Stapler with intermediate latching mechanism

摘要

A stapler comprising a ram adapted to engage a staple and move to a formed position so that an end portion of the ram bends the staple closed around the anvil. The stapler comprises latching means for stopping movement of the end portion of the ram away from the anvil at a predetermined position of the ram at which the ram presses the staple against the anvil and end portions of the staple project outwardly of the stapler on opposite sides of the anvil.