Patent ID: 7198086

Claim:
A tape dispenser system for applying an adhesive tape to a surface, the tape dispenser system comprising: a frame comprising spaced-apart members, the frame having a lower forward end in a forward direction of the frame and a lower rearward end in an oppositely-disposed rearward direction of the frame, each of the spaced-apart members having a lower edge; a roll of an adhesive tape rotatably mounted between the spaced-apart members so that the tape is dispensed from the roll and travels from the forward end to the rearward end of the frame, the tape having symbols and numerical information along a length thereof; means for guiding the frame and inhibiting wobbling of the frame when traveling on the surface and applying the tape to the surface, the guiding means comprising lateral guides independently pivotably attached to the spaced-apart members of the frame, each of the lateral guides being attached so that a portion thereof is pivotable to positions below the lower edge of its respective spaced-apart member independently of the other of the lateral guides such that either or both of the lateral guides can be selectively pivoted to the positions below the lower edges of their respective spaced-apart members to thereby define means for sliding against at least one lateral side of the surface; a resilient member disposed between the lower edges of the spaced-apart members and applying a downward pressure on the tape traveling from the forward end to the rearward end of the frame; means for severing the tape at the rearward end of the frame; and a handle attached to the frame for pushing the frame in the forward direction.