Current status of project: The project is still in the planning phase. We have assigned sections of the paper to each group member and are making the PowerPoint for our presentation.

Work completed in the last week:  We completed a preliminary design for the spring-loaded locking mechanism and have sent the design to our client for feedback. We have also reviewed the video of the procedure our client sent and have performed preliminary patent and literature searches.

Work planned for next week: We plan to finish our literature search and produce preliminary 3D models of the instrument in Autodesk Inventor.

Anything needed from client or TA or instructor to continue work: Feedback from client on preliminary designs and more specific design constraints.

Current status of project: The project is currently in the planning stage, and possible ideas are being brainstormed.

Work completed in the last week: The group started looking into sources and past research. Obtained a video of the procedure for which the instrument will be used.

Work planned for next week: Preliminary report (oral and written) will be done. Basic sketching of ideas will begin.

Current status of project: The project is currently in the planning stage, and possible ideas are being brainstormed.

Work completed in the last week: The group assembled once. The project title and client were determined, and the scope was written up and will be submitted on September 12, 2012 for approval.

Work planned for next week: Potential solutions and preliminary designs for the problem will be discussed.