US3714857A
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Punch
Assignee: Swingline Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-09
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A punch is shown having a body, a punch element pivotally connected to the body, and a guide member slidably movable within the body. The guide member has indicia thereupon which are selectively viewable through an opening within the body. A latch structure is provided to selectively retain the guide member in various positions. Holding means are also provided to selectively retain the punch element in depressed position.
Inventors
- 👤 W Stuertz
- 👤 S Martorano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:01
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26F; B26F1/00; B26F1/32; B26F1/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/748; Y10T83/7593; Y10T83/76; Y10T83/849; Y10T83/853; Y10T83/855; Y10T83/856; Y10T83/857; Y10T83/858; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8821; Y10T83/8841; Y10T83/885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A punch having a body, a plurality of spaced upstanding supports upon said body, a perforating member slidably disposed within each of said upstanding supports, an actuating member disposed within each of said supports and extending thereacross, said actuating member connected to each of said perforating members, said actuating member being also provided with a longitudinal recess therewithin, holding means upon each of said perforating members connected with said longitudinal recess, a handle member secured to said actuating member and a retaining member operatively connected with said actuating member and having a projection adapted to selectively fit wIthin the recess within said actuating member so that said handle member can be retained in downward position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A punch having a body, a plurality of spaced upstanding supports upon said body, a perforating member slidably disposed within each of said upstanding supports, an actuating member disposed within each of said supports and extending thereacross, said actuating member connected to each of said perforating members, said actuating member being also provided with a longitudinal recess therewithin, holding means upon each of said perforating members connected with said longitudinal recess, a handle member secured to said actuating member and a retaining member operatively connected with said actuating member and having a projection adapted to selectively fit wIthin the recess within said actuating member so that said handle member can be retained in downward position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A punch having a body, a plurality of spaced upstanding supports upon said body, a perforating member slidably disposed within each of said upstanding supports, an actuating member disposed within each of said supports and extending thereacross, said actuating member connected to each of said perforating members, said actuating member being also provided with a longitudinal recess therewithin, holding means upon each of said perforating members connected with said longitudinal recess, a handle member secured to said actuating member and a retaining member operatively connected with said actuating member and having a projection adapted to selectively fit wIthin the recess within said actuating member so that said handle member can be retained in downward position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A punch having a body, a plurality of spaced upstanding supports upon said body, a perforating member slidably disposed within each of said upstanding supports, an actuating member disposed within each of said supports and extending thereacross, said actuating member connected to each of said perforating members, said actuating member being also provided with a longitudinal recess therewithin, holding means upon each of said perforating members connected with said longitudinal recess, a handle member secured to said actuating member and a retaining member operatively connected with said actuating member and having a projection adapted to selectively fit wIthin the recess within said actuating member so that said handle member can be retained in downward position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A punch as described in claim 1 said retaining member provided with an elongated opening therewithin, said projection extending into said opening, said actuating member provided with an annular groove at one end thereof and said retaining member being disposed within said annular groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A punch as described in claim 2 said actuating member projecting transversely from one of said upstanding supports and said annular groove being provided upon the projecting portion of said actuating member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A punch as described in claim 2 including a guide member slidably movable within said body and means to retain said guide member in selectively pre-determined positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A punch as described in claim 4 including an opening upon said body and a plurality of indicia upon said guide selectively registerable with the opening therewithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A punch as described in claim 5 said means to retain said guide member in selectively pre-determined positions comprising a latch member upon said body and spaced means upon said guide selectively abuttable with said latch member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |