Adhesive tape dispenser

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adhesive tape dispenser;

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.

The broken lines shown on the serrated cutting element indicate unclaimed subject matter. The broken lines shown on the roll of tape, the circle in the upper right portion of FIG. 2, and the portion below the cutting blade indicate unclaimed subject matter. All other broken lines indicated soft contours of the dispenser.

Claims

The ornamental design for an adhesive 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.
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  • 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: D552179
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 7, 2005
Date of Patent: Oct 2, 2007
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson (Milan)
Primary Examiner: Cathron C. Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Austin Murphy
Attorney: Trisha D. Adamson
Application Number: 29/244,245
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manual Cutting (D19/69)