figure 52 A flowchart of a method for providing a scaffold according to another embodiment is shown;

[0058] Figure 53 A flowchart of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0059] Figure 54 A flowchart of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0060] Figure 55 An exploded view of a dust sticker assembly according to another embodiment is shown;

[0061] Figure 56 It shows Figure 55 Bottom perspective view of the dust sticker components and device;

[0062] Figure 57 It shows Figure 35 machines, Figure 55 Dust sticker components and Figure 56 A perspective view of the device;

[0063] Figure 58 It shows Figure 35 machines and Figure 55 A perspective view of a portion of the dust sticker component;

[0064] Figure 59 It shows Figure 35 machines and Figure 55 A perspective view of a portion of the dust sticker assembly, showing the end portion of the release liner from... Figure 55 Dust removal sticker peeling from dust sticker assembly;

[0065] Figure 60 It shows Figure 35 machines, Figure 55 Perspective view of the dust sticker assembly and overlay applicator;

[0066] Figure 61 It shows the attachment to Figure 56 The device and Figure 60 On the cover layer applicator Figure 55 A three-dimensional side view of a portion of the dust sticker component;

[0067] Figure 62 A perspective view of a wiper according to another embodiment is shown;

[0068] Figure 63 A perspective view of a wiper according to another embodiment is shown;

[0069] Figure 64 A top side view of a set of supports according to another embodiment is shown;

[0070] Figure 65 It shows the relationship with Figure 64 One of the brackets in a set of brackets is used together. Figure 35 A perspective view of the cover layer applicator and the support holder;

[0071] Figure 66 It shows the relationship with Figure 65 Used together with the bracket Figure 35 A perspective view of the cover layer applicator, which is held in place by the support. Figure 65 The device;

[0072] Figure 67 It shows the stacked configuration Figure 64 A perspective view of a set of supports;

[0073] Figure 68 It shows the stacked configuration Figure 64 A side view of a set of brackets;

[0074] Figure 69 A perspective view of a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0075] Figure 70 It shows Figure 69 A perspective view of the machine's flip-top frame;

[0076] Figure 71 It shows the device in an open configuration while still holding the device in place. Figure 69 A perspective view of the machine;

[0077] Figure 72 It shows the holdingdevice of the Figure 71 perspective view of the machine of the Figure 69

[0078] Figure 73 illustrates the machine of the Figure 69 perspective view of the machine of the Figure 30 cover applicator of the machine;

[0079] Figure 74 illustrates the cover applicator of the Figure 30 device of the Figure 71 perspective view of the machine of the Figure 69 machine, wherein the pull tab of the cover applicator is pulled;

[0080] Figure 75 illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment;

[0081] Figure 76 illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing a stand according to another embodiment;

[0082] Figure 77 illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing a set of stands according to another embodiment;

[0083] Figure 78 illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing a cover applicator according to another embodiment;

[0084] Figure 79 illustrates a flowchart of a method for providing a system according to another embodiment;

[0085] Figure 80 illustrates a top front right perspective view of a cover applicator tray according to another embodiment;

[0086] Figure 81 illustrates a front elevational view of the cover applicator tray of the Figure 80

[0087] illustrates a front elevational view of a portion of the cover applicator tray of the Figure 82 Figure 81 Figure 80

[0088] Figure 83 illustrates a top view of the cover applicator tray of the Figure 80 Figure 80 Figure 80

[0089] ​​​​​​Figure 84 a top view of the cover applicator tray of Figure 80 is shown, wherein Figure 83 the electronic device of Figure 80 is held in the device slot, and wherein Figure 80 the cover applicator of

[0090] Figure 85 a top view of the cover applicator tray kit according to another embodiment is shown, wherein the cover applicator tray is here in the open configuration;

[0091] Figure 86 a top front view of the cover applicator tray of Figure 85 is shown in the closed configuration;

[0092] Figure 87 a bottom front view of the packaging for enclosing the cover applicator tray kit of Figure 85 according to another embodiment is shown;

[0093] Figure 88 a top front right perspective view of the cover applicator tray according to another embodiment is shown;

[0094] Figure 89 a front elevational view of the cover applicator tray of Figure 88 is shown;

[0095] Figure 90 an enlarged front elevational view of a portion of the cover applicator tray of Figure 89 as identified in Figure 88 is shown;

[0096] Figure 91 a top view of the cover applicator tray according to another embodiment is shown, wherein the cover applicator is in a lowered position;

[0097] Figure 92 a top right side view of the cover applicator tray of Figure 91 is shown, wherein Figure 91 the cover applicator of is in a raised position;

[0098] Figure 93 a flowchart of a method according to another embodiment is shown;

[0099] Figure 94 a flowchart of a method according to another embodiment is shown;

[0100] Figure 95 an enlarged front elevational view of a portion of the cover applicator of the cover applicator tray of Figure 82 as identified in Figure 80 is shown;

[0101] Figure 96 An enlarged top right side view showing a portion of the cover applicator of Figure 92 Figure 91 .

[0102] Figure 97 A perspective view showing an exemplary cover layer attached to an electronic device according to another embodiment;

[0103] Figure 98 A cross-sectional view showing the electronic device of Figure 97 Figure 98 , a lower edge of the touch screen of Figure 97 Figure 97 , and the cover layer of

[0104] Figure 99 An enlarged cross-sectional view showing a portion of the electronic device of Figure 97 Figure 97 , a portion of a lower edge of the touch screen of Figure 98 Figure 97 , and the cover layer of Figure 97

[0105] Figure 100 A perspective view showing an electronic device, a lower edge of a touch screen of the electronic device, and a cover layer according to another embodiment;

[0106] Figure 101 A cross-sectional view showing the electronic device of Figure 97 Figure 97 , a portion of a lower edge of the touch screen of Figure 98 Figure 97 , and the cover layer according to another embodiment;

[0107] Figure 102 A cross-sectional view showing the electronic device of Figure 97 Figure 97 , a portion of a lower edge of the touch screen of Figure 98 Figure 97 , and the cover layer according to another embodiment;

[0108] Figure 103 A perspective view showing an adhesive carrier according to another embodiment;

[0109] Figure 104 A perspective view showing a cover layer and an adhesive component according to another embodiment; and

[0110] Figure 105 ​​​​​​​​​​A flowchart of an embodiment of a method according to another embodiment is shown.

[0111] Figure 106 A perspective view of a machine in a closed configuration according to another embodiment is shown;

[0112] Figure 107 It shows the configuration in open. Figure 106 A perspective view of the machine;

[0113] Figure 108 It shows Figure 106 A perspective view of the machine's base and adjustable stand;

[0114] Figure 109 It shows Figure 106 A perspective view of a portion of the adjustable support of the machine, showing the internal components of the adjustable support portion;

[0115] Figure 110 It shows Figure 106 A perspective view of the machine's base, in which electronic devices are inserted into an adjustable bracket;

[0116] Figure 111 It shows Figure 106 A plan view of the different components of the machine, including the alignment base, pin retainer plate, top retainer, top retainer plate, spur gear, and rotor spring.

[0117] Figure 112 It shows Figure 106 A plan view of the machine's base, in which Figure 110 The electronic devices are housed in an adjustable stand;

[0118] Figure 113 It shows the configuration in open. Figure 106 A plan view of a portion of the machine, in which Figure 110 The electronic device is placed in an adjustable bracket, with the screen or other surface of the electronic device facing outward (in the z direction), and the cover applicator is attached to the alignment base of the machine for positioning above the screen or other surface of the electronic device.

[0119] Figure 114 It shows that in the already Figure 110 electronic devices and Figure 113 The cover layer applicator is in a closed configuration after being installed inside the machine. Figure 106 A top view of the machine;

[0120] Figure 115 This illustrates the machine's lid being closed but slightly ajar before it has been latched into the machine's base. Figure 106 A cross-sectional front view of the machine;

[0121] Figure 116 a cross-sectional elevation view of a portion of the machine of Figure 106 in a closed configuration, wherein Figure 110 the electronic device ofis housed within an adjustable stand of the machine;

[0122] Figure 117 a plan view of the machine ofin an open configuration, according to another embodiment;

[0123] Figure 118 a perspective view of the machine ofin an open configuration; Figure 117

[0124] Figure 119 a perspective view of a portion of the base of the machine of Figure 117

[0125] a plan view of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein Figure 120 the side holder of is in a partially open position; Figure 117 Figure 117 a plan view of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein

[0126] the side holder of is in a closed position; Figure 121 Figure 117 Figure 117 a perspective view of a portion of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein the side holder of is in a closed position;

[0127] Figure 122 a plan view of a portion of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein Figure 117 the side holder of is in a closed position; Figure 117

[0128] a plan view of a portion of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein Figure 123 the top holder of is in a holding position of housing the electronic device of Figure 117 Figure 17 Figure 117 a plan view of a portion of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein the top holder of is in a closed position;

[0129] Figure 124 a perspective view of the machine of in a closed configuration, according to another embodiment, installed with a cover applicator; Figure 117 Figure 117 a plan view of a portion of the base of showing different external and internal components of the base, wherein

[0130] the top holder of is in a closed position; Figure 125

[0131] a perspective view of the machine of in a closed configuration, according to another embodiment, installed with a cover applicator;Figure 126 The installation is shown Figure 125 Covering patch and without electronic devices installed Figure 125 A perspective view of the machine's base;

[0132] Figure 127 The installation is shown Figure 125 Covering applicators and electronic devices Figure 125 A perspective view of the base;

[0133] Figure 128 The left retainer, right retainer, upper left corner retainer, and upper right corner retainer are shown in the open position. Figure 125 A plan view of the base;

[0134] Figure 129 The left-side retainer, right-side retainer, upper left corner retainer, and upper right corner retainer are shown in the closed (released) position. Figure 125 A plan view of the base;

[0135] Figure 130 The lower surface on the opposite side of the base support surface is shown below the base support surface. Figure 125 A flat view of a portion of the base;

[0136] Figure 131 The image shows an image with an alignment plate installed. Figure 125 A flat view of a portion of the base;

[0137] Figure 132 The alignment plate has been removed. Figure 125 A flat view of a portion of the base;

[0138] Figure 133 A perspective view of a machine in an open configuration according to another embodiment is shown;

[0139] Figure 134 It shows a closed configuration Figure 133 A perspective view of the machine;

[0140] Figure 135 The upper right corner retainer is shown in the closed position. Figure 133 A plan view of the base;

[0141] Figure 136 The upper right corner retainer is shown in the open position. Figure 133 A plan view of the base;

[0142] Figure 137 It shows a closed configuration Figure 133 A cross-sectional front view of the machine;

[0143] Figure 138 This shows a closed configuration, as shown in Figure 137 Identified in Figure 133 An enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the machine;

[0144] Figure 139 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0145] Figure 140 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown;

[0146] Figure 141 A flowchart of an embodiment of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown; and

[0147] Figure 142 A flowchart of an embodiment of a method for providing a machine according to another embodiment is shown.

[0148] For the sake of simplicity and clarity, the accompanying drawings illustrate the general construction method, and descriptions and details of well-known features and technologies may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring this disclosure. Furthermore, the elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some elements in the figures may be enlarged relative to other elements to aid in understanding the embodiments of this disclosure. The same reference numerals in different figures denote the same elements.

[0149] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc. (if any) in the specification and claims are used to distinguish similar elements and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequence or chronological order. It should be understood that the terms thus used are interchangeable where appropriate, and therefore the embodiments described herein can, for example, operate in orders other than those shown or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, apparatus, or device that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or not inherent to such a process, method, system, article, apparatus, or device.

[0150] The terms “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “upper,” “lower,” etc., used in the specification and claims (if any) are for descriptive purposes and not necessarily for describing permanent relative positions. It should be understood that the terms used so far are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the apparatus, method and / or articles of manufacture described herein can, for example, be operated in sequences other than those shown or otherwise described herein.

[0151] The terms “couple,” “coupled,” “couples,” “coupling,” etc., should be broadly understood to refer to the mechanical and / or otherwise connection of two or more components. Two or more electrical components may be electrically connected together, rather than mechanically or otherwise connected together. A connection can last for any duration, such as permanent, semi-permanent, or only momentary. “Electrically connected,” etc., should be broadly understood and include all types of electrical connections. The absence of words such as “removably” or “removable” near the word “couple” does not imply that the connection in question is or is not removable. “Mechanical connection,” etc., should be broadly understood and include all types of mechanical connections.

[0152] The absence of words like "removable" or "removable" near the word "connected" does not imply that the connection in question is or is not removable.

[0153] As defined herein, if two or more elements are made of the same sheet of material, they are “monolithic”. As defined herein, if each of two or more elements is made of a different sheet of material, they are “non-monolithic”.

[0154] As defined herein, in some embodiments, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus 10% of a set value. In other embodiments, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus 5% of a set value. In yet another embodiment, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus 3% of a set value. In still another embodiment, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus 1% of a set value. Detailed Implementation

[0155] Different embodiments include a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The cover layer applicator may further include a protective film removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator may also include an alignment tab. The alignment tab may include an alignment mechanism. The cover layer applicator may further include a pull tab. The pull tab may include a wiper. The pull tab (including the wiper) and the adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab can be folded over the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner and pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the adhesive. The pull tab (including the wiper) and adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe and clean the screen of the electronic device.

[0156] Multiple embodiments may include a method of providing a cover layer applicator. The method may include providing a cover layer. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method may also include providing an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The method may further include providing a protective film removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer. The method may further include providing an alignment sheet. The alignment sheet may include an alignment mechanism. The method may further include providing a pull tab. The pull tab may include a wiper. The pull tab (including the wiper) and the adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab can be folded on the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner and pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the adhesive. The pull tab (including the wiper) and adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can be configured to wipe and clean the screen of the electronic device.

[0157] Some embodiments include a machine. The machine may include a base. The machine may also include a bracket. The bracket may include a first support configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The bracket may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The machine may further include a handle assembly. The handle assembly may include a handle and a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the cover applicator. The machine may be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled from a first handle position to a second handle position in a first direction relative to the base. The machine may be configured such that when the handle assembly moves from the first handle position to the second handle position, the bracket can move from the first bracket position to the second bracket position in a second direction relative to the base. The second direction may be opposite to the first direction. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover layer applicator, (c) the first support holds the first electronic device, and (d) the handle assembly is pulled from a first handle position to a second handle position in a first direction relative to the base, the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator can be removed from the cover layer of the cover layer, starting at the leading edge of the cover layer and continuing to the trailing edge of the cover layer, so as to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0158] Many embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a base. The method may also include providing a bracket. The bracket may include a first support configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The bracket may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The method may further include providing a handle assembly. The handle assembly may include a handle and a pulling mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of the overlay applicator. The machine may be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled from a first handle position to a second handle position in a first direction relative to the base. The machine may be configured such that when the handle assembly moves from the first handle position to the second handle position, the bracket can move from the first bracket position to the second bracket position in a second direction relative to the base. The second direction may be opposite to the first direction. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover applicator, (c) the first bracket holds the first electronic device, and (d) the handle assembly is pulled from a first handle position to a second handle position in a first direction relative to the base, the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator can be removed from the cover of the cover applicator starting at the leading edge of the cover and continuing to the trailing edge of the cover, so as to expose the adhesive of the cover of the cover applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0159] Several embodiments include a machine. The machine may include a base. The machine may also include a bracket configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine may further include an alignment member hingedly attached to the base. The alignment member may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover layer applicator. The machine may also include a pull member hingedly attached to the base. The pull member may include a pull mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of a cover layer applicator. The machine may be configured such that the pull member can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first pull member position to a second pull member position. The first pull member position may be close to the bracket. The machine may be configured such that the alignment member can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position. The second alignment member position may be close to the bracket. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover applicator, (c) the bracket holds the first electronic device, and (d) the pull member rotates relative to the base from a first pull member position to a second pull member position in a first direction, the alignment member can rotate relative to the base from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position, and the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator can be removed from the cover layer of the cover applicator to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0160] Another embodiment includes a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a base. The method may also include providing a bracket configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The method may further include providing an alignment member hingedly attached to the base. The alignment member may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover-up applicator. The method may also include providing a pull member hingedly attached to the base. The pull member may include a pull mechanism configured to engage with a pull tab of a cover-up applicator. The machine may be configured such that the pull member can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first pull member position to a second pull member position. The first pull member position may be close to the bracket. The machine may be configured such that the alignment member can be rotated relative to the base in a first direction from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position. The second alignment member position may be close to the bracket. The machine can be configured such that when (a) the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator, (b) the pulling mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover applicator, (c) the bracket holds the first electronic device, and (d) the pull member rotates relative to the base from a first pull member position to a second pull member position in a first direction, the alignment member can rotate relative to the base from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position to pull the pull tab of the cover applicator, and the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator can be removed from the cover layer of the cover applicator to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0161] Another embodiment includes a method of applying a cover layer to the screen of an electronic device using a cover layer applicator. The method may include attaching the cover layer applicator to a first device that securely holds the electronic device. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The cover layer applicator may further include a protective film removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator may also include an alignment tab. The alignment tab may include an alignment mechanism configured to engage with an alignment base of the first device. The cover layer applicator may further include a pull tab. The pull tab may include a wiper. The method may also include pulling a pull tab on the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer, thereby exposing the adhesive to the screen of the electronic device.

[0162] Further embodiments include a method of providing a cover layer applicator. The method may include providing an adhesive release liner including a top surface and a bottom surface. The method may also include providing a pull tab including a top surface and a bottom surface. The method may further include attaching a wipe to the top surface of the pull tab. The method may additionally include providing a cover layer including a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method may further include attaching the bottom surface of the cover layer to the top surface of the adhesive release liner. The method may additionally include providing a protective film layer including a top surface and a bottom surface. The method may further include attaching the bottom surface of the protective film layer to the top surface of the cover layer. The method may additionally include cutting the protective film layer and the cover layer to form an interface slit between the alignment piece and the device portion, and to form a tail slit between the tail portion and the device portion. The method may further include attaching a sticker to the top surface of the protective film. The sticker may span the interface slit between the device portion and the alignment piece. The device portion of the cover layer may be configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The device portion may have dimensions approximately the same as the screen of the electronic device.

[0163] Another embodiment includes a support. The support may include a base. The support may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The support may further include one or more frame members configured to securely hold the electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position relative to the alignment base. The base, alignment base, and one or more frame members may be configured to hold the cover applicator between the base and the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing the base; and to facilitate the application of the cover layer of the cover applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

[0164] Another embodiment includes a method of providing a support. This method may include providing a base. The method may further include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The method may further include providing one or more frame members configured to securely hold the electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position relative to the alignment base. The base, alignment base, and one or more frame members may be configured to hold the cover applicator between the base and the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device faces the base; and to facilitate the application of the cover layer of the cover applicator to the screen of the electronic device.

[0165] Another embodiment includes a machine. The machine may include a base. The base may include a first end and a second end. The base may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The cover applicator may include a first alignment piece and a second alignment piece. The first alignment piece may include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment piece may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base may include a first side adjacent to the first end of the base. The first side may be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The alignment base may also include a second side adjacent to the second end of the base. The second side may be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The base may further include a groove. The machine may further include a bracket positioned between the first side and the second side of the alignment base. The bracket may be configured to securely hold an electronic device. The machine may additionally include a slider configured to move between the first end and the second end of the base. The slider may include a rod. As the slider moves between the first end and the second end of the base, the rod may be configured to press the cover of the cover applicator toward the screen of the electronic device.

[0166] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a base. The base may include a first end and a second end. The base may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator may include a first alignment piece and a second alignment piece. The first alignment piece may include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment piece may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base may include a first side adjacent to the first end of the base. The first side may be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The alignment base may also include a second side adjacent to the second end of the base. The second side may be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the overlay applicator. The base may further include a groove. The method may further include providing a support positioned between the first side and the second side of the alignment base. The support may be configured to securely hold an electronic device. The method may additionally include providing a slider configured to move between the first and second ends of the base. The slider may include a rod. As the slider moves between the first and second ends of the base, the rod may be configured to press the overlay of the overlay applicator toward the screen of the electronic device.

[0167] Another embodiment may include a machine. The machine may include a base. The machine may also include a support configured to securely hold the electronic device. The support may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The machine may further include an arm. The arm may include an inflatable bladder and a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the inflatable bladder. The arm may be configured to pivotally rotate between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine may be configured such that when the arm is in the closed configuration and the inflatable bladder is inflated, the inflatable bladder may press the cover of the cover applicator toward the screen of the electronic device to attach the adhesive side of the cover to the screen of the electronic device.

[0168] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a base. The method may also include providing a bracket configured to securely hold an electronic device. The bracket may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The method may further include providing an arm. The arm may include an inflatable bladder and a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the inflatable bladder. The arm may be configured to pivotally rotate between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine may be configured such that when the arm is in the closed configuration and the inflatable bladder is inflated, the inflatable bladder can press the cover of the cover applicator toward the screen of the electronic device to attach the adhesive side of the cover to the screen of the electronic device.

[0169] Another embodiment may include a machine. The machine may include a support base. The machine may also include a first bracket configured to hold the first electronic device. The machine may further include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator may include an overlay configured to be applied to the screen of the first electronic device. The machine may also include a cover hingedly attached to the support base. The machine may be configured such that the cover is rotatable relative to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine may be configured in a closed configuration to facilitate the application of the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0170] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a support base. The method may also include providing a first bracket configured to hold a first electronic device. The method may further include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator may include an overlay configured to be applied to the screen of the first electronic device. The method may also include providing a cover hingedly attached to the support base. The machine may be configured such that the cover is rotatable relative to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine may be constructed in a closed configuration to facilitate the application of the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0171] Another embodiment may include a support. The support may include a device slot configured to securely hold an electronic device. The support may also include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover applicator. The cover applicator may include a first alignment tab and a second alignment tab. The first alignment tab may include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment tab may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base may include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The alignment base may also include a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The support may further include a groove disposed between the device slot and the second side of the alignment base.

[0172] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a support. This method may include providing a device slot configured to securely hold an electronic device. The method may also include providing an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover applicator. The cover applicator may include a first alignment piece and a second alignment piece. The first alignment piece may include a first portion of the alignment mechanism. The second alignment piece may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. The alignment base may include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The alignment base may also include a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator. The method may further include providing a groove disposed between the device slot and the second side of the alignment base.

[0173] Another embodiment may include a set of supports. This set of supports may include a first support. The first support may include a first device slot having a first size and configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The first support may also include a first alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a first cover layer applicator. The first cover layer applicator may include a cover layer configured to be applied to the screen of the first electronic device. The set of supports may also include a second support. The second support may include a second device slot having a second size and configured to securely hold a second electronic device. The second support may also include a second alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a second cover layer applicator. The second cover layer applicator may include a cover layer configured to be applied to the screen of the second electronic device. The first size of the first device slot of the first support may differ from the second size of the second device slot of the second support. The first and second supports may be configured to stack in a first connected configuration.

[0174] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a set of supports. The method may include providing a first support. The first support may include a first device slot having a first size and configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The first support may also include a first alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a first cover layer applicator. The first cover layer applicator may include a cover layer configured to be applied to the screen of the first electronic device. The method may also include providing a second support. The second support may include a second device slot having a second size and configured to securely hold a second electronic device. The second support may also include a second alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a second cover layer applicator. The second cover layer applicator may include a cover layer configured to be applied to the screen of the second electronic device. The first size of the first device slot of the first support may differ from the second size of the second device slot of the second support. The first and second supports may be configured to stack in a first connected configuration.

[0175] Another embodiment may include a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include an adhesive release liner comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The cover layer applicator may further include an alignment tab comprising an alignment mechanism. The cover layer applicator may further include a pull tab. The cover layer applicator may further include a wiper. The wiper may include a surface and a first groove extending at least partially through the surface of the wiper. The wiper may be attached to the pull tab. The pull tab, wiper, and adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab can be folded over the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner and can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the adhesive. The pull tab, wiper, and adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can wipe and clean the screen of the electronic device.

[0176] Another embodiment may include a method of providing a cover layer applicator. The method may include providing a cover layer including a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The method may also include providing an adhesive release liner including a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The method may further include providing an alignment tab including an alignment mechanism. The method may further include providing a pull tab. The method may further include providing a wiper. The wiper may include a surface and a first groove extending at least partially through the surface of the wiper. The method may further include attaching the wiper to the pull tab. The pull tab, wiper, and adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab can be folded over the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner and pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the adhesive. The pull tab, wiper, and adhesive release liner can be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper can wipe and clean the screen of the electronic device.

[0177] Other embodiments may include a system. The system may include a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include a first adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include an adhesive release liner comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the first adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The cover layer applicator may further include a protective film removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator may also include an alignment tab comprising an alignment mechanism. The cover layer applicator may also include a pull tab. The system may also include a sticker assembly. The sticker assembly may include a sticker comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and an end portion. The bottom surface may include a second adhesive configured to removably adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The sticker assembly may also include a release liner removably attached to the bottom surface of the sticker. The release liner may include a device portion and an end portion. The end portion of the release liner can be removably attached to the end portion of the sticker. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the device portion of the release liner is removed to expose the second adhesive, the second adhesive on the bottom surface of the sticker can adhere to the screen of the electronic device, and the end portion of the sticker can be folded back on the top surface of the sticker to expose the end portion of the release liner. The pull tab and adhesive release liner can be configured such that the pull tab can be folded to the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner. The sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is folded back on the top surface of the sticker and the end portion of the release liner is removed from the sticker to expose the second adhesive, the end portion of the sticker can adhere to the pull tab, while the pull tab is folded to the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner. The cover layer applicator and sticker assembly can be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker adheres to the pull tab, the pull tab can be pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the first adhesive to the screen of the device. The sticker can be configured to remove dust from the screen of an electronic device when the sticker is removed from the screen.

[0178] Further embodiments include a method. The method may include providing a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may include a first adhesive configured to adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include an adhesive release liner comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the first adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination. The cover layer applicator may further include a protective film removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator may also include an alignment tab comprising an alignment mechanism. The cover layer applicator may also include a pull tab. The method may also include providing a sticker assembly. The sticker assembly may include a sticker comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and end portions. The bottom surface may include a second adhesive configured to removably adhere to a screen of an electronic device. The sticker assembly may also include a release liner removably attached to the bottom surface of the sticker. The release liner may include a device portion and an end portion. The end portion of the release liner may be removably attached to the end portion of the sticker. The sticker assembly may be configured such that, when the device portion of the release liner is removed to expose the second adhesive, the second adhesive on the bottom surface of the sticker may adhere to the screen of the electronic device, and the end portion of the sticker may be folded back on the top surface of the sticker to expose the end portion of the release liner. The pull tab and adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab may be folded to the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner. The sticker assembly may be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker is folded back on the top surface of the sticker and the end portion of the release liner is removed from the sticker to expose the second adhesive, the end portion of the sticker may adhere to the pull tab, while the pull tab is folded to the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner. The overlay applicator and sticker assembly may be configured such that, when the end portion of the sticker adheres to the pull tab, the pull tab may be pulled to remove the sticker from the screen of the electronic device and remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the overlay to expose the first adhesive to the screen of the device. The sticker can be configured to remove dust from the screen of an electronic device when the sticker is removed from the screen.

[0179] Another embodiment includes a cover layer applicator tray. The cover layer applicator tray may include a support that includes a device slot. The device slot may be configured to securely hold an electronic device within the device slot. The cover layer applicator tray may also include a cover layer. The cover layer may include a first side and a second side. The second side may be configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer applicator may also include a release liner. The release liner may be configured to be removed from the second side of the cover layer to allow the second side of the cover layer to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer applicator tray may additionally include an alignment member that couples the support to the cover layer applicator, such that when the cover layer applicator is applied to the screen of the electronic device, the cover layer is aligned with the screen of the electronic device while the electronic device is securely held in the device slot.

