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Tape Dispenser

a tape dispenser and tape technology, applied in the field of tape dispensers, can solve the problems of tape becoming crumpled, difficult to lift the free end of the tape from the roll, and presenting the tape dispenser

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
THE INVENTOR CO
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Benefits of technology

The invention provides a tape dispenser with a pointed blade that separates tape from the reel without causing the tape to run along its length. A spring plate is also included to help separate the desired piece of tape from the reel. This design allows for easier handling of the tape and reduces the likelihood of errors during separation. The technical effects include better tape separation and improved user experience.

Problems solved by technology

The dispensing of tape presents a number of problems.
The tape tends to adhere to itself, which can make lifting the free end of the tape from the roll difficult.
Another problem associated with known tape dispensers is that in order to pull more tape off the roll it is necessary to lift the tape at a point between the blade of the dispenser, upon which the free end of the tape is situated, and the point at which the tape is released from adherence with the roll.
Lifting the tape in this manner can lead to the tape becoming crumpled.
However, none of the devices described provide a dispenser that is satisfactory, and it would therefore be desirable to provide an improved tape dispenser.

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[0047]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a tape dispenser 1 of the type that is suitable for attachment to a reel of adhesive tape. The tape dispenser 1 is formed of moulded plastics material, and comprises a base plate 2, one end of which mounts an upwardly extending blade member 8 having a point 9, and a downwardly extending spacer member 6, which in use rests on the surface of the reel of tape.

[0048]The other end of the base plate 2 mounts a spring plate 7 and guide 3, which comprises a cross-member 4 and side members 5, 5′. The guide 3 limits sideways movement of the dispenser 1 on the reel of tape.

[0049]The cross-member 4, the side members 5, 5′ and the rear edge of the base plate 2 form an opening through which the free end of the tape is passed.

[0050]In the illustrated example, the spring plate 7 is provided with a non-uniform surface comprising a plurality of ribs extending across the said surface. The non-uniform surface may be provided by other elements, such as dimpl...

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Abstract

A tape dispenser comprises a body supporting a blade having a base, a point and two blade sides extending from the base to the point, and a plate, the plate located in close proximity to the blade, the blade and the plate each extending laterally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body and to the same side of the body. The point of the blade is in the form of a spike, the cross-section of the spike being less than the cross-section of the blade, and the spike including a free end, the free end of the spike including a tape engaging surface.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a tape dispenser, which may be of the type that attaches to a roll of tape, or of the type in which a roll of tape is situated.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Tape dispensers are long since known, and are generally available in two different types, one being the type where a roll of tape is mounted on a drum, and that drum is placed in a carriage, which mounts a cutting blade, and the other being of the type that is mounted on the roll of tape, and is moveable from roll to roll as a user may require.[0003]The dispensing of tape presents a number of problems. The tape tends to adhere to itself, which can make lifting the free end of the tape from the roll difficult. Also, known tape dispensers often use blade having a plurality of upstanding serrations which require the tape to be pulled downwards and sideways to tear a piece of tape from the roll. The result of so attempting to tear off a piece of tape is a tear line exte...

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IPC IPC(8): B65H35/00
CPCB65H35/002B65H35/0026B65H35/008Y10T225/282
Inventor ORMEROD, GEOFFREY JOSEPH
Owner THE INVENTOR CO