Patent ID: 6286744
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B27F

Abstract:
A stapler for attaching a plurality of sheets of material using a staple, the staple having two prongs, each prong having a free end, the stapler comprising:a base for supporting the staple in a fixed position, the base having a first piece and a second piece, at least one of the first piece and the second piece being movable to secure and release the staple;a drill for producing two holes in a stack of material, each hole being aligned with one of the prongs of the staple;a clamp for compressing a stack of material onto the staple;a ram for driving the staple into the stack of material;a staple cutter for cutting the free end of each one of the prongs at a predetermined height above the stack of material; anda staple cincher for folding the free end of each one of the prongs onto the stack of material.