[0180] Multiple embodiments may include a cover layer applicator tray. The cover layer applicator tray may include a support that includes a device slot. The device slot may be configured to securely hold an electronic device within the support. The cover layer applicator tray may also include a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer and an adhesive release liner. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may be configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner may be removable from and / or removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator tray may additionally include an alignment member that attaches the support to the cover layer applicator. When the electronic device is securely held in the device slot, the alignment member may align the cover layer of the cover layer applicator with the screen when the cover layer is applied to the screen. In some embodiments, the alignment of the cover layer with the screen via the alignment member is automatic or self-aligning.

[0181] Embodiments may further include a cover layer applicator tray. The cover layer applicator tray may include a support that includes a device slot. The device slot may be configured to hold an electronic device within the support. The cover layer applicator tray may also include a cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may include a cover layer and an adhesive release liner. The cover layer may include a first side and a second side. In some embodiments, the first side is a bottom surface and the second side is a top surface, and in other embodiments, the first side is a top surface and the second side is a bottom surface. The first side may be configured to adhere to the screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner may be removable from the bottom surface of the cover layer and / or removably attached to the first side of the cover layer. The cover layer applicator tray may additionally include an alignment member that couples the support to the cover layer applicator. When the electronic device is held in the device slot, the alignment member may align the cover layer of the cover layer applicator with the screen when the cover layer is applied to the screen. In some embodiments, the device slot can securely hold the electronic device in the bracket, and in the same or different embodiments, the alignment of the cover with the screen via the alignment member is automatic or self-aligned.

[0182] Another embodiment may include a method. The method may include inserting an electronic device into a device slot in a holder of a cover applicator tray. The device slot may be configured to securely hold the electronic device in the holder. The cover applicator tray may include a cover applicator and an alignment member that attaches the holder to the cover applicator. The method may further include rotating the cover applicator relative to the holder to apply a cover layer of the cover applicator to a screen of the electronic device. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface may be configured to adhere to the screen. As the cover layer is applied to the screen, the alignment member may align the cover layer with the screen and maintain the attachment between the holder and the cover applicator. In some embodiments, the alignment of the cover layer with the screen via the alignment member is automatic or self-aligning.

[0183] Another embodiment may include a method. The method may include inserting an electronic device into a device slot in a holder of a cover applicator tray. The device slot may be configured to hold the electronic device in the holder. The cover applicator tray may include a cover applicator and an alignment member that attaches the holder to the cover applicator. The method may further include rotating the cover applicator relative to the holder to apply a cover layer of the cover applicator to a screen of the electronic device. The cover layer may include a first side and a second side. In some embodiments, the first side is a bottom surface and the second side is a top surface; in other embodiments, the first side is a top surface and the second side is a bottom surface. The first side may be configured to adhere to the screen. As the cover layer is applied to the screen, the alignment member may align the cover layer with the screen and maintain the attachment between the holder and the cover applicator. In some embodiments, the device slot may securely hold the electronic device in the holder, and in the same or different embodiments, the alignment of the cover layer with the screen via the alignment member is automatic or self-aligning.

[0184] Another embodiment may include a device. The device may include a cover layer comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The device may also include an adhesive component comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive component may adhere to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive component may be configured to adhere the bottom surface of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device during a single application of the cover layer by adhering the bottom surface of the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device. The device may be configured such that when the cover layer is removed from the screen of the electronic device after a single application of the cover layer, at least a portion of the adhesive component is removed from at least a portion of the cover layer.

[0185] Further embodiments may include a method. The method may include providing a cover layer. The cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The method may further include providing an adhesive component. The adhesive component may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive component may adhere to the bottom surface of the cover layer. The adhesive component may be configured to adhere the bottom surface of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device in a single application of the cover layer by adhering the bottom surface of the adhesive component to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer and the adhesive component may be configured such that when the cover layer is removed from the screen of the electronic device after a single application of the cover layer, at least a portion of the adhesive component can be removed from at least a portion of the cover layer.

[0186] Another embodiment includes a machine. The machine may include a base including a first support. The first support may include a device slot configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine may also include an alignment member hinged to the base at a hinge. The alignment member may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The machine may additionally include a pull member movably attached to the base. The pull member may be configured to remove the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator to expose the adhesive of the cover layer applicator when the alignment member is rotated about the hinge relative to the base from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position.

[0187] Another embodiment includes a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing a machine including a base, the base including a first support. The first support may include a device slot configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The method may also include providing an alignment member hingedly attached to the base at a hinge. The alignment member may include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover applicator. The method may further include providing a pull member movably attached to the base. The pull member may be configured to remove the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator to expose the adhesive of the cover layer of the cover applicator when the alignment member is rotated about the hinge relative to the base from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position.

[0188] Different embodiments of the cover layer applicator can be configured to facilitate the application of a cover layer to the screen of a device. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator can be configured to help remove dust from the device's screen immediately before application. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator can help prevent dust and fingerprints from coming into contact with the adhesive on the cover layer. In various embodiments, the cover layer applicator can be configured to help align the cover layer with the device's screen during application.

[0189] Several embodiments include a machine. The machine may include an adjustable support configured to individually hold electronic devices of different sizes at different times. The machine may also include an alignment base configured to individually engage with the alignment mechanism of a cover layer applicator at different times. Each corresponding cover layer applicator may include a corresponding cover layer configured to be applied to a corresponding surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine may be configured to facilitate the individual application of a corresponding cover layer to a corresponding surface of the electronic device at different times.

[0190] Various embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing an adjustable support configured to individually hold electronic devices of different sizes at different times. The method may also include providing an alignment base configured to individually engage with an alignment mechanism of a cover layer applicator at different times. Each corresponding cover layer applicator may include a corresponding cover layer configured to be applied to a corresponding surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine may be configured to facilitate the individual application of a corresponding cover layer to a corresponding surface of the electronic device at different times.

[0191] Several embodiments include a machine. The machine may include an alignment base. The machine may also include an adjustable bracket including one or more adjustable side holders configured to center an electronic device held in the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base.

[0192] Different embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing an alignment base. The method may also include providing an adjustable bracket including one or more adjustable side holders configured to center an electronic device held in the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base.

[0193] Several embodiments include a machine. The machine may include an alignment base. The machine may also include an adjustable support including a first adjustable holder configured to: (a) be pushed in a first direction by a first side of the electronic device against a first sidewall of the adjustable support after the electronic device is inserted into the adjustable support; and (b) hold the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable support opposite the first sidewall when the electronic device is held within the adjustable support.

[0194] Different embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing an alignment base. The method may also include providing an adjustable bracket including a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed in a first direction by a first side of the electronic device against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket after the electronic device has been inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) retain the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite the first sidewall when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket.

[0195] Several embodiments include a machine. The machine may include an alignment base. The machine may include an adjustable bracket including a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket according to the thickness of an electronic device held within it.

[0196] Different embodiments include a method of providing a machine. The method may include providing an alignment base. The method may also include providing an adjustable bracket including a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket for the thickness of an electronic device held within it.

[0197] Turn to the attached diagram. Figure 1 An exploded view illustrating the various components of a cover layer applicator 100 is shown. The cover layer applicator 100 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those presented herein. This cover layer applicator can be used in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 100 may include an alignment sheet 110, a protective film 120, a cover layer 130, an adhesive release liner 140, and / or a pull tab 150. The cover layer 130 may be a protective film for protecting the screen of an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or smartphone, such as the iPhone developed and sold by Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California, and other devices. The cover layer 130 may be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or another suitable material. The cover layer 130 may be sized such that it partially or completely covers the screen of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the cover layer 130 may have one or more holes, slots, or apertures. For example, cover layer 130 may include a speaker slot 133 that allows sound to pass through cover layer 130 from a speaker on the device. Cover layer 130 may include a button slot 134 that allows a user to press a button on the surface of the device without touching, stretching, or otherwise affecting cover layer 130. Cover layer 130 may include a top surface 131 and a bottom surface 132. In some embodiments, top surface 131 may include a hard coating. In some embodiments, top surface 131 may include an optical coating. In many embodiments, bottom surface 132 may include an adhesive for attaching cover layer 130 to the screen of the device.

[0198] In several embodiments, the protective film 120 may be attached to the top surface 131 of the cover layer 130. In many embodiments, the protective film 120 may have dimensions generally similar to those of the cover layer 130. The protective film 120 may have a first side 129 and a second side 128. The protective film 120 may provide protection for hard or optical coatings on the cover layer 130 during the mounting of the cover layer 130 onto the device. In some embodiments, the protective film 120 may be a thick, flexible film and may have a thickness of, for example, approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 0.4 mm. In many embodiments, the protective film 120 is not stretched or twisted, which may advantageously facilitate alignment of the cover layer 130 on the device. In several embodiments, the protective film 120 may be made of a suitable plastic or paper or another suitable material. The protective film 120 may be configured such that it can be peeled off from the top surface 131 of the cover layer 130. In some embodiments, the protective film 120 may include one or more holes, grooves, or apertures. For example, the protective film 120 may include a speaker slot 123 and a button slot 124, which can be aligned with the speaker slot 133 and the button slot 134 when the protective film 120 is attached to the cover layer 130.

[0199] In some embodiments, the protective film 120 may include an adhesive region 121, which may adhere to the alignment piece 110 at the adhesive region 112. In many embodiments, the protective film 120 may be removably attached to the top surface 131 of the cover layer 130. In some embodiments, the adhesive region 121 of the protective film 120 may be adhered to the adhesive region 112 of the alignment piece 110 using an adhesive. In some embodiments, the protective film 120 may be attached to the alignment piece 110 using a suitable fastening mechanism, such as one or more rivets or hooks and loops, as examples. When the alignment piece 110 is attached to the protective film 120, the alignment piece 110 may extend beyond the protective film 120, such that in some embodiments, a portion of the alignment piece 110 is not adhered to or does not touch the protective film 120. In some embodiments, the alignment piece 110 may include an alignment mechanism 115 at the portion of the alignment piece 110 that is not adhered to or does not touch the protective film 120. Alignment mechanism 115 can facilitate the alignment of alignment piece 110, protective film 120, and cover layer 130 with different features of the device during the application of cover layer 130. Alignment mechanism 115 may be one or more holes, slots, or other suitable alignment aids. In some embodiments, alignment piece 110 is not stretched or twisted, which can help facilitate accurate alignment of cover layer 130 on the device. Alignment piece 110 may be made of plastic or cardboard and may be thicker than protective film 120. In some embodiments, at least a portion of protective film 120 and alignment piece 110 may be integral, or that is, made of the same sheet material. In such embodiments, protective film 120 may be made of a thicker material such as alignment piece 110 to provide sufficient structural support for alignment mechanism 115.

[0200] In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be attached to the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130. In many embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may have dimensions generally similar to those of the cover layer 130. The adhesive release liner 140 may have a first side surface 149 and a second side surface 148. By attaching to the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130, the adhesive release liner 140 may keep the adhesive on the bottom surface 132 covered and protected until the cover layer 130 is ready to adhere to the screen of the device. In many embodiments, the top surface of the adhesive release liner 140 may be removably attached to the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130, and / or may be configured to protect the adhesive on the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130 from contamination. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be a thin, flexible film and may have a thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 0.25 mm. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be made of a material capable of stretching and / or deforming. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be made of a material that will not stretch or twist. In many embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be made of a suitable thin plastic film or paper or another suitable material. The adhesive release liner 140 may be configured such that it can be peeled off from the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may include one of a plurality of holes, slots, or openings. For example, the adhesive release liner 140 may include a speaker slot 143 and a button slot 144, which can be aligned with the speaker slot 133 and the button slot 134 when the adhesive release liner 140 is attached to the cover layer 130.

[0201] In some embodiments, the pull tab 150 may facilitate the removal of the adhesive release liner 140. The pull tab 150 may include a first side 159 and a second side 158. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may include an adhesive region 142 at the second side 148, which may adhere to the pull tab 150 at the adhesive region 151 at the first side 159. In some embodiments, the adhesive region 142 of the adhesive release liner 140 may be adhered to the adhesive region 151 of the pull tab 150 using adhesive. In other embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 may be attached to the pull tab 150 using another suitable fastening mechanism, such as rivets or hooks and loops. When the pull tab 150 is attached to the adhesive release liner 140, the alignment tab 110 may extend beyond the adhesive release liner 140, such that a portion of the pull tab 150 is not adhered to or does not touch the adhesive release liner 140. In several embodiments, the pull tab 150 may be sized such that the distance from the first side 159 to the second side 158 of the pull tab 150 is longer than the distance from the first side 149 to the second side 148 of the adhesive release liner 140. In many embodiments, when the pull tab 150 is attached to the adhesive release liner 140, the pull tab 150 may be folded back adjacent to the first side 159 and may extend along the length of the first side 149 of the adhesive release liner 140 and beyond that first side. In several embodiments, the pull tab 150 may be folded and pulled on the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner 140 to remove the adhesive release liner 140 from the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130 to expose the adhesive. The pull tab 150 may be made of flexible plastic or paper or another suitable material. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner 140 and the pull tab 150 may be integral. In such an embodiment, the adhesive release liner 140 may be made of a thicker alignment sheet 150 to provide sufficient structural support for pulling on the adhesive release liner 140.

[0202] In some embodiments, the pull tab 150 may include a pull aid 156. The pull aid 156 can assist in pulling the pull tab 150 and may be or include one or more holes, slots, grooves, ridges, channels, etc. For example, the pull aid 156 may be two holes in which a user can place two fingers to assist in pulling the pull tab 150, or in which an applicator machine can insert a strip to engage with the pull tab 150. The pull aid 156 may also assist the user in distinguishing the ends of the pull tab 150 and knowing which end to pull when the cover layer 130 is applied to the device.

[0203] In many embodiments, the cover layer applicator 100 and / or pull tab 150 may include a wiper 157. The wiper 157 can remove dust from the device's screen and can facilitate the application of the cover layer 130 to the device's screen without dust between the cover layer 130 and the screen. In several embodiments, the wiper 157 may adhere to the top surface of the pull tab 150. The wiper 157 may be made of microfiber cloth, soft silicone, extruded rubber profile wiping pads, and / or other suitable materials. In various embodiments, the wiper 157 may be a solid block, a row of fins, or another suitable form for cleaning the device's screen. In many embodiments, the wiper 157 may be configured such that when the pull tab 150 is pulled, the wiper 157 can wipe and clean the device's screen, as described in further detail below. In several embodiments, the wiper may be configured to wipe along the length of the device screen. In some embodiments, the length of the device screen may be longer than the width of the device screen.

[0204] In many embodiments, the cover layer applicator 100 can be manufactured such that the protective film 120, the cover layer 130, and the adhesive release liner 140 are each attached and connected to each other. For example, the protective film 120, the cover layer 130, and the adhesive release liner 140 can be attached and then cut such that the sides and other features of the protective film 120, the cover layer 130, and the adhesive release liner 140 are aligned. An alignment tab 110 can then be adhered to the protective film 120, and a pull tab 150 can be adhered to the adhesive release liner 140. In some embodiments, as described above, at least a portion of the protective film 120 and the alignment tab 110 can be integral. For example, the adhesive release liner 140 can be adhered to the cover layer 130 and the cover layer can be adhered to the protective film 120, and the cover layer 130 and the adhesive release liner 140 can be cut to appropriate sizes without cutting the protective film 120.

[0205] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 2A system 200 for applying a cover layer 130 to a device using a cover layer applicator 100 is shown. System 200 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to those shown herein. The system may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. System 200 may include a cover layer applicator 100, a frame 210, and a device 220 (e.g., a smartphone). Frame 210 may include a hole 211 for placing device 220, with the screen face of device 220 facing upwards or away from frame 210. In some embodiments, hole 211 is conformal to device 220. In other embodiments, hole 211 may be large enough to accommodate multiple different electronic devices. Frame 210 may have a height generally similar to the height of device 220. In many embodiments, frame 210 may include an alignment base 212 that may engage with alignment mechanism 115. In some embodiments, alignment base 212 may be one or more protrusions that may fit within one or more slots of alignment mechanism 115. Alignment base 212 and alignment mechanism 115 can be constructed and positioned such that when alignment mechanism 115 engages with alignment base 212, cover layer 130 can be positioned directly above the screen of the device and aligned such that when adhesive release liner 140 is removed, cover layer 130 will adhere to the accurate position on the screen.

[0206] In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 100 can be used to apply the cover layer 130 to the device 220 within the frame 210. The pull tab 150 can be folded such that a second side 158 of the pull tab 150 is pulled from the second side 148 to the first side 149 beneath the adhesive release liner 140, as in... Figure 2 As shown in the diagram. The cover layer applicator 100 can be placed on the frame 210, such that the alignment mechanism 115 engages with the alignment base 212. The frame 210 can be placed above the device 220, with the screen face of the device 220 facing upwards. In many embodiments, by placing the frame 210 above the device 200, the wiper 157 can contact the screen of the device 220. While holding the frame 210, a user can pull the pull tab 150, for example, using the pull aid 156, such that the wiper 157 is pulled across the screen of the device 220, which can remove dust or other particles from the screen of the device 220. In several embodiments, as the pull tab 150 is pulled, the adhesive release liner 140 is pulled from the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130 (…). Figure 1The cover layer 130 is then removed, and adhered to the screen of device 220 in the accurately aligned position. After the cover layer 130 is adhered to the screen of device 220, the user can smooth the cover layer 130 on device 220 to remove any air bubbles between the cover layer 130 and the screen of device 220. The protective film 120 can be removed from the cover layer 130. In some embodiments, the protective film can be removed by lifting and / or pulling the alignment piece 110. In many embodiments, the protective film 120 is removed after any air bubbles have been flattened, thus preventing damage to the cover layer 130 from forceful pushing or rubbing involved in flattening the air bubbles. For example, an optically coated cover layer can be damaged by an object used to flatten air bubbles, such as a credit card. Device 220 can be removed from frame 210 with the cover layer 130 installed.

[0207] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 3 A system 300 for applying a cover layer 130 to a device using a cover layer applicator 100 is shown. System 300 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to those shown herein. The system may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. System 300 may include a cover layer applicator 100, a support 310, and a device 320 (e.g., a smartphone). The support 310 may include a slot 311 for placing the device 320, with the screen facing upwards or away from the support 310. In some embodiments, the slot 311 is conformal to the device 320. In other embodiments, the slot 311 may be large enough to accommodate multiple different electronic devices therein. The slot 311 may have sides and a bottom, and the support 310 may have a height greater than the height of the device 320. In many embodiments, the support 310 may include an alignment base 312 that may engage with an alignment mechanism 115. In some embodiments, the alignment base 312 may be one or more protrusions that may fit into one or more slots in the alignment mechanism 115. The alignment base 312 and the alignment mechanism 115 may be configured and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 115 engages with the alignment base 312, the cover layer 130 may be positioned directly above the screen of the device and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner 140 is removed, the cover layer 130 will adhere to the precise location on the screen.

[0208] In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 100 can be used to apply the cover layer 130 to the device 320 within the support 310. The pull tab 150 can be folded such that a second side 158 of the pull tab 150 is pulled from the second side 148 to the first side 149 beneath the adhesive release liner 140, as in... Figure 3As shown in the diagram. Device 320 can be placed in bracket 310 with the screen side of device 320 facing upwards. Cover applicator 100 can be placed on bracket 310, such that alignment mechanism 115 engages with alignment base 312. In many embodiments, wiper 157 can contact the screen of device 320 by placing cover applicator 110 on bracket 210. While holding bracket 310, a user can pull pull tab 150, for example by using pull aid 156, such that wiper 157 is pulled across the screen of device 320, which can remove dust or other particles from the screen of device 320. In several embodiments, as pull tab 150 is pulled, adhesive release liner 140 is pulled from the bottom surface 132 of cover 130 ( Figure 1 The cover layer 130 is then removed, and adhered to the screen of device 320 in the accurately aligned position. After the cover layer 130 is adhered to the screen of device 320, the user can smooth the cover layer 130 on device 320 to remove any air bubbles between the cover layer 130 and the screen of device 320. The protective film 120 can be removed from the cover layer 130. In some embodiments, the protective film 120 can be removed by lifting and / or pulling the alignment tab 110. In many embodiments, the protective film 120 is removed after any air bubbles have been smoothed out, thus preventing damage to the cover layer 130 from forceful pushing or rubbing involving smoothing air bubbles, as explained above. Device 320 can be removed from bracket 310 with the cover layer 130 installed.

[0209] In yet another embodiment, the cover layer applicator 100 can be used with a machine, such as in... Figure 8 to Figure 14 and Figure 16 to Figure 20 The machine shown in the figure, and described below, can semi-automatically align the cover layer applicator 100 with the device and engage with the pull tab 150 and / or alignment tab 110 to install the cover layer 130 onto the device.

[0210] Advantageously, the cover layer applicator 100 can be used to install the cover layer 130 without dust or particles between the cover layer 130 and the screen of the device. Frame 210 ( Figure 2 ) or frame 310 ( Figure 3The cover layer 130 can be used in conjunction with the cover layer applicator 100 to accurately position the cover layer 130 relative to the features of the device. Advantageously, the cover layer applicator 100 can remove any dust or particles from the screen of the device by wiping it immediately before applying the cover layer 130. Advantageously, by removing the adhesive release liner 140 immediately before applying the cover layer 130, the exposure of the adhesive on the bottom surface 132 is minimized, which prevents dust or other particles from coming into contact with the adhesive. As another advantage, by using the pull tab 150 to remove the adhesive release liner 140 and / or by using the alignment tab 110 to hold the cover layer 130 in place, the user does not need to hold the sides of the cover layer 130, which prevents the user from accidentally contacting the adhesive on the bottom surface 132 of the cover layer 130.

[0211] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 4 An isometric view of the cover layer applicator 400 is shown. Figure 5 A side view of a cover layer applicator 400 is shown. The cover layer applicator 400 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. The cover layer applicator may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The cover layer applicator 400 may be similar to the cover layer applicator 100 (…). Figure 1 ), and different components and / or structures of the cover layer applicator 400 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 1 The different components are generally the same or similar. The cover layer applicator 400 may include a protective film 420, a cover layer 430, an adhesive release liner 440, and / or a pull tab 450. The protective film 420 may be similar to the protective film 120 ( Figure 1 Overlay 430 can be similar to overlay 130. Figure 1 Adhesive release liner 440 can be similar to adhesive release liner 140. Figure 1 ), and / or pull-out film 450 can be similar to pull-out film 150 ( Figure 1 ).

[0212] In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a speaker slot 423 and / or a button slot 424. The speaker slot 423 and / or button slot 424 may extend through the protective film 420, the cover layer 430, and the adhesive release liner 440. In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 400 may include a device portion 470 and an alignment piece 410. The alignment piece 410 may be similar to the alignment piece 110 (…). Figure 1In some embodiments, the device portion 470 and the alignment piece 410 may be made of layers for the protective film 420, the cover layer 430, and the adhesive release liner 440. The alignment piece 410 may include an alignment mechanism 415. The alignment mechanism 415 may be one or more holes, slots, or other suitable alignment aids that facilitate the alignment of the alignment piece 410, the protective film 420, the cover layer 430, and the adhesive release liner 440 with different features of the device during the application of the cover layer 430.

[0213] In many embodiments, the construction of the cover applicator 400 may include layers for adhering and / or attaching materials for the protective film 420, cover layer 430, and adhesive release liner 440. Following the attachment layers, the protective film 420, cover layer 430, and adhesive release liner 440 may be cut to predetermined dimensions for the device portion 470 and alignment piece 410. In some embodiments, cutting the device portion 470 and alignment piece 410 to appropriate sizes may include cutting speaker slots 423, button slots 424, and / or alignment mechanisms 415. As a result of the cutting, the device portion 470 and alignment piece 410 may be abutted and integral over all three layers of the protective film 420, cover layer 430, and adhesive release liner 440, and may extend from a first side 429 to a second side 428. The construction of the cover applicator 400 may also include die-cutting between the alignment piece 410 and the device portion 470 to form an interface slit 460. Die-cutting can be a kiss cut that passes through the adhesive release liner 440 and the cover layer 430, but not through the protective film 420. In several embodiments, the alignment piece 410 may include a top layer integrally formed with the protective film, an intermediate layer attached to the top layer, and / or a bottom layer attached to the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 400 may include a cut between the intermediate layer and the cover layer 530 of the alignment piece 410, and a cut between the bottom layer and the adhesive release liner 440 of the alignment piece 410. As a result of the kiss cut, the dimensions of the device portion 470 at the cover layer 430 and the adhesive release liner 440 may be equal to the size of the device screen. The process of cutting the layers (protective film 420, cover layer 430 and adhesive release liner 440) to appropriate dimensions, cutting the alignment mechanism 415 and other feature slots (e.g., speaker slot 423 and button slot 424), and kissing to form the interface slit 460 can advantageously provide a simpler method for constructing the cover layer applicator 400, and / or the cover layer applicator 400 can be provided with very accurate alignment relative to the cover layer 430 and its features using the alignment mechanism 415.

[0214] In several embodiments, after the alignment tab 410 and the device portion 470 are cut to the appropriate size, the pull tab 450 can be attached to the adhesive release liner 440. The pull tab 450 can be attached to the pull tab 150 (…).Figure 1 The components are roughly similar to or the same as those of the pull tab 450, and different parts or structures of the pull tab 150 can be used with pull tab 150. Figure 1 The different components are the same. The pull tab 450 facilitates the removal of the adhesive release liner 440. The construction of the cover layer applicator 400 may include adhering the pull tab 450 to the adhesive release liner 440. The pull tab may include a first side 459 and a second side 458. The pull tab 450 may include an adhesive region 451 located at or near the first side 459. The adhesive release liner 440 may include an adhesive region 442 located at the device portion 470 immediately adjacent to the interface slit 460. The adhesive region 451 may adhere to the adhesive region 442 to attach the pull tab 450 to the adhesive release liner 440. The pull tab 450 may include a wiper 457 that can remove dust from the device screen and may be similar to wiper 157 ( Figure 1 The pull tab 450 may include a pull aid 156 located on or near the second side 458, which assists the user and / or applicator machine in engaging and pulling the pull tab 450, as described above with pull tab 150. Figure 1 As described above. After the pull tab 450 is attached to the adhesive release liner 440, the user and / or machine can pull the pull tab 450 to peel it back and remove the adhesive release liner 440, starting at the interface slit 460 and peeling it back to the first side 429.

[0215] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 1 An isometric view of a cover layer applicator 600 is shown. The cover layer applicator 600 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. The cover layer applicator may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The cover layer applicator 600 may be similar to the cover layer applicator 100 (… Figure 6 ) and / or cover layer applicator 400 ( Figure 1 ), and different components and / or structures of the cover layer applicator 600 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 4 to Figure 5 ) and / or cover layer applicator 400 ( Figure 1 Figure 4 to Figure 5 The different components are generally the same or similar. The cover layer applicator 600 may include a protective film 620, a cover layer 630, an adhesive release liner 640, and / or a pull tab 650. The protective film 620 may be similar to the protective film 120 (…). Figure 1 ) and / or protective film 420 ( Figures 4-5 Overlay 630 can be similar to overlay 130. Figure 1 ) and / or cover layer 430 ( Figures 4-5 Adhesive release liner 640 can be similar to adhesive release liner 140.Figure 1 ) and / or adhesive release liner 440 ( Figures 4-5 ), and / or pull-film 650 can be similar to pull-film 150 ( Figure 1 ) and / or pull film 450 ( Figures 4-5 ).

