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 seat height and tilt mechanism for a vehicle seat has separate hand wheel controlled adjustors for adjusting the seat height and tilt having a control lever which can be moved relative to the seat base and a system of pivoted links which results in the seat as a whole being raised or lowered, the control lever then alternatively being locked relative to the seat base, the front edge of the seat then being lifted to tilt the seat.