Actuating lever for a binder mechanism
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Feb 24, 2015
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Oct 3, 2013
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Mar 14, 2013
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Mar 30, 2012
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Abstract
An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION | KEMPER LAKES BUSINESS CENTER BUILDING 4 FOUR CORPORATE DRIVE LAKE ZURICH IL 60047 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B42F Class
- 76 Applications Filed
- 67 Patents Issued To-Date
- 88.16 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Corr, Stephen P | Gurnee, US | 9 | 86 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 86 | |||
Cunningham, Christopher H | Mundelein, US | 35 | 254 |
# of filed Patents : 35 Total Citations : 254 | |||
Seskauskas, Michael R | Lemont, US | 2 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Smith, Adam | Chicago, US | 151 | 4571 |
# of filed Patents : 151 Total Citations : 4571 |
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