[0216] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 600 may include a device portion 670 and an alignment piece 610. The alignment piece 610 may be similar to the alignment piece 110 (…). Figure 1 ) and / or alignment plate 410 ( Figure 4 Device section 670 may be similar to device section 470. Figures 4-5 In some embodiments, the device portion 670 and the alignment piece 610 may be made of layers for the protective film 620, the cover layer 630, and the adhesive release liner 640. The alignment piece 610 may include an alignment mechanism 615, which may be similar to alignment mechanism 115. Figure 1 ) and / or alignment mechanism 415 ( Figures 4-5 Furthermore, the alignment mechanism facilitates the alignment of the alignment tab 610, protective film 620, cover layer 630, and adhesive release liner 640 with different features of the device during the application of the cover layer 630. The pull tab 650 can be integral with the release liner 640 and can be a single-layer material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable backing film. The pull tab 450 facilitates the removal of the adhesive release liner 440.

[0217] In many embodiments, the construction of the cover layer applicator 600 may include layers for adhering and / or attaching materials for the protective film 620, cover layer 630, and adhesive release liner 640. After attaching the layers, the protective film 620 and cover layer 630 may be cut to predetermined dimensions for the device portion 670 and alignment piece 610 without cutting the adhesive release liner 640 and / or pull tab 650. Excess material from the layers for the protective film 620 and cover layer 630 may be removed. In some embodiments, cutting the device portion 670 and alignment piece 610 to appropriate sizes at the layers of the protective film 620 and cover layer 630 may include cutting speaker slots 623, button slots 624, and / or alignment mechanisms 615. Cutting may also include cutting an interface slit 660 between the alignment piece 610 and the device portion 670 through the layers of the protective film 620 and cover layer 630, but not through the adhesive release liner 640. As a result of the cut, the dimensions of the device portion 670 at the cover layer 630 and the protective film 620 can be equal to the size of the device screen. In many embodiments, the alignment patch 610 may include a top layer and a bottom layer attached to the top layer, and the cover layer applicator 600 may include a cut between the top layer of the alignment patch 610 and the protective film 620, and a cut between the bottom layer of the alignment patch and the cover layer 630.

[0218] In several embodiments, after the alignment piece 610 and device portion 670 are cut to appropriate sizes at the layers of the protective film 620 and the cover layer 630, and the interface slit 660 is cut, the construction of the cover layer applicator 600 may include adhering a connecting sticker 680 to the top layer of the protective film 620 to cross the interface slit 660 and to connect the device portion 670 of the protective film 620 to the top layer of the alignment piece 610. The connecting sticker 680 helps maintain alignment between the alignment piece 610 and the device portion 670. In many embodiments, the connecting sticker 680 is not stretched or twisted, which can advantageously facilitate the alignment of the alignment mechanism 615 with the cover layer 630, thus allowing the cover layer 630 to be accurately positioned on the screen of the device.

[0219] In several embodiments, after the alignment tab 610 and device portion 670 are cut to the appropriate size, the wiper 657 can be attached to the pull tab 650. The wiper 657 can remove dust from the device's screen and can function similarly to wiper 157. Figure 1 ) and / or wiper 457 ( Figures 4-5 In some embodiments, after the connecting sticker 680 has been attached between the alignment tab 610 and the device portion 670, the pull tab 650 can be folded back such that the second side 658 folds under the release liner 640 to the first side 659. The pull tab 650 and the release liner 640 can be peeled off from a portion of the alignment tab 610, thus leaving the alignment mechanism 615 uncovered by the release liner 640, allowing the alignment mechanism to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base 212. Figure 2 Or align with base 312 ( Figure 3 The process of cutting the layers at the protective film 620 and the cover layer 630 can advantageously provide a simpler method for constructing the cover layer applicator 600, and / or the cover layer applicator 600 can be provided with very accurate alignment relative to the cover layer 630 and its features using the alignment mechanism 615.

[0220] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 7 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator 700 is shown. The cover layer applicator 700 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. Cover layer applicators may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The cover layer applicator 700 may be similar to cover layer applicator 100 (… Figure 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or cover layer applicator 600 ( Figure 6 ), and different components and / or structures of the cover layer applicator 700 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 1), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or cover layer applicator 600 ( Figure 6 The different components are generally the same or similar. The cover layer applicator 700 may include a protective film 720, a cover layer 730, an adhesive release liner 740, and / or a pull tab 750. The protective film 720 may be similar to the protective film 120 ( Figure 1 ), protective film 420 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or protective film 620 ( Figure 6 Cover layer 730 can be similar to cover layer 130. Figure 1 ), Covering layer 430 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or cover layer 630 ( Figure 6 ); Adhesive release liner 740 can be similar to adhesive release liner 140 ( Figure 1 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or adhesive release liner 640 ( Figure 6 ); and / or pull-tab 750 can be similar to pull-tab 150 ( Figure 1 ), pull film 450 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or pull film 650 ( Figure 6 ).

[0221] In many embodiments, the protective film 720 may include an alignment frame 710 extending around each side of the cover layer 730. The alignment frame 710 may be similar to the alignment piece 110. Figure 1 Alignment plate 410 ( Figures 4-5 ) and / or alignment plate 610 ( Figure 6 In many embodiments, the alignment frame 710 may be integrally formed with the protective film 720. The alignment frame 710 may include an alignment mechanism 715. In some embodiments, the alignment mechanism 715 may include a plurality of holes surrounding the cover layer 730. For example, as in Figures 1-3 As shown, the alignment mechanism 715 may include six holes spaced relatively evenly around the alignment frame 710 and surrounding the cover layer 730. In other embodiments, the alignment mechanism 715 may include more or fewer than six holes. The alignment mechanism 715 may be associated with an alignment base (e.g., similar to alignment base 212). Figures 4-5 ) and / or aligning base 312 ( Figure 6 For example, the cover 700 can be used on a bracket (similar to bracket 310) having an alignment base pin configured to engage with the alignment mechanism 715. The alignment frame 710 can provide alignment at multiple points around the cover and the device, which can advantageously provide accurate alignment and help reduce distortion.

[0222] In some embodiments, constructing the cover layer applicator 700 may include adhering and / or attaching layers of material for the protective film 720 and the cover layer 730. After attaching the layers of material for the protective film 720 and the cover layer 730, constructing the cover layer applicator 700 may include cutting the layers for the protective film 720 and the cover layer 730 to the appropriate size for the protective film 720. Such cutting may include cutting button holes 724 and / or speaker holes 723. Constructing the cover layer applicator 700 may also include a cut through the layer of material for the cover layer 730 to cut the cover layer 730 to its appropriate size, i.e., to the size of the device's screen. In many embodiments, the cut through the layer of material for the cover layer 730 does not extend into the protective film 720.

[0223] In several embodiments, after the cover layer 730 is kissed off, the cover layer 700 can be constructed by adhering an adhesive release liner 740 and a pull tab 750 to the cover layer 730. The pull tab 750 can be integral with the release liner 740 and can be a single-layer material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable backing film. The pull tab 750 facilitates the removal of the adhesive release liner 740. The pull tab 750 may include a pulling aid 756, which may be a piece that allows a user and / or a machine to pull the pull tab 750 and peel the adhesive release liner 740 backward from the cover layer 730. The pull tab 750 may also include a wiper 757. The wiper 757 can remove dust from the screen of the device and can be similar to wiper 157 ( Figure 7 ), wiper 457 ( Figure 2 ) and / or wiper 657 ( Figure 3 ).

[0224] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 1 An isometric view of a machine 800 for applying a cover layer to an apparatus using a cover layer applicator is shown. Figures 4-5 A top view of machine 800 is shown. Figure 6 An isometric view of machine 800 is shown, with the handle assembly not extended, and the outline of cover applicator 100 is shown. Figure 8 An isometric view of machine 800 is shown, with the handle assembly portion extending out. Figure 9 A top view of machine 800 is shown, in which the handle assembly portion extends. Figure 10 An isometric view of machine 800 is shown, with the handle assembly fully extended. Figure 11A top view of machine 800 is shown, with the handle assembly fully extended. Machine 800 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. Machine 800 may be used in conjunction with cover layer applicator 100 to apply cover layer 130 (not shown) to a device. Machine 800 may also be used with other cover layer applicators (e.g., cover layer applicator 400...). Figure 12 ) or cover layer applicator 600 ( Figure 13 Used together. In many embodiments, machine 800 may include a base 810, a bracket 830, and a handle assembly 850. In some embodiments, base 810 may extend from a first side 819 to a second side 818. Base 810 may include a gear 911 ( Figure 14 and Figures 4-5 ), bracket guide rail 913 ( Figure 6 and Figure 9 ) and handle rail 915 ( Figures 12-14 and Figure 9 The bracket guide rail 913 and the handle guide rail 915 can extend partially or completely through the base 810 in the direction from the first side 819 to the second side 818.

[0225] In some embodiments, the handle assembly 850 may include a handle sliding mechanism 851 that engages with a handle rail 915 to attach the handle assembly 850 to a base 810 and allow the handle assembly 850 to slide back and forth along the base 810 in the direction of the handle rail 915. In several embodiments, the handle assembly 850 may include a handle extension 852 and a handle base 854. In some embodiments, the handle extension 852 may extend parallel to the handle rail 915 and the handle base 854 may be substantially perpendicular to the handle extension 852. The handle extension 852 may include handle teeth 853 that engage with gears 911 on the base 810. The handle base 854 may include a handle 855 that a user can use to pull the handle assembly 850 and extend the handle assembly 850 relative to the base 810. In several embodiments, the handle base 854 may include a pulling mechanism 856. In some embodiments, the pulling mechanism 856 may be one or more knobs or pins that can engage with the pulling aid 156 of the pull tab 150 on the cover patch applicator 100, as in Figures 11-14 As shown in the image.

[0226] In some embodiments, the bracket 830 may include a bracket sliding mechanism (not shown) that engages with a bracket guide rail 913 to attach the bracket 830 to the base 810 and allow the bracket 830 to slide back and forth along the base 810 in the direction of the bracket guide rail 913. In many embodiments, the bracket 830 may include bracket teeth 1139 ( Figure 9 The bracket gear teeth can engage with the gear 911 of the base 810. In various embodiments, the bracket 830 may include one or more bracket slots 831 and / or supports 832. In some embodiments, the support 832 may include one or more support tabs 833 that can engage in the bracket slot 831 to hold the support 832 in place. In some embodiments, the bracket 830 may be used with a plurality of supports of different sizes, which may be used for different devices. The bracket slots 831 and support tabs 833 may advantageously allow the bracket 830 to movably hold the support 832, which may allow the machine 800 to be used to apply a cover to a plurality of different types of devices. For example, the bracket 830 may be configured to hold one or more additional supports different from the support 832. One or more additional supports may be configured to securely hold one or more devices having one or more sizes different from the devices assembled in the bracket 832. In some embodiments, the support 832 may be integrally formed with the frame 830. The support 832 may include a recess 834 for placing a device, with the screen facing upwards or away from the support 832. The recess 834 may have sides and a bottom, and the support 832 may have a height greater than the height of the device. In many embodiments, the recess 834 is conformal to the device.

[0227] In some embodiments, the support 832 may include an alignment base 835, which may engage with the alignment mechanism 115, as in Figures 12-14 As shown in the diagram. In the same or other embodiments, the bracket 830 may include an alignment base 835. In some embodiments, the alignment base 835 may be one or more protrusions that may fit into one or more slots in the alignment mechanism 115. The alignment base may be configured to engage with the alignment mechanism 115. The alignment base 835 and the alignment mechanism 115 may be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 115 engages with the alignment base 835, the cover layer 130 ( Figure 9 It can be positioned directly above the screen of the device and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner 140 is removed... Figures 11-14 When the cover layer is 130 ( Figure 10 It will adhere to the exact location on the screen.

[0228] In many embodiments, the support 832 may include a cover 836. In some embodiments, the cover 836 may partially cover the cover applicator 100 and may hold the cover applicator 100 to the support 832. Figure 1 As shown, the cover 836 can cover the alignment mechanism 115 and hold the cover applicator 100 to the alignment base 835 when the alignment mechanism 115 engages with the alignment base 835. In different embodiments, the cover 836 can be removably attached to the bracket 830 and / or the support 832. In other embodiments, the cover 836 can be hingedly attached to the bracket 830 and / or the support 832. In some embodiments, the cover 836 can be snapped onto the support 832 and / or the alignment base 835. In other embodiments, the cover 836 can be attached to the support 832 via a spring hinge that allows the cover 836 to be removably positioned over and near the support 832 to hold the cover applicator 100 and / or to hold the alignment mechanism 115 to the alignment base 835. In some embodiments, the cover 836 may have a trapezoidal or curved shape to allow one or more rollers (described below) to roll over the cover 836.

[0229] In many embodiments, the device can be placed in a support 832 with the screen side of the device facing upwards. The cover layer applicator 100 can be placed on the support 832, as described above, and as in... Figure 1 As shown, this allows the alignment mechanism 115 to engage with the alignment base 835. The cover 836 can be placed over the cover applicator 100.

[0230] In many embodiments, when the handle assembly 850 is not extended, as in Figure 1 As shown, the bracket 830 can be positioned at a first side 819 of the base 810. As the user pulls the handle assembly 855 and extends the handle assembly 855 relative to the base 810, as in... Figures 8-9 As shown, the handle gear 853 moves toward the first side 819, which causes the gear 911 to rotate clockwise, and further causes the bracket gear 1139 and the bracket 830 to move toward the second side 818. As the handle assembly 850 moves away from the bracket 830, the pulling mechanism 856 can pull the pull tab 150, which can pull the wiper 157 on the screen of the device and remove dust or other particles from the screen of the device, and this can peel off the adhesive release liner 140. Figure 9 ) so that the bottom surface 132 ( Figures 8-10The adhesive on the surface is exposed to the screen of the device. In many embodiments, the handle assembly 850 can be pulled in a direction from the second side 818 to the first side 819. For example, the handle assembly 850 can be pulled from a first handle position (such as in...) Figures 11-14 (as shown) Pull to the second handle position (such as) Figure 1 (as shown in the diagram). In several embodiments, when the handle assembly 850 moves from the first handle position (such as in...) Figure 1 (as shown) Move to the second handle position (such as in) Figures 8-10 When (as shown), the bracket 830 can move along a second direction from the first side 819 to the second side 818, which is opposite to the first direction of movement via the handle assembly 850. For example, the bracket 830 can move from the first bracket position (such as in...) Figures 13-14 (as shown) Move to the second bracket position (such as) Figures 8-10 (As shown in the diagram). In several embodiments, the machine 800 may be configured such that when the alignment base 835 engages with the alignment mechanism 115, the pull mechanism 856 engages with the pull tab 150, the bracket 832 holds the device, and the handle assembly 850 is pulled along a first direction from the first handle position to the second handle position, and the adhesive release liner 140 of the cover layer applicator 100 (as shown in the diagram) Figures 13-14 ) can be obtained from the overlay layer 130 ( Figures 8-10 ) removal, which begins at overlay 130 ( Figures 13-14 The leading edge (e.g., close to the alignment mechanism 115) continues to the cover layer 130. Figure 1 The trailing edge of ) so as to cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 Adhesive is exposed on the device's screen.

[0231] In several embodiments, the base 810 may include a roller assembly 820. In some embodiments, the roller assembly 820 may include a roller assembly support 823, a first roller assembly 821, and / or a second roller assembly 822. The roller assembly support 823 may be attached to the base 810 and extend upward or away from the base 810 to provide support for the first roller assembly 821 and / or the second roller assembly 822. The roller assembly support 823 may be configured such that a bracket 830 may slide back and forth between the roller assembly supports 823 and below the first roller assembly 821 and / or the second roller assembly 822. The first roller assembly 821 may be attached to the roller assembly support 823 at a shaft 824. The first roller assembly 821 may include a first roller shaft 925. Figure 1 and Figure 1The first roller shaft may have a first roller surface (not shown) with a width at least equal to the width of the device. In some embodiments, the shaft 824 may be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure to the first roller shaft as the first roller shaft 925 rolls on the cover applicator 100.

[0232] The second roller assembly 822 may be attached to the first roller assembly 821 at a shaft 826. The second roller assembly 822 may include a second roller shaft 827, which may have a second roller surface 828. The width of the second roller surface 828 may be less than the width of the device. In some embodiments, the shaft 826 may be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure on the second roller shaft 827 as it rolls over the cover applicator 100. The width of the second roller surface 828 may be less than the width of the first roller surface (not shown). In many embodiments, the roller assembly 820 may include one or more rollers, such as the first roller shaft 925 and / or the second roller shaft 827. In some embodiments, the width of the second roller surface 828 may be half the width of the device, and the second roller surface 828 may be centered above the device as the carrier 830 moves through the roller assembly 820 from the first side 819 to the second side 818. As the carrier 830 moves from the first side 819 to the second side 818, and as the release liner 140 is removed ( Figure 1 The second roller surface 828 can run along the protective film 120 ( Figure 9 Roll the middle of the upper surface of the cover layer 130 to apply the cover layer. Figure 12 ) adhered to the screen of the device. On the surface of the first roller (not shown), a protective film 120 ( Figure 1 Before the upper surface of the bracket 830 rolls from the first bracket position, such as in Figure 1 As shown, move to the second bracket position, as in Figure 1 As shown, the second roller surface 828 can roll over the upper surface of the protective film 120. In some embodiments, when the bracket 830 moves from the first bracket position to the second bracket position, the first roller surface (not shown) and the second roller surface 828 can roll on the cover applicator 100 and press down to apply the cover 130 ( Figure 1 The exposed adhesive is adhered to the screen of the device. In different embodiments, when the bracket 830 moves from the first bracket position to the second bracket position, one or more of the rollers, such as the first roller surface (not shown) and / or the second roller surface 828, can roll completely over the length of the device screen. This is achieved by the tumbling protective film 120 (… Figures 8-10 (Having a wider first roller surface (not shown)) the protective film 120 is tumbled on the second roller surface 828 before being rolled. Figures 13-14The roller assembly 820 can advantageously hold the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 The material is applied to the screen of the device to reduce the number of bubbles, because the bubbles in the middle can initially be pushed outward by the second roller surface 828.

[0233] In many embodiments, as the user pulls the handle 855 and the pull tab 150 is pulled, the adhesive release liner 140 ( Figure 1 ) at the same rate as the support 832 rolling through the roller assembly 820 from the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 ) bottom surface 132 ( Figure 1 ) peeling backwards, which can be achieved by peeling the cover layer 130 from the adhesive release liner 140 ( Figure 1 After a very short period of exposure, the coating layer () is advantageously exposed to the peel. Figure 1 ) adheres to the screen of the device, thereby preventing dust from adhering to the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 In many embodiments, the bracket 830 can move away from the handle 855 at twice the rate at which the bracket 830 moves through the roller assembly 820, which can advantageously allow the pull tab 150 and the adhesive release liner 140 to move away from the handle 855. Figure 1 Completely from the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 Peel off.

[0234] In the covering layer 130 ( Figure 1 After the cover 130 is adhered to the screen of the device, the user can then apply the cover 130 to the device. Figure 1 Smooth so that the cover layer can be removed 130 ( Figure 1 Air bubbles (if present) between the protective film 120 and the device screen. Figure 1 ) can be obtained from the overlay layer 130 ( Figure 1 Remove. In some embodiments, the protective film 120 can be removed by lifting and / or pulling the alignment piece 110. Figure 1 In many embodiments, the protective film 120 ( Figure 1 Remove after smoothing out any air bubbles, thus making the protective film 120 ( Figure 1 This can prevent damage to the covering layer 130 from forceful pushing or friction that involves smoothing the bubbles. Figure 1 Damage to the cover layer 130, as explained above. Figure 1 Remove the bracket from bracket 832.

[0235] In some embodiments, the cover 836 may be sized such that it can completely cover the protective cover 120. Figure 1The cover 836 can hold the cover applicator 100 close to and / or secure it to the alignment base 835 and / or the device, such that as the extension handle 855 extends, the pulling mechanism 856 pulls the pulling aid 156, and the wiper 157 is pulled on the device, the wiper 157 is held close to the device to remove any dust or other particles from the device. In some embodiments, the cover 836 can be a slightly flexible material that is rigid enough to hold the cover applicator 100 close to the device, but flexible enough to allow the second roller surface 828 and / or the first roller surface (not shown) to provide localized downward pressure through the cover 836 to apply pressure to the cover 130 ( Figure 1 It adheres to the device and facilitates the removal of any air bubbles. For example, the cover 836 can be a transparent plastic material with a thickness of approximately 1 mm to approximately 2 mm. The transparent plastic can advantageously allow the user to see through the cover 836 to ensure the alignment and proper operation of the machine 800.

[0236] In other embodiments, machine 800 does not include roller assembly 820, and cover 836 may be sized such that it can completely cover protective cover 120. Figure 1 The cover 836 may be rigid and may be hinged to the bracket 832 and / or the holder 830. The cover 836 may include a snap or other attachment mechanism located on a side opposite the hinge, which may hold the cover 836 at a predetermined distance from the device screen and facilitate wiping of the device screen by the wiper 157. In another embodiment, the hinge connecting the cover 836 to the bracket 832 and / or the holder 830 may be spring-loaded to hold the cover 836 close to the cover applicator 100.

[0237] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 15 An exploded isometric view of a cover layer applicator 1500 is shown. The cover layer applicator 1500 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. Cover layer applicators may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The cover layer applicator 1500 may be similar to cover layer applicator 100 (… Figures 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figure 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( Figure 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 700 ( Figure 1 ), and different components and / or constructions of the cover layer applicator 1500 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figures 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figure 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( Figure 7) and / or cover layer applicator 700 ( Figure 1 The different components are generally the same or similar. The cover layer applicator 1500 may include a protective film 1520, a cover layer 1530, an adhesive release liner 1540, and / or a pull tab 1550. The protective film 1520 may be similar to the protective film 120 (…). Figures 4-5 ), protective film 420 ( Figure 6 ), protective film 620 ( Figure 7 ) and / or protective film 720 ( Figure 1 Cover layer 1530 can be similar to cover layer 130. Figures 4-5 ), Covering layer 430 ( Figure 6 ), Covering layer 630 ( Figure 7 ) and / or cover layer 730 ( Figure 1 ); Adhesive release liner 1540 can be similar to adhesive release liner 140 ( Figures 4-5 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( Figure 6 ), Adhesive release liner 640 ( Figure 7 ) and / or adhesive release liner 740 ( Figure 1 ); and / or pull-film 1550 can be similar to pull-film 150 ( Figures 4-5 ), pull film 450 ( Figure 6 ), pull film 650 ( Figure 7 ) and / or pull film 750 ( Figure 1 In some embodiments, the protective film 1520, the cover layer 1530, and the adhesive release liner 1540 may be attached to each other, and the pull tab 1550 may be adhered to the adhesive release liner 1540, similar to that described above. Figures 4-5 As shown in the image.

[0238] In many embodiments, the protective film 1520 may include alignment sheets 1510 extending at each corner of the cover layer 1530. The alignment sheets 1510 may be similar to the alignment sheet 110. Figure 6 Alignment plate 410 ( Figure 7 Alignment plate 610 ( Figures 1-3 ) and / or alignment frame 710 ( Figures 4-5 In several embodiments, the alignment sheet 1510 may be integrally formed with the protective film 1520. The alignment sheet 1510 may include an alignment mechanism 1515. In some embodiments, the alignment mechanism 1515 may include a plurality of holes surrounding the cover layer 1530. For example, as in Figure 6As shown, the alignment mechanism 1515 may include holes located at each of the alignment tabs 1510 and at each corner surrounding the cover layer 1530. The alignment tabs 1510 can provide alignment at multiple points surrounding the cover layer 1530, which can advantageously provide accurate alignment and help reduce distortion. In some embodiments, the pull tab 1550 may include a pull aid 1556, which may be similar to pull aid 156 (… Figure 7 ) and / or pull auxiliary component 456 ( Figure 15 ).

[0239] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 1 An isometric view of machine 1600 in the first configuration is shown. Figures 4-5 A top view of the machine 1600 in the second configuration is shown. Figure 16 A side view of machine 1600 in the second configuration is shown. Figure 17 A side view of machine 1600 in a third configuration is shown. Machine 1600 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, machine 1600 may include a base 1610, a bracket 1620, a first frame 1630, and / or a second frame 1640. In some embodiments, the first frame 1630 may be an alignment member hingedly attached to the base 1610. In several embodiments, the second frame 1640 may be a pull member hingedly attached to the base 1610. The bracket 1620 may include a slot 1621 for placing a device 1650 (e.g., a smartphone), with the screen facing upwards or away from the bracket 1620. The bracket 1620 may also include a recess 1622 surrounding the slot 1621 to allow a user to remove the device from the bracket 1620. In some embodiments, the slot 1621 is conformal to the device 1650. In some embodiments, the bracket 1620 may be integral with the base 1610. In some embodiments, the bracket 1620 may be removable from the base 1610. For example, the base 1610 may be configured to hold one or more additional brackets different from the bracket 1620. One or more additional brackets may be configured to securely hold one or more devices having one or more dimensions different from those of the devices assembled in the bracket 1620.

[0240] In several embodiments, the first frame 1630 may be attached to the base 1610 at a first hinge 1631 and may rotate about the first hinge 1631. For example, the first frame 1630 may be positioned relative to the base 1610 in a first direction from a first position (such as...). Figure 18 (As shown) rotate to a second position close to the support 1620 (such as in Figure 19(As shown in the diagram). In many embodiments, the second frame 1640 may be attached to the base 1610 at the second hinge 1641 and may rotate about the second hinge 1641. For example, the second frame 1640 may be positioned relative to the base 1610 in a first direction from a first position near the support 1620 (such as...). Figures 16-18 (as shown) rotate to the second position (such as in) Figure 19 (As shown in the diagram). The first frame 1630 may include an alignment base 1632 that can engage with an alignment mechanism 1515 to secure the cover layer applicator 1500 to the first frame 1630. In some embodiments, when the machine 1600 is in a first configuration where the support 1620 is not covered, as in Figures 17-18 As shown, device 1650 can be placed in slot 1621, and cover layer applicator 1500 can be attached to first frame 1630, wherein cover layer applicator 1500 is oriented with protective film 1520 facing first frame 1630 and adhesive release liner 1540 facing upward or away from first frame 1630. In some embodiments, first frame 1630 may include holes or windows 1633, and / or second frame 1640 may include holes or windows 1643. Holes or windows 1633 and / or holes or windows 1643 allow a user to see through and / or through first frame 1630 and second frame 1640.

[0241] When machine 1600 is in the second position of the second frame 1640 covering bracket 1620, as in Figure 16 As shown, the pull tab 1550 can be attached to the second frame 1640 simultaneously with the cover layer applicator 1500 attached to the first frame 1630. The second frame 1640 may include a pulling mechanism 1741 that can engage with a pulling aid 1556 of the pull tab 1550. The pulling mechanism 1741 may be a protrusion or other suitable attachment mechanism. In various embodiments, the machine 1600 may be configured such that when the alignment base 1632 engages an alignment mechanism (such as an alignment sheet 1510), the pulling mechanism 1741 engages the pull tab 1550, the bracket 1620 retaining device, and the second frame 1640 moves relative to the base 1610 from an approaching first position (such as at) along a first direction. Figure 16 (as shown) rotate to the second position (such as in) Figures 17-18 As shown in the diagram, the first frame 1630 can be positioned relative to the base 1610 in a first direction from a first position (such as in...). Figures 17-18 (as shown) rotate to the second position (such as in) Figure 16 As shown in the diagram), and the adhesive release liner 1540 can be removed from the cover layer 1530 (as shown in the diagram). Figures 16-18 Remove ) in order to remove the overlay 1530 ( Figure 19 The adhesive is exposed on the device's screen.

