Protector for a roll of tape

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof which is rotated approximately ninety degrees;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof, the top view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof which is rotated approximately ninety degrees.

Broken lines are included in the drawing to show a part of the roll of tape for illustrative purposes only. The broken lines form no part of the illustrated design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • "3M Surgical Tape Sampler, Standards that never vary", brochure, 3M Health Care, 1993. "3M Micropore.TM. Surgical Tape, The dependable choice for a gentle, general dressing paper tape.", 2 page brochure, 3M Health Care, 1995. Engineering Drawings for the Micropore.TM. Surgical Tape Dispenser illustrated on the back of the 2 page brochure, which dispenser was sold more than one year prior to the filling date of the present application (3 pages). 2 Photographs of a prior art edge protector for use with Smith & Nephew medical tape rolls, which edge protector does not afford rotation of the roll of tape relative to the edge protector. Sold more than one year before the filing of the instant application.
Patent History
Patent number: D379474
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 2, 1996
Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Joy A. Packard (Somerset, WI)
Primary Examiner: Martie Thompson
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, Jeffery J. Hohenshell
Application Number: 0/48,820
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69); Strip Material Dispenser (11) (D19/67)
International Classification: 1902;