Abstract: Various surgical systems are disclosed. A surgical system can include a surgical robot and a surgical hub. The surgical robot can include a control unit in signal communication with a control console and a robotic tool. The surgical hub can include a display. The surgical hub can be in signal communication with the control unit. A facility can include a plurality of surgical hubs that communicate data from the surgical robots to a primary server. To alleviate bandwidth competition among the surgical hubs, the surgical hubs can include prioritization protocols for collecting, storing, and/or communicating data to the primary server.

Abstract: A method of operating a surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes an electronic system comprising an electric motor coupled to the end effector; a motor controller coupled to the motor; a parameter threshold detection module configured to monitor multiple parameter thresholds; a sensing module configured to sense tissue compression; a processor coupled to the parameter threshold detection module and the motor controller; and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to monitor multiple levels of action thresholds and monitor speed of the motor and increment a drive unit of the motor, sense tissue compression, and provide rate and control feedback to the user of the surgical instrument.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an anvil and an elongate channel. The elongate channel includes a plurality of first electrical contacts and a plurality of electrical connectors comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts, wherein the electrical connectors are spring-biased such that a gap is maintained between the first electrical contacts and the second electrical contacts. The surgical instrument further includes a staple cartridge releasably attachable to the elongate channel, wherein the staple cartridge has a cartridge body comprising a plurality of staple cavities, a plurality of staples deployable from the staple cavities into the tissue, and a plurality of third electrical contacts, wherein the attachment of the staple cartridge to the elongate channel moves the electrical connectors causing the second electrical contacts to bridge the gap and become electrically coupled to the first electrical contacts.

Abstract: A method of operating a surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes an electronic system comprising an electric motor coupled to the end effector; a motor controller coupled to the motor; a parameter threshold detection module configured to monitor multiple parameter thresholds; a sensing module configured to sense tissue compression; a processor coupled to the parameter threshold detection module and the motor controller; and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to monitor multiple levels of action thresholds and monitor speed of the motor and increment a drive unit of the motor, sense tissue compression, and provide rate and control feedback to the user of the surgical instrument.

Abstract: An interactive control unit is disclosed. The interactive control unit includes an interactive touchscreen display, an interface configured to couple the control unit to a surgical hub, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive input commands from the interactive touchscreen display located inside a sterile field and transmit the input commands to the surgical hub to control devices coupled to the surgical hub located outside the sterile field.

Abstract: A surgical instrument including a surgical end effector and a threaded rotary input shaft. An actuator member is in operable engagement with the surgical end effector and is in selective threaded engagement with the threaded rotary input shaft such that when the actuator member is in an engaged configuration, rotation of said threaded rotary input shaft causes the actuator member to move axially to impart an actuation motion to the surgical end effector and when the actuator member is in a disengaged configuration, rotation of the threaded rotary input shaft will not be imparted to the actuator member. A switch may be employed for selectively moving the actuator between the engaged and disengaged configurations. A locking system may be employed for preventing axial movement of the actuator member when the actuator member is in the disengaged configuration.

Abstract: A butterfly handle locking device that fits into the standard butterfly handle such as found on sportsboards, sportscraft and other objects, the locking device having two main body portions that fit together, each body portion having an extending flange and a central region with an axial bore extending therethrough, the two main body portions each having a wing arm extending from the central region, the two main body portions coupled together with an axle that passes through the axial bore of each.

Abstract: A butterfly handle locking device that fits into the standard butterfly handle such as found on sportsboards, sportscraft and other objects, the locking device having two main body portions that fit together, each body portion having an extending flange and a central region with an axial bore extending therethrough, the two main body portions each having a wing arm extending from the central region, the two main body portions coupled together with an axle that passes through the axial bore of each.

Abstract: A sportsboard locking device that fits into the horizontal channel of the standard finbox, the device having a housing with an internal slot, an extending flange and a lower club foot, the device further having a slider with a lever on top, the slider capable of sliding down through the inner slot of the housing and into the horizontal channel such that the lower club foot on the extending flange is locked into place within the track underneath the horizontal channel.

