A high-speed, cold laminating system includes a lamination unit for inline use connected with a paper feeder supplying at least 30 ppm. The lamination unit further includes a set of unheated motor-driven laminating pressure rollers along a laminating path, and a cutter between the rollers and an exit. A diverter gate passes the paper sheets to the laminating path or to the exit without passing along the laminating path. The system includes a controller to control the motor, the diverter gate, and functions of the lamination unit. The controller is programmed to control the motor to pause the pressure rollers with a leading sheet therein while a subsequent sheet moves toward the pressure rollers so a laminated spacing distance between a trailing edge of the leading sheet and a leading edge of the subsequent sheet to equal a prescribed spacing distance.
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processesSafety arrangements
A keyboard for use with an electronic device including an electronic processor. The keyboard includes a printed circuit board that is configured to communicate with the electronic processor of the electronic device, a first plurality of physical keys, and a second plurality of dedicated physical keys. Each of the first plurality of physical keys is movable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. When in the actuated position, each of the first plurality of physical keys is configured to generate a first signal that inserts a character on the electronic device. Each of the second plurality of dedicated physical keys is movable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. When in the actuated position, each of the second plurality of dedicated physical keys is configured to generate a second signal that performs a function in a teleconferencing application running on the electronic device.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
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Glue for glue guns; glue rods for glue guns; adhesives for industrial use; detergents for industrial use and for use in manufacturing processes.. Cleaning preparations, other than for personal use; detergents; cloths impregnated with a detergent, for cleaning; wipes impregnated with a cleaning preparation; cleaning tablets; detergent tablets; cleaning effervescent tablets; detergent effervescent tablets.. Fasteners and fixings; staples for industrial use; staples of metal for plant support and fencing; rivets, brads, nails, cable clamps, blind rivets, eyelets, loops, rings, plugs, all goods of metal; welding and soldering materials; solder; solder wire; wall plugs and wall anchors of metal; expansion plugs of metal; hogrings for fencing and netting.. Powerdriven hand tools; electric and pneumatic handtools, namely, stapling guns, brad guns, staple hammers, staple pliers, nail guns, riveters, blind riveters, eyelet pliers, eyelet punches, staple removers, glue guns, tools for applying adhesive melts, pliers, cable guns, punch pliers, clamps; electric stapling apparatus for book binding machines; power driven staplers for machines for industrial purposes; electric stapling apparatus for printing machines, sorting machines and packaging machines; power driven punching drills; electric hot air guns; battery powered hand tools; welding and soldering equipment, machines and devices; electric soldering apparatus; electric soldering irons; soldering lamps; battery powered glue guns; jets and nozzles for glue guns; battery powered hot air guns; jets and nozzles for hot air guns; battery powered nail guns and nailers; battery powered tackers; battery powered brad nailers; battery powered staple guns; battery powered pruners, pruning shears and pruning saws; battery powered drills, screw drivers and screw extractors; battery powered saws, chainsaws, saber saws, circular saws and jigsaws; battery powered sanders, grinders and angle grinders; battery powered planers, routers; battery powered multi tools; binding machines and battery powered binding machines; soldering apparatus, gas-operated; gas soldering irons. Hand tools; manually operated hand held tools, namely stapling guns, brad guns, staple hammers, staple pliers, nail guns, riveters, blind riveters, eyelet pliers, eyelet punches, staple removers, pliers, cable guns, punch pliers, clamps; loppers and pruners, garden pliers, pliers for plant support and fencing (hand tools); fastening tools and joining tools; setting tools; setting pliers; paint scrapers [hand tools].. Work lights; LED work lights; portable work lights; portable LED work lights; work flood lights; LED work flood lights; work lights for building and renovation work; work lights for painting and upholstery work; work lights for inspection and surveying work; work lights for mechanics and service technicians work; LED work lights for building and renovation work; LED work lights for painting and upholstery work; LED work lights for inspection and surveying work; LED work lights for mechanics and service technicians work; battery powered fans; battery powered fans for ventilation; battery powered extractor fans. Staplers and stapler pliers (office requisites); staples; staples for office purposes and packaging; staple removers; paper hole punches; non-electric stapling machines and stapling pliers for stapling paper; non-electric stapling guns (office requisites); non-electric staplers for paper handling equipment, namely, staplers for photocopiers, staplers for bookbinding apparatus and packaging; tape for household and office purposes; tape dispensers for household and office purposes; adhesives for stationery.. Electrical and thermal insulation articles and materials; heat shrinkable tubing; seals, sealants and fillers; adhesive caulking compounds; silicone sealants; adhesive sealants; sealants for buildings.. Non-metallic fasteners; wall plugs and wall anchors, not of metal; expansion plugs, not of metal.. Cleaning articles; brushes for cleaning; cleaning brushes; battery powered cleaning brushes; cloths for cleaning; cleaning cloths; microfiber cloths for cleaning.
