Abstract: A clip applier may include: a first jaw member for engaging a first leg member of a surgical clip; and a second jaw member for engaging a second leg member of the surgical clip. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is asymmetric about a medial plane of the clip applier. A clip cartridge may include: a base having a first axis and a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis; and a plurality of walls defining at least one cavity for receiving the surgical clip. At least one of the plurality of walls has a first wall portion on a first side of the first axis and a second wall portion on a second side of the first axis. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are offset to each other with respect to the second axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed a method and device for unlatching a clip. The clip may have first and second leg members, the first leg member having a hook member and the second leg member having a tip member restrained by the hook member in the latched configuration. The method may include receiving the clip between first and second jaw members of a device and engaging the hook member of the first leg member with a wall of the second jaw member. The method may further include pressing on an outer surface of the first leg member with the first jaw member to open the hook member and release the clip from the latched configuration and receiving the tip member in a channel of the second jaw member after being unrestrained by the hook member where the tip member is spaced apart from the hook member.

Abstract: The present invention provides high security polycarbonate laminates integrated with insulated glazing units (IGU) to produce high security windows. The laminate comprises at least nine layers, in the following order: (i) an insulated glazing unit; (ii) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (iii) a polycarbonate; (iv) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (v) a polycarbonate; (vi) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (vii) a glass; (viii) a thermoplastic polyurethane; and (ix) a polycarbonate. A frame may surround and overbite the laminate. An array of framed laminates may be arranged such that one framed laminate may be removed, without removing an adjacent laminate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight blast-mitigating polycarbonate laminate system comprising at least one polycarbonate sheet, a portion of which is laminated to a glass layer having a thickness between 0.25 times and less than 1 times the thickness of the polycarbonate sheet. The laminate system may further include fasteners to attach the system to a building, positioned to prevent the laminate system from breaking or detaching in case of a blast event.

Abstract: The present invention provides high security polycarbonate laminates integrated with insulated glazing units (IGU) to produce high security windows. The laminate comprises at least nine layers, in the following order: (i) an insulated glazing unit; (ii) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (iii) a polycarbonate; (iv) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (v) a polycarbonate; (vi) a thermoplastic polyurethane; (vii) a glass; (viii) a thermoplastic polyurethane; and (ix) a polycarbonate. A frame may surround and overbite the laminate. An array of framed laminates may be arranged such that one framed laminate may be removed, without removing an adjacent laminate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid deployment cover system comprising a polycarbonate laminate or a glass-clad polycarbonate laminate in combination with a versatile and cushioned mounting system to yield a highly durable cover which provides protection from forced-entry, blast, ballistics and/or extreme storms in a wide range of climates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight blast-mitigating polycarbonate laminate system comprising at least one polycarbonate sheet, a portion of which is laminated to a glass layer having a thickness between 0.25 times and less than 1 times the thickness of the polycarbonate sheet. The laminate system may further include fasteners to attach the system to a building, positioned to prevent the laminate system from breaking or detaching in case of a blast event.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid deployment cover system comprising a polycarbonate laminate or a glass-clad polycarbonate laminate in combination with a versatile and cushioned mounting system to yield a highly durable cover which provides protection from forced-entry, blast, ballistics and/or extreme storms in a wide range of climates.