Tape supply cartridge

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tape supply cartridge for use in a tape printer of the present invention showing the top, front and right side;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the top, front and right side, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that this embodiment is a thinner cartridge embodying 1/2 inch tape, while the first embodiment is a thicker cartridge embodying 1 inch tape;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the top, front and right side, a portion of the top and bottom surface is provided with a texture;

FIG. 16 is a top plan view of FIG. 15; and,

FIG. 17 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 15.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435589
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Inventor: James F. Huss (Scottsdale, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Law Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Application Number: 0/108,978
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (9) (D18/56)
International Classification: 1802;