[0242] For ease of illustration, for example, after the pull tab 1550 is attached to the second frame 1640, the user can lift the second frame 1640, which can pull the pull tab 1550 and begin to remove the adhesive release liner 1540 from the cover layer 1530. Figure 15 Peeling. Lifting the second frame 1640 from the base 1610 and pulling the pull tab 1550 will cause the first frame 1630 to be lifted from the base 1610 around the hinge 1631, as in Figure 15 As shown in the diagram. Continued rotation of the second frame 1640 around the second hinge 1641 can cause the adhesive release liner 1540 to detach from the cover layer 1530. Figure 15 The coating layer 1530 was peeled off, thus exposing it. Figure 19 The adhesive on the bottom. In many embodiments, the second frame 1640 can be lifted and fully rotated about the second hinge 1641 while pulling the pull tab 1550 and removing the adhesive release liner 1540 to allow the first frame 1630 to rotate further about the first hinge 1631 and descend toward the device 1650. When the second frame 1640 has been fully rotated about the second hinge 1641, the adhesive release liner 1540 can be completely removed from the cover layer 1530 ( Figure 15 The first frame can be completely lowered onto device 1650 after removal. In cover layer 1530 ( Figure 15 After being adhered to the screen of device 1650, the user can pass through the hole 1633 to allow the cover 1530 on device 1650 to adhere. Figure 15 Smooth so that the cover layer can be removed 1530 ( Figure 15 Any air bubbles between the first frame 1630 and the screen of device 1650. The first frame 1630 can be lifted and removed from the protective film 1520. The protective film 1520 can be removed from the cover layer 1530. Figure 15 Remove. In some embodiments, the protective film 1520 can be removed by lifting and / or pulling the aligned sheet 1510. In many embodiments, the protective film 1520 is removed after any air bubbles have been flattened, thus preventing the protective film 1520 from being damaged by forceful pushing or rubbing involving the smoothing of air bubbles on the cover layer 1530. Figure 15 Damage to the cover layer 1530, as explained above. Device 1650 may be affected by the cover layer 1530. Figure 15 The installation is removed from bracket 1620. In many embodiments, machine 1600 can be lightweight and portable, for example, so that it can be carried around by a sales assistant.

[0243] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 15An isometric view of a machine 2000 for applying a cover layer to an apparatus using a cover layer applicator is shown, the isometric view showing an extended cover layer cover. Figure 20 An isometric view of machine 2000 is shown, in which the cover is engaged and a roller presses against the tenon of the cover. Figure 21 An isometric view of machine 2000 is shown, in which the cover is engaged and the roller is disengaged from the cover. Machine 2000 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. Machine 2000 may be used with a cover applicator (such as cover applicator 100). Figure 22 Use them together to combine the overlay (overlay 130) Figure 1 The machine 2000 can also be used with other cover layer applicators (e.g., cover layer applicator 400). Figure 1 ) and / or cover layer applicator 600 ( Figures 4-5 Machine 2000 can be used together with Machine 800. Figure 6 Furthermore, different parts or structures of machine 2000 can be integrated with machine 800. Figures 8-14 The different components of the machine are largely the same or similar, but may include variations in the roller assembly and cover. The operation of machine 2000 can be similar to that of machine 800. Figures 8-14 ) operation.

[0244] In many embodiments, machine 2000 may include a base 2010, a bracket 2030, and a handle assembly 2050, and may correspond to machine 800 in a manner generally similar to that of machine 800. Figures 8-14 The base 2010, bracket 830, and handle assembly 850 are operated in a manner consistent with the operation of the base 810, bracket 830, and handle assembly 850. The base 2010 can extend from a first side 2019 to a second side 2018. The bracket 2030 can be configured to hold a support 2032, which can be substantially similar to the support 832. Figures 8-14 The bracket 2030 can be used with a variety of different supports that can be configured for different devices. The bracket 2032 may include an alignment base 2035, which can be used with the alignment mechanism 115. Figures 8-14 ) join.

[0245] The bracket 2030 may include a cover 2036 that can cover the cover applicator 100. Figure 1 ) and can also apply the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 1 The device is held in place on the bracket 2032. In many embodiments, the device can be placed in the bracket 2032 with the screen side of the device facing upwards, as in... Figure 1As shown in the figure. Covering layer applicator 100 ( Figures 20-22 ) can be placed on the bracket 2032, so that the alignment mechanism 115 ( Figure 1 The cover 2036 engages with the alignment base 2035. The cover 2036 can be positioned above the cover applicator 100. The cover 2036 can be attached to the bracket 2030 at one end closer to the first end 2019, and / or can be attached to the hinge 2037. In other embodiments, the cover 2036 can alternatively be attached to the bracket 2032. In many embodiments, the hinge 2037 can be a spring-loaded hinge that can bias the cover 2036 to cover the cover applicator 100. Figure 1 In other embodiments, the cover 2036 may include a snap or other attachment mechanism located on a side opposite the hinge 2037. The cover 2036 may support the cover applicator 100 at a predetermined distance from the device screen. Figure 1 ) and can be used with wiper 157 ( Figure 1 Pull the wipers sequentially so that the screen of the cleaning device can provide sufficient pressure to the wiper.

[0246] The cover 2036 may include a frame 2071 extending around the cover plate 2072. The frame 2071 and / or the cover plate 2072 may be generally rectangular. In many embodiments, the cover plate 2072 may be a piece of flexible or semi-flexible plastic. The cover plate 2072 may be configured to accompany the wiper 157 ( Figure 1 Move the wiper across the screen of the device and press it down towards the screen of the device. (157) Figure 1 In several embodiments, the cover plate 2072 may be close to the screen of the device to fix the cover layer 130. Figure 1 Cover plate 2072 may be approximately 1.5 mm thick. In several embodiments, cover plate 2072 may include a tenon 2073, which may be formed by two slits 2074 extending through the thickness of cover plate 2072. In some embodiments, cover plate 2072 may be attached to frame 2071 around the entire perimeter of frame 2071 except at tenon interface 2075, where tenon 2073 contacts frame 2071. Tenon 2073 may be located at the center between the sides of cover plate 2072 and / or may extend through cover plate 2072 from a side partially facing hinge 2037 opposite to hinge 2037. Tenon 2073 may be configured to approach cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 The leading edge of ) is adjacent to the alignment mechanism 115 ( Figure 3 ) Covering layer applicator 100 ( Figure 1 The tenon 2073 may include a center gasket 2076. The center gasket 2076 may be made of foam or elastomer material.

[0247] The base 2010 may include a roller assembly 2020. The roller assembly 2020 may be similar to roller assembly 820. Figure 1 The roller assembly 2020 may include roller assembly supports 2023 and / or roller beam supports 2021. Roller assembly supports 2023 may be attached to the base 2010 and extend upward or away from the base 2010 to provide support for the roller beam supports 2021. Roller assembly supports 2023 may be configured such that the bracket 2030 can slide back and forth between the roller assembly supports 2023 and below the roller beam supports 2021. The roller beam supports 2021 may be attached to the roller assembly supports 2023 at the shaft 2024. The roller beam supports 2021 may include a roller 2025, which may have a central roller surface 2026 with a width less than or equal to the width of the tongue 2073 and can roll on a center between two sides of the cover 2036. The roller 2025 may include one or more side roller surfaces 2027, which can roll along the sides of the frame 2071. In some embodiments, shaft 2024 may be spring-loaded to provide downward pressure for roller 2025 as center roller surface 2026 rolls over cover cover 2036.

[0248] In some embodiments, as the handle assembly 2050 extends and the bracket 2030 moves from the first side 2019 to the second side 2018, the center roller surface 2026 can roll along the center top surface of the cover 2036. In many embodiments, as the handle assembly 2050 extends and the pull tab 150 is pulled, the wiper 157 ( Figures 8-14 ) is pulled away from the leading edge of the cover 2036 opposite to the hinge 2037, so that the wiper 157 ( Figure 1 When the central roller surface 2026 first contacts the tenon 2073 at the tenon interface 2075, it can be outside the area adjacent to the tenon interface 2075. In many embodiments, the central roller surface 2026 rolls on the tenon 2073, as in... Figure 1 As shown, it can provide sufficient pressure to press the tenon 2073 in order to attach the cover layer 130 ( Figure 21 The exposed adhesive adheres to the surface of the device and removes air bubbles. The center gasket 2076 can distribute pressure and is located adjacent to the cover layer 130 of the tongue and tongue interface 2075. Figure 1 Controlled pressure is provided at the leading edge of the cover layer 130. Figure 1 A solid adhesive layer 130 is provided between the cover layer and the screen of the device in the middle. Figure 1 The adhesive can be impregnated to adhere to the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1The edge of ).

[0249] In many embodiments, one or both sides of the frame 2071 may include a cam 2077. In some embodiments, the cam 2077 may be configured to lift the roller 2025, such as by rolling the side roller 2027 over the ramp and lifted portion of the cam 2077, to prevent the center roller surface 2026 from pressing down on the cover 2036. In many embodiments, after the center roller surface 2026 has rolled over the length of the tenon 2073, the cam 2077 may lift the roller 2025, which may disengage the roller surface 2026 from the cover 2036 and allow the machine 2000 to more easily pull off the adhesive release liner 140 below the portion of the cover 2036 adjacent to the hinge 2037. Figure 1 ), such as in Figure 1 As shown in the diagram. Cam 2077 can be positioned close to and aligned with alignment mechanism 115 ( Figure 22 At the trailing edge of the corresponding cover layer 130.

[0250] Continuing with the attached chart, Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method 2300 for providing a cover layer applicator is shown. Method 2300 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 2300 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2300 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2300 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 2300 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator may be used with cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 23 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figure 1 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( Figures 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( Figure 6 ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( Figure 7 Similar or identical.

[0251] refer to Figure 15 Method 2300 may include a box 2301 that provides an overlay. In many embodiments, the overlay may be associated with overlay 130 ( Figure 23 ), Covering layer 430 ( Figure 1 ), Covering layer 630 ( Figures 4-5 ), Covering layer 730 ( Figure 6 ) and / or cover layer 1530 ( Figure 7Similar to or the same as cover layer 130. In several embodiments, the cover layer may have a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the cover layer may be similar to or the same as cover layer 130. Figure 15 ) top surface 131 ( Figure 1 Similar to or the same as the cover layer. The bottom surface of the cover layer can be the same as the cover layer 130 ( Figure 1 ) bottom surface 132 ( Figure 1 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to the screen of an electronic device.

[0252] In some embodiments, method 2300 may include a frame 2302 for providing an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner may be used with adhesive release liner 140 ( Figure 1 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( Figure 1 ), Adhesive release liner 640 ( Figures 4-5 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( Figure 6 ) and / or adhesive release liner 1540 ( Figure 7 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner may have a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination.

[0253] In several embodiments, method 2300 may include a frame 2303 for providing a protective film. In some embodiments, the protective film may be associated with protective film 120 ( Figure 15 ), protective film 420 ( Figure 1 ), protective film 620 ( Figures 4-5 ), protective film 720 ( Figure 6 ) and / or protective film 1520 ( Figure 7 Similar or identical. In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer.

[0254] In many embodiments, method 2300 may include a block 2304 for providing an alignment piece. In some embodiments, the alignment piece may be associated with alignment piece 110 ( Figure 15 Alignment plate 410 ( Figure 1 Alignment plate 610 ( Figures 4-5 Alignment frame 710 ( Figure 6 ) and / or align the sheet 1510 ( Figure 7 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the alignment piece may include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism may be the same as alignment mechanism 115 ( Figure 15 Alignment mechanism 415 Figure 1 Alignment mechanism 615 Figure 4 Alignment mechanism 715 Figure 6) and / or alignment mechanism 1515 ( Figure 7 Similar to or the same as. In different embodiments, the alignment mechanism of the alignment piece can be configured to be similar to that of the alignment base (such as alignment base 212). Figure 15 Alignment base 312 ( Figure 2 Alignment base 835 ( Figure 3 , Figures 8-9 Alignment base 1632 ( Figures 13-14 ) and / or align with base 2035 ( Figures 16-19 )) Join together so that the cover layer is aligned with the screen of the electronic device.

[0255] In several embodiments, the alignment patch may include a top layer integrally formed with a protective film, an intermediate layer attached to the top layer, and a bottom layer attached to the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the method 2300 of providing a cover layer applicator may include providing cuts between the intermediate layer and the cover layer of the alignment patch, and between the bottom layer of the alignment patch and the adhesive release liner.

[0256] In various embodiments, the alignment patch may include a top layer and a bottom layer attached to the top layer. In some embodiments, the method 2300 of providing a cover layer applicator may include providing cutouts between the top layer of the alignment patch and the protective film, and between the bottom layer of the alignment patch and the cover layer. In some embodiments, the method 2300 of providing a cover layer applicator may include providing a sticker attached to and across the cutout between the protective film and the top layer of the alignment patch.

[0257] In some embodiments, the alignment sheet may include an alignment frame extending around each side of the cover layer. In several embodiments, the alignment frame may be integrally formed with the protective film. In many embodiments, the alignment frame may include an alignment mechanism. In various embodiments, the alignment mechanism may include at least six holes.

[0258] In several embodiments, the alignment sheet may include alignment sheet-like features extending at each corner of the cover layer. In some embodiments, the alignment sheet-like features may be integrally formed with the protective film. In other embodiments, the alignment sheet-like features may include alignment mechanisms.

[0259] In several embodiments, method 2300 may include a frame 2305 for providing a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab may be associated with pull tab 150 ( Figure 20 ), pull film 450 ( Figure 1 ), pull film 650 ( Figures 4-5 ), pull film 750 ( Figure 6 ) and / or pull film 1550 ( Figure 7 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the pull tab may include a wiper. The wiper may be the same as wiper 157 ( Figure 15 ), wiper 457 (Figure 1 Wipe 657 ( Figure 4 ) and / or wiper 757 ( Figure 6 Similar to or identical to the adhesive release liner. In some embodiments, the pull tab may be integral with the adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, the pull tab (including a wiper) and the adhesive release liner may be configured such that the pull tab can be folded and pulled on the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer to expose the adhesive. In several embodiments, the pull tab (including a wiper) and the adhesive release liner may be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper may be configured to wipe and clean the screen of the electronic device. In several embodiments, the pull tab (including a wiper) and the adhesive release liner may be configured such that when the pull tab is pulled, the wiper may be configured to wipe along the length of the screen of the electronic device, which is greater than the width of the screen of the electronic device.

[0260] Continue to the next attached image. Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of method 2400 for providing a machine is shown. Method 2400 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 2400 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2400 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2400 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 2400 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine may be associated with machine 800 (… Figure 15 ) and / or Machine 2000 ( Figures 8-14 Similar or identical.

[0261] refer to Figures 20-22 Method 2400 may include a frame 2401 providing a base. In many embodiments, the base may be connected to a base 810 ( Figures 8-9 ) and / or base 2010 ( Figures 11-14 Similar to or the same as. In different embodiments, the base may include a roller assembly. The roller assembly may be similar to roller assembly 820 ( Figures 8-9 ) and / or roller assembly 2020 ( Figures 11-14 Similar to or the same as. The roller assembly may include one or more rollers, such as a first roller surface or a second roller surface 828. Figure 17 , ​ , ​ ), center roller surface 2026 ( ​ ) and / or side roller surface 2027 ( ​ ).

[0262] In some embodiments, method 2400 may include a frame 2402 providing a bracket. The bracket may be associated with bracket 830 ( ​ ) and / or bracket 2030 ( ​ Similar to or the same as bracket 832. In several embodiments, the bracket may include a first support. The first support may be similar to bracket 832. ​ , ​ ) and / or bracket 2032 ( ​ Similar to or the same as. The first bracket can be configured to securely hold the first electronic device. In many embodiments, the bracket may include an alignment base. The alignment base may be similar to alignment base 212 ( ​ Alignment base 312 ( ​ Alignment base 835 ( ​ , ​ Alignment base 1632 ( ​ ) and / or align with base 2035 ( ​ Similar to or the same as. The alignment base can be configured to work with a cover layer applicator (such as cover layer applicator 100). ​ ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( ​ ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( ​ ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( ​ ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( ​ Alignment mechanisms (such as alignment mechanism 115) ​ Alignment mechanism 415 ​ Alignment mechanism 615 ​ Alignment mechanism 715 ​ ) and / or alignment mechanism 1515 ( ​ )) join.

[0263] In several embodiments, method 2400 may include block 2403 providing a handle assembly. The handle assembly may be associated with handle assembly 850 (…). ​ ) and / or handle assembly 2050 ( ​ Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the handle assembly may include a handle. The handle may be similar to handle 855 ( ​ , ​ Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the handle assembly may include a pulling mechanism. The pulling mechanism may be similar to pull mechanism 856 ( ​ , ​ ) and / or pulling mechanism 1741 ( ​ , FIG. 19 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the pulling mechanism may be configured to work with the pull tab of the cover layer applicator, such as pull tab 150. FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIGS. 4-5), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ), pull film 750 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or pull film 1550 ( FIG. 15 ) join.

[0264] In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the handle assembly can be pulled from a first handle position to a second handle position in a first direction relative to the base. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the handle assembly moves from the first handle position to the second handle position, the bracket can move from a first bracket position to a second bracket position in a second direction relative to the base. The second direction may be opposite to the first direction. In several embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator, the pulling mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover applicator, the first bracket holds the first electronic device, and the handle assembly is pulled from the first handle position to the second handle position in the first direction relative to the base, the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator can be removed from the cover of the cover applicator, starting at the leading edge of the cover and continuing to the trailing edge of the cover, to expose the adhesive of the cover of the cover applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0265] In some embodiments, the machine may be configured such that as the tray moves from a first tray position to a second tray position, one or more rollers may be configured to roll and press down on the cover layer applicator to adhere the exposed adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device. In several embodiments, method 2400 may include providing a cover layer cap. The cover layer cap may be associated with cover layer cap 836 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 12-14 ) and / or cover layer cover 2036 ( FIGS. 20-22 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the cover can be configured to secure the cover applicator to the alignment base when the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator engages with the alignment base.

[0266] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 25 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of method 2500 for providing a machine is shown. Method 2500 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 2500 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2500 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2500 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 2500 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine may be associated with machine 1600 ( FIGS. 16-19 Similar or identical.

[0267] refer to FIG. 25 Method 2500 may include a frame 2501 providing a base. In many embodiments, the base may be connected to a base 1610 ( FIGS. 16-19 Similar or identical.

[0268] In some embodiments, method 2500 may include a frame 2502 providing a support. The support may be connected to support 1620 ( FIG. 16 Similar or identical. The bracket can be configured to securely hold the first electronic device.

[0269] In several embodiments, method 2500 may include a frame 2503 providing an alignment member. The alignment member may be connected to a first frame 1630 ( FIGS. 16-19 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the alignment member may be hingedly attached to the base. In several embodiments, the alignment member may include an alignment base. The alignment base may be similar to alignment base 212 ( FIG. 2 Alignment base 312 ( FIG. 3 Alignment base 835 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 13-14 Alignment base 1632 ( FIGS. 16-19 ) and / or align with base 2035 ( FIG. 20 Similar to or the same as. The alignment base can be configured to work with a cover layer applicator (such as cover layer applicator 100). FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 15 Alignment mechanisms (such as alignment mechanism 115) FIG. 1 Alignment mechanism 415 FIG. 4 Alignment mechanism 615 FIG. 6 Alignment mechanism 715 FIG. 7 ) and / or alignment mechanism 1515 ( FIG. 15 )) join.

[0270] In several embodiments, method 2500 may include a frame 2504 providing a pull member. The pull member may be connected to a second frame 1640. FIGS. 16-19 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the pull member may be hingedly attached to the base. In several embodiments, the pull member may include a pull mechanism. The pull mechanism may be similar to pull mechanism 856 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 11-14 ) and / or pulling mechanism 1741 ( FIG. 17 , FIG. 19Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the pulling mechanism may be configured to work with the pull tab of the cover layer applicator, such as pull tab 150. FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ), pull film 750 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or pull film 1550 ( FIG. 15 ) join.

[0271] In some embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the pull member can be rotated from a first pull member position to a second pull member position in a first direction relative to the base. The first pull member position may be close to the support. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the alignment member can be rotated from a first alignment member position to a second alignment member position in a first direction relative to the base. The second alignment member position may be close to the support. In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator, the pull mechanism engages with the pull tab of the cover applicator, the support holds the first electronic device, and the pull member rotates from the first pull member position to the second pull member position in a first direction relative to the base, the alignment member can rotate from the first alignment member position to the second alignment member position in a first direction relative to the base to pull the pull tab of the cover applicator, and the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator can be removed from the cover layer of the cover applicator to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0272] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 26 A flowchart is shown of an embodiment of method 2600 for applying a cover layer to the screen of an electronic device using a cover layer applicator. Method 2600 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiment shown herein. Method 2600 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2600 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 2600 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 2600 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator may be used with cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 15 Similar to or the same as cover layer 130. In many embodiments, the cover layer may be similar to cover layer 130. FIG. 1 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIGS. 4-5), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer 1530 ( FIG. 15 Similar or identical.

[0273] refer to FIG. 26 Method 2600 may include attaching a cover layer applicator to a first device via frame 2601. In some embodiments, the first device may be a frame. The frame may be connected to frame 210 ( FIG. 2 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the first device may be a bracket. The bracket may be similar to bracket 310 ( FIG. 3 ), bracket 832 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 12-14 ) and / or bracket 2032 ( FIG. 20 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the first device may be a machine. The machine may be similar to machine 800 ( FIGS. 8-14 ), Machine 1600 ( FIGS. 16-19 ) and / or Machine 2000 ( FIGS. 20-22 Similar or identical. In many embodiments, the first device can securely hold the electronic device.

[0274] In many embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a cover layer. In many embodiments, the cover layer may be associated with cover layer 130 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer 1530 ( FIG. 15 Similar to or the same as cover layer 130. In several embodiments, the cover layer may have a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the cover layer may be similar to or the same as cover layer 130. FIG. 1 ) top surface 131 ( FIG. 1 Similar to or the same as the cover layer. The bottom surface of the cover layer can be the same as the cover layer 130 ( FIG. 1 ) bottom surface 132 ( FIG. 1 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to the screen of an electronic device.

[0275] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include an adhesive release liner. The adhesive release liner may be attached to adhesive release liner 140 (…). FIG. 1 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Adhesive release liner 640 ( FIG. 6 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or adhesive release liner 1540 ( FIG. 15Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner may have a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the adhesive release liner may be removably attached to the bottom surface of the cover layer. In some embodiments, the adhesive release liner may be configured to protect the adhesive at the bottom surface of the cover layer from contamination.

[0276] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a protective film. In some embodiments, the protective film may be associated with protective film 120 ( FIG. 1 ), protective film 420 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), protective film 620 ( FIG. 6 ), protective film 720 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or protective film 1520 ( FIG. 15 Similar or identical. In many embodiments, the protective film can be removably attached to the top surface of the cover layer.

[0277] In various embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include an alignment patch. In some embodiments, the alignment patch may be associated with alignment patch 110 ( FIG. 1 Alignment plate 410 ( FIGS. 4-5 Alignment plate 610 ( FIG. 6 Alignment frame 710 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or align the sheet 1510 ( FIG. 15 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the alignment piece may include an alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism may be the same as alignment mechanism 115 ( FIG. 1 Alignment mechanism 415 FIG. 4 Alignment mechanism 615 FIG. 6 Alignment mechanism 715 FIG. 7 ) and / or alignment mechanism 1515 ( FIG. 15 Similar to or the same as. In different embodiments, the alignment mechanism of the alignment piece can be configured to be aligned with the alignment base of the first device, such as alignment base 212. FIG. 2 Alignment base 312 ( FIG. 3 Alignment base 835 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 13-14 Alignment base 1632 ( FIGS. 16-19 ) and / or align with base 2035 ( FIG. 20 ) join.

[0278] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a pull tab. In some embodiments, the pull tab may be associated with pull tab 150 ( FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ), pull film 750 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or pull film 1550 ( FIG. 15Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the pull tab may include a wiper. The wiper may be the same as wiper 157 ( FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 ) and / or wiper 757 ( FIG. 7 Similar or identical.

[0279] In some embodiments, method 2600 may include a frame 2602 of a pull tab on the bottom surface of the adhesive release liner to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom surface of the cover layer, thereby exposing the adhesive to the screen of the electronic device.

[0280] Continuing with the attached chart, FIGS. 27-30 A perspective view of components of a cover layer applicator 3000 is shown. FIG. 30 The entirety of the cover layer applicator is shown, and a method of constructing the cover layer applicator 3000 is illustrated. The cover layer applicator 3000 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. The cover layer applicator may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The cover layer applicator 3000 may be similar to the cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 15 ), and different components and / or structures of the cover layer applicator 3000 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 15 The different parts are roughly the same or similar.

[0281] As in FIG. 27 As shown, the cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 30 The release liner 2740 can be constructed to include an adhesive release liner 2740 and a pull tab 2750. In some embodiments, the pull tab 2750 may be integrally formed with the release liner 2740 and may be a single-layer material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable backing film. The pull tab 2750 facilitates the removal of the adhesive release liner 2740. The pull tab 2750 may be located at a second side 2758 of the material and the adhesive release liner 2740 may be located at a first side 2759. The pull tab 2750 may include a pull aid 2756, which may be similar to pull aid 156.FIG. 1 ), Pull auxiliary component 456 ( FIGS. 4-5 ) and / or pull auxiliary parts 1556 ( FIG. 15 Release liner 2740 may also include speaker slot 2723, button slot 2724, and / or one or more other slots for front-side camera, camera flash, status indicator, etc. Pull tab 2750 and adhesive release liner 2740 may be cut into a single piece of material, and pull aid 2756, speaker slot 2723, button slot 2724, etc., may be cut from pull tab 2750 and adhesive release liner 2740.

[0282] In several embodiments, after cutting the pull tab 2750 and the adhesive release liner 2740, such as in FIG. 27 As shown, wiper 2857 can be added to pull tab 2750, as in FIG. 28 As shown in the diagram. Wiper 2857 can remove dust from the device's screen and can function similarly to wiper 157. FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIGS. 4-5 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 ) and / or wiper 757 ( FIG. 7 ).

[0283] In various embodiments, after the wiper 2857 is adhered to or otherwise attached to the pull tab 2750, the cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 30 The structure may include material layers for adhering and / or attaching to the cover layer 2930 and the protective film 2920, such as in FIG. 29 As shown in the diagram. Protective film 2920 can be similar to protective film 120 ( FIG. 1 ), protective film 420 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), protective film 620 ( FIG. 6 ), protective film 720 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or protective film 1520 ( FIG. 15 Overlay 2930 can be similar to overlay 130. FIG. 1 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer 1530 ( FIG. 15 In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 30 It may include an alignment plate 2910, a device portion 2970, and / or a tail portion 2990. The alignment plate 2910 may be similar to the alignment plate 110. FIG. 1 Alignment plate 410 ( FIG. 4 ) and / or alignment plate 610 ( FIG. 6Device section 2970 can be similar to device section 470. FIGS. 4-5 ) and / or device portion 670 ( FIG. 6 In some embodiments, the device portion 2970 and the alignment piece 2910 may be made of layers for the protective film 2920, the cover layer 2930, and the adhesive release liner 2740. The alignment piece 2910 may include an alignment mechanism 2915, which may be similar to the alignment mechanism 115. FIG. 1 Alignment mechanism 415 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), and / or alignment mechanism 615 ( FIG. 6 Furthermore, the alignment mechanism facilitates the alignment of the alignment sheet 2910, protective film 2920, cover layer 2930, and adhesive release liner 2740 with different features of the device during the application of the cover layer 2930.

