Elongated-member-driving apparatus – With means to form member prior to penetration of work
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
With means to form member prior to penetration of work
C227S088000, C227S109000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06871768
ABSTRACT:
A staple forming mechanism having at least first and second configurations. The staple forming mechanism including a bend surface having a first surface width in the first configuration and a second surface width in the second configuration for forming staples having first and second crown sizes, respectively. The forming mechanism also includes at least two side portions spaced apart by a first former width in the first configuration and by a second former width in the second configuration. The side portions cooperate with the bend surface to form the staples. A stapler includes the forming mechanism and a driver including a driving surface having a first driver width in the first configuration and a second driver width in the second configuration for driving the staples of the first and second crown sizes into a stack of papers.
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Adjustable Stapler and Methods Associated Therewith.
Adams David P.
Bargo Kenneth J.
Fridmanovich Valentin
ACCO Brands Inc.
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Smith Scott A.
Weeks Gloria R.
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