Stapler

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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Inventors:	Scola; Michael J. (Roselle, IL), Slowik; Steven C. (Wheeling, IL), Jairam; Anthony (Sunrise, FL), Chap; John (Lemont, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/172,303
Filed:	December 10, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	155856	Feb 19, 2002	D472437

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

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Other References

Prior art electric staplers: Acco Brands Fact Book 2001 Catalog, pp. 188-189..

Primary Examiner: Aronovich; Adir
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP