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Stapler system for an image forming apparatus

US8387965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2010
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/27
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stapler system for an image forming apparatus according to one example embodiment includes a housing and a mounting device for mounting the housing to the image forming apparatus. A staple head is positioned within the housing for stapling media. A media sheet path is disposed within the housing for directing media received from the image forming apparatus to the staple head for stapling. When the housing is mounted on the image forming apparatus, a portion of the housing extends above an output bin of the image forming apparatus to permit delivery of stapled media from the housing to the output bin of the image forming apparatus.

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