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An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.

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Assignee: Acco brands USA LLC


Location: Lincolnshire, IL
No. of patents: 80

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8122805Paper processing tool with three-lever actuation
A paper processing tool includes a base having a receiving area for selectively receiving a sheet of paper. The tool further includes a first lever having a handle portion, the first lever being pivotable relative to the base about a first axis. An intermediate leve...
02/28/2012
D651889Security apparatus
01/10/2012
8087275Master keyed combination lock
A multiple dial lock includes reset dials rotatable around a lock shaft. Each reset dial must be at a specific angular position for a user to unlock the lock or reset the combination. Each reset dial has a magnet. A master key includes sensors, each in communication...
01/03/2012
8042366Security apparatus including attachment device
A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a lock...
10/25/2011
8001812Security apparatus including locking head
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 attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking...
08/23/2011
7997106Security apparatus including locking head and 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 attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking...
08/16/2011
7993142Display board assembly
The present invention provides a display board assembly including a display board having a dry-erase surface, a recess in the dry-erase surface of the display board, and a support member removably received at least partially within the recess and defining at least o...
08/09/2011
7963132Locking device with passage
A lock device for use with a key is disclosed. The lock device includes a locking spindle including a plurality of locking spindle bores and a passage extending axially along an axial length of the locking spindle, and a driver structure including a plurality of dri...
06/21/2011
7942298Paper processing tool with force reducing drive arrangement
A stapler includes a base member, a magazine for receiving a plurality of staples, and a drive member including a driver blade movable relative to the magazine for ejecting staples from the magazine one at a time. The stapler further includes an input member pivotal...
05/17/2011
7901213Erasable marker screen assembly
A marker screen assembly includes a housing, a first screen stored within the housing and movable to an extended position, and a second marker screen stored within the housing and movable to an extended position. The second marker screen has a writing surface design...
03/08/2011
7874842Marker board
A display board assembly includes a polymeric board having edges, a backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, and a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board. The backing is spaced inwardly from the edges of the p...
01/25/2011
D631437Battery pack kick stand
01/25/2011
7805969Master keyed combination lock
A multiple dial lock includes reset dials rotatable around a lock shaft. Each reset dial must be at a specific angular position for a user to unlock the lock or reset the combination. Each reset dial has a magnet. A master key includes sensors, each in communication...
10/05/2010
7789385Binding machine
A machine that is operable to create a series of holes in at least one sheet of paper includes a base, a punch mechanism positioned on the base, and a tray coupled to the base. The tray includes a first guide and a second guide. The tray is configured to move betwee...
09/07/2010
7762589Spine label insert for a document storage device
A document storage device is configured to receive a spine label. The document storage device includes a spine, a spine cover cooperating with the spine to define a pocket, and a sleeve member operable to at least partially surround the spine label to define a remov...
07/27/2010
7730751Locking device with passage
A lock device for use with a key is disclosed. The lock device includes a locking spindle including a plurality of locking spindle bores and a passage extending axially along an axial length of the locking spindle, and a driver structure including a plurality of dri...
06/08/2010
7703652Paper tool construction
A paper tool includes a base having a front end and a rear end and a drive arm pivotally coupled to the base about a first pivot axis. The drive arm includes a front portion proximate the front end of the base and a rear portion proximate the rear end of the base. T...
04/27/2010
7681771Stapler
A stapler movable between a rest position and a stapling position and having a front end and a rear end. The stapler includes a base, a staple magazine coupled to the base and configured to hold staples, and a driver blade operable to drive staples out of the staple...
03/23/2010
7647796Computer physical security device with retractable cable
A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable from an extended position towards the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device can be stored within a compartm...
01/19/2010
7642671Power supply system providing two output voltages
A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circui...
01/05/2010
7635272USB port locking and blocking device
Locking and blocking devices for USB ports include a lock having a linear cam with a lock button at its back end, and a locking member pivotally connected at its back end to a retaining sheath such that forward sliding of the linear cam pivots the locking member out...
12/22/2009
7614266Security apparatus with reset mechanism
A security apparatus, a security system that uses the security apparatus, and a method of using the securing apparatus to secure a portable electronic device to an immovable object. The security apparatus comprises a combination locking mechanism with dials and tumb...
11/10/2009
D601961Power adapter
10/13/2009
7584878Paper tool drive linkage
A paper tool includes a power transmission linkage. The linkage includes a base, a drive link, an input member, and at least three pivots connecting members of the linkage. At least one of the pivots provides for both rotational and translational movement between tw...
09/08/2009
7571537Powered stapler
A powered stapler includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion movably coupled to the first portion. The stapler is actuated by creating relative movement between the first and second housing portions. The second housing portion inc...
08/11/2009
D597391Stapler
08/04/2009
7549561Stapler with improved base construction
A stapler including a base having a first end, a second end, and opposite sides. A staple magazine is connected to the base for movement with respect to the base during stapling operations. A cover assembly is connected to the base. The first end of the base include...
06/23/2009
D594062Display board
06/09/2009
D592250Sheet punch
05/12/2009
D592138Power Adapter
05/12/2009
D590607Privacy screen
04/21/2009
D589560Display board
03/31/2009
D589089Display board
03/24/2009
7500371Locking device with passage
A lock device for use with a key is disclosed. The lock device includes a locking spindle including a plurality of locking spindle bores and a passage extending axially along an axial length of the locking spindle, and a driver structure including a plurality of dri...
03/10/2009
D588196Display board frame
03/10/2009
D587976Stapler
03/10/2009
D586396Display board
02/10/2009
D586395Display board
02/10/2009
7479879Portable electronic device physical security apparatus with alarmed cable
A security device for preventing removal and theft of valuable devices includes an alarm that is coupled to a cable. At a distal end of the cable, a locking device is provided. The locking device is coupled to a valuable device. The other end of the cable is coupled...
01/20/2009
D582478Display board
12/09/2008
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