Systems and methods for extracting and digitizing information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material such as that from a planner, notebook, a stack of repositionable notes, or another similar writing surface, and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes markings thereupon and computer readable indicators. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet, send the scan to a server computer, and receive scanned text from the server computer. Upon receiving the scanned text, a ruleset may be applied to format the text and the formatted information is presented on a display of the device.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06V 30/142 - Image acquisition using hand-held instrumentsConstructional details of the instruments
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base, a stabilizing element extending axially from the base, and a movable engagement element partially contained within the stabilizing element. The stabilizing element includes a first end adjacent the base and a second end opposite the first end. The movable engagement element extends from the first end of the stabilizing element to the second end of the stabilizing element. The movable engagement element is movable between an unlocked configuration, in which the movable engagement element is closer to the stabilizing element and the locking head is insertable into the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the movable engagement element is further from the stabilizing element and the locking head is secured to the portable electronic device.
Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06V 30/142 - Image acquisition using hand-held instrumentsConstructional details of the instruments
A video game controller charging base assembly includes an electrical connector configured to connect to a power source, a charging stand that includes a charging connection in communication with the electrical connector to receive electrical power therefrom, and a controller dongle with a first connection configured to electrically attach to a video game controller and a second connection configured to electrically connect to the charging connection. At least one of the charging connection or the second connection can be configured to allow movement of the second connection relative to the charging connection along at least one axis while maintaining electrical connection between the charging connection and the second connection of the controller dongle.
A mobile game controller and full feature game controller combination device may include a first unit comprised of a first body that has a controller interface that is operatively connected to one or more processors disposed in the first body and configured to operatively connect to a gaming device The first body may include one or more rumble motors to provide haptic feedback to a user in response to the gaming device. A first communication port may be operatively mounted to the first body and operatively connected to the one or more processors. The combination device may further include a second unit that has a second body separate from the first body, one or more second rumble motors operatively installed to the second body, and a second communication port configured to communicatively connect to the first communication port such that the one or more processors effectively controls the one or more second rumble motors.
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.
An air purifier may include a filter chamber having a recessed panel. The recessed panel may include openings, a plurality of UV lighting elements, and a plurality of reflectors disposed on, above, below, and/or within the recessed panel to provide a more even distribution of radiation across a surface of a filter. In some embodiments the plurality of reflectors may take the shape of a hyperbolic cone. The plurality of reflectors may be disposed above and/or adjacent to the plurality of UV lighting elements. The plurality of UV lighting elements may be disposed below or within the recessed panel. The plurality of UV lighting elements may include lighting elements which emit Ultraviolet (UV) and/or Ultraviolet C (UVC) wavelength light, such as certain light emitting diodes (LED) light sources to irradiate a surface of the filter.
Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.
G06V 30/412 - Layout analysis of documents structured with printed lines or input boxes, e.g. business forms or tables
G06V 30/142 - Image acquisition using hand-held instrumentsConstructional details of the instruments
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.
