Portable and detachable dispenser

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable and detachable dispenser. The dispenser of the present invention comprise a base portion which is lodged in the inner circumference part of the roll and provides an anchoring support to the dispenser, and a top portion that essentially lies over and above the outer circumference of the roll to allow the free end of the reeled product to pass through it and rest on a raised area which comprises of a cutting means. Further, the dispenser of the present invention, in its construction and placement on the roll, provides a unique locking mechanism that keeps it securely placed even with a diminishing diameter of the roll. Lastly, the dispenser of the present invention is easier to lodge and dislodge from the roll and is much lighter and convenient to use.

Claims

1. A portable and detachable reeled product dispenser comprising, a base portion adapted to attach to inner circumference of said reeled product at a second horizontal portion that is configured on one end of the product and adapted to attach to outer circumference of said reeled product at a third horizontal portion that is configured on diametrically other end of the product, said second horizontal portion and said third horizontal portion connected through flanking portion on only one side along of said reeled product, wherein the flanking portion extends from inner circumference of the reeled product to the outer circumference of the reeled product, wherein said base portion is configured to hold said dispenser with uniform force irrespective of thickness of said reeled product, wherein said base portion further comprises a first horizontal portion attached to said second horizontal portion of said reeled product; and a top portion adapted to lie above said outer circumference of said reeled product and directly above the base portion, wherein said top portion is connected with said third horizontal portion of said base portion, wherein said top portion comprises a first upwardly facing portion adapted to allow a free end of said reeled product to pass under it and a second upwardly facing portion adapted to rest said free end of said reeled product, further wherein said top portion further comprises of an upwardly facing raised portion between said first upwardly facing portion and said second upwardly facing portion over which a free end of said reeled product passes, wherein as said reeled product is used, said dispenser is slided in a direction opposite to movement of said reeled product, further wherein said second upwardly facing portion comprises of a cutting means, and wherein the second upwardly facing portion and the upwardly facing raised portion are horizontal portions that are parallel to each other, wherein said reeled product is automatically flexible and collapsible, wherein a distance between the top portion and the base portion is flexible, and wherein the top portion and the base portion move relative to each other such that the distance between the top portion and the base portion decreases as the dispenser moves along the reeled product, wherein the reeled product is devoid of a roller, and wherein the first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion engage the inner circumference, and wherein the reeled product dispenser is made of a single wire.

2. The reeled product dispenser as claimed in claim 1, further wherein said cutting means comprises a corrugated surface.

3. The reeled product dispenser as claimed in claim 1, further wherein said dispenser is lodged and dislodged over said reeled product by longitudinally sliding said dispenser over said reeled product.

4. The reeled product dispenser as claimed in claim 1, further wherein said dispenser is flexible, collapsible, and maintains its position on said reeled product despite diminishing thickness of said reeled product.

5. The reeled product dispenser as claimed in claim 1, further wherein said dispenser is used to dispense said reeled products comprising of tapes, tissue rolls, metal foils.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the dispenser according to the invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 1 in a stretched, working posture which clearly distinguishes each features of the embodiment.

(3) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dispensers according to the invention as clipped to a tape reel.

(4) FIG. 4 is a side view of the dispenser attached to the tape reel.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(5) A perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the portable and detachable dispenser according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the dispenser is made of strong steel/iron or other metallic or non-metallic substance that can be configured to provide tension and strength. The metallic/non metallic rod/wire can be uniquely shaped and curved to provide adequate tension and holding force while mounted on a reel.

(6) As illustrated in FIGS. 1 & 2, in a preferred embodiment, the dispenser of the present invention comprises a base portion and a top portion. The base portion is adapted to attach to the inner circumference of the roll (not shown in the figure) in a manner so as to exert an upward force on the roll, sufficient enough to hold it with the dispenser. The top portion is adapted to attach to the outer circumference of the roll (not shown in the figure) so as to provide a raised portion for the loose end of the reeled product to rest.

(7) In an embodiment, the base portion comprises a first horizontal portion 100, a second horizontal portion 101, a first major flanking portion 102, a third horizontal portion 103, and a second major flanking portion 104. The first horizontal portion 100 passes underneath the roll, crossing the breadth of the inner circumference of the roll and curving in a rectangular fashion to form the second horizontal portion 101. The second horizontal portion 101, thus, lies parallel to the first horizontal portion 100 separated by a distance that is sufficient enough to provide a strong grip to the dispenser over the roll. The first major flanking portion 102 is a vertical slanting portion that follows the second horizontal portion 101. The first major flanking portion 102 is positioned to flank the roll on the side so as to not allow the dispenser fall sideways. It also holds the reeled product from slipping on the sides of the dispenser. A second major flanking portion 104 lies on the other side of the roll and serves the same function. The first and the second major flanking portion are joined by the third horizontal portion 103. In a preferred embodiment, the third horizontal portion 103 is adapted to transverse the breadth of the outer circumference of the roll.

