#$%^&*AU2010227092B220140410.pdf#####PAIR OF DOUBLE STAPLE PUSHER IN TRIPLE ROW STAPLER ABSTRACT A staple cartridge (40) includes outer and inner rows of retention slots that are adapted and configured to retain staples. The staple cartridge (40) further includes a staple pusher (160) including a plurality of pusher plates (166x, 166y, 166z). A staple pusher (160) includes pusher plates (1 66x, 166y, 166z) that are laterally spaced apart to engage staples within the outer rows of at least three rows of retention slots (60).7/8 00 Coo