Abstract: A printer includes a first case and a second case, a paper containing portion is formed in the first case and contains a paper roll, a paper holder is provided in the paper containing portion and hold the paper roll, a pair of supporting members are provided in the paper holder and hold both ends of the paper roll, with each of the supporting members holding one of the ends, a contacting portion is provided in the paper holder and is thicker than are the supporting members, and a first projection projects in the paper containing portion from the first case toward the paper holder and is positioned, in the axial direction of the paper roll, between the contacting portion and a wall surface of the first case located on the side of the contact portion and is able to come into contact with the contacting portion.

Abstract: An automatic label stripping machine includes a base, a reel shaft rod, a label stripping unit, a control unit and a sensing unit. Labels can easily be stripped for use and a label reel can conveniently be assembled, replaced and reclaimed by means of the control unit and the sensing unit. In addition, the members of the automatic label stripping machine of this invention can be replaced and repaired conveniently.

Abstract: An adhesive tape application placement device for applying an elongated adhesive material to an adherend is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the device comprises: an elongated connection rod having a first end and a second end configured to pass through a plurality of connection rod receiving apertures; a spool having a connection rod receiving aperture positioned on the elongated connection rod; a first spool retainer having a connection rod receiving aperture positioned on the elongated connection rod proximate to the spool; and an adjustable offset bumper having a connection rod receiving aperture and an offset bumper guide arm positioned on the elongated connection rod proximate to the first spool retainer. Adhesive tape may be pressed onto an adherend by the spool while the movement of the spool over the adherend may be guided by an offset bumper guide arm contacting and moving over the object with a surface comprising an adherend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape guiding mechanism (10) of a tape device (100). The tape device (100) comprises a strip of tape (20) having supply tape (22) and take up tape (24); a spool portion (130); a supply spool (40) disposed at the spool portion (130) for winding the supply tape (22); a take up spool (50) disposed at the spool portion (130) for winding the take up tape (24); an application tip (12); and a spool mechanism (70) for allowing the supply and the take up spools (40 & 50) to rotate such that the tape travels from the supply spool (40), around the applicator tip (120), and to the take up spool (50).

Abstract: A double sided tape applicator can include a quick release head to facilitate, for example, cleaning and tape threading.

Abstract: A stationery tool has a body, a pushbutton, a working element, and a push-proof device. The pushbutton is pushably and rotatably mounted on an end of the body. The working element is mounted in the body and is connected to and driven by the pushbutton. The push-proof device is mounted between the body and the pushbutton and has a blocking protrusion and a blocking segment. The blocking protrusion is disposed on the pushbutton. The blocking segment is disposed on the body, selectively abuts the blocking protrusion and has a passage defined in the blocking segment to allow the blocking protrusion to pass the blocking segment. Accordingly, a push-proof capability is provided to the pushbutton to prevent the working element from extending out of the body unintentionally.

Abstract: A trigger-operated adhesive dispenser includes a rack, a handle affixed to the rack, a swing frame pivotally mounted at the rack, a cutter blade fixedly mounted at the rack, a stopper member pivotally mounted at the rack, and a trigger mounted at the handle. When the trigger is not pressed, the swing frame is stopped by the stopper member and prohibited from being biased, allowing the adhesive tape to be pulled out and adhered to the object to be packed. When pressing the trigger, the trigger will push the stopper member to release the swing frame, enabling the swing frame to be biased, and thus the cutter blade can forced to cut off the applied adhesive tape.

Abstract: The present invention resides in an apparatus for use with a plaster taping device, the apparatus comprising a base for removably attaching the apparatus to the plaster taping device and a frame having a first end coupled to the base and a second end for supporting a wheel member rotatably connected thereto, wherein the wheel member facilitates application of a tape material along an internal corner joint.

Abstract: A double sided tape applicator can include a quick release head to facilitate, for example, cleaning and tape threading.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adhesive tape dispenser adapted for use with adhesive tape having a releasable backing such as wax paper, foil or vinyl often used in HVAC applications. The adhesive tape dispenser includes a handgrip for holding the tape dispenser in one hand during use, a finger switch provided on the handgrip and activated to operate a motorized gearing system for automatically removing and storing the releasable backing simultaneously while applying the adhesive tape to a surface, and a light source for illuminating dark or low lit surface areas.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying labels has a frame having a pair of side walls; an unwind roll mounted to a first end of the frame, the unwind roll has web wound on the unwind roll; A rewind roll is mounted to a second end of the frame; a tack roll is mounted between the unwind roll and the rewind roll for separating a label from a backing material of the web; A plate is positioned relative to the tack roll for separating the label from the backing material for adhering the liner to a sealed package such as a food package. A handle is provided for manually gripping the dispenser.

