Abstract: A method of fastening a first curved part to a second curved part comprises placing the second part into a specified orientation in relation to a robotically controlled tape applicator, applying two-sided adhesive tape along a non-linear path over the surface of the second part, and placing the first part into registry with the second part to adhere to the adhesive tape. A robotic tape applicator comprises a computer adapted to control a robotic arm, guide means, tensioning means and cutting means.

Abstract: The invention provides a tape dispenser system, apparatus, and method for dispensing strips of tape used for masking or tacking. The tape dispenser includes a frame, attachment/securement means, a quick release locking expandable tape hub expansion member mechanism for removably securing a tape roll to the expandable tape hub, and a user preference adaptable tape cutter assemblage for easily accommodating left-handed and right-handed users. The cutter assembly of the invention includes at least one heavy duty blade for increased ease of cutting a plurality of types of tapes.

Abstract: A hand held tape dispenser for applying adhesive tape to a surface. The dispenser includes a housing for holding and dispensing a roll of tape and has a tape dispensing opening therein. A plurality of rollers are within the housing, the outer surfaces of which coact with each other and the tape to retain, guide and feed the tape through the opening. The outer surface of at least one of the rollers protrudes through the opening on one side thereof enabling frictional contact of the roller with the surface to be taped. When the tape dispenser passes over the surface in one direction the outer surface of the roller engages the surface and the tape causing it to roll and to coact and drive the other rollers. This causes the rollers to grip the surfaces of the tape and feed the tape through the opening enabling the tape to adhesively contact the surface and adhere thereto. The tape is cut off at the opening.

Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser includes a fixed base forming a first cavity in which a movable carrier is removably received. The movable carrier defines a second cavity in which a roll of adhesive tape is rotatably received. The base is provided with a first cutter to cut off a length of tape unwound from the roll when the carrier is retained in the base. The carrier is provided with a second cutter to cut off a length of tape when the carrier is separated from the base to individually serve as a tape applicator.

Abstract: A fully automated method and apparatus is disclosed to laminate various structural articles with a layer of resin impregnated fiber tape. The tape laying member removes a releasable backing layer from the tape being employed, then deposits the unbacked tape on the surface of the structural article, and finally severs the end of the tape being deposited. An automated cut and restart procedure is employed in the present tape laying member to increase tape throughput.

Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for applying a tape on a substrate surface, a casing for a supply reel for the tape, a take-up reel, and an application member for applying the tape. The tape is fed from the supply reel to the application member and then back to the take-up reel. The take-up reel and the supply reel are provided separately from each other. The supply reel and the take-up reel are elongated reels. At least the take-up reel includes at least two spaced apart reel members.

Abstract: A transfer device comprises a transfer head K that makes transfer paste T contact with a target object such as a paper or a leaf to which the transfer paste T is to be transferred, a pair of side panels 11, 12 that tightly hold the transfer head K and the transfer paste T, and a head cap C that is rotatable between a transfer head covering position (P) where a distal end portion Ka of the transfer head K can be covered and a transfer head expose position (q) where the distal end portion Ka of the transfer head K can be exposed, wherein a rotary support shaft C11 arranged on the head cap C is axially mounted on through holes 110a, 120a formed on the side panels 11, 12 and the head cap C is tightly held by the side panels 11, 12.

Abstract: A device for applying wallpaper borders to walls and ceilings, which is anchored in place by conventional pin means pushed through holes in the surface of the device, for hands free maneuverability. The device is preferably composed of plastic which is waterproof easily cleaned, safe, and durable. The device is either transparent or made of mesh material, so the user can see when the wallpaper border is nearing its end without having to stop the application process. Handles of varying lengths adjust to wall and ceiling measurements, while the device's cup's length can vary to adjust to different widths of wallpaper border. A cap with a notched rim can also be fitted on the device to secure the wallpaper border inside the device. The device is easy enough for a novice to use and also creates an error free finish suitable for professional use.

Abstract: An aircraft part manufacturing device for automated composite lay up includes a mandrel tool having a an interior mandrel surface that conforms to an outside mold line (OML) of a part: to be manufactured. One or more circular rings surround the mandrel and are attached to the mandrel. The circular rings rotate supported by bearings in a bearing cradle so that the mandrel rotates concentrically with the circular rings about an axis of rotation passing through the center of the circular rings. Multiple composite material delivery heads simultaneously deliver material directly to the outside mold line on the interior mandrel surface while the mandrel is rotated. A cantilever supported gantry beam supports the material delivery heads inside the interior mandrel surface. A connecting mechanism connects the material delivery heads to the gantry beam and provides motion of the material delivery heads relative to the interior mandrel surface.

