Tape dispenser

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tape dispenser;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof, the right side view being a mirror image of the left side view;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.

The broken lines shown on the serrated cutting element indicate unclaimed subject matter. All other broken lines indicate soft contours of the dispenser.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Porcini; Mauro (Milan, IT), Aquino; Matthieu (Milan, IT)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/239,960
Filed:	October 6, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/69
Current International Class:	1902
Field of Search:	;D19/70,69,68 ;242/588.6,588.3,588.2 ;225/77,6,56,39,26,25,19,11 ;206/411 ;156/577,527,523

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationary Products Division, Buroprodukte, Catalog 95-96, pp. 15. cited by other . 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Office Supplies Division, A World of Difference, New Products, "Scotch.RTM. Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo Dispenser," p. 8, 2002, printed in USA. cited by other . 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Office Supplies Division, Working Solutions Working for You, "Scotch.RTM. Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo Dispenser," p. 12, 2002, printed in USA. cited by other . 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationery Products Division, Scotch.RTM. Transparent Tape, (6-page tri-fold), 2003, printed in USA. cited by other . 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationery Products Division, Scotch.RTM. Magic.TM. Tape, 2 pages, 2002, printed in USA. cited by other . 3M Product Pamphlet from 3M Stationery Products Division, Scotch.RTM. Gift Wrap Tape, 2 pages, 2003, printed in USA. cited by other . Scotch brand Pop-up/Roll Tape Combo dispenser and packaging, manufactured by 3M Company, pp. 1-15. Product was on sale prior to Jul. 2, 2003. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Brooks; Cathron C.
Assistant Examiner: Murphy; Austin
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Adamson; Trisha D.