Abstract: A security device for preventing removal and theft of valuable devices includes an alarm that is coupled to a cable. At a distal end of the cable, a locking device is provided. The locking device is coupled to a valuable device. The other end of the cable is coupled to the alarm. The alarm includes a power source. A lock plate is placed over the power source. The cable is routed through the alarm and through the lock plate prior to coupling the locking device to the portable electronic device. With the cable through the alarm and the lock plate, the lock plate cannot be removed and thus, the power source is inaccessible. A wire loop runs through the cable and is coupled to the alarm such that if the cable is cut, the circuit is broken and the alarm sounds.

Abstract: A stapler apparatus is configured for recovering a binding mechanism reciprocally driven by a drive motor to an idling position region by inertial movement of the binding mechanism after a stop of the drive motor. The stapler apparatus includes an actuating position sensor that detects an actuating position of the binding mechanism before reaching the idling position region to attain a timing to stop the drive motor.

Abstract: A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable into the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device is stored within a compartment such that is flush with or with the housing. If keys are used with the lock, preferably the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A security system configured to secure a portable electronic device is provided. The system includes a biometric device configured to receive a biometric identification from a user. The biometric identification may be received by, for example, scanning a fingerprint or iris of a user. Other biometric identifications may also be appreciated. The biometric device is configured to determine a verification result based on the received biometric identification. The verification may be performed by comparing the received biometric identification with a stored biometric identification for the user. The biometric device may then send a verification result through a wireless connection to a wireless module. The wireless module is then configured to automatically actuate a security device to lock/ unlock the security device to/from the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A staple forming mechanism having at least first and second configurations. The staple forming mechanism including a bend surface having a first surface width in the first configuration and a second surface width in the second configuration for forming staples having first and second crown sizes, respectively. The forming mechanism also includes at least two side portions spaced apart by a first former width in the first configuration and by a second former width in the second configuration. The side portions cooperate with the bend surface to form the staples. A stapler includes the forming mechanism and a driver including a driving surface having a first driver width in the first configuration and a second driver width in the second configuration for driving the staples of the first and second crown sizes into a stack of papers.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a staple cartridge that can offset any discrepancies when mounting a staple cartridge, even if staples are slightly offset to check the occurrence of stapling defects. The staple cartridge 100 of the holding means 200 which is equivalent to the cartridge holder disposed as either a body separate to the stapler unit 300 or unitized thereto, actuates the staple feeds means 202. Even if the position of the staple pulled out from the staple cartridge is offset, this action corrects the offset to correctly set the staple at the driving position thereby enabling it to check stapling defects that occur because of mis-positioning of the staple set position.

Abstract: A staple forming mechanism having at least first and second configurations. The staple forming mechanism including a bend surface having a first surface width in the first configuration and a second surface width in the second configuration for forming staples having first and second crown sizes, respectively. The forming mechanism also includes at least two side portions spaced apart by a first former width in the first configuration and by a second former width in the second configuration. The side portions cooperate with the bend surface to form the staples. A stapler includes the forming mechanism and a driver including a driving surface having a first driver width in the first configuration and a second driver width in the second configuration for driving the staples of the first and second crown sizes into a stack of papers.

Abstract: A staple storage unit includes return prevention members that prevent a staple positioned for driving from moving back toward the staple storage portion of the staple storage unit. A plurality of staple abutting portions 105a and 105b are spaced along the draw out direction of the staple band 101 at distances where they do not all abut the staple linking portion 105d, thereby increasing the likelihood that at least one of the staple abutting portions will engage the staple linking portion to prevent significant withdrawal of the staple sheet back toward the staple storage portion.

Abstract: A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable into the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device is stored within a compartment such that is flush with or with the housing. If keys are used with the lock, preferably the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A stapler apparatus includes a fixed frame, a movable frame pivotably mounted to the fixed frame, a staple driving device, and a staple bending device to bend the staples. A drive mechanism reciprocally moves the movable frame with respect to the fixed frame to clamp a stack of sheets between the fixed frame and the movable frame. A transmission member is movably supported on the movable frame without any connection utilizing an elongated slot. An urging member is disposed to bias the transmission member with respect to the movable frame, the transmission member being coupled to the drive mechanism such that the drive mechanism engages and moves the transmission member with respect to the movable frame, thereby overcoming the bias of the urging member, to compensate for a stack height of the stack of sheets clamped between the fixed frame and the movable frame.

Abstract: A stapler apparatus of the type using continuous belt-formed staples 200 includes a staple feed claw 25 for advancing the staples 200 sequentially to a stapling position 103, and a drive means 50 for driving the staples 200 drawn to the stapling position 103. A clincher means 40 bends the ends of the staples 200 driven into the sheets and pivots a staple feed pawl 25 interlocked to the staple bending operation of the clincher means 40 for sequentially feeding the staples 200 to the stapling position 103. This construction lightens the load on the drive means to staple sheet stacks, facilitates smooth driving operation of the drive means, and reduces the occurrences of trouble.

Abstract: A stapler apparatus includes right and left side frames each opposing the other, a reciprocally moving staple driving member arranged between the side frames, a cam member interlocked to the staple driving member to reciprocally move the staple driving member and a drive motor interlocked to the cam member. The drive motor, the cam member and the staple driving member are arranged in order between the left and right frames.

Abstract: An object holder/illumination system for holding and/or positioning a first object with respect to a second object and illuminating the first object by accessing power from the second object. The system is especially useful as a copyholder/illumination system used in conjunction with a computing system such as a laptop computer, desktop or other portable electronic device.

Abstract: An indexing system includes a label display sheet to be positioned adjacent a divided stack of objects, the label display sheet including a plurality of spaced label indicia, and a plurality of tabs substantially adjacent the objects of the stack, each tab corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of spaced label indicia and including a translucent material. A method of using a template for creating the indexing system includes selecting a template, inputting indicia into a plurality of modifiable text boxes on the template, printing a label display sheet wherein the plurality of spaced label indicia includes the indicia input into the modifiable text boxes, and positioning the label display sheet adjacent the divided stack of objects such that the plurality of spaced label indicia are visible through the respective tabs.

Abstract: An indexing system with a label display configured for connection to a stack holder for placement adjacent a stack of sheets held in the stack holder. The display has a label portion disposed in a viewing position beyond the stack and is configured for displaying label indicia thereon for identifying a section of the stack. A divider is configured for dividing the section of the stack from other sections and for mounting in the stack holder within the stack. A tab connected to the divider and positionable extending beyond the stack and over the label portion is configured to permit viewing of the indicia therethrough with the divider held in the stack holder. An indexing system package and a system for displaying indexing system packages is also disclosed.

Abstract: A light for use with computers containing light emitting diodes, which may be directional, on one or more movable supports which is powered via the computer's USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices to be connected through the same port powering the light.