Tape dispenser
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment of a tape dispenser according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1, the rear view being the mirror image thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a left side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a right side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of a tape dispenser including cross-hatching indicating yellow or gold coloring according to the present invention;
FIG. 8 is a front view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7, the rear view being the mirror image thereof;
FIG. 9 is a top view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7;
FIG. 11 is a left side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7; and,
FIG. 12 is a right side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7.
Claims
The ornamental design for a tape dispenser, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 2, 2004
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 2005
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Casey L. Carlson (Edina, MN), Daniel E. Siltberg (White Bear Township, MN), Scott D. Gullicks (Apple Valley, MN)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: George W. Jonas
Application Number: 29/208,731