Abstract: A prosthesis may include a first component, a second component, and a coupling member. The first component may include a first body extending from a first end to a second end, which may define a first opening that extends inwardly toward the first end. The first opening may include a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter. The second component may include a second body extending from a first end to a second end. The second body may define a second opening that extends through the second body. The coupling member may be configured to couple the first component and the second component by compressing the first component and the second component. The coupling member may include a shaft portion and a head portion. The shaft portion may be sized and configured to be received in the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a pressure relief valve comprises a valve body having an inlet passageway and a valve seat surrounding the passageway, a valve element normally engaging the seat to close the passageway; and a shear mechanism for enabling the valve element to disengage from the seat at a selected relief pressure, the mechanism including a bar that engages the valve element and is pivotally mounted on the valve body to one side of the axis of the passageway, a link also pivotally mounted on the valve body to the other side of the said axis, and a frangible member having a non-circular cross-section and being received in aligned holes in the bar and link, one of which has holes of companion cross-sections with that of the frangible member.