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 gas turbine engine blade tip seal consists of a sealing ring which is controlled by means of two annular control members. The members are arranged such that one control member has a relatively rapid thermal response rate and the other control member has a relatively slow thermal response rate, the sealing ring being controlled such that a preferred tip clearance is maintained under varying engine operating conditions.

Abstract: Clothing material made from a layer of polyurethane foam having heat reflective material flame bonded to one face and weatherproof fabric flame bonded to the other face. The invention also includes clothing made from the material.