Stapler
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FIG. 1 is a left-side perspective view, taken from the front, of a stapler embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a right-side perspective view taken from the front of the stapler.
FIG. 3 is a left-side perspective view taken from the rear of the stapler.
FIG. 4 is a left side view of the stapler.
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the stapler.
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the stapler; and,
FIG. 7 is a top view of the stapler.
The dark broken line at the top rear portion of the stapler defines the boundary of the claimed design and forms no part of the claimed design. The portions of the stapler shown in the lighter broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
We claim the ornamental design for a stapler, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 19, 2005
Date of Patent: Jun 6, 2006
Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: David P. Adams (Barrington, IL), Joel G. Delman (Chicago, IL), Melanie Lyn Conklin (Chicago, IL), Stephen John Gaynes (McHenry, IL), Michael F. De Rossi (Lindenhurst, IL)
Primary Examiner: Cathron C. Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Austin Murphy
Attorney: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/236,635
