Abstract: A roller applicator for applying a coating to a surface selectively engages roller covers of varying tolerances, and releases a roller cover by actuation of an ejector. The roller applicator includes a frame. A roller cover support member, a securing member and an ejector are mounted on the frame. The securing member is formed with fingers that expand radially upon longitudinal movement of the securing member along an actuator to apply pressure to the inner surface of a roller cover and engage the roller cover. The ejector collapses the fingers to release the pressure on the inner surface of the roller cover and disengage the roller cover.

Abstract: A one handed reusable tape dispenser and applicator comprises side walls, a top wall and a separate bottom wall which may be opened to allow loading of a roll of tape through an open front. Further, the tape dispenser is provided with tabs, a button and a pressing bar which present a leading length of tape in an arched condition across its width extending forwardly from the dispenser ready to be applied to a substrate; and an enlarged pressing surface allowing a user to easily dispense tape onto substrates such as wrapping paper.

Abstract: A one handed reusable tape dispenser and applicator comprises side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall which may be flexed to allow loading of a roll of tape through an open front. Further, the tape dispenser is provided with tabs, a button and a pressing bar which present a leading length of tape in an arched condition across its width extending forwardly from the dispenser ready to be applied to a substrate.

Abstract: A composite masking tape having a, masking tape portion and an alignment tape portion. The alignment tape portion has opposing alignment edges that extend outwardly beyond corresponding masking edges of the masking tape portion forming longitudinally extending lateral overhangs. A method of using the composite masking tape is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite masking tape having a, masking tape portion and an alignment tape portion. The alignment tape portion has opposing alignment edges that extend outwardly beyond corresponding masking edges of the masking tape portion forming longitudinally extending lateral overhangs. A method of using the composite masking tape is also disclosed.