Robert M Eyerly, Robert Robert Eyerly, Robert C Eyerly, Joyce K Eyerly, Joyce Joyce Eyerly, Robt Mich Eyerly, Joyce A Eyerly, Mike Eyerly, Joyce Y, Rob Eyerly
Alan J. Solyntjes - Richfield MN Robert M. Eyerly - Lino Lakes MN
Assignee:
United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
A61B 17068
US Classification:
227176
Abstract:
A stapler is disclosed that includes a mechanism for sensing whether the stapler is loaded with a fired cartridge housing and for preventing the stapler from being closed or fired when loaded with the fired cartridge. The mechanism also prevents the stapler from firing or clamping on tissue when the stapler is not loaded with a staple cartridge.
Karen M. Roche - Stillwater MN Robert M. Eyerly - White Bear Lake MN
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61F 100
US Classification:
623 22
Abstract:
An integral prosthetic acetabular cup assembly and a method for making the same including an inner liner contacting an outer backing and a plurality of spacers mechanically entrapped between the inner liner and the outer backing. The spacers may be made of a material different from that of the inner liner and of the outer backing.