Abstract: A mucous gathering device, comprising an elongated rotatable stem having a longitudinal axis, and a rotary headpiece carried at an end of the stem for angular flexing as the stem rotates, the headpiece having a face sized for presentation to the cervix entrance as the head rotates about an axis angled relative to the stem, the face having associated flexible means for gathering and retaining mucous proximate the cervix as the headpiece rotates, and a flexible rotary probe carried by the headpiece, the probe projecting forwardly and centrally relative to associated means and defining edges spaced apart to gather and propel mucous toward the headpiece in response to probe rotation in an opening defined by the cervix.

Abstract: Apparatus for effecting or controlling instrumentation insertible into the human body, as for example into the uterus, comprising in combination a first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation generally vertically; a second suspension operatively connected with the first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation for generally horizontal movement; a third suspension for adjustably suspending the first and second suspensions for generally vertical movement to selected level of the instrumentation; and a swivel connection allowing swiveling of the instrumentation about a generally vertical axis.

Abstract: A mucous gathering device, comprising an elongated rotatable stem having an axis, and a rotary head piece carried at an end of the stem for flexing; the headpiece having a face sized for presentation to the cervix entrance as the head rotates about an axis angled relative to the stem; and the face having associated structure for gathering mucous proximate the cervix as the head rotates.

Abstract: A mucous gathering device, comprising an elongated rotatable stem having a longitudinal axis, and a rotary headpiece carried at an end of the stem for angular flexing as the stem rotates, the headpiece having a face sized for presentation to the cervix entrance as the head rotates about an axis angled relative to the stem, the face having associated flexible means for gathering and retaining mucous proximate the cervix as the headpiece rotates, and a flexible rotary probe carried by the headpiece, the probe projecting forwardly and centrally relative to associated means and defining edges spaced apart to gather and propel mucous toward the headpiece in response to probe rotation in an opening defined by the cervix.

Abstract: A flow-controlling tampon, comprising a generally upright elongated sheath structure having an open upper end and a closed lower end, the upper end sized to fit about the cervix an inner, elongated, flow-control tube extending generally upright within the sheath, the tube having an upper open end to receive flow via the upper open end of the sheath, and the flow-control tube having lower opening structure to pass flow from the tube into the lower interior of the sheath to gradually collect upwardly from the lower interior of the sheath, and about the control tube.

Abstract: A method for sheathing speculum arms, utilizing the combination comprising a holder sheet structure having spaced sections; first and second sheaths extending in substantially parallel relation between the sections, the sheaths respectively associated with the sections, the sheaths defining entrance openings for penetration by the respective arms whereby the arms are insertible into the sheaths, to carry the sheaths; and the holder sheet structure then being separable from the sheaths whereby the speculum arms carrying the sheaths are then usable for vaginal examination.

Abstract: A surgical needle guide apparatus comprising a substantially horizontal base to be applied to a surface on or adjacent a patient's body surface zone to be punctured by the needle; an upright guide flange mounted on the base, there being pivot structure associated with the flange and base and projecting beyond the base, to overhang an open zone adjacent the surface and offset from the flange; and elongated, tubular guide structure having a lower end portion carried by the pivot structure to be manually pivoted so that the needle structure swings adjacent the guide flange, the tubular structure adapted to receive needle structure for guiding movement thereof toward the open zone and at an angle determined by selective swinging of the tubular guide structure relative to the base.

Abstract: A fluid aspiration needle assembly comprising a linearly elongated, tubular needle having a first end to be positioned at or proximate a patient's body, and an opposite end portion; a hub integral with the opposite end portion of the needle and providing a reservoir, the hub having a first duct in linear communication with the needle via the reservoir, and there being a second duct in communication with the reservoir and branching relatively away from the first duct, the second duct connected to the hub; the first duct, reservoir and needle being in linear alignment to receive an elongated stylet having a sharp end, and manipulable to cause the sharp end to penetrate the patient's body, and to be withdrawn so that body fluid can pass through the needle and enter the reservoir; and flexible, coupler tubing operatively connected to the second duct for passing fluid between the reservoir and a syringe operatively connected to the reservoir via the flexible tubing, whereby the syringe may be bodily manipulated in

Abstract: A suctioning device is provided for use in removal of fluid mucus from the trachea and nostrils of a newborn infant, to prevent aspiration of such fluid into the infant's lungs before first breath; the device includes a vertically, longitudinally, upright container having a bottom wall with an opening therein to pass mucus into the container via a tubular catheter, and a top cap with an opening therein to pass suction air from the container interior toward a suction mouthpiece; a baffle or baffles in the container to intercept upward flow of mucus toward the top cap; a duct in the container to receive flow of mucus via the opening sin the bottom wall, the duct having an outlet end located to eject mucus to fall in a generally downward direction in the container, below the baffle; and a filter or filter above the duct to filter air being sucked from the container interior toward the mouthpiece via the top cap opening.

Abstract: A monitoring transducer positioning apparatus, for retention to the body of a patient, comprising an inverted generally cup-shaped holder to receive and position the transducer, first structure associated with the holder to retain it to the patient's body, and second structure on the holder to urge the transducer toward the patient's body, relative to the holder.

Abstract: A suctioning device is provided for use in removal of fluid mucous from the trachea and nostrils of a newborn infant, to prevent aspiration of such fluid into the infant's lungs before first breath; the device includes:(a) a vertically, longitudinally upright container having a bottom wall with an opening therein to pass mucous into the container via a tubular catheter, and a top cap with an opening therein to pass suction air from the container interior toward a suction mouthpiece,(b) a baffle or baffles means in the container to intercept upward flow of mucous toward the top cap,(c) a duct in the container to receive flow of mucous via the opening in the bottom wall, the duct having an outlet end located to eject mucous in a generally downward direction in the container, below the baffle.(d) and a filter above the baffle, to filter air being sucked from the container interior toward the mouthpiece via the top cap opening.