Stapler

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is top view of the stapler.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the stapler.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the stapler; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the stapler.

The portions of the stapler 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.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a stapler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D478486
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 10, 2002
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 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: 29/172,303
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/50
International Classification: 1902;