An air purifier having a side-access or horizontally-removable air filter assembly may include a housing, a base plate, a filter plate, a filter, and an air blowing unit. In some configurations the air purifier also includes a UV-light source and a removable covering or panel. Once the removable cover is separated from the housing, the filter plate with the filter assembly may be slid horizontally into and out of the housing. Once the filter plate, filter, and UV-light source are removed from the housing, the filter may be replaced, cleaned, and/or inspected.
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a lock mechanism. A lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. A cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A first finger and a second finger are configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger. A user input member coupled to the plunger is selectively actuatable to move the plunger relative to the first and second fingers. When the cam member is in the engaged position, the user input member is precluded from moving from a first position to a second position. When the cam member is in the disengaged position, the user input member is capable of moving from the first position to the second position.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Headsets; Computer keyboard controllers; Computer keyboards; Computer mouse; Computer peripherals; Downloadable computer software development tools; Earphones and headphones; Gaming headsets for use in playing video games; Light emitting diodes (LEDs); LED lighting controls for computer environment illumination; Downloadable computer software for controlling LED lighting; Downloadable mobile application software for controlling light emitting diode lighting; Computer hardware for controlling lighting apparatus; LED lighting controls for illumination of computer hardware Strip lighting for indoor use; Infrared lamps; Flat panel lighting apparatus; LED light strips for decorative purposes Stand adapted for video game controllers; Game controllers in the nature of keyboards for computer games; Video interactive hand-held remote controls for playing electronic games; Gaming mice; Video game interactive remote control units
The invention relates to a wire-binding machine (10) having a housing (12), a reel holder (14), a wire reel (16) which is mounted in the reel holder (14) so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (18) and which has a reel member (20) and a wire wound in roll-shaped form onto the reel member (20), also having a motor arranged in the housing (12), an unwinding device, which is driven by the motor, for unwinding the wire from the reel member (20), and an apparatus for twisting the unwound wire, wherein the reel holder (14) has a main body (22) which is fastened to the housing (12) and in which the wire reel (16) is at least partially accommodated, and wherein the reel holder (14) has a braking device (28) which inhibits rotation of the wire reel (16). According to the invention, the braking device (28) has a first bearing element (30) connected to the main body (22) for conjoint rotation, a second bearing element (32) which is connected to the wire reel (16) for conjoint rotation and is rotatable about the axis of rotation (18) with respect to the first bearing element (30), and a braking element (34) which is arranged between the first and the second bearing element (30, 32) and which, upon rotation of the second bearing element (32) with respect to the first bearing element (30), applies a friction force inhibiting the rotation.
A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a rear wall and configured to support the portable electronic device therein, and a kickstand arrangement coupled to the rear wall, the kickstand arrangement comprising a first kickstand rotatable about a first rotational axis between a stowed position and a support position and a second kickstand rotatable about a second rotational axis transverse to the first rotational axis, wherein the second kickstand is configured to rotate into an auxiliary support position in which the second kickstand extends between the rear wall and the first kickstand.