Abstract: A twin-hull paddle board for use while standing or sitting down, the twin-hull paddle board consists of two elongated hulls, a flat platform portion having two side edges, a front edge and a back edge, the platform portion connected across the top of the two hulls intermediate between the front ends and the back ends of each hull, the flat platform portion and the tops of the hulls forming an upper deck portion, the upper deck portion comprising two recessed foot wells placed adjacent to the side edges of the flat platform portion, the recessed foot wells contoured to prevent accumulation or puddling of water during use, and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling the leg portion of the removable seat to the upper deck portion of the paddle board.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure for storing and preserving perishable liquids, including a container having a central opening and a plunger, sized and shaped to fit within the central opening. The plunger having means to seal the container and the plunger being slidable thereto. The container has a bottom defining a detent extending toward the central opening. And, the plunger has a bottom end zone with a similar detent. The plunger has a central internal passageway and a cap for sealing one of the passageways. The plunger induces pressure on the liquid and the cap maintains the pressure for preserving the liquid.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition containing elastomers (plasticizers), crystalline polypropylene, modified by mixing with polybutene-1 and a coupling agent and a bicyclic dicarboxyl acid salt nucleating agent and/or a lubricant which comprises an unsaturated fatty acid ester which acts as a surface modifier in a molded article is described. The composition is adapted to be used with pigments to make finished molded articles which have an appearance of paint covered by a clear coat and which are scratch resistant and have good low temperature (?30° C.) impact properties.

Abstract: A powder dispenser includes: a casing enclosing a powder reservoir and having a dispensing port; a powder ram slidably mounted within the casing between an initial position, an intermediate position and a final position, the powder ram including a dispensing end that moves through the powder reservoir as the powder ram moves from its initial position to its intermediate position; a metering chamber formed as the powder ram reaches its intermediate position, the metering chamber receiving powder as the powder ram moves from its initial position to its intermediate position; a powder barrier having a closed position and an open position, while in its closed position the powder barrier preventing the escape of powder through the dispensing port, the powder barrier moving from its closed position to its open position as the powder ram moves from its intermediate position to its final position, the powder ram forcing powder contained in the metering chamber out of the dispenser and through the dispensing port as t

Abstract: A polyolefin composition containing elastomers (plasticizers), crystalline polypropylene, modified by mixing with polybutene-1 and a coupling agent and a bicyclic dicarboxyl acid salt nucleating agent and/or a lubricant which comprises an unsaturated fatty acid ester which acts as a surface modifier in a molded article is described. The composition is adapted to be used with pigments to make finished molded articles which have an appearance of paint covered by a clear coat and which are scratch resistant and have good low temperature (?30° C.) impact properties.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition containing elastomers (plasticizers), crystalline polypropylene, modified by mixing with polybutene-1 and a coupling agent and a bicyclic dicarboxyl acid salt nucleating agent and/or a lubricant which comprises an unsaturated fatty acid ester which acts as a surface modifier in a molded article is described. The composition is adapted to be used with pigments to make finished molded articles which have an appearance of paint covered by a clear coat and which are scratch resistant and have good low temperature (?30° C.) impact properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dishwasher door and panel assembly including one or more decorator panels that are retained between two vertical flanges along the front of a dishwasher. The assembly includes a brace member and a trim piece that extend along the bottom periphery of the dishwasher door. The decorator panels are removed by releasing the trim piece from the brace member and sliding one or more of the panels out of engagement from the front of the dishwasher door.

Abstract: A coupling construction and a clamp therefor are disclosed which are operative with improved effectiveness in a workholding system for securing a workpiece at a work station. The coupling comprises a receiver and a carrier, and at least one of the clamps for securing the receiver and the carrier in a coupled position with high clamping pressures. The clamp comprises a clamp body, and a clamping element, a movable member, a spring assembly and an actuating assembly on the clamp body. The actuating assembly preferably includes a toggle member having oppositely facing knuckle elements thereon which are rotatably received in sockets for mounting the toggle member so that it is pivotable to actuate the spring assembly for biasing the movable member toward the clamping element.