Abstract: A device for transferring film coating to a substrate with a carrier tape, the device having an applicator foot with at least one recess on the side facing the substrate during application of the coating to substrate.

Abstract: Spools of tape are carried on a hand tool that facilitates wrapping of the tape about the threaded end of a pipe while maintaining proper tension on the tape. The tool is designed to carry a spool that has a tubular core with a core longitudinal axis and opposed edges, spaced annular inner and outer side walls attached to opposed edges of the core longitudinal axis, and tape wound around the core between the side walls. The hand tool includes an elongated handle and a spool carrier attached to the one end of the handle for rotatably supporting a spool of tape. When used, the tool is orbited around the pipe end, with tension on the tape achieved by thumb pressure against the spool side wall to retard spool rotation.

Abstract: A stamp/label dispenser generally kidney shaped that includes a circular pocket for holding a roll of stamps/labels and an interconnecting passage so that one end of the roll can be withdrawn through the mouth or end. The roll is of the type that includes a surface coated with a pressure adhesive and a removable backing sheet. Means are provide for loading the roll into the pocket and includes means for holding it therein. A wall opposite the loading side of the pocket lends itself to include visible indicia or a logo and the like. A guide is formed on the surface of the dispenser for the backing sheet where it is translated so as to allow the backing sheet to be removed from the coated surface and allow the user to place the stamp/label on the intended surface. A window formed on top end of the dispenser allows one to view the roll.

Abstract: Seam tape applicator includes a frame which holds a roll of seam tape and is supported by two pressure rollers from the front and rear of the frame. A tensioning plate applies pressure against the roll of seam tape to maintain proper tension on the seam tape as it is applied. A guide bar extends forwardly from the front of the seam tape applicator to indicate the location of the seam tape as it is being applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing a roll of material such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. The apparatus includes an enclosable housing having a roll holding piece, a cover piece, and a hinge assembly for joining the roll holding piece and cover piece. The hinge assembly permits opening of the housing while the cover piece and roll holding piece remain connected by the hinge assembly. The apparatus also includes an applicator located proximate to the dispensing end for applying a material to a substrate; a discharge opening for the material, and a cutting member located proximate to the dispensing end for cutting the material. The apparatus of the present invention is particularly useful as a hand-held tape dispenser.

Abstract: A tape dispenser that reduces accidental injury from contact with a sharp blade used to cut and separate tape from the dispenser when affixing the tape to a surface. The cutting blade, fixed at an angle some distance above an opening, or above the edge of a flexible plate, is not exposed unless enough pressure is applied to bend plate far enough to expose blade through and beyond the flexible plate. This invention provides a simpler, safer, more cost effective method of dispensing, affixing and cutting any material in tape form.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand-held labeler for printing and applying labels and for printing tags. The labeler has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler is user-friendly and compact. The labeler can be easily loaded with label and tag webs of different widths. The labeler has a discharge chute for the carrier web which can be slid to a position outside the labeler for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A correction tape dispenser includes a housing with a pair of receiving holes. A carrier ribbon has a first end wound about a supply spool and a second end wound about a take-up spool. An applicator tip is at least partially disposed within the housing and includes a platform with a front edge, a rear edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The carrier ribbon is disposed on the top surface, around the front edge, and on the bottom surface. The platform includes a slot that defines first and second legs. A first post extends laterally out from the first side edge, and a second post extends laterally out from the second side edge, the first post and the second post being rotatably disposed within the receiving holes of the housing.