A computer input device includes a housing having an opening, a ball holder supported relative to the housing and being concentric with the opening, a ball positioned within the ball holder and extending through the opening in the housing, and a scroll ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the ball holder. The ball is movable relative to the ball holder. The ball holder has a track, and the scroll ring has at least one projection received in the track of the ball holder to guide the scroll ring.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
An audio switching device includes a housing, a first user interface, and a controller within the housing and in electronic communication with the first user interface. The controller is configured to connect a first audio source to the audio switching device, connect a first listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the first listening device, receive a first input from the first user interface, disconnect the first listening device in response to receiving the first input, and connect a second audio listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the second listening device.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
An audio switching device includes a housing, a first user interface, and a controller within the housing and in electronic communication with the first user interface. The controller is configured to connect a first audio source to the audio switching device, connect a first listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the first listening device, receive a first input from the first user interface, disconnect the first listening device in response to receiving the first input, and connect a second audio listening device to the audio switching device, such that an output from the first audio source is received at the second listening device.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism having a lock cylinder and a cam member. The lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The cam member has a slot. The security apparatus also includes an engagement mechanism having a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower positioned within the slot of the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for smartphones, tablets and mobile devices used by students for digitization, organization, and the creation of study aids, namely, flashcards from handwritten notes, lists, calendars, and printed materials
A stapler for stapling sheet material with staples, each staple having two staple legs and a staple crown. The stapler having an anvil arm, with a stapling unit being pivotable relative to the anvil arm and including a staple magazine receiving the staples and a driver for pushing staples through the sheet material, with a base part, on which the anvil arm is mounted movably towards it, and with two two-armed bending levers pivotably mounted on the anvil arm about a respective pivot axis, each bending lever having a first and a second lever arm. Upon approach of the anvil arm to the base part, the second lever arms are pivoted and bend the staple legs. The pivot axes extend substantially perpendicular to the staple crowns and the second lever arms have end portions which are arranged offset to one another in the axial direction of the pivot axes.
B25C 5/02 - Manually operated portable stapling toolsHand-held power-operated stapling toolsStaple feeding devices therefor with provision for bending the ends of the staples on to the work
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a compressible element supported by the base. The locking head is adjustable between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed and insertable into and removable from an opening of the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible element is compressed and secured within the opening of the portable electronic device.
A dual roll laminating film cartridge refill for a reusable cartridge loadable in a laminating machine. The refill includes a first roll of continuous adhesive-coated translucent laminating film having a first axial end and a second axial end. The refill includes a second roll of continuous adhesive-coated translucent laminating film having a first axial end and a second axial end. A first connector couples the first axial ends of the first and second rolls at a predefined gap distance. A second connector is independent from and spaced from the first connector, the second connector coupling the second axial ends of the first and second rolls at the predefined gap distance. The first and second connectors are uniquely shaped and asymmetrical to provide a keyed interface to the reusable cartridge.
A document shredder (10) includes a housing (12) which has, in a housing wall (18), an insertion slot (22) for inserting sheet material. The insertion slot (22) has a longitudinal extent between two slot ends (32). The shredder further includes a cutting unit which is arranged in the housing (12) and which has motor-driven cutting tools (24) for shredding the sheet material. The insertion slot (22) is widened transversely with respect to the longitudinal extent in at least one end region (38) that is delimited by one of the slot ends (32).
B02C 18/00 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like
Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.
Systems and methods for extracting information from a sheet of material to facilitate organization of information from paper, and other physical writing surfaces are provided. An example system includes a sheet of material and a device for scanning the sheet with an optical sensor. The sheet of material includes an indication region. The indication region allows for indictors to be marked corresponding with at least one a corresponding subregion to be extracted. The sheet of material further includes at least one fiducial mark for identifying a boundary of the sheet. The device includes a processor operably coupled to the optical sensor for causing the optical sensor to scan the sheet and detect a boundary thereof using the fiducial marks and further identify a designated subregion of the sheet. Upon identification of the designated subregion, the processor is configured to extract information contained in the designated subregion for organization of information.
A monitor riser includes a base configured to be received on a horizontal support surface. A monitor support shelf is situated atop and supported by the base. A slide mechanism is situated below the monitor support shelf. A dry erase pad is supported by the slide mechanism and movable in a frontward direction from a stowed position in which the dry erase pad is at least partially received under the monitor support shelf to an extended position. The dry erase pad, when in the extended position, is movable to a propped position in which the dry erase pad is angled from horizontal to present a dry erase writing surface toward a user at a front side of the monitor support shelf.
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
A47B 97/04 - Easels or stands for blackboards or the like
A47B 21/03 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by adjustable parts, e.g. universally adjustable leaves, arm rests, wrist supports or mouse platforms the parts being horizontally adjustable, e.g. extensible, only
A47B 23/04 - Bed-tablesTraysReading-racksBook-rests supported from table, floor or wall
A security anchor for a portable electronic device having an opening includes a body configured to be engaged by a lock head of a lock, a first engagement element extending from the body and configured to be inserted into the opening of the portable electronic device, a second engagement element extending from the body and configured to be inserted into the opening of the portable electronic device, and a plunger positioned between the first engagement element and the second engagement element. The plunger is linearly slidable and subsequently rotated relative to the body to expand apart the first and second engagement elements.
A security apparatus includes a lock body, an actuator assembly supported by the lock body, the actuator assembly having an engagement feature configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. The security apparatus further includes a lock tip removably coupled to the lock body. The lock tip is movable by the actuator assembly between a locked position, in which the lock tip is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock tip is unsecured from the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the second position to the first position locks the lock tip to the lock body and concurrently locks the lock tip to the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the first position to the second position unlocks the lock tip from the lock body and concurrently unlocks the lock tip from the portable electronic device.
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others
A lock to secure a device having an aperture includes a first inner lock member including a first body having a first end and a second end, and a first bore extending through the first body. The lock also includes a second inner lock member including a second body having a first end and a second end, and a second bore extending through the second body. Both the first ends of the first inner lock member and of the second inner lock member are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the device. The lock further includes an outer lock member including a third body positioned around at least portions of the second ends of the first inner lock member and the second inner lock member, and a security device inserted through the first bore and the second bore to inhibit removal of the lock from the device.
A device for removably coupling one or more sheets of stationery to a notebook or similar item is provided and a portion of the coupling device, such as one or more arms, may extend through one or more holes in the stationery to retain the stationery to the notebook. Providing a device for removably attaching stationery items to a notebook allows students, planners, professionals, and other users to securely retain items in a notebook at a specific location within the pages thereof. In operation, such a coupling device permits users to keep track of a variety of items in a bound component.
A device for removably coupling one or more sheets of stationery to a notebook or similar item is provided and a portion of the coupling device, such as one or more arms, may extend through one or more holes in the stationery to retain the stationery to the notebook. Providing a device for removably attaching stationery items to a notebook allows students, planners, professionals, and other users to securely retain items in a notebook at a specific location within the pages thereof. In operation, such a coupling device permits users to keep track of a variety of items in a bound component.
A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.
An expandable storage device is provided including a first panel and a second panel, along with one or more mechanisms for adjusting the size of a spine therebetween. By one approach, the storage device includes a first panel having a first panel spine portion, a second panel having a second panel spine portion, and one or more actuators, where the first panel spine portion and the second panel spine portion are configured to form a spine of the device having an adjustable width. The one or more actuators may be configured to move between an unlocked and a locked configuration to move the first panel or the second panel relative to one another and selectively retain the spine of the device at variety of adjustable widths. So configured, the device may accommodate an increasing or decreasing number of articles, sheets, or other items placed therein.
A computer input device includes a housing having an opening, a ball holder supported relative to the housing and being concentric with the opening, a ball positioned within the ball holder and extending through the opening in the housing, and a scroll ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the ball holder. The ball is movable relative to the ball holder. The ball holder has a track, and the scroll ring has at least one projection received in the track of the ball holder to guide the scroll ring.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
A computer input device including a housing including a first side and a second side that is spaced apart from the first side, and a ball partially positioned within and rotatable relative to the housing. At least a portion of the ball extends through an aperture in the first side. The computer input device also includes a user-operable actuator accessible from the second side of the housing and configured to eject the ball from the housing.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
A61B 8/12 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters
B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having an aperture includes a lock mechanism including a lock cylinder and a cam member. The cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder. The security apparatus additionally includes an engagement mechanism including a first finger, a second finger, and a plunger. The first finger and the second finger are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger and has a cam follower configured to engage the cam member. As the cam member is rotated by the lock cylinder, the plunger pushes the first finger and the second finger apart from each other to engage the portable electronic device. The lock cylinder defines a rotational axis and the cam member is rotatable about the rotational axis.