[0284] Following the attachment layer, the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930 can be cut to predetermined dimensions for the alignment piece 2910, the device portion 2970, and / or the tail portion 2990 without cutting the adhesive release liner 2740 and / or the pull tab 2750. In some embodiments, excess material from the layers used for the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930 can be removed. In various embodiments, cutting the device portion 2970, the alignment piece 2910, and the tail portion 2990 to appropriate sizes at the layers of the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930 may include cutting the speaker slot 2723, the button slot 2724, and other slots as described above, and / or cutting the alignment mechanism 2915. The kiss cut may also include cutting the interface slit 2960 between the alignment piece 2910 and the device portion 2970, and / or cutting the tail slit 2991 between the device portion 2970 and the tail portion 2990, such that the kiss cut passes through the layers of the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930, but not through the adhesive release liner 2740. As a result of the kiss cut, the size of the device portion 2970 at the cover layer 2930 and the protective film 2920 may be approximately equal to or similar to the size of the device screen.

[0285] As in FIG. 30 As shown, in several embodiments, after cutting the alignment piece 2910, device portion 2970, and tail portion 2990 to appropriate sizes at the layers of the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930, and cutting the interface slit 2960 and tail slit 2991, the construction of the cover layer applicator 3000 may include adhering a connecting sticker 3080 to the top of the layer of the protective film 2920 to cross the interface slit 2960 and attaching the device portion 2970 of the protective film 2920 to the top layer of the alignment piece 2910, as shown in FIG. 30As shown in the diagram. The connecting sticker 3080 helps maintain the alignment between the alignment piece 2910 and the device portion 2970, which advantageously maintains the alignment during the application of the cover layer 2930. In many embodiments, the connecting sticker 3080 is not stretched or twisted, which advantageously facilitates the alignment of the alignment mechanism 2915 with the cover layer 2930, thus allowing the cover layer 2930 to be accurately positioned on the screen of the device.

[0286] In some embodiments, after the connecting sticker 3080 has been attached between the alignment tab 2910 and the device portion 2970, the pull tab 2750 can be folded back such that the second side 2758 folds under the adhesive release liner 2740 to the first side 2759. The pull tab 2750 and the adhesive release liner 2740 can be peeled off from at least a portion of the alignment tab 2910, so that the alignment mechanism 2915 is not covered by the adhesive release liner 2740, thereby allowing the alignment mechanism to engage with an alignment base, such as alignment base 212. FIG. 2 Or align with base 312 ( FIG. 3 Alignment base 835 ( FIGS. 8-9 , FIGS. 13-14 Alignment base 1632 ( FIGS. 16-19 Alignment base 2035 ( FIG. 20 ) and / or align base 3112 ( FIG. 31 (As described below). The process of cutting the layers at the protective film 2920 and the cover layer 2930 can advantageously provide a simpler method for constructing the cover layer applicator 3000, and / or the cover layer applicator 3000 can be provided with very accurate alignment relative to the cover layer 2930 and its features using the alignment mechanism 2915.

[0287] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 31 A perspective view of a support 3100 is shown, which can be used with a cover-up applicator (such as a cover-up applicator 3000). FIG. 30 Use them together to combine overlays (such as overlay 2930). FIGS. 29-30 Apply to the device. FIG. 32 A top view of the support 3100 used with the cover layer applicator 3000 is shown. FIG. 33 A side view of a support 3100 used with a cover layer applicator 3000 is shown. FIG. 34 A partial cross-sectional view of a support 3100 used with a cover layer applicator 3000 and a device is shown. The support 3100 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the support are not limited to those shown herein. The support may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, the support 3100 may include an alignment base 3112 that may engage with an alignment mechanism 2915, as in…FIG. 32 As shown in the figure. In some embodiments, the alignment base 3112 may be one or more protrusions that can fit into one or more slots in the alignment mechanism 2915. The alignment base 3112 and the alignment mechanism 2915 may be configured and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 2915 engages with the alignment base 3112, the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 It can be positioned directly above the screen of the device held by the bracket 3100 and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner 2740 is removed, the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 It will be adhered to the exact location on the screen, as described below.

[0288] In many embodiments, the support 3100 may include a bottom frame 3110, side frames 3120, corner frames 3130, and / or end frames 3140. The side frames 3120, corner frames 3130, and / or end frames 3140 may provide device slots 3111 for the device by providing support along the sides and / or end portions of the device or entirely, and may be positioned to provide a tight fit for the device to prevent movement of the device relative to other portions of the support 3100.

[0289] In some embodiments, the corner frame 3130 may provide corner support for the device and may be attached to the bottom frame 3110. In many embodiments, each corner frame 3130 may include a corner end 3132 that may be configured to extend around an end of the device, and a corner groove 3131 may be provided between the corner end 3132 and the bottom frame 3110. The corner groove 3131 may allow the overlay applicator 3000 to extend below and be secured by the corner end 3132, as in FIGS. 32-33 As shown in the image.

[0290] In several embodiments, each frame 3140 may provide corner supports for the device and may be attached to the bottom frame 3110 at an end frame attachment 3143. In some embodiments, each frame 3140 may include an end bar 3142 that may provide an end groove 3141 between the end bar 3142 and the bottom frame 3110. The end groove 3141 may allow the overlay applicator 3000 to extend below and be secured by the end bar 3142, as in FIGS. 32-33 As shown in the figure. In several embodiments, the end frame attachment 3143 may provide lateral support for the cover applicator 3000, which may help to hold the cover applicator 3000 within the end slot 3141 and keep the cover applicator properly aligned with the device held by the bracket 3100.

[0291] In some embodiments, the support 3100 may include a central support 3150 positioned between the sides of the support 3100 and extending from one end of the device to the other when the device is held in the device slot 3111 by the support 3100. The central support 3150 may be made of foam or elastomeric material. The central support 3150 may provide support for the cover applicator 3000 and, with the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIGS. 27-30 From the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 ) Peel off the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 It is pressed against the screen of the device, as described below.

[0292] As in FIGS. 32-33 As shown, the cover layer applicator 3000 can be placed on the support 3100, allowing the alignment base 3112 to engage with the alignment mechanism 2915. The cover layer applicator 3000 can extend through the corner groove 3131 and the end groove 3141. The cover layer applicator 3000 can be positioned on the support 3100 such that the protective film 2920 is placed against the central support 3150, and the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIGS. 27-30 The pull tab 2750 is located above the protective film 2920. The pull tab 2750 is folded back over the adhesive release liner 2740. FIGS. 27-30 This ensures that the alignment patch 2910 is partially or completely uncovered and the wiper 2857 faces upwards. When the overlay applicator 3000 is placed on the support 3100, the central support 3150 ( FIG. 31 The cover applicator 3000 can be supported above the bottom frame 3110 of the support 3100. The connecting sticker 3080 can be positioned adjacent to the area of ​​the corner groove 3131. The device portion 2970 can be positioned between the corner frame 3130 and the end frame 3140, and the tail portion 2990 can extend through, be supported in, and / or be positioned within the end groove 3141. In several embodiments, a pull tab 2750 can extend through the end of the tail portion 2990, which allows a user to pull the pull tab 2750 to remove the adhesive release liner 2740. FIGS. 27-30 ).

[0293] As in FIG. 34 As shown in the cross-sectional cutout, after the cover layer applicator 3000 is placed on the support 3100, a device (such as device 3401) can be placed on the cover layer applicator 3000 within the slot 3111 of the support 3100, with the screen side of device 3401 facing down against the pull tab 2750. Device 3401 can be supported within the slot 3111. FIG. 34As shown, the central support 3150 supports the cover applicator 3000 above the bottom frame 3110 of the support 3100. The side frames 3120 may each include a beveled edge 3421 that supports the device 3401 above the bottom frame 3110. The inner width between each of the side frames 3120 is wider than the cover applicator 3000, as shown in... FIG. 34 As shown in the figure, but it can be narrower than the width of device 3401.

[0294] After the device 3401 is fixed in the slot 3111 above the cover layer applicator 3000, as in FIG. 34 As shown, the pull tab 2750 can be pulled to pull the wiper 2857 ( FIGS. 28-30 ) Pass over the screen of device 3401 and remove the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIGS. 27-30 The central support 3150 can provide a protective membrane 2920. FIGS. 29-30 The pressure is applied so that the wiper 2857 is pressed against the screen of device 3401 as it wipes the screen. With the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIGS. 27-30 ) can be pulled, it can fold to its other side, can move along the screen of device 3401, and can cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 The adhesive on the surface is exposed to the screen of device 3401. The central support 3150 can be positioned along with the adhesive release liner 2740. FIGS. 29-30 The fold in the device 3401 moves from one end to the other end and is slightly pressed down, and can spring back to provide abutment against the protective film 2920. FIGS. 29-30 ) pressure so as with the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 The screen of device 3401 is exposed and pressed against it. The central support 3150 can advantageously allow the cover layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 The center of the 2930 is adhered and the cover layer can be easily removed. FIGS. 29-30 Any bubble at the center of ). Begin applying the covering layer 2930 ( FIGS. 29-30 Adhesion to device 3401 can advantageously allow the cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 35 The remaining portion adheres precisely to the screen of device 3401 without wrinkles and / or with minimal or no bubbles.

[0295] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 36 A perspective view of a machine 3500 is shown, which can be used with a cover layer applicator 3550 to apply a cover layer to a device. FIG. 1A perspective view of machine 3500 is shown, in which a slider is used to apply pressure to the cover layer. Machine 3500 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. Cover layer applicator 3550 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the cover layer applicator are not limited to those shown herein. Cover layer applicators may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. Cover layer applicator 3550 may be similar to cover layer applicator 100 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 30 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 1 ), and the different components and / or constructions of the cover layer applicator 3550 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( FIGS. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 30 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIGS. 4-5 The different parts are roughly the same or similar.

[0296] In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 3550 may include an adhesive release liner (not shown), a pull tab 3555, a cover layer (not shown), and / or a protective film 3552. In some embodiments, the pull tab 3555 may be integral with the adhesive release liner and may be a single-layer material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable backing film. The pull tab 3555 facilitates the removal of the adhesive release liner from the cover layer. In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 3550 may include an alignment tab 3556. The alignment tab 3556 may be positioned at each end of the cover layer applicator 3550 and / or may be positioned at each end of the device portion 3560 of the cover layer applicator 3550. The device portion 3560 may be similar to device portion 470 ( FIG. 6 ), Device section 670 ( FIGS. 29-30 ) and / or device portion 2970 ( FIG. 1 In some embodiments, the device portion 3560 and the alignment piece 3556 may be made of layers for a protective film 3552, a cover layer, and / or an adhesive release liner. Each alignment piece 3556 may include an alignment mechanism 3557, which may be similar to alignment mechanism 115. FIGS. 4-5 Alignment mechanism 415 (FIG. 6 Alignment mechanism 615 FIGS. 29-30 ) and / or alignment mechanism 2915 ( FIG. 35 Furthermore, the alignment mechanism facilitates the alignment of the alignment sheet 3556, protective film 3552, cover layer, and adhesive release liner with different features of the device during the application of the cover layer.

[0297] The protective film 3552 and the cover layer can be cut to predetermined dimensions for the alignment piece 3556 and the device portion 3560 without cutting the adhesive release liner and / or pull tab 3555. In some embodiments, excess material from the layers used for the protective film 3552 and the cover layer can be removed. In some embodiments, cutting the device portion 3560 and the alignment piece 3556 to appropriate sizes at the layers of the protective film 3552 and the cover layer can include cutting speaker slots, button slots, and / or other slots as described above, and / or cutting the alignment mechanism 3557. The cutting can also include cutting an interface slit 3558 between the alignment piece 3556 and the device portion 3560, such that the cut passes through the layers of the protective film 3552 and the cover layer, but not through the adhesive release liner. As a result of the cutting, the size of the device portion 3560 at the cover layer and the protective film 3552 can be approximately equal to or similar to the size of the device screen.

[0298] In several embodiments, after the slit, the construction of the cover patch 3550 may include adhering a bonding sticker 3559 to the top layer of the protective film 3552 to span the interface slit 3558 and attaching the device portion 3560 of the protective film 3552 to the top layer of the alignment piece 3556, as in FIGS. 35-36 As shown in the diagram. The connecting sticker 3559 helps maintain alignment between the alignment tab 3556 and the device portion 3560, which advantageously maintains alignment during the application of the cover layer. In many embodiments, the connecting sticker 3559 is not stretched or twisted, which advantageously facilitates alignment of the alignment mechanism 3557 with the cover layer, allowing the cover layer to be accurately positioned on the screen of the device. In some embodiments, after the connecting sticker 3559 has been attached between the alignment tab 3556 and the device portion 3560, the pull tab 3555 can be folded rearward under the adhesive release liner, as described above in other embodiments.

[0299] In many embodiments, machine 3500 may include a base 3510, a support 3520, and a slider 3530. The base 3510 may extend from a first end 3511 to a second end 3512. In some embodiments, the base 3510 may be used with a plurality of different supports for different devices. The support 3520 may include a recess 3521 for placing a device, with the screen facing upwards or away from the recess 3521. The recess 3521 may have sides and a bottom, and the support 3520 may have a thickness greater than the thickness of the device. In many embodiments, the recess 3521 is conformal to the device.

[0300] In some embodiments, the base 3510 may include an alignment base 3514. In many embodiments, the alignment base 3514 may be one or more protrusions that can, for example, secure the overlay applicator to the base 3510 by engaging with an alignment mechanism 3557. In some embodiments, such as in FIG. 1 As shown, the alignment base 3514 may be positioned on the base 3510 beyond each end of the support 3520. In other embodiments, the alignment base 3514 may be positioned on the support 3520, such as at each end of the support 3520. In several embodiments, the support line between each side of the alignment base 3514 may coincide with and be within the cover applicator 3550. The alignment base 3514 and the alignment mechanism 3557 may be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 3557 engages with the alignment base 3514, the cover can be positioned directly above the screen of the device. In several embodiments, the alignment base 3514 may be configured to hold the cover applicator 3550 slightly above the screen of the device.

[0301] In several embodiments, the base 3510 may include a pull groove 3515. In many embodiments, the pull groove 3515 may be lower than one side of the alignment base 3514. In many embodiments, a pull tab 3555 may be inserted through the pull groove 3515, which may allow the pull tab 3555 to be pulled when the overlay applicator 3550 is secured to the alignment base 3514.

[0302] In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 3550 may include a wipe (not shown), which may be similar to wipe 157. FIGS. 4-5 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 6 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 7 Wipe 757 FIG. 28 ) and / or wiper 2857 ( FIG. 36A wipe can remove dust from the device's screen. In other embodiments, after the device is inserted into the holder 3520, a cloth (not shown), such as a microfiber cloth or another suitable cleaning cloth (which may have a size similar to the pull tab 3555), can be draped over the device's screen between the screen and the cover applicator 3550. One end of the cloth can be inserted through a pull groove 3515. In some embodiments, the pull tab 3555 and the cloth can be inserted together through the pull groove 3515, and as the pull tab 3555 and the cloth are pulled, the cloth can remove dust from the device's screen.

[0303] In many embodiments, the pull tab 3555 can be pulled through the pull groove 3515, and in some embodiments, the device screen is cleaned along with a wipe, cloth, or sticker, and the adhesive release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive on the cover layer. In several embodiments, after removing the adhesive release liner and exposing the adhesive on the cover layer, the cover layer can be secured slightly above the device screen, so that adhesion between the cover layer and the device screen does not occur. In other embodiments, the cover layer can be secured at the device screen, so that adhesion can begin after the adhesive release liner has been removed.

[0304] In some embodiments, the base may include a track 3513 on each side, which allows the slider 3530 to move between a first end 3511 and a second end 3512. In many embodiments, the slider 3530 may include a slider side support 3531. In several embodiments, the slider side support 3531 may include a pin (not shown) that engages in the track 3513 and allows the slider side support 3531 to slide along the track 3513. The slider side support 3531 may be connected and / or secured within the track 3513 by a slider beam support 3532. In some embodiments, the slider 3530 may include a handle 3533 for moving the slider 3530 back and forth between the first end 3511 and the second end 3512. The slider 3530 may include a pressure bar support 3534 on each side of the pressure bar 3535. The pressure bar support 3534 may be spring-loaded or elastically attached to the slider beam support 3532 and / or the slider side support 3531, such that the pressure bar 3535 can provide downward pressure. In different embodiments, the base 3510 may include a cam 3516 located in a region adjacent to the alignment base 3514, which can lift the pressure bar 3535, such that the slider 3530 can move back and forth from the first side 3511 to the second side 3512 without interference from the alignment base 3514.

[0305] In many embodiments, after pulling the pull tab 3555 and partially or completely removing the adhesive release liner from the cover layer, the slider 3530 can move partially or completely from the first side 3511 toward the second side 3512, such that the pressure bar 3535 provides downward pressure on the protective film 3552 to adhere the cover layer to the screen of the device, as in FIG. 37 As shown in the diagram. The pressure bar 3535 can provide sufficient pressure to prevent and / or remove any air bubbles. In several embodiments, the pressure bar 3535 may be a roller. In other embodiments, the pressure bar 3535 may be a fixed bar that slides along the top of the cover applicator 3550. The machine 3500 can therefore be advantageously used to accurately align the cover on the device screen in the absence of dust or air bubbles.

[0306] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 7 A cover layer applicator (such as cover layer applicator 700) is shown. FIG. 7 To apply a cover layer (such as cover layer 730) FIG. 3 System 3700 is applied to a device. System 3700 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the system are not limited to those shown herein. The system may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. System 3700 may include a cover layer applicator 700, a support 3710, a device 3720 (e.g., a smartphone), a support frame 3730, and a machine 3740. Support 3710 may be similar to support 310 ( FIG. 3 Furthermore, different components and / or structures of the bracket 3710 can be used with the bracket 300. FIG. 38 The different parts are roughly the same or similar.

[0307] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 37 A top side view of the bracket 3710 is shown. The bracket 3710 is merely exemplary, and embodiments of the bracket are not limited to those shown herein. The bracket may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. The bracket 3710 may include a device 3720 (… FIG. 37 Slot 3811, wherein device 3720 ( FIG. 37 The screen of the device 3720 is facing upwards or away from the slot 3811. In some embodiments, the slot 3811 is connected to the device 3720. FIG. 37 The groove 3811 is conformal. The groove 3811 may have sides 3812 and a bottom 3813. The support 3710 may have a size larger than that of the device 3720. FIG. 7 The thickness of the bracket 3710. In many embodiments, the bracket 3710 may include an alignment base 3814, which can be coupled to the alignment mechanism 715. FIG. 7) engagement. In some embodiments, the alignment base 3814 may be one or more protrusions that can be fitted onto the alignment mechanism 715. FIG. 7 Within one or more slots. For example, as in FIG. 7 As shown, the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 ) may include relatively uniform surrounding the alignment frame 710 ( FIG. 7 Six holes spaced apart. Alignment base 3814 may include six holes configured to be aligned with alignment mechanism 715. FIG. 7 The six holes of the alignment base 3814 engage with six protrusions. In some embodiments, the protrusions of the alignment base 3814 may be spring-loaded. The alignment base 3814 and the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 ) can be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 When the cover layer 730 is engaged with the alignment base 3814, FIG. 37 Device 3720 can be directly positioned in slot 3811. FIG. 7 Above the screen, and aligned so that when the adhesive release liner 740 is removed ( FIG. 7 When the cover layer is 730 ( FIG. 37 The device will adhere to the precise location on the screen. In some embodiments, the bracket 3710 may include a bottom hole 3815 that facilitates the insertion of the device 3720. FIG. 39 Remove from bracket 3710.

[0308] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 40 A top side view of the support frame 3730 is shown. FIG. 38 A bottom side view of the support frame 3730 is shown. The support frame 3730 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the support frame are not limited to those shown herein. The support frame may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the support frame 3730 may include a side frame 3910, which may include components that can be aligned with the base 3814 (…). FIG. 7Alignment holes 3911 are joined. The support frame 3730 may include a base plate 3912 that can be bent at a crease 3913 located between the two sides and extends partially or completely from one end of the support frame 3730 to the other. The base plate 3912 may be made of flexible or semi-flexible plastic. In various embodiments, the bend at the crease 3913 in the base plate 3912 may be held by an end cap 3914, which may be located at the center of each end of the support frame 3730. The end cap 3914 may be made of a rigid material, such as rigid metal or polycarbonate (PC). In many embodiments, the support frame 3730 may include end frames 3915 that extend between the side frames 3910 at each end of the support frame 3730. In some embodiments, the end frames 3915 may be thinner than the side frames 3710, which may allow for flexibility for the base plate 3912 to be pressed down and semi-flexibly bent downwards, such as in the area of ​​the crease 3913. In several embodiments, the support frame 3730 may include a recess 3916 located between the side frame 3910 and the end frame 3915 and defined at the bottom by a base plate 3912. The recess 3916 may have a generally similar shape to the cover layer 730. FIG. 41 ) and / or device 3720 ( FIG. 41 (The screen size).

[0309] Continuing with the attached chart, FIGS. 37-38 A left-side view of machine 3740 is shown, with the arm in a raised configuration. Machine 3740 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, machine 3740 may include a base 4110, a support member 4120, a frame 4130, a hinge assembly 3740, and an arm 4150. In many embodiments, base 4110 may provide a robust support base for machine 3740. In some embodiments, base 4110 may include feet 4111 made of an elastomeric material for anti-slip, shock absorption, and / or balancing support. In some embodiments, support member 4120 may be a recess located in base 4110, such as in FIG. 41 As shown in the diagram. The bracket support 4120 can be configured to hold a bracket, such as bracket 3710 (…). FIG. 44 The bracket support 4120 can be used with a variety of different brackets that can be constructed for different devices.

[0310] In many embodiments, the support frame 4130 may provide support for the arm 4150. In some embodiments, the support frame 4130 may extend upward from the base 4110, and in some embodiments, may be substantially perpendicular to the base 4110. The support frame 4130 may be connected to the arm 4150 at a hinge assembly 4140. In many embodiments, the hinge assembly 4140 may include a hinge axis 4141. In some embodiments, the hinge assembly 4140 may include a hinge track 4142 to allow the arm 4150 to move along a predetermined arc. In several embodiments, the hinge assembly 4140 may include a hinge clamp 4143 that may allow the arm 4150 to be secured in a desired and / or predetermined position. For example, the arm 4150 may be raised to a raised position, such as in FIGS. 37-38 As shown, or it can be lowered to the lowering position, such as in FIG. 7 As shown in the diagram, and described below. When arm 4150 is raised, support 3710 ( FIG. 37 The support bracket 4120 can be inserted into or removed from the support bracket. When the arm 4150 descends, the cover layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 , FIG. 44 ) can be used to apply a 730-layer overlay. FIGS. 42-45 As described below. In some embodiments, the platform 4130 may include a positioning member 4131 that prevents the arm 4150 from descending below a predetermined position.

[0311] In some embodiments, arm 4150 may include a handle 4154 that can be used to assist in raising and / or lowering arm 4150 when hinge assembly 4140 is disengaged. In some embodiments, arm 4150 may include an inflatable bladder 4151, such as an airbag. In many embodiments, inflatable bladder 4151 may be connected to a pumping mechanism 4152 that can inflate inflatable bladder 4151 with air, as in... FIG. 7 As shown in the diagram, and described below. In some embodiments, the inflatable bladder 4151 and / or the pumping mechanism 4152 may be part of a portable (e.g., battery-powered) blood pressure monitor and envelope, which may include a microprocessor and a start / stop button 4153 to initiate or terminate the inflation and / or deflation of the inflatable bladder 4151.

[0312] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 42 The system 3700, which includes a machine 3740, a support 3710, a cover layer applicator 700, and a support frame 3730, is shown for applying the cover layer 730 ( FIG. 42 ) is applied to device 3720. FIG. 37The diagram illustrates a machine 3740, a support frame 3730, a device 3720 positioned within a support 3710, and a cover layer applicator 700 positioned on the support 3710 above the device 3720. In many embodiments, the device 3720 may be placed in a slot 3811 within the support 3710, with the screen facing upwards or away from the slot 3811, as shown in... FIG. 7 As shown in the diagram. After placing the device 3720 in the support 3710, the cover layer applicator 700 can be placed on the support 3710 located on the device 3720. FIG. 7 Above, with the protective film 720 facing upwards and located above the covering layer 730. FIG. 37 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 43 Above the pull tab 750 and wiper 757. In many embodiments, the pull tab 750 and wiper 757 may face downwards and be positioned above the device 3720. FIG. 37 The cover applicator 700 is positioned on or near the screen of the device. In some embodiments, the cover applicator 700 can be secured to the bracket 3710 by engaging the alignment base 3814 with the alignment mechanism 715.

[0313] FIGS. 39-40 A bracket 3710 is shown positioned in a bracket support 4120 of machine 3740, with a bracket frame 3730 situated on the bracket 3710. The bracket frame 3730 can be placed on the bracket 3710, located between the cover applicator 700 and device 3720. FIGS. 39-40 Above. In some embodiments, the base plate 3912 ( FIG. 38 The ) may protrude slightly downward toward the cover layer applicator 700. In different embodiments, the alignment hole 3911 ( FIG. 37 It can be aligned with the base 3814 ( FIG. 44 The bracket frame 3730 is joined to secure the bracket 3710. The bracket 3710 is connected to the device 3720. FIG. 44 The cover layer applicator 700 and the support frame 3730 together (as described above) can be placed in the support member 4120 of the machine 3740. In many embodiments, the arm 4150 of the machine 3740 can be in a raised position to facilitate the insertion of the support 3710 into the support member 4120.

[0314] FIG. 39 A machine 3740 is shown in which arm 4150 is in a lowered position and inflatable bladder 4151 is inflated, and pull tab 750 and adhesive release liner 740 are removed. In many embodiments, arm 3850 can be lowered to a lowered position, as in FIG. 7As shown in the diagram. In many embodiments, the hinge clamp 4143 can disengage to allow the arm 4150 to rotate along the hinge track 4142 about the hinge axis 4141 to a lowered position, and then re-engage in the lowered position. In several embodiments, a handle 4154 can be used to assist in lowering the arm 4150. In various embodiments, when the arm 4150 is in the lowered position, the inflatable bladder 4151 can be positioned on the support frame 3730, and in some embodiments, it can be positioned in the recess 3916 (…). FIG. 37 )Inside.

[0315] In some embodiments, the pull tab 750 can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner 740 from the cover layer 730. FIG. 39 The adhesive side of the device 3720 can be removed. In many embodiments, as the pull tab 750 is pulled, the wiper 757 can be removed from the adhesive side of the device 3720. FIG. 37 Wipe the screen to remove any dust. In some embodiments, the base plate 3912 of the bracket frame 3730 ( FIG. 7 ) can be positioned to provide sufficient pressure on the wiper 757, so that the wiper 757 can remain with the device 3720 ( FIG. 7 The screen contacts and effectively removes any dust. In many embodiments, the pull tab 750 has been pulled out and the adhesive release liner 740 has been removed from the cover layer 730. FIG. 37 After removal, overlay 730 ( FIG. 44 ) can be fixed in such a way that the covering layer remains in device 3720 ( ​ It is placed above the screen of the device but not attached to the screen of the device.