Abstract: A membrane applying apparatus comprises a wheeled frame adapted to ride on a surface to be covered with the membrane. The rear end of the wheeled frame is generally configured to support a roll of membrane. The apparatus also comprises a roller support frame pivotally mounted to the wheeled frame at the rear end thereof. The roller support frame pivotally supports an idler roller and a pressing roller for respectively guiding and pressing the membrane as the membrane is unrolled during its application. The roller support frame is pivotable between an operative position in which the idler roller and pressing roller respectively guides and presses the membrane, and an inoperative position. In the inoperative position, the roller support frame is pivoted substantially upwardly, thereby providing access to the rear end of the wheeled frame to allow the installation or removal of the roll of membrane.

Abstract: An apparatus for an adhesive tape dispenser/applicator is disclosed. The adhesive tape dispenser/applicator includes an ergonomically shaped housing and tape applicator/cutter assembly that permits one-handed dispensing of pressure sensitive adhesive tape from a roll while simultaneously applying the tape to a substrate. The adhesive tape dispenser/applicator allows all operations to be performed single-handedly, and without the user ever having to directly touch the tape. In addition, there is no need to pre-measure or estimate the length of tape needed as the desired length of tape is dispensed as it is being applied to the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a taping tool for dispensing tape and mastic over gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes improved creaser wheel operation. The taping tool comprises an elongate body having first and second ends, and a creaser wheel pivotally mounted near the second end thereof for creasing dispensed tape. The creaser wheel is pivotable into a plurality of positions between a first position farthest away from the elongate body's first end and a second position nearest the elongate body's first end. The taping tool also includes an actuator for receiving user input indicative of a position of the creaser wheel desired by a user. In the absence of user input, the creaser wheel is configured to reside substantially in the first position. The creaser wheel is configured to pivot from the first position toward the second position in response to the receipt of user input.

Abstract: This Dispenser having a cutter plate, which is flexibly mounted on a Tape roll, helps in peeling the Tape and is able to cut it by serration provided at the other end. There is an open space, in between the rod and cutter plate, so that Tape can be drawn over from both sides of the dispenser, to cut it by serrations present at the other end. On the cutter plate of the Dispenser, there is a notch and a hole is provided, so that, the cut end of the tape which sticks on the plate, can be easily removed for the next operation. This cutter plate assembly being flexibly attached on a Tape roll, by means of two 0 rings, can swivel like a hinge, so that Tape can be cut at any desired and from a suitable angle. A double cutter is provided to hold a firm grip on the tape, to cut it easily, besides, to protects from injury also.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces. The optical cable unit includes a length of adhesive tape and a length of optical cable. The apparatus includes a housing having an outlet and an adjustable securing portion disposed adjacent the outlet. The adjustable securing portion has first and second surface portions configured to adjust between first and second positions. The surface portions form a first angle therebetween in the first position and a second angle therebetween in the second position. The adjustable securing portion may be selectively attachable to the housing. A system is provided and can include a housing and at least two adjustable securing portions. Also provided is a separate adjustable securing portion adapted for use with an apparatus, and a method of applying an optical cable unit to one or more surfaces.

Abstract: A tape dispenser having a tape housing adapted for receiving a tape roll of painting and caulking tape. The housing includes a closed front portion and an open rear portion. The rear portion is used for inserting the tape roll on a tape ring. The housing also includes a small semi-circular nose with one end of a flat first tape engaging surface and with one end of a flat second tape engaging surface extending outwardly from the nose at a selected acute angle “?”. The angle “?” provides for cutting the tape to an exact length to an intersection of two right angle surfaces. A large semi-circular handle is integrally formed at opposite ends of the first and second tape engaging surfaces. The handle is used for gripping the housing and dispensing tape therefrom.

