Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Truong, Thanh K. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Miscellaneous
C227S063000, C227S120000, C007S160000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11097090
ABSTRACT:
A stapler and detachable accessory combination includes a stapler having a base with an accessory storage chamber. A detachable accessory defines an operating end, a non-operating end, and a grasping portion intermediate the operating and non-operating ends. The detachable accessory is insertable into and removable from the storage chamber such that the operating end leads during insertion into the storage chamber and the non-operating end leads during removal from the storage chamber. The accessory can be a staple remover, a hole punch, a pencil sharpener, or other office tool.
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Gaynes Stephen J.
Kirby David W.
Page Richard J.
Sohi Bikramjeet S.
ACCO Brands USA LLC
Lopez Michelle
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Truong Thanh K.
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