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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2006
Dennis L. Crawford, Roberts, WI (US);
Scott D. Gullicks, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Peter J. Newbould, Milan, IT;
Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Milan, IT;
Dennis L. Crawford, Roberts, WI (US);
Scott D. Gullicks, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Peter J. Newbould, Milan, IT;
Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Milan, IT;
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A tape dispenser including a cutting mechanism is disclosed that allows for improved access to the mandrel during reloading. The tape dispenser comprises a base, a cover, and a mandrel disposed within the base and cover. The cover is capable of securely engaging with the base. The base, the cover, and the mandrel are connected along a pivot point. The cover actuates the mandrel to an open, loading position.