US4088276A
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Tape holder and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-13
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1996-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A tape holder and dispenser for holding and dispensing tape comprises a cylindrical housing having a closed end with a spindle extending thereinto on which a roll of tape can be placed; said cylindrical housing having narrow slots on either side thereof for the free end of a roll of tape to extend therefrom. A tape lock is provided wherein an arcuate section can be moved over the outer surface of the housing to cover a narrow opening and place a force against the tape to hold it in place. A support means is provided on the back of the housing to mount it on a belt, or the like. Arcuate slots are provided on the bottom portions of the housing to provide for rolling back the tape by the use of a finger placed through the opening against the roll of tape. A cover plate is located on the open side of the cylindrical housing which can be snapped into place, and which has an opening therein to aid in removing the cover and viewing the interior of the cylindrical housing to determine the amount of tape left.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene Littleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H16/00; B65H16/005; B65H16/02; B65H16/04; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/002; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/16; B65H2402/00; B65H2402/40; B65H2402/41; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/238; Y10T225/246; Y10T225/254; Y10T225/282; Y10T225/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, an end plate fixed to said cylindrical housing covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, said spindle being fixed to said closed end against rotation and having a short cylindrical section at a center portion thereof, said spindle having surfaces on either side of said short cylindrical section tapering inwardly toward the center line of the spindle, the width of the cylindrical surface providing the desired amount of drag to a roll of tape rotatable thereon so that it will not turn too easily on the spindle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, an end plate fixed to said cylindrical housing covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, said spindle being fixed to said closed end against rotation and having a short cylindrical section at a center portion thereof, said spindle having surfaces on either side of said short cylindrical section tapering inwardly toward the center line of the spindle, the width of the cylindrical surface providing the desired amount of drag to a roll of tape rotatable thereon so that it will not turn too easily on the spindle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
262 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, the open end of the cylindrical housing being formed having a lip projecting outwardly from the lower portion of the cylindrical housing to locations a short distance above the center line of the cylindrical housing, said lip having a groove located therein in line with the open end of the cylindrical housing, a cover plate for covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, said cover plate having a portion of its periphery at a radius which is the radius of the cylindrical housing while the lower portion has a radius which is the radius of the inner portion of the groove, said cover plate being snapped in a closed position by the squeezing of the ends of the lip against the periphery of the lower portion of the cover plate at its diameter as it slides downwardly into the groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
262 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, the open end of the cylindrical housing being formed having a lip projecting outwardly from the lower portion of the cylindrical housing to locations a short distance above the center line of the cylindrical housing, said lip having a groove located therein in line with the open end of the cylindrical housing, a cover plate for covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, said cover plate having a portion of its periphery at a radius which is the radius of the cylindrical housing while the lower portion has a radius which is the radius of the inner portion of the groove, said cover plate being snapped in a closed position by the squeezing of the ends of the lip against the periphery of the lower portion of the cover plate at its diameter as it slides downwardly into the groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, an end plate fixed to said cylindrical housing covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, the center of the spindle being offset from the center of the cylindrical housing to center a roll of tape which is loosely mounted thereon in the cylindrical housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
166 words
A tape holder and dispenser comprising a cylindrical housing, said housing having a closed end and an open end, said closed end having a fixed spindle extending into said cylindrical housing for receiving a roll of tape which can rotate therearound, a first slot extending from adjacent the closed end to adjacent the open end for receiving the free end of a tape therethrough to extend from the interior to the exterior thereof, said cylindrical housing having a second slot extending around the lower periphery of the cylindrical housing through which a user's finger can extend to apply a rotating force to a roll of tape within the cylindrical housing for rolling the tape into said housing around said fixed spindle, an end plate fixed to said cylindrical housing covering the open end of the cylindrical housing, the center of the spindle being offset from the center of the cylindrical housing to center a roll of tape which is loosely mounted thereon in the cylindrical housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tape holder and dispenser as set forth in claim 1 wherein the center of the spindle is offset from the center of the cylindrical housing to center a roll of tape which is loosely mounted thereon in the cylindrical housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |