Bent back box staple and staple closing mechanism with split actuator

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PATENT NO 4874122
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07238972

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An unused open wire skin staple having a generally U-shaped central portion and outer portions terminating in sharp points that can be closed to a rectangular shape by straightening the central portion. The staple can be closed between an anvil having spaced support surfaces for spaced points along the outer curved surface of the central portion, and a ram with separable end parts that can apply both longitudinal and transverse forces to close the staple around the anvil.

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MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANYST PAUL MINNESOTA 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foslien, Floyd L St. Paul, MN 20 4661
Froelich, Harold E St. Paul, MN 1 254

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