Ergonomically designed dispenser for stretch film

Abstract

A hand dispenser for stretch film. The stretch film from the hand dispenser is dispensed by using one hand from a person. The film is wound around one end of the extended core. The dispenser comprises a handle; a split barrel or shaft and a tensioning device inserted in the barrel for creating tension against a core of stretch film.

1 . A dispenser for dispensing stretch film comprising:
 a handle;   a split barrel or shaft; and   a tensioning device inserted in said handle and shaft for creating tension against a core of stretch film.   
   
   
       2 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said split barrel or shaft is compressed and inserted into a film core. 
   
   
       3 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein a front end of said barrel has a raised lip. 
   
   
       4 . The dispenser of  claim 3  wherein after said barrel is inserted into a film core, said raised lip extends beyond the end of said film core preventing said dispenser from coming out of said film core. 
   
   
       5 . The dispenser for  claim 1  wherein said dispenser dispenses stretch film by using one hand from a person. 
   
   
       6 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said dispenser comprises a 1″ ID core for dispensing film. 
   
   
       7 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said dispenser dispenses approximately 1″ to 6″ width films. 
   
   
       8 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said tensioning device comprises a knob at base of said the handle. 
   
   
       9 . The dispenser of  claim 8  wherein said tensioning device comprises a tapered screw. 
   
   
       10 . The dispenser of  claim 8  wherein when said tensioning device is turned, it extends between two cams located opposite each other on the interior of said barrel which expands said barrel against inside of said core on which stretch wrap is wound. 
   
   
       11 . The dispenser of  claim 10  wherein said tensioning device provides adjustable and constant tension. 
   
   
       12 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said handle comprises a foam sleeve for a cushion grip which fits over said handle. 
   
   
       13 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein tension in said film is controllable during wrapping process. 
   
   
       14 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said dispenser has good balance and facilitates application of said film under substantially uniform tension across full width of said film for a uniform wrap. 
   
   
       15 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said dispenser is adjusted to accommodate different widths of film rolls. 
   
   
       16 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said handle is molded. 
   
   
       17 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said film is dispensed by using one hand. 
   
   
       18 . A method of dispensing stretch film comprising:
 compressing a split barrel of a dispenser;   placing a roll of stretch film over said compressed barrel;   placing a raised lip at an end of said roll;   adjusting tension by expanding and contracting said barrel against inside of said roll.