Stapler combined with a base

- 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 top view of the stapler.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the stapler.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the stapler.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the stapler.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stapler received in a base.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the stapler received in the base.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the stapler received in the base.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the stapler received in the base; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the stapler received in the base.

The claimed design is embodied in the combined appearance of a stapler and a base. The stapler is shown separately in FIGS. 1-5 in order to disclose aspects of the design that are not apparent from the views showing the assembled members.

The portions of the stapler and the base shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The side view opposite FIG. 3 is a mirror image of FIG. 3 and is not shown. The side view opposite FIG. 8 is a mirror image of FIG. 8 and is not shown.

Claims

The ornamental design for a stapler combined with a base, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
5222645 June 29, 1993 Sueda
D387646 December 16, 1997 Arns
D414091 September 21, 1999 Rellinger
D420266 February 8, 2000 Berry et al.
D424898 May 16, 2000 Wilson et al.
6068173 May 30, 2000 Sueda
6152347 November 28, 2000 Wilson et al.
D436009 January 9, 2001 Kuo
D446430 August 14, 2001 Arns
Other references
  • Prior art electric staplers: Acco Brands Fact Book 2001 Catalog, pp. 188-189.
Patent History
Patent number: D472437
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 19, 2002
Date of Patent: Apr 1, 2003
Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Michael J. Scola (Roselle, IL), Steven C. Slowik (Wheeling, IL), Anthony Jairam (Sunrise, FL), John Chap (Lemont, IL)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/155,856
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/50
International Classification: 1902;