Abstract: An irrigation system for use during endoscopic or minimally invasive surgery is shown. Both vacuum and a pressurized irrigation fluid are continually provided to a trumpet valve for immediate use during surgery. A pump that provides the pressurized irrigation fluid has a reusable motor, but a disposable head that can be replaced between procedures. A control circuit automatically reduces the voltage being supplied to the pump if there had not been a request for irrigation fluid for a first time period. If a second time period, which is longer than the first time period, passes and (a) there is no demand for irrigation and (b) the voltage to the pump has not been reduced, either the voltage to the pump will be reduced or the pump shut OFF. The irrigation system is provided in kit form with parts having to be replaced between procedures contained therein.

Abstract: A support base is shown for supporting a motorcycle where the motorcycle has a footpeg on either side of the motorcycle frame for receiving the rider's foot and where each footpeg is provided with at least one opening therein. The base includes a body having a top support surface for supporting the frame of the motorcycle, a bottom surface and sidewalls therebetween. A tie-down tool is provided which includes a handle and a shank extending outwardly from the handle. The shank is of lesser relative diameter than the handle to allow the shank to pass through the footpeg opening but to restrain the handle. The outer extent of the shank opposite the handle is provided with a hook for engaging a loop on the sidewall of the body to support the motorcycle in upright fashion on the base.