A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.
A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.
B42D 13/00 - Loose leaves modified for bindingInserts
B42B 5/12 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires, or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw, or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires, or signatures the elements being coils
A clamp lock includes a body, a lock mechanism coupled to the body, and a clamping member supported by the body and operatively coupled to the lock mechanism. The clamping member and body cooperatively define a slot. The clamping member is movable relative to the body by actuating the lock mechanism from a first position, in which the clamping member is configured to engage the part of the portable electronic device, to a second position, in which the clamping member is configured to disengage the portable electronic device. The clamp lock includes a spring configured to bias the clamping member toward the second position. The slot includes an opening at an outer periphery of the body and an inner channel located inward of the opening. The opening has a first height and the inner channel has a second height that is larger than the first height.
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head including a first part having a first base portion configured to be inserted into an opening of the portable electronic device, a second part that is separate from the first part, the second part having a second base portion configured to be inserted into the opening, and an aperture formed through the first part and the second part. The security apparatus also includes a cable threaded through the aperture to inhibit separation of the first part from the second part and removal of the locking head from the opening. The cable is configured to engage the immovable object.
A computer input device including a housing including a first side and a second side that is spaced apart from the first side, and a ball partially positioned within and rotatable relative to the housing. At least a portion of the ball extends through an aperture in the first side. The computer input device also includes a user-operable actuator accessible from the second side of the housing and configured to eject the ball from the housing.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
A61B 8/12 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters
B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and a first arm supported by the base. The first arm includes a first hook coupled to an end of the first arm. The first hook is configured to engage a first edge of the portable electronic device. The dock further includes a second arm supported by the base. The second arm includes a side door movably coupled to an end of the second arm. The side door has a second hook configured to engage a second edge of the portable electronic device. The side door is movable between a first position, in which the portable electronic device is secured to the dock, and a second position, in which the portable electronic device is removable from the dock.
A dock for a portable electronic device, the dock includes a base including one or more ports, a cradle defining an interior volume configured to house at least a portion of the portable electronic device, the cradle being pivotable relative to the base to change an orientation of the portable electronic device relative to the base, and a security apparatus configured to be inserted into a port of the portable electronic device upon insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle to prohibit removal of the portable electronic device from the dock, the security apparatus including a data and power transmission apparatus that is electrically connected to the one or more ports.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
The invention relates to a stapling device (10) for stapling together sheet material by means of staples (12) which each have two staple legs (14) and one staple bar (16) which connects the staple legs (14) to each other and runs transversely to them. The stapling device has: an anvil limb (26), which has a support plate (38) for supporting the sheet material and a cutting block (40) with two cutting edges (42) for cutting off excess end portions of the staple legs (14); a staple magazine (32), which is mounted pivotably relative to the anvil limb (26) and receives the staples (12) in a row with their staple legs (16) being oriented parallel to one another and bearing against one another; and a stapling unit (30), which has a driver (36) for pushing forward individual staples (12) via the free ends of their staple legs (14) through the sheet material, a lower part (18), on which the anvil limb (26) is supported so as to be movable towards the lower part against a restoring force, and two two-armed bending levers (50), which are mounted on the anvil limb so as to each be pivotable about a separate pivot axis (52) and which each have a first lever arm (54) having a bending face (56) for bending over the staple legs (14) and a second lever arm (58), the second lever arms (58) being pivoted about the pivot axes (52) by being acted on by the lower part (18) as the anvil limb (26) approaches the lower part (18), and the bending faces (56) bending the staple legs (14) over towards one another and cutting off any excess end portions by pressing against the cutting edges (42). In accordance with the invention, the pivot axes (52) run substantially perpendicularly to the staple legs (16) of the staples (12) received in the staple magazine (32), and that the second lever arms (58) have end portions (66) which start at the free ends (64) of the lever arms and which are arranged offset in relation to one another in the axial direction of the pivot axes (52) such that said end portions move past one another as the anvil limb (26) approaches the lower part (18).
