3M released the Pop-Up Tape Dispenser in 1997. Instead of using a traditional tape roll and cutter, it dispensed pre-cut strips (“pop-up tape”) that attached to your wrist for “one-handed taping convenience.” However, the product solved a minor problem (cutting tape) that most people didn’t consider a big hassle, while users didn’t see enough improvement over regular tape dispensers to justify buying special refills.
