Surgical fastener applying apparatus

The invention discloses a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

The invention refers to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing. 120-. (canceled)21. A disposable firing assembly for use with a surgical fastener applying apparatus , the disposable firing assembly comprising a single use loading unit and a pusher assembly , the disposable firing assembly being dimensioned to be releasably received within a cartridge receiving half-section of the fastener applying apparatus , the single use loading unit being releasably mountable to the pusher assembly , wherein the disposable firing assembly includes a lockout member that is movable from a first blocking position preventing operable insertion of the disposable firing assembly into the fastener applying apparatus to a second unblocking position to enable full operable insertion of the firing assembly into the fastener applying apparatus.22. The disposable firing assembly according to claim 21 , wherein the lockout member is biased to the first position and the single use loading unit applies a force to the lockout member when the single use loading unit is mounted to the pusher assembly to move the blocking member to the second position.23. The disposable firing assembly according to claim 21 , wherein the lockout member includes a protrusion positioned and dimensioned to be received within a groove in the fastener applying apparatus when the lockout member is in the second position claim 21 , the protrusion being misaligned with respect to the groove in the first position of the lockout member.24. The disposable firing ...

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a cartridge and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, the elongated channel member including a catch member positioned at the proximal portion; anda clamping lever secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal portion and a distal portion and including a handle portion, the clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member which is connected to the proximal portion of the clamping lever by a living hinge, the cantilevered locking member including an engagement member;the clamping lever being operably associated with the anvil half-section and the cartridge receiving half-section and being movable from an unclamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the anvil portion of the anvil half-section in close approximation with the cartridge, wherein in the clamped position, the engagement member of the cantilevered locking member releasably engages the catch member of the elongated channel member to releasably retain the clamping lever in the clamped position.22. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the cantilevered locking member includes a ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus () for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section () having a distal anvil attachment portion () and a proximal handle portion (), a cartridge receiving half-section () having a handle portion () and an elongated channel portion (), the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a single use loading unit and the handle portion being configured to releasably receive a firing assembly (), an anvil member () configured to be releasably supported within the distal anvil attachment portion of the clamping half-section and a firing assembly configured to be releasably supported within the handle portion of the cartridge receiving half-section. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:a clamping half-section including a distal anvil attachment portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section including a handle portion and an elongated channel portion, the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a single use loading unit and the handle portion being configured to releasably receive a firing assembly,an anvil member configured to be releasably supported within the distal anvil attachment portion of the clamping half-section; anda firing assembly configured to be releasably supported within the handle portion of the cartridge receiving half-section.2. A surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the firing assembly includes a stationary housing claim 1 , a firing lever and a cam bar secured to the firing lever.3. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the anvil member is disposable independently of the clamping half-section and the clamping half section is reusable.4. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the stationary housing includes a U-shaped frame having a bottom wall and a ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising: an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion; a cartridge receiving half section defining an elongated channel member and including at least one hinge member ( 173, 1194 ) supported on a bottom wall of the elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, and wherein the at least one hinge member defines an opening; and a clamping lever ( 16 ) pivotally secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal end, a distal end and a pivot member ( 187, 1187 ) supported in cantilevered fashion on the distal end of the clamping lever; the pivot member of the clamping lever being slidably received within the opening of the at least one hinge member to pivotally secure the clamping lever to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever being movable from an undamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the anvil portion of the anvil half-section in close approximation with the single use loading unit supported within the elongated channel member.

Surgical fastener applying aparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section;a cartridge receiving half-section defining a channel member, the channel member being configured to receive a single use loading unit and a firing assembly,the firing assembly including a lockout structure configured to prevent insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member into operative engagement with the firing assembly after the firing assembly is mounted in the channel member independently of the single use loading unit.2. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the single use loading unit and the firing assembly together form a single disposable unit when the single use loading unit is mounted in operative engagement with the firing assembly.3. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lockout structure is movable between a first position which prevents operative engagement between the single use loading unit and the firing assembly and a second position which allows operative engagement between the single use loading unit and the firing assembly claim 1 , wherein the lockout structure is obstructed from moving from the first position to the second position when the firing assembly is supported within the elongated channel member.4. The surgical fastener ...

