USRE49676E1 - System for facilitating wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials - Google Patents
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- the example embodiments in general are directed to a system which facilitates the wrapping and taping of articles such as packages and gifts with wrapping materials such as a roll of wrapping paper wound around an elongate tube.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of White's prior art bed mounted tissue roll holder apparatus installed on a rail of a bed
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 .
- the bed mounted tissue roll holder apparatus 10 is designed to attach to a bed with a rail, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- Apparatus 10 includes a first clamp leg 13 spring-biased relative to a second clamp leg 14 , with a pivot axle 15 interposed therebetween, and a clamp leg spring 16 wound about the pivot axle 15 between the first and second clamp legs 13 and 14 .
- a first jaw 17 is mounted to the first clamp leg 13 , with a second jaw 18 mounted to the second clamp leg 14 in opposed facing relation to first jaw 17 .
- Each jaw 17 , 18 has a respective semi-cylindrical recess 19 , 20 arranged in opposed facing relation to one another.
- a first semi-cylindrical resilient insert 21 is mounted coextensively within the first jaw semi-cylindrical recess 19 , with a second semi-cylindrical resilient insert 22 positioned coextensively within the second jaw semi-cylindrical recess 20 .
- the first and second semi-cylindrical resilient inserts 21 and 22 each include engaging ribs (not shown) coextensively about a facing surface of each of the inserts 21 , 22 to enhance engagement with the rail tube.
- a vertically-extending mounting cylinder 27 is attached to first jaw 17 and includes an externally threaded top end arranged for receiving a threaded cylindrical cap 31 thereon.
- the cylindrical cap 31 includes a plurality of cap rods 32 orthogonally oriented relative to an axis through cylinder 27 and project radially to secure the tissue roll “T” between the rods 32 and the top of first jaw 17 .
- roll T is mounted and secured relative to the spring clip structure, where the cap 31 is merely removed relative to the mounting cylinder 27 to permit ease of replenishment of the tissue roll T.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are taken from the '790 application, with FIG. 3 representing a conventional art apparatus developed by Applicant for facilitating the wrapping of articles with wrapping materials; and FIG. 4 being an enlarged perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 3 to illustrate the clamping assembly in more detail.
- a system for facilitating the wrapping of articles with wrapping materials includes two (2) of these apparatuses 100 secured (via corresponding clamp assemblies 120 ) to a vertical side edge or ledge 150 of a table in adjacent, spaced relation to one another, with each apparatus having an elongate holding member 130 oriented parallel to the planar surface and configured for insertion into each end of a roll (not shown) of wrapping material.
- the user simply grasps paper off the fixed roll and pulls it out to the desired length for cutting.
- Each apparatus 100 includes a body 110 with a corresponding holding member 130 adapted for insertion into a hollow interior of an elongate tube of a roll of wrapping material.
- a clamp assembly 120 is attached to the body 110 , and in general is adapted so as to be actuated by the user to removably attach the apparatus 100 to the ledge 150 of a planar surface (such as a table) so that the holding member 130 is oriented parallel to the surface of the table.
- Body 110 includes an integral flange 114 on which is formed a pair of posts 116 in spaced relation to each other.
- the clamping assembly 120 includes an elongate; pivotable arm 121 which has a flange end 121 A, and an articulating foot 125 attached thereto via a pair of spaced mandrils 129 formed at the terminal end on arm 121 , each mandril 129 extending through a corresponding hole in foot 125 .
- the flange end 121 A supports a pair of integrally molded posts 123 .
- the posts 123 cooperate and align with posts 116 (see FIG. 4 ), and are secured to a barrel 122 interposed therebetween.
- the barrel 122 includes a mandril 126 formed integral therewith at either end of the barrel 132 , each mandril 126 adapted to extend through aligned holes formed in the respective posts 116 , 123 .
- the barrel 122 serves as the pivoting axis for the arm 121 of clamp assembly 120 .
- a user grasps the two flanges 114 and, bringing them together to overcome a spring counterforce of a metal or hard plastic spring 127 (which acts to maintain arm 121 “closed” up against a contact surface 118 of the body 110 ).
- Spring 127 is attached to barrel 122 and has arms bearing against respective surfaces of flanges 114 , 121 A, as best seen in FIG. 4 . Accordingly, the arm 121 and its attached foot 125 pivot away from body 110 about the axis of barrel 122 .
- the user releases the flanges 114 , 121 A so that the force of a metal or hard plastic spring 127 enables the foot 125 on arm 121 to contact the vertical side edge or ledge 150 of a planar surface such as a table, securing apparatus 100 thereto with the ledge 150 interposed between body 110 and foot 125 .
- An example embodiment of the present invention is directed to a system for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials.
- the system include a pair of distinct and separate apparatuses with no physical connective structure connecting them together as an integral unit, one apparatus adapted to be secured in opposed, facing spaced relation to the other apparatus against a vertical side ledge of a table, each apparatus adapted to engage a respective end of a wrapping paper roll so as to support the wrapping paper roll therebetween.
