A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal...http://www.google.com/patents/US20080041916?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20080041916 - Surgical stapling apparatus
