Vertical Stapler
US6152347A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stapler that has a top member and a bottom member movably connected together. The bottom member includes a convex outer surface facing downwardly and being convex in lateral and longitudinal directions with a curvature generally conformed to a user's hand, and also a support portion disposed within the convex surface, having a common boundary therewith disposed generally in a flat plane and configured for supporting the stapler stably on a flat horizontal surface when the top member is biased towards the bottom member during stapling. A stapler mechanism is connected between top and bottom members. Support ends of the top and bottom members are configured for stably supporting the stapler in a vertical position on a flat surface. The stapler also a hinge shaft pivotably connecting the pivoting members together and a hinge cover covering the hinge shaft and having a flexible tab slidably associated with one of the top and bottom members for sliding with respect thereto when the pivoting members pivot.
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