Patent ID: 7950555
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: B25C,B65H

Abstract:
1. A desktop accessory comprising: a roll-type tape dispenser configured to dispense tape approximately along a first longitudinal axis as the roll of tape rotates about a first rotational axis perpendicular to said longitudinal axis, said dispenser having a top surface; and a stapler having an arm configured to advance staples approximately along a second longitudinal axis and pivoted on a base about a second rotational axis perpendicular to said second longitudinal axis to eject staples against said base, said base having a bottom surface; said stapler bottom surface and said dispenser top surface having corresponding contours oriented to permit a stable abutment thereof with said stapler seated on said tape dispenser, said abutment preventing relative non-vertical displacement between said tape dispenser and said stapler.