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A fastener applying apparatus () includes an anvil half-section () and a cartridge receiving half-section () having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit (“SULU”) () and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly (). The firing assembly includes a stationary housing () and a firing lever () having one or more lever guide projections (). The firing lever is slidable from a proximal end of the stationary housing to a distal end of the stationary housing to define a firing stroke. A clamping lever () is movable from an undamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the distal anvil portion in close approximation with the SULU. The clamping lever defines one or more lever guide slots (). The lever guide projection(s) is positioned to enter the lever guide slot(s) upon initiation of the firing stroke to inhibit movement of the clamping lever to the undamped position during the firing stroke. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, the firing assembly including a stationary housing and a firing lever having at least one lever guide projection extending from the firing lever, the firing lever being slidable from a proximal end of the stationary housing to a distal end of the stationary housing to define a firing stroke; anda clamping lever secured to the cartridge receiving half-section and including a proximal handle portion, the clamping lever being operably associated with the anvil half-section and the cartridge receiving half-section and being movable from an unclamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the distal anvil portion of the anvil ...

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a cartridge and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, the cartridge receiving half-section further including a sidewall defining a bifurcated depression having a first depression portion and a second depression portion separated by a raised depression divider;a clamping lever secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal portion and a distal portion and including a handle portion,the clamping lever being operably associated with the anvil half-section and the cartridge receiving half-section and being movable from an unclamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the anvil portion of the anvil half-section in close approximation with the cartridge, wherein the clamping lever further includes a sidewall having a protrusion, the protrusion being positionable within the first depression portion of the bifurcated depression to releasably retain the clamping lever in the unclamped position and the protrusion being positionable within the second depression portion of the bifurcated ...

