Abstract: A urethral catheterization tray providing a sterile, self-contained catherization package and work area is described.

Abstract: A uterine sound is described having a probe with measuring indicia inscribed thereon and a horseshoe-shaped body slidable along said probe and cooperative therewith for measurement of uterine position and dimension. A raised rib is located along a substantial length of the probe to normally retain the horseshoe-shaped body in parallel alignment with the longitudinal axis of the probe. When the body is displaced from parallel alignment with the probe, the rib interacts with the body to fix the body relative to the probe, and permit withdrawal of the probe and body as a unit. An internal stop mechanism is employed to prevent excessive movement of the body relative to the probe.

Abstract: A container divider is described which is formed from a single blank of foldable sheet material. The divider is adapted to be used with containers for storage of tubular materials which are to be retained in a curved configuration during storage. Additionally, the divider and container assembly provide a dispensing container for unitary dispensation of the tubular articles. The divider can be automatically set up for insertion in the container by a simple folding operation.

Abstract: A valve assembly is described for closure of resilient tubes and protection of the ends of such tubing from contamination when the valve is in its closed position. The valve assembly is fabricated from two trough-like members which are connected by a linkage having bi-stable characteristics to facilitate one-handed operation. The assembly is particularly useful when employed at the end of drainage bag outlet tubes in hospital applications, where the likelihood of contamination of the tube end must be minimized.

Abstract: A sample leveling device is described, for use in high speed liquid sampling systems, which comprises an insert cup capable of being removably located inside the open end of a liquid sampling tube, the cup being so shaped that, upon full or partial inversion of the tube and cup assembly from a datum position in which the open end of the tube is uppermost, the cup receives liquid held in the tube and retains the liquid when the tube is returned to its original position. The insert cup is so shaped that when it is inserted into a sampling tube its lower closed portion is offset from the line of travel a sampling probe would follow when sampling blood from the sampling tube. It is convenient to arrange the center-line of the insert cup co-axial or near co-axial with the center-line of the sampling tube into which the insert cup will be inserted.

Abstract: 3,5-Bisoxygenated 2-(.omega.-halo-3-oxygenated-1-alkenyl)-cyclopentane-1-heptanoic acids and derivatives thereof, conveniently obtained by processes utilizing 2-formyl-3-hydroxy-5-oxycyclopent-1-eneheptanoic acids as the starting materials, display valuable pharmacological properties, e.g. antifertility, bronchodilating, anti-secretory, smooth muscle stimulatory, and blood platelet aggregation-inhibiting.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a measure of the eccentricity of an object is described and comprises a base support member for an object, a scale on the base extending from a center point of the object, and scale extensions operable to contact the outermost portions of the object.

Abstract: Contacting of appropriately substituted nitrosobenzene with diphenylcyclopropenone under reflux conditions yields novel 2-aryl-3,4-diphenylisoxazolin-5-ones, which are useful as pharmacological agents in view of their serum triglyceride and cholesterol lowering properties.

Abstract: A molding apparatus is described having a body portion with a mold cavity therein and a core means within said cavity having a core follower thereon which is designed to move along the core during the molding operation. Utilization of the core follower permits rapid and accurate formation of multiple lumen tubes, particularly those having arcuate shapes.

Abstract: Para-iodobenzyltrimethylammonium iodide is useful as an intermediate in the manufacture of the corresponding compