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;

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

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof.

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 filing 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. More than one year prior to the filing date of the instant application.
Patent History
Patent number: D380777
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Jul 8, 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, Jeffrey J. Hohenshell
Application Number: 0/48,518
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69); Strip Material Dispenser (11) (D19/67)
International Classification: 1902;