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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2005
David W. Kirby, Lemont, IL (US);
Robert C. Coon, Chicago, IL (US);
Stephen J. Gaynes, McHenry, IL (US);
David W. Kirby, Lemont, IL (US);
Robert C. Coon, Chicago, IL (US);
Stephen J. Gaynes, McHenry, IL (US);
Acco Brands USA LLC, Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Abstract
A stapler including a base having a first end, a second end, and opposite sides. A staple magazine is connected to the base for movement with respect to the base during stapling operations. A cover assembly is connected to the base. The first end of the base includes first and second hip portions such that the staple magazine and cover assembly are received within the hip portions. In some embodiments, the hip portions each include a cutout portion. In other embodiments, the hip portions each include a rib extending inwardly toward the magazine.