Patents Assigned to ACCO Brands Corporation
  • Carabiner including a lock mechanism
    Patent number: 9470258
    Abstract: A carabiner includes a body having a first arm extending from the body and a second arm extending from the body, a first gate pivotally coupled to the body adjacent the first arm for movement relative to the first arm, and a second gate pivotally coupled to the body adjacent the second arm for movement relative to the second arm. The carabiner also includes a blocking member supported by the body. The blocking member is movable between a first position, in which the first and the second gates are movable relative to the first and second arms, a second position, in which the first gate is inhibited from moving relative to the first arm and the second gate is movable relative to the second arm, and a third position, in which the first and the second gates are inhibited from moving relative to the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Fitz-Earle, William De Meulenaere, John Hung
  • Expandable capacity pocket device
    Patent number: 9457611
    Abstract: A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally-extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Edward P. Busam
  • Stored energy stapler
    Patent number: 9446508
    Abstract: A stored energy stapler includes a base portion and a first lever pivotally coupled to the base portion. The first lever includes a front end and a back end. The stapler also includes a second lever pivotally coupled to the base portion about a pivot point, the second lever having a front end and a back end, and a striker element at the front end for driving a staple out of the stapler. The stapler also includes a biasing member coupled to both the first lever and the second lever that biases the back ends of the first and second levers apart from one another. The pivot point is disposed between the striker element and the biasing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventor: Randeep S. Dhillon
  • Security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device
    Patent number: 9423823
    Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne
  • Protective case for physically securing a portable electronic device
    Patent number: 9410344
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of interlocking shell portions, wherein the interlocking shell portions are shaped to, when interlocked, wrap around at least part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device, and wherein at least two shell portions comprise an aperture. The security apparatus may also include an attachment device configured to be at least partly inserted into the apertures of the at least two shell portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Stacey, Jonathan Corpuz, Dominic Peralta, Stephen Myers
  • Tablet stylus with presentation interaction functionality
    Patent number: 9377878
    Abstract: A handheld apparatus includes a body including a laser portion having a laser lens, a stylus portion having a conductive tip, and a connection portion coupled to the laser portion and the stylus portion. The connection portion has a charging port. The laser portion and the stylus portion are movable relative to each other between a first position, in which at least one of the laser portion and the stylus portion covers the charging port of the connection portion, and a second position, in which the charging port of the connection portion is exposed. The handheld apparatus also includes a power source positioned within the body and coupled to the charging port, and a laser module positioned within the laser portion. The laser module is operable to output a directed laser through the laser lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Dominic Peralta, Kee Wilcox, Barry Marshall
  • Wrist support
    Patent number: 9360951
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a hand and a wrist of a user includes a body having a hand support portion, a first raised support portion extending from the hand support portion, a second raised support portion spaced apart from the first raised support portion and extending from the hand support portion, and a recess defined at one end by the hand support portion and extending between the first and second raised support portions. The hand support portion is configured to extend across the hand of the user to support the hand. The first and second raised support portions are configured to engage opposing sides of the wrist of the user such that a mid portion of the wrist is suspended above the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Brian F. Moy, Motokimi Yono, Andrew A. Monteleone, Brad L. Schantz, Christopher H. Cunningham
  • Modular storage component
    Patent number: 9361812
    Abstract: A system including a first component configured to be attached to a vertical surface, the first component including at least a pair of protrusions coupled thereto with a spacing therebetween. The system further includes a second component including a pair of hang tags coupled thereto. Each hang tag has an opening therethrough with a spacing therebetween. The spacing between the openings of said hang tags generally corresponds to the spacing between the pair of protrusions such that each protrusion is receivable through the opening of an associated one of the hang tags to removably couple the second component to the first component. Each hang tag is generally flat and planar and is movable in a direction generally parallel to a plane of the associated hang tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Megan B. Blume
  • Component with display stand
    Patent number: 9346309
    Abstract: A component including a generally flat, planar base panel and a stand movably coupled to the base panel, wherein the stand is movable to an extended position wherein the stand is generally not positioned on or above/below the base panel. The stand includes first and second portions pivotally connected together. When the stand is in the extended position the stand is movable to a propped configuration wherein the first and second portions form an angle therebetween to define a display surface at least part of which is positioned at an angle relative to the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Richard H. Harris
  • Binder with reinforced spine
    Patent number: 9346312
    Abstract: A bound component including a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled together along a hinge. Each panel includes an outer covering and a substrate positioned in the outer covering, wherein the outer covering of the first panel is directly coupled to the outer covering of the second panel to form the hinge. The substrates of the first and second panels are not directly coupled together. The bound component further includes a reinforcement extending over or forming at least part of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Michael D. Rowe, James C. Matchett, Keith D. McGoldrick, Jason M. Kramer
  • Protective case for physically securing a portable electronic device
    Patent number: 9316026
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Myers, Jonathan Corpuz, Jonathan Stacey
  • Quick-mount folder
    Patent number: 9290034
    Abstract: A folder system including a folder having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled to the first panel along a pivot line. The folder further includes a spine portion positioned between the first and second panels at the pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough. The spine portion further includes a slit extending from an outer edge of the spine portion to the hole to enable a binding device to be passed through the slit into the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris
  • Refillable notebook with release mechanism
    Patent number: 9290035
    Abstract: A binding mechanism assembly for binding a sheet item, the binding mechanism assembly including a backing member having an upper surface, and a binding member directly or indirectly coupled to the backing member. The binding member includes a protrusion shaped and located to protrude through a hole of a sheet item to be bound thereto. The binding member further includes a generally flexible flange that is manually movable into engagement with the protrusion to form a generally closed loop and thereby bind the sheet item thereto. The loop is rotatable relative to the backing member from a first position in which the loop is generally located above the upper surface to a second position wherein at least part of the loop is located below the upper surface. A release mechanism is provided for opening the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Chris W. Cicenas
  • Sheet with integral tab
    Patent number: 9221294
    Abstract: A sheet system including a sheet of paper and a tab coupled to and protruding outwardly from the body, wherein the tab is co-planar with the body. In one embodiment, the invention is a sheet system including one or more sheets of paper having a generally rectangular body and a tab coupled to and protruding outwardly from the body, wherein the tab is co-planar with the body. In one case the tab and body are unitary and made of a single piece of paper. In some embodiments an unbound set of tabbed sheets may be provided. In other embodiments the system further includes a front cover, a rear cover, and a binding mechanism binding the front cover, rear cover, and the one or more sheets of paper together. In this embodiment the one or more sheets of paper and/or the front cover and/or rear cover may be tabbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ellisa A. Stone, Bobby G. James, Jr.
  • Charger
    Patent number: D750565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: A. John Venida, Peter A. Sgromo, Barry Marshall
  • Folder with flap features
    Patent number: D752144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
  • Folder with spine features
    Patent number: D752683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
  • Folder with spine and flap features
    Patent number: D757174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Scot B. Herbst, Peter M. Bartlett, Megan C. Lapointe
  • Display screen including a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D758395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Gutierrez, Sunny S. Chan, Megan Paskin, Juan E. Rodriguez
  • Display screen including a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D768152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald A. Gutierrez, Sunny S. Chan, Megan Paskin, Juan E. Rodriguez