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20080316842 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR BROADCASTING WRITE OPERATIONS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for broadcasting write operations in a multiple-target system. In use, a write operation is received at one of a plurality of apertures of an address space. Such write operation is then replicated to produce a plurality of write operations. To this end, the write operations may be broadcasted to a plurality of targets. At least one of the targets includes another one of the apertures that produces at least one additional write operation. | 12-25-2008 |
20100146218 | System And Method For Maintaining Cache Coherency Across A Serial Interface Bus - A method for executing processing operations using data stored in a memory. The method includes generating a snoop request configured to determine whether first data stored in a local memory is coherent relative to second data stored in a data cache, the snoop request including destination information that identifies the data cache on a bus, and a cache line address identifying where in the data cache the second data is located. The method further includes causing the snoop request to be transmitted over the bus to the second processor, extracting the cache line address from the snoop request, determining whether the second data is coherent, generating a complete message that includes completion information indicating that the first data is coherent with the second data, and causing the complete message to be transmitted over the bus to the first processor. | 06-10-2010 |
20120290796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING CACHE COHERENCY ACROSS A SERIAL INTERFACE BUS USING A SNOOP REQUEST AND COMPLETE MESSAGE - Techniques are disclosed for maintaining cache coherency across a serial interface bus such as a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) bus. The techniques include generating a snoop request (SNP) to determine whether first data stored in a local memory is coherent relative to second data stored in a data cache, the snoop request including destination information that identifies the data cache on the serial interface bus and causing the snoop request to be transmitted over the serial interface bus to a second processor. The techniques further include extracting a cache line address from the snoop request, determining whether the second data is coherent, generating a complete message (CPL) indicating that the first data is coherent with the second data, and causing the complete message to be transmitted over the bus to the first processor. The snoop request and complete messages may be vendor defined messages. | 11-15-2012 |
20140032947 | TRAINING, POWER-GATING, AND DYNAMIC FREQUENCY CHANGING OF A MEMORY CONTROLLER - A method for managing a memory controller comprising selecting a low-power state from a plurality of low-power states. The method further comprises transitioning to the low-power and entering the low-power state when the transition is complete, provided a wake-event has not been received. An apparatus comprises a controller configured to select a power state for transition, a state-machine configured to execute steps for transitions between power states of a memory controller connected by a bus to a memory, a storage configured to store at least one context, and a context engine configured to stream, at the direction of the state-machine engine, the at least one context to the memory controller. Streaming comprises communicating N portions of context data as a stream to N registers in the memory controller. A context comprises a plurality of calibrations corresponding to a state selected for transition. | 01-30-2014 |
20140181429 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HARDWARE DATA TRAINING BETWEEN MEMORY CONTROLLER AND MEMORY - A method of training a memory interface between a memory controller and a memory module. The method includes programming a delay line of a data strobe with a delay value and programming a reference voltage with a voltage value. The method then writes a data bit pattern to the memory module wherein the data bit pattern is of a first plurality of unique data bit patterns. The data bit pattern is read back and a result is compared with the data bit pattern. A determination is made whether the memory module is in a pass state or an error state based on the comparing. The steps are repeated with another data bit pattern of the first plurality of data bit patterns. The method is repeated for each combination of the data strobe delay value and the reference voltage value. | 06-26-2014 |
20140189180 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING BUS DIRECTION IN MEMORY SYSTEMS - A method including sorting read/write commands initiated by a memory controller based upon a destination page within a memory device. The read/write commands having a highest priority level are determined. The commands are then categorized as either page movement commands or data movement commands. The page movement commands or data movement commands are sent to the memory device based upon a signal indicating a current direction of a data bus providing communication between the memory controller and the memory device and further based upon a priority level. | 07-03-2014 |
20150261901 | RELIABILITY AWARE THERMAL DESIGN - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to implementing semiconductor device cooling systems that leverage awareness of regional voltage and temperature reliability risk considerations. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of implementing a cooling system configured to cool an integrated circuit. The method involves first determining a heat dissipation factor that would reduce each region of the integrated circuit to a reduced temperature in order to maintain an overall failure rate. An analysis is then performed, using an insight about the relative reliability risk of elevated voltage and temperatures, to identify a region of the integrated circuit whose temperature can be permitted to rise without exceeding the overall failure rate, thereby permitting implementation of a cooling system with a reduced heat dissipation factor. | 09-17-2015 |
