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Binding system for retaining bound components

US9862221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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69References

39Claims

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Assignee

ACCO Brands Corporation · US

Inventors

Edward P. Busam · Mason, US
Bobby G. James, Jr. · Miamisburg, US
Kenneth P. Richied · Monroe, US
Jason Michael Kramer · Franklin Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2012
Grant date	Jan 9, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 18, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB42D1/004
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils. Each binding coil includes a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip. Each binding coil is coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus. At least one binding coil is directly circumferentially attached to itself, or to a connection portion.

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