Patents Assigned to ACCO Brands USA, LLC
  • Publication number: 20080173779
    Abstract: A screen assembly configured to be coupled to a partition panel such that a screen of the screen assembly is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the partition panel. The screen assembly includes a bracket having a mounting portion directly securing the bracket to the partition panel and a guide portion coupled to the mounting portion and forming a generally U-shaped channel. A screen is movably received in the channel for guided movement between the retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Beno, Mikael Backstrom, Martijn Loerakker, Jonathen Shearer
  • Publication number: 20080164648
    Abstract: A machine that is operable to create a series of holes in at least one sheet of paper includes a base, a punch mechanism positioned on the base, and a tray coupled to the base. The tray includes a first guide and a second guide. The tray is configured to move between a first position and a second position. Movement of the tray between the first position and the second position adjusts a position of the first guide and a position of the second guide relative to the punch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
    Inventor: Colin Knight
  • Publication number: 20080139122
    Abstract: The present invention provides a FM transmitter with Radio Data System (RDS) data transmission capability. In one embodiment, an RDS circuit is implemented in firmware. The firmware is configured in one or more stages to allow the RDS system to be integrated with a variety of FM transmission systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Raymon Hung, Matthew Kendall
  • Publication number: 20080117173
    Abstract: A system of computer input devices, such as a keyboard and a mouse, is disclosed. The input device comprises a plurality of keys, a housing coupled to the keys, and a dock formed in the housing. The dock is configured to receive a second input device; and contains a mechanical coupling mechanism for temporarily coupling the second input device to the first input device via the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, John Cavacuiti, Juan Ernesto Rodriguez, Steven A. Gelphman, Gary Ga Hoi Wong
  • Publication number: 20080111792
    Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes an outer housing, a sensor assembly configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface, a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly, and a cable comprising a cable connector configured to connect to a data port in a computer on one end of the cable. The cable has both data and power lines, and the input device is capable of operating in both a wired and a wireless mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, John Cavacuiti, Juan Ernesto Rodriguez, Steven A. Gelphman, Gary Ga Hoi Wong
  • Patent number: 7320554
    Abstract: A document storage device configured to receive a title sheet. The document storage device including a cover having a cover lip and a cover sheet coupled to the cover. The cover sheet is movable between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover sheet is in the closed position, at least a portion of a first edge engages the cover lip and defines a title sheet space between the cover and the cover sheet that is configured to receive the title sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Jack B. Hough, Sue Y. Kim, Stephen P. Corr, Timothy P. Grady, Marilyn J. Morgan, Philip E. Hague, Jason C. Campbell
  • Patent number: 7306131
    Abstract: A stapler having a housing and a throat defined by the housing and configured to receive a stack of sheets for stapling. The throat separates the housing into a head portion and a base portion. A paper guide is coupled to the stapler, the paper guide being movable between a recessed position within the base portion and an extended position. Insertion of the stack of sheets into the throat does not cause movement of the paper guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Bargo, David P. Adams, Joel G. Delman, Linda Pulik, Melanie Lyn Conklin, Clifford Krapfl, Cory William Worth, Stephen John Gaynes, Michael F. De Rossi
  • Publication number: 20070272720
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet of partially-formed staple blanks, stacked sheets of partially-formed staple blanks, and a stapler for receiving the stacked sheets. Each blank defines a crown portion lying in a crown plane, a first leg portion connected to a first end of the crown portion and lying in a first leg plane forming an angle with the crown plane between about 5 degrees and about 50 degrees, and a second leg portion connected to a second end of the crown portion and lying in a second leg plane different from the first leg plane and forming an angle with the crown plane between about 5 degrees and about 50 degrees. The first leg portions of the blanks are attached to one another in the first leg plane, and the second leg portions of the blanks are attached to one another in the second leg plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
    Inventor: David P. Adams
  • Patent number: 7299958
    Abstract: A powered stapler includes a housing and a stapling engine within the housing. The stapling engine includes a staple driving assembly and a rotational drive train operable to actuate the staple driving assembly. A stack height compensation mechanism is integrated with the rotational drive train of the stapling engine and is distinct from any portion of the housing. The stack height compensation mechanism is operable to enable the stapling engine to compensate for varying stack heights of sheets to be stapled by the powered stapler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: David P. Adams, Kenneth J. Bargo
  • Publication number: 20070269261
    Abstract: A divider configured to separate a plurality of sheets in a document storage device. The divider includes a body portion configured to be placed between the plurality of sheets in the document storage device. A tab portion extends from the body portion, and the tab portion is configured to extend beyond an edge of the plurality of sheets. A sheet receiving feature is generally aligned with the tab portion and positioned on at least one of the body portion and the tab portion. The sheet receiving feature is operable to receive a portion of one of the plurality of sheets to couple the sheet to the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Mark Sapienza
  • Patent number: 7296720
    Abstract: A stapler includes a base, a staple storage chamber coupled with the base, a staple pusher assembly positioned at least partially in the staple storage chamber, and a low staple indicator distinct from the staple pusher assembly and movable between a first position indicating the presence of a staple at a location in the staple storage chamber and a second position indicating the absence of a staple at the location in the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: David Kirby, Andrew Kist, Bikramjeet S. Sohi, Roland Sudmalis
  • Patent number: 7293649
    Abstract: A carrying case or bag that includes a soft pouch portion that is supported with a more rigid support structure. The soft pouch portion is supported by a cross-brace support system that allows limited movement relative to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Steve Gelphman, Scott Croyle, Robin Petravic, Seth Frankel
  • Patent number: D557092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Mark Harris, Bikramjeet S. Sohi, Roland Sudmalis, Tong Jin Kim
  • Patent number: D558270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Beno
  • Patent number: D562408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Martinus Franciscus Loerakker
  • Patent number: D564587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Seesong Kang
  • Patent number: D567609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Roland Sudmalis, Balaji Kandasamy, Mark Harris, Tong Jin Kim, Michael Reedy
  • Patent number: D570772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Ryan White
  • Patent number: D572549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Roland Sudmalis, Mark Harris, Balaji Kandasamy, Tong Jin Kim
  • Patent number: D574683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Christopher H. Cunningham, Malcolm A. Fontier