[0316] In many embodiments, the pumping mechanism 4152 can be activated to fill the inflatable bladder 4151. In many embodiments, the start / stop button 4153 can be activated to fill the inflatable bladder 4151 with air. ​ As shown, the inflatable bladder 4151 can expand as it is filled with air. In some embodiments, the expansion of the inflatable bladder 4151 can be achieved via the base plate 3912 ( FIG. 39 The fold 3913 provides a downward force. FIG. 39 The cover layer applicator 700 can be pushed down. FIG. 7 This makes the cover layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) can begin along device 3720 ( FIG. 37 The center line between the sides of the device 3720 is adhered to the device. FIG. 37 On the screen. As the inflatable bladder 4151 continues to inflate, the base plate 3912 ( FIG. 39 Other areas can be covered by a layer 730 extending outwards from the center. FIG. 7Press down on the device 3720. FIG. 37 The covering layer 730 () begins to be applied at the center of the ) FIG. 7 ) Adhesion to device 3720 ( FIG. 37 The cover layer 730 can be advantageously permitted on the surface. FIG. 7 The remaining portion adheres precisely to the device 3720 without wrinkles and / or with minimal or no air bubbles. FIG. 37 ) screen.

[0317] FIG. 45 The diagram illustrates a machine 3740 in which arm 4150 is in a raised position, bracket 3710 is removed from bracket support 4120, bracket frame 3730 is removed from bracket 3710, and pull tab 750 and adhesive release liner 740 are removed. In many embodiments, pumping mechanism 4152 can be deactivated to stop inflation of inflatable bladder 4151 and / or start deflation of inflatable bladder 4151. In many embodiments, start / stop button 4153 can be deactivated to deflate inflatable bladder 4151. In other embodiments, pumping mechanism 4152 can be pre-programmed to stop inflation of inflatable bladder 4151 and start deflation of inflatable bladder 4151 after inflatable bladder reaches a predetermined inflation level.

[0318] In several embodiments, arm 4150 can be raised to a raised position. In many embodiments, hinge clamp 4143 can disengage to allow arm 4150 to rotate along hinge track 4142 about hinge axis 4141 to the raised position, and then re-engage in the raised position. In many embodiments, handle 4154 can facilitate movement of arm 4150. Arm 4150 of machine 3740 can be in the raised position to facilitate removal of bracket 3710 from bracket support 3720 of machine 3740.

[0319] In several embodiments, the support 3710 can be used with the device 3720 and the cover layer applicator 700. FIG. 7 The device 3720, together with the support frame 3730, is removed from the support support 4120 of the machine 3740. In several embodiments, the support frame 3730 may then be removed from the support 3710 to expose the protective film 720 and the alignment frame 710, which in many embodiments may be integral with the protective film 720, as described above. In some embodiments, the device 3720, together with the protective film 720, the alignment frame 710, and the cover 730, can be removed from the support 3710. In many embodiments, the removal of the device 3720 can be achieved manually through the bottom hole 3815 of the support 3710. FIG. 38This is achieved by pushing the device 3720 upwards or away from the bottom hole 3815. In several embodiments, the alignment frame 710 and the protective film 720 can be peeled off from the cover layer 730, which is adhered to the device 3720. After the alignment frame 710 and the protective film 720 have been peeled off from the cover layer 730, the cover layer 730 can be applied to the screen of the device 3720.

[0320] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 46 A perspective view of machine 4600 in a closed configuration is shown. FIG. 47 A perspective view of machine 4600 in an open configuration is shown. Machine 4600 can be used with a cover layer applicator to apply a cover layer to a device. Machine 4600 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In various embodiments, machine 4600 may include a base 4610, a support member 4620, a bracket 4630, a hinge assembly 4640, and an arm 4650.

[0321] In many embodiments, the base 4610 may provide a robust support base for the machine 4600. In some embodiments, the bracket support 4620 may be a recess in the base 4610. In several embodiments, the base 4610 may include an indentation area 4611 that may extend partially along the side of the base 4610 and / or the bracket support 4620, and the indentation area may facilitate the removal of the bracket 4630 from the bracket support 4620. The bracket support 4620 may be configured to hold a bracket, such as the bracket 4630. In various embodiments, the bracket support 4620 may be used interchangeably with a variety of different brackets, such as brackets constructed for a variety of different devices.

[0322] The 4630 bracket can be similar to the 3710 bracket. FIG. 37-38 ), and different components and / or structures of bracket 4630 can be used with bracket 3710 ( FIG. 37-38 The different components are largely the same or similar. The support 4630 can be configured for use with a cover layer applicator, such as the cover layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ). For example in FIG. 47 As shown, the support 4630 may include a slot 4731 for placing a device, with the screen side of the device facing upwards or away from the slot 4731. In some embodiments, the slot 4731 may be conformal to the device. The support 4630 may have a thickness greater than the thickness of the device. In many embodiments, the support 4630 may include an alignment base 4734 that may be used with an overlay applicator such as overlay applicator 700. FIG. 7Alignment mechanisms such as alignment mechanism 715 FIG. 7 ) engagement. In some embodiments, the alignment base 4734 may be one or more protrusions that can be fitted onto the alignment mechanism 715. FIG. 7 Within one or more slots. For example, as in FIG. 7 As shown, the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 ) may include relatively uniform surrounding the alignment frame 710 ( FIG. 7 Six holes spaced apart. The alignment base 4734 may include six holes configured to be aligned with the alignment mechanism 715. FIG. 7 The six holes of the alignment base 4734 engage with six protrusions. In some embodiments, the protrusions of the alignment base 4734 may be spring-loaded. The alignment base 4734 and the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 ) can be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 7 When the cover layer 730 is engaged with the alignment base 4734, FIG. 7 It can be positioned directly above the screen of the device in slot 4731 and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner 740 is removed... FIG. 7 When the cover layer is 730 ( FIG. 7 It will adhere to the correct position on the screen. In some embodiments, the bracket 4630 may include a bottom hole 4735 that facilitates the removal of the device from the bracket 4630.

[0323] In many embodiments, the base 4610 may be connected to the arm 4650 at the hinge assembly 4640. In many embodiments, the hinge assembly 4640 may allow the arm 4650 to rotate relative to the base 4610. In some embodiments, the hinge assembly 4640 may be locked in two positions, which may allow the arm to be held in an raised position and a lowered position. The hinge assembly 4640 may include a hinge axis 4641, which may connect a hinge center member 4642 to a side support 4643 via a rotating hinge axis. In several embodiments, the hinge side support 4643 may include a notch 4644, and the hinge center member 4642 may include a locking lever 4645, which may engage in the notch 4644 to lock the hinge assembly 4640, thereby allowing the arm 4650 to be held in the raised position and / or the lowered position. In many embodiments, the locking lever 4645 may have a spring-loaded bias to be held in the notch 4644. The arm at 4650 can be raised to the raised position, such as in... FIG. 47 As shown, or descending to the position of descent, as in FIG. 46As shown in the diagram. When arm 4650 is raised, bracket 4630 can be inserted into or removed from bracket support 4620. When arm 4650 is lowered, cover layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) can be used to apply a 730-layer overlay. FIG. 7 ), as described below.

[0324] In some embodiments, arm 4650 may include a handle 4654 for assisting in raising and / or lowering arm 4650 relative to base 4610 about hinge assembly 4640. In some embodiments, arm 4650 may include an inflatable bladder 4651, such as an air bladder. In many embodiments, inflatable bladder 4651 may be connected to a pumping mechanism 4652 that inflates bladder 4651 with air. Pumping mechanism 4652 may be associated with pumping mechanism 4152 (…). FIG. 41 Similar to or the same as, and / or the inflatable bladder 4651 may be the same as the inflatable bladder 4151. FIG. 41 Similar or identical. In some embodiments, the inflatable bladder 4651 and / or the pumping mechanism 4652 may be part of a portable (e.g., battery-powered) blood pressure monitor and envelope, which may include a microprocessor and a start / stop button 4653 to initiate or terminate the inflation and / or deflation of the inflatable bladder 4651.

[0325] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 48-50 This demonstrates the use of machine 4600 to apply cover layer 730 ( FIG. 7 It is applied to the screen of the device. FIG. 48 A perspective view of a machine 4600 in an open configuration is shown, with the device situated within a support 4630 and the overlay applicator 700 positioned above the device on the support 4630. (As shown in...) FIG. 48 As shown, device 4800 can be placed in slot 4731 of bracket 4630. FIG. 47 In some embodiments, the screen of device 4800 faces upward or away from the bracket 4630 before device 4800 is inserted into bracket 4630, bracket 4630 may be placed on bracket support 4620. FIG. 46-47 In other embodiments, after the device 4800 is inserted into the bracket 4630, the bracket 4630 can be placed in the bracket support 4620. FIG. 46-47 In many embodiments, the arm 4650 of machine 4600 can be in a raised position to facilitate the insertion of the bracket 4630 into the bracket support 4620. FIG. 46-47 ) and / or insert the device 4800 into the bracket 4630.

[0326] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator 700 may be placed on the support 4630 above the device 4800, with the protective film 720 facing upwards and positioned over the cover layer 730. FIG. 7 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 7 Above the pull tab 750. In many embodiments, the pull tab 750 and the wiper 757 ( FIG. 7 It can be placed face down and on or near the screen of device 4800. In some embodiments, the cover applicator 700 can be secured to the bracket 4630 by engaging the alignment base 4734 with the alignment mechanism 715.

[0327] FIG. 49 A perspective view of a machine 4600 in a closed configuration is shown, wherein the pull tab 750 of the overlay applicator 700 is pulled. In several embodiments, the arm 4650 can then be lowered to a lowered position, as in... FIG. 49 As shown in the diagram. In many embodiments, the hinge center member 4642 is rotatable relative to the hinge side support 4643, and the locking lever 4645 ( FIG. 46-47 ) can be used with notch 4644 ( FIG. 46-47 One or more of the ) are separated and with notch 4644 ( FIG. 46-47 ( ) different one or more re-engagements. In different embodiments, when the arm 4650 is in the lowered position, the inflatable bladder 4651 can be placed on top of the cover layer applicator 700.

[0328] In several embodiments, the pull tab 750 can be pulled to release the adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 7 From the cover layer 730 ( FIG. 7 The adhesive side of the wiper 757 is removed as the pull tab 750 is pulled. In many embodiments, the wiper 757 ( FIG. 7 ) can be used in device 4800 ( FIG. 48 Wipe the screen of device 4800 to remove it from the device. FIG. 48 The screen is cleaned of any dust. In many embodiments, after the pull tab 750 has been pulled out and the adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 7 ) has been covered from the 730 (overlay layer) FIG. 7 Remove, overlay 730 ( FIG. 7 ) can be fixed so that the covering layer is held in place at device 4800 ( FIG. 48 The adhesive release liner 740 is placed above the screen of the device but not adhered to the screen of the device. In some embodiments, the pull tab 750 is pulled to release the adhesive release liner 740. FIG. 7 From the cover layer 730 ( FIG. 7 The adhesive side removal can occur before lowering the arm 4650 to the lowered position.

[0329] In some embodiments, the pumping mechanism 4652 may then be activated to fill the inflatable bladder 4651. In many embodiments, the start / stop button 4653 may be activated to fill the inflatable bladder 4651 with air. The inflatable bladder 4651 may expand as it is filled with air. In some embodiments, the expansion of the inflatable bladder 4651 may occur within the protective membrane 720 ( FIG. 7 The top provides a downward force, thus making the cover layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) can begin to adhere to device 4800 ( FIG. 48 On the screen. By applying pressure using the inflatable bladder 4651, the covering layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ) Adhesion to device 4800 ( FIG. 48 The cover layer 730 can be advantageously permitted on the surface. FIG. 7 Accurately adheres to the device 4800 without wrinkles and / or with minimal or no air bubbles. FIG. 48 On the screen of ) . In some embodiments, the inflatable bladder 4651 can be configured to begin inflation at the center of the inflatable bladder 4651 and continue inflation to the surrounding area of ​​the inflatable bladder 4651, which can be done in device 4800 ( FIG. 48 The cover layer 730 begins to adhere to the center of the screen. FIG. 7 ), and continue to adhere to device 4800 ( FIG. 48 The area surrounding the screen of the 730 can thus advantageously cause the overlay layer 730 ( FIG. 7 Adhesion to device 4800 with minimal or no air bubbles. FIG. 48 On the screen.

[0330] In many embodiments, the pumping mechanism 4652 can be deactivated to stop the inflation of the inflatable bladder 4651 and / or start the deflation of the inflatable bladder 4651. In many embodiments, the start / stop button 4653 can be pressed to deactivate the pumping mechanism 4652 to deflate the inflatable bladder 4651. In other embodiments, the pumping mechanism 4652 can be pre-programmed to stop the inflation of the inflatable bladder 4651 and to start the deflation of the inflatable bladder 4651 after the inflatable bladder has reached a predetermined inflation level.

[0331] FIG. 50 A perspective view of a machine 4600 in an open configuration is shown, wherein multiple portions of the overlay applicator 700 are held on the device 4800. In several embodiments, the arm 4650 can be raised to a raised position, as in... FIG. 50 As shown in the diagram. In many embodiments, the hinge center member 4642 is rotatable relative to the hinge side support 4643, and the locking lever 4645 ( FIG. 46-47 ) can be used with notch 4644 (FIG. 46-47 One or more of the ) are separated and with notch 4644 ( FIG. 46-47 One or more different re-engagements. In many embodiments, handle 4654 may facilitate lifting and / or moving arm 4650. Arm 4650 of machine 4600 may be in a raised position to facilitate removal of support 4630 from support member 4620 and / or removal of device 4800 from support 4630.

[0332] In several embodiments, the support 4630, together with the device 4800 and the cover layer applicator 700, can be subsequently removed from the support support 4620 of the machine 4600. In many embodiments, the device 4800, together with the protective film 720, the alignment frame 710, and the cover layer 730, can be removed from the support 4630. In many embodiments, the device 4800 can be removed manually through the bottom hole 4735 of the support 4630. FIG. 47 This is achieved by pushing upwards (or away from the bottom hole 4735) on the device 4800. In some embodiments, the alignment frame 710 and the protective film 720 (which may be integral) can be peeled off from the cover layer 730, which is adhered to the device 4800. After the alignment frame 710 and the protective film 720 have been peeled off from the cover layer 730, the cover layer 730 can be applied to the screen of the device 4800.

[0333] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 51 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method 5100 for providing a cover layer applicator is shown. Method 5100 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 5100 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5100 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5100 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 5100 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator may be associated with cover layer applicator 3000 (… FIG. 30 Similar or identical.

[0334] refer to FIG. 51 Method 5100 may include a frame 5101 for providing an adhesive release liner. In many embodiments, the adhesive release liner may be used with adhesive release liner 140 ( FIG. 1 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Adhesive release liner 640 ( FIG. 6 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( FIG. 7 ), adhesive release liner 1540 (FIG. 15 ) and / or adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 27-30 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the adhesive release liner may include a top surface and a bottom surface.

[0335] In some embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5102 for providing a pull tab. In different embodiments, the pull tab may be associated with pull tab 150 ( FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIG. 4-5 ), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ), pull film 750 ( FIG. 7 ), pull film 1550 ( FIG. 15 ) and / or pull film 2750 ( FIG. 27-30 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the pull tab may include a top surface and a bottom surface. In different embodiments, an adhesive release liner may be integrally formed with the pull tab. In several embodiments, method 5100 may include adhering an adhesive release liner to the pull tab.

[0336] In several embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5103 for attaching a wiper to the top surface of a pull tab. In several embodiments, the wiper may be associated with wiper 157 ( FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 Wipe 757 FIG. 7 ) and / or wiper 2857 ( FIG. 28-30 Similar or identical.

[0337] In different embodiments, method 5100 may include block 5104 for providing an overlay. The overlay may be used with overlay 2930 ( FIG. 29-30 The layers of material are similar or identical. In several embodiments, the cover layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the bottom surface may include an adhesive configured to adhere to the top surface of the adhesive release liner.

[0338] In many embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5105 for attaching the bottom surface of the cover layer to the top surface of the adhesive release liner.

[0339] In some embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5106 for providing a protective film layer. In various embodiments, the protective film layer may be used with a protective film layer 2920 ( FIG. 29-30 The layers of material are similar or identical. In different embodiments, the protective film layer may include a top surface and a bottom surface.

[0340] In several embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5107 for attaching the bottom surface of the protective film layer to the top surface of the cover layer.

[0341] In various embodiments, method 5100 may include cutting a protective film layer and a cover layer to form an interface slit between the alignment piece and the device portion, and a frame 5108 forming a tail slit between the tail portion and the device portion. In some embodiments, the interface slit may be connected to interface slit 2960 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the tail slit may be similar to tail slit 2991 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the alignment piece may be similar to alignment piece 110 ( FIG. 1 Alignment plate 410 ( FIG. 4-5 Alignment plate 610 ( FIG. 6 ) and / or alignment plate 2910 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the device portion may be similar to device portion 470. FIG. 4-5 ), Device section 670 ( FIG. 6 ), Device section 2970 ( FIG. 29-30 ) and / or device portion 3560 ( FIG. 35 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the tail portion may be similar to tail portion 2990 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar or identical. In several embodiments, the alignment tab may be configured to engage with the alignment base to align the cover with the screen of the device.

[0342] In many embodiments, method 5100 may include a frame 5109 for attaching a sticker to the top surface of a protective film. In several embodiments, the sticker may be attached to a bonding sticker 680 ( FIG. 6 ), connecting sticker 3080 ( FIG. 30 ) and / or connect sticker 3559 ( FIG. 35 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the sticker may span the interface slit between the device portion and the alignment piece. In several embodiments, the sticker may comprise a non-stretchable material.

[0343] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 52 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method 5200 for providing a support is shown. Method 5200 is merely exemplary and not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 5200 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5200 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5200 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 5200 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the support may be associated with support 3100 ( FIG. 31-34 Similar or identical.

[0344] refer toFIG. 52 Method 5200 may include a frame 5201 providing a base. In several embodiments, the base may be connected to a bottom frame 3110. FIG. 31 Similar or identical.

[0345] In many embodiments, method 5200 may include a block 5202 providing an alignment base. In several embodiments, the alignment base may be similar to or the same as an alignment base, such as alignment base 212 ( FIG. 2 Alignment base 312 ( FIG. 3 Alignment base 835 ( FIG. 8-9 , FIG. 13-14 Alignment base 1632 ( FIG. 16-19 Alignment base 2035 ( FIG. 20 ) and / or align base 3112 ( FIG. 31 In different embodiments, the alignment base may be configured to engage with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may be coupled with cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 30 Similar to or the same as alignment mechanism 115. In several embodiments, the alignment mechanism may be similar to alignment mechanism 115. FIG. 1 Alignment mechanism 415 FIG. 4-5 Alignment mechanism 615 FIG. 6 ) and / or alignment mechanism 2915 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar or identical.

[0346] In some embodiments, method 5200 may include a frame 5203 providing one or more frame members. In several embodiments, the one or more frame members may include two corner frames positioned at a first end of the base near the aligned base. The corner frames may be associated with corner frame 3130 ( FIG. 31 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, one or more frame members may include end frames positioned at a second end of the base opposite the first end. The end frame may be similar to end frame 3140 ( FIG. 31 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, one or more frame members may include two side frames positioned at each side of the base between the first end and the second end. The side frames may be similar to side frame 3120 ( FIG. 31 Similar or identical.

[0347] In some embodiments, the frame member can be configured to securely hold the electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position relative to the alignment base. The device slot can be connected to device slot 3111 (FIG. 31 Similar to or the same as. In various embodiments, the base, alignment base, and one or more frame members can be configured to hold the cover layer applicator between the base and the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the electronic device is facing the base. In several embodiments, the base, alignment base, and one or more frame members can be configured to facilitate the application of the cover layer of the cover layer applicator to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer can be similar to cover layer 130 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer 1530 ( FIG. 15 ) and / or cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 29-30 Similar or identical. In many embodiments, one or more frame members may be configured to align the cover layer applicator with the cover layer of the cover layer applicator as it is applied to the screen of the electronic device.

[0348] In several embodiments, one or more frame members may include a pull tab groove configured to allow the pull tab of the overlay applicator to extend beyond the device groove. The pull tab groove may be connected to end groove 3141 ( FIG. 31 Similar to or the same as. The pull-tab can be the same as pull-tab 150 ( FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIG. 4-5 ), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ) and / or pull film 2750 ( FIG. 27-30 Similar or identical. For example, the pull tab can extend beyond the device slot, as in... FIG. 32-33 As shown in the image.

[0349] In several embodiments, the base may include a support extending in the first direction. The support may be connected to a central support 3150. FIG. 31 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the support may be configured to press the adhesive side of the cover layer of the cover layer applicator toward the screen of the electronic device when the screen surface of the electronic device faces the support and the pull tab of the cover layer applicator is pulled in a first direction to remove the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator and expose the adhesive side of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device. In several embodiments, the support may comprise an elastomeric material. In various embodiments, the support may be configured to press the adhesive side of the cover layer against the screen of the electronic device when the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator is removed to expose the adhesive side of the cover layer. In various embodiments, the support may be configured to press the wiper of the pull tab toward the screen of the electronic device as the wiper moves toward the screen of the electronic device in a first direction. The wiper may be the same as wiper 157 ( FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4 Wipe 657 (FIG. 6 Wipe 757 FIG. 7 ) and / or wiper 2857 ( FIG. 28-30 Similar or identical.

[0350] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 53 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of method 5300 for providing a machine is shown. Method 5300 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 5300 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5300 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5300 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 5300 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine may be associated with machine 3500 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar or identical.

[0351] refer to FIG. 53 Method 5300 may include a frame 5301 providing a base. In various embodiments, the base may be associated with base 3510 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the base may include a first end. The first end may be similar to the first end 3511 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the base may include a second end. The second end may be similar to the second end 3512 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the base may include an alignment base. The alignment base may be similar to alignment base 3514 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the alignment base can be configured to engage with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The alignment mechanism can be with alignment mechanism 3557 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as the cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator can be used with the cover layer applicator 3550 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar or identical.

[0352] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a first alignment piece and a second alignment piece. The first and second alignment pieces may be compatible with alignment piece 3556 (…). FIG. 35-36Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the first alignment piece may include a first portion of the alignment mechanism, and the second alignment piece may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. In many embodiments, the alignment base may include a first side surface near a first end of the base. In several embodiments, the first side surface may be configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. In many embodiments, a second side surface near a second end of the base may be configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator.

[0353] In several embodiments, the base may include a groove. The groove may be consistent with groove 3515 (…). FIG. 35-36 Similar or identical. In some embodiments, the groove may be positioned between the bracket and the second side of the aligned base.

[0354] In many embodiments, method 5300 may include a frame 5302 providing a support. The support may be connected to a bracket 3520 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or identical to the base. In several embodiments, the bracket may be positioned between a first side of the alignment base and a second side of the alignment base. In some embodiments, the bracket may be configured to securely hold an electronic device. In different embodiments, the bracket may be integral with the base. In many embodiments, the bracket may be removably attached to the base.

[0355] In some embodiments, method 5300 may include a frame 5303 providing a slider configured to move between a first end and a second end of a base. The slider may be associated with slider 3530. FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the slider may include a rod. The rod may be similar to the pressure rod 3535 ( FIG. 1 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the lever can be configured to press the cover layer of the cover layer applicator toward the screen of the electronic device as the slider moves between a first end and a second end of the base. The cover layer can be similar to cover layer 130 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer 1530 ( FIG. 29-30 ) and / or cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the rod may be spring-loaded to press downward toward the base. In many embodiments, the base may include one or more rails configured to engage with the slider and allow the slider to move between a first end and a second end of the base. The rails may be similar to rail 3513 ( FIG. 35 Similar or identical.

[0356] In several embodiments, the base may include one or more first cams located at a first end of the base and one or more second cams located at a second end of the base. The first and second cams may be similar to or identical to cam 3516. In many embodiments, one or more first cams may be configured to prevent the rod from contacting a first side of the base as the slider moves between the first and second ends of the base. One or more second cams may be configured to prevent the rod from contacting a second side of the base as the slider moves between the first and second ends of the base.

[0357] In many embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the alignment base engages with the alignment mechanism of the cover applicator and the bracket holds the electronic device, the pull tab of the cover applicator can be pulled through a pull groove to remove the adhesive release liner of the cover applicator and expose the adhesive side of the cover to the screen of the electronic device. The pull tab can be used with pull tab 3555 ( FIG. 54 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the machine may be further configured such that when the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator is removed to expose the adhesive side of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device and the slider moves between the first and second ends of the base, the lever may be configured to press the adhesive side of the cover layer against the screen of the electronic device.

[0358] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 37 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of method 5400 for providing a machine is shown. Method 5400 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 5400 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5400 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 5400 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 5400 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine may be associated with machine 3700 ( FIG. 41-45 , FIG. 46-50 ) and / or machine 4600 ( FIG. 54 Similar or identical.

[0359] refer to FIG. 41 Method 5400 may include a frame 5401 providing a base. In several embodiments, the base may be connected to a base 4110 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or base 4610 ( FIG. 37-38 Similar or identical.

[0360] In many embodiments, method 5400 may include a frame 5402 providing a bracket configured to securely hold an electronic device. The bracket may be connected to bracket 3710 ( FIG. 46-50 ) and / or bracket 4630 ( FIG. 37 Similar to or the same as device 3720. FIG. 48 ) and / or device 4800 ( FIG. 38 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the support may include an alignment base configured to engage with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The alignment base may be similar to alignment base 3814 ( FIG. 47 ) and / or align with base 4734 ( FIG. 7 Similar to or the same as the alignment mechanism. The alignment mechanism can be the same as alignment mechanism 715 ( FIG. 48 , FIG. 41 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the alignment base may include six protrusions configured to engage with the alignment frame of the overlay applicator. In some embodiments, the support may be integral with the base. In many embodiments, the base may include a support member configured to removably hold the support. The support member may be similar to support member 4120 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or bracket support 4620 ( FIG. 41 Similar or identical.

[0361] In some embodiments, method 5400 may include a frame 5403 providing an arm. The arm may be connected to arm 4150 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or arm 4650 ( FIG. 41 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the arm may include an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder may be similar to inflatable bladder 4151 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or inflatable bladder 4651 ( FIG. 41 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the arm may include a pumping mechanism configured to inflate the inflatable bladder. The pumping mechanism may be similar to pumping mechanism 4152 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or pumping mechanism 4652 ( FIG. 41 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the arm may include a handle. The handle may be similar to handle 4154 ( FIG. 46 ) and / or handle 4654 ( FIG. 41-43 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the arm can be configured to pivotally rotate between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The open configuration can be used with machine 4100 in... FIG. 45 and FIG. 47-48 The configuration shown, and / or used in machine 4600 FIG. 50 and FIG. 44 The configuration shown is similar to or the same as that shown. The closed configuration can be used with machine 4100 in... FIG. 46 The configuration shown and / or used in machine 4600FIG. 49 and FIG. 41 The configuration shown is similar to or the same as that described above. In some embodiments, the pumping mechanism may include a button configured to control the inflation of the inflatable bladder. The button may be the same as the start / stop button 4153. FIG. 44-45 , FIG. 46 ) and / or start / stop button 4653 ( FIG. 49 , FIG. 46-50 Similar or identical. In different embodiments, the arm may be hinged to the base, such as in... FIG. 41 The image shows a base for machine 4600. In several embodiments, method 5400 may include providing a stand attached to the base and hingedly attached to an arm. The stand may be connected to stand 4130 (…). FIG. 7 Similar or identical.

