Abstract: The present invention is a combination light handle cover having flexible light handle cover performance in its grip part and semi-rigid light handle performance in its protective upper flange, where two snap fit connections are formed between the invention combination light handle cover and a rigid light handle which is adapted to be fixed rigidly to a surgical light or lamp. A lower snap fit connection is formed between lower female impressions (such as tabs) in the combination light handle cover at a relatively smaller diameter portion of the combination light handle cover in a zone between the grip part and the protective upper flange, which first female impressions snap fit to a lower extension ridge of the rigid light handle.

Abstract: The present invention is a stackable surgical instrument organizer with slots defined beneath upward U-shaped extensions for compact stacking of multiple organizers.

Abstract: A bag member for receiving used surgical sponges in a surgical sponge storing system, composed of a first sheet of flexible material forming a main bag having a periphery, and a plurality of second bag members mounted to the first sheet and forming sponge holding bags. A surgical sponge storage and counting system for use in a surgical operating room, composed of: a pail; a stand mounted on wheels for permitting the stand to be rolled across an operating room floor; a pail supporting member for supporting the pail; a unit for mounting the pail supporting member on the stand and for adjusting the height of the pail above the floor; and a bag member receivable in the pail for containing and storing used surgical sponges.

Abstract: A rotating and lateral expansion device with a relative lateral motion of at least two to four blades. Blades are arranged initially such that their effective forcing planes are substantially axially and facially parallel to each other in a closed position. A lateral motion forcing mechanism is operatively attached to a base plate assembly such that activation of the lateral motion forcing mechanism forces a rotation and sliding action in the base plate assembly which translates into forcing a lateral expansion of a number of the blades. The device permits an examiner to increase the effective diameter of an orifice, such as the vagina, of an examinee.

Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable cuff type anesthesia mask with three methods of improved support shell orientation of the inflatable cuff in combination with and to enable the successful operation of the mask at a point substantially more inferior on the bridge of the nose than currently shown in the prior art. In addition, the face directed inner edge of the support shell/cuff attachment forms a novel outline for improving the gas tight seal on the human face.

Abstract: The present invention provides hingeable side wall support blades integral with any of vaginal speculum parts that operatively lie circumferential to the view of the vagina, whereby the side wall support blades are movable from a collapsed position near the top or bottom blade to an upright position to press back the vaginal walls.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved latch and hinge for an integrally molded box, preferably a sharps box. The combination of the latch and hinge provides a surprisingly secure, simple and inexpensive integrally molded box.

Abstract: This invention is a simple, low cost, disposable plastic device which is removably secured to an O.R. table side rail. Such slide rails are well known in the art and generally have cross section dimensions of greater than about 0.5 cm by 2.0 cm. The holder of the present invention comprises a rail engaging portion and a catheter/tube engaging portion. The rail engaging portion further comprises upper and lower rail engaging lugs defining an open slot into which the side rail is releasably engaged. The catheter/tube engaging portion comprises two opposing rectangular engaging wings of flexible plastic curved symmetrically with respect to a dividing central plane between the opposing engaging wings.

Abstract: The present invention preferably comprises a method and several apparatus embodiments for needle unlocking and disengagement by a single straight-through insertion of the needle to the needle hub, twist unlocking and push through and pull back disengagement. In addition, it is preferable to adapt the relatively small "footprint" of the needle unlocking and disengagement device for placement at the end of a splash and aerosol protective cylinder whereby the external cylindrical body surface of the syringe or vacuum tube adapter lies relatively close to the inside wall of the protective cylinder upon insertion of the syringe or vacuum tube adapter for needle unlocking and disengagement.

Abstract: This invention is a splash prevention device adapted to prevent splashing or contamination by blood or body fluids substantially closer to the point of use than prior art devices. It is a further improvement over the prior art to provide in this invention magnifying means integral with the point of use splash prevention device, wherein the magnification means comprise a relatively inexpensive, light and disposable adaptation of one of the splash prevention devices.

Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable cuff type anesthesia mask with three methods of improved support shell orientation of the inflatable cuff in combination with and to enable the successful operation of the mask at a point substantially more inferior on the bridge of the nose than currently shown in the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention is surgical face mask either integral with or applicable as an extension of a prior art surgical mask. A single flat panel of material has a width greater than the prior art surgical mask, to which securing means are attached to side edges thereby permitting control of the fit of the flat panel of material over the wearer's neck, upper chest, ears and shoulders.

Abstract: A handle to facilitate holding a baby bottle into a drinking position by an infant having a single handle or a double handle extending in an arc in a direction from the top of the baby bottle adjacent the side wall of the bottle at the bottom of the baby bottle, the handle may be formed integral with the cap portion of the baby bottle or may be connected to a ring which is located around the baby bottle in direct contact with the lower side of the cap.