ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,616,280, issued on May 5.
"Zipper tape applicator device" was invented by Michael Charlton (Hampton, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A zipper tape applicator device is provided designed for the efficient application of tape to both sides of a zipper assembly. The device comprises a base with two parallel vertical members featuring cutouts to hold the axle of a spool assembly that can spin freely while securing two rolls of tape. Positioned above the base and spool assembly is a taping member with a top surface designed to guide tape from the rolls to the zipper placed upon the member. More specifically, the member includes recessed area...