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BuyHookandLoop.com introduces New Strap-It Cable Wraps -- an exciting alternative to standard nylon cable ties offering many more uses and customized solutions Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 17, 2011 Strap-It Cable Wraps have been introduced as a Brand New Product at http://www.buyhookandloop.com. Strap-It Cable Wraps offer a wider range of use than standard Cable Ties as a reusable and economical product to wrap and organize a variety of products including electronic cables and wires. Its...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardica, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDC) today announced that it has completed the internal design verification process for its proprietary Microcutter XPRESS(TM) 30 surgical cutting and stapling device necessary to apply the CE Mark to this product for commercial use in Europe. Cardica plans to initiate first-in-man use of the XPRESS 30 in selected European centers starting in July. "Our internal verification process is both rigorous and...
GILBERT, Ariz., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SnapNRack(TM) and Bryce Fastener Inc. team up and deploy anti-theft racking mounts for ground mount project in Hawaii. Solar theft is a concern for all players involved in the solar industry. In order to generate higher financial return for project developers, owners, and financiers preventing theft is imperative. Finding a security solution that will remain steadfast for 25-30 years is challenging in an evolving industry. Greg McPheeters,...
Pressure Washers Direct Announces Best Professional Truck and Skid Mount Power Washers. Recommendations Based on Sales History and Customer Reviews. Bolingbrook, IL (PRWEB) June 17, 2011 Today PressureWashersDirect.com released its recommendations for the best professional truck mount and skid mount pressure washers. "If you have to operate outdoors and mobility is an issue, you need to consider truck or skid mounted pressure washers," said Bill Mikenis, product expert at Pressure...
MINNEAPOLIS, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Incisive Surgical, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the Company a key patent for its proprietary INSORB® Absorbable Skin Stapling Technology. The allowed claims include comprehensive subject matter covering the method and apparatus of the INSORB Skin Closure technology. The Company also announced that it has received a notice of allowance of patent issuance from the USPTO relating to the absorbable...
Pressure Washers Direct Announces The Addition Of Karcher Expert Series Gas Pressure Washers. Superstore Now Offering Karcher Expert Series Pressure Washers. Bolingbrook, IL (PRWEB) June 06, 2011 Today PressureWashersDirect.com, a leading online power washer retailer, is expanding its online product offering with the introduction of Karcher Expert Series pressure washers. With the addition of these new models, both the Consumer gas pressure washer and Prosumer gas pressure washer...
Midbrook Medical, the Jackson, MI, based manufacturer of custom fabricated medical equipment and decontamination systems has seen increased interest in their ability to provide custom sizes and styles of equipment to solve unique problems within medical facilities. Midbrook Medical is able to design and build a wide range of fabricated equipment and washers to customer specifications that cannot be met by the standard models of other distribution companies. Jackson, MI (PRWEB) May 28,...
Pressure Washers Direct Announces Best Professional Gas (Belt-Drive) Power Washers. Recommendations Based on Sales History and Customer Reviews. Bolingbrook, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2011 Today PressureWashersDirect.com released its recommendations for the best professional gas belt-drive pressure washers. "Belt-drive units have their engines separated from their pumps which allows them to run at lower temperatures than direct drive units," said Bill Mikenis, resident product expert at...
Pressure Washers Direct Announces Best Professional Gas (Cold Water) Power Washers. Recommendations Based on Sales History and Customer Reviews. Bolingbrook, Il (PRWEB) May 13, 2011 Today PressureWashersDirect.com released its recommendations for the best professional gas cold water pressure washers. "These professional gas units are built with the highest quality engine and pump combinations to withstand rigorous daily use," said Bill Mikenis, resident product expert at Pressure Washers...
Company now offering premium stainless steel decking screws to online consumers requiring high-quality corrosion resistant fasteners for roofing, siding and decking applications. Houston, Texas (PRWEB) May 13, 2011 FMW Fasteners has now added a full line of premium stainless steel decking screws to their online store with the addition of Swan Secure products and will continue expanding this line to include their entire line of high-quality corrosion resistant, stainless steel nails and...
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A staple remover is a device that can remove a staple from a given material quickly without causing damage. The metal wedge at the end of the stapler can be used to achieve the same result; however, it tends to tear fragile papers. The staple remover is composed of two opposing wedges on a pivot with a spring that returns it to the open position after use. They also go by the term decleater in many former British colonies. The user can either forcefully clip the front side of the staple...
A paper clip is a thin wire in a looped shape that uses elasticity and strength of its construction materials to compress and hold pieces of paper together. Other types of clips use a two piece clamping system. Recent innovations are multi-colored plastic-coated paper clips. The first patent for a bent wire paper clip was awarded to Samuel B. Fay in 1867. He wanted it to be used for attaching tickets to fabric originally. His design, however, is not really reminiscent to the modern...
The clothespin is a fastener designed to hang clothes up for drying, usually on a clothes line, although there are many different designs. These clothespin are manufactured very cheaply by creating two interlocking plastic or wooden prongs, in between which is often a small spring. David M. Smith invented this design in 1853. When the prongs are pinched at the top they open up, and when released the spring draws them shut. The Shakers were the first to invent the clothespin. The older...
Staplers, used widely in government, business, offices, and schools, are mechanical devices that join sheets of paper by driving a metal staple through the paper. The first stapler was created for King Louis XV. Each staple was inscribed with the insignia of royal court. George McGill created the predecessor of the modern staple. In 1867, he received a patent for a press to insert his fastener into paper. Henry R. Heyl received a patent for the first machine to both insert and clinch the...
A safety pin, a variation of the regular pin, is a simple fastening device which includes a simple spring mechanism and a clasp. The clasp covers the end of the pin to protect the user as well as forms a closed loop fastening the pin to whatever it is applied to. Safety pins have a large variety of functions, often used for fastening fabric, cloth diapers, or patching clothing. The clasp allows for protecting the baby from being jabbed. They are often used as accessories to jewelry. The...
