Apparatus for dispensing a roll of material

摘要

A dispenser 10 for dispensing a roll of material 24 such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape is disclosed. The apparatus includes an enclosable housing 12 having a roll holding piece 14, a cover piece 16, and a hinge assembly 22 for joining the roll holding piece and cover piece. The cover piece includes a depression for placement of a finger. The hinge assembly 22 permits opening of the housing while keeping the cover piece and roll holding piece connected. The dispenser 10 also includes an applicator 30 located at the dispensing end for applying pressure to the material 24 being dispensed, a discharge opening for the material, and a cutting member 28 located at the dispensing end for cutting the material. (see drawing on next page