Nancy J Garner

US Patent:

6386418, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Jul 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/628611

Inventors:

Nancy T. Garner - New Bern NC 28562

International Classification:

B25C 506

US Classification:

227133, 227134, 227156

Abstract:

Described is a hand-held stapler that can be supported in the palm of a users hand, so that both of the users hands are available to position and hold items before and during stapling. The stapler includes an egg-shaped or domed stapler head conforming to and fitting against the users palm, and a strap to hold the domed surface against the palm while freeing the users fingers for positioning and holding the item to be stapled. A staple magazine carried on the staple head is moveable from an uncompressed position to a compressed position to discharge a staple when the stapler is pressed against a surface. A support base may be included to support the stapler head and magazine when not in use.