[0362] In various embodiments, the machine can be configured such that when the arm is in a closed configuration and the inflatable bladder is inflated, the inflatable bladder can press the cover layer of the cover layer applicator toward the screen of the electronic device to adhere the adhesive side of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device. The cover layer can be used with cover layer 730 ( FIG. 45 , FIG. 50 , FIG. 7 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the machine may be further configured such that when (a) the arm is in a closed configuration, (b) the pull tab of the cover layer applicator is pulled to remove the adhesive release liner and expose the adhesive side of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device, and (c) when the inflatable bladder is inflated, the inflatable bladder may be configured to press the adhesive side of the cover layer against the screen of the electronic device. The pull tab may be similar to pull tab 750 ( FIG. 42 , FIG. 44-45 , FIG. 48-49 , FIG. 37 Similar or identical.

[0363] In some embodiments, method 5400 may include providing a support frame configured to engage with a support and secure the overlay applicator to the support. The support frame may be associated with support frame 3730 ( FIG. 39-40 , FIG. 39-40 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the support frame may include a base plate. The base plate may be similar to base plate 3912 ( FIG. 39-40 Similar to or the same as. In many embodiments, the base plate may include creases configured to press down on the cover layer applicator to adhere the adhesive side of the cover layer to the screen of the electronic device. Creases may be similar to crease 3913 ( FIG. 39 Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the support frame may include a recess. The recess may be similar to recess 3916 ( FIG. 39-40Similar to or the same as. In different embodiments, the inflatable bladder may be configured to be positioned within a recess in the support frame when the arm is in a closed configuration. In several embodiments, the support frame may include an alignment hole configured to engage with an alignment base. The alignment hole may be similar to alignment hole 3911. FIG. 55 Similar or identical.

[0364] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 56 An exploded view of a dust sticker assembly 5500 is shown. The dust sticker assembly 5500 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the dust sticker assembly are not limited to those shown herein. The dust sticker assembly may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In many embodiments, the dust sticker assembly 5500 may include a dust removal sticker 5510 and / or a release liner 5520. In many embodiments, the bottom surface of the dust removal sticker 5510 may include an adhesive. In many embodiments, the release liner 5520 may be attached to the bottom surface of the dust removal sticker 5510 and / or may cover the adhesive on the bottom surface of the dust removal sticker 5510. In several embodiments, the release liner 5520 may include a device portion 5521 and an end portion 5522. The device portion 5521 and the end portion 5522 may separate at a fold line 5523. In many embodiments, the fold line 5523 may be formed by passing through the release liner 5520 to form the device portion 5521 and the end portion 5522.

[0365] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 57 A bottom perspective view of the dust sticker assembly 5500 and the device 5600 is shown. In several embodiments, the dust sticker 5510 can be applied to the device 5600 by peeling the device portion 5521 from the bottom of the dust sticker 5510 and adhering the dust sticker 5510 to cover the screen of the device 5600. In several embodiments, after the dust sticker 5510 is adhered to the screen of the device 5600, the end portion 5522 may extend beyond the end of the screen of the device 5600.

[0366] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 35-36 Machine 3500 is shown (as in...) FIG. 56 A perspective view of the device 5600 (shown in the figure and described below) and the dust sticker assembly 5500, which together can be used to remove dust from the device 5600 (shown in the figure and described below). FIG. 56 The screen of device 5600 has been removed. FIG. 56 The dust removal sticker 5510 can be placed in the recess 3521 of the bracket 3520. In many embodiments, the dust removal sticker 5510 can be placed in the device 5600. FIG. 56 ) before being placed in the bracket 3520, it is adhered to the device 5600. FIG. 56On the screen of ). In other embodiments, the dust removal sticker 5510 can be placed on the device 5600 ( FIG. 56 After being placed in the bracket 3520, it is adhered to the device 5600. FIG. 58 On the screen.

[0367] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 59 A perspective view of parts of machine 3500 and dust sticker assembly 5500 is shown. FIG. 58 A perspective view of a portion of machine 3500 and dust sticker assembly 5500 is shown, wherein the end portion of release liner 5520 is peeled from dust sticker 5510. In several embodiments, the end portion 5522 and portions of dust sticker 5510 attached to the end portion 5522 may be folded back at fold line 5523, as shown in... FIG. 55 As shown, this makes the release liner 5520 ( FIG. 55 The end portion 5522 of the release liner 5520 can be exposed. As the end portion 5522 is folded back, the release liner 5520 ( FIG. 59 The end portion 5522 can be peeled off from the dust removal sticker 5510, as shown in FIG. 60 As shown, this is to expose the adhesive end region 5922 of the dust removal sticker 5510.

[0368] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 1 A perspective view of machine 3500, dust sticker assembly 5500, and overlay applicator 6050 is shown. Overlay applicator 6050 may be similar to overlay applicator 100. FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 30 ), Covering layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 35 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3550 ( FIG. 1 ), and different components and / or constructions of the cover layer applicator 6050 can be used with the cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 30 ), Covering layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 35 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3550 ( FIG. 35The different components are generally the same or similar. In some embodiments, the cover layer applicator 6050 may include an adhesive release liner (not shown), a pull tab 6055, a cover layer (not shown) protective film 6052, and / or an alignment tab 6056.

[0369] In some embodiments, alignment piece 6056 may be similar to alignment piece 3556 ( FIG. 56 ), and may include an alignment mechanism 6057, which can engage with an alignment base 3514 to position the cover layer applicator 6050, thereby positioning the cover layer directly on the device 5600 ( FIG. 61 Above the screen. In many embodiments, when the cover applicator 6050 descends onto the alignment base 3514, the adhesive end region 5922 can be attached to the pull tab 6055, as in FIG. 56 As shown in the diagram, and described below. In some embodiments, the pull tab 6055 may be integral with the adhesive release liner and may be a single-layer material, such as plastic, paper, or another suitable backing film. In many embodiments, the pull tab 6055 may be inserted through a pull groove 3515, which allows the pull tab 6055 to be pulled away from the machine 3500 when the cover applicator 6050 is secured to the alignment base 3514. As the pull tab 6055 is pulled away, such as through the pull groove 3515, the adhesive end region 5922 may be pulled away together with the pull tab 6055, which can pull the dust removal sticker 5510 from the device 5600 ( FIG. 56 The screen of the device 5600 was peeled off. The dust removal sticker 5510 was then removed from the device 5600. FIG. 56 The screen can be peeled off, allowing dust, dirt, and / or fingerprints to be removed from the device 5600. FIG. 56 The screen of the device 5600 was removed along with the dust removal sticker 5510. ​ The bottom and adhesive sides of the screen peel-off sticker 5510 can be folded to face and / or attached to the pull tab 6055 and / or adhesive release liner.

[0370] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 61 A perspective side view of a portion of the dust sticker assembly 5500 when attached to the device 5600 and the cover layer applicator 6050 is shown. The dust sticker 5510 can adhere to the screen of the device 5600, and the adhesive end region 5922 can be folded back and exposed at the fold line 5523, allowing the adhesive end region to adhere to the pull tab 6055, which is folded back along the adhesive release liner 6153 of the cover layer applicator 6050. In many embodiments, at the release liner 5520 ( FIG. 55 The end region 5522 () FIG. 55After the adhesive end area 5922 of the dust removal sticker 5510 is removed, the adhesive end area 5922 can be adhered to the pull tab 6055.

[0371] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 62 A perspective view of wiper 6200 is shown. Wiper 6200 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the wiper are not limited to those shown herein. Wipers may be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Wiper 6200 may be similar to wiper 157 ( FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4-5 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 Wipe 757 FIG. 7 ) and / or wiper 2857 ( FIG. 28 Furthermore, different components and / or structures of the wiper 6200 can be used with the wiper 157. FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4-5 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 Wipe 757 FIG. 7 ) and / or wiper 2857 ( FIG. 28 The different components are generally the same or similar. In many embodiments, the wiper 6200 can be used with a cover layer applicator, such as the cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 4-5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 30 This is to remove dust, dirt, smudges, etc. from the screen of the device before the cover layer is adhered to it. In many embodiments, the wiper 6200 may be attached to a pull tab, such as pull tab 150. FIG. 1 ), pull film 450 ( FIG. 4-5 ), pull film 650 ( FIG. 6 ), pull film 750 ( FIG. 7 ) and / or pull film 2750 ( FIG. 28 ).

[0372] In several embodiments, the wiper 6200 may include a wiper support 6210 and a wiper surface 6220 located on the top surface of the wiper support 6210. In various embodiments, the opposite bottom surface of the wiper support 6210 may be configured to attach to a pull tab. In many embodiments, the wiper support 6210 may be made of a foam or elastomeric material. When the wiper surface 6220 is pulled past the screen of the device, the wiper support 6210 may have sufficient thickness to ensure close contact and / or pressure between the wiper surface 6220 and the screen of the device. In many embodiments, the wiper surface 6220 may be made of a fabric (e.g., microfiber cloth), soft silicone, extruded rubber, or another suitable material. In several embodiments, the wiper surface 6220 may include a groove 6230. In some embodiments, the groove 6230 may extend partially or completely through the thickness of the wiper surface 6220. In some embodiments, the groove 6230 may be recessed within the wiper surface 6220. In some embodiments, the wiper surface 6220 may be as long as or slightly longer than the width of the device's screen. In some embodiments, the slot 6230 may be as long as the width of the device's screen, and the wiper surface 6220 may extend an additional approximately 2 mm on each side of the slot 6220. In many embodiments, the wiper surface 6220 may have a width of approximately 10 mm, the slot 6230 may have a width of approximately 2 mm, and the wiper surface 6220 may extend 4 mm on each side of the slot 6230.

[0373] In many embodiments, as the wiper 6200 is pulled across the screen of the device, the leading edge and / or material of the wiper surface 6220 can intercept dust particles. The groove 6230 can intercept dust particles not intercepted by the leading edge or material of the wiper surface 6220, such as round dust particles rolling past the wiper surface 6220. In several embodiments, including the groove 6230 in the wiper surface 6220 can advantageously reduce the surface area of ​​the wiper surface 6220, which can advantageously increase the pressure on the remaining surface of the wiper surface 6220 on the screen of the device during wiping or preemptively preventing dust and / or dust particles from rolling past the leading edge of the wiper surface 6220 or the groove 6230.

[0374] Other embodiments of the wiper, such as wiper 6200, may have additional grooves. For example, FIG. 62 A perspective view of wiper 6300 is shown. Wiper 6300 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the wiper are not limited to those shown herein. Wipers may be employed in many different embodiments or examples not specifically depicted or described herein. Wiper 6300 may be similar to wiper 157 ( FIG. 1 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 4-5Wipe 657 ( FIG. 6 Wipe 757 FIG. 7 Wipe 2857 FIG. 28 ) and / or wiper 6200 ( FIG. 62 ), and the different parts and / or components of the wiper 6200 can be used with the wiper 157 ( FIG. 64 ), wiper 457 ( FIG. 3 Wipe 657 ( FIG. 8 Wipe 757 FIG. 16 Wipe 2857 FIG. 20 ) and / or wiper 6200 ( FIG. 31 The different components are generally the same or similar. In many embodiments, the wiper 6300 may include a wiper support 6210 and a wiper surface 6320 located on the top surface of the wiper support 6210. The bottom surface of the wiper support 6210 may be configured to attach to a pull tab, as described above.

[0375] In several embodiments, the wiper surface 6320 may include slots 6330 and 6340. In some embodiments, slots 6330 and 6340 may partially extend across the length of the wiper surface 6320. In many embodiments, slot 6330 may extend across half the length of the wiper surface 6320 and slot 6340 may extend across the other half the length of the wiper surface 6320. In some embodiments, slots 6330 and 6340 may each extend into an overlapping region 6350. In some embodiments, the overlapping region 6350 may extend approximately 4 mm. The overlapping region 6350 may advantageously provide sufficient overlap in the wiping path of slots 6330 and 6340 as slots 6330 and 6340 wipe across the screen of the device to ensure that rolling dust particles roll into slots 6330 or 6340. In other embodiments, slots 6330 and 6340 may each extend across the length of wiper surface 6320 and / or the width of the device screen, such that rolling dust particles can be intercepted by both slots. In yet another embodiment, slots 6330 and 6250 may be positioned in another suitable configuration and / or wiper 6300 may include additional slots.

[0376] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 35A top side view of a set of brackets 6400 is shown. The set of brackets 6400 may include a bracket 6410 for a first device, a bracket 6420 for a second device, and a bracket 6430 for a third device. Brackets 6410, 6420, and 6430 are merely exemplary and embodiments of the brackets are not limited to those shown herein. Brackets may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. Brackets 6410, 6420, and / or 6430 may be similar to bracket 310 (… FIG. 37-38 ), bracket 832 ( FIG. 46-50 ), bracket 1620 ( FIG. 3 ), bracket 2032 ( FIG. 8 ), bracket 3100 ( FIG. 16 ), bracket 3520 ( FIG. 20 ), bracket 3710 ( FIG. 31 ) and / or bracket 4630 ( FIG. 35 ), and different components and / or structures of brackets 6410, 6420 and / or 6430 can be used with bracket 310 ( FIG. 37-38 ), bracket 832 ( FIG. 46-50 ), bracket 1620 ( FIG. 35 ), bracket 2032 ( FIG. 35 ), bracket 3100 ( FIG. 35 ), bracket 3520 ( FIG. 35 ), bracket 3710 ( FIG. 35 ) and / or bracket 4630 ( FIG. 35 The different components are largely the same or similar. The supports 6410, 6420, and / or 6430 can be used with cover layer applicators (e.g., cover layer applicator 3550). FIG. 35 Used together, to apply the overlay to the device's screen.

[0377] The bracket 6410 may include a device slot 6411 for placing a first device, wherein the screen surface of the first device faces upward or away from the device slot 6411. In some embodiments, the device slot 6411 is conformal to the first device. The device slot 6411 may have sides 6412 and a bottom 6413. The bracket 6410 may have a thickness greater than the thickness of the device slot 6411 and / or the first device. Similarly, the bracket 6420 may include a device slot 6421, which may include sides 6422 and a bottom 6423, and / or the bracket 6430 may include a device slot 6431, which may include sides 6432 and a bottom 6433. The device slot 6421 may be configured to hold a second device, wherein the screen surface of the second device faces upward or away from the device slot 6421, and / or the device slot 6431 may be configured to hold a third device, wherein the screen surface of the third device faces upward or away from the device slot 6431. Device slot 6421 may conform to the second device, and / or device slot 6431 may conform to the third device. Support 6420 may have a thickness greater than the thickness of device slot 6421 and / or the second device, and support 6430 may have a thickness greater than the thickness of device slot 6431 and / or the third device.

[0378] In many embodiments, the support 6410 may include an alignment base 6414 that can be aligned with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator (such as the cover layer applicator 3550). FIG. 35 Alignment mechanism 3557 on ) FIG. 35 In some embodiments, the alignment base 6414 may be one or more protrusions that can be fitted onto the alignment mechanism 3557. FIG. 35 Within one or more slots. For example, as in FIG. 35 As shown, the alignment mechanism 3557 may include two holes located at each of the alignment pieces 3556 and at each end of the cover layer applicator 3550. The alignment base 6414 may include two protrusions located at each end of the support 6410, the two protrusions being configured to engage with the alignment mechanism 3557. FIG. 35 Two holes at each end of the alignment base 6414 and alignment mechanism 3557 are joined together. FIG. 35 ) can be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 3557 ( FIG. 65 When engaged with the alignment base 6414, the cover layer can be positioned directly above the screen of the first device in the device slot 6411 and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner is removed, the cover layer will adhere to the precise position on the screen. In some embodiments, the bracket 6410 may include one or more bottom holes 6415 that facilitate the removal of the first device from the bracket 6410.

[0379] In different embodiments, the bracket 6410 may include a groove 6416. The groove 6416 may be similar to groove 3515. FIG. 65 In many embodiments, the pull groove 6416 may be positioned between the device groove 6411 and one side of the alignment base 6414 and may extend to the bottom and / or side of the bracket 6410. In many embodiments, the pull tab (such as pull tab 3555) FIG. 66 It can be inserted through the pull groove 6416, which allows the pull tab 3555 to be inserted. FIG. 66 ) in the cover layer applicator 3550 ( FIG. 65 It is pulled when it is fixed to both ends of the aligned base 6414.

[0380] The bracket 6420 may include an alignment base 6424, and / or the bracket 6430 may include an alignment base 6434. Alignment bases 6424 and / or 6434 may be similar to or identical to alignment base 6414. The bracket 6420 may include one or more bottom holes 6425, and / or the bracket 6430 may include one or more bottom holes 6435. Bottom holes 6425 and / or 6435 may be similar to or identical to bottom hole 6415. The bracket 6420 may include a groove 6426, and / or the bracket 6430 may include a groove 6436. Grooves 6426 and / or 6436 may be similar to or identical to groove 6416.

[0381] A set of 6400 support brackets can be used with a cover layer applicator (cover layer applicator 3550). FIG. 65 These components can be used together to apply a cover layer to a variety of different devices. For example, the bracket 6410 can be configured to apply the cover layer to a first device (e.g., a Samsung Galaxy S10). 4) On the upper part, the bracket 6420 can be configured to apply the cover layer to the second device (e.g., Apple). 5) and the bracket 6430 can be configured to apply the cover layer to a third device (e.g., Apple). 4) Above. In other embodiments, a set of supports 6400 may include fewer or additional supports, and / or may include supports configured to work with the overlay applicator 3550 ( FIG. 65 They are used together to apply the covering layer to the attachment.

[0382] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 65 A perspective view of a cover layer applicator 3550 used with a support 6410, and a support holder 6550, is shown. (As in...) FIG. 65As shown, device 6550 can be inserted into device slot 6411, with the screen side of device 6550 facing upwards or away from device slot 6411. Next, pull tab 3555 can be inserted and / or lowered through pull slot 6416 until device portion 3560 of cover layer applicator 3550 is positioned above the screen of device 6550.

[0383] FIG. 35 A perspective view of a cover layer applicator 3550 used with a support 6410, and a support holder 6550, is shown. (As in...) FIG. 67 As shown, the cover layer applicator 3550 can be secured to the bracket 6410 by engaging the alignment mechanism 3557 on the alignment tab 3556 with the alignment base 6414. After the cover layer applicator 3550 is secured to the bracket 6410, the pull tab 3555 can be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom of the cover layer and expose the adhesive on the bottom of the cover layer to the device 6550. FIG. 68 The screen of the device 6550. The cover layer can be adhered to after the adhesive release liner is removed from the cover layer, or alternatively, after the adhesive release liner has been partially or completely removed from the cover layer. FIG. 67-68 The screen of the device 6550. In some embodiments, the cover layer may be fixed to the device 6550. FIG. 69 At the screen of ), this allows adhesion to begin after the adhesive release liner is removed. The cover layer adheres to the device 6550 ( FIG. 30 After the device 6550 appears on the screen, FIG. 29-30 ) can be removed from bracket 6410 and protective film 3552 ( FIG. 31-34 It can be peeled off from the covering layer.

[0384] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 30 A perspective view of a set of brackets 6400 is shown, in which brackets 6410, 6420 and 6430 are in a stacked configuration. FIG. 29-30 A side view of a set of supports 6400 in a stacked configuration is shown. In several embodiments, each support in the set of supports 6400 may be stacked with other supports in the set of supports 6400. In various embodiments, each support in the set of supports 6400 may include a stacking slot (not shown) located at each end of the bottom side of the support (e.g., 6410, 6420, 6430), which may engage with the alignment base (e.g., 6414, 6424, 6434) of the next lower support in the set of stacked supports 6400. For example, as in FIG. 29-30As shown, the alignment base 6414 of bracket 6410 can engage with a stacking slot (not shown) on bracket 6420 to secure bracket 6420 above bracket 6410, and the alignment base 6424 of bracket 6420 can engage with a stacking slot (not shown) on bracket 6430 to secure bracket 6430 above bracket 6420, thus allowing brackets 6410, 6420, and 6430 to be stacked in a connected configuration. Stacking each bracket of a set of brackets 6400 can advantageously save workbench space and allow a set of brackets to remain in a stable, compact arrangement.

[0385] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 29-30 A perspective view of machine 6900 is shown, which can be used with cover layer applicators (such as cover layer applicator 3000). FIG. 29-30 Use them together to combine overlays (such as overlay 2930). FIG. 29-30 The device is applied to the screen of the device. Machine 6900 is merely exemplary and embodiments of the machine are not limited to those shown herein. The machine may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In various embodiments, machine 6900 may include a flip-top frame 6910 and a bracket 6950. In several embodiments, the flip-top frame 6910 may include a support base 6920, a cover 6930, and a hinge mechanism 6940. In some embodiments, the bracket 6950 may be removably attached to the support base 6920.

[0386] The 6950 bracket can be similar to the 3100 bracket. FIG. 27-30 In some embodiments, the support 6950 may include a bottom frame 6954, a corner frame 6951, and / or a side frame 6952, which together may form a device groove 6956, and these frames may provide support for the device and / or provide a tight fit for the device to prevent movement of the device while held by the support 6950. In many embodiments, the support 6950 may include an alignment base 6953, which may be used with the overlay applicator 3000. FIG. 29-30 Alignment mechanism 2915 ( FIG. 31 ) engagement. In some embodiments, the alignment base 6953 may be one or more protrusions that can be fitted onto the alignment mechanism 2915. FIG. 30 One or more slots. Alignment base 6953 and alignment mechanism 2915 ( FIG. 27-30 ) can be constructed and positioned such that when the alignment mechanism 2915 ( FIG. 29-30 When the cover layer 2930 is engaged with the alignment base 6953, FIG. 30It can be positioned directly above the screen of the device held by the bracket 6950 and aligned such that when the adhesive release liner 2740 is removed... FIG. 70 When the cover layer is 2930 ( FIG. 69 It can be adhered to the precise location on the screen of the device, as described below.

[0387] In many embodiments, the support 6950 may include a central support 6955. The central support 6955 may be similar to the central support 3150. FIG. 69 In many implementations, the central support 6955 can be the cover layer applicator 3000. FIG. 69 ) provides support. In several embodiments, the central support 6955 can be provided along with the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 70-71 From the cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 71 ) Peel off the cover layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 72 It is pressed against the screen of the device, as described below.

[0388] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 70-71 A perspective view of the flip-up frame 6910 is shown. In several embodiments, the support base 6920 may include a bracket support 7021 that can securely hold the bracket 6950. FIG. 69 In several embodiments, the stent 6950 ( FIG. 72 The bracket 6950 can be removably inserted into the support member 7021. In other embodiments, the bracket 6950 ( FIG. 70 It can be securely attached to the bracket support 7021. In various embodiments, the bracket support 7021 can hold various different brackets, such as brackets constructed for various different devices.

[0389] In different embodiments, the hinge mechanism 6940 attaches the cover 6930 to the support base 6920, and / or may allow the cover 6930 to be in an open configuration relative to the support base 6920 (such as in...). FIG. 72 As shown ( FIG. 69 (described below) and closed configurations (such as in...) FIG. 70-71As shown in the diagram (described below), the hinge mechanism 6940 can rotate between the two. In some embodiments, the hinge mechanism 6940 may include one or more shafts 7041. In some embodiments, the shaft 7041 may be secured in one or more base shaft supports 7042, and / or may be attached to the cover 6930 via one or more cover shaft supports 7034. In many embodiments, the cover shaft support 7034 may be fixedly attached to the shaft 7041. In various embodiments, the hinge mechanism 6940 may include one or more springs 7043, which may be attached to the shaft 7041 and the support base 6920, and which may bias the cover 6930 in an open configuration to rotate away from the support base 6920, as shown in the diagram. FIG. 69 As shown in the image.

[0390] In many embodiments, the support base 6920 may include one or more latch slots 7022, one or more release buttons 7023, and / or one or more latches (not shown). The cover 6930 may include one or more snap-fits 7032. In several embodiments, when machine 6900 ( FIG. 69 When in a closed configuration, such as in FIG. 72 As shown, the latch 7032, in the closed configuration, can be inserted into the latch slot 7022 and can engage with the latch to secure the cover 6930 adjacent to the support base 6920. In different embodiments, the release button 7023 can be pressed to release the latch 7032 from the latch, which allows the cover 6930 to rotate open away from the support base 6920, thereby allowing the machine 6900 to open to the open configuration, as shown in FIG. 29-30 As shown in the diagram. As described above, the hinge assembly 6940 can be spring-loaded, such that after pressing the release button 7023, when the machine 6900 is in the closed configuration, as in... FIG. 71 As shown, machine 6900 ( FIG. 30 It can be opened to an open configuration, such as in FIG. 30 As shown in the diagram. In some embodiments, the support base 6920 may include one or more buffers 7024, which may be located in machine 6900 ( FIG. 29-30 When in the open configuration, it supports one or more rear portions 7033 of the cover 6930 and prevents the cover 6930 from opening further.

[0391] In several embodiments, the cover 6930 may include one or more gaskets 7031. The gaskets 7031 may be made of foam or elastomeric material. In several embodiments, the gaskets 7031 may be installed in machine 6900 (…). FIG. 27-30 ) in a closed configuration (such as in FIG. 29-30 When the device is pressed down on the cover layer applicator 2930 (as shown in the diagram), press the device down into the cover layer applicator. FIG. 27-30 )superior.

[0392] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 27-30 A perspective view of a machine 6900 in an open configuration with the retaining device 7100 shown. In the open configuration, the cover 6930 can rotate about the hinge assembly 6940 away from the support base 6920. In many embodiments, the bracket 6950 can be inserted and / or removed from the flip-top frame 6910 when the machine 6900 is in the open configuration. In several embodiments, when the machine 6900 is in the open configuration, the cover applicator 3000 ( FIG. 29-30 It can be attached to the bracket 6950. Coverage applicator 3000 ( FIG. 28-30 It can be positioned on the bracket 7150, thus allowing the protective film 2920 ( FIG. 30 ) is placed against the central support 6955, and the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 72 ) and pull sheet 2750 are located in protective film 2920 ( FIG. 70 Above. Pull film 2750 ( FIG. 30 Fold back over the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 27-30 This makes the alignment plate 2910 ( FIG. 27-30 Partially or completely uncovered and wiper 2857 ( FIG. 29-30 With the screen facing upwards. In several embodiments, device 7100 can be inserted into device slot 6956 of bracket 6950. Device 7100 can be inserted with its screen facing downwards against cover layer applicator 3000. FIG. 73-74 ).

[0393] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 29-30 A perspective view of a machine 6900 in a closed configuration with the holding device 7100 shown. In the closed configuration, the cover 6930 can rotate about the hinge assembly 6940 adjacent to the support base 6920. As described above, the latch 7032 can engage with a latch in the support base 6920 to securely hold the machine 6900 in the closed configuration. In many embodiments, the gasket 7031 ( FIG. 71 It can be pressed down on the back of device 7100 to press the screen of device 7100 against cover applicator 3000. FIG. 73 On. In many embodiments, machine 6900 may include end slots 7225 in a flip-top frame 6910 and / or bracket 6950, pull tab 2750 ( FIG. 29-30 It can extend through the end groove and be pulled to release the adhesive release liner 2740. FIG. 69 From the cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 27-30 Remove.