Abstract: A tape dispenser for applying adhesive tape to a substrate surface. The dispenser includes an exterior application surface with an opening therein. A plurality of rotatable cylindrical rollers are mounted within the housing, wherein the surfaces of the rollers coact with each other and the tape surfaces to retain, guide and feed the tape through the tape dispensing opening to the exterior application surface. At least two of the plurality of rollers are opposed rollers that engage the tape surfaces therebetween. The outer surface of at least one of the plurality of rollers protrudes through the opening enabling frictional contact of the roller surface with the substrate surface. When the dispenser is drawn over the surface, the outer surface of the this roller engages and rolls over the substrate surface. It also coacts with the outer surfaces of the other rollers, causing them to grip the tape and feed it through the opening, enabling the adhesive tape to be applied to the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film transfer tool that allows a transfer head to be disposed in any of the spaces between letters of normally used word processors for implementation of a smooth transfer operation of film. The film transfer tool includes a feed reel and a take-up reel, which are adapted to interlock with each other. The reels are disposed within a case, and a film transfer tape is fed out from the feed reel to be moved along a surface while being pressed thereagainst by a transfer head protruding from the case. The transfer tape is then taken up by the take-up reel. The film transfer tool also includes a support frame and a transfer roller to rotatably extend between facing side pieces of the support frame and having an outside diameter ranging from 1 mm to 3 mm.

Abstract: A wallpaper installation apparatus is disclosed for assisting a user to affixed wallpaper to a wall and includes a substantially flat section having front and rear end portions. The flat section has a plurality of holes disposed between the front and rear end portions and are spaced apart from each other. The plurality of holes receive a plurality of corresponding fastening members therethrough for removably securing the apparatus to a wall. The apparatus further includes an arcuate section integral with the flat section and extending rearwardly therefrom. The arcuate section has an outer surface that extends outwardly away from a wall and forms an opening therebetween for receiving a roll of wallpaper therein. The arcuate section has a bottom surface integral with the outer surface for assisting to maintain a roll of wallpaper thereabove and for assisting same to unroll as a user slides the apparatus along a wall in a substantially horizontal and forward direction.

Abstract: The device has a roll (1) of a carrier strip (2) holding pieces (3) of two sided adhesive tape and wound on a hub (5) with an outer radius and provided with a circular cogging (6), a support (7) for the roll (1) comprising a stub shaft (9) with a direction of axis around which the roll rotates when dispensing tape pieces (3), a brake pawl (23) for engagement with the circular cogging (6), a pressure base (15) being in connection with the brake pawl (23) such that the engagement of the brake pawl (23) with the cogging (6) is released by pressure on the pressure base (15), a peripheral wall (10) extending along a part of the periphery of the roll (1), and a path for the carrier strip (2) extending past the pressure base (15) and along a part of the outside of the peripheral wall (11), the pressure base (15) comprising an outer sliding surface (16, 17) defining a part of the path for the carrier strip (2) with the two sided adhesive tape where the path at the pressure base (15) comprises a portion with a relativ

Abstract: A reel arrangement (1) for a device for transferring a film present on one side of a film strip to a substrate, said reel arrangement comprising a supply reel (3) for the film strip, a take-up reel (2) coaxial with said supply reel (3) and provided for the film strip after transfer of the film, the supply and takeup reels (3, 2) being interengaged by means of a slipping clutch, and an elastic spring element (8), preferably a helical compression spring, acting in axial direction of the common axis of rotation of the supply and take-up reels (3, 2) being provided to realize the slipping clutch, and the supply reel (3) being non-rotationally connected to a clutch part (5) passing through an inner aperture of the take-up reel (2), which clutch part has a frictional face (15?) associated with the supply reel (3), which frictional face is resiliently pressed towards a frictional face (14) of the take-up reel (2) with the help of the elastic spring element (8).

Abstract: Tape, such as masking tape, that is used during the painting of automobiles to mark the boundaries of various areas on the vehicle, is fed from a device that automatically folds the edges of the tape over onto the remaining portion of the tape. The tape thus has areas adjacent to the edges that do not adhere to the substrate and thus permits paint to move under the tape at such defined areas wherein no tape line will be produced during the painting process.

Abstract: A device for applying tape from a roll of tape (e.g., masking tape) along a surface to be protected with an edge of the tape extending along a juncture between the surface to be protected and a surface to be treated disposed at about a right angle with respect to the surface to be protected. The device includes a two portion housing around and journaling the tape roll, each portion having a tape contacting part of its inner surface in a first plane, and having in a second plane a guide part of its outer surface adapted to be slid along the surface to be treated. The first and second planes on each of the housing portions can be parallel or at a small angle with respect to each other so that they intersect along an application side of the housing. A pressure application structure is mounted on the housing with an outer edge each end of the pressure application structure at the intersection (if they intersect) of the first and second planes for a different adjacent one of the housing portions.

