Patent ID: 6171439
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B65C,Y10T

Abstract:
A stamp dispenser adapted for dispensing stamps, wherein a stamp strip is formed by the stamps being adhered to a backing strip, said stamp dispenser comprising:a supply holder for holding a supply of stamps therein, said supply holder having a longitudinal exit slot in a wall of said supply holder, said exit slot adapted for the stamp strip to move therethrough;a dispensing surface for releasing the stamps from the backing strip;a guide surface for guiding the stamps from said supply holder to said dispensing surface;a tensioning tab extending partially across said exit slot of said supply holder;a tensioning arm positioned between said guide surface and said dispensing surface;a take up spool for advancing the stamp strip, said take up spool being rotatably mounted to said stamp dispenser and adapted for collecting the backing strip after the stamps are released therefrom by said dispensing surface; anda housing, wherein said supply holder, said guide surface, said tensioning tab, and said tensioning arm being encased within said housing.