Abstract: An apparatus for linking a surgical instrument with a rigid frame includes a clamping unit comprising (i) a clamp-actuator and (ii) two opposing clamps attached bilaterally to the clamping unit. Either one of the two opposing clamps can be individually effective, to clamp the clamping unit to the rigid frame. A mediating member is provided for mediating between the surgical instrument and the clamping unit, and is proximally engaged with the clamping unit. Force-transfer mechanisms such as, for example, gearing arrangements, and a plurality of mechanical actuators such as, for example, gear-actuators placed to actuate them, are provided for vertically displacing the mediating member relative to the clamping unit and for pivoting the mediating member in intrinsic rotation in a pitch axis.

Abstract: A positioning system for a robotic-surgery device comprises a lower portion comprising a pillar section extending from a wheeled base, an upper portion supported by the pillar section and comprising a docking interface adapted for securing thereto a motor-control unit of a robotic-surgery device, and electronic circuitry programmed to cause the upper portion to simultaneously displace vertically and pitch about a pitch-axis member mediating between the pillar section and the upper-portion, in response to a remote user input, so as to pivot a robotic-surgery device secured to the docking interface about a distal end of a surgical arm proximally seated in a surgical-arm-receiving volume of the motor-control unit.

Abstract: Outdoor apparel with a head cover and hand covers protect the wearer from the sun and other outdoor elements. The outdoor apparel comprises material that is resistant to ultraviolet light, traps heat, and is water wicking. The outdoor apparel further comprises a body and sleeves for additional protection from the elements. The hand covers are attached to the sleeves, which are attached to the body. The head cover may comprise an upper cover and a lower cover and be attached to the body. Together the body, head cover, sleeves, and hand covers protect the wearer from the sun and elements while participating in outdoor activities.