Patent ID: 9120638
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tape dispensing device comprising: a. a first element; b. a second element; c. a roller coupled between the first element and the second element, the roller applying a first force against an outer surface of a tape roll; d. a holder prong protruding from one of the first element and the second element, the holder prong applying a second force opposite the first force and against an inner surface of the tape roll; e. a retaining area coupled to an opposite element of the first element and the second element of the holder prong, the retaining area comprising a retaining device configured to rest on an outer surface of the tape and in contact with the tape and configured for retaining a tape end of the tape roll; f. a cutting device on the retaining area, the cutting device configured for cutting tape off the tape roll; g. one or more guides to guide the retaining device on the roll of tape; and a discrete spring positioned within the roller and configured for biasing the roller against the tape roll.