Tape dispenser

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Description

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.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Office Supplies Division, A World of Difference, New Products, “Scotch® Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo Dispenser,” p. 8, 2002, printed in USA.
  • 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Office Supplies Division, Working Solutions Working for You, “Scotch® Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo Dispenser,” p. 12, 2002, printed in USA.
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  • 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationery Products Division, Scotch® Magic™ Tape, 2 pages, 2002, printed in USA.
  • 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationery Products Division, Scotch® Gift Wrap Tape, 2 pages, 2003, printed in USA.
  • Scotch brand Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo dispenser and packaging, manufactured by 3M Company, pp. 1-15. Product was on sale prior to Jul. 2, 2003.
Patent History
Patent number: D510951
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