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member; anda stationary housing configured to be releasably supported within the elongated channel member of the cartridge receiving half-section, the stationary housing supporting firing components of the apparatus, the stationary housing being dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit, the stationary housing including a lockout structure that prevents full insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.2. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lockout structure is movable between a first position which prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section and a second position which permits insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section.3. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the lockout structure includes at least one flexible member extending from a sidewall of the stationary housing claim 2 , the flexible member being movable from the first position to the second position in response to insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing.4. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 3 , ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member, the cartridge-receiving half-section including a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls of the elongated channel member;a clamping lever secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal end and a distal end and including a handle portion; anda disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit, the disposable assembly configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section and including a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit, the stationary housing including a distal extension extending therefrom for supporting the single use loading unit, the stationary housing including a pair of flared tabs extending outwardly therefrom, the flared tabs being configured to be releasably received within the opposed openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section;the clamping lever being ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. 1. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member;a stationary housing configured to be releasably supported within the elongated channel member of the cartridge receiving half-section, the stationary housing supporting firing components of the apparatus, the stationary housing dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit, the stationary housing including a lockout structure that prevents full insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted in the cartridge receiving half-section.2. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lockout structure is movable between a first position which prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing and a second position which allows insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing claim 1 , wherein the lockout structure is obstructed from moving from the first position to the second position when the stationary housing is supported within the elongated channel member.3. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the lockout structure includes a pair of sidewalls and a pair of flanges extending from the top of each sidewall.4. The surgical fastener applying ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly. 1. (canceled)2. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section;a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongate channel member;a single use loading unit and a firing assembly operably mountable within the channel member; andlockout structure removably mountable to the channel member to secure the single use loading unit and the firing assembly within the channel member.3. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the lockout structure includes a rotary member and the channel member includes sidewalls defining slots claim 2 , the rotary member being movable from an unlocked position disengaged with the channel member to a locked position wherein a portion of the rotary member is received in the slots to secure the single use loading unit and the firing assembly within the channel member.4. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the rotary member includes an H-shaped base.5. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the rotary member includes a distal member that abuts the single use loading unit and the firing assembly in the locked position.6. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the distal member extends downwardly from the H-shaped base.7. The surgical ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU. 118-. (canceled)19. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge receiving half-section defining a channel member, the channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a cartridge and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, the proximal portion of the channel member having an inner wall including an inwardly extending protrusion;a firing assembly including a firing lever, a cam bar fixedly secured to the firing lever, and a stationary housing supporting the firing lever and the cam bar, the stationary housing being configured to be releasably supported in the proximal portion of the cartridge receiving portion, wherein the stationary housing includes a distal end having an angled extension, the angled extension being positioned to engage the inwardly extending protrusion on the inner wall of the channel member to releasably secure the distal end of the firing assembly within the elongated channel member.20. The surgical fastener applying apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein the stationary housing includes a U-shaped frame including a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls claim 19 , each of the sidewalls having a proximal end having a firing assembly protrusion claim 19 , each of the firing assembly ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. 118-. (canceled)19. A firing assembly comprising:a stationary housing including a U-shaped frame having a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls, the stationary housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion;a slide block supported in the proximal portion of the stationary housing;a guide block supported in the distal portion of the stationary housing, the guide block defining a plurality of slots;a knife actuating bar having a proximal portion secured to the slide block and a distal portion positioned within one of the plurality of slots;a cam bar having a proximal portion secured to the slide block and a distal portion extending through one of the plurality of slots; anda pivotal locking member pivotally secured within the proximal portion of the stationary housing, the pivotal locking member including a latch portion and being pivotal from an unlatched position to a latched position.20. The firing assembly of claim 19 , further including a biasing member positioned to urge the pivotal locking member towards the latched position.21. The firing assembly of claim 19 , wherein the pivotal locking member includes a pair of pivot members and the stationary housing defines openings claim 19 , the pivot members being received within the openings to pivotally secure the pivotal locking member to the stationary housing.22. The firing assembly of claim 19 , wherein the latch portion includes a hook member.23. The firing assembly of claim 20 , further comprising a ...

Method and Arrangements Relating to Foundation for Antenna Mast of Wireless Communication System

A method of building a foundation, a foundation element (), and a foundation for an antenna mast of a wireless communication system are provided. The foundation comprises at least three foundation elements (). Each foundation element () comprises an elongated body (). The elongated body () comprising a first end (). At least one bar () extends from the elongated body () at the first end (). An attachment arrangement () for the antenna mast is provided on the foundation element (). The at least three foundation elements () are arranged to extend substantially symmetrically from a central portion () of the foundation (). A central concrete portion is cast in the central portion () of the foundation () to join the at least one bar () of each of the three foundation elements (). 113-. (canceled)14. A foundation element for a foundation of an antenna mast of a wireless communication system comprising an elongated body , the elongated body comprising a first end , a second end and being provided with a first end surface , wherein at least one bar extends from the elongated body at the first end and an attachment arrangement for an antenna mast to be supported by the foundation extends from the first end surface , and wherein the elongated body is provided with a through hole extending through the first end surface.15. The foundation element according to claim 14 , wherein the elongated body comprises concrete and reinforcement bars claim 14 , and wherein the at least one bar is a reinforcement bar.16. The foundation element according to claim 14 , wherein the through hole extends substantially in parallel with a second end surface through the elongated body claim 14 , wherein the second end surface is substantially perpendicular to the first end surface.17. The foundation element according to claim 14 , wherein the attachment arrangement is secured in the elongated body.18. A foundation for an antenna mast of a wireless communication system comprising at least three ...

