Abstract: A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.

Abstract: A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.

Abstract: A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.

Abstract: A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.

Abstract: A sealing and/or cutting instrument having a thermally active surface or element which may be used to seal and then cut tissue, ducts, vessels, etc., apart. The instrument may include a thermally active surface or element comprised of a conductor covered with a ferromagnetic material. The instrument may contact tissue with one or more surfaces comprised of a non-stick material. A sensor in communication with the instrument may be used to monitor a therapeutic procedure and signal when sealing and/or cutting of a tissue is complete.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for retaining an attachment, such as an awning, to the wall of a recreational vehicle. The apparatus includes a flexible strap assembled from a plurality of strap segments. Male and female portions of adjacent strap segments are joined together to form a flexible interconnection between adjacent strap segments. The apparatus also includes an upper mounting portion for fixedly connecting a first end of the strap to the wall, and a lower mounting portion for detachably connecting a second end of the strap to the wall. Also disclosed are methods of installing and using an apparatus for retaining a recreational vehicle attachment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for retaining an attachment, such as an awning, to the wall of a recreational vehicle. The apparatus includes a flexible strap assembled from a plurality of strap segments. Male and female portions of adjacent strap segments are joined together to form a flexible interconnection between adjacent strap segments. The apparatus also includes an upper mounting portion for fixedly connecting a first end of the strap to the wall, and a lower mounting portion for detachably connecting a second end of the strap to the wall. Also disclosed are methods of installing and using an apparatus for retaining a recreational vehicle attachment.