Patent ID: 6595509
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B27F,B42C

Abstract:
A stapling apparatus for driving a staple into a sheet stack defined by a plurality of sheets, the stapling apparatus comprising:a first stapler comprising a first cartridge configured to receive a first staple defined by a first leg length, and a first stapling head configured to drive the first staples into the sheet stack; a second stapler comprising a second cartridge configured to receive a second staple defined by a second leg length, and a second stapling head configured to drive the second staples into the sheet stack; a stapler positioning actuator configured to selectively position one of the first or the second stapling heads over a predetermined position on the sheet stack; and a fixed anvil positioned proximate the predetermined position and positioned such that the sheet stack, when being stapled, is positioned between the anvil and the stapling head which is positioned over the predetermined position.