Patent ID: 7207368
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: B26F,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dual use tape dispenser device for extracting and cutting adhesive backed tape from at least one tape reel, comprising two configurations, whereby said tape is extracted and applied to a surface from said tape reel with portable motion of said tape dispenser being hand-held, and said tape is extracted from said tape reel wherein said tape dispenser is resting stationary on a desk-top or a work-surface, comprising: (a) a base frame, having a bottom plate orthogonally connected rigidly to a right side panel; (b) a pressure bar rigidly or rotatably connected orthogonally to said right side panel, disposed to provide a gap between said pressure bar and the leading edge of said bottom plate, whereby said tape is extracted from said tape dispenser through said gap, thereby configuring said tape dispenser for said hand-held use thereof; (c) a crossbar rigidly connected orthogonally to said right side panel, whereby said tape is extracted over said crossbar, thereby configuring said tape dispenser as said stationary desk-top device; (d) an axle pin rigidly connected orthogonally to said right side panel of said base frame; (e) a left side arm rigidly connected orthogonally to said crossbar and said axle pin, said pressure bar rigidly or rotatably connected to said left side arm; (f) a blade handle assembly provided with at least one blade handle arm, having an axle pin hole disposed at the end of said blade handle arm, said blade handle pivotally attached to said axle pin, whereby said blade handle rests on the top of said cross bar in a closed position and pivots upwardly to provide a means for feeding said tape over said crossbar; (g) a cutting blade disposed in said blade handle assembly, whereby providing a means for cutting said tape from said tape reel; (h) a means for holding at least one said tape reel on said base frame assembly.