Tape dispenser

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tape dispenser of a new design.

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D417237
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 21, 1998
Date of Patent: Nov 30, 1999
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Joy A. Packard (Somerset, WI), Wayne K. Dunshee (Maplewood, MN)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Eloise J. Maki, Stephen W. Bauer
Application Number: 0/86,868
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69); Strip Material Dispenser (11) (D19/67); With Casing, I.e., Retractable Type (D10/72)
International Classification: 1902;