Tape dispenser

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1, the right side 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 front view of the tape dispenser illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear 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.

The drawings are lined for color; specifically the vertical lines represent red or pink coloring and the elliptical shaped area surrounding the central hole without lining represents white coloring.

Claims

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

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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.
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Patent History
Patent number: D524374
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 18, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2006
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), Sigurdur Thorsteinsson (Milan)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A. Albert
Attorney: Trisha D. Adamson
Application Number: 29/223,801
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69)