ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150273931 | SHEET STACKING DEVICE - A sheet stacking device includes a vacuum system that delivers an individual sheet toward a binder element, a sheet deflector element that presses an end of the individual sheet onto the binder element, and a sheet kick-down element that presses the individual sheet away from the vacuum system. | 10-01-2015 |
20150242665 | PROXIMITY TAG WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNAS - A wireless device configured to communicate with a mobile communication device in an object tracking system includes a transceiver configured to send and receive messages with the mobile communication device. Each message has a signal strength value. The wireless device also includes a first antenna coupled to the transceiver for sending and receiving the messages, a second antenna coupled to the transceiver for alternatively sending and receiving the messages, and a processor coupled to the transceiver. The processor is operable to switch between using one of the first antenna and the second antenna based on the signal strength value of an associated message. | 08-27-2015 |
20150177362 | PROXIMITY TAGS FOR VEHICLES - An object tracking system includes a wireless device having a first antenna, a first transceiver coupled to the first antenna, and a sensor coupled to the first transceiver and configured to monitor a parameter of the vehicle. The parameter is related to an operational state of the vehicle. The object tracking system also includes a mobile communication device having a second antenna, a second transceiver coupled to the second antenna and configured to communicate with the wireless device, and a processor coupled to the second transceiver. The processor is operable to generate a first list of objects when the vehicle is in a first operational state, generate a second list of wireless when the vehicle is in a second operational state, and compare the second list of objects to the first list of objects. | 06-25-2015 |
20150174780 | IN-LINE PUNCHING MACHINE - A material punching machine includes a guide member defining a material pathway for transporting a piece of material through the machine. The machine also includes a first sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a first position of a trailing edge of the material as the material moves through the material pathway. The machine also includes a second sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a second position of the trailing edge of the material as the material moves through the material pathway. The machine also includes a punch element that punches a first aperture in the piece of material in a first area of the piece of material based on detection of the trailing edge by the first sensor, and punches a second aperture in another area of the piece of material based on detection of the trailing edge by the second sensor. | 06-25-2015 |
20150158161 | STORED ENERGY STAPLER - A stored energy stapler includes a base portion and a first lever pivotally coupled to the base portion. The first lever includes a front end and a back end. The stapler also includes a second lever pivotally coupled to the base portion about a pivot point, the second lever having a front end and a back end, and a striker element at the front end for driving a staple out of the stapler. The stapler also includes a biasing member coupled to both the first lever and the second lever that biases the back ends of the first and second levers apart from one another. The pivot point is disposed between the striker element and the biasing member. | 06-11-2015 |
20150122966 | LOCKER STRAP SYSTEM - A system for use with a locker door having an upper divider and a lower divider, the system including a strap including a first portion, a second portion, and a body portion extending an entire length therebetween. The first portion of the strap is adapted to be secured to the upper divider of the locker door, and the second portion of the strap is adapted to be secured to the lower divider of the locker door. A component is included that is adapted to be releasably coupled to the body portion of the strap while the first portion of the strap is secured to the upper divider of the locker door and the second portion of the strap is simultaneously secured to the lower divider of the locker door. | 05-07-2015 |
20150115021 | Quick-Mount Folder - A folder system including a folder having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled to the first panel along a pivot line. The folder further includes a spine portion positioned between the first and second panels at the pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough. The spine portion further includes a slit extending from an outer edge of the spine portion to the hole to enable a binding device to be passed through the slit into the hole. | 04-30-2015 |
20150084579 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit for charging a portable electronic device includes a port configured to be coupled to the portable electronic device, a power switch coupled to the port and configured to be coupled to a power supply, and a control circuit coupled to the power switch and the port. The power switch is switchable between an open state and a closed state. The control circuit is operable to control the power switch based on an amount of charging current drawn by the portable electronic device through the port. | 03-26-2015 |
20150076188 | RUGGED CASES FOR TABLETS - An apparatus for housing and displaying a portable electronic device includes a housing having a window sized to display a portion of a screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the housing. The apparatus also includes a first recess disposed in the housing, the first recess sized and configured to hold a stylus at a first angle relative to the housing. The apparatus also includes a second recess disposed in the housing, the second recess sized and configured to hold the stylus at a second, different angle relative to the housing. | 03-19-2015 |
20150054273 | Component with Display Stand - A component including a generally flat, planar base panel and a stand movably coupled to the base panel, wherein the stand is movable to an extended position wherein the stand is generally not positioned on or above/below the base panel. The stand includes first and second portions pivotally connected together. When the stand is in the extended position the stand is movable to a propped configuration wherein the first and second portions form an angle therebetween to define a display surface at least part of which is positioned at an angle relative to the base panel. | 02-26-2015 |
20140342322 | Securing device for bound component - A writing or display system including a case having an opening configured to receive an insert therein. The insert includes a plurality of pages bound together by a binding device, and the case includes a generally clear, transparent or translucent panel configured such that an outer-most page of the insert is viewable therethrough when the insert is received in the opening. The case further includes a coupling device configured to selectively engage the binding device or an outer surface of the pages to retain the insert in the case. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339805 | Reinforced Pocket Device - A bound device including a binding device, a plurality of papers bound to the binding device, and a pocket bound to the binding device. The pocket includes a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line and configured such that the first and second major panels are generally parallel and overlap in a thickness direction of the pocket. The pocket further includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel. The first pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket further has a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel and defining a second pocket with the second major panel. The second pocket panel has an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket includes a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material extends along the edge of the first pocket panel. The pocket also includes a second reinforcing material positioned on the second pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the second pocket, wherein the second reinforcing material extends along the edge of the second pocket panel. | 11-20-2014 |
20140290107 | Modular Storage Component - A system including a first component configured to be attached to a vertical surface, the first component including at least a pair of protrusions coupled thereto with a spacing therebetween. The system further includes a second component including a pair of hang tags coupled thereto. Each hang tag has an opening therethrough with a spacing therebetween. The spacing between the openings of said hang tags generally corresponds to the spacing between the pair of protrusions such that each protrusion is receivable through the opening of an associated one of the hang tags to removably couple the second component to the first component. Each hang tag is generally flat and planar and is movable in a direction generally parallel to a plane of the associated hang tag. | 10-02-2014 |
20140263878 | WRIST SUPPORT - A support device for supporting a hand and a wrist of a user includes a body having a hand support portion, a first raised support portion extending from the hand support portion, a second raised support portion spaced apart from the first raised support portion and extending from the hand support portion, and a recess defined at one end by the hand support portion and extending between the first and second raised support portions. The hand support portion is configured to extend across the hand of the user to support the hand. The first and second raised support portions are configured to engage opposing sides of the wrist of the user such that a mid portion of the wrist is suspended above the recess. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263782 | PAPER SHREDDER WITH OUTPUT DEFLECTOR - A paper shredder includes a housing, a rotatable shredding assembly, a bin, and a flap. The housing defines a first end with a housing opening and a second end opposite the first end. The shredding assembly is positioned in the housing and has a lower wall including an output opening through which shredded scraps exit the shredding assembly. The output opening has first and second sides, and the first side is closer to the housing opening than the second side. The bin is insertable into the housing through the housing opening for collecting the shredded scraps exiting the shredding assembly, and is removable from the housing in a removal direction from the second end toward the first end. The deflector is positioned adjacent the second side of the output opening, and extends in the removal direction to cover part of the output opening to facilitate deflecting one part of the shredded scraps off of the deflector in the removal direction while allowing another part of the shredded scraps to exit in a substantially unimpeded manner. | 09-18-2014 |
20140255902 | DISPLAY BOARD ASSEMBLY - A display board assembly includes a display board having a planar surface and an edge extending along at least a portion of the planar surface. The display board assembly also includes a mounting member coupled to the display board. The mounting member defines a first gap adjacent the planar surface of the display board and a second gap adjacent the edge of the display board. The display board assembly further includes a display board accessory including a projection. The display board accessory is removably coupled to the mounting member in one of a first position, in which the projection is received in the first gap, and a second position, in which the projection is received in the second gap. | 09-11-2014 |
20140247553 | SECURITY APPARATUS - A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object. | 09-04-2014 |
20140191021 | Expandable Capacity Pocket Device - A pocket device including a major panel and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket with the major panel. The pocket panel has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of the major panel at at least one position to thereby define a laterally-extending gap therebetween, which enables expansion of the pocket. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191020 | Expandable Capacity Pocket Divider - A pocket divider including a major panel including a plurality of binding holes formed therein and a pocket panel coupled to the major panel and defining a pocket therewith. The pocket panel includes at least one binding hole formed therein. The pocket divider further includes a binding mechanism extending through the binding holes of the major panel and the at least one binding hole of the pocket panel. The at least one binding hole of the pocket panel is elongated to provide expansion capacity to the pocket. | 07-10-2014 |