Method and Arrangement Relating to Antenna Mast of Wireless Communication System

An antenna mast () for supporting at least one antenna of a wireless communication system is provided. The antenna mast () comprises a base section () with a bottom end () and a upper end (), and a first elongated section (). The base section () has a wider first cross section at the bottom end () than a second cross section at the upper end (). The base section () comprises a substantially horizontal top end (). The base section () comprises an outer shell assembled from sheet metal steel plates. The first elongated section () comprises an outer shell assembled from sheet metal steel plates. The first elongated section () is attached to the top end () of the base section () with an open inner connection between the base section () and the first elongated section (). There is further provided a method of producing an antenna mast () for a wireless communication system. 121-. (canceled)23. The antenna mast according to claim 22 , wherein the first elongated section has a polygonal cross section to form a polygonal cylinder.24. The antenna mast according to claim 22 , wherein the base section comprises base section outer surfaces and the first elongated section comprises first elongated section outer surfaces claim 22 , and wherein each base section outer surface is flat and each first elongated section outer surface is flat.25. The antenna mast according to claim 24 , wherein each base section outer surface extends from the bottom end to the upper end of the base section.26. The antenna mast according to claim 24 , wherein the base section comprises at least three side elements claim 24 , each side element comprising three flat portions attached to each other at two corner portions claim 24 , and wherein the side elements are attached to each other along lines extending along the base section outer surfaces from the bottom end to the upper end.27. The antenna mast according to claim 26 , wherein the three flat portions are triangular and the two corner portions ...

URETHRAL ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE AND METHOD

Provided herein is a two-part coupling assembly for re-connecting a first hollow body part to a second body part and an instrument () and method for emplacement. The coupling assembly comprises coupling parts () having securement elements () that are actuated by separate deployment mechanisms of the instrument and attach to the first and second body parts. The first and second coupling parts having interconnecting elements () that couple the two-part assembly together and re-connect the first and second body parts. 113-. (canceled)14. An anastomosis device comprising: [ a cylindrical wall defining a lumen therethrough and including a first end and a second end;', 'a plurality of guide structures in the cylindrical wall; and', 'a plurality of mounting elements extending from the second end; and, 'a first ring having, 'a first central ring having (i) a cylindrical wall defining a lumen therethrough and including a first end and a second end, and (ii) a plurality of first securement elements extending from the first end; and', 'a plurality of first connecting elements; and, 'a first ring assembly comprising a second ring having (i) a cylindrical wall defining a lumen therethrough and including a first end and a second end, and (ii) a plurality of axial slots in the cylindrical wall;', 'a second central ring having (i) a cylindrical wall defining a lumen therethrough and including a first end and a second end, and (ii) a plurality of second securement elements extending from the first end; and', 'a plurality of second connecting elements., 'a second ring assembly comprising15. The anastomosis device of claim 14 , wherein the first central ring is movable from a first position to a second position with respect to the first ring claim 14 , and wherein the second position is closer to the second ring assembly than the first position.16. The anastomosis device of claim 14 , wherein claim 14 , when the first central ring is in the first position claim 14 , the plurality of ...

TISSUE ISOLATOR

A biocompatible tissue isolator is used to isolate and extract tissue during a surgical procedure. A method of using the tissue isolator for isolating and extracting morcellated tissue during the surgery. 1. A tissue isolator for receiving tissue , said isolator comprising two or more openings.2. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein the said tissue isolator is substantially curved shaped to conform to an abdomen of the body.3. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein at least one opening includes a flexible element.4. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein the said tissue isolator comprises markings to identify position and orientation of the isolator.5. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein the said tissue isolator comprises at least one sealing element.6. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein the said tissue isolator comprises at least one closure element.7. The tissue isolator of wherein at least one opening includes two or more channels.8. The tissue isolator of claim 1 , wherein the inner wall of the said tissue isolator has a slippery coating.9. An introducer for use in conjunction with the said tissue isolator of .10. A deployer for use in conjunction with the said tissue isolator of .11. A method of isolating and extracting tissue during a surgical procedure claim 1 , comprising the steps of:(a) introducing a tissue isolator into an abdominal cavity;(b) inserting the tissue inside the tissue isolator through the opening; and(c) removing the tissue isolator out of the abdominal cavity.12. The method of claim 11 , further comprises steps of:(d) inflating the tissue, isolator and morcellating the tissue inside the said tissue isolator after step (b); and(e) optionally closing the tissue isolator with at least one said closure element before step (c).13. The method of claim 11 , wherein an introducer or deployer is used to facilitate insertion of the isolator into the abdominal cavity.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the tissue isolator is the ...

