US20180140080A1 - Tape holder - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates generally to the field of painting accessories and more specifically to a tape holder.
- the tape acts as a barrier to prevent paint from being applied to surfaces that do not require its presence, for example, when taping the floor that abuts a wall that is to be painted. Painters need to have ready access to tape as they progress in a painting project. It can become tiresome and time consuming to search for and use the tape each time it is needed.
- a tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense tape easily when preparing for painting or performing other tape-related activities.
- the tape holder may include a first portion that is capable of sliding into or out of a person's pants pocket while a second portion extends out of the pocket and holds one or more rolls of tape.
- Embodiments of the tape holder are economically made from a single length of bent rod. The tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of tape.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a person using a tape holder
- FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the tape holder of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the tape holder of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tape holder of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a person using the tape holder of FIG. 1 in an alternate manner.
- a tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense tape easily when preparing for painting or performing other tape-related activities.
- the tape holder may include a first portion that is capable of sliding into or out of a person's pants pocket while a second portion extends out of the pocket and holds one or more rolls of tape.
- Embodiments of the tape holder are economically made from a single length of bent rod. The tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of masking tape.
- Painters need to have ready access to masking tape or painter's tape as they progress in a painting project. It can become tiresome and time consuming to search for and use the tape each time it is needed. It would therefore be ideal to have a tape holder that is in close proximity to the user so that he or she could have quick and easy access to the tape when needed.
- Embodiments of the tape holder 100 may include a metal rod that is bent to form a first portion 8 and a second portion 6 .
- the metal rod may be bent at a 90-degree angle 24 to form the first 8 and second 6 portions.
- the metal rod is fabricated from a metal having a smooth finish to facilitate free movement against the rod of the spool upon which the tape is provided, as tape is being pulled from the spool.
- the metal rod may be stainless steel or anodized aluminum. It should be noted that other materials may be used in place of metal, for example a rigid plastic material.
- a roll of masking tape 26 is mounted on the rod 4 of the second portion 6 .
- the first portion 8 is inserted into the user's pants pocket.
- the tape roll 26 is slid onto rod portion 4 by placing it in the gap between first portion 8 and the tip of second portion rod 4 and sliding onto rod 4 .
- the entire assembly 100 can be swung inboard to the left when not being used for accessing tape. It is to be appreciated that use of a rod that is perfectly round facilitates free movement of the tape spool against the tape holder as tape is being pulled from the spool.
- FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the tape holder 100 .
- the tape holder 100 may be fabricated from a single piece of material such as a metal rod, bent as previously described herein above.
- the rod is approximately one quarter of an inch in diameter. While other rod diameters are suitable for the tape holder 100 , the quarter-inch diameter provides an optimal balance between durability and usability. For example, a rod exceeding one quarter of an inch in diameter would result in an exceptionally durable device, but the resulting device might be difficult to use for long periods because of its weight. A heavier rod would also increase the cost of the device.
- first portion 8 and second portion 6 are formed by the right angle bend 24 .
- the first portion 8 consists of a U bend that results in two arms 11 , 13 .
- the various elements of the tape holder are dimensioned to fit comfortably into garment pockets such as pockets in carpenter's or painter's jeans and to accommodate multiple spools of tape.
- Other embodiments may be differently dimensioned depending on their intended use and the size of the tape spools they are designed to accommodate.
- the arms 11 , 13 of the first portion 8 are each approximately six inches long and three quarters of an inch apart.
- the second portion 6 consists of a U-bent design where a first leg 5 that results from the right angle bend 24 is approximately five and one half inches long and a second leg 4 is approximately three and one half inches long.
- the width between legs 4 and 5 may be approximately one and three quarters of an inch.
- a gap 18 between leg 13 and the tip of leg 4 is approximately one and three quarters of an inch across.
- the tape holder instead of being inserted into the pocket of a garment, can also be inserted into a loop, such as a belt loop or the type of tool loop often found on painter's or carpenter's jeans.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the tape holder 100 showing that the entire unit 100 is flat in design and can therefore be compactly stored for shipping or storage.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the invention 100 shown removed from a pants pocket.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a person using the invention in an alternate manner.
- only one leg 11 of the first portion is inserted into a pocket 10 .
- the other leg 13 extends down from the pocket opening.
