and less expensive bonding techniques should suffice.
In the above-described embodiment, the first and second electrodes preferably extend along a tissue contacting edge of the scissors, which is in proximity to the cutting edge. Accordingly, the current flow between the first and second electrodes serves to promote hemostasis in close proximity to the cut line, as the scissors are closed in a cutting action.
In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the first and second electrodes of each blade are located so that current not only flows between the first and second electrodes of each blade, but also between the first electrode of one blade and the second electrode of the other blade as the blades are brought into proximity during cutting. The flow of current between electrodesVan Dyke Parks

Re "At Last, a 'Smile' for the Ages," by Randy Lewis [Sept. 27]: "Smile" is bloody brilliant! Poured myself a nice stiff drink, read the booklet and then put on the headphones, turned out the lights and listened to it from beginning to end. As many times as I've heard all the old bits and pieces, it sounded fresh from the first note -- then I found myself alternately laughing and crying (and I do mean that literally) at the sheer beauty and bravado of it all. The segues are simply amazing, and the musicality of it all is awe-inspiring.

Van Dyke Parks has a story for everything in his life, from the name of his pet schnauzer to the mug in which he served a visitor