# Perfect-Edge Staplers The 'Right Angle Stapler' Binds Edges Together to Prevent Dog Ears By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/right-angle-stapler References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/06/03/staples-right/) The 'Right Angle Stapler' by 42 Design was built to prevent frayed edges. Instead of the conventional staple with a single length of metal, the Right Angle Stapler has two lengths of metal positioned at 90 degrees. As a result, the staple runs along the corner of a [stapled packaged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab) which prevents ripped paper and frayed edges. The stapler itself comes built to staple in the same place consistently. The plastic device wraps around the corner of a piece of paper in order to staple the same location every time. Each orange stapler uses non-conventional staples. Since staples have already been standardized, introducing an entirely new staple may be a challenge. Adoption of the Right Angle Stapler would have to be extremely high for the product to be successful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Preventing Frayed Edges:** The 'Right Angle Stapler' introduces a new approach to prevent ripped paper and frayed edges in stapling. - **Consistent Stapling Location:** The Right Angle Stapler ensures consistent stapling in the same place every time, eliminating the need for adjustments or repositioning. - **Non-conventional Staples:** The use of non-conventional staples in the Right Angle Stapler opens up opportunities for innovation in staple design and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The stationery and office supplies industry can explore the potential of creating new stapling devices or improved staples to prevent frayed edges. - **Packaging and Shipping:** The packaging and shipping industry can benefit from the Right Angle Stapler's ability to bind edges together without damaging the packaged materials. - **Product Design:** The Right Angle Stapler presents an opportunity for product designers to rethink the conventional stapler and develop innovative and user-friendly stapling solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Precise Angular Nail Clippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-nail-clipper.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Minimally Engineered Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Breakthrough Surgical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Ergomatically Shaped Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi.md)