B25C 5/02 - Manually operated portable stapling toolsHand-held power-operated stapling toolsStaple feeding devices therefor with provision for bending the ends of the staples on to the work
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Headsets for use with computers, excluding headsets for
hearing protection and headsets using sound amplification to
enhance hearing and/or that provide environmental or
situational sound awareness. Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games.
The invention relates to a document shredder (10) which has: a housing (12) having an insertion slot (22) in a housing wall (18) for inserting sheet material, the insertion slot (22) having a longitudinal extent between two slot ends (32); and a cutting mechanism which is arranged in the housing (12) and has motor-driven cutting tools (24) for comminuting the sheet material. According to the invention, the insertion slot (22) is widened transversely to the longitudinal extent in at least one end region (38) delimited by one of the slot ends (32).
B02C 18/00 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Headsets for use with computers, excluding headsets for
hearing protection and headsets using sound amplification to
enhance hearing and/or that provide environmental or
situational sound awareness. Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games.
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. A lock head is coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member, the lock head configured to selectively engage the electronic device and movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the electronic device. An actuator assembly is spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the force-transmission member. The actuator assembly includes a body and a manual actuator pivotally coupled to the body, the manual actuator being pivotable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others
E05B 53/00 - Operation or control of locks by mechanical transmissions, e.g. from a distance
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Headsets for use with computers, excluding headsets for hearing protection and headsets using sound amplification to enhance hearing and/or that provide environmental or situational sound awareness.
(2) Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Headsets for use with computers, excluding headsets for hearing protection and headsets using sound amplification to enhance hearing and/or that provide environmental or situational sound awareness.
(2) Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games.
Air cleaning units containing an air filter and ultraviolet light; Air filters for air purifiers; Replacement air filters for air purifiers; Ultraviolet light bulbs for use in air purification units; Replacement ultraviolet light bulbs
A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base and an arm movably supported on the base. The arm has a ratchet gear set and a distal end configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the base. The dock further includes a ratchet pawl positioned within the base. The ratchet pawl is movable between a first position, in which the ratchet pawl engages the ratchet gear set to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the base, and a second position, in which the ratchet pawl disengages the ratchet gear set to allow movement of the arm relative to the base. The dock further includes an electronic actuator operable to actuate the ratchet pawl from the first position to the second position.
A filer is disclosed which has front panel and rear panel defining a storage compartment therebetween, the storage compartment having a width. The filer includes a cover coupled to the rear panel and releasably attachable to the front panel to generally cover or seal the storage compartment. A distal portion of the cover has a width that is about equal to or smaller than the width of the storage compartment to allow the distal portion of the front cover to be received in the storage compartment.
A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of pillar structures extending from the base. The plurality of pillar structures is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a ball positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures. The ball is extendable outwardly from a corresponding pillar structure to inhibit the locking head from being removed from the aperture. The locking head further has a linear movable structure positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures and operable to selectively extend outwardly each ball from the plurality of pillar structures. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.
A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.
A binding mechanism including a body portion having a flange opening extending therethrough. The body portion further includes or at least partially defines a body portion opening positioned adjacent a base end of the flange. The binding mechanism has a manually deflectable flange coupled to the body portion. At least part of the flange is insertable through the flange opening from a first side of the body portion to at least partially form a loop on the first side of the body portion. The at least part of the flange is alternatively insertable through the flange opening from a second side of the body portion opposite the first side to at least partially form a loop on the second side of the body portion. The body portion opening is configured to receive the flange therethrough to enable the flange to be positioned on either the first side or the second side of the body portion.
A tab is provided for notebooks and binders. The tab is placed within the space otherwise occupied by a binding, and thus is protected from wear and does not appreciably increase the overall size of the notebook or binder. The tab may be located at a corner of the binding or at an intermediate point along the binding.
