#$%^&*AU2007201869B220120712.pdf#####TILT ANVIL ASSEMBLY ABSTRACT A tilt anvil assembly (10) is disclosed which includes a center rod (14) and a head assembly (12) pivotally mounted to the center rod. The head assembly includes a housing (18), a post (16), an anvil plate (24) and a backup member (20). The backup member (20) is movable about the post from a first position preventing pivotal movement of the head assembly to a second position accommodating pivotal movement of the head assembly. A pivotal latch assembly is also provided to prevent movement of the backup member from its second position to its first position.1/7 C;3 C-4 c-'Ji (0 C'4u 000 (0 0 C1 mC