Abstract: A tape dispenser adapted to dispense lengths of adhesive tape from a roll of adhesive tape wound upon a cylindrical tape core having a first sidewall, a second sidewall generally parallel to the first sidewall, a hub structure and a tape retaining tab extending inwardly from at least one of the first and second sidewalls. A rearwardly extending tongue is supported between the sidewall front portions, the tongue includes a rear edge approaching the tape retaining tab and defining therewith a gap. An unwound portion of the tape passes through the gap between the retaining tab and the tongue, and the tongue is movable between a first position for holding the unwound portion of the tape against the tape retaining tab and a second position allowing the unwound portion of the tape to separate from the retaining tab.

Abstract: Composite tape is laminated onto a substrate using a gantry to move a tape laminating head along the length of the substrate. The laminating head is mounted for movement along a beam on the gantry that extends across the width of the substrate. The direction of lamination may be altered by changing the angular orientation of the beam.

Abstract: A tape dispensing device dispenses and cuts tape to permit taping of elevated areas without a ladder or low areas without bending or kneeling. The device includes a first handle having an upper end and a lower end. A planar guard is pivotally coupled to the first handle. A retention spool is coupled to the guard wherein the retention spool is configured for holding a tape roll. A dispensing spool is coupled to the guard in spaced relationship to the retention spool. The dispensing spool is configured for abutting a back side of tape extending from the tape roll. The tape is dispensed onto a surface by rolling the dispensing spool against the surface with the tape being positioned between the dispensing spool and the surface. A cutting assembly is coupled to the guard and configured to selectively cut the tape extending from the tape roll.

Abstract: Provided is double-faced adhesive tape joining apparatus that allows accurate joining of a double-faced adhesive tape on a tape joining surface of a workpiece in a curved or bent shape with no damage on a surface of a separator joined to the double-faced adhesive tape and no floating of the separator. Specifically, a hand-operable base includes a tape guide for guiding the double-faced adhesive tape successively supplied, and a joining head for pressing against the joining surface of the workpiece the double-faced adhesive tape supplied to a front end of the base. The base and the joining head are configured as to rotate relatively about a support axis toward a longitudinal tape direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating an encased cable seam includes a transportable support frame with a roll of encased cable material supported by a support bar, boom and spindle. Heating units supported by the frame heat the bottom surface of the membrane portion of the encased cable material. The encased cable material released from the roll toward the substrate to create an overlapping seam of the encased cable material on the membrane substrate of a roof deck. The apparatus includes a handle and a roller, whereby the roller presses the encased cable material causing a welded bond as the handle moves the apparatus forward.

Abstract: The invention is based on the aim of providing a novel office tool, and a corresponding method, wherein various application advantages of known office tools are combined. The invention provides an adhesive tape stamp 1 that is configured to implement a course of movement, wherein an adhesive tape section having a defined length is pressed onto an object in a stamping device, having a separating device 12, which is configured and/or disposed in order to separate an adhesive tape end as the adhesive tape section 23 from a continuous adhesive tape 19 at a separation point 22, and having a stamping device 11, wherein the stamping device 11 is configured and/or disposed to press the adhesive tape end and/or the adhesive tape section 23 onto the object in the stamping direction 4.

Abstract: Disclosed is a platen opening mechanism in a portable labeling machine capable of simultaneously opening the platen through a single operation of opening a bottom cover to form an insertion passage for a label strip. The platen is pivotally opened from a machine side plate in interlock with opening a bottom cover that is also pivoted open in the opposite pivot direction from the side plate. The platen is pivotable to a closed position and an open position relative to the side plate to allow the label strip to be loaded.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a taping tool for taping gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes a swivel joint. The taping tool has a first portion for receiving a flow of mastic, and a second portion for receiving the flow of mastic and for dispensing tape and mastic. The first and second portions define fluid communication paths therein for the flow of mastic therethrough. The taping tool also has a swivel joint intermediate the first and second portions that defines a fluid communication path therein allowing mastic to flow from the taping tool's first portion, through the swivel joint, and into the taping tool's second portion. The swivel joint also allows the taping tool's first portion to rotate relative to the taping tool's second portion through an angle of 360 degrees about the taping tool's longitudinal axis, while mastic is flowing through the taping tool.

Abstract: A barrier material applicator is disclosed that includes a frame and a roll support member coupled to the frame, the roll support configured to rotatably support a roll of barrier material. The applicator further includes at least two rotatable applicator rollers. A first applicator roller and a second applicator roller are configured to receive a sheet of barrier material from the roll support and apply the barrier material to a substantially planar surface.

