Patent ID: 7370782

Claim:
A tape dispenser comprising: a cover comprising a forward section, a middle saddle, a rounded back section, and first and second sidewalls extending downwardly from at least a portion of the forward section and saddle, wherein the forward section has a first end from which a means for cutting extends; a base comprising a semicircular tape holding portion having a first side opposite a second side, a mounting surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface includes a means for gripping the dispenser; an arm extending from the first side of the tape holding portion, a portion of the arm disposed substantially parallel to and proximate to the first sidewall of the cover, wherein the arm comprises a pin extending outwardly therefrom; a land area extending at an angle from the arm and having a leading edge disposed substantially parallel to the first end of the forward section of the cover; and an edge extending at an angle from the land area, the edge disposed substantially parallel to and proximate to the second sidewall of the cover, wherein the edge comprises a pin extending outwardly therefrom; wherein each of the first and second sidewalls comprises a chamfer leading up to a circular recess area and a stop, in the form of a raised bar having a height that is larger than the height of the circular recesses area, that lies along the circumference of the circular recessed area directly opposite to the chamfer; wherein the base is connected to the cover such that the pin of the arm is proximate the circular recessed area of the first side wall of the cover and the pin of the edge is proximate the circular recessed area of the second side wall of the cover.