Variable clutch mechanism and correction tape dispenser with variable clutch mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8578999
APP PUB NO 20120168090A1
SERIAL NO

12981324

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A clutch mechanism for a tape dispenser, for example, includes a first reel, a second reel, a biasing element, and a friction element. The first and second reels are rotatably disposed on first and second shafts. The biasing element is disposed between the first reel and shaft such that the first reel is movable in a radial direction relative to the first shaft. The friction element includes at least a portion that is disposed between the first reel and the second reel and arranged to generate a first normal force when the first reel is in a first position, relative to the first shaft, and a second normal force when the first reel is in a second position, relative to the first shaft.

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  • SANFORD, L.P.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kropp, Andrew Naperville, US 3 17

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