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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2019
Stampin' Up! Inc., Riverton, UT (US);
John Ericson, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Jessica Gallagher, Sandy, UT (US);
Tanner Smedley, Herriman, UT (US);
Mike Vanderlinden, Holladay, UT (US);
Kyle Hill, Farmington, UT (US);
Stampin' Up! Inc., Riverton, UT (US);
Abstract
A stamping tool is provided including a base and a cover. The cover is removably affixed to the base through a hinging assembly. The base can include a first base hinge and a second base hinge substantially perpendicular to the first base hinge. The base hinges can be one or more hinge sections. The hinge sections can include a first wall and a second wall that can be biased to define a cavity that is accessible through a channel between the first wall and the second wall. Hinge sections can be separated by one or more receptacles. The cover can include one or more hinge bars corresponding to the hinge sections on the base. The hinge bars can have an unequal aspect ratio allowing for easy insertion and removal of the cover. The cover can also include one or more protrusions separating the hinge bars. These protrusions correspond to the receptacles on the base. A method of stamping an article is also included wherein the stamping tool is provided. The cover is placed in an open position relative to the base. A stamp is adhered to the bottom surface of the cover. The article to be stamped is placed on the top surface of the base. A quantity of ink is applied to the stamp and, as the cover is placed in a closed position, the stamp is brought into contact with the article thereby stamping the article with the ink.