Abstract: A portable membrane packing apparatus includes a holding-and-drawing rod, two reel connecting units, a first roller unit, a swaying plate, a connecting plate, a second roller unit, and four elastic compressing units. The first roller unit is axially assembled at the ends of the opposite combing rods, and the swaying plate and the connecting plate are respectively provided between the first roller unit and the combining rods, with the swaying plate restricted to sway biasly.

Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser having an improved mechanism for gripping the device while dispensing tape. The dispenser has spaced apart side walls and an upper wall connected thereto. The upper wall has a leading edge that is provided with a blade for cutting the adhesive tape. The upper wall is also provided with a shallow recess for placement of the index finger of the user. The recess may include a plurality of corrugations. The position of the recess allows the user to have both an improved grip on the dispenser and to apply directed pressure to the upper wall thereby allowing the tape to be cut more easily. The upper wall of the dispenser is also provided with wings that offer increased protection to the palm of the user's hand so that the rotating roll of tape does not cause injury to the user.

Abstract: Provided is a transfer device capable of maintaining a constant tension of band-shaped ribbon from the start till the end of operation requiring no action by a user. While band-shaped ribbon (F) is being supplied, a feed shaft unit (4) and a feed drive gear (3) rotate. In accordance with their rotations, a movable plate (6) screw-retreats so that the interval between the movable plate (6) and the surface of the feed drive gear (3) is increased in the axial direction. Consequently, the force of a coil spring (5) is reduced and the braking force (a force to press the surface of the feed drive gear (3) to stop its rotation) is gradually decreased.

Abstract: In an adhesive tape adhering device, a small distance is provided between a bottom surface of an outer case and lower end surfaces of a pair of left and right side wall plates. A portion of the bottom surface behind a tape exit opening of the outer case is the same horizontal surface as that of a lower end surface of the side wall plate of the outer case. It is preferable that the pressing roller passes through the tape exit opening by a forward swinging operation of the inner case, and projects from the lower end surface of the side wall plate.

Abstract: A transfer tool having a transfer film remover for abrading and removing various transfer films transferred on a sheet of paper or the like without scratching or staining the paper surface. A transfer film remover for abrading and removing a transfer film transferred on a sheet of paper or the like is provided in part of a case of a transfer tool for transferring coat film or other transfer film on a transfer tape onto a sheet of paper or the like. By the exclusive transfer film remover always furnish in the transfer tool, the transfer film transferred on the transfer area can be abraded and removed, and hence it is not dropped or lost.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying stretch film to goods on a pallet. It uses a basic core holder to hold a roll of stretch film which has an adjustable braking mechanism. In addition, the apparatus, which is portable, is ergonomically correct, easy to use, and has a pair of pre-stretch rollers which allow the stretch film to be pulled to increase its elasticity, thereby securing goods effectively on a pallet.

Abstract: A tape dispenser having a frame, a cutter blade and at least one pair of projections disposed on the opposed interior surfaces of the side walls is disclosed. The distance between the projections is less than the distance between the interior surfaces of the side walls and is also less than the width of the tape held in the dispenser. The tape dispenser may also include a pair of tabs either associated with the projections or positioned between the projections and the tape mount. The dispenser is adapted to hold a roll of adhesive tape therein and because of the decreased distance between the projections, the tape assumes a convex shape when viewed from the front end of the dispenser. The shape of the tape and position of the tabs and projections causes the tape to be biased into contact with the interior of the front end of the dispenser. This helps to keep the free end of the tape out of contact with the roll in the dispenser.

Abstract: The invention provides a taper tool, including a movable sleeve that has flanges with inclined surfaces for use as hand-holds. The sleeve rides on bearings, which are mounted in recesses out of the user's way. A spring-loaded wireform retainer secures the bearings in their respective recesses. The retainers include quick-change tabs that hold the retainers in a servicing position that permits the bearings to be easily removed and replaced. The taper tool also includes a spool mounting assembly having a guard rod that swings out and away from a tape spool for facilitating replenishment of the tape. When the guard rod is in the closed position, it is secured by a detent located on the tape spool spindle. The spool mounting assembly includes a base, a tape spool, a spindle, a guard rod and an end protector having rounded, grippable exterior edges.

Abstract: A tape dispenser for precisely applying decorative tape for creating the appearance of a bevel onto a glass surface. The tape dispenser includes a frame, a tape spool rotatably mounted to the frame, a drive roller rotatably mounted to said frame for controlling a length of such tape unwound from said tape spool, a platen having an angular front end portion that causes a liner to separate from the tape, and a rewind spool rotatably mounted to the frame. The tape spool, drive roller, platen and rewind spool define a path of travel from the tape spool, around the drive roller, around the front end portion of said platen, to said rewind spool.