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section.

SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS

A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section. 110-. (canceled)11. A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising:an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion;a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member;a clamping lever secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal end and a distal end and including a handle portion; anda disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit, the disposable assembly configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section and including a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit, the stationary housing including a distal extension extending therefrom for supporting the single use loading unit, the single use loading unit fixedly engaged to the distal extension at a distal end of the single use loading unit via at least one engagement and at a proximal end of the single use loading unit via at least one engagement that is independent of the at least one engagement at the distal end of the single use loading unit;the clamping lever being operably associated with the anvil half-section and the cartridge receiving half-section and ...

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus ( 10 ) for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section ( 12 ) having a distal anvil attachment portion ( 12 b ) and a proximal handle portion ( 12 a ), a cartridge receiving half-section ( 14 ) having a handle portion ( 22 ) and an elongated channel portion ( 24 ), the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a single use loading unit and the handle portion being configured to releasably receive a firing assembly ( 20 ), an anvil member ( 16 ) configured to be releasably supported within the distal anvil attachment portion of the clamping half-section and a firing assembly configured to be releasably supported within the handle portion of the cartridge receiving half-section.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A fastener applying apparatus (20) includes an anvil half-section (100) and a cartridge receiving half-section (200) having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit ("SULU") (400) and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly (500). The firing assembly includes a stationary housing (502) and a firing lever (516) having one or more lever guide projections (522). The firing lever is slidable from a proximal end of the stationary housing to a distal end of the stationary housing to define a firing stroke. A clamping lever (300) is movable from an undamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the distal anvil portion in close approximation with the SULU. The clamping lever defines one or more lever guide slots (316). The lever guide projection(s) is positioned to enter the lever guide slot(s) upon initiation of the firing stroke to inhibit movement of the clamping lever to the undamped position during the firing stroke.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section.

3d pointing devices

A remote control device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, has a ring-shaped or arcuate-shaped housing and at least one sensor mounted within the housing for sensing movement of said remote control device. The housing is adapted to promote a user's arm, hand and wrist to be substantially in a neutral position when the user is holding the remote control device.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus (10) for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section (12) having a distal anvil attachment portion (12b) and a proximal handle portion (12a), a cartridge receiving half-section (14) having a handle portion (22) and an elongated channel portion (24), the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a single use loading unit and the handle portion being configured to releasably receive a firing assembly (20), an anvil member (16) configured to be releasably supported within the distal anvil attachment portion of the clamping half-section and a firing assembly configured to be releasably supported within the handle portion of the cartridge receiving half- section.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge- receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A clamping lever is secured to the cartridge receiving half- section. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit. The stationary housing includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The clamping lever is movable from an undamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the anvil portion of the anvil half-section in close approximation with the single use loading unit.

Method and arrangements relating to foundation for antenna mast of wireless communication system

A method of building a foundation, a foundation element ( 2 ), and a foundation for an antenna mast of a wireless communication system are provided. The foundation comprises at least three foundation elements ( 2 ). Each foundation element ( 2 ) comprises an elongated body ( 4 ). The elongated body ( 4 ) comprising a first end ( 6 ). At least one bar ( 16 ) extends from the elongated body ( 4 ) at the first end ( 6 ). An attachment arrangement ( 18 ) for the antenna mast is provided on the foundation element ( 2 ). The at least three foundation elements ( 2 ) are arranged to extend substantially symmetrically from a central portion ( 24 ) of the foundation ( 30 ). A central concrete portion is cast in the central portion ( 24 ) of the foundation ( 30 ) to join the at least one bar ( 16 ) of each of the three foundation elements ( 2 ).