- Each apparatus further includes an upper frame member adapted to contact a horizontal table top surface with bearing pressure and including an elongate spindle formed on an inner facing side surface thereof which extends from the inner facing side surface in a direction transverse thereto and which is adapted for insertion into a hollow interior end of the wrapping paper roll.
- the upper frame member further includes a recessed cavity formed therein on a side opposite that of spindle, the cavity adapted to retain a tape roll therein to access desired tape lengths in the taping of the articles with wrapping paper, and a rear upper flange member providing a grip surface for grasping by the thumb of a user.
- Each apparatus further includes a pivotable clamp member attached to the upper frame member at a hinge axle, the clamp member adapted to be actuated against spring pressure so as to open relative to the upper frame member and attach the apparatus to the vertical side ledge of the table, with the clamp member and the upper planar member contacting respective table top and underside surfaces of the table with bearing pressure so that the spindle is parallel to the table top.
- the system includes a pair of distinct and separate apparatuses, each adapted to be secured in opposed, facing spaced relation to the other apparatus against a vertical side ledge of a table for securing a wrapping paper roll therebetween.
- Each apparatus further includes a fixed upper frame member adapted to contact a horizontal table top surface with bearing pressure and including an elongate spindle which extends from an inner facing side surface thereof toward its opposite spindle of the other apparatus.
- the upper frame member further includes a cavity adapted to retain a tape roll therein accessible for the taping of the articles with wrapping paper.
- Each apparatus further includes a pivotable clamp member attached to the upper frame member at a hinge axle, the clamp member adapted to be actuated against spring pressure so as to open relative to the upper frame member and attach the apparatus to the vertical side ledge of the table.
- Another example embodiment is directed to a system for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials, two or more apparatuses adapted to be secured in adjacent spaced relation on a planar surface are provided so as to support a roll of wrapping material therebetween.
- Each apparatus has an upper frame member which supports an end of the roll thereon and which includes a cavity for dispensing desired lengths of tape therefrom, and a clamp member adapted to be actuated by a user to removably attach its corresponding apparatus to a ledge of the planar surface so that the supported roll is parallel to and above the planar surface.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art bed mounted tissue roll holder apparatus installed on a rail of a bed.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the prior art apparatus shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a conventional apparatus developed by Applicant for facilitating the wrapping of articles with wrapping materials.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the conventional art apparatus of FIG. 3 to illustrate the clamping assembly in more detail.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a system installed on a vertical side edge of a table for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials, according to the example embodiments.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective right-side view of one of the apparatuses of the system of FIG. 5 to show additional detail.
- FIG. 7 is a right-side elevational view of the left-side installed apparatus shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 8 is a left-side elevational view of the left-side installed apparatus shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the left-side installed apparatus shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the left-side installed apparatus shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 11 is a partial exploded parts view of the left-side installed apparatus shown in FIG. 5 .
- system 1000 includes a pair of identical apparatuses 200 in spaced facing relation to one another and installed at a vertical side edge of ledge 252 of a planar surface such as a table 250 .
- Each apparatus 200 includes an upper frame member 210 having an elongate spindle 230 removably adapted for insertion into a hollow interior at a corresponding end of an elongate tube of a roll 260 of wrapping material.
- Upper frame member 210 may include a plurality of support ribs 218 to add strength.
- a slotted aperture 232 located both at top and bottom around spindle 230 is provided in a facing surface of the upper frame member 210 from which the spindle 230 extends.
- a clamp member 220 is attached to the upper frame member 210 .
- the clamp member 220 is pivotable relative to the fixed upper frame member 210 so that when actuated by the user to attach the apparatus 200 to a ledge 252 of a planar surface (such as table 250 ), an elongate planar contacting surface 226 of the upper frame member 210 contacts the horizontal surface of the table 250 top, and a semi-circular contacting element 228 at a distal end 225 (foot) of the clamp member 220 engages with bearing pressure to an underside surface of the table 250 , securing apparatus to the ledge 252 so that the spindle 230 is oriented parallel to the surface of table 250 .
- the system 1000 includes two (2) apparatuses 200 in spaced facing relation to one another, each adapted to be removably attached to the ledge 252 so as to support the roll 260 of wrapping material therebetween.
- Upper frame member 210 may be formed by an injection molding process as a single molded piece or from two halves.
- Upper frame member 210 additionally includes an integral upper rear flange end 214 and a pair of posts 216 in spaced relation to each other and extending downward from upper rear flange end 214 .
- a ribbed thumb grip surface 219 is provided on a top side of upper rear flange end 214 .
- the upper frame member 210 also includes a semi-circular or curved trough 211 formed therein, located forward of spindle 230 , and which terminates in an island element 212 .
- On a front facing surface of the island element 212 is provided a serrated blade 213 which may be bonded thereto by an epoxy and the like.
- Upper frame member 210 further includes a recessed or hollowed cavity 215 on a side opposite that of spindle 230 which is designed to receive a tape roll 240 therein.
- cavity 215 includes a pair of spaced tines 217 which extend outward therefrom and which are adapted to be inserted into the hollow middle of the tape roll 240 to secure tape roll 240 to the upper frame member 210 of apparatus 200 .
