Abstract: A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shoulder portion of a user thereof; 3) a support frame assembly to provide rigid support to the main front pack assembly; 4) an instrument support assembly connected to the support frame assembly having support means thereon to hold a gun, fishing pole, or tripod for ease of resting and conveyance; 5) a side pack and arm support assembly having pivotal side pocket assemblies pivotally movable from a collapsed to an inclined usage position and having arm support means thereon to support an elbow area of a user thereon; 6) a belt support assembly slidably attached and vertically supported to a user's belt member; and 7) an accessories support assembly having a support receiver assembly to receive a tubular member such as a monopod therein.

Abstract: A firearm retaining apparatus operable to be carried on a user's belt member and positioned at a forward mid portion of the firearm user and having means thereon for retaining and supporting portions of a hunting rifle in vertical or horizontal positions. The firearm retaining apparatus includes 1) a main firearm retainer member of a U-shape and rigid construction; 2) a retainer and flap cover assembly of a flexible construction wrapped vertically about the main firearm retainer member; and 3) a front pocket and cartridge retainer assembly operable to be interconnected to itself and extended horizontally about the main firearm retainer member. The retainer and flap cover assembly is operable to be extended and covered about an outer surface of the main firearm retainer member and providing a rest for the hunting rifle thereon.

Abstract: A multi-purpose front/back pack apparatus having the primary elements of 1) a front pack assembly; 2) a pack and gun carrier frame; 3) a gun and cartridge carrier assembly mounted on the pack and gun carrier frame; 4) a shoulder strap assembly connected to the front pack assembly and the pack and gun carrier frame; 5) a back pack assembly; and 6) a support belt member operable to interconnect the back pack assembly to the front pack assembly. The front pack assembly is provided with an expandable main pack bag and can be utilized with a gun and cartridge carrier assembly for conveyance of a gun member.

Abstract: A new protective covering apparatus (6) for guns with high capacity extended magazines providing protection for the receiver (18), magazine (22) and trigger guard (28) while the gun is being carried in the field or stored. The covering apparatus (6) is comprised of a single unit of flexible water repellent material having sufficient size to envelope the entire receiver area of a gun (FIG. 4), to include the magazine (22), receiver (18) and trigger guard (28). Attached to the front end of flaps (12) and (14) of protective covering (6) are releasable fasteners (8A) and (8B) providing means for attaching and sealing the front end of flaps (12) and (14) about the hand guard (20). Attached to the rear of outer flap (12) are releasable fasteners (10A) and (10B) for retaining and sealing the rear edges (12C) and (14C) of flaps (12) and (14) about the gun's butt stock ( 26) and pistol grip (24). Attached beneath flaps (12) and (14) is pouch (16) providing protection for the gun's extended magazine (22).

Abstract: A firearm holder of improved efficiency and design. The apparatus includes first and second movable gun support members. Each gun support member includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper ends of both members are spaced from each other to define a gun receiving zone therebetween. Positioned within the gun receiving zone and suspended between the first and second support members is a medial support member. Also included in an adjusting strap made of non-abrasive material designed to vary the distance between the first and second support members. In a preferred embodiment, the strap has a length sufficient to completely cover the first, second, and medial support members. In addition, the strap includes a free end which is slidably adjustable.

Abstract: A cover apparatus for protecting a video camera from dust and moisture while being used comprising a shield made of resilient, flexible material and having a length and width for being positioned over and along the upper portion of the camera in a bent semi-circular position therealong and supported thereby with a circular visor portion extending forwardly beyond the front end of the lens tube to shield it. A bag made of flexible collapsible and expandable cloth-like material provides a compartment of sufficient size to receive and entirely surround the video camera and shield.

Abstract: A protective covering device for telescopic optical instruments that are being used in the field, comprises a single expanse of flexible waterproof material (4) having sufficient size to envelope the lenses and lense housing tubes on a telescopic instrument (20). Attached to the fabric (4) edge is a length of elastic (6) member running along the entire perimeter, except for the length of a skirt (12) whereby the elastic member divides the skirt from the rest of the cover (18). Attached to the elastic edge directly across from the skirt are two loops (14) provided for holding attachment straps (10A and 10B). The attachment straps are elastic with a coating of silicone rubber (16) on one side and means for releasably connecting the strap ends together are provided by hook and loop material (8), whereby the straps can be pulled around circumferentially and hooked to the objective end of optical instrument.

Abstract: A new protective covering device (14) for guns (16) with telescopic sights providing protection for the telescopic sight, trigger and action while the gun (16) is being carried in the field. The covering device (14) is comprised of a single expanse of flexible waterproof material (14) having sufficient size to envelop the midsection of a gun (16), to include the telescopic sight, action and trigger. Attached to the flat upper edge of flexible material (4) are one or more straps (10A, 10B) extending outward and having a releasable connector device (8) attached to the free end providing means for attaching the covering device (14) to the telescopic sight of a sun (16).Integral with the lower portion of the covering device (14), is an elastic member (6) defining a circuitous and somewhat encircling route adjacent to and parallel with a skirted edge (12).

Abstract: This invention relates to a lightweight reel for the storage and transportation of precoiled lengths of tubing and the like characterized by two large diameter hoops together with three or more spokes for each hoop, the spokes having their adjacent ends connected together and their remote ends attached to one of the hoops in substantially radially-extending equiangularly-spaced relation, all of which cooperate with one another when thus assembled to define a pair of flanges adapted to confine the sides of an open-centered coil of precoiled goods to be positioned therebetween; and, a self-adjusting hub-forming assembly for detachably interconnecting the two flanges together through the central opening in the coil, such assembly including a subassembly for each pair of more or less transversely-aligned spokes of the two flanges consisting of an elastic member of a length less than the width of the coil to be confined between the flanges and a pair of connectors for fastening each such elastic member through the