20140183851 | Bound Component with Selectively Deployable Tabs - A bound system including a plurality of pages and a cover/divider bound to the plurality of pages and having at least one free edge. The cover/divider includes a tab secured to a body of the cover/divider such that the tab is movable between an extended position wherein at least part of the tab protrudes beyond the free edge and a refracted position wherein the at least part of the tab does not protrude beyond the free edge. The cover/divider has a slit/opening formed or pre-formed therein and positioned adjacent to the tab and spaced away from the free edge. The slit/opening is positioned such that at least part of the tab is receivable through the slit/opening when the tab is in the extended position. | 07-03-2014 |
20140173439 | USER INTERFACE FOR OBJECT TRACKING - A method for tracking a location of an object using a mobile communication device having a processor and a display includes generating, by the processor, a graphical user interface for display on the display. The graphical user interface includes a first button representing the object, a second button displaying a signal strength of the object, and a third button displaying an alarm status of the object. The method also includes displaying, in response to actuation of the first button, a settings menu screen associated with the object; displaying, in response to actuation of the second button, an alarm sensitivity menu associated with the object; and toggling on and off, in response to actuation of the third button, an alarm associated with the object. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167581 | Shelf Component - A shelf component including a generally flat, planar base and a pair of side panels, each side panel being coupled to the base on opposite sides thereof. Each side panel is pivotally coupled to said base such that each side panel is positionable generally on a first side of the base. Each side panel has an opening configured to receive a mounting hook therethrough. The shelf component further includes a pair of extension hooks coupled to at least one of the side panels or the base. Each extension hook is positionable on a second side of the base that is opposite the first side. | 06-19-2014 |
20140162231 | METHOD FOR DEVELOPING PERCEPTUAL MOTOR SKILLS - A method for developing a user's perceptual motor skills. The method includes providing a plurality of sheets and providing, on each of the plurality of sheets, a skill development activity to be completed by a user. Collectively, the skill development activities require the user to employ each of the user's visual discrimination skills, visual memory skills, visual spatial relationship skills, visual form constancy skills, visual sequential memory skills, visual figure ground skills, and visual closure skills. The method includes providing pictorial indicia on each of the plurality of sheets that provides a thematic link between the plurality of sheets, binding the plurality of sheets together in a predetermined order, and cuing the user to complete the skill development activities of the plurality of sheets in the predetermined order. | 06-12-2014 |
20140073262 | PROXIMITY TAG FOR OBJECT TRACKING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a systems and methods of loss prevention, discovery, and tracking of personal belongings through the use of wireless hardware and mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and portable computers. One embodiment of the present invention may be directed to a mobile communication device comprising a processor, an antenna, a transceiver device electrically coupled to the antenna and the processor, and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor and comprising code executable by the processor to implement a method. The method may include receiving a wireless communication from a wireless apparatus attached to an object, determining a signal strength reading from the communication, determining if the signal strength reading is below an adaptable alert threshold, and if the signal strength reading is below the alert threshold, alerting a user. | 03-13-2014 |
20130306715 | Reinforced Pocket Device - A pocket device including a first major panel and a second major panel coupled together along a major fold line. The pocket device includes a first pocket panel coupled to the first major panel and defining a first pocket with the first major panel, the first pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the first pocket. The pocket device further includes a second pocket panel coupled to the second major panel line and defining a second pocket with the second major panel, the second pocket panel having an edge positioned adjacent to a mouth of the second pocket. The pocket device has a first reinforcing material positioned on the first pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the first pocket, wherein the first reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the first pocket panel. The pocket device further has a second reinforcing material positioned on the second pocket panel adjacent to the mouth of the second pocket, wherein the second reinforcing material is spaced apart from the edge of the second pocket panel. | 11-21-2013 |
20130255433 | ACTUATING LEVER FOR A BINDER MECHANISM - An actuating lever for a binding mechanism includes a body formed of a first molded material. The body defines oppositely-facing surfaces, with at least one of the surfaces having a recess formed therein. The actuating lever further includes a grip member formed of a second molded material that is different from the first molded material. The grip member is molded at least partially into the recess. | 10-03-2013 |
20130236270 | BINDING MACHINE - A binding machine includes a body, an actuator coupled with the body, and a punch mechanism housed in the body for punching a stack of sheets upon actuation of the actuator. The punch mechanism includes a plate including a plurality of punch pins. The punch pins are configured to punch through the stack of sheets during a punch stroke. A shaft is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator causes rotation of the shaft. At least one cam is mounted on the shaft for rotation therewith. The cam is coupled with the plate to drive the plate in a punching direction. The cam includes a cam profile that dictates displacement of the plate in the punching direction relative to rotation of the shaft. | 09-12-2013 |