Abstract: A correction tape dispenser includes a body having a plurality of body teeth disposed on an inner surface thereof, an applicator tip mounted in the body, and a supply and take-up assembly mounted in the body, the supply and take-up assembly being biased away from the body teeth with a biasing element. The supply and take-up assembly includes a supply reel and a take-up reel. The supply reel and the take-up reel have a common axis of rotation. One of the supply reel and the take-up reel include a plurality of teeth that engage the plurality of body teeth during correction tape re-tensioning when the biasing force from the biasing element is overcome.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism for a tape dispenser, for example, includes a first reel, a second reel, a biasing element, and a friction element. The first and second reels are rotatably disposed on first and second shafts. The biasing element is disposed between the second reel and second shaft such that the second reel is movable in a radial direction between first and second positions relative to the second shaft and the biasing element biases the second reel into the first position. The friction element extends around the first and second reels and arranged to generate a first normal force acting on the second reel when the second reel is in a first position, relative to the second shaft, and a second normal force acting on the second reel when the second reel is in a second position, relative to the second shaft.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite part including reinforcing fibers comprises fabricating a masterless layup mandrel tool at a fabrication site. The tool includes a composite face sheet that provides a layup surface. The method further comprises using the masterless tool at that site to form a layup of the reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: A tape dispenser assembly facilitates dispensing and cutting tape. The assembly includes a housing having side panels and upper wall and lower walls extending between the side panels. The upper and lower walls are spaced defining an interior space therebetween. A forward edges of the upper and lower walls form a dispensing opening in the housing. A tape formed into a roll positioned in the interior space. The roll of tape has a free end extendable through the dispensing opening. A roller assembly coupled to the housing includes a roller positioned proximate the dispensing opening. A non-sticky side of the tape abuts the roller proximate the free end of the tape. A blade is positioned proximate the roller assembly to cut the tape by manipulating the housing such that the blade engages the tape.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a component (37) for aerospace, with the following method steps: supplying a lay-up arrangement (1) to be laid by means of a tape-laying machine (25), with a glass-fiber lay-up (8), which is preimpregnated with a resin matrix (10), and/or supplying a structural arrangement (12) to be laid by means of a tape-laying machine (25), with a structure (16) which is made of metal and is preimpregnated with a resin matrix (18), laying the lay-up and/or structural arrangement (1; 12) on a laminating apparatus (23) by means of a tape-laying machine (25), and curing the lay-up and/or structural arrangement (1; 12) and therefore forming the component (37).

Abstract: The invention is directed to an integrated lightning strike protection system adapted for automated placement on a composite structure having a surfacing layer consisting of an organic polymer resin, a conductive layer of an expanded metal foil, an isolation/tack layer, and a carrier paper layer. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided an integrated lightning strike protection system having an integrated lightning strike protection material consisting of an expanded metal foil encapsulated in organic polymer resin mounted on a carrier paper, and an automated placement machine suitable for placing the material on an aircraft composite part for protection of the composite part from lightning strikes. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for fabricating a composite structure with lightning strike protection.

Abstract: An applicator roll (1) is described for a labeling apparatus for paying out and applying self-adhesive labels, which with each operating cycle moves one self-adhesive label into a dispensing position underneath an applicator roll. Depending on the printing mechanism used in the labeling apparatus, whether printing an even or an odd number of digits, it is advantageous to arranged a profiled ring (32) formed on a sleeve (31) of the applicator roll (1) in the center or off center. In addition, label formats of different widths require applicator rolls of different widths. These problems are solved in the applicator roll (1) described here in that its sleeve (31) supports two cylindrical jackets (34) on either side of the profiled ring (32). The cylindrical jackets (34) are axially displaceable on the sleeve (31) and can be releasably, positively locked in several positions against axial shifting, preferably by mutual engagement of an annular collar (38) and an annular groove (40).

Abstract: A draping device for draping a two-dimensional textile semi-finished product includes a first rotationally symmetrical body having a first axis of rotation and a peripheral surface which varies along the axis of rotation. A first drive is configured to rotate the first body about the first axis of rotation so as to deform, via the first body, the semi-finished product.

