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: An automotive pickup retrofit apparatus including a formed strip of thin, rigid material structured for close matable connection protectively and decoratively covering a portion of the rear contoured panel of the tailgate. One embodiment includes a formed, elongated sheet of thin, rigid material forming a protective and decorative outer layer structured for close matable connection over substantially the entire front or rear panel of the tailgate. An open or bottomed frame structured for connection within an aperture formed through the central portion of the tailgate is also provided which may include further protective ornamentation.