Stapler

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an opposite side elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is perspective view of another embodiment of the stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 9 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is an opposite side elevational view;

FIG. 13 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The surface shading shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 8-14 indicates the contrast between the colors used in the design of the stapler.

The broken lines shown on the inside of bottom portion of the stapler in FIGS. 1, 4 & 5 of one embodiment and FIG. 8 of another embodiment define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Wilson; Scott (Chicago, IL), Kapur; Sumir (Oak Park, IL), Berry; Steve (Plainfield, IL), McKeown; Timothy (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/082,783
Filed:	January 30, 1998

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

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D175094	July 1955	Ruskin
D186342	October 1959	Marano
D401825	December 1998	Parsey et al.
4925082	March 1990	Kim

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