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half--section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU.

Printable label assembly

A printable label assembly (10) includes a printable label (11) having an adhesive coating (14) applied to a first surface (12a) thereof to facilitate attachment of the label to an article (16). The label is configured to receive a printed image on a second surface (12b) thereof. A removable backing (18) is releasably attached to the adhesive coating and has at least three sections: a removable primary section (20) releasably attached to a central portion of the adhesive coating of the label and being configured to be removed from the central portion to expose the central portion for attachment to the article; and a pair of removable handle sections (24) releasably attached to outward portions of the adhesive coating of the label, the handle sections being configured to remain on the adhesive coating of the label after removal of the primary section to provide at least two handling points for manipulation by a user to assist the user in applying the label to the article.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

Urethral anastomosis device

Provided herein is a two-part coupling assembly for re-connecting a first hollow body part to a second body part and an instrument (90) and method for emplacement. The coupling assembly comprises coupling parts (2, 52) having securement elements (20, 70) that are actuated by separate deployment mechanisms of the instrument and attach to the first and second body parts. The first and second coupling parts having interconnecting elements (48, 62) that couple the two-part assembly together and re-connect the first and second body parts.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

Method and arrangements relating to foundation for antenna mast of wireless communication system

Tissue isolator

A biocompatible tissue isolator is used to isolate and extract tissue during a surgical procedure. A method of using the tissue isolator for isolating and extracting morcellated tissue during the surgery.

Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically controlling a pstn network element from an ip network element using signaling

Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically controlling a PSTN network element from an IP network element using signaling are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method may include receiving a first SIP message from an IP application server. The first SIP message may identify a call event trigger associated with a subscriber to a circuit switched network. In response to receiving the first SIP message, a first SS7 message identifying the call event trigger and the subscriber may be generated and routed to a circuit switched network node. A second SS7 message may be received that indicates triggering of the call event corresponding to the trigger. A second SIP message indicating the call event may be routed to the IP application server. A third SIP message may be received that specifies a PSTN call control function.

Apparatus and method for convection flow assisted permeation evaluation of materials against chemicals

Present disclosure relates to a permeation test cell (600, 1000) for permeation testing of materials against chemicals, and comprises an upper body (602) provided with an upper cell cap (606) having a first vent and a lower body (604) provided with a lower cell cap (608) having a second vent. A test sample (612, 1006) is disposed in the permeation test cell (600, 1000). A liquid contaminant (610, 1004) is spiked onto test sample. After contamination of the test sample (612, 1006), a gaseous stream is passed through the upper cell cap (606) and the lower cell cap (608) in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the test sample (612, 1006), for assisting permeation of the contaminant (610, 1004) through the test sample. The lower cell cap (608) is provided with a cavity to store a sorbent material for accumulation of the permeated contaminant in the sorbent material.

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically controlling a pstn network element from an ip network element using signaling

Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically controlling a PSTN network element from an IP network element using signaling are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method may include receiving a first SIP message from an IP application server. The first SIP message may identify a call event trigger associated with a subscriber to a circuit switched network. In response to receiving the first SIP message, a first SS7 message identifying the call event trigger and the subscriber may be generated and routed to a circuit switched network node. A second SS7 message may be received that indicates triggering of the call event corresponding to the trigger. A second SIP message indicating the call event may be routed to the IP application server. A third SIP message may be received that specifies a PSTN call control function.

