Patent ID: 7036546
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: B65C,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A stamp/label dispenser adapted to dispense stamps or labels supplied in a roll thereof consisting of a series of stamps/labels coated on one surface with a pressure adhesive and having a backing sheet, said stamp/label dispenser including a curved outer wall formed in a generally kidney shape having one end portion thereof being shorter than the other end thereof and defining a mouth and a channel portion, the outer wall including an included portion for defining a generally circular shaped inner pocket for receiving the roll, one face of said dispenser being opened to allow the roll to be inserted into said pocket, guide means formed on said wall including slotted portion for guiding said backing sheet and allowing the backing sheet to be withdrawn in a direction away from the travel of the stamp/label and advancing the stamp/label through said channel as it separates from the backing sheet and allowing the user to apply the stamp/label on the intended surface as it discharges from said stamp/label dispenser, the top surface of said curved outer wall located to accommodate the placing of the thumb of the hand of the user when said stamp/label dispenser is being used and adapted to apply pressure to cause the stamp/label to adhere to the surface where it is being applied, said guide means includes a plurality of spaced posts having one end attached to said outer wall extending laterally of said wall and being spaced therefrom for defining a slot for receiving said backing sheet, said guideposts are generally cylindrically in shape and are located on said outer wall and define feet for supporting said dispenser in an upright position, a plurality of tabs formed on one edge of said outer wall and adjacent to said loading end for holding said roll in said pocket, and one of said tab extends radially into said pocket a distance further than the other of said tabs.