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   D502851
Priority
Apr 02 2004
Filed
Apr 02 2004
Issued
Mar 15 2005
Expiry
Mar 15 2019
Inventors
Kirby, Dav…
Assg.orig
Acco Brand…
Assg.curr
BANK OF AM…
Entity
unknown
Referenced by
25
References
19
Maint.:
n/a
The ornamental design for a stapler, as shown and described.

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

FIG. 2 is a right-side perspective view of the stapler.

FIG. 3 is a left-side perspective view taken from the rear of the stapler.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the stapler.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the stapler.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the stapler; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the stapler.

The portions of the stapler shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The side view opposite FIG. 4 is a mirror image of FIG. 4 and is not shown.
INVENTORS:

Kirby, David W., Coon, Robert C., Gaynes, Stephen J., Sauter, Bruce M.

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
D514904, Sep 09 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D529773, Sep 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
D531470, Sep 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D531866, Sep 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D537688, Sep 01 2005 WORKLIFE BRANDS LLC Stapler hand portion
D537689, Sep 01 2005 WORKLIFE BRANDS LLC Stapler base
D543428, Sep 20 2004 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler base
D557092, Jul 31 2006 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D567609, Jul 31 2006 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D572549, 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
D579295, Jan 16 2008 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D587542, May 14 2008 Plus Stationery Corp. Stapler
D597391, Jan 15 2008 BANK OF AMERICA, N A , AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L C ISSUER Stapler
D622570, May 14 2008 Plus Stationery Corp. Stapler
D679562, Oct 19 2012 TSI Manufacturing LLC Stapler
D694079, Mar 11 2013 ACCO Brands Corporation Stapler cover
D706599, Mar 11 2013 ACCO Brands Corporation Stapler cover
D706600, Mar 11 2013 ACCO Brands Corporation Stapler cover
D740632, Dec 10 2014 ACCO Brands Corporation Stapler
D979362, Sep 17 2021 ACCO Brands Corporation Stapler
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Apr 02 2004Acco Brands, Inc.(assignment on the face of the patent)
Jun 08 2004SAUTER, BRUCE M ACCO Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0154930040 pdf
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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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