Stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a right-side perspective view, taken from the front, of a stapler embodying the present invention.

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

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the stapler.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the stapler; and,

FIG. 7 is a front 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. 4 is a mirror image of FIG. 4 and is not shown.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Sauter; Bruce M. (Barrington, IL), Kirby; David W. (Lemont, IL), Coon; Robert C. (Chicago, IL), Gaynes; Stephen J. (McHenry, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/212,866
Filed:	September 9, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/50; D19/72
Current International Class:	1902
Field of Search:	;D8/49,50 ;D19/72 ;227/120,126,127,128,131,132,134,156

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