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   D472437
Priority
Feb 19 2002
Filed
Feb 19 2002
Issued
Apr 01 2003
Expiry
Apr 01 2017
Inventors
Slowik, St…
Assg.orig
ACCO Brand…
Assg.curr
BANK OF AM…
Entity
unknown
Referenced by
15
References
9
Maint.:
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The ornamental design for a stapler combined with a base, as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stapler embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the stapler.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the stapler.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the stapler.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the stapler.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stapler received in a base.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the stapler received in the base.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the stapler received in the base.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the stapler received in the base; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the stapler received in the base.

The claimed design is embodied in the combined appearance of a stapler and a base. The stapler is shown separately in FIGS. 1-5 in order to disclose aspects of the design that are not apparent from the views showing the assembled members.

The portions of the stapler and the base shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The side view opposite FIG. 3 is a mirror image of FIG. 3 and is not shown. The side view opposite FIG. 8 is a mirror image of FIG. 8 and is not shown.
INVENTORS:

Slowik, Steven C., Scola, Michael J., Jairam, Anthony, Chap, John

THIS PATENT IS REFERENCED BY THESE PATENTS:
Patent Priority Assignee Title
7395955, Jan 06 2006 Staples The Office Superstore, LLC Stapler
7540400, Jan 06 2006 Staples The Office Superstore, LLC Stapler having a moveable strike plate with lockout mechanism
D503877, Apr 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D512616, Dec 21 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D512617, Apr 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D514904, Sep 09 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D515893, Apr 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D516888, Dec 21 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D522329, Apr 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D522825, Apr 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D530578, Sep 09 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler cap
D539106, May 19 2006 Dard Products, Inc. Stapler desk set
D557092, Jul 31 2006 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D574682, Dec 20 2007 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D574683, Dec 20 2007 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
THIS PATENT REFERENCES THESE PATENTS:
Patent Priority Assignee Title
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6068173, May 13 1999 Aska Corporation Ltd. Simple type power stapler
6152347, Jan 30 1998 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Vertical Stapler
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D420266, Mar 03 1999 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D424898, Jan 30 1998 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D436009, Nov 02 1999 APEX MFG. CO., LTD. Stapler
D446430, Oct 28 1999 Isaberg Rapid AB Stapler
ASSIGNMENT RECORDS    Assignment records on the USPTO
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Jan 21 2002SCOLA, MICHAEL J ACCO Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0126260643 pdf
Jan 21 2002SLOWIK, STEVEN C ACCO Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0126260643 pdf
Jan 21 2002JAIRAM, ANTHONYACCO Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0126260643 pdf
Jan 21 2002CHAP, JOHNACCO Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0126260643 pdf
Feb 19 2002Acco Brands, Inc.(assignment on the face of the patent)
Aug 02 2005ACCO Brands, IncACCO Brands USA LLCCHANGE OF NAME SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0166740785 pdf
Aug 17 2005ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATIONCITICORP NORTH AMERICA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTPATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT0169140813 pdf
Aug 17 2005ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC , A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATIONCITICORP NORTH AMERICA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENTPATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT0169140813 pdf
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Sep 30 2009ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLCU S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONSECURITY AGREEMENT0233120902 pdf
Sep 30 2009ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONSECURITY AGREEMENT0233120902 pdf
Apr 30 2012DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENTACCO Brands CorporationRELEASE BY SECURED PARTY SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0281680738 pdf
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Apr 30 2012DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENTGeneral Binding CorporationCORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0738 ASSIGNOR S HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASIGNEES 0284880056 pdf
Apr 30 2012DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENTACCO Brands CorporationCORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0738 ASSIGNOR S HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASIGNEES 0284880056 pdf
Apr 30 2012U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEEGeneral Binding CorporationCORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713 ASSIGNOR S HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES 0284870671 pdf
Apr 30 2012U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEEACCO Brands USA LLCCORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713 ASSIGNOR S HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES 0284870671 pdf
Apr 30 2012U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEEACCO Brands CorporationCORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713 ASSIGNOR S HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES 0284870671 pdf
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May 13 2013BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EXISTING SWING LINE LENDER AND EXISTING L C ISSUERBANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUERASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R F 028217 03600304860001 pdf
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