Tape dispenser

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tape dispenser showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The structure depicted by means of broken lines is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tape dispenser, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mueller; Gerald E. (Eagan, MN), Marquardt; Terry W. (Hudson, WI)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/175,042
Filed:	January 29, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/69; D19/67
Current International Class:	1902
Field of Search:	;D19/53,65,66,67,68,69,89,95,99,100 ;225/7,9,11,12,19,25,34,45,56,57,65,77,89 ;156/327,523,527,577 ;242/588,588.1-588.6,590

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Foreign Patent Documents

	WO 99/55790		Nov 1999		WO

Other References

2003 Staples Contract Division Supply Catalog, cover pages and pp. 432, 433, 435 and 437, published prior to Jan. 17, 2003. . 2002 Office Depot Business Services Division Office Supply Catalog, Publication date: Jul. 10, 2002, cover page and pp. 3, 239, 240, 241 and 242. . ULINE Fall/Winter 2002-2003 Shipping Supply Specialist Supply Catalog, cover and cover page, back page and pp. 232, 233, 235, 248 and 253, published prior to Jan. 17, 2003. . Excell Tape Dispenser Catalog, pp. 41, 42, 65, 66, 67, 68, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, published prior to Jan. 17, 2003. . "Armour tape dispenserer & tapes", published prior to Jan. 17, 2003, p. 1. . "Carriage tapes dispensers & tapes", published prior to Jan. 17, 2003, p. 1. . Glory Formosa Co., Ltd. Catalog, pp. 1-5, published prior to Jan. 17, 2003. . 3M Scotch Brand H-122 tape dispenser--perspective, top, bottom, front, rear, left and right side views, pp. 1-4, sold by 3M Company prior to Jan. 2002..

Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Jonas; George W.