- the user places the masking tape 26 on leg 5 of the second portion. This position locates the tape holding leg 5 in a lower position than that shown in FIG. 1 and therefore may be more comfortable to some users. Additionally, it should be noted that more than one roll of masking tape 26 can be carried on leg 5 .
- a user would like to put stronger sticking masking tape in one location and less strong tape in another location, so the ability to carry multiple rolls is an advantage.
- Embodiments of the tape holder can be dimensioned and configured to hold any type of tape roll including carpet tape, nursery marking tape or other adhesive tape of any width.
- any of the legs 4 , 5 and the arms 11 , 13 may be flattened, allowing the flattened member to serve as a handle.
- a logo may be applied to the handle.
Abstract
A tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense masking tape easily when preparing for painting or performing other tape related activities. The tape holder may include a first portion that is capable of sliding into or out of a person's pants pocket while a second portion extends out of the pocket and holds one or more rolls of tape. Embodiments of the tape holder are economically made from a single length of bent rod. The tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of masking tape.
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/530,006, filed Nov. 18 2016, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by this reference thereto.
- This disclosure relates generally to the field of painting accessories and more specifically to a tape holder.
- It is very common to use masking tape or painter's tape when painting walls or a ceiling or other portion of a home or office. The tape acts as a barrier to prevent paint from being applied to surfaces that do not require its presence, for example, when taping the floor that abuts a wall that is to be painted. Painters need to have ready access to tape as they progress in a painting project. It can become tiresome and time consuming to search for and use the tape each time it is needed.
- A tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense tape easily when preparing for painting or performing other tape-related activities. The tape holder may include a first portion that is capable of sliding into or out of a person's pants pocket while a second portion extends out of the pocket and holds one or more rolls of tape. Embodiments of the tape holder are economically made from a single length of bent rod. The tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of tape.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a person using a tape holder; -
FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the tape holder ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the tape holder ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tape holder ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a person using the tape holder ofFIG. 1 in an alternate manner. - A tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense tape easily when preparing for painting or performing other tape-related activities. The tape holder may include a first portion that is capable of sliding into or out of a person's pants pocket while a second portion extends out of the pocket and holds one or more rolls of tape. Embodiments of the tape holder are economically made from a single length of bent rod. The tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of masking tape.
- Painters need to have ready access to masking tape or painter's tape as they progress in a painting project. It can become tiresome and time consuming to search for and use the tape each time it is needed. It would therefore be ideal to have a tape holder that is in close proximity to the user so that he or she could have quick and easy access to the tape when needed.
- It would therefore be ideal to have a tape holder that is in close proximity to the user so that he or she could have quick and easy access to the tape when needed.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1 aperson 12 is shown getting ready to use thetape holder 100. Embodiments of thetape holder 100 may include a metal rod that is bent to form afirst portion 8 and asecond portion 6. In embodiments, the metal rod may be bent at a 90-degree angle 24 to form the first 8 and second 6 portions. In embodiments, the metal rod is fabricated from a metal having a smooth finish to facilitate free movement against the rod of the spool upon which the tape is provided, as tape is being pulled from the spool. In embodiments, the metal rod may be stainless steel or anodized aluminum. It should be noted that other materials may be used in place of metal, for example a rigid plastic material. - During use, a roll of
masking tape 26 is mounted on the rod 4 of thesecond portion 6. During use, thefirst portion 8 is inserted into the user's pants pocket. Thetape roll 26 is slid onto rod portion 4 by placing it in the gap betweenfirst portion 8 and the tip of second portion rod 4 and sliding onto rod 4. Theentire assembly 100 can be swung inboard to the left when not being used for accessing tape. It is to be appreciated that use of a rod that is perfectly round facilitates free movement of the tape spool against the tape holder as tape is being pulled from the spool. -
FIG. 2 is a front plan view of thetape holder 100. Thetape holder 100 may be fabricated from a single piece of material such as a metal rod, bent as previously described herein above. In embodiments, the rod is approximately one quarter of an inch in diameter. While other rod diameters are suitable for thetape holder 100, the quarter-inch diameter provides an optimal balance between durability and usability. For example, a rod exceeding one quarter of an inch in diameter would result in an exceptionally durable device, but the resulting device might be difficult to use for long periods because of its weight. A heavier rod would also increase the cost of the device. - As above, the
first portion 8 andsecond portion 6 are formed by the right angle bend 24. Thefirst portion 8 consists of a U bend that results in twoarms 11, 13. It should be appreciated that the various elements of the tape holder are dimensioned to fit comfortably into garment pockets such as pockets in carpenter's or painter's jeans and to accommodate multiple spools of tape. Other embodiments may be differently dimensioned depending on their intended use and the size of the tape spools they are designed to accommodate. - In embodiments, the
arms 11, 13 of thefirst portion 8 are each approximately six inches long and three quarters of an inch apart. - In embodiments, the
second portion 6 consists of a U-bent design where afirst leg 5 that results from the right angle bend 24 is approximately five and one half inches long and a second leg 4 is approximately three and one half inches long. The width betweenlegs 4 and 5 may be approximately one and three quarters of an inch. Agap 18 betweenleg 13 and the tip of leg 4 is approximately one and three quarters of an inch across. During use, the user slipsportion 8 in a pocket, and then inserts a roll oftape 26 in thegap 18 and slides it onto leg 4. - Additionally, the tape holder, instead of being inserted into the pocket of a garment, can also be inserted into a loop, such as a belt loop or the type of tool loop often found on painter's or carpenter's jeans.