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20110059625 | MODULAR CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector assembly includes a subsidiary circuit board, connectors, and an interposer assembly. The subsidiary circuit board includes opposite sides. The connectors are mounted to the opposite sides of the subsidiary circuit board and are electrically coupled with the subsidiary circuit board. The connectors are configured to mate with mating connectors. The interposer assembly is joined with the subsidiary circuit board. The interposer assembly includes a dielectric housing and elongated contacts that extend between opposite outer ends along a vertical axis and are held by the housing. The interposer assembly mates with the subsidiary circuit board and is configured to mate with a main circuit board such that the outer ends of the contacts electrically couple the connectors mounted to the subsidiary circuit board with the main circuit board. | 03-10-2011 |
20120225588 | CARD EDGE CONNECTOR - A card edge connector is provided for mating with a printed circuit board (PCB) having a card edge. The connector includes a housing having a card slot. The card slot is configured to receive the card edge of the PCB therein. The card slot includes opposing first and second sides. Signal contacts are held by the housing. The signal contacts include signal mating segments arranged in opposing first and second rows that extend along the opposing first and second sides, respectively, of the card slot. The signal mating segments are arranged in differential signal pairs, wherein the signal mating segments within a differential pair are arranged within the same row of the first and second rows. A ground contact is held by the housing. The ground contact includes a base and first and second ground mating segments that extend outwardly from the base. The first and second ground mating segments are arranged along the first and second sides, respectively, of the card slot such that the first and second ground mating segments are configured to engage the card edge therebetween. The first and second ground mating segments include springs that resiliently deflect when engaged by the card edge. | 09-06-2012 |
20140051295 | CABLE HEADER CONNECTOR - A cable header connector includes a cable including a pair of signal wires, a contact sub-assembly terminated to the cable and a ground shield providing electrical shielding for the contact sub-assembly. The contact sub-assembly has a mounting block having contact channels therein. The contact sub-assembly has a pair of signal contacts each received in corresponding contact channels and held in the contact channels by an interference fit. The contact channels receive corresponding signal wires of the cable and position the signal wires in position adjacent to the corresponding signal contacts. The signal contacts are laser welded to the signal wires of the cable at terminating ends of the signal contacts after being positioned in the contact channels. | 02-20-2014 |
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20120288248 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISMS EMPLOYED TO ATTACH A REAR HOUSING SECTION TO A FIBER OPTIC HOUSING, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Attachment mechanisms configured to be employed to attach a rear housing section to a fiber optic housing, and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The rear housing section and the fiber optic housing may be part of fiber optic equipment configured to support fiber optic connections of a fiber optic network. The attachment mechanism is configured to be attached and extend from the rear housing section of the fiber optic housing while maintaining the same installed U space of the housing. The attachment mechanism may include a spring plunger which may releasably maintain the rear housing section in a position to allow fasteners to removably attach the rear housing section to the fiber optic housing. In this manner, the rear housing section may be attached to and removed from the fiber optic housing in an efficient manner to minimize downtime for the fiber optic network. | 11-15-2012 |
20130004136 | FIBER OPTIC EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLIES EMPLOYING NON-U-WIDTH-SIZED HOUSINGS AND RELATED METHODS - Fiber optic equipment assemblies employing non-U-width-sized housings supporting U-sized fiber optic modules, and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the assembly may include the non-U-width-sized housing, at least one fiber optic equipment support member, and at least one U-sized fiber optic module. The non-U-width-sized housing may include an enclosure forming an internal cavity. The at least one fiber optic equipment support member may be disposed within the internal cavity and configured to support at least one U-sized fiber optic module. The at least one U-sized fiber optic module may be disposed within the at least one fiber optic equipment support member which may be disposed within the internal cavity. The at least one U-sized fiber optic module may have a height dimension wherein at least three of the at least one U-sized fiber optic module may be disposed within a U-unit height of unity. | 01-03-2013 |
