STAPLER

HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch includes a base and a handle assembly to actuate a punch pin. The base may include a housing enclosing a punch head, and the housing may include an opening where the handle assembly is adapted to be recessed within the opening. The handle assembly may include a first linkage and a second linkage, each pivotally coupled to the base, and a third linkage pivotally coupled to both the first and second linkages, where the third linkage is arranged to move substantially parallel to the base. The first linkage may be substantially parallel to the second linkage when the punch pin is in a rest position, and the second linkage may be configured to nest within the first linkage when the punch pin is in a deployed position.

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DESKTOP STAPLER INCLUDING A PIVOTING LEVER

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body (3).

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder. At least one tab may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

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MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

BINDER

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

DESKTOP STAPLER WITH LOCKOUT

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is 0 beneath the stapler body (3).

HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch includes a base and a handle assembly to actuate a punch pin. The base may include a housing enclosing a punch head, and the housing may include an opening where the handle assembly is adapted to be recessed within the opening. The handle assembly may include a first linkage and a second linkage, each pivotally coupled to the base, and a third linkage pivotally coupled to both the first and second linkages, where the third linkage is arranged to move substantially parallel to the base. The first linkage may be substantially parallel to the second linkage when the punch pin is in a rest position, and the second linkage may be configured to nest within the first linkage when the punch pin is in a deployed position.

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a rotatable support having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

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HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch (10) includes a base (12) and a lever system (20) to actuate a punch (18, 98). The lever system includes a first lever (22) having an end pivotally connected to the first end (14) of the base and a second lever (24) having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base (16). Actuation of a free end (25) of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock (140) is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever (32) having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Ring binder mechanism

Stapler

MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

Ring binder mechanism

STAPLER

MOLDED BINDER

A binder (20) having molding (70, 80) thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels (40, 50) connected to one another by a hinge (90, 95) and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels (40, 50) and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding (70, 80) may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding (70, 80) may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding (70, 80) may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding (70, 80) may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding (70, 80) on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed. overmolding may be employed.

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Molded binder

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

RING BINDER MECHANISM

A binder mechanism (20) includes a rotatable support (110) having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button (70) that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider (90, 102) that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement (120, 114) aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch (10) includes a base (12) and a lever system (20) to actuate a punch (18, 98). The lever system includes a first lever (22) having an end pivotally connected to the first end (14) of the base and a second lever (24) having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base (16). Actuation of a free end (25) of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock (140) is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever (32) having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch includes a base and a handle assembly to actuate a punch pin. The base may include a housing enclosing a punch head, and the housing may include an opening where the handle assembly is adapted to be recessed within the opening. The handle assembly may include a first linkage and a second linkage, each pivotally coupled to the base, and a third linkage pivotally coupled to both the first and second linkages, where the third linkage is arranged to move substantially parallel to the base. The first linkage may be substantially parallel to the second linkage when the punch pin is in a rest position, and the second linkage may be configured to nest within the first linkage when the punch pin is in a deployed position.

BINDER

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder com prises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the bi nder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with t he outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located beh ind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

RING BINDER MECHANISM

A binder mechanism (20) includes a rotatable support (110) having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button (70) that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider (90, 102) that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement (120,114) aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

Molded binder

A binder (20) having molding (70, 80) thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels (40, 50) connected to one another by a hinge (90, 95) and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels (40, 50) and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding (70, 80) may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding (70, 80) may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding (70, 80) may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding (70, 80) may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding (70, 80) on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed. overmolding may be employed.

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

HOLE PUNCH

A hole punch (10) includes a base (12) and a lever system (20) to actuate a punch (18, 98). The lever system includes a first lever (22) having an en d pivotally connected to the first end (14) of the base and a second lever ( 24) having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base (16). Ac tuation of a free end (25) of the second lever causes the first lever to mov e. In one embodiment, a lock (140) is operatively coupled to the lever syste m and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed pos ition. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever (32) hav ing a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end oper atively coupled to the second lever.

MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

MOLDED BINDER

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

MOLDED BINDER

A binder (20) having molding (70, 80) thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels (40, 50) connected to one another by a hinge (90, 95) and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels (40, 50) and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding (70, 80) may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding (70, 80) may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding (70, 80) may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding (70, 80) may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding (70, 80) on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed. overmolding may be employed.