(8) In another embodiment, the base portion comprises a slightly hooked portion towards the loose end. The hooked end portion is designed to attach itself to the inner circumference of the roll and provide an anchor like support to the dispenser. In terms of its construction and placement on the roll, the base portion is designed to hold the dispenser strongly with the bottom of the roll with uniform force, irrespective of the roll size and thickness.

(9) In an embodiment, the top portion comprises a first upwardly facing portion adapted to allow the reeled product to pass under it and a second upwardly facing portion adapted to rest the free end of the reeled product. In another preferred embodiment, the first upwardly facing portion comprises a first vertical portion 105, and a fourth horizontal portion 106. In a preferred embodiment, the first upwardly facing portion comprises of a resting portion 107. The first vertical portion 105 allows the top portion to position itself above the outer circumference of the roll. The fourth horizontal portion 106 thus passes over and above the breadth of the outer circumference and enables the free end of the reeled product to pass under it (to be discussed below). In its construction and placement, the fourth horizontal portion 106 provides a downward force holding the reeled product in a tight position and facilitates an easy slide for the reeled product during the use of the dispenser.

(10) The resting portion 107 is a raised area over which the free end of the reeled product passes. The benefit of the resting portion 107 is that it prevents the free end of the reeled product from getting adhered to the roll again.

(11) In another embodiment, the second upwardly facing portion, which is an extension of the first upwardly facing portion, is a rectangular portion comprising a second vertical portion 108 and a fifth horizontal portion 109. The second vertical portion 108 allows the dispenser to remain in an elevated state thus keeping the fifth horizontal portion 109 above the outer circumference of the roll. The free end of the reeled product is finally rested on the fifth horizontal portion 109. In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the fifth horizontal portion 109 has a cutting means for the reeled product. In an embodiment, the cutting means can include a corrugated surface. The corrugation also serves to hold the reeled product in a convenient manner making it easier for a user to lift the free end when in need.

(12) FIG. 3 illustrates a working position for the dispenser in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the roll is a tape roll with an inner circumference, an outer circumference and a free end. The dispenser is lodged into the roll by longitudinally sliding the dispenser along the roll and placing the slightly hooked portion of the base portion at outer end of the inner circumference. After securing the slightly hooked portion at its place, the dispenser can be pulled up from fourth horizontal portion 106 and slided sideways onto the roll to fit the sides of the roll at space 110. In yet another embodiment, free end of the roll is identified and the dispenser is slided through the roll till the dispenser reaches the area near the free end. The free end is then pulled through from under the fourth horizontal portion 106 (as is illustrated in FIG. 4) and passed over the resting portion 107 to finally rest the free end on the fifth horizontal portion 109. At each occasion when the tape has to be used, the free end is lifted from the fifth horizontal portion 109 and pulled for a desired length. The free end is finally cut using the corrugated surface of the fifth horizontal portion 109. As the roll is used, the dispenser is slided in a direction opposite of the tape movement. The space 110 is accordingly diminished as the dispenser moves along the roll 10.

(13) The unique arrangement of the base portion and the top portion B and the flexible grip that is maintained at the space 110 provides the necessary locking feature that prevents the dispenser from falling off the roll at any instance of its use. When slided over the roll during its use, the grip of the dispenser is maintained throughout. When the reeled product ends, the space 110 is still maintained on the cardboard that is the base material for the roll 10. Once detached from the roll 10, the space 110 collapses and the dispenser returns to its non-working state as illustrated in FIG. 1.

(14) To dislodge the dispenser from the roll, the free end is lifted gently from the fifth horizontal portion 109 and marked for future purpose. The slightly hooked region of the base portion of the dispenser present at the inner circumference of the roll is loosened to loose the grip of the dispenser over the roll. The dispenser is then slided longitudinally and taken out.

Advantages of the Invention

(15) The dispenser of the present invention is portable and detachable.

(16) The dispenser of the present invention is compact, portable, and easy-to-use.

(17) The dispenser of the present invention provides constant and uniform holding force to keep the dispenser on the roll even with diminished diameter of the roll.

(18) The dispenser of the present invention provides a stable dispenser that does not fall off the roll at any stage of use.

(19) The dispenser of the present invention provides a slidable movement during its working.

(20) The dispenser of the present invention has a simple construction and light weight.