Abstract: An automatic electric stapler in which the staple driver is attached to the armature of the solenoid so that actuation of the solenoid directly impels the staple driver against the anvil of the stapler. The armature includes a central passage through which a spring extends for biasing the armature away from the anvil and through which cooling air is forced during operation of the solenoid. An electronic circuit includes a photodetector for triggering the stapler and a lockout feature preventing double triggering. A safety feature automatically removes operating power from the stapler after a predetermined time period of dormancy.

Abstract: An automatic electric stapler in which the driver of the stapler is fixed to the armature of a solenoid so that actuation of the solenoid directly drives the driver of the stapler against the anvil of the stapler. Staples are mounted in a magazine in the device and fed by spring bias towards the driver. The solenoid is controlled by two switches linked to two control relays.

Abstract: A self-generating hand-held flashlight including the optional use of battery power. The flashlight includes a tubular body case that may be divided into three compartments. In a first compartment a generator utilizing a permanent magnet armature is mounted. This generator is electrically tied to a bulb at one end of the flashlight. The generator is powered by rotation of a central shaft coupled to a flywheel, the flywheel being located within a second and larger compartment of the flashlight body case. The flywheel is rotated by manual energy coupled to the flywheel through a power wheel and slip-clutch, both of which are also located within the second and larger compartment. Various manual means are used to rotate the power wheel. The flywheel is adapted to have a maximum inertia, thereby allowing it to rotate for a substantial period of time once initialized.