Tape caddy

Abstract

A tape holding device that holds and protects a microcassette. The tape holding device includes a pair of opposing rails, a stop tab and a retention button for securing the microcassette to the device. The device further includes a pair of upper holes through which a clip can be inserted to secure the tape holding device to a file folder. The tape holding device also includes side holes that allow the device to be inserted onto two rings of a three-ring binder. The tape holding device further includes a groove that allows the device to be flexed up and provides a recess for accepting a binder clip. The tape holding device also includes retention flights so that allow a rubber band to secure the device to a file folder. The tape holding device further includes a message area.

1 . A tape holding device for holding a tape, said device comprising: 
 a base plate; and    a tape holding portion provided on the base plate, said tape holding portion including opposing L-shaped rails, a stop tab and a flexible button, said tape being held in the tape holding portion by the opposing side rails, the stop tab and the button so that the tape can be removed from the tape holding portion by pressing the button and sliding the tape between the rails and over the button.    
   
   
       2 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  further comprising a pair of upper holes formed in the base plate a predetermined distance apart for accepting a clipping device for securing the tape holding device to a file folder.  
   
   
       3 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  further comprising a channel formed in the base plate between the upper holes and the tape holding portion, said channel defining a hinge for allowing the base plate to be flexed on the channel.  
   
   
       4 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  further comprising a lower hole formed in the base plate and being spaced a predetermined distance from one of the upper holes for accepting two rings of a three-ring binder.  
   
   
       5 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  further comprising a flat message area on the base plate.  
   
   
       6 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  further comprising at least one retention flight extending from the base plate proximate to one of the rails.  
   
   
       7 . The tape holding device according to  claim 6  wherein the at least one retention flight is a pair of retention flights.  
   
   
       8 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  wherein the tape holding portion holds a microcassefte.  
   
   
       9 . The tape holding device according to  claim 1  wherein the tape holding device is a single piece plastic molded member.  
   
   
       10 . A tape holding device for holding a tape, said device comprising: 
 a base plate;    a tape holding portion provided on the base plate for holding the tape;    a pair of upper holes formed in the base plate a predetermined distance apart for accepting a clipping device for securing the tape holding device to a file folder; and    a channel formed in the base plate, said channel defining a hinge for allowing the base plate to be flexed on the channel.    
   
   
       11 . The tape holding device according to  claim 10  further comprising a lower hole formed in the base plate and being spaced a predetermined distance from one of the upper holes for accepting two rings of a three-ring binder.  
   
   
       12 . The tape holding device according to  claim 10  further comprising a flat message area on the base plate.  
   
   
       13 . The tape holding device according to  claim 10  further comprising at least one retention flight extending from the base plate proximate to one of the rails.  
   
   
       14 . The tape holding device according to  claim 13  wherein the at least one retention flight is a pair of retention flights.  
   
   
       15 . The tape holding device according to  claim 10  wherein the tape holding portion holds a microcassette.  
   
   
       16 . The tape holding device according to  claim 10  wherein the tape holding device is a single piece plastic molded member.  
   
   
       17 . A tape holding device for holding a tape, said device comprising: 
 a base plate;    a tape holding portion provided on the base plate, said tape holding portion including opposing L-shaped rails, a stop tab and a flexible button, said tape being held in the tape holding portion by the opposing side rails, stop tab and the buttons so that the tape can be removed from the tape holding portion by pressing the button and sliding the tape between the rails and over the button;    a pair of upper holes formed in the base plate a predetermined distance apart for accepting a clipping device for securing the tape holding device to a file folder;    a channel formed in the base plate between the upper holes and the tape holding area, said channel defining a hinge for allowing the base plate to be flexed on the channel;    a lower hole formed in the base plate and being spaced a predetermined distance from one of the upper holes for accepting two rings of a three-ring binder;    at least one retention flight extending from the base plate proximate to one of the rails; and    a flat message area on the base plate.    
   
   
       18 . The tape holding device according to  claim 17  wherein the at least one retention flight is a pair of retention flights.  
   
   
       19 . The tape holding device according to  claim 17  wherein the tape holding portion holds a microcassette.  
   
   
       20 . The tape holding device according to  claim 17  wherein the tape holding device is a single piece plastic molded member.