Dispenser

Abstract

A knockdown dispenser including a plurality of frame sections removably secured to one another with fasteners. The frame sections form a frame, and a reel and wheels are attached to the frame.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A dispenser comprising: 
 a frame; and    a reel attached to the frame, wherein the frame includes a plurality of frame sections removably secured to each other.    
     
     
         2 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of frame sections comprise a first frame section, a second frame section, and a frame base section.  
     
     
         3 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the first frame section and the frame base section are secured to the second frame section, wherein the first frame section includes a handle and a tray, the second frame section includes an elongated shaft to receive the reel, and the frame base section includes wheels for rolling on a support surface and a toe assembly.  
     
     
         4 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the first frame section, the second frame section, and the frame base section are removably secured to each other by fasteners.  
     
     
         5 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of frame sections comprises a first frame section and a lower frame section.  
     
     
         6 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the first frame section includes a handle of the dispenser further comprising a tray attached to the first section, an open-faced bearing attached to the frame to secure the reel and hold the reel in a receiving cavity defined by the frame, and rear wheels attached to the frame for rolling the dispenser on a support surface and feet for placing the mid section of the base frame section on the support surface.  
     
     
         7 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein open-faced bearings comprise J-hooks.  
     
     
         8 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 6 , further comprising at least one pivot member and front wheels attached to said frame, wherein the reel, the front wheels, and the rear wheels rotate on parallel axes.  
     
     
         9 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein when the dispenser is in a first position on a supporting surface, the rear wheels contact the supporting surface and at least one pivot member and the front wheels do not contact the supporting surface, wherein when the dispenser is in a second position, the at least one pivot member and the rear wheels contact the supporting surface and the front wheels do not contact the supporting surface, wherein when the dispenser is in a third position, the at least one pivot member and the front wheels contact the supporting surface and the rear wheels do not contact the supporting surface.  
     
     
         10 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the at least one pivot member is offset from the supporting surface when the dispenser is in the second position.  
     
     
         11 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one pivot member is a foot.  
     
     
         12 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one pivot member comprises the spaced apart feet.  
     
     
         13 . The dispenser as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said receiving cavity is defined by a mid section of the frame, wherein the open-faced bearings are secured to the mid section of the frame.  
     
     
         14 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of frame sections comprises a first frame section and a second frame section, wherein the first frame section and the second frame section are pivotally secured to each other with a notched bracket, a threaded knob, and a threaded member, wherein the notched bracket, the threaded knob, and the threaded member secure the first frame section in an upward position or in a forward position.  
     
     
         15 . A method of removing and securing a reel of a dispenser including a frame and a reel attached to the frame, the frame includes a plurality of frame sections removably secured to each other, wherein the plurality of frame sections comprise a first frame section and a lower frame section, the first frame section includes a handle of the dispenser further comprising a tray attached to the first frame section, an open-faced bearing attached to the frame to secure the reel and hold the reel in a receiving cavity defined by the frame and rear wheels attached to the frame for rolling the dispenser on a support surface, at least one pivot member and front wheels are attached to said frame, wherein the reel, the front wheels and the rear wheels rotate on a parallel axis, the method comprising: 
 (a) pivoting the dispenser forwardly onto the front feet and then front wheels;    (b) resting the reel on a support surface;    (c) pivoting the dispenser forwardly on the front wheels allowing the J-hooks to release the reel;    (d) replacing strapping on the reel;    (e) pivoting the dispenser rearwardly on the front wheels allowing the J-hooks to receive the reel; and    (f) pivoting the dispenser rearwardly on the front wheels, and then the feet to allow the rear wheel to rest on the support surface.    
     
     
         16 . A kit for a dispenser, comprising: 
 a plurality of frame sections, and    a reel for attaching to a frame comprised of the plurality of frame sections, wherein the plurality of frame sections is adapted to be secured to each other.    
     
     
         17 . A kit for a dispenser as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of frame sections includes a first frame section adapted to be removably secured to a second frame section, and a second frame section adapted to be removably attached to a frame base section, wherein the first frame section includes a handle, the second frame section is adapted to receive the reel, and the frame base section is adapted to receive wheels for rolling on a support surface, wherein the first frame section, the second frame section, and the frame base section are adapted to be removably secured to each other with fasteners.  
     
     
         18 . A kit for a dispenser as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of frame sections includes an upper frame section adapted to be pivotally secured to a lower base section, wherein the upper frame section includes a handle and a tray, and the lower frame section includes open-faced bearings for receiving the reel, and includes wheels for rolling on a support surface, wherein the upper frame section and the lower frame section are adapted to be pivotally secured to each other by a notched bracket, threaded knob and threaded member.  
     
     
         19 . A method for manufacturing a dispenser from a kit, comprising the steps of: 
 (a) attaching a plurality of frame sections to make a frame;    (b) attaching wheels to the frame; and    (c) attaching a reel to the frame.    
     
     
         20 . A method as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the kit is comprised of a plurality of frame sections and a reel for attaching to a frame comprised of the plurality of frame sections, wherein the plurality of frame sections is adapted to be removably secured to each other, wherein the frame sections include a first frame section adapted to be removably attached to a second frame section, and the second frame section adapted to be removably attached to a frame base section, wherein the first frame section includes a handle, the second frame section is adapted to receive the reel, and the frame base section adapted to receive wheels for rolling on a support surface, wherein the first frame section, the second frame section, and the frame base section are adapted to be pivotally secured to each other through fasteners.  
     
     
         21 . A method as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the kit is comprised of a plurality of frame sections and a reel for attaching to a frame comprised of the plurality of frame sections, wherein the frame sections include an upper frame section adapted to be pivotally attached to a frame base section, wherein the upper frame section includes a handle and a tray, and the frame base section includes open-faced bearings to receive the reel and wheels for rolling on a support surface, wherein the upper frame section and the frame base section are adapted to be pivotally secured to each other by a notched bracket, a threaded knob, and a threaded member.  
     
     
         22 . A dispenser as claimed in  claim 8 , further comprising a brake attached to said frame, wherein said brake coacts with said reel.