Abstract:
A stapler and a method for holding a stapler open to inhibit the stapler from closing unexpectedly. The stapler includes a base, a magazine for receiving staples, and a cover assembly pivotable between an open position and a closed position with respect to the magazine. The stapler also includes a holding device coupled to the stapler that holds the cover assembly in the open position with respect to the magazine when the cover assembly is pivoted to the open position.
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for reconfiguring an ID code associated with a receiver to enable a receiver to respond to data packets tagged with the ID code sent from a desired transmitter. A preferred embodiment includes a transmitter, selectively responsive to an enable command, for broadcasting a data packet at a first power level when the enable command is asserted, the data packet including an ID code, the transmitter broadcasting an ID configuration command having a configuration ID code at a second power level less than the first power level when the enable signal is deasserted. The preferred embodiment of a method for operating a transmitter includes the steps of broadcasting a data packet at a first power level when an enable signal is asserted, the data packet including an ID code; and broadcasting an ID configuration command at a second power level less than the first power level when the enable signal is deasserted, the ID configuration command including a new ID code.
Abstract:
A stapler anvil and method for clinching a staple is disclosed. The anvil (14) includes a body (70) having a well (74). The well has an axis extending between the legs of a staple and is defined by a first surface (82) having a first portion (94)along which the first leg of the staple is directed as the staple is being clinched, and a second portion (98) extending substantially at an angle relative to the first portion to direct the second leg of the staple at least partially away from the axis as the staple is clinched. The well is further defined by a second surface (86) spaced from the first surface. The second surface is configured to redirect the second leg of the staple at least partially back toward the axis after the second leg has been directed at least partially away from the axis by the second portion of the first surface.
Abstract:
A stapler anvil and method for clinching a staple is disclosed. The anvil (14) includes a body (70) having a well (74). The well has an axis extending between the legs of a staple and is defined by a first surface (82) having a first portion (94)along which the first leg of the staple is directed as the staple is being clinched, and a second portion (98) extending substantially at an angle relative to the first portion to direct the second leg of the staple at least partially away from the axis as the staple is clinched. The well is further defined by a second surface (86) spaced from the first surface. The second surface is configured to redirect the second leg of the staple at least partially back toward the axis after the second leg has been directed at least partially away from the axis by the second portion of the first surface.
Abstract:
A folder (1) includes an outer layer (2) comprising first (15) and second (20) outer panels pivotally connected together and having an interior side facing an interior of the folder when the folder is closed, an inner layer extending over at least a portion of the interior side of the outer layer and defining an intermediate region between the inner and outer layers, and an intermediate layer disposed in the intermediate region in a first portion of the interior region (65), but not extending into a second portion of the intermediate region, wherein the second portion is disposed adjacent the first portion such that a pocket is defined between the outer and inner layers in the second portion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a punch (1) for punching a workpiece. In particular, the invention relates to a punch including a base (6) to stably support the punch and a support member configured to accommodate and locate the workpiece in a punching position. The support member is preferably movably connected to the base and preferably includes at least one punch member (3) configured and operably associated with the support portion to punch the workpiece in the punching position upon an actuation movement of the support member with respect to the base. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a punch having a paper tray oriented at an angle with respect to the base to support a sufficient portion of a sheet of paper to prevent an unsupported portion from falling over and withdrawing from the support portion. In particular, the paper tray and punch mechanism are oriented to expel paper chips such that the chips are visible to an operator as they are punched.
Abstract:
The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for facilitating Internet Commerce from a personal computer. In particular, the present invention comprises a method and apparatus for automatically connecting a user to an ecommerce site associated with an ecommerce key of a keypad device, and financially rewarding the referral source for the communication after it is made.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed. The method includes obtaining an apparatus including a platform and at least one support for use over or under a desk surface, attaching the apparatus under the desk surface, and placing the apparatus over the desk surface.
Abstract:
A security device (300') for preventing removal and theft of valuable devices includes an alarm (333) that is coupled to a cable (32). At a distal end of the cable, a locking device is provided. The locking device is coupled to valuable device. The other end of the cable is coupled to the alarm. The alarm includes a power source. A lock plate (309') is placed over the power source. The cable is routed through the alarm and through the lock plate prior to coupling the locking device to the portable electronic device. With the cable through the alarm and the lock plate, the lock plate cannot be removed and thus, the power source is inaccessible. A wire loop runs through the cable and is coupled to the alarm such that if the cable is cut, the circuit is broken and the alarm sounds.
Abstract:
A stapler for binding a stack of sheets includes a base, a staple driving mechanism coupled to the base, and a sheet locating device coupled to the base. The sheet locating device includes a guide having first and second guide members and is movable with respect to the staple driving mechanism from a first rotational orientation relative to the staple driving mechanism to a second rotational orientation. The stapler can be used to perform a method of stapling wherein a first stack of sheets receives a staple in a first rotational orientation with respect to the guide, and a second stack of sheets receives a staple in a second rotational orientation with respect to the guide by moving the guide between first and second rotational orientations.