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Spring energized desktop stapler
   
Document Number
US Patent 6918525
Issued Date
July 19, 2005
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Inventors
Marks; Joel (Sherman Oaks, CA)
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Abstract
A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi function base provides a sloped front all the way to down to a desk top surface to guide paper sheets atop the base, easy access for lifting the stapler off a desk, horizontal or vertical resting positions, and integrated soft grip under-surface. The base surrounds the rear of the stapler body to provide a smooth exterior so that the device is natural to use both horizontally and vertically. A simple re-set spring provides a smooth re-set action as the handle is raised. A staple track includes enlargement features to fit a larger staple pusher spring.
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Owner
WorkTools, Inc. (Chatsworth, CA)
Published
July 19, 2005
Application Number
10/443,854
Filed
May 23, 2003
US Classification
227/120   227/119 227/125 227/126
Int'l Classification
B25C   5/00   (20060101)   B25C   5/02   (20060101)  
Examiner
Assistant Examiner
USPTO Field of Search
227/83   227/119   227/120   227/125   227/126   227/132   227/134  
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