- trough 211 With the formation of trough 211 , a user's fingers has access to pull tape from the tape roll 240 and cut at any desires length using the serrated blade 213 at the top of island element 212 .
- the clamp member 220 includes an elongate arm 224 extending between a lower rear flange end 221 and a foot or distal end 225 with the semi-circular contacting element 228 formed thereon.
- the lower rear flange end 221 includes a ribbed finger grip surface 221 A on an underside thereof.
- a hinge axle 222 connects the upper frame member 210 to the clamp member 220 .
- the upper rear flange end 214 supports a pair of integrally molded posts 216 . As shown, posts 216 cooperate and align with posts 223 that are integrally formed into the arm 224 of clamp member 220 .
- the hinge axle 222 serves as the pivoting axis for the arm 224 of clamp member 220 so that clamp member 220 can be pivoted to an open or closed position relative to the fixed upper frame member 210 and its fixed upper rear flange end 214 .
- a user grasps the two flange ends 214 (thumb) and 221 (finger), bringing them together to overcome a spring counterforce of a metal or hard plastic spring 260 between posts 216 , 223 (see FIG. 11 , which has an upper tine 261 contacting an underside of upper rear flange end 214 and a lower tine 263 contacting a top surface of lower rear flange end 221 between posts 223 so as to maintain arm 224 “closed” up against the underside of upper rear flange 214 ).
- Spring 260 is attached to hinge axle 222 and has its tine ends 261 , 263 bearing against respective surfaces of flange ends 214 , 221 .
- the arm 224 and its attached foot 225 pivot away from upper frame member 210 about the axis of hinge axle 222 .
- the user positions apparatus 200 around a table ledge 252 (inserted in the spaced opening between upper frame member 210 and clamp member 220 ), and the releases the flange ends 214 , 221 so that the force of the spring 260 enables the contacting element 228 at foot 225 to bear against and engage an underside surface of the table 250 , thereby applying pressure to the elongate planar contacting surface 226 of the upper frame member 210 , which is in contact with the horizontal surface of the table 250 top.
- system 1000 is anticipated to significantly reduce the amount of time required to wrap and tape one or more articles such as a gift or present, for example.
- the upper frame member 210 (inclusive of its island element 212 , upper rear flange end 214 and posts 216 ), clamp member 220 and its constituent elements may be constructed primarily from lightweight moldable plastic materials such as moldable plastic, e.g., as a single or multiple parts formed by an injection molding process using a high impact plastic such as Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
- ABS is an easily machined, tough, low cost rigid thermoplastic material with high impact strength, and may be a desirable material for turning, drilling, milling, sawing, die-cutting, shearing, etc.
- Virgin ABS may be mixed with a plastic regrind of ABS or another lightweight, durable plastic material.
- ABS is merely an example material, equivalent materials may include various thermoplastic and thermoset materials, such as talc-filled polypropylene, high strength polycarbonates such as LEXAN, available from GE, or blended plastics.
- thermoplastic and thermoset materials such as talc-filled polypropylene, high strength polycarbonates such as LEXAN, available from GE, or blended plastics.
- one or more of the above constituent parts may be formed of a metal such as steel, Al and/or alloys of steel or aluminum using various know metalworking processes. These processes include but are not limited to CNC machining, sand casting, permanent mold casting, die casting, investment casting, ablation casting, closed-die forging, by extrusion, by cold heading, by stamping and deep drawing, via a screw machine, and through powder metallurgy, for example.
- the elongate planar contacting surface 226 ribbed elastomeric insert or covering 227 .
- the contacting element 228 on foot 225 may include a ribbed elastomeric insert or covering 229 .
- these coverings 227 , 229 serve as the bearing contact surfaces to the respective top and underside surfaces of table 250 .
- These coverings 227 , 229 may be composed of any of a rubber, urethane or like material, one example being silicon, and/or as a silicon or elastomeric-type material with or without UV inhibitors, combinations of these materials, etc.
- ganged systems of apparatus pairs 200 may be employed along a length of table.
- a number “n” of systems 1000 may be arranged in adjacent spaced relation and secured to a ledge of a planar surface.
- systems 1000 may be “chained” or “ganged” together in side-by-side, spaced relation, so as to be configured to support n rolls of material by using n+1 systems.
- each apparatus 200 in system 1000 may be constructed so as to include multiple, removable lengths of the clamp member 220 so as to accommodate different-sized overhangs on a tabletop or other planar surface.
- the upper frame member 210 may include a slot or recess on a front facing surface or side of the island element 212 for fixedly but removably supporting one end of a cutting implement therein for facilitating cutting of the wrapping material, such as a serrated-edged cutter common on household wrapping containers (e.g., SARAN® Wrap), or alternatively merely a sharpened metal edge to tear against.
- a serrated-edged cutter common on household wrapping containers (e.g., SARAN® Wrap)
- SARAN® Wrap e.g., SARAN® Wrap
- the present invention in its various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, may include components, systems and/or apparatuses substantially as depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those of skill in the art will understand how to make and use the present invention after understanding the present disclosure.
- the present invention in its various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes providing devices in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein or in various embodiments, configurations, or aspects hereof, including in the absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices, e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease and ⁇ or reducing cost of implementation.
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