Taping device system and methods thereof

Abstract

A taping device system for applying one or more boundaries to define a sporting court. In example embodiments, the court is a pickleball court. The taping device system can include a taping device, one or more spacer components, one or more corner markers, a desired length of guidance string and an applicator tool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A taping device for applying lines to a surface, comprising:
 a base housing;   an applicator wheel; and   a retainer configured to removably retain a receptacle of marking material.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle of marking material is a tape roll. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer comprises at least one retaining wall and a retainer axle. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the retainer comprises a first retainer wall and a second retainer wall. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the first retainer wall is immovably mounted to the base housing and the second retainer wall is pivotally mounted to the base housing. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the retainer axle extends substantially transversely from the first retainer wall in a direction towards the second retainer wall. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the second retainer wall is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the second retainer wall is configured to releasably engage the retainer axle in the closed position. 
     
     
         9 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising a receiver for attachment of an extension arm thereto. 
     
     
         10 . The taping device of  claim 9 , further comprising a handle connected to at least a portion of the extension arm. 
     
     
         11 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising a holder for an auxiliary tool. 
     
     
         12 . The taping device of  claim 11 , wherein the auxiliary tool is a pair of scissors. 
     
     
         13 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more kickstands adapted for keeping the taping device upright without external intervention. 
     
     
         14 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising an alignment aid component. 
     
     
         15 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising tape guides mounted to the base housing. 
     
     
         16 . The taping device of  claim 1 , further comprising an adaptor used for mounting the receptacle of marking material to the retainer. 
     
     
         17 . A system for constructing a court comprising one or more boundary lines on surfaces, the system comprising:
 the taping device of  claim 1 ; and   at least one corner marker.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the system comprises four corner markers. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the court is a pickleball court. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the pickleball court is constructed on a tennis court.