Hole punch

MOLDED BINDER

Stapler

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body (3).

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a binder mechanism (20) of a rotatable support (110) having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button (70) that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider (90, 102) that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center structure (120, 114) is beneficial for maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

Stapler

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is 0 beneath the stapler body (3).

Binder

Stapler

Molded binder

Binder

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Binder spine with opening

Stapler

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body (3).

Molded binder

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Binder

Hole punch

A hole punch includes a base and a lever system to actuate a punch. The lever system includes a first lever having an end pivotally connected to the first end of the base and a second lever having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base. Actuation of a free end of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

Hole punch

A hole punch (10) includes a base (12) and a lever system (20) to actuate a punch (18, 98). The lever system includes a first lever (22) having an end pivotally connected to the first end (14) of the base and a second lever (24) having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base (16). Actuation of a free end (25) of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock (140) is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever (32) having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

Stapler

A stapler (1) includes a body (3) and a strike plate (7) movably mounted to the body (3) between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate (7) is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate (7) may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism (6) against the bias of a power spring (8), whereupon the energy stored in the power spring (8) is applied to the strike plate (7) to drive the staple. A stapler (1) may include a lockout (14) which inhibits movement of the strike plate (7) toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body (3).

Stapler

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Hole punch

A hole punch includes a base and a handle assembly to actuate a punch pin. The base may include a housing enclosing a punch head, and the housing may include an opening where the handle assembly is adapted to be recessed within the opening. The handle assembly may include a first linkage and a second linkage, each pivotally coupled to the base, and a third linkage pivotally coupled to both the first and second linkages, where the third linkage is arranged to move substantially parallel to the base. The first linkage may be substantially parallel to the second linkage when the punch pin is in a rest position, and the second linkage may be configured to nest within the first linkage when the punch pin is in a deployed position.

Hole punch

A hole punch (10) includes a base (12) and a lever system (20) to actuate a punch (18, 98). The lever system includes a first lever (22) having an end pivotally connected to the first end (14) of the base and a second lever (24) having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base (16). Actuation of a free end (25) of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock (140) is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever (32) having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

Notebook

Notebook spine window

Binder

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a rotatable support having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

MOLDED BINDER

MOLDED BINDER

Pair of notebook pocket buttons

Molded binder

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a rotatable support having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

MOLDED BINDER

Stapler having a moveable strike plate with lockout mechanism

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Binder spine hinge

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a rotatable support having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder. At least one tab may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

Loose leaf binder and its manufacture method

A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or atthe corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Hole punch

A hole punch includes a base and a handle assembly to actuate a punch pin. The base may include a housing enclosing a punch head, and the housing may include an opening where the handle assembly is adapted to be recessed within the opening. The handle assembly may include a first linkage and a second linkage, each pivotally coupled to the base, and a third linkage pivotally coupled to both the first and second linkages, where the third linkage is arranged to move substantially parallel to the base. The first linkage may be substantially parallel to the second linkage when the punch pin is in a rest position, and the second linkage may be configured to nest within the first linkage when the punch pin is in a deployed position.

Notebook pocket

Binder

Ring binder mechanism

A binder mechanism includes a rotatable support having ring segments that can be locked in a closed configuration. The binder mechanism includes a horizontal and/or a flush mounted push button that opens and/or unlocks the rotatable support. The push button acts on a ramped slider that causes the rotatable support to rotate open. An over-center arrangement aids in maintaining the binder mechanism closed or opened.

Stapler

A stapler includes a body and a strike plate movably mounted to the body between a rest position and a loaded position. The strike plate is adapted to drive a staple into a target object. The strike plate may be moved from the rest position to the loaded position by a loading mechanism against the bias of a power spring, whereupon the energy stored in the power spring is applied to the strike plate to drive the staple. A stapler may include a lockout which inhibits movement of the strike plate toward the loaded position unless a work piece is beneath the stapler body.