Abstract: A tracer wire applicator preferably includes a base frame, a wire spindle, a tape spindle and a pipe roller. The base frame preferably includes a base frame member, a support frame member and an upper frame member. One end of the upper frame member is removably secured to one end of the base frame member. One end of the support frame member is removably attached to the base frame member and the other end is attached to the upper frame member. The pipe roller is rotatably retained on the other end of the base frame member. The tape spindle extends from the base frame member to rotatably receive a roll of tape. A wire spindle extends from the base frame member to rotatably receive a wire reel. A wire guide tube is preferably retained by the upper frame member.

Abstract: A transfer tool A in the present preferred embodiment is provided with a refill 3 including a reel section 31 for holding a transfer tape T therein, a transfer head 35 capable of transferring a transferring material attached to the transfer tape T onto a transfer target, and a support plate 34 having the reel section 31 fixed thereto and being integrated with a base end 351 of the transfer head 35, wherein a engaging section 5 capable of prohibiting a relative turn between the base end 351 and each of a first case member 1 and a second case member 2 is provided between the base end 351 and each of the first case member 1 and the second case member 2.

Abstract: A vapor barrier tape dispenser includes a generally upright frame. A roller pivotally mounts to a lower portion of the frame. A handle mounts to an upper portion of the frame for engagement by an operator. A spindle pivotally mounts to the frame. A tape roll pivotally attaches to the spindle and is configured to feed a strip of tape around a portion of the roller for adherence to a vapor barrier.

Abstract: An automatic rotation type correction tape structure comprises an outer casing, an inner casing and a tape delivery module. The outer casing has an opening and a circular top abutting surface formed inside the outer casing and proximate to the opening. The inner casing is movably installed in the outer casing and has an engaging structure corresponding to the inner casing, such that the inner casing can be rotated axially with respect to the outer casing. The tape delivery module is installed in the inner casing and has a tape guiding spout at an end of the tape deliver module. When use, the tape guiding spout is pressed to drive the inner casing to rotate axially in the outer casing in order to adjust an operating angle and improve the convenience of the use.

Abstract: A tape applicator uses a tape feeding device that holds a tape and performs a series of operations of feeding, applying, and cutting the tape with one hand. The tape applicator includes the tape feeding device including a drawing roller rotated together with a tape, a releasing roller feeding the tape in the forward direction while releasing the tape together with rotation of the drawing roller, and a belt coupling the drawing roller and the releasing roller, as well as a tape holding body holding the tape and supporting the tape feeding device, an application unit supported by the tape holding body and that causes the tape to contact with an application target surface, a cutting blade supported by the tape holding body and that cuts the tape, and a case accommodating the tape holding body, wherein the leading end of the tape is reserved in the released state.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism for a tape dispenser, for example, includes a first reel, a second reel, a biasing element, and a friction element. The first and second reels are rotatably disposed on first and second shafts. The biasing element is disposed between the first reel and shaft such that the first reel is movable in a radial direction relative to the first shaft. The friction element includes at least a portion that is disposed between the first reel and the second reel and arranged to generate a first normal force when the first reel is in a first position, relative to the first shaft, and a second normal force when the first reel is in a second position, relative to the first shaft.

Abstract: A film applicator device for use on a wellplate utilizing a roll of film having an adhesive side. The applicator includes a support for a roll wound by a sheet of film material which lies within a chamber. The chamber includes a mouth with a notch to allow the grasping of the film in order to pay the film outwardly from the chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a coating film transfer tool with a reduced number of components and a high degree of design freedom, including a feed spool, a transfer head, a take-up spool, a transfer portion case that holds the feed spool, the transfer head and the take-up spool, a slip member that pivotally supports the feed spool and is loosely fitted in the transfer portion case, a feed-side gear securely fitted on the slip member in a position lying between the feed spool and the slip member, and a take-up-side gear that rotates together with the take-up spool. In the coating film transfer tool a rotation of the feed spool is transmitted to the take-up spool by the gears. The coating film transfer tool further includes a load adjusting means and a rotational speed adjusting means.

Abstract: A coating film transfer tool in which refills can be replaced and which can be switched between a useable state and a non-useable state through a pushing operation includes a case main body accommodating a refill having a front case and a rear case. The rear case is detachably attached to the front case. An opening from which a transfer head can project is formed at a front end of the front case. The rear case has a push mechanism having an elastic member configured to cause the transfer member to appear from and disappear into the opening, a push button which operates the push mechanism, and an engagement portion extending to the front from the push mechanism that moves in a front-to-rear direction within the case main body in response to the push mechanism. The engagement portion attaches near a rear end of the refill to support the refill.

