Abstract: An article (101) is provided which includes a plurality of panels (103), wherein each panel comprises a first edge having a first longitudinally extending protrusion (107) adjacent thereto and a second edge having a second longitudinally extending protrusion (109) adjacent thereto, wherein each of the first and second protrusions has a planar exterior surface (131) and an interior surface (133) having an indentation (135) therein, and wherein the plurality of panels are arranged in an abutting manner such that the planar exterior surface of at least one first protrusion and at least one second protrusion are disposed in an opposing relation to each other. A coupler (113) is also provided which extends over said first and second protrusions. The coupler is equipped with at least a first protuberance (145) which engages the indentation on the interior surface of the first protrusion.

Abstract: In combination with a mobile communications device equipped with a display, and a film equipped with an adhesive backing and a release liner, a tool is provided for applying the film to the display. The tool includes a substrate having a depression therein in which the mobile communications device is seated; first and second opposing rails disposed on opposing sides of the depression; and a film applicator which travels along the first and second rails. The film applicator is equipped with first and second wheels which engage the first and second rails, respectively, and is further equipped with a blade which pressingly engages the film as the film applicator which travels along the first and second rails.