Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the provision of child welfare services to a child. The method includes: receiving child update information on the child, the child update information including reporter information and child status information; storing the child update information in a central database; and providing a report based on the stored child update information.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the provision of child welfare services to a child. The method includes: receiving child update information on the child, the child update information including reporter information and child status information; storing the child update information in a central database; and providing a report based on the stored child update information.

Abstract: A torque lock/indicator including first and second members and a compression ring for sealingly contacting a surface of the first member. The first member has first and second contact surfaces and structure for generally axially accommodating a connector. The second member has a ring member and a plurality of extensions extending from the ring member, each extension has an angled first contact surface and a second contact surface proximate the first contact surface. The connector is tightened until the compression ring is compressed to a predetermined degree. As the compression ring is being compressed the first member first contact surface is slidingly displaced against the second member contact surface. When the connector has been tightened to a predetermined level of torque, the first member first contact surface has been displaced past the second member first contact surface and the first member second contact surface strikes the second member second contact surface generating a mechanical vibration.

Abstract: A torque lock/indicator including an upper member, and lower member and a compression ring disposed between the upper and lower members. The upper member has at least one extension with an angled contact surface and a locking surface proximate the locking surface. The lower member has an angled, substantially peripheral contact surface and a locking surface proximate the contact surface. An optional cap is provided which is secured to the upper member or the lower member by being interlocked or cemented thereto.