Stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a third embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 14 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being the same;

FIG. 15 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 18 is a top view thereof.

The staple mechanism, anvil, and support structure on the bottom of the stapler, all shown in broken lines in the figures, are not a part of the claimed invention, but are considered necessary to show environment.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Lovegrove; Ross Nigel (London, GB), Pearson; Luke Neil (London, GB), Russell-Clarke; Peter Granville (London, GB), Pfanner; Stephan Peter James (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/088,707
Filed:	May 29, 1998

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	070732	May 14, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/50; D19/72
Current International Class:	1902
Field of Search:	;D8/49,59,61,69 ;D19/72,65 ;227/120,127,128,131,132,134,156

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D330666	November 1992	Chan
D352433	November 1994	Smith
D384259	September 1997	Smith
D392528	March 1998	Rossetto et al.
5690268	November 1997	Evans et al.

Primary Examiner: Aronovich; Adir
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP