A longitudinal axis intersects the distal tip of the anvil when the anvil is in a closed position.

The anvil (160) includes an anvil head (162).

The intraluminally directed anvil apparatus (200) has an anvil pull (230') extending from an anvil (210').

The hammer is rotatable together with the anvil.

The mechanism includes an air cylinder (66) secured to the anvil (12) in a radial anvil bore (62).

The anvil may have an inner opening and a plurality of staple pockets aligned around a surface of the anvil.

The compressed O-ring imparts a frictional force on the outer peripheral surface of the anvil to decelerate the anvil.

The anvil is configured to be rotated as the anvil is moved toward the staple cartridge.

In one embodiment, energy is applied to the anvil to energize the staples as they make contact with the anvil.

The ultrasonic welding assembly includes a bracket for receiving the second side surface of the anvil so as to fix the anvil.

When at least a prescribed value of torque is applied externally to the anvil, the hammer disconnects from the anvil, freewheels, and strikes the anvil in the direction of rotation.

They found themselves, however, "between a hammer and an anvil.

It can be moved towards the anvil (8).

The reduction and the restoring of the anvil size is an advantage during the insertion and the removal of the anvil into and from the organ of the patient.

The pain inside her heart will be her greatest teacher.