Abstract: A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.

Abstract: A landscape edging system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system comprises an edging member having a top edge or rail and a plurality of corresponding interconnecting or adjoining blocks. The blocks, in combination with the edging member, may be employed to separate adjoining lawn, garden, walkway, driveway or other areas from one another in curving or linear fashion.

Abstract: A pour-through water treatment device. The device is a dispenser comprising a tank, pour tray and cover. The length of the device is more than twice its width. Its height is between 9.0 and about 11.0 inches. The pour tray has a downwardly facing channel into which an upwardly facing edge of the tank is inserted. The pour tray also includes baffles to prevent water from sloshing back and forth.

Abstract: A landscape edging system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system comprises an edging member having a top rail and a barrier extending downwardly therefrom, and corresponding interconnecting or adjoining blocks having recesses within which the top rail is received disposed therein. The blocks, in combination with the edging member, may be employed to separate adjoining lawn, garden, walkway, driveway or other areas from one another. The present invention permits the effects of undesired displacement forces acting on the blocks, such as frost heave, to be reduced or minimized.

Abstract: A landscape edging system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system comprises an edging member having a top rail and a barrier extending downwardly therefrom, and corresponding interconnecting or adjoining blocks, each block having at least one block attachment member disposed on the bottom surface thereof for receiving top rail therewithin. The blocks, in combination with the edging member, may be employed to separate adjoining lawn, garden, walkway, driveway or other areas from one another. The present invention permits the effects of undesired displacement forces acting on the blocks, such as frost heave, to be reduced or minimized.

Abstract: A paving block system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system finds particularly efficacious application in forming patios, walkways and driveways, and may comprise interconnecting or adjoining bottom barriers and side barriers. Each bottom barrier receives one or more paving blocks thereon, and may optionally have formed in the bottom surface thereof a recess for receiving a top rail formed into bottom barrier. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, adjoining blocks interconnect to form a relatively continuous paving block top surface.

Abstract: A trenchless landscape edging system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of anchoring members, an edging member having no or substantially no barrier extending downwardly therefrom and corresponding interconnecting or adjoining blocks having recesses disposed therein. The blocks, in combination with the anchoring members and the edging member, may be employed to separate adjoining lawn, garden, walkway, driveway or other areas from one another. The present invention permits the effects of undesired displacement forces acting on the blocks, such as frost heave, to be reduced or minimized and further permits rapid installation of the system since no trench for receiving lawn edging need be excavated.

Abstract: A container system is optimized for use as a microwave steamer. The container system includes a container, a lid, and a colander disposed between the lid and the container. The colander has smooth sides and integral hand grips. The integral hand grips vent vapor trapped between the colander and the container and allow easy lifting of the colander from the container. The colander also includes slot-like longitudinal openings on a side wall. Additionally, the lid includes a vent aperture which is a grate that prevents spattering of liquids from the container system. The lid is sealably engaged to the opening of the container.