Abstract: A cryogenic device with a cartridge holder for a cryogen cartridge, cryogen cartridge is coupleable to a cryogen pathway; a probe receptacle for receiving a needle probe, wherein the probe receptacle is configured to couple the needle probe to the cryogen cartridge via the cryogen pathway, and wherein the needle probe comprises: one or more needles having needle lumens disposed therein; a probe extension extending proximally, the probe extension having a probe lumen disposed therein, the probe lumen including an elongate element that extends from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the probe lumen is coupled to the needle lumens at the distal end, and the cryogen pathway at a first location in between the proximal end and the distal end. Various connection mechanisms for securing needle probes to a handpiece portion are disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile patient chair includes a seat portion and an undercarriage coupled to and supporting the seat portion, where the undercarriage includes a frame having a set of rollers and a rocking mechanism coupling the seat portion to the frame. The chair has a rolling mode, whereby the set of rollers rotate and allow the mobile patient chair to move from a first location to a second location and a rocking mode, whereby the rocking mechanism is operable to move the seat in a substantially forward and backward translating movement relative to the frame. A lockout member renders the rolling mode and the rocking mode mutually exclusive.

Abstract: A mobile chair and method for exercising in the chair include a mobile chair that includes a seat portion, an undercarriage coupled to and supporting the seat portion, the undercarriage including a frame, a rocking mechanism coupling the seat portion to the frame and movable relative to the frame, and a set of rolling wheels coupled to the frame, and at least one exercise handle mechanically coupled to the frame and shaped to extend above a lower portion of the seat portion. The method includes sitting in the seat portion and applying a sufficient force to the at least one handle to cause the seat portion to move in a substantially lateral direction relative to the frame.

Abstract: A mobile patient chair includes a seat portion and an undercarriage coupled to and supporting the seat portion, where the undercarriage includes a frame having a set of rollers and a rocking mechanism coupling the seat portion to the frame. The chair has a rolling mode, whereby the set of rollers rotate and allow the mobile patient chair to move from a first location to a second location and a rocking mode, whereby the rocking mechanism is operable to move the seat in a substantially forward and backward translating movement relative to the frame. A lockout member renders the rolling mode and the rocking mode mutually exclusive.

Abstract: A mobile patient chair and method of transferring a patient include providing a mobile patient chair with a seat portion and an undercarriage supporting the seat portion, where the undercarriage includes a set of four wheels providing mobility to the patient chair, a left wheelchair-type wheel coupling member, a right wheelchair-type wheel coupling member, and a pair of levers operable to move the wheelchair-type wheel coupling members away from a flooring surface upon which the patient chair is supported. The method includes manipulating each of the levers in a first direction, coupling wheelchair-type wheels to the wheelchair-type wheel coupling members, manipulating the levers in a second direction, and manipulating the coupled wheelchair-type wheel to cause the mobile patient chair to move.

Abstract: A device and method for sealing an inflated balloon includes providing a balloon-tying pump nozzle that has an air nozzle defining an air passageway adapted for communicating air between an air-collection chamber of an air pump and the environment and a balloon-neck-engaging extension adjacent to and extending substantially parallel to the air nozzle, the balloon-neck-engaging extension defining a channel between the balloon-neck-engaging extension and the air nozzle, wherein the channel is sized to accept a neck of a standard party balloon therein while inhibiting a lip of the standard party balloon from passing therebetween.

Abstract: An improved movable support bar which is mounted by an upstanding support tube to aid disabled or invalid persons. The movable support bar includes a pivotal support arm mounted into the support tube which is securely retained in the support tube and can be adjusted in height relative to the support tube. The pivotal support arm can be rotated freely between positions by lifting the pivotal support arm or can include a trigger release.The pivotal support arm is retained in the support tube by a bushing mounted in the support tube and retaining pins extending through the pivotal support arm above and below the bushing. The upper pin is secured in slots in the bushing surface to fix the positions of the pivotal support arm. The support tube can be mounted onto a floor surface by a base support member or onto a bed frame by a flange.

Abstract: A simplified patient transfer mat for aiding the moving of a patient who cannot move oneself. The mat includes an elongated body portion with a substantially rectangular shape adapted to be placed transversely under the patient. The body portion is rigid yet flexible enough to at least partially conform to the contour of a portion of the patient's body. The mat including grasping openings in each end with slots adjacent thereto for securing a strap therethrough to secure the patient to the mat. A pair of mats are placed under the patient forming a transfer method and system to move the patient by sliding or lifting.

Abstract: A patient transfer mat for aiding the moving of a patient who cannot move oneself. The mat includes a center section and a pair of wing sections integrally and hingedly attached thereto and adapted to be placed under the patient. The mat including grasping openings in each end with slots adjacent thereto for securing a strap therethrough to secure the patient to the mat. A pair of mats are placed under the patient to move the patient by sliding or lifting.

Abstract: A mobile rockable wheelchair having releasable locking means for locking the chair seat thereof in a substantially non-inclined position for exiting from the chair. The means for enabling rocking movement of the chair seat is achieved by a parallel four bar linkage assembly connected between the mobile pedestal, seat and backrest unit of the chair. A releasing lever arrangement is located within convenient reach of the chair's occupant. Adjustable and removable arm rest members are provided mounted on a common support frame for the seat and backrest unit of the chair. The support frame is suitable for mounting a variety of different chair seat and backrest units.

Abstract: An improved patient transfer mat for aiding the moving of a patient who cannot move oneself. The mat includes a center section and a pair of wing sections hingedly attached thereto and adapted to be placed under the patient. The sections are hingedly attached by flexible web material hinges molded into the edges thereof and extending between the sections. The mat including grasping openings in each end with slots adjacent thereto for securing a strap therethrough to secure the patient to the mat. A pair of mats are placed under the patient forming a system to move the patient by sliding or lifting.