US3777962A
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Apparatus drawing-out for winding tape
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-07
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for drawing out tape material which has a hand lever actuated ratchet wheel actuating a swinging arm which in turn engages a chain for drawing the tape from a tape supply each time the arm is moved.
Inventors
- 👤 F Tange
- 👤 K Tsuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/002; B65H35/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A tape dispenser comprising a supply reel adapted to contain a supply of tape to be dispensed, a rotatable drive pulley and a rotatable idler pulley, a tape feeding belt extending around said drive pulley and said idler pulley with a portion thereof extending between said supply reel and said idler pulley defining a path for feed of tape to be dispensed, said drive pulley having ratchet teeth around the periphery thereof, a drive arm pivoted coaxially with said drive pulley and having ratchet means On the end thereof engageable with said ratchet teeth for driving said drive pulley when said drive arm is rotated, a drive pin projecting from said drive arm, said dispenser having a guide slot concentric with the axis of said drive pulley in which said drive pin is engaged, and a drive lever pivoted on said dispenser and engageable with said drive pin for moving said pin along said guide slot when said lever is pivoted for rotating said drive pulley through said drive arm and said ratchet means for moving said tape feeding belt for dispensing a length of tape proportional to the length of said guide slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A tape dispenser comprising a supply reel adapted to contain a supply of tape to be dispensed, a rotatable drive pulley and a rotatable idler pulley, a tape feeding belt extending around said drive pulley and said idler pulley with a portion thereof extending between said supply reel and said idler pulley defining a path for feed of tape to be dispensed, said drive pulley having ratchet teeth around the periphery thereof, a drive arm pivoted coaxially with said drive pulley and having ratchet means On the end thereof engageable with said ratchet teeth for driving said drive pulley when said drive arm is rotated, a drive pin projecting from said drive arm, said dispenser having a guide slot concentric with the axis of said drive pulley in which said drive pin is engaged, and a drive lever pivoted on said dispenser and engageable with said drive pin for moving said pin along said guide slot when said lever is pivoted for rotating said drive pulley through said drive arm and said ratchet means for moving said tape feeding belt for dispensing a length of tape proportional to the length of said guide slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tape dispenser as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a knife edge adjacent said idler pulley along the path of the tape dispensed when said tape feeding belt is moved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A tape dispenser as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a stripping blade adjacent said idler pulley along the path of the tape dispensed when said tape feeding belt is moved for stripping backing from tape dispensed.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |