Stapler

- ACCO Brands USA LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left-side perspective view of a stapler embodying the invention.

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the stapler.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the stapler.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the stapler.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the stapler; and,

FIG. 6 is a top view of the stapler.

The present application is directed to the shape and contour of the design illustrated in the drawings. The elements shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for the stapler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D587976
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 20, 2007
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2009
Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Christopher H. Cunningham (Mundelein, IL), Shane A. Byler (Mableton, GA), Malcolm A. Fontier (Atlanta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Cathron Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Austin Murphy
Attorney: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/299,175
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/50