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A device, kit and method may employ an implantable device (e.g., annuloplasty implant) and a tool to implant such. The implantable device is positionable in a cavity of a bodily organ (e.g., a heart) and operable to constrict a bodily orifice (e.g., a mitral valve). Tissue anchors are guided into precise position by an intravascularly deployed anchor guide frame and embedded in an annulus. Constriction of the orifice may be accomplished via a variety of structures, for example by cinching a flexible cable or anchored annuloplasty ring, the cable or ring attached to the tissue anchors. The annuloplasty ring may be delivered in a generally elongated configuration, and implanted in an anchored generally arch, arcuate or annular configuration. Such may move a posterior leaflet anteriorly and an anterior leaflet posteriorly, improving leaflet coaptation to eliminate mitral regurgitation.

A glove with enhanced gripping capabilities that makes maintaining a grip for a user, less taxing and less fatiguing for the user's hand and forearm muscles. More particularly, a grip-enhancing glove, and method for maintaining a grip, which enables a user to maintain a prolonged grip without incurring undesirable effects.

A tie strap assembly includes a strap, a fastener rail or beam and a fastener. The strap is connected to a lock housing, wherein a distal end of the strap is configured to pass into a lock passage of the lock housing to form a loop. The fastener rail is offset from the strap, such that the strap does not directly contact the fastener rail. A fastener is slidably secured on the fastener rail, and is therefore, not in contact with the strap. Wires bundled within the strap do not contact the fastener. Thus, the fastener may be easily slidably adjusted on the fastener rail without interference from bundled wires or the strap.

A fastening system is configured to secure a first panel to a second panel while isolating the first panel from the second panel. The fastening system may include a first retainer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The first retainer may include a planar sheet and a central opening. The sleeve includes a plurality of inwardly-canted tabs, wherein a central channel is formed through the sleeve. The sleeve is secured within the central opening of the planar sheet. The fastener is positioned within the central channel of the sleeve and the inwardly-canted tabs securely engage the fastener to prevent the fastener from retreating within the sleeve. The fastening system may also include a second retainer, wherein a portion of the sleeve snapably secures to a portion of the second retainer.

A tissue anchor system includes a plurality of elongated members pivotally coupled by a pivot member and at least one coupler coupled to at least one of the elongated members between a pivot point and an end of the elongated member which coupler is operable to secure the elongated members in a configuration that securely couples the tissue anchor to tissue.

An electronic card connector with fixed lateral arms, including: a plastic main body in which multiple terminals are inlaid, at least one lateral arm projecting from each side of the main body, the two lateral arms defining therebetween an electronic card receptacle, a stopper block being formed on each lateral arm; and at least two resilient members respectively fitted on outer sides of the lateral arms. Each resilient member has a bent stopper board section projecting from the resilient member. The stopper board section projectively extends to the inner side of the lateral arm and is positioned above the electronic card receptacle.

The present invention relates to a cable structure, comprises a cable having a first, a second and a third conductive wires made of metal wire material, the third conductive wire is covered by a third insulation layer, the first conductive wire is interlaced on the third insulation layer and is covered by a second insulation layer, the second conductive wire is interlaced on the second insulation layer and is covered by a first insulation layer; the second conductive wire and the second insulation layer are exposed at one end of the first insulation layer, and the first conductive wire and the third conductive wire covered by the third insulation layer are exposed out of the second insulation layer; and a positioning sleeve passes through the first conductive wire and the third conductive wire having the third insulation layer and is sleeved and riveted on the second insulation layer so that the positioning sleeve is clamped and fastened on the second insulation layer and is served to abut against a cut portion of the first insulation layer for preventing the second insulation layer from retreating into the first insulation layer so short circuit of the first and the second conductive wires is effectively avoided.

An actuator for advancing a rod which enables release of the rod from an actuating mechanism by rotating the rod to allow the rod to be retreated. The actuator may also provide a mechanism for disabling the driving mechanism as the rod is fully advanced to prevent damage by excessive forces being applied to the rod. The actuating mechanism can be fully enclosed in a stock of a dispenser gun or applicator, facilitating cleaning of the dispenser gun. The disclosed dispenser gun is particularly suitable for dentistry applications.