Abstract: A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating entrained gases from a pumped fluid. A degas pipe having an increased inner dimension relative to surrounding process piping is provided to generate a stratified two-phase gas/liquid flow. A controlled release mechanism permits selective removal of gas from the degas pipe.

Abstract: An outlet for a personal watercraft which reduces water turbulence entering a hydro-jet propulsion system. The gullet comprises a entry edge fin have a blunt nose for improving hydrodynamic flow through the gullet. The nose has an apex positioned at or above a keel line of the watercraft, and preferably positioned closer to the keel line than to a floor of the gullet. The gullet also has a generally constant area along its length to maintain substantially constant pressure over its length and to provide low resistance to water flow through the gullet.