[0394] Continuing with the attached chart, FIG. 29-30This demonstrates the use of machine 6900 to apply cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 27-30 )Applied to device 7100 ( FIG. 69 On the screen. FIG. 69 A perspective view of machine 6900 in an open configuration is shown, with cover applicator 3000 positioned on support 6950. Cover applicator 3000 can be positioned such that protective film 2920 ( FIG. 74 ) Supporting the central support component 6955 FIG. 73 Placement, and adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 70 ) and pull sheet 2750 are located in protective film 2920 ( FIG. 70 Above. Fold the pull tab 2750 backward over the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 70 This allows the alignment patch 2910 to be partially or completely uncovered with the wiper 2857 facing upwards. In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism 2915 of the alignment patch 2910 can be inserted into the alignment base 6953 of the support 6950. The machine 6900 can be in an open configuration, wherein the cover 6930 is opened away from the support base 6920 when the cover applicator 3000 is placed on the support 6950.

[0395] In many embodiments, the device 7100 can be placed in the device slot 6956 of the bracket 6950. FIG. 69 In many embodiments, device 7100 may be placed in device slot 6956. FIG. 70 In the embodiment, the screen of device 7100 faces downward. In other embodiments, the screen of device 7100 may rest against and / or be adjacent to pull tab 2750 and / or wiper 2857.

[0396] FIG. 73 The retaining cover layer applicator 3000 is shown. FIG. 74 A perspective view of machine 6900 with device 7100 in a closed configuration, wherein pull tab 2750 is pulled. In many embodiments, cover 6930 can be lowered until latch 7032 ( FIG. 27-30 ) and latch slot 7022 ( FIG. 29-30 The latch engages in the mechanism to change the machine 6900 into a closed configuration. In many embodiments, the cover 6930 can rotate relative to the support base 6920 about the hinge mechanism 6940. In the closed configuration, the gasket 7031 ( FIG. 73 It can be pressed down on the rear of device 7100 and securely held within machine 6900. In many embodiments, the central support 6955 ( FIG. 27-30 ) and gasket 7031 ( FIG. 69 The device 7100 can be used with a screen and a cover layer applicator 3000. FIG. 27-30They were pressed tightly together.

[0397] As in FIG. 29-30 As shown, pull tab 2750 can be pulled to release adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 29-30 From the cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 70 The adhesive side of the wiper is removed. In many embodiments, as the pull tab 2750 is pulled, the wiper 2857 ( FIG. 70 The screen of device 7100 can be wiped to remove any dust from the screen of device 7100. In several embodiments, as the pull tab 2750 is pulled and the adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 70 ) was removed, and the central support component 6955 ( FIG. 70 ) can be used with adhesive release liner 2740 ( FIG. 29-30 The fold in the device 7100 moves from one end to the other end and is slightly pressed down, and can spring back to provide a barrier against the protective film 2920. FIG. 29-30 ) pressure so as with the cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 29-30 The exposed adhesive is pressed against the screen of device 7100.

[0398] In many embodiments, the cover 6930 can then be lifted to change the machine 6900 into an open configuration. In several embodiments, the cover 6930 can be lifted by pushing the release button 7023 to engage the latch 7032 ( FIG. 29-30 From latch slot 7022 ( FIG. 29-30 The latch in ) is released, thus causing the spring 7043 ( FIG. 29-30 ) caused shaft 7041 ( FIG. 29-30 Rotate and open cover 6930. Cover 6930 can be lifted into an open configuration so that device 7100 can be removed from bracket 6950.

[0399] In several embodiments, device 7100 may be associated with cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 75 ) and protective film 2920 ( FIG. 69-74 Remove the protective film 2920 from the bracket 6950 of machine 6900 together. FIG. 75 ) can be obtained from the overlay layer 2930 ( FIG. 69-74 The protective film 2920 is removed, and the cover adheres to the device 7100. FIG. 70 ) has been removed from the overlay layer 2930 ( FIG. 70 After peeling off, the 2930 cover layer can be removed. FIG. 72 The effect is applied to the screen of device 7100.

[0400] Continue to the next attached image. FIG. 31-34A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method 7500 for providing a machine is shown. Method 7500 is merely exemplary and is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 7500 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 7500 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 7500 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 7500 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the machine may be associated with machine 6900 (… FIG. 69 Similar or identical.

[0401] refer to FIG. 71-73 Method 7500 may include a frame 7501 providing a base. In several embodiments, the base may be associated with a base 6920. FIG. 71-72 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the base may include a first attachment mechanism. In different embodiments, the first attachment mechanism may be similar to the latch slot 7022 ( FIG. 74 ) and / or release button 7023 ( FIG. 31-34 , FIG. 69 Similar or identical.

[0402] In many embodiments, method 7500 may next include a frame 7502 providing a first support. The support may be connected to support 3100 ( FIG. 71-72 ) and / or bracket 6950 ( FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 Similar to or the same as device 7100. In several embodiments, the bracket may be configured to hold the first electronic device. The first electronic device may be related to device 7100. FIG. 8-9 , FIG. 13-14 Similar to or the same as the base. In some embodiments, the first support may be integrally formed with the base. In other embodiments, the first support may be removable from the base. In several embodiments, the base may be configured to hold a second support different from the first support. The second support may be similar to support 3100. FIG. 16-19 ) and / or bracket 6950 ( FIG. 20 , FIG. 31-34 Similar to or the same as the first electronic device. The second bracket may be configured to hold a second electronic device having one or more dimensions different from the first electronic device.

[0403] In different embodiments, method 7500 may next include a block 7503 providing an alignment base. The alignment base may be connected to alignment base 212 ( FIG. 35-36 Alignment base 312 ( FIG. 38 Alignment base 835 ( FIG. 47 , FIG. 64Alignment base 1632 ( FIG. 64 Alignment base 2035 ( FIG. 64 Alignment base 3112 ( FIG. 69 Alignment base 3514 ( FIG. 73 Alignment base 3814 ( FIG. 1 Alignment base 4734 ( FIG. 4-5 Alignment base 6414 ( FIG. 6 Alignment base 6424 ( FIG. 7 Alignment base 6434 ( FIG. 15 ) and / or align with base 6953 ( FIG. 30 , FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the first support may include an alignment base. In many embodiments, the base may include an alignment base.

[0404] In several embodiments, the alignment base may be configured to engage with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may be coupled to cover layer applicator 100 ( FIG. 60 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( FIG. 1 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( FIG. 4 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( FIG. 6 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( FIG. 7 ), Covering layer applicator 3000 ( FIG. 15 ), Covering layer applicator 3550 ( FIG. 29-30 ) and / or cover layer applicator 6050 ( FIG. 35-36 Similar to or the same as alignment mechanism 115. In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism may be the same as alignment mechanism 115. FIG. 1 Alignment mechanism 415 FIG. 4-5 Alignment mechanism 615 FIG. 6 Alignment mechanism 715 FIG. 7 Alignment mechanism 1515 FIG. 15 Alignment mechanism 2915 FIG. 29-30 ) and / or alignment mechanism 3557 ( FIG. 69 Similar to or the same as cover layer. A cover layer applicator may include a cover layer configured to be applied to the screen of a first electronic device. The cover layer may be similar to cover layer 130 ( FIG. 69 ), Covering layer 430 ( FIG. 69 ), Covering layer 630 ( FIG. 69 ), Covering layer 730 ( FIG. 69 ), and / or cover layer 1530 ( FIG. 71 ) and / or cover layer 2930 ( FIG. 69-74Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the alignment base may be configured to align the cover layer applicator as the cover layer of the cover layer applicator is applied to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0405] In many embodiments, the first support may include one or more frame members configured to securely hold the first electronic device in a device slot in a fixed position relative to the alignment base. The one or more frame members may be connected to the bottom frame 6954. FIG. 69-72 ), corner frame 6951 ( FIG. 74 ) and / or side frame 6952 ( FIG. 69-71 Similar to or the same as. The device slot can be the same as device slot 6956 ( FIG. 73 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, one or more frame members may include four corner frames positioned at each corner of the first support. For example, the four corner frames may be similar to corner frame 6951 ( FIG. 72 Similar or identical. In several embodiments, the machine may be configured to hold the cover applicator between the first support and the screen of the electronic device when the screen of the first electronic device is facing the first support, for example, as in FIG. 74 As shown in the image.

[0406] In many embodiments, method 7500 may next include a frame 7504 providing a lid. The lid may be associated with lid 6930 ( FIG. 1 Similar to or the same as. In some embodiments, the cover may be hinged to the base. For example, the cover may be hinged to mechanism 6940 ( FIG. 4-5 , FIG. 6 The cover is hinged to the base. In several embodiments, the machine can be configured such that the cover can be opened relative to the base in an open configuration (e.g., in...). FIG. 7 and FIG. 42 (as shown in) and closed configurations (as in) FIG. 44-45 and FIG. 48-49 Rotate between (as shown in the diagram). In many embodiments, the machine can be configured in a closed configuration to facilitate the application of the cover layer of the cover layer applicator to the screen of the first electronic device.

[0407] In many embodiments, the machine can be configured in an open configuration, allowing the cover layer applicator and the first electronic device to be inserted and removed from the machine. In some embodiments, the machine can be configured in a closed configuration to prevent at least a portion of the first electronic device and the cover layer applicator from being removed from the machine. In various embodiments, the machine can be configured in a closed configuration, allowing the pull tab of the cover layer applicator to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator from the cover layer to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device. The pull tab can be associated with pull tab 150 (…). FIG. 15), pull film 450 ( ​ ), pull film 650 ( ​ ), pull film 750 ( ​ , ​ , ​ , ​ ), pull film 1550 ( ​ ), pull film 2750 ( Figures 27 to 30 ) and / or pull film 6055 ( Figure 60 Similar to or the same as. The adhesive release liner can be the same as adhesive release liner 140 ( Figure 1 ), adhesive release liner 440 ( Figures 4 to 5 ), Adhesive release liner 640 ( Figure 6 ), adhesive release liner 740 ( Figure 7 ), adhesive release liner 1540 ( Figure 15 ) and / or adhesive release liner 2740 ( Figures 27 to 30 Similar or identical.

[0408] In some embodiments, the cover may include one or more gaskets configured to press the first electronic device toward the cover applicator when (a) the first electronic device is in the first support, (b) the cover applicator is engaged with the alignment base, and (c) the machine is in a closed configuration. In different embodiments, the cover may include a second attachment mechanism configured to removably attach to the first attachment mechanism to hold the cover in the closed configuration. The second attachment mechanism may be similar to or the same as the snap 7032.

[0409] In different embodiments, the first support may include a support member extending in the first direction. The support member may be connected to the central support member 3150. Figure 31 The support member is similar to or the same as the center support member 6955. In many embodiments, the support member may comprise an elastomeric material. The support member may be configured to press the adhesive of the cover layer of the cover layer applicator toward the screen of the first electronic device when the screen surface of the first electronic device faces the support member and the adhesive release liner of the cover layer applicator is removed to expose the adhesive of the cover layer to the screen of the first electronic device. In several embodiments, the support member may be configured to press the wiper of the pull tab toward the screen of the first electronic device as the wiper moves along the first direction on the screen of the electronic device while the pull tab is pulled along the first direction. The wiper may be the same as wiper 157 ( Figure 1 ), wiper 457 ( Figure 4 Wipe 657 ( Figure 6 Wipe 757 Figure 7 Wipe 2857 Figures 28 to 30 ), Wipe 6200 ( Figure 62 ) and / or wiper 6300 ( Figure 63 Similar or identical.

[0410] Continue to the next attached image. Figure 76 A flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method 7600 for providing a support is shown. Method 7600 is merely exemplary and not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Method 7600 may be employed in many different embodiments or instances not specifically depicted or described herein. In some embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 7600 may be performed in the shown order. In other embodiments, the processes, procedures, and / or activities of method 7600 may be performed in any other suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the processes, procedures, and / or activities in method 7600 may be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the support may be associated with support 6410 ( Figures 64 to 68 ), bracket 6420 ( Figure 64 , Figures 67 to 68 ) and / or bracket 6430 ( Figure 64 , Figures 67 to 68 Similar or identical.

[0411] refer to Figure 76 Method 7600 may include a block 7601 providing a device slot. In various embodiments, the device slot may be associated with device slot 6411 ( Figure 64 ), Device slot 6421 ( Figure 64 ) and / or device slot 6431 ( Figure 64 Similar to or the same as device 6550. In many embodiments, the device slot can be configured to securely hold the electronic device. The electronic device can be similar to or the same as device 6550.

[0412] In many embodiments, method 7600 may next include a block 7602 providing an alignment base. The alignment base may be connected to alignment base 212 ( Figure 2 Alignment base 312 ( Figure 3 Alignment base 835 ( Figures 8 to 9 , Figures 13 to 14 Alignment base 1632 ( Figures 16 to 19 Alignment base 2035 ( Figure 20 Alignment base 3112 ( Figures 31 to 34 Alignment base 3514 ( Figures 35 to 36 Alignment base 3814 ( Figure 38 Alignment base 4734 ( Figure 47 Alignment base 6414 ( Figure 64 Alignment base 6424 ( Figure 64 Alignment base 6434 ( Figure 64 ) and / or align base 6953 ( Figure 69 , Figure 73Similar to or the same as. In several embodiments, the alignment base may be configured to engage with the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The cover layer applicator may be connected to the cover layer applicator 100 ( Figure 1 ), Covering layer applicator 400 ( Figures 4 to 5 ), Covering layer applicator 600 ( Figure 6 ), Covering layer applicator 700 ( Figure 7 ), Covering layer applicator 1500 ( Figure 15 ), Covering layer applicator 3000 ( Figure 30 ), Covering layer applicator 3550 ( Figures 35 to 36 ) and / or cover layer applicator 6050 ( Figure 60 Similar to or the same as alignment mechanism 115. In many embodiments, the alignment mechanism may be the same as alignment mechanism 115. Figure 1 Alignment mechanism 415 Figure 4 Alignment mechanism 615 Figure 6 Alignment mechanism 715 Figure 7 Alignment mechanism 1515 Figure 15 Alignment mechanism 2915 Figures 29 to 30 ) and / or alignment mechanism 3557 ( Figures 35 to 36 Similar or identical.

[0413] In several embodiments, the cover layer applicator may include a first alignment piece and a second alignment piece. The first alignment piece may include a first portion of an alignment mechanism. The second alignment piece may include a second portion of the alignment mechanism. In several embodiments, the alignment base may include a first side configured to engage with the first portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator and a second side configured to engage with the second portion of the alignment mechanism of the cover layer applicator. The first and second sides of the alignment base may be similar to or the same as alignment base 3514.

[0414] In many embodiments, method 7600 may next include a block 7603 providing a first groove. The first groove may be associated with groove 3515 ( Figures 35 to 36 ), Grooving 6416...

Claims

1. A cover layer applicator machine, comprising: An adjustable bracket, which is configured to individually hold electronic devices of different sizes at different times; as well as An alignment base, configured to engage individually with the alignment mechanism of a cover layer applicator at different times, each of the cover layer applicators comprising a corresponding cover layer configured to be applied to a corresponding surface of each of the electronic devices. in: The machine is configured to facilitate the application of the corresponding coating layer to the corresponding surface of the electronic device individually at different times. The machine further includes: The support base includes the adjustable bracket and the alignment base. in: The alignment base can be adjusted relative to the support base; The support base includes recesses configured to hold different alignment plates; and The different alignment plates are each configured to position the alignment base at a different corresponding position relative to the support base.

2. The machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The electronic device includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device; The adjustable bracket is configured to hold the first electronic device and the second electronic device separately at different times; The first electronic device of the electronic device has a first length and a first width; The second electronic device of the electronic device has a second length different from the first length and a second width different from the first width; and The different dimensions include the first length, the first width, the second length, and the second width.

3. The machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The first electronic device has a first thickness; and The second electronic device has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness.

4. The machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The machine is configured in an open configuration such that (a) either the first electronic device or the second electronic device and (b) a corresponding one of the cover layer applicators can be inserted into and removed from the machine; The machine is configured in a closed configuration to prevent removal from the machine of at least a portion of (a) either the first electronic device or the second electronic device and (b) the corresponding one of the overlay applicator; and The machine is configured in the closed configuration such that a pull tab of one of the cover layer applicators can be pulled to remove the corresponding adhesive release liner of the corresponding one of the cover layer applicators from the corresponding cover layer of the corresponding one of the cover layer applicators, thereby exposing the adhesive of the corresponding cover layer to the corresponding surface of either the first electronic device or the second electronic device.

5. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, further comprising: A support base, the support base including the adjustable bracket and the alignment base; as well as The cover is hingedly attached to the support base and configured to rotate relative to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration.

6. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite the second adjustable holder, the second and third adjustable holders being configured to center each of the electronic devices held in the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base.

7. The machine as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to hold the second and third adjustable holders in the open position until the button is activated by inserting each of the electronic devices into the adjustable bracket to perform the following operation: (a) changing the second and third adjustable holders from the open position to the closed position; (b) holding each of the electronic devices within the adjustable bracket.

8. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed in a first direction by a respective first side of each of the electronic devices against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket after each of the electronic devices has been inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold each of the electronic devices against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first sidewall when each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket.

9. The machine as claimed in claim 8, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder for different first sizes of the electronic devices, such that when each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the respective center of the respective first size of each of the electronic devices is constant among the electronic devices.

10. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket for different thicknesses of the electronic device.

11. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes adjustable side retainers configured to hold each of the electronic devices against a fixed opposing sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side retainer when each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket.

12. The machine as claimed in claim 11, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to center the position of the alignment base between different second sizes of the electronic device when each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket by the adjustable side holder.

13. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable retainer, a third adjustable retainer, and a pair of adjustable corner retainers; and When each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket, the second and third adjustable holders are configured to center each of the electronic devices relative to the alignment base, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are configured to hold each of the electronic devices against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the pair of adjustable corner holders.

14. The machine of claim 13, wherein the adjustable bracket includes one or more buttons configured to perform the following operations: The second adjustable holder, the third adjustable holder, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are rotated to the open position to allow each of the electronic devices to be inserted into the adjustable bracket; and The second adjustable holder, the third adjustable holder, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are turned to the closed position to hold each of the electronic devices within the adjustable bracket.

15. The machine as claimed in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a fixed corner retainer at a first corner of the adjustable bracket and an adjustable corner retainer at a second corner of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first corner; and The adjustable corner retainer is configured to: (a) be diagonally pushed away from the fixed corner retainer by the respective first corner of each of the electronic devices after each of the electronic devices is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold each of the electronic devices against the fixed corner retainer of the adjustable bracket while each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket.

16. A method of providing a cover layer applicator machine, the method comprising: An adjustable stand is provided, which is configured to individually hold electronic devices of different sizes at different times; as well as An alignment base is provided, which is configured to engage individually with the alignment mechanism of a cover layer applicator at different times, each of the cover layer applicators including a corresponding cover layer configured to be applied to a corresponding surface of each of the electronic devices. in: The machine is configured to facilitate the application of the corresponding coating layer to the corresponding surface of the electronic device individually at different times. The method further includes: A support base is provided, which includes the adjustable bracket and the alignment base. in: The alignment base can be adjusted relative to the support base; The support base includes recesses configured to hold different alignment plates; and The different alignment plates are each configured to position the alignment base at a different corresponding position relative to the support base.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein: The electronic device includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device; The adjustable bracket is configured to hold the first electronic device and the second electronic device separately at different times; The first electronic device of the electronic device has a first length and a first width; The second electronic device of the electronic device has a second length different from the first length and a second width different from the first width; and The different dimensions include the first length, the first width, the second length, and the second width.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein: The first electronic device has a first thickness; and The second electronic device has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein: The machine is configured in an open configuration such that (a) either the first electronic device or the second electronic device and (b) a corresponding one of the cover layer applicators can be inserted into and removed from the machine; The machine is configured in a closed configuration to prevent removal from the machine of at least a portion of (a) either the first electronic device or the second electronic device and (b) the corresponding one of the overlay applicator; and The machine is configured in the closed configuration such that a pull tab of one of the cover layer applicators can be pulled to remove the corresponding adhesive release liner of the corresponding one of the cover layer applicators from the corresponding cover layer of the corresponding one of the cover layer applicators, thereby exposing the adhesive of the corresponding cover layer to the corresponding surface of either the first electronic device or the second electronic device.

20. The method of any one of claims 16-19, further comprising: A support base is provided, the support base including the adjustable bracket and the alignment base; as well as A cover is provided, which is hingedly attached to the support base and configured to rotate relative to the support base between an open configuration and a closed configuration.

21. The method according to any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite the second adjustable holder, the second and third adjustable holders being configured to center each of the electronic devices held in the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to hold the second and third adjustable holders in the open position until the button is activated by inserting each of the electronic devices into the adjustable bracket to perform the following operation: (a) changing the second and third adjustable holders from the open position to the closed position; (b) holding each of the electronic devices within the adjustable bracket.

23. The method of any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed in a first direction by a respective first side of each of the electronic devices against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket after each of the electronic devices has been inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold each of the electronic devices against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first sidewall when each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder for different first sizes of the electronic devices, such that when each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the respective center of the respective first size of each of the electronic devices is constant among the electronic devices.

25. The method according to any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket for different thicknesses of the electronic device.

26. The method of any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes adjustable side retainers configured to hold each of the electronic devices against a fixed opposing sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side retainer when each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to center the position of the alignment base between different second sizes of the electronic device when each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket by the adjustable side holder.

28. The method of any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable retainer, a third adjustable retainer, and a pair of adjustable corner retainers; and When each of the electronic devices is held within the adjustable bracket, the second and third adjustable holders are configured to center each of the electronic devices relative to the alignment base, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are configured to hold each of the electronic devices against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the pair of adjustable corner holders.

29. The method of claim 28, wherein the adjustable bracket includes one or more buttons configured to perform the following operations: The second adjustable holder, the third adjustable holder, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are rotated to the open position to allow each of the electronic devices to be inserted into the adjustable bracket; and The second adjustable holder, the third adjustable holder, and the pair of adjustable corner holders are turned to the closed position to hold each of the electronic devices within the adjustable bracket.

30. The method according to any one of claims 16-19, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a fixed corner retainer at a first corner of the adjustable bracket and an adjustable corner retainer at a second corner of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first corner; and The adjustable corner retainer is configured to: (a) be diagonally pushed away from the fixed corner retainer by the respective first corner of each of the electronic devices after each of the electronic devices is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold each of the electronic devices against the fixed corner retainer of the adjustable bracket while each of the electronic devices is held in the adjustable bracket.

31. A cover layer applicator machine, comprising: Align with the base; as well as An adjustable bracket includes one or more adjustable side holders configured to center an electronic device held in the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base. The adjustable side holder of the adjustable bracket includes an adjustable side holder configured to hold the electronic device against a fixed opposing side wall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side holder when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. When the adjustable side retainer moves a first distance in the direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall, the alignment base moves a second distance in the same direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall; and The second distance is half of the first distance.

32. The machine as claimed in claim 31, wherein: The adjustable bracket's one or more adjustable side holders include a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite the second adjustable holder, the second and third adjustable holders being configured to center the electronic device within the adjustable bracket; and The alignment base is fixed in position in the direction between the second adjustable holder and the third adjustable holder.

33. The machine as claimed in claim 31 or 32, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket by a first side of the electronic device in a first direction after the electronic device is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first sidewall when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket.

34. The machine as claimed in claim 33, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder, such that when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the center of the first dimension of the electronic device is a fixed predetermined distance.

35. The machine as claimed in claim 33, wherein: When the first adjustable holder moves a third distance in the first direction, the alignment base moves a fourth distance in the first direction; and The fourth distance is half of the third distance.

36. The machine as claimed in claim 31 or 32, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket according to the thickness of the electronic device.

37. A method of providing a cover layer applicator machine, the method comprising: Alignment base provided; as well as An adjustable bracket is provided, comprising one or more adjustable side holders configured to center an electronic device held within the adjustable bracket relative to the alignment base. in: The adjustable side holder of the adjustable bracket includes an adjustable side holder configured to hold the electronic device against a fixed opposing side wall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side holder when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. When the adjustable side retainer moves a first distance in the direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall, the alignment base moves a second distance in the same direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall; and The second distance is half of the first distance.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein: The adjustable bracket's one or more adjustable side holders include a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite the second adjustable holder, the second and third adjustable holders being configured to center the electronic device within the adjustable bracket; and The alignment base is fixed in position in the direction between the second adjustable holder and the third adjustable holder.

39. The method of claim 37 or 38, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket by a first side of the electronic device in a first direction after the electronic device is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) hold the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the first sidewall when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder, such that when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the center of the first dimension of the electronic device is a fixed predetermined distance.

41. The method of claim 39, wherein: When the first adjustable holder moves a third distance in the first direction, the alignment base moves a fourth distance in the first direction; and The fourth distance is half of the third distance.

42. The method of any one of claims 37 or 38, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket according to the thickness of the electronic device.

43. A cover layer applicator machine, comprising: Align with the base; as well as An adjustable bracket includes a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket by a first side of the electronic device in a first direction after the electronic device is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) retain the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite the first sidewall when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. in: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder, such that when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the center of the first dimension of the electronic device is a fixed predetermined distance.

44. The machine as claimed in claim 43, wherein: When the first adjustable holder moves a first distance in the first direction, the alignment base moves a second distance in the first direction; and The second distance is half of the first distance.

45. The machine as claimed in claim 43 or 44, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite to the second adjustable holder, the second adjustable holder and the third adjustable holder being configured to center the position of the electronic device in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction within the adjustable bracket; and The position of the alignment base in this second direction is fixed.

46. ​​The machine as claimed in claim 43 or 44, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes an adjustable side retainer configured to hold the electronic device against a fixed opposing sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side retainer when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. When the adjustable side retainer moves a third distance in the direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall, the alignment base moves a fourth distance in that direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall; and The fourth distance is half of the third distance.

47. The machine as claimed in claim 43 or 44, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket according to the thickness of the electronic device.

48. The machine as claimed in claim 43 or 44, wherein: The first adjustable retainer includes a pair of adjustable corner retainers.

49. A method of providing a cover layer applicator machine, the method comprising: Alignment base provided; as well as An adjustable bracket is provided, the adjustable bracket including a first adjustable retainer configured to: (a) be pushed against a first sidewall of the adjustable bracket in a first direction by a first side of the electronic device after the electronic device is inserted into the adjustable bracket; and (b) retain the electronic device against a second sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite the first sidewall when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. in: The adjustable bracket is configured to adjust the position of the alignment base in the first direction relative to the first adjustable holder, such that when the electronic device is held in the adjustable bracket, the distance between the alignment base and the center of the first dimension of the electronic device is a fixed predetermined distance.

50. The method of claim 49, wherein: When the first adjustable holder moves a first distance in the first direction, the alignment base moves a second distance in the first direction; and The second distance is half of the first distance.

51. The method of claim 49 or 50, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite to the second adjustable holder, the second adjustable holder and the third adjustable holder being configured to center the position of the electronic device in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction within the adjustable bracket; and The position of the alignment base in this second direction is fixed.

52. The method of claim 49 or 50, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes an adjustable side retainer configured to hold the electronic device against a fixed opposing sidewall of the adjustable bracket opposite to the adjustable side retainer when the electronic device is held within the adjustable bracket. When the adjustable side retainer moves a third distance in the direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall, the alignment base moves a fourth distance in that direction between the adjustable side retainer and the fixed opposite sidewall; and The fourth distance is half of the third distance.

53. The method of claim 49 or 50, wherein: The adjustable bracket includes a spring configured to adjust the inward position of the adjustable bracket according to the thickness of the electronic device.

54. The method of claim 49 or 50, wherein: The first adjustable retainer includes a pair of adjustable corner retainers.

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