20130308915 | PORT TAP FIBER OPTIC MODULES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OPTICAL NETWORKS - Port tap fiber optic modules and related systems and methods for monitoring optical networks are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules disclosed herein include connections that employ a universal wiring scheme. The universal writing scheme ensure compatibility of attached monitor devices to permit a high density of both live and tap fiber optic connections, and to maintain proper polarity of optical fibers among monitor devices and other devices. In other embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules are provided as high-density port tap fiber optic modules. The high-density port tap fiber optic modules are configured to support a specified density of live and passive tap fiber optic connections. Providing high-density port tap fiber optic modules can support greater connection bandwidth capacity to provide a migration path for higher data rates while minimizing the space needed for such fiber optic equipment. | 11-21-2013 |
20130308916 | HIGH-DENSITY PORT TAP FIBER OPTIC MODULES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OPTICAL NETWORKS - Port tap fiber optic modules and related systems and methods for monitoring optical networks are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules disclosed herein include connections that employ a universal wiring scheme. The universal writing scheme ensure compatibility of attached monitor devices to permit a high density of both live and tap fiber optic connections, and to maintain proper polarity of optical fibers among monitor devices and other devices. In other embodiments, the port tap fiber optic modules are provided as high-density port tap fiber optic modules. The high-density port tap fiber optic modules are configured to support a specified density of live and passive tap fiber optic connections. Providing high-density port tap fiber optic modules can support greater connection bandwidth capacity to provide a migration path for higher data rates while minimizing the space needed for such fiber optic equipment. | 11-21-2013 |
20140029909 | POLARITY SCHEME FOR PARALLEL-OPTICS DATA TRANSMISSION - A fiber optic harness assembly includes first through sixth groups of optical fibers and first and second connector sets. The groups of optical fibers are arranged in data transmission pairs such that one group of each pair is configured to transmit data and the other group is configured to receive data. The pairs of the groups are organized such that a first pair includes the first and second groups, a second pair includes the third and fourth groups, and a third pair includes the fifth and sixth groups. The optical fibers of the groups are sized and routed to facilitate low-skew and efficient parallel optics connections for high-speed data transmission. | 01-30-2014 |
20140140660 | POLARITY SCHEME FOR PARALLEL-OPTICS DATA TRANSMISSION - A fiber optic assembly includes first and second sets of ferrules. The first set of ferrules includes a first ferrule supporting a first plurality of optical fibers including first and second groups of optical fibers, a second ferrule supporting a second plurality of optical fibers including third and fourth groups of optical fibers, and a third ferrule supporting a third plurality of optical fibers including fifth and sixth groups of optical fibers. The second set of ferrules includes a fourth ferrule and a fifth ferrule. The fourth ferrule supports optical fibers of the first, second, third, and fourth groups of optical fibers, and the fifth ferrule supports optical fibers of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth groups of optical fibers. | 05-22-2014 |
20150162982 | FIBER OPTIC ASSEMBLIES FOR TAPPING LIVE OPTICAL FIBERS IN FIBER OPTIC NETWORKS EMPLOYING PARALLEL OPTICS - A fiber optic assembly for supporting optical connections in a fiber optic network employing parallel optical configurations is described. In one embodiment, the fiber optic assembly includes at least two live multi-fiber components and at least one tap multi-fiber component. Optical signals are routed from one live multi-fiber component to another in a parallel optical connection configuration, with each group of optical signals corresponding to a respective group of fiber positions on each live multi-fiber component. Each group of optical signals is also routed to one of the first and second groups of fiber positions of the at least one tap multi-fiber component in a parallel optical connection configuration. In this manner, fiber optic signals can be simultaneously provided and monitored within an active fiber optic network using a parallel optical configuration without the need for interrupting network operations. | 06-11-2015 |
20150230007 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR SPINE-AND-LEAF NETWORK SCALE OUT - An optical interconnection assembly for a spine-and-leaf network is disclosed. The optical interconnection assembly has spine MF components and leaf MF components. The spine MF components are optically connected to spine MF components of spine switches via spine patch cords. The leaf MF components are optically connected to leaf MF components of leaf switches via leaf patch cords. An array of duplex fiber optic cables serves to optically connect every spine MF component to every leaf MF component so that every spine switch is optically connected to every leaf switch. The optical interconnection assembly facilitates network scale out without the multifiber connections having to be broken up into multiple duplex connections using duplex fiber optic cables. | 08-13-2015 |
