Abstract: A cutting blade is formed from a rectangular sheet of a rigid material such as metal or plastic. One side of the sheet is formed into a roll or tube giving structural rigidity to the entire cutting blade. The remainder of the sheet extends flat and tangentially from the tube. In cross section, the cutting blade looks generally like the arabic numeral "9". At the top ("rounded head portion") of the "9", a series of holes in one or more rows are punched through the cutting blade so that petals of metal project up and out of the "9" shape at its top. Preferably, for each hole, associated petals are pointed in different directions to provide both a cutting edge and a holding edge for film cut with the blade. The cutting blade may include a series of tangs pointing up (toward the top of the "9") which allow the blade to be easily placed over an edge of the dispenser, but not easily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A roll film dispenser is disclosed which utilizes a switch-retractable serrated blade to cut film being dispensed. In one embodiment of the invention, the roll film dispenser contains a roll of film which is arranged so that the end of the roll exits the dispenser through a slot at the top. Severance of the film is accomplished by tearing the sheet over the serrated blade. When not in use, the serrated blade may be manually retracted. Optionally, an acrylic sheet may be interposed between the slot and the blade to aid in stabilizing PVC-type films prior to cutting. A conforming weight is provided at the lower rear of the dispenser to resist rollover.