Stapler

- Acco Brands, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stapler embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the design shown in FIG. 1, the right side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the design shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the design shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the design shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the design shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines on the bottom of the upper portion and at the rear portion of the stapler in FIGS. 1-6 illustrate the elements of the stapler which are not part of the claimed design.

The broken lines shown on the top surface of the lower portion of the stapler in FIGS. 1 and 5 define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for stapler, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D120898 June 1940 Ruskin
D213147 January 1969 Power
D320147 September 24, 1991 Mayo et al.
5797535 August 25, 1998 Lovegrove et al.
D411423 June 22, 1999 Huang
D414091 September 21, 1999 Rellinger
D424898 May 16, 2000 Wilson et al.
6152347 November 28, 2000 Wilson et al.
D436009 January 9, 2001 Chi Kuo
Other references
  • Acco Brands Fact Book 2001 Catalog; Prior Art Staplers, pp. 178-186.
  • Hunt Manufacturing Co., Palm Upright Stapler Model #HUN73060, Website: http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=HUN73060.
  • Hunt Manufacturing Co., Softgrip Stand Up Stapler Model #HUN73070, Website: http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=HUN73070.
  • Hunt Manufacturing Co., Softgrip Stand Up Stapler Model #HUN73080, Website: http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=HUN73080.
  • Hunt Manufacturing Co., Deluxe Upright Stapler Model #HUN73090, Website: http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=HUN73090.
Patent History
Patent number: D470025
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 8, 2001
Date of Patent: Feb 11, 2003
Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Michael S. Joss (Chicago, IL), Anthony Jairam (Sunrise, FL), John Chap (Lemont, IL)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/151,468
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/50
International Classification: 1902;