20150295655 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECTION ASSEMBLIES SUPPORTING MULTIPLEXED DATA SIGNALS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - To minimize cabling in a spine-and-leaf network, optical interconnection assemblies and related components, methods and systems disclosed herein have a plurality of spine-side multiplexer/demultiplexer pairs for communicating multiplexed communications signals between the optical interconnection assembly and one or more spine switches, and a plurality of leaf-side multiplexer/demultiplexer pairs for communicating multiplexed communications signals between the optical interconnection assembly and one or more leaf switches. Within the optical interconnection assembly, each spine-side demultiplexer is connected to every leaf-side multiplexer via at least one path, and each leaf-side demultiplexer is connected to every spine-side multiplexer via at least one path. In this manner, the optical interconnection assembly provides at least one discrete channel from each leaf switch to every spine switch, and vice versa. Also in this manner, each spine switch is connected directly to the optical interconnection assembly, and each leaf switch is also connected directly to the optical interconnection assembly. | 10-15-2015 |
20160062050 | FIBER OPTIC SOLUTIONS FOR MIGRATION BETWEEN DUPLEX AND PARALLEL MULTI-FIBER SOLUTIONS ALLOWING FOR FULL FIBER UTILIZATION - Fiber optic equipment that supports 8-fiber MPO configurations that enable migration between duplex transmission and 8-fiber parallel transmission is disclosed. The fiber optic equipment comprises at least one front multi-fiber adapter at a front end of the panel assembly, each adapter having a front side and a rear side. The fiber optic equipment also comprises at least one pass-through channel configured to receive at least one optical multi-fiber cable therethrough, wherein the rear side of the at least one front multi-fiber adapter is configured to optically connect to a first multi-fiber optical cable extending from a rear end of the panel assembly toward the front end. The front side of the at least one front multi-fiber adapter is configured to optically connect to a second multi-fiber optical cable extending from the rear end of the panel assembly toward the front end of panel assembly and passing through the at least one pass through channel. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062055 | FIBER OPTIC SOLUTIONS FOR MIGRATION BETWEEN DUPLEX AND PARALLEL MULTI-FIBER SOLUTIONS ALLOWING FOR FULL FIBER UTILIZATION - Fiber optic equipment that supports 8-fiber MPO configurations that enable migration between duplex transmission and 8-fiber parallel transmission is disclosed. The fiber optical equipment comprises a hybrid fiber optic module having a front end and a rear end and a linear array of single fiber optical connector adapters arranged in a width direction at the front end, each of the single fiber optical adapters having a front side and a rear side. The hybrid module also comprises a front multi-fiber adapter at the front end, the front multi-fiber adapter having a front side and a rear side and a rear multi-fiber adapter at the rear end of the module, the rear multi-fiber adapter having a front side and a rear side. The module also comprises a plurality of optical fibers optically connected between a rear side of each of the array of single fiber optic adapters and the front side of the rear multi-fiber adapter, wherein a multi-fiber connector can be connected to either the rear side of the front multi-fiber adapter to enable an optical connection with a multi-fiber connector connected to the front side of the front multi-fiber adapter, or to the rear side of the rear multi-fiber adapter to enable optical connections with a plurality of single fiber optic connectors connected to the linear array of single fiber fiber optic connector adapters. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062068 | FIBER OPTIC SOLUTIONS FOR MIGRATION BETWEEN DUPLEX AND PARALLEL MULTI-FIBER SOLUTIONS ALLOWING FOR FULL FIBER UTILIZATION - Fiber optic equipment that supports 8-fiber MPO configurations that enable migration between duplex transmission and 8-fiber parallel transmission and vice-versa. The fiber optical equipment comprises a tray for mounting fiber optic equipment. The tray comprises a base for supporting a plurality of BASE-8 fiber optic equipment. The tray also comprises one or more support rails of the base for movably mounting the tray in a fiber optic equipment chassis. The tray further comprises a plurality of equipment support rails of the base for movably mounting the plurality of BASE-8 fiber optic equipment to the tray. | 03-03-2016 |
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20090043316 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - A hemostatic clip assembly for mounting on a delivery device comprises a capsule and a clip slidably mounted within the capsule so that, when the clip is drawn proximally into the capsule, arms of the clip are drawn together to a closed position, an abutting surface of at least one of the arms contacting a corresponding surface of the capsule when the clip is drawn to a predetermined position within the capsule to provide a first user feedback indicating closure of the clip in combination with a tension member connected to the clip arms and biasing the clip arms toward an open, tissue receiving configuration and a yoke slidably received within the capsule and releasably coupled to the tension member, the yoke including a ball cavity for receiving a ball connector of a control element of the delivery device to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the delivery device, wherein the control element is frangible to detach the yoke from the delivery device and to provide a second user feedback and, wherein release of the yoke from the tension member provides a third user feedback. | 02-12-2009 |
20090138028 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip comprises a handle assembly, a shaft connected to a distal portion thereof and a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. The clip assembly includes clip arms and a capsule cooperating with the clip arms to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly. In addition, the apparatus includes a control wire including a ball connector, the control wire extending from the handle assembly and coupled to the clip assembly by the ball connector to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the shaft, wherein the ball connector is detachable from the clip assembly to provide a second user feedback indicating separation of the clip assembly from the shaft. | 05-28-2009 |
