US3395841A
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Snap-on tape dispenser
Assignee: CORPS OF ENGINERS
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Filing: 1966-06-06
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1986-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/0073; B65H35/008; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/257; Y10T225/268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A SNAP-ON DISPENSER COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE CONSISTING OF A TOP HAVING A TAPE PASSING OPENING THERETHROUGH, A FRONT CROSS-STRAP ON SAID TOP, A REAR CROSS-STRAP ON SAID TOP; AND CROSS-STRAPS BRIDGING THE PERIPHERY OF A ROLL OF TAPE TO BE DISPENSED IN SEVERED STRIPS, A PAIR OF SIDES DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP AND ENGAGING OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROLL OF TAPE, AN INWARDLY TURNED FLANGE INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY ON EACH OF SAID SIDES ADJACENT TO SAID FRONT CROSS-STRAP AND ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROLL TO FIRMLY BUT MOVABLY MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE ROLL, AN UPSTANDING MEMBER ON SAID TOP PROJECTING ABOVE THE SAME, A FORWARDLY INCLINED SHELF ON SAID MEMBER, AND TEETH ON THE OUTER END OF SAID SHELF AGAINST WHICH PORTIONS OF TAPE REMOVED FROM THE ROLL THEREOF MAY BE PRESSED TO SEVER THE PORTIONS FROM THE REMAINDER OF TAPE ON THE ROLL; SAID SHELF SERVING TO SEAT AND TO HOLD AN AREA OF EACH SUCCEEDING SECTION OF ADHESIVE TAPE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ROLL THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A SNAP-ON DISPENSER COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE CONSISTING OF A TOP HAVING A TAPE PASSING OPENING THERETHROUGH, A FRONT CROSS-STRAP ON SAID TOP, A REAR CROSS-STRAP ON SAID TOP; AND CROSS-STRAPS BRIDGING THE PERIPHERY OF A ROLL OF TAPE TO BE DISPENSED IN SEVERED STRIPS, A PAIR OF SIDES DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP AND ENGAGING OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROLL OF TAPE, AN INWARDLY TURNED FLANGE INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY ON EACH OF SAID SIDES ADJACENT TO SAID FRONT CROSS-STRAP AND ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROLL TO FIRMLY BUT MOVABLY MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE ROLL, AN UPSTANDING MEMBER ON SAID TOP PROJECTING ABOVE THE SAME, A FORWARDLY INCLINED SHELF ON SAID MEMBER, AND TEETH ON THE OUTER END OF SAID SHELF AGAINST WHICH PORTIONS OF TAPE REMOVED FROM THE ROLL THEREOF MAY BE PRESSED TO SEVER THE PORTIONS FROM THE REMAINDER OF TAPE ON THE ROLL; SAID SHELF SERVING TO SEAT AND TO HOLD AN AREA OF EACH SUCCEEDING SECTION OF ADHESIVE TAPE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ROLL THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |