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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2010
Applicant:
Marvin J. Halfen, Hastings, MN (US);
Inventor:
Marvin J. Halfen, Hastings, MN (US);
Assignee:
Smead Manufacturing Company, Hastings, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B42F 13/40 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Disclosed is a multi-function paper handling device primarily for use on pronged papers holders, typically two-pronged, which normally employ a compressor plate to hold papers which are spindled on the prongs. Instead of a compressor plate, the device replaces that function while simultaneously providing a hole punch which provides the holes for the prongs. The punch can also include an alignment guide, a letter opener or other features. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.