| 摘要 |
<p>An ergonomically shaped tape dispensing and cutting device (10) adapted to snap over a roll (11) of masking tape or the like and be retained on the roll, (11) affording a convenient tearing edge (42) for severing the tape. The device (10) is preferably a one-piece molded plastic article comprising a top wall (12) which rides over the outer periphery of the tape roll (11) and two flexible side walls (24) which depend from the top section and flank opposite sides of the roll (11) of tape when the invention is positioned on a roll (11) of tape. A cutting blade (42) may be fixed to or integrally formed with the dispenser (10). Inwardly projecting shoulders (38) are fixed to the front bottom surface (28) of the side walls (24) in opposing spaced relation and serve to spread the side walls (24) apart as the tape dispenser and cutter (10) is pressed down over a roll of tape (11). As the shoulders (38) clear the inner core (13) of the tape roll (11), the shoulders (38) are snaped back beneath the core (13) of the roll (11) and serve to retain the invention on the roll (11) of tape. The top wall (12) includes a thumb-receiving control recess (40) to enhance control and stability. The side walls (24) taper downwardly along an arc of a circle so that the device (10) fits comfortably and securely in the apex of thumb and forefinger.</p> |
