Gregory J Pappas

US Patent:

20120132663, May 31, 2012

Filed:

Nov 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/956339

Inventors:

Dino Kasvikis - Newton MA, US
Russell Estrella - North Haven CT, US
David Farascioni - Bethel CT, US
Gregory Pappas - Madison CT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - New Haven CT

International Classification:

B65D 25/00

US Classification:

220694

Abstract:

A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging.