Tape dispenser

Abstract

A tape dispenser includes a first arm, a second arm, a holder, a roller, a retaining device, a blade, spring(s) and one or more guides. The tape dispenser is positioned on a tape roll by positioning the holder on the inside of the tape roll and positioning the roller and retaining device on the outside of the tape roll. Tape is able to be pulled through the tape dispenser and then cut using the blade. After the tape is cut, the tape on the roll remains on the retaining device for easy access. The tape dispenser is also removable for use with many tape rolls.

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         22 . A tape dispensing device comprising:
 a. a first arm;   b. a second arm;   c. a roller coupled between the first arm and the second arm, the roller positioned on a first side of a tape roll;   d. a holder prong protruding from one of the first arm and the second arm the holder prong positioned on a second side of the tape roll;   e. a cutting device coupled to one of the first arm and the second arm; and   f. a spring configured for biasing the roller against the first side of the tape roll.   
     
     
         23 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the roller is configured to roll or ride along the tape roll. 
     
     
         24 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the cutting device is coupled to a retaining area. 
     
     
         25 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the retaining area is connected on one side to an opposite arm of the first arm and the second arm of the holder prong. 
     
     
         26 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the tape is selected from the group consisting of masking tape, duct tape, scotch tape, packing tape, silicone tape, electrical tape, reinforcing tape, protection tape, marking tape and double sided tape. 
     
     
         27 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the device comprises metal, plastic, polymers, rubber or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         28 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the spring in positioned within the roller. 
     
     
         29 . A method of utilizing a tape dispenser comprising:
 a. positioning a holder prong on a first side of a tape roll and positioning a roller on a second side of the tape roll, wherein the tape dispenser comprises a spring for biasing the roller against the tape roll;   b. pulling tape through the tape dispenser; and   c. tearing the tape using a cutting device of the tape dispenser.   
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the tape dispenser is pulled through the holder prong and the roller. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 29  further comprising removing the tape dispenser from the tape roll. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31  wherein removing the tape dispenser from the tape roll includes lifting either a first arm or a second arm, and a retaining device are lifted up and away from the tape roll. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the roller is configured to roll while the tape is pulled from the tape dispenser. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the tape remains on a retaining area after tearing the tape. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 34  wherein a cutting device is coupled to the retaining area. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the tape is selected from the group consisting of masking tape, duct tape, scotch tape, packing tape, silicone tape, electrical tape, reinforcing tape, protection tape, marking tape and double sided tape. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 29  wherein the tape dispenser comprises metal, plastic, polymers, rubber or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         38 . A tape dispensing device comprising:
 a. a first arm;   b. a second arm;   c. a roller configured to roll a tape roll coupled between the first arm and the second arm, the roller positioned on a first side of the tape roll;   d. a holder prong protruding from one of the first arm and the second arm the holder prong positioned on a second side of the tape roll;   e. a retaining area for holding tape of the tape roll; and   f. a spring configured for biasing the roller against the first side of the tape roll.   
     
     
         39 . The device of  claim 38  comprising a cutting device coupled to one of the first arm and the second arm. 
     
     
         40 . The device of  claim 39  wherein the cutting device is coupled to the retaining area. 
     
     
         41 . The device of  claim 38  wherein the retaining area is connected on one side to an opposite arm of the first arm and the second arm of the holder prong. 
     
     
         42 . The device of  claim 38  wherein the tape is selected from the group consisting of masking tape, duct tape, scotch tape, packing tape, silicone tape, electrical tape, reinforcing tape, protection tape, marking tape and double sided tape. 
     
     
         43 . The device of  claim 38  wherein the device comprises metal, plastic, polymers, rubber or any combination thereof.