Abstract: A surgical instrument including a stapling assembly and an anvil configured to selectively couple with the stapling assembly to compress tissue and form staples in the tissue. The stapling assembly includes a housing extending distally along a central axis, a deck member having a plurality of staple openings configured to receive a plurality of staples, and a knife member at least partially disposed within the housing. The deck member includes an exterior perimeter having a first shape and an interior perimeter enclosed by the exterior perimeter and having a second shape different than the first shape. The knife member includes a distal end having a cutting edge that defines an edge plane that intersects the central axis. The cutting edge has a non-circular shape in the edge plane.

Abstract: Fabric covers are weighted down by means of water-filled plastic bottles that have neck flanges with holes through them. Cords that connect to clamps for gripping the covers are tied through these holes.

Abstract: A fabric automobile cover is connected by elastic cords to used plastic bottles that have been refilled with water, to hold it down.

Abstract: A cover for covering an opening such as a cockpit, hatch and the like in a watercraft includes an inflatable chamber. When the cover is in place and the chamber inflated, the upper surface is convex in shape. This causes water and debris to run off the cover and prevents the pooling of water in the cover. The cover is of a flexible sheet material. When the chamber is deflated and the cover unfastened from the opening, it is as easily stored as are conventional covers.

Abstract: Capstans and winches secured to beach or boat launching ramp. Operate on electric power for predetermined time interval upon insertion of coin, token or card for common use by the general public. Assist in launching and especially hauling out of watercraft and watercraft carriers. Also reduces potential for personal injury and property damage from loss of traction on slippery slopes.

Abstract: A bag holder for mounting on a vertical surface holds open a limp plastic film bag. The opening is maintained by holders fitting into the handle holes in the bag and spreading them apart. A flap fits into the bag opening on one side to further open the bag and to form a backboard to deflect thrown refuse into the bag.

Abstract: This invention relates to tamper-proof labels useful for marking objects in a manner such that, if one were to attempt to transfer the label to another object, the label would be destroyed or defaced to such an extent that its transference would be noticeable.The label comprises a laminate comprising a transparent or translucent outer sheet having an information containing pattern printed on its inner surface, said printed film having a discontinuous coating of transparent plasticized organic polymeric material thereon, with said printed and coating surface having a coating of a color containing pressure sensitive adhesive film thereon. The plasticizer in said organic polymeric material being a non-reactive, migrating plasticizer, which is also a plasticizer for said pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: This invention relates to inks, ink emulsions, and to transfer elements as well as their methods of manufacture. The transfer elements provided by the invention are useful in providing imprints, including infra-red scannable imprints which are sharp, well defined prints with no feathering and which have fast dry and have excellent smudge resistance. The transfer elements comprise a substantially non-absorbent base having a coating comprising a continuous phase containing, as a discontinuous phase, a colorant carried by a vehicle comprising at least one C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 alcohol, said vehicle having a melting point below about 20.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to inks, ink emulsions, and to transfer elements as well as their methods of manufacture. The transfer elements provided by the invention are useful in providing imprints, including infra-red scannable imprints which are sharp, well defined prints with no feathering and which have fast dry and have excellent smudge resistance. The transfer elements comprise a substantially non-absorbent base having a coating comprising a continuous phase containing, as a discontinuous phase, a colorant carried by a vehicle comprising at least one C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 alcohol, said vehicle having a melting point below about 20.degree.C.