Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to accommodate the decreased material strength of the handle assembly. Handle retainer ears 110 are attached to the staple mechanism housing and prevent flexing of the lever grip. The retainer ears in combination with a raised circular boss 16 of the handle assembly facilities the use of lower strength materials, such as paper pulp products. An efficient staple housing mechanism includes a new return spring 120, a visual guide rod or alignment indicator 150 and a flattened stapler guide 130. An improved lever grip includes concentrically trimmed arc in the lever grip sidewalls 117. An improved lever grip includes an extended arched rear section 113 to comport with a new positive mating area 115 of the handle.

Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to account for the decreased material strength of the handle assembly. A new retainer clip 81 or handle retainer includes assembly ribs 82 which include interference fit ribs 96. The retainer clip 81 in combination with a raised circular boss 16 of the handle assembly facilities the use of lower strength materials, such as paper pulp products. An efficient staple housing mechanism includes the use of new staple carrier assembly fixture pin 86 and other disclosed components.

Abstract: A surgical stapler uses a sheath 1 to protect a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The sheath includes seams 3 and grip tabs 2 and encloses the handle assembly while the handle assembly is attached to a staple mechanism housing 15. After surgical use or exposure to biohazards, the grip tabs 2 of the sheath may be pulled, uncovering the handle assembly, separating the handle assembly from the staple mechanism housing and allowing the protected handle assembly to be dropped into clean bin container for eco-friendly recycling. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to account for the decreased material strength of the recyclable handle assembly. After use, the fouled sheath and staple mechanism housing are disposed in traditional methods.

Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to accommodate the decreased material strength of the handle assembly. Handle retainer ears 110 are attached to the staple mechanism housing and prevent flexing of the lever grip. The retainer ears in combination with a raised circular boss 16 of the handle assembly facilities the use of lower strength materials, such as paper pulp products. An efficient staple housing mechanism includes a new return spring 120, a visual guide rod or alignment indicator 150 and a flattened stapler guide 130. An improved lever grip includes concentrically trimmed arc in the lever grip sidewalls 117. An improved lever grip includes an extended arched rear section 113 to comport with a new positive mating area 115 of the handle.

Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to account for the decreased material strength of the handle assembly. A new retainer clip 81 or handle retainer includes assembly ribs 82 which include interference fit ribs 96. The retainer clip 81 in combination with a raised circular boss 16 of the handle assembly facilities the use of lower strength materials, such as paper pulp products. An efficient staple housing mechanism includes the use of new staple carrier assembly fixture pin 86 and other disclosed components.

Abstract: A surgical stapler uses a sheath 1 to protect a handle assembly 80 made of paper pulp products or other eco-friendly material. The sheath includes seams 3 and grip tabs 2 and encloses the handle assembly while the handle assembly is attached to a staple mechanism housing 15. After surgical use or exposure to biohazards, the grip tabs 2 of the sheath may be pulled, uncovering the handle assembly, separating the handle assembly from the staple mechanism housing and allowing the protected handle assembly to be dropped into clean bin container for eco-friendly recycling. The handle assembly and components of the staple mechanism housing are designed to account for the decreased material strength of the recyclable handle assembly. After use, the fouled sheath and staple mechanism housing are disposed in traditional methods.

Abstract: An illumination device (10) for a phonograph record (18) has a housing (14) and bolts (22) for attaching the housing (14) to a phonograph tone arm (12). A battery (26) in the housing (14) and a contact switch (32) on the housing are connected to activate a timing circuit (28) for supplying current from the battery (26) to a light emitting diode (30). The light emitting diode (30) is positioned to illuminate an area around point (36) that stylus (20) contacts the record for a predetermined of time after the contact switch (32) is closed.