Abstract: A cartridge for ligating clips includes compartments formed of partitions lying in spaced parallel planes and a stringer spanning between the partitions. The legs of a clip are joined at a hinge which is seated over the stringer. The stringer comprises a substantially cylindrical body and a depending narrow support flange. Opposed faces of adjacent partitions include areas of reduced thickness spaced apart a distance sufficient to permit limited pivotal movement of the clip about the stringer. An abutment edge of the partition face provides a stop which is engaged by bosses at the ends of the clip legs to limit pivotal movement of the clip legs and prevent ribs of the clip from engaging the stringer.

Abstract: Cover adapted for covering a spool of wire mounted on a shaft for preventing tangling of the wire during use, comprising a first cover portion comprising an outer wall and side walls, and a second cover portion comprising an outer wall and side walls adapted to attach to the shaft adjacent sides of the spool of wire without removing it from the shaft, the first and second cover portions being adapted for mating to cover the wire spool on the shaft, the second cover portion comprising an opening for allowing the wire on the spool to pass through the outer wall and allowing the spool of wire to rotate freely on the shaft to dispense the wire in a tangle-free manner from the spool as the wire is pulled through the opening.

Abstract: A deconstructable coiled tubing spool is disclosed and includes one or more flange segments, and a core comprising a flange portion that is adapted to couple and decouple from each of the one or more flange segments, wherein the core remains intact when the one or more flange segments are decoupled from the flange portion. One or more of the deconstructable coiled tubing spools can be deconstructed and stored in a standard shipping container for shipment.

Abstract: A cartridge is provided for retaining surgical clips, and particularly clips used in surgical ligating procedures that have an asymmetrical profile. The cartridge comprises a base having a base longitudinal axis. A plurality of axially spaced walls extend from the base and are transversely disposed in relation to the base axis. The walls define a plurality of axially spaced compartments therebetween. Each wall has a central wall axis that is generally perpendicular to the base axis. The cartridge further comprises a plurality of clip support members. Each clip support member is disposed within a respective compartment and comprises an asymmetrically shaped cross-section in relation to the central wall axis.

Abstract: A paperboard slat for use in a variety of packaging and structural applications wherein a plurality of sheets of paperboard are laminated to each other and folded upon itself along a fold line with the facing sheets being adhered together. The slat is generally of extended length and has a rounded edge running along the fold line. The slat is characterized by its relatively high strength and rigidity and its substantially warp-free condition.

Abstract: A protective cover for cable reels comprising a plurality of battens that are linked together in a parallel array by two spaced apart flexible straps that may be secured by either to the outside or underside of the battens. The straps may be tensioned to hold the cover over the periphery of the cable reel. Alternatively, separate steel bands are used on the exterior of the array to hold the array in tension on the reel. In one embodiment, the flexible straps are in the form of ropes positioned on the underside of the array to centrally locate the array on the reel.

Abstract: A device for holding film strips and the like in proper position on spiral reels or the like such that the film will be held onto the reel in proper spaced relation to permit the flow of the developer about the film for development thereof. The device includes a longitudinally extending body having a transverse dimension which will permit the device to extend across the width of the film and thus the corresponding spiral reel to contact the edges of the film and hold the same against the spirally formed elements of the reel. The device is designed to lock into the reel between the spiral elements thereof and may be used for full or partial strips of film.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement is shown herein for protecting high voltage, pipe-type, impregnated paper insulated cable during long distance shipping. An annular channel is provided along the inside radial face of a cable reel to receive first and second vapor barrier blankets which may comprise laminated layers of polyolefin, aluminum foil and polyethlene. An adhesive is spread throughout the open portion of the channel. A first steel banding wire annularly secures the first two blankets within the annular channel and a synthetic rubber adhesive is disposed over the two blankets and wire. A third blanket comprising a laminate of polyvinyl chloride and Nylon is then disposed over the composite formed up to this point and a second banding wire is tightly secured about the overall composite. The second wire is so positioned as to bear down in a plane extending generally parallel to the radius of the circle described by the first wire so as to be axially spaced therefrom.