Patent · US Expired

Multi-purpose stapler

US4727610A · kind A · utility

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4References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1986
Grant dateMar 1, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 11, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C5/1679
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combination stapler, tape dispenser, hole puncher, pencil sharpener, paper clip holder, and storage compartment. A function plate with a block on top of it which can be slid back and forth lengthwise along the base of the present invention, so as to set which function can be used, i.e. the stapler or the hole puncher. The hole puncher has a scale so as to allow for accurate two hole punching. A waste flap below the pencil sharpener collects hole puncher blanks and pencil shavings. A punch arm support both supports the punch arm and acts as a hole puncher structure.

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