Abstract: A vacuum device for performing medical procedures such as a curettage, or the like. The device includes basically an evacuated vessel, a cannula or some other form of medical implement, and a valve arrangement for selectively applying the vacuum to the cannula. The present disclosure deals specifically with a novel valve arrangement for the device and various vacuum indicators that can be employed to provide a visual indication as to the presence of a vacuum within the vessel.

Abstract: A chemical sterilization process for contact lenses, and apparatus for practicing said method, wherein the lens are subjected to the anti-microbial action of a sterilizing solution, with said solution being decomposed by a catalytic agent. The apparatus of the present invention concerns primarily a capsule in which the lens are mounted, and an inverter-timer. Initially the sterilizing agent is introduced into the capsule and the catalytic agent positioned above and out of contact with said solution. The capsule is assembled to said inverter, and after expiration of a preset period, said capsule is inverted to establish contact between the catalytic agent and said solution and thereby commences the decaying reaction.

Abstract: A holder for contact lenses is provided. To encourage lense contact with a cleaning solution, the holder comprises a pair of masts extending from a capsule cap toward free mast ends. Two open topped baskets are pivotally attached to the mast free ends. Each basket includes a centrally located dome surface to support a center portion of one lens surface, an open web extending away from the dome and defining apertures to permit free passage of the sterilizing solution to and from the lens, and a rim extending from the web toward the mast to support an edge portion of the lens with substantially point contact.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pill dispensing cap assembly device adapted for mounting on the neck of a pill container. The cap assembly device is designed to provide for the effective and efficient dispensing of pills which are randomly stored in a container, upon rotation of one element of the cap assembly, through a rather limited arc. The cap assembly includes a cap member secured to the neck of the container and having a discharge passage in communication with the interior of the container; fixed with respect to the cap member is a cover element having one or more dispensing openings therein, which are offset relative to the cap member discharge opening. Mounted between the cap member and the cover element is a rotor member adapted for rotation relative to the cap member and cover element and having a pill receiving aperture therein.

Abstract: An embodiment of fish lure comprising a body which may be made up of articulated components, has a cross-section which includes a central web and flange portions, such that the fish lure is relatively lightweight, yet appears as a full-bodied fish conforming to the shape of a small bait fish upon which larger game fish feed. The fish lure may be provided with an adjustable diving plane at the head portion thereof and has a thin web and flange cross-section throughout the body portion to be pulled through the water with ease. The fish lure construction is ideally suited for use to attract large fish and can be broken down for storage.