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FIG. 3 is a side view of thetape holder 100 showing that theentire unit 100 is flat in design and can therefore be compactly stored for shipping or storage. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of theinvention 100 shown removed from a pants pocket. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a person using the invention in an alternate manner. In this case only one leg 11 of the first portion is inserted into apocket 10. Theother leg 13 extends down from the pocket opening. The user places themasking tape 26 onleg 5 of the second portion. This position locates thetape holding leg 5 in a lower position than that shown inFIG. 1 and therefore may be more comfortable to some users. Additionally, it should be noted that more than one roll ofmasking tape 26 can be carried onleg 5. There are occasions where a user would like to put stronger sticking masking tape in one location and less strong tape in another location, so the ability to carry multiple rolls is an advantage. - Embodiments of the tape holder can be dimensioned and configured to hold any type of tape roll including carpet tape, nursery marking tape or other adhesive tape of any width.
- In embodiments, any of the
legs 4, 5 and thearms 11, 13 may be flattened, allowing the flattened member to serve as a handle. A logo may be applied to the handle. - Detailed descriptions of embodiments of the tape holder are provided herein above. It is to be understood, however, that the tape holder may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the device in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
- While the tape holder has been described in connection with certain embodiments, the description is not intended to limit its scope to the particular form or forms set forth, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
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1. A tape holder, comprising;
a first portion capable of sliding into or out of a garment pocket; and
a second portion extending out of the user's pocket and capable of holding at least one roll of tape;
wherein the tape holder allows a person to hold and dispense tape easily when preparing for activities involving use of tape; and
wherein the tape holder allows the user to easily and quickly remove and replace a roll of tape.
2. The tape holder of claim 1 , further comprising:
a rod bent ninety degrees to form said first portion and second portions;
said first portion bent into a U shape and being capable of being removeably inserted into a person's pants, or other garment pocket;
wherein legs of the U are approximately six inches long and approximately three quarters of an inch apart
3. The tape holder of claim 2 , wherein said second portion is bent into a U shape where the leg forming the ninety degree bend is approximately five and one half inches and the other leg is approximately three and one half inches;
said second portion legs being approximately one and three quarters of an inch apart from each other;
the distance from the end of said three and one half-inch leg of said second portion and a six-inch leg of said first portion is approximately one and three quarters on an inch;
said three and three quarter-inch rod length of said second portion capable of removably receiving a roll of tape when said user places said roll of tape in said one and three quarters inch gap and slides said tape onto said three and one half inch-long length of said second portion.
4. The tape holder of claim 2 , said rod being approximately one quarter of an inch in diameter.
5. The tape holder of claim 1 , wherein said metal rod is fabricated from any of:
stainless steel;
chrome-plated steel;
a thermoplastic polymer; and
anodized aluminum
6. The tape holder of claim 1 , wherein said tape holder comprises a single piece of material.
7. The tape holder of claim 1 , wherein said tape holder has a flat design in one plane that allows for compact packaging, shipping and storage.
8. The tape holder of claim 1 , wherein said tape holder is capable of carrying a plurality of spools of tape.
9. The tape holder of claim 1 , wherein the tape comprises any of:
masking tape;
painter's tape;
carpet tape;
landscaper's tape; and
any type of adhesive tape.
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