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: The disclosure teaches a process for ordering material, goods and services. Also disclosed are processes for assembling and manufacturing a computer system. A manufacturer orders material from a supplier. The material can be provided by the supplier from a supplier logistics center. The manufacturer owns the material after it is shipped by the supplier. The material is delivered by the supplier to a manufacturing or assembly facility. The material can be ordered when the manufacturer realizes a need for the material. The manufacturer realizes a need for the material after receiving orders for products requiring the material. The material can be ordered after the manufacturer considers the inventory on-hand at a supplier logistics center. The material can be ordered automatically by a system such as a computer program operating on a computer system. The order can specify the material be delivered in a specified period of time, for example one day.