20100152753 | Hemostatic Clipping Devices and Methods - A tissue clipping apparatus, comprises a flexible, elongate member, a proximal end of which remains external to the body accessible to a user while a distal end of the flexible member is inserted into the body to a location adjacent to target tissue to be clipped and a control wire extending through the flexible member in combination with a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and a clip a proximal portion of which is received within the capsule. A joint releasably coupling the clip to the control wire, includes a yoke extending around a proximal end of the clip and a frangible link which fails when subject to a predetermined force to separate the clip from the control wire. | 06-17-2010 |
20110213300 | IN-VIVO VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. The catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree. | 09-01-2011 |
20120071898 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip comprises a handle assembly, a shaft connected to a distal portion thereof and a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. The clip assembly includes clip arms and a capsule cooperating with the clip arms to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly. In addition, the apparatus includes a control wire including a ball connector, the control wire extending from the handle assembly and coupled to the clip assembly by the ball connector to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the shaft, wherein the ball connector is detachable from the clip assembly to provide a second user feedback indicating separation of the clip assembly from the shaft. | 03-22-2012 |
20120109162 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - Apparatus includes Flexible Sheath extending from a proximal end which extends into living body; Capsule extending from a proximal to a distal end and having an opening formed in a proximal end thereof; Clip Assembly provided in Capsule and configured to be operably movable between a closed configuration in which first and second arms of Clip Assembly are drawn toward one another and an expanded configuration in which the first and second arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; Bushing extending between a proximal end coupled to Sheath and a distal end releasably coupled to Capsule via a tab on the distal end of Bushing engaging the opening of Capsule; and Control Member a distal end of which is releasably coupled to Clip Assembly to transmit to Clip Assembly forces applied thereto to move Clip Assembly between the insertion and expanded configurations. | 05-03-2012 |
20120209073 | IN-VIVO VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and resuable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. The catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree. | 08-16-2012 |
20130123807 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip includes a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of a shaft, wherein the clip assembly includes a capsule releasably coupled to the shaft, clip arms slidably received within the capsule and cooperating with the capsule to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly and a yoke slidably received within the capsule, the yoke including proximal and distal portions releasably and rotatably connected to one another via a first control wire, a distal end of the distal portion being connected to proximal ends of the clip arms. A second control wire extends from the handle assembly and is coupled to a proximal end of the second portion to move the clip assembly between open and closed configurations. | 05-16-2013 |
20140066706 | IN-VIVO VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. the catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree. | 03-06-2014 |
20140135801 | Hemostatic Clipping Devices and Methods - A tissue clipping apparatus, comprises a flexible, elongate member, a proximal end of which remains external to the body accessible to a user while a distal end of the flexible member is inserted into the body to a location adjacent to target tissue to be clipped and a control wire extending through the flexible member in combination with a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and a clip a proximal portion of which is received within the capsule. A joint releasably coupling the clip to the control wire, includes a yoke extending around a proximal end of the clip and a frangible link which fails when subject to a predetermined force to separate the clip from the control wire. | 05-15-2014 |
20150173769 | Through the Scope Tension Member Release Clip - A hemostatic clip assembly for mounting on a delivery device comprises a capsule and a clip slidably mounted within the capsule so that, when the clip is drawn proximally into the capsule, arms of the clip are drawn together to a closed position, an abutting surface of at least one of the arms contacting a corresponding surface of the capsule when the clip is drawn to a predetermined position within the capsule to provide a first user feedback indicating closure of the clip in combination with a tension member connected to the clip arms and biasing the clip arms toward an open, tissue receiving configuration and a yoke slidably received within the capsule and releasably coupled to the tension member, the yoke including a ball cavity for receiving a ball connector of a control element of the delivery device to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the delivery device, wherein the control element is frangible to detach the yoke from the delivery device and to provide a second user feedback and, wherein release of the yoke from the tension member provides a third user feedback. | 06-25-2015 |