Dispenser for self-sticking tape and method of use
OwnerDavid B. Schurmaninventor
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Abstract
A dispenser for applying tape from a roll of tape including a pair of side supports, a means for rotatably suspending the roll of tape between the side supports, and a means for applying a variable force upon the roll of tape to resist rotation of the roll of tape such that the tape may being stretched when it is wound about the object.
Claims20
A dispenser for applying tape from a roll of tape, said dispenser comprising:
- a pair of side supports manufactured of a substantially resilient material, wherein said side supports are attached together a substantially fixed distance apart and wherein said side supports each comprise:
- an extending arm dimensioned to support an object to be taped in such a way that the object is held in a substantially fixed relationship to a center of the roll of tape as the roll of tape is caused to pivot around the object to be taped:
- and
- an opening therethrough disposed at a location such that an axis defined by a centerpoint of said opening in each side support is substantially perpendicular to each side support;
- means for rotatably suspending the roll of tape between said side supports;
- and
- means for applying a variable force upon the roll of tape to resist rotation of the roll of tape such that the tape may be stretched when it is wound about the object.
A dispensing system comprising:
- at least two dispensers for applying tape from a roll of tape, each of said dispensers comprising:
- a pair of side supports manufactured of a substantially resilient material, wherein said side supports are attached together a substantially fixed distance apart and wherein said side supports each comprise:
- an extending arm dimensioned to support an object to be taped in such a way that the object is held in a substantially fixed relationship to a center of the roll of tape as the roll of tape is caused to pivot around the object to be taped:
- and
- an opening therethrough disposed at a location such that an axis defined by a centerpoint of said opening in each side support is substantially perpendicular to each side support;
- means for rotatably suspending the roll of tape between said side supports;
- and
- means for applying a variable force upon the roll of tape to resist rotation of the roll of tape such that the tape may be stretched when it is wound about the object;
- and
- means for attaching said at least two dispensers together such that tape from at least two rolls of tape may be simultaneously dispensed.
A method of dispensing electrical tape from a dispenser comprising a pair of side supports attached together a substantially fixed distance apart and comprising an extending arm dimensioned to support an object to be taped in such a way that the object is held in a substantially fixed relationship to a center of the roll of tape as the roll of tape is caused to pivot around the object to be taped, and an opening therethrough disposed at a location such that an axis defined by a counterpoint of said opening in each side support is substantially perpendicular to each side support;
- friction drag system comprises;
- a substantially hollow shaft dimensioned for insertion within said openings in said side supports;
- at least one fastener having a diameter dimensioned for insertion within said hollow shaft;
- and a pair of hub spacers, wherein each hub spacer comprises a cylindrical projection dimensioned for insertion within an opening in the roll of tape, a flange portion having an outer surface and an inner surface dimensioned to contact a side of the roll of tape and prevent further insertion of the hub spacers within the opening of the roll of tape when an inward force is applied thereto, and a central opening dimensioned to accept said hollow shaft;
- said method comprising the steps of:
- disposing said cylindrical projections in opposite sides of the opening in the roll of tape such that said flange portion of each hub spacer contacts the roll of tape;
- inserting said roll of tape and hub spacers between said side supports such that said openings in said side supports align with said central openings in said hub spacers;
- inserting said shaft through said openings in said side supports and said central openings in said hub spacers;
- inserting said at least one fastener within said hollow shaft;
- securing said fastener within said hollow shaft;
- tightening said fastener against said side supports so as to create an inward force upon said side supports that resists a rotation of the roll of tape within said side supports;
- supporting an object to be taped upon said extending arm;
- stretching said tape from said roll of tape;
- attaching said tape to said object;
- rotating said dispenser about said object until said object is sufficiently covered;
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- cutting said tape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.