Stapler
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;
FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 10 is rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 12 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;
FIG. 14 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;
FIG. 15 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 16 is rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 17 is a bottom view thereof; and,
FIG. 18 is a top view thereof.
The staple mechanism, anvil, and support structure on the bottom of the stapler, all shown in broken lines in the figures, are not a part of the claimed invention, but are considered necessary to show environment.
Type: Grant
Filed: May 29, 1998
Date of Patent: Aug 31, 1999
Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Ross Nigel Lovegrove (London), Luke Neil Pearson (London), Peter Granville Russell-Clarke (London), Stephan Peter James Pfanner (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 0/88,707
International Classification: 1902;