Abstract: A double-sided adhesive tape dispenser. The dispenser includes a main frame for mounting a rotatable adhesive tape roll thereon, a guide roller rotatably mounted on the main frame, and a driven roller rotatably mounted on the main frame. The driven roller is parallel to the guide roller and has an outer surface contacting an outer surface of the guide roller such that the driven roller is driven to roll by the guide roller.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises a frame that supports a roll of adhesive tape, a handle, a flexible spatula for applying the cut end of the tape, and a cutting blade. The flexible spatula forms a right-angled member having a main arm and another arm which supports the cutting blade. The right-angled member is mounted so as to be rotatable between a rest position, in which the cutting blade is pressed by a spring against a protective member, and a working position, in which the cutting blade is lifted from the protective member so that serrations thereon intersect the path of the adhesive tape. This protective member has a face, on which the blade rests, and which ends in a projecting lip, forming a frontal protection for the serrations on the blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held device for transferring a film of, for example, adhesive, covering, or colored material onto a substrate. The device has a housing accommodating a film supply and an application member longitudinally projecting from the housing. Film extends from the supply at the lower longitudinal side of the application member facing the substrate during the mode of operation to an application edge of the application member running transversely at the front end. The application member is composed of two application member portions movable relative to each other. In order to enhance the movability of the hand-held device, the relative movement is limited by motion stops provided as an integral part at the application member portions.

Abstract: A coat film transfer head device having a coat film transfer head held at a tape pressing and transferring position suited to the user's manner of holding a writing tool, and capable of checking the tape pressing and transferring position directly and visually. It comprises a head main body for pressing and transferring a coat film transfer tape, a head holder for supporting the head main body rotatably about its axial center, and a rotating operation unit for positioning the head main body in the rotating direction, and this rotating operation unit functions also as the head position indicating unit for indicating the tape pressing and transferring position of the head main body. Therefore, the user can check the tape pressing and transferring position directly and visually.

Abstract: An ergonomic dispenser of a roll of adhesive film facilitates application of that film to a surface with minimum manipulation by the user. The dispenser has a low profile where the cutting blade, axis of rotation of the adhesive film roll and dispenser handle lie in closely aligned planes. This creates a low profile dispenser which places the roll of adhesive film in close proximity to the application surface. A flexible shield overlies the cutting blade to prevent unwanted user contact with the blade. Various means are used to manage the loose end of film after it is cut off the roll so that it does not adhere to the roll or double over on itself Unidirectional movement of the roll is also used to manage the loose end of tape after cutoff. Optionally, blade means may be added to the dispenser's handle for use in opening cartons, cutting string or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held device for applying a film from a backing tape onto a substrate. The device has a housing in which a supply of the backing tape and a take-up device for the backing tape are arranged, and an application member which projects from the housing. The application member has an application gib and is pivotably connected to an application base supported at the housing about a swivelling axis extending transversely to the projecting application gib. The application member has two lateral support legs arranged at a distance from the application edge and defining an abutment plane with the application edge which abuts on the substrate in the mode of operation of the hand-held device. In order to enhance the bearing characteristics of the application member, the joint is provided in the projection onto the abutment plane between the support legs and the application edge.

Abstract: A portable tool is disclosed that is useful for working architectural elements such as masticized tape. The tool features a tool body that forms a regular polygon having at least 6 planar surfaces. The planar surfaces of the tool body promote handling of the tool and are useful for directing and manipulating the work of the tool. The planar surfaces may also comprise protrusions, depressions, or other markings in aid of directing the work of the tool. The tool also comprises a head apparatus for applying and dispensing masticized tape. The tool body may comprise a container for storing and dispensing mastic. The tool further comprises a tapered universal fill nozzle having a plurality of diameters that will accommodate remote charging of the tool from mechanisms provided by a variety of manufacturers. Although the body of the tool is usually made of corrosion resistant metal, it may also be made of a polymer, a carbon composite, or combination thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive tape cutter hung on a girdle includes a clamping member and a holding plate, therefore the adhesive tape cutter can be hung on a girdle or held by hand for carrying out cutting of an adhesive tape. A stop plate is provided to fix an adhesive tape roll on an adhesive tape base to prevent the adhesive tape roll from moving backward. Thus, a user can employ the adhesive tape cutter either by hanging it on the girdle or holding it with a hand according to practical needs in operation.