Hole punch

Two-Step Subranging ADC Architecture

First and second track and hold stages track and store an input voltage for a sample of an analog input signal. A coarse reference ladder provides a plurality of coarse references. The coarse reference ladder includes a first coarse reference and a second coarse reference ladder. A coarse ADC performs a first comparison of the input voltage and the coarse references and outputs a coarse output based on the first comparison. A switch matrix includes switches and is configured to close a switch corresponding to a coarse reference based on the coarse output. A fine reference ladder provides fine references. A fine ADC performs a second comparison of the input voltage and the fine references and outputs a fine output based on the second comparison. Logic outputs a digital output for the sample of the analog input signal based on the coarse output and the fine output. 1. An analog to digital converter comprising:a first coarse reference ladder including a plurality of first unit resistors and a plurality of first taps associated with the plurality of first unit resistors to provide a plurality of coarse references to a coarse analog to digital converter (coarse ADC), wherein the plurality of coarse references provided to the coarse ADC are static in value; anda second coarse reference ladder including a plurality of second unit resistors and a plurality of second taps associated with the plurality of second unit resistors to provide the plurality of coarse references, wherein one of the plurality of coarse references is selected to be provided to a fine analog to digital converter (fine ADC).2. apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second coarse reference ladder is free of loading from the coarse ADC.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein free of loading is from comparators of the coarse ADC.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein reference voltages of the plurality of coarse references provided to the coarse ADC from the first coarse reference ladder do not change.5. The ...

Automated detection of carton damage

Methods and systems for automated detection of carton defects are disclosed. One method includes capturing one or more images of a carton via a camera system at a routing location within a warehouse of a retail supply chain, and applying a machine learning model to determine a likelihood of damage of the carton. The method can include, based on the likelihood of damage being above a particular threshold, identifying the carton as damaged. A carton assessment record can be stored in a carton damage tracking database, including the one or more images of the carton alongside the likelihood of damage and the routing location.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING AN ANALOG SIGNAL TO A DIGITAL SIGNAL BASED ON REFERENCE VOLTAGES PROVIDED BY REFERENCE LADDERS

A circuit including first and second reference ladders, a selection circuit, first and second analog to digital converters (ADCs), and a summer. The first reference ladder is configured to provide first reference voltages via first taps. The selection circuit is configured to select one of the first reference voltages. The second reference ladder is configured to, based on the selected one of the first reference voltages, provide second reference voltages via second taps. The first ADC is configured to convert the first version of the analog input signal to a first digital signal. The second ADC is configured to, based on the second reference voltages, convert the second version of the analog input signal to a second digital signal. The summer is configured to generate a digital output signal based on the first and second digital signals. 1. A circuit comprising:a first reference ladder configured to provide a plurality of first reference voltages via a plurality of first taps;a selection circuit connected to the plurality of first taps, wherein the selection circuit is configured to select one of the plurality of first reference voltages;a second reference ladder configured to, based on the selected one of the plurality of first reference voltages, provide a plurality of second reference voltages via a plurality of second taps;a first analog to digital converter configured to (i) receive a first version of an analog input signal, and (ii) convert the first version of the analog input signal to a first digital signal;a second analog to digital converter connected to the plurality of second taps, wherein the second analog to digital converter is configured to (i) receive a second version of the analog input signal, and (ii) based on the plurality of second reference voltages, convert the second version of the analog input signal to a second digital signal; anda summer configured to generate a digital output signal based on (i) the first digital signal, and (ii) the ...

Hole punch

A hole punch includes a base and a lever system to actuate a punch. The lever system includes a first lever having an end pivotally connected to the first end of the base and a second lever having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base. Actuation of a free end of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever.

Source follower with gain compensation, and circuits and methods for source follower gain error compensation

Circuits and methods for compensating for an input-dependent gain error in a buffer and/or amplifier circuit, including applying a dynamic current to the input transistor. Circuits generally include a dynamic current supply coupled to a terminal of the input transistor, the dynamic current supply providing a compensating current. The compensating current can have a magnitude equal to the output impedance of the input transistor times a magnitude of the output voltage. The compensating current can be provided via a current mirror, or directly to a terminal of the input transistor. Methods generally include regulating variations in the current through the input transistor by sinking or sourcing a static current and a dynamic current at a terminal of the input transistor. The dynamic current can be regulated in response to a variation in the input signal.

