Tape dispenser apparatus and method of using the same

A tape dispenser comprising:

• a body section having a first side element and a second side element, the first and second side element being separated by a space, wherein:
• the first side element includes a first flange projecting into the space between the first and second side elements;
• and
• the second side element includes a second flange projecting into the space between the first and second side elements;
• and
• a rod extending between the first and second side elements, the rod having a first end coupled to the first element and a second end coupled to the second element;
• the tape dispenser being adapted to hold a roll of tape having an inner cylindrical surface and an outer cylindrical surface, wherein when the tape dispenser is engaged with the roll of tape, the roll of tape is disposed in the space between the first and second side elements, the first and second flanges are disposed proximate, and in contact with, the inner cylindrical surface, and the rod is disposed proximate, and in contact with, the outer cylindrical surface.