Abstract: A system and method for remotely servicing a wireless data processing device over a telephony audio channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making an emblem (10) for motor vehicles, said method comprising in the order given, the steps of: providing a sheet of metal (5) having opposite first (15) and second (16) major surface; applying a desired graphics design (2) on a first major surface of said sheet; cutting and forming from said metal sheet (5) an emblem (10) having a three dimensional shape; and applying a protective coating (1) on said emblem over said graphics design (2) by spray coating or powder coating whereby said protective coating (1) extends over the edge between said first and second major surface. Further provided are an emblem obtained with the method, a method of affixing the emblem to a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle having affixed to it the emblem.

Abstract: An apparatus for achieving hemostasis and pneumostasis along a staple line by utilizing a compliant bioabsorbable foam buttress which may be attached to one jaw of a surgical stapling apparatus by a biocompatible releasable adhesive.

Abstract: A surgical device having a latching mechanism comprising a latch member; and a retaining member having at least one aperture adapted to receive and retain said latch member in a locked position, said latch member and said retaining member being of contrasting colors so that when the latch member is locked in place by the retaining member that the latch member's presence in the locked position is externally visible.

Abstract: A method of tissue compression is disclosed herein where the device to cause such compression is composed of a fastener bar and receiver. The device has the capability to self-adjust to tissues of varying thicknesses to cause hemostasis. This tissue gap variability allows for compression of regions of tissue where thick and thin tissue are both present. This variability also enables the same device to be used on a wide variety of tissues of different thicknesses. The tissue fastener bar of this invention contains a series of cut-out portions which distribute the compressive forces along the device in an alternating, staggered manner. The receiver is of a generally U-shaped configuration with the fastener bar being contained at least partially within the U-shape. Compression occurs between the side walls of the receiver and the fastener bar and variability in gap is accomplished by flexure of the side walls of the receiver.

Abstract: An applicator for accurately dispensing small amounts of fluids to tooth surfaces, including a handle, a nozzle which includes a reservoir for fluid and a piston member, and a lever, spring, plunger member, whereby activation of the lever forces the plunger against the piston which, in turn, forces fluid out of the reservoir through the nozzle.

Abstract: A ratchet-type dispenser for dental materials is disclosed. The ratchet is activated by a drive pawl and is prevented from returning by a detent pawl. The drive pawl and detent pawl are activated by the same lever arm.