Abstract: A tape dispenser adapted to dispense lengths of adhesive tape from a roll of adhesive tape wound upon a cylindrical tape core having a first sidewall, a second sidewall generally parallel to the first sidewall, a hub structure and a tape retaining tab extending inwardly from at least one of the first and second sidewalls. A rearwardly extending tongue is supported between the sidewall front portions, the tongue includes a rear edge approaching the tape retaining tab and defining therewith a gap. An unwound portion of the tape passes through the gap between the retaining tab and the tongue, and the tongue is movable between a first position for holding the unwound portion of the tape against the tape retaining tab and a second position allowing the unwound portion of the tape to separate from the retaining tab.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for installing types of broadcast fumigation film, such as LDPE, HDPE, TIF and VIF, over a field treated with a fumigant. An elongate first film strip is extended across the field, with simultaneous fumigant injection under the film and a melted hot glue adhesive is applied to the first strip along a trailing longitudinal edge thereof. An elongate second film strip is applied across the field and juxtaposed across the first film strip with a leading longitudinal edge of the second film strip overlapping the trailing longitudinal edge of the first strip. The leading longitudinal edge of the second strip is pressed against trailing longitudinal edge of the first strip to adhesively interengage the first and second strips along a seam that joins the strips together.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive tape application device for applying an adhesive tape section to an object, wherein the adhesive tape application device is designed for pulling an adhesive tape end from a supply of adhesive tape and applying said adhesive tape end to the object as an adhesive tape section by a relative motion of a movable portion and a stationary portion arranged on the object, comprising an application device, wherein the application device is designed and/or arranged for pressing the adhesive tape section against the object in an application position of the application device, wherein the application device is designed and/or arranged for performing a superimposed rotational-linear and/or swivelling-linear movement in the adhesive tape application device.

Abstract: A highlighter tape pen assembly is provided for impermanently highlighting a selectable portion of a surface with removable tape. The assembly includes a pen-like dispenser having a first portion releasably attachable to a second portion, a generally hemi-cylindrical trough removably insertable within the pen-like dispenser, the trough having an in-use tape reel of highlighting tape removably rotatably disposed on a spool pin, the in-use tape reel having a leading strand extendible through a narrow guide channel disposed on a front end of the trough, said guide channel projecting through a tip section disposed on a first end of the first portion of the pen-like dispenser, with a cutting edge disposed endwise on the guide channel, whereby a section of relevant text, or other surface, may be easily and impermanently highlighted with removable tape.

Abstract: In a transfer tool A, a support mechanism X for supporting a transfer head 2 on a transfer tool main body 1 so that the transfer head 2 can swing about a rolling axis R includes the transfer head 2 as a first member having a receiving gap 221 (to be described later) provided to the transfer head 2 and orthogonal to the rolling axis R and a moving arm 13 as a second member provided to the transfer tool main body 1 and having an insertion wall 132 to be inserted into the receiving gap 221 to be swingable along and with respect to opposed inner side faces 221a and 221b of the receiving gap 221. A fulcrum member 222 corresponding to a clearance dimension between the inner side faces 221a and 221b and for positionally restricting the insertion wall 132 so that the insertion wall 132 can swing about the rolling axis R is provided in the receiving gap 221 in the transfer head 2.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an automatic taper for drywall. More specifically, the invention relates to a manner for accessing the interior of the business end of the automatic taper for drywall. The taper may have an easily removable cover plate which may allow a user to obtain easy access to the interior of the nozzle of the taper. A user may gain access to the interior of the nozzle by flipping a rotating securing bar upward and then removing the removable cover plate.

Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser has a body, an adhesive tap dispensing unit, a knob, a pushing element and a resilient element. The adhesive tape dispensing unit is mounted in the body. The knob is mounted rotatably on the body and has a guiding structure formed obliquely on the knob and having two ends each having a limiting capability to restrict a rotating range of the knob relative to the body between the ends of the guiding structure. The pushing element is mounted slidably in the body, is connected between the knob and the adhesive tape dispensing unit and has a guided structure connected slidably to slide along the guiding structure on the knob when the knob is rotated. The resilient element is mounted in the body to provide a recoil force to the adhesive tape dispensing unit.