Binder spine hinge

Molded binder

A binder (20) having molding (70, 80) thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels (40, 50) connected to one another by a hinge (90, 95) and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels (40, 50) and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding (70, 80) may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding (70, 80) may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding (70, 80) may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding (70, 80) may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding (70, 80) on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed. overmolding may be employed.

Notebook

Automated detection of carton damage

Methods and systems for automated detection of carton damage are disclosed. One method includes capturing one or more images of a carton via a camera system at a routing location within a warehouse of a retail supply chain, and applying a machine learning model to determine a likelihood of damage of the carton. The method can include, based on the likelihood of damage being above a particular threshold, identifying the carton as damaged. A carton assessment record can be stored in a carton damage tracking database, including the one or more images of the carton alongside the likelihood of damage and the routing location.

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Spritzgegossene ordner

Spritzgegossene ordner

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Electromagnetic interference cancellation for wireline receivers, with safety function

Electromagnetic interference cancellation for wireline receivers, with safety function

Embodiments of the present disclosure utilizes the natural properties of RFI noise on a wireline link. Since differential RFI noise in the system has some correlation with the common mode noise on the cable, a replica of RFI noise can be regenerated by an adaptive filter based on information about the common mode noise. The replica RFI is subtracted from the equalizer output prior to the data decision circuitry or slicer. In this method, the system does not require expensive cable, nor does the equalizer suffer additional loss due to an RFI notch filter. Since RFI can be detected and mitigated, this information can also be coupled to safety systems to increase functional safety under high EMI conditions.

Electromagnetic Interference Cancellation for Wireline Receivers

Embodiments of the present disclosure utilizes the natural properties of RFI noise on a wireline link. Since differential RFI noise in the system has some correlation with the common mode noise on the cable, a replica of RFI noise can be regenerated by an adaptive filter based on information about the common mode noise. The replica RFI is subtracted from the equalizer output prior to the data decision circuitry or slicer. In this method, the system does not require expensive cable, nor does the equalizer suffer additional loss due to an RFI notch filter. Since RFI can be detected and mitigated, this information can also be coupled to safety systems to increase functional safety under high EMI conditions.

Two-step subranging ADC architecture

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

Binder

A binder for holding papers or other objects is described. The binder comprises a window. (5) which enables a user to identify the contents of the binder. The outer surface of the window (50) may be substantially flush with the outer surface of the binder (44). At least one tab (7) may be located behind the window which enables a user to load a label and holds the label such that it is viewable through the window.

Filter for attenuating undesired frequencies in a signal

In some implementations, a circuit includes an operational amplifier having a positive input, a negative input, and an output, the output being connected to the negative input; a first capacitor to receive the input signal; a second capacitor connected in series with the first capacitor, the second capacitor to provide a first signal to a positive input of the operational amplifier; a first resistor connected in series with the first capacitor, the first resistor to provide a second signal to the negative input of the operational amplifier; a second resistor to receive the input signal; a third resistor connected in series with the second resistor, the third resistor to provide a third signal to the positive input of the operational amplifier; and a third capacitor connected in series with the second resistor, the third capacitor to provide a fourth signal to the negative input of the operational amplifier.

Automated detection of carton damage

Methods and systems for automated detection of carton defects are disclosed. One method includes capturing one or more images of a carton via a camera system at a routing location within a warehouse of a retail supply chain, and applying a machine learning model to determine a likelihood of damage of the carton. The method can include, based on the likelihood of damage being above a particular threshold, identifying the carton as damaged. A carton assessment record can be stored in a carton damage tracking database, including the one or more images of the carton alongside the likelihood of damage and the routing location.

Adaptive charging systems and methods for a successive-approximation analog-to-digital converter

A successive-approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) includes a SAR circuit configured to generate a digital code based on an analog input signal. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is configured to convert the digital code to an analog voltage. The SAR circuit is further configured to generate a digital output signal based on a comparison between the analog input signal and the analog voltage. A first capacitor is configured to provide a reference voltage to the DAC. An adaptive charging module is configured to stabilize the reference voltage provided to the DAC by selectively connecting to a supply voltage during a first operating phase of the ADC to store a charge in the adaptive charging module and selectively connecting to the first capacitor during a second operating phase of the ADC to combine the charge stored in the adaptive charging module with a charge of the first capacitor.