Patent ID: 6062456
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
In a stapler of the type having a shroud, a baseplate, a head end at said shroud containing a staple trigger, a back end at said shroud coupled to said baseplate, and a magazine assembly coupled with said shroud and loaded with staples to be slidably pushed towards said head end of said shroud by a tensioned coil spring within said magazine, the improvement comprising said shroud having a first planar surface extending rearwardly from said head end at a height H.sub.1 above said baseplate, a second planar surface extending forwardly from said back end at a lesser height H.sub.2 above said baseplate, a wall joining said first and second planar surfaces in providing a rearwardly facing platform on said shroud, and a staple extractor secured to said platform extending rearwardly beyond said back end of said shroud.