Patent ID: 6286745
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B25C,B25F,B26B

Abstract:
A multipurpose handheld implement comprising:a first member and a second member, said first and second members being connected together to move between a first position, in which they form an elongated body, and a second position;wherein said first and second members comprise a staple magazine, a staple driver and a staple anvil of a stapler;wherein said first and second members comprise a punch, a hole die and a lever of a puncher, said lever positioned to actuate the punch;said members when in the second position forming an interspace to receive a workpiece for processing by one of the stapler and the puncher as the first and second members are moved relative to one another;a releasable latch operative to hold the first and second members in the first position.