Parallel motion stapler
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May 8, 2012
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May 6, 2010
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Nov 4, 2008
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Nov 4, 2008
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to a stapler that is constructed in a manner such that the handle of the stapler remains at least substantially parallel to the base as the handle is moved downward by a user to actuate a stapling operation. One illustrative embodiment is directed to a stapler movable between a rest position and a staple ejection position that comprises a base, a stapler body, a handle, and a linkage assembly coupled to each of the base and the handle. The stapler body comprises a strike plate, a magazine, and at least one engagement surface coupled to the strike plate. The handle is operable to actuate the strike plate. The linkage assembly comprises at least one linkage member having at least one actuation surface configured to exert a force on the at least one engagement surface as the at least one actuation surface moves along the at least one engagement surface. The linkage assembly couples the base to the handle in such a manner that the handle remains at least substantially parallel to the base as the handle is moved from the rest position to the staple ejection position.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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STAPLES THE OFFICE SUPERSTORE LLC | 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 |
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- 2008 Application Filing Year
- B25C Class
- 136 Applications Filed
- 84 Patents Issued To-Date
- 61.77 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cedar, Jonathan Newman | Scarsdale, US | 7 | 27 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 27 | |||
Godycki, Przemyslaw | Brooklyn, US | 17 | 136 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 136 |
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