Abstract: Apparatus for destroying medical syringes, or the like articles, comprises a plurality of spaced stationary members having serrations over a portion of a given surface thereof and a plurality of rotatable members, preferably round and preferably serrated around the whole periphery thereof, mounted between adjacent stationary members, an entrance path being formed between the rotatable and stationary members. The entrance path tapers from an entrance dimension larger than the maximum lateral dimension of the syringe to a dimension at least substantially smaller than the maximum dimension. Further provided is a cartridge arrangement for the apparatus and a unique feeding arrangement to insure that the syringes, or the like articles, properly enter the entrance path.

Abstract: This invention relates to a suspension device, in particular for a ceiling, consisting of essentially C- or V-shaped clamp straps having ears of flexible spring metal and a supporting rod cooperating therewith, said rod being provided with a suspension member and held vertically adjustable in openings in the diverging clamp ears, wherein the ears of the clamp are bent from a common flat connecting element, which is provided with means for attachment of the suspension device to ceiling support elements.