US4026757A
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Tape dispenser and applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A tape dispenser for applying electrially conductive adhesive tape or foil on a flat surface. When applied on a flat surface, the tape forms a part of an electrical alarm system. The dispenser includes a housing having a tape storage chamber in which is rotatably mounted a roll of tape. The housing has an extension on the front side thereof through which the tape is dispensed. A pressure member is mounted on the housing extension over the point at which the tape is discharged from the housing extension for use in pressing the tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the dispenser. The housing is provided with a guide means for guiding the dispenser in a straight line. The guide means is used for engagement with a window frame for guiding the dispenser as it moves over the window pane. The tape dispenser can also be used for making a right angle turn when applying tape to a flat surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry J. Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/002; B65H35/0026; B65H35/0033; B44; B44C; B44C7/00; B44C7/02; B44C7/06; B65H37/00; B65H37/002; B65H37/005; B65H37/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1788; Y10T156/179; Y10T156/1795
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
In a tape dispenser capable of applying and sealing electrically conductive tape in an unbroken application on a flat surface along straight paths around the perimeter of the surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a position above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; and, (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermined course including straight paths at right angles to each other; (f) an arcute padded pressure means carried on the lower front face edge of the housing extension capable of positioning the tape so as to complete a right angle turn while holding the same margin around the perimeter of the surface when making right angled turns in applying the tape on a flat surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
In a tape dispenser capable of applying and sealing electrically conductive tape in an unbroken application on a flat surface along straight paths around the perimeter of the surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a position above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; and, (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermined course including straight paths at right angles to each other; (f) an arcute padded pressure means carried on the lower front face edge of the housing extension capable of positioning the tape so as to complete a right angle turn while holding the same margin around the perimeter of the surface when making right angled turns in applying the tape on a flat surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tape dispenser as defined in claim 1, wherein: (a) said pressure means carried on said housing extension in a positon above said opening includes an adjustable, removable pressure member having a tapered face for pressing engagement with the tape as it is discharged from said housing extension for pressing the tape on a flat surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
207 words
In a tape dispenser for applying tape on a flat surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a positon above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermind course; and, (f) said guide means including an elongated guide shaft adjustably mounted through said housing extension and having detachably mounted on each end thereof a roller guide means for rolling engagement with at least one guide member disposed adjacent the flat surface on which the tape is being dispensed for guiding the dispenser in a straight line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
207 words
In a tape dispenser for applying tape on a flat surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a positon above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermind course; and, (f) said guide means including an elongated guide shaft adjustably mounted through said housing extension and having detachably mounted on each end thereof a roller guide means for rolling engagement with at least one guide member disposed adjacent the flat surface on which the tape is being dispensed for guiding the dispenser in a straight line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tape dispenser as defined in claim 3, wherein: (a) said roller guide means is disposed at right angles to the flat surface on which the tape is being dispensed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tape dispenser as defined in claim 3, wherein: (a) each of said roller guide means is provided with a sliding guide means for slidable engagement with the flat surface on which the tape is applied by the tape dispenser.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A tape dispenser as defined in claim 3, wherein: (a) said elongated guide shaft is provided with a plurality of recesses disposed at predetermined increments along the length thereof; and, (b) a spring operated plunger is operatively mounted on said housing extension for operative engagement with the recesses in said elongated guide shaft to hold the shaft in a selected adjusted positon relative to the housing extension.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
236 words
In a tape dispenser for applying tape on a flat surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a position above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermined course; (f) a varnish container support means mounted on the upper side of said housing; (g) a varnish container mounted on said support means; (h) a retainer means for retaining said varnish container on said support means; and, (i) said varnish container being provided with a dauber for dispensing varnish on a flat surface as the dispenser is moved over the same to make a predetermined width strip of varnish on said surface for the reception of tape to hold the tape in place on said surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
236 words
In a tape dispenser for applying tape on a flat surface, the combination, comprising: (a) a housing having a tape storage chamber, including a tape roll supporting means for rotatably supporting a roll of tape in said chamber; (b) a roll of tape rotatably mounted on said tape roll supporting means; (c) said housing having an extension on the front side thereof through which is formed a tape dispensing path, and which extension has on its outer face a tape discharge opening for discharging the tape from the housing and applying it to a flat surface; (d) a pressure means operatively carried on said housing extension in a position above said opening for pressing said tape on a flat surface as it is discharged from the housing extension opening; (e) guide means adjustably carried by said housing extension for guiding the dispenser over a flat surface along a predetermined course; (f) a varnish container support means mounted on the upper side of said housing; (g) a varnish container mounted on said support means; (h) a retainer means for retaining said varnish container on said support means; and, (i) said varnish container being provided with a dauber for dispensing varnish on a flat surface as the dispenser is moved over the same to make a predetermined width strip of varnish on said surface for the reception of tape to hold the tape in place on said surface.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |