Handheld tape dispenser and methods of use thereof

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a tape dispenser system that includes a monolithic frame with clips that allow for rolls of tape to snap easily on and off the dispenser. The system includes a handle with divots that indicate the proper orientation for which a user should hole the tape dispenser while tearing the tape. The dispenser includes a tearing mechanism comprised of a single plastic point which punctures the tape easily without risking injury. The system disclosed herein is compact, lightweight and suitable for all users including children and adults with physical disabilities.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A device for dispensing tape, comprising
 a housing component including a base, a tape holder and a clip, wherein
 said housing component is adapted to secure a roll of tape to said device, while permitting the roll of tape to rotate about a central axis; 
 said base is positioned so that one side of said roll of tape is flush to said base and wherein said central axis extends perpendicular from the center of said base; 
 said tape holder having a first end and a second end; the first end extending perpendicularly from said base; and said tape holder being curved such that the roll of tape fits over and around said tape holder and around said central axis; and 
 said clip extends from the second end of said tape holder; the second end being opposite to the first end such that the tape roll is secured to said device on said tape holder; and 
   a tearing component, comprising a tearing device and an arm; said tearing device comprising a pointed end; said tearing component being attached to said housing component by said arm that extends longitudinally from said base; and   a handle, wherein said handle is connected and extends perpendicularly from said base.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said handle extends perpendicularly from the base along the central axis of the device and through the tape holder and clip. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein said arm is angled or curved in at least one direction as it extends away from the base in a particular direction relative to the base from said base. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said tearing device comprises a pointed end. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said tearing device is curved in one direction creating a slight curve or subtle hook shape. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said handle comprises a plurality of grooves and ridges. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are on only one side of the handle. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are positioned on the side opposite to the side that faces the tearing component. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the placement of said grooves and ridges indicate to the user how said tape dispenser should be oriented for effective tape dispensing and tearing. 
     
     
         10 . A device for dispensing tape, comprising
 a housing component including a base, a tape holder and a clip, wherein
 said housing component is adapted to secure a roll of tape to said device, while permitting the roll of tape to rotate about a central axis; 
 said base is positioned so that one side of said roll of tape is flush to said base and wherein said central axis extends perpendicular from the center of said base; 
 said tape holder is attached to said base and extends perpendicularly from said base; and is curved such that the roll of tape fits over and around said tape holder and around said central axis; and 
 said clip is attached to the end of said tape holder that is opposite to the end that said base is attached to said tape holder; such that the tape role is secured to said device on said tape holder; and 
   a tearing component, comprising a tearing device and an arm,
 wherein said tearing device comprises a pointed end, 
 wherein said pointed end is curved, 
 wherein said tearing component is attached to said housing component by said arm that extends longitudinally from said base, 
 wherein said arm is angled from said base, and 
   a handle,
 wherein said handle is connected and extends perpendicularly from said base, 
 wherein said handle comprises a plurality of grooves and ridges; 
 wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are on only one side of the handle; 
 wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are positioned on the side opposite to the side that faces the tearing component. 
   
     
     
         11 . A method for dispensing tape from a device for dispensing tape, comprising
 securing a role of tape to a housing component within said device, while not hindering the tape's rotational freedom, said device comprising
 a housing component including a base, a tape holder and a clip, wherein
 said housing component is adapted to secure a roll of tape to said device, while permitting the roll of tape to rotate about a central axis; 
 said base is positioned so that one side of said roll of tape is flush to said base and wherein said central axis extends perpendicular from the center of said base; 
 said tape holder is attached to said base and extends perpendicularly from said base; and is curved such that the roll of tape fits over and around said tape holder and around said central axis; and 
 said clip is attached to the end of said tape holder that is opposite to the end that said base is attached to said tape holder; such that the tape role is secured to said device on said tape holder; and 
 
 a tearing component, comprising a tearing device, wherein said tearing device comprises a pointed end, wherein said tearing device component further comprises an arm, wherein said tearing component is attached to said housing component by said arm that extends longitudinally from said base; and 
 a handle, wherein said handle is connected and extends perpendicularly from said base 
   holding said device with said tearing component facing away from the user;   applying tape the outer edge of said tape role to a surface;   tearing said tape using the tearing component to tear a piece of tape from the tape roll.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said tearing component further comprises an arm, wherein said tearing component is attached to said housing component by said arm that extends longitudinally from said base. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said arm is angled from said base. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said tearing device comprises a pointed end. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein said pointed end is curved. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said handle comprises a plurality of grooves and ridges. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are on only one side of the handle. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said plurality of grooves and ridges are positioned on the side opposite to the side that faces the tearing component. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the placement of said grooves and ridges indicate to the user how said tape dispenser should be oriented for effective tape dispensing and tearing. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said method is suitable for children or adults with physical disabilities.