B42B 5/12 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires, or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw, or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires, or signatures the elements being coils
94.
Security apparatus including a remote actuator assembly
A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a force-transmission member having a length, a first end, and a second end. The apparatus further includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the force-transmission member. The lock head is movable by the force-transmission member between a locked position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. An actuator assembly spaced a distance from the lock head includes a body, a movable member coupled to the second end of the force-transmission member, and a lock mechanism supported by the body. The lock mechanism is actuatable from a first position to a second position to move the movable member relative to the body such that the lock head moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
E05B 53/00 - Operation or control of locks by mechanical transmissions, e.g. from a distance
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others
A dual roll laminating film cartridge includes a body defining a first end supporting first ends of first and second rolls of continuous translucent laminating film. The body further defines a second end supporting second ends of the first and second rolls, wherein facing surfaces of the films extended from the first and second rolls in an advancing direction are coated with a heat-activated adhesive. A bridge extends between the first and second ends of the body at a position between the first and second rolls, the bridge defining an article chute for the reception of articles to be laminated by the films of the first and second rolls. The cartridge further includes a code indicative of one or more characteristics of the film of the first and second rolls, the code comprising a predetermined flag pattern of coding tabs that project outward from the body.
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processesSafety arrangements
B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
A dual roll laminating film cartridge includes a body defining a first end supporting first ends of first and second rolls of continuous translucent laminating film. The body further defines a second end supporting second ends of the first and second rolls, wherein facing surfaces of the films extended from the first and second rolls in an advancing direction are coated with a heat-activated adhesive. A bridge extends between the first and second ends of the body at a position between the first and second rolls, the bridge defining an article chute for the reception of articles to be laminated by the films of the first and second rolls. The cartridge further includes a code indicative of one or more characteristics of the film of the first and second rolls, the code comprising a predetermined flag pattern of coding tabs that project outward from the body.
B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processesSafety arrangements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Controllers and remotes for controlling mobile devices,
namely, portable computers and smart phones. Remotes and controllers for handheld game players.
A bound component has a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism, and a binder extension attached to either cover. The binder extension folds inwardly in its closed position and has pockets. Also disclosed is a bound component having a front cover attached to a spine attached to a rear cover, a binding mechanism and one or more pockets attached to either cover. The pocket may have one or more closure flaps and may be expandable. Also disclosed is a folder having one or more bound edges and one or more free edges, one or more folder tabs extending from one or more free edges, and a plurality of pages bound to the folder. The pages may be bound to the folder using adhesive, string, staples or other attachment mechanisms. The folder may fit within a traditional file drawer.
B42F 13/16 - Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with claws or rings
B42F 13/22 - Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with claws or rings pivotable about an axis or axes parallel to binding edges in two sections engaging each other when closed
B42F 21/04 - Tabs permanently fastened to sheets, papers, cards, or suspension files
B42F 13/00 - Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots
B42D 3/12 - Book covers combined with other articles
A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the binder device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. Each strap segment is configured to be releasably coupled to only one of the first or second body securing devices.
A45F 3/02 - Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
A45F 3/04 - Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
A45F 4/00 - Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into articles for other useSacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles
A45C 9/00 - Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
A45F 4/02 - Sacks or packs convertible into other articles
100.
Staple pusher assembly and method of installing same
A stapler includes a base, a magazine coupled to the base and configured to house staples, and a staple pusher assembly coupled with the magazine and operable to bias staples in the magazine toward a first end of the magazine where staples are driven out of the magazine. The staple pusher assembly includes a staple pusher defining a cavity, and a constant force spring having a first end coupled to the magazine and a second end that is coiled within the cavity in the staple pusher.
B25C 5/02 - Manually operated portable stapling toolsHand-held power-operated stapling toolsStaple feeding devices therefor with provision for bending the ends of the staples on to the work
