Patent ID: 6027068
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B23K,B65H

Abstract:
A strand material dispenser comprising:a gear having teeth along a first circumference thereof and cogs along a second circumference thereof, wherein said first circumference is distinct from said second circumference;a grooved surface having a groove opposing said teeth, wherein said groove is adapted to receive said strand material;a pawl ratchetably opposing said cogs;a strand material supply source; anda housing at least partially enclosing said gear, said grooved surface, said pawl and said strand material supply source, wherein said housing is adapted to be held in a human hand,wherein said gear is adapted to ratchetably rotate to move strand material from said supply source through said groove before exiting said dispenser, said teeth are adapted to form visible indentations in said dispensed strand material, and said dispenser is selectively adjustable between two dispensing modes:a first dispensing mode, wherein said gear ratchetably rotates to dispense strand material having impressions therein, anda second dispensing mode, wherein said gear is disengaged from said strand material, and said strand material can be freely pulled from said dispenser.