Abstract: In a tool for applying wet tape (with compound) onto drywall seams, it is known that several types of apparatus can do so. In this invention, interchangeable scraper and wheel mounted on leaver like manual mechanism, allow applicator to wipe excess compound under wet tape as it is put on.

Abstract: A method and device for applying sheet material, such as wallpaper, to a substrate. The applicator is bi-positionable, having a first position where the sheet material is spaced apart from the substrate and a second position where the sheet material contact the substrate. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator may be provided with a control bar. In the first position, the control bar contacts a portion of the sheet material such as its free end. This minimizes the chance of the sheet material prematurely contacting the substrate. In the second position, the sheet material is disengaged from the control bar for application to the substrate. The applicator and sheet material may be provided together in a kit.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism having an easy-to-manufacture and inexpensive constitution, by making use of frictional engaging force in thrust direction, in a coat film transfer tool of automatic winding type. At least at the feed reel side, a clutch mechanism is provided between a driven member of a tape winding portion and a drive side rotary gear for rotating and driving it, and its power transmission makes use of the frictional engaging force in thrust direction between the driven member and drive side rotary gear. This frictional engaging force can be set by properly adjusting the dimensional relation in thrust direction between the mutual constituent members, and therefore the designing and manufacturing conditions of the constituent members are less strict, manufacture is easy, assembling is easy, and hence the manufacturing cost and device cost can be lowered.

Abstract: A film transfer tool which allows a transfer head to be disposed in any of the spaces between letters of normally used word processors for implementation of a smooth transfer operation of film and a method of making the same are disclosed. A feed reel 2 and a take-up reel 3 are adapted to interlock with each other and are disposed within a case 1. A film transfer tape a is fed out from the feed reel 2 to be moved along the surface of a paper S while being pressed thereagainst by a transfer head 4 protruding from the case 1, and is then taken up by the take-up reel 3 as a tape from which film has been transferred.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand-held labeler for printing and applying labels and for printing tags. The labeler has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler is user-friendly and compact. The labeler can be easily loaded with label and tag webs of different widths. The labeler has a discharge chute for the carrier web which can be slid to a position outside the labeler for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A hand-held device for applying correction tape on an application surface having at most only a supply spool for a stock of the correction tape. An applicator element, which can be a roller, applies the correction tape in its entirety on the application surface. No backing tape or the like is rewound back into the casing. Therefore, a second take-up spool can be omitted. In the vicinity of the application element a cut-off/separating element is provided for cutting off or separating the applied correction tape from the rest of the correction tape when lifting the device off an application surface.

Abstract: A tape dispenser for applying adhesive tape to a substrate surface, the tape having a first surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon and a second surface. The dispenser includes a housing suitable for holding and dispensing a roll of tape. The housing has an exterior application surface that has a tape dispensing opening therein. A plurality of cylindrical rollers are provided within the housing, each roller having an outer surface. The outer surfaces of the rollers coact with each other and the tape surfaces to retain, guide and feed the tape through the tape dispensing opening to the exterior application surface. The outer surface of at least one of the rollers protrudes through the application surface on one side of the opening enabling frictional contact of the roller surface with the substrate surface.

Abstract: A tape dispenser for applying adhesive tape to a substrate surface, the tape having a first surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon and a second surface. The dispenser includes a housing suitable for holding and dispensing a roll of tape. The housing has an exterior application surface that has a tape dispensing opening therein. A plurality of cylindrical rollers are provided within the housing, each roller having an outer surface. The outer surfaces of the rollers coact with each other and the tape surfaces to retain, guide and feed the tape through the tape dispensing opening to the exterior application surface. The outer surface of at least one of the rollers protrudes through the application surface on one side of the opening enabling frictional contact of the roller surface with the substrate surface.

Abstract: An adhesive tape cutter includes a control mechanism, an operation mechanism located on the control mechanism and a dispensing mechanism connecting to the control mechanism and located above the operation mechanism. The control mechanism has a protective mechanism, a wiper and a cutting mechanism. When the tape cutter is not in use, the protective mechanism is extended over the cutting mechanism outside the tape cutter to avoid hurting users.