Punching and binding system and elements thereof
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 23, 2010
Grant Date -
Apr 6, 2006
app pub date -
Dec 6, 2005
filing date -
May 21, 2004
priority date (Note) -
Expired
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Abstract
An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation.
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