Tape dispenser

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tape dispenser according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1.

The structure depicted by means of broken lines in the figures has been shown for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tape dispenser, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D491985
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 29, 2003
Date of Patent: Jun 22, 2004
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Gerald E. Mueller (Eagan, MN), John T. Peterson (New Richmond, WI), Jay N. Rogers (New Richmond, WI), Arthur V. Lang (Maplewood, MN), Dennis L. Crawford (Roberts, WI), Paul D. Amos (Stillwater, MN), David K. Bruechert (Maplewood, MN)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: George W. Jonas
Application Number: 29/175,067
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69); Strip Material Dispenser (11) (D19/67)
International Classification: 1902;