20130225127 | PROXIMITY TAG - A system and method for securing a portable consumer device is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention may be directed to a security system comprising a first wireless apparatus for use with a mobile communication device and a second wireless apparatus configured to removably and electrically couple to the mobile communication device. The second wireless apparatus comprising a second processor, a mobile communication device interface element, and a second computer readable medium coupled to the second processor and comprising code executable by the second processor to implement a method comprising determining whether the second wireless apparatus is within a particular distance from the first wireless apparatus, and locking the mobile communication device from use if the second wireless apparatus is not within the particular distance from the first wireless apparatus. Some embodiments may lock the mobile communication device from use if a tamper switch has been triggered. | 08-29-2013 |
20130214522 | PAGE JOG AND LOCK - An adjustable page is provided. The page has a flexible substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and an edge. The substrate also has a plurality of pairs of first and second apertures, and slits joining the first and second aperture of each pair. The apertures are sized to receive ring connectors which have a leading edge and a trailing edge. The leading edge of each ring connector is designed to separate the slit to allow the ring connector to be transitioned to the appropriate second aperture. The slits are non-linear in shape or are connected to the apertures at positions apart from the centerline between the apertures. | 08-22-2013 |
20130193299 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUSES - A supporting apparatus is disclosed. The supporting apparatus has a supporting device comprising a plurality of connected planar panels with a first panel, a second panel, an optional third panel, a fourth panel, and a fifth panel, and a locking component coupled to an edge region of at least one of the planar panels. The supporting apparatus further comprises a restraining unit configured to engage the series of connected panels such that the such that an edge of each of the first panel, the second panel, the fourth panel, and the fifth panel is restricted to movement within a base plane, the base plane being aligned with an orientation of the restraining unit, while another edge of each of the first panel, the second panel, the fourth panel, and the fifth panel is capable of moving out of the base plane. The electronic device can be a keyboard, a tablet computer, etc. | 08-01-2013 |
20130098558 | LAMINATING SYSTEM, LAMINATING POUCH, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In one aspect, the invention provides a laminating pouch. The laminating pouch includes first and second plies bonded by a pre-sealed edge. The laminating pouch also includes indicia in the pre-sealed edge that correspond to a property of the laminating pouch. The laminating pouch is configured to receive an article between the first and second plies and laminate the article when processed in a laminator. | 04-25-2013 |
20120318711 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of interlocking shell portions, wherein the interlocking shell portions are shaped to, when interlocked, wrap around at least part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device, and wherein at least two shell portions comprise an aperture. The security apparatus may also include an attachment device configured to be at least partly inserted into the apertures of the at least two shell portions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317779 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion. | 12-20-2012 |
20120125057 | SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. | 05-24-2012 |
20110185774 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110179834 | SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING BREAKAWAY KEY - A security system is disclosed. The security system may include a breakaway key and security apparatus. The breakaway key may have one or more stress areas, to facilitate separation of the key when it is improperly used. The security apparatus may have a rotatable sleeve, so that a user attempting to twist the security apparatus will only end up twisting the sleeve. Thus, the security apparatus cannot easily be broken by a rotation. | 07-28-2011 |
20110150605 | BINDING MACHINE - A binding machine includes a body, an actuator coupled with the body, and a punch mechanism housed in the body for punching a stack of sheets upon actuation of the actuator. The punch mechanism includes a plate including a plurality of punch pins. The punch pins are configured to punch through the stack of sheets during a punch stroke, the punch stroke defining a force profile. A portion of the force profile defined from a first drop in force to a last peak force before a final decrease has no more than a 15 percent change in force relative to a normalized maximum force of the force profile. | 06-23-2011 |
20110064337 | LAMINATING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A laminating sheet includes a translucent ply and an adhesive coating applied to the translucent ply. The adhesive coating is activatable by at least one of pressure and heat and is provided on the translucent ply in a configuration providing at least one form of indicia that is visible prior to the adhesive being activated. A method of manufacturing a laminating sheet is also disclosed, whereby an adhesive coating activatable by at least one of pressure and heat is applied to a translucent ply and is configured to provide at least one form of visible indicia. | 03-17-2011 |
20110020095 | BINDING SYSTEM WITH BINDING MACHINE AND BINDING ELEMENTS - A binding system for binding a stack of sheets with a binding element includes a binding machine having an indicia associated with an operation to be performed in binding the stack of sheets, and at least one binding element having an indicia corresponding to the indicia on the binding machine. | 01-27-2011 |
20100181027 | LAMINATING DEVICE - A laminating arrangement includes a laminating roller, a heat source for heating the laminating roller, the heat source being powered by an AC power supply, and a heat source intensity control system for controlling the intensity of the heat source. The intensity control system includes a processor and a triode for alternating current communicating with the processor. The triode for alternating current is turned on and off by the processor to control the AC power supply to the heat source to vary the intensity of the heat source. | 07-22-2010 |