Stapler base

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a right-side perspective view taken from the front of the stapler base.

FIG. 3 is a left-side perspective view taken from the rear of the stapler base.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the stapler base.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the stapler base.

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

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the stapler base.

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.

The broken lines shown adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claim and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a stapler base, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kirby; David W. (Lemont, IL), Sohi; Bikramjeet S. (Buffalo Grove, IL), Gaynes; Stephen J. (McHenry, IL), Page; Richard J. (Lake Villa, IL), Sauter; Bruce M. (Barrington, IL), Coon; Robert C. (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands USA LLC (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/252,409
Filed:	January 23, 2006

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29213596	Sep 20, 2004

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

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Primary Examiner: Brooks; Cathron C.
Assistant Examiner: Murphy; Austin
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP