A clamp applicator is disclosed having a housing, a clamp support member extending distally from the housing, an actuator assembly and a locking device. The actuator assembly is movable with respect to the clamp support member into engagement with a clamp supported at the distal end of the clamp...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5792149?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5792149 - Clamp applicator