Alicerce para um mastro de antena e método de construir um alicerce

método e disposições em relação a alicerces para mastro de antena de sistema de comunicação sem fio trata-se de um método de construir um alicerce, um elemento de alicerce (2) e um alicerce para um mastro de antena de um sistema de comunicação sem fio. o alicerce compreende pelo menos três elementos de alicerce (2). cada elemento de alicerce (2) compreende um corpo alongado (4). sendo que o corpo alongado (4) compreende uma primeira extremidade (6). pelo menos uma barra (16) se estende a partir de um corpo alongado (4) na primeira extremidade (6). uma disposição de ligação (18) para o mastro de antena é fornecida no elemento de alicerce (2). os pelo menos três elementos de alicerce (2) são dispostos para se estenderem substancialmente de modo simétrico a partir de uma porção central (24) do alicerce (30). uma porção de concreto central é moldada na porção central (24) do alicerce (30) para unir a pelo menos uma barra (16) de cada um dos três elementos de alicerce (2).

Tissue isolator

A biocompatible tissue isolator is used to isolate and extract tissue during a surgical procedure. A method of using the tissue isolator for isolating and extracting morcellated tissue during the surgery.

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"apparatus and method for permeation testing of materials against chemicals"

The present invention relates to a permeation test cell (4) for permeation testing of materials against chemicals. The permeation test cell (4) comprises an upper body (20) provided with first vents (40, 42, 44) and a lower body (28) provided with second vents (46, 48, 50), for passing a first and a second gaseous stream. A perforated Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grid (32) on the sample support plate (26) is placed underneath the test sample (24) to allow passage of the contaminant (31) to the sorbent tube. A test sample (24) with a contaminant (31) is disposed in the permeation test cell (4). The second vent (50) is configured to be attached to a sorbent tube for accumulation of contaminant (31) permeating through the test sample (24). The permeation test cell (4) is configured to receive a weight (29) on the test sample (24) for forcing permeation of the contaminant (31) through the test sample (24).

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Multifunctional nbc protective combat boot

A high ankle combat boot, especially a multifunctional protective combat boot, having multilayered constructions in upper as well as sole of combat boot and having a protective function against toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents is presented. An outer layer in the multilayered upper of protective boot, away from the foot when the boot is worn, and an inner layer, faces towards the boot, wherein, in addition, an adsorption layer based on adsorbent material, especially activated carbon spheres, which absorbs toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents is arranged between the outer layer and the inner layer of upper of the boot. An outsole in the multilayered sole of protective boot, away from the foot, when the boot is worn, and an insock, faces towards the foot, when the boot is worn, wherein, in addition, an insole based on multilayered aramid cloth, which resists the puncture through the sole when stepping over the sharp object, e.g., nail while combating, to prevent the infiltration of toxic chemical agent, especially chemical warfare agents is arranged between the insock and the outsole of the boot. In this way, efficient protection and a high degree of comfort are achieved against toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents.

Haftabdecksysteme für Artikel

Eine Schutzvorrichtung zum Anbringen an und Schützen von zumindest einem Artikel, die folgende Merkmale aufweist: eine Abdeckung, die folgende Merkmale aufweist: i) eine Anbringoberfläche; und ii) eine Anzeigeoberfläche gegenüberliegend zu der Anbringoberfläche; eine Haftbeschichtung, die auf die Anbringoberfläche der Abdeckung aufgebracht ist, um eine Haftung der Abdeckung an einem Artikel zu ermöglichen; eine entfernbare Verstärkung, die lösbar an die Haftbeschichtung angebracht ist; und zumindest eine Aussparungseinkerbung, die in der Abdeckung durch die Anbringoberfläche der Abdeckung gebildet ist und unter der Anzeigeoberfläche der Abdeckung endet.

Adhesive cover systems for articles

A protective device (10) for attaching to and protecting at least one article (20) includes a cover (12) having an attachment surface (12a) and a display surface (12b) opposing the attachment surface. An adhesive coating (14) is applied to the attachment surface of the cover to facilitate adhesion of the cover to an article. A removable backing (16) is releasably attached to the adhesive coating and at least one relief notch (34) is formed in the cover through the attachment surface of the cover and terminates beneath the display surface of the cover.