A novel suture anchor installation tool which comprises an elongated member having a first end and a second end and a slot extending from the first end towards the second end, the slot being sized to snugly accommodate the suture anchor's barb, whereby the suture anchor may be attached to the elongated...http://www.google.com/patents/US4899743?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4899743 - Suture anchor installation tool