Abstract: An identification system and method for medication management comprises a controller, a drug library accessible by the controller, the drug library containing drug library profiles including a data set of drug information, and an identification module configured to read patient identification information from machine-readable identification devices worn by patients and to read drug information from machine-readable identification devices affixed to drugs or containers of drugs. The controller compares the read information to each other and to the drug library profile and provides alerts or error signals in the event of an inconsistency. In one case, identification devices are read by an optical reader fixedly mounted to the identification module. In another case, identification devices are read by an optical reader that is hand-held and mobile and can be moved to the location of the identification device. The hand-held reader communicates with the identification module by wired or wireless means.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for applying an electromagnetic field to bodily tissue include a self-contained and portable electromagnetic field generating device disposed over a surface of bodily tissue such that the radiated electromagnetic fields impinge upon the bodily tissue. The device includes an electromagnetic field generator, which is coupled to an antenna that is arranged to radiate the electromagnetic field. A power source is coupled to the generator to provide power for the device and an activator is used to initiate radiation of the electromagnetic field.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for applying an electromagnetic field to bodily tissue include a self-contained and portable electromagnetic field generating device disposed over a surface of bodily tissue such that the radiated electromagnetic fields impinge upon the bodily tissue. The device includes an electromagnetic field generator, which is coupled to an antenna that is arranged to radiate the electromagnetic field. A power source is coupled to the generator to provide power for the device and an activator is used to initiate radiation of the electromagnetic field. Methods of inducing electrical current in bodily tissues and treating disorders, such as pain-related disorders, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The adapter for use on a compression tool to create a live wire detecting and grounding device comprises a spike engaged to a hydraulically actuated plunger of the tool, the plunger being movable with a jaw defined by a C shaped body of the tool. The spike is conductive, is engaged to a grounding assembly and is used to engage a core of an electrical cable snared within the jaw, causing shorting of a controller for the cable, making the cable currentless. For use with cables of smaller diameter, a reducing sleeve is provided for holding such cables for spike piercing thereof.

Abstract: A slidably adjustable, readily assemblable box having a slidably expandable base portion, front corner member posts and rear corner member posts. The front corner member posts and rear corner member posts each have portions defining relatively perpendicular slots therebetween. The front and rear corner member posts are secured to the base portion. Detachable front corner members engage the front corner member posts in their perpendicular slots. Detachable rear corner members engaging the rear corner member posts in their perpendicular slots. A detachable, slidably expandable front wall panel pivotally engages the front corner members. A detachable, slidably expandable rear wall panel engages the rear corner members. Detachable side walls engage the front and rear corner members. The front wall panel and the rear wall panel have a slidable length relatively equal to the slidable length of the base portion.

Abstract: A materials storage and dispenser case for hairdresser's use including base and cover or top components respectively providing guide channels and mating track rollers that join the components together for combined pivoting and translational movement whereby essentially loose tools and materials are securely stored in the base and top when the dispenser case is closed and can be exposed for ready access when the case is open. When in use, hair rollers or curler implements that may be of varied size are disposed in the vertically disposed top component within chutes that have guide dividers to prevent clogging of the chutes and that assure one-at-a-time dispensing of the rollers. The top is disposed in an essentially inverted horizontal position when the case is closed to prevent the escape of rollers. Separated compartments are provided in the base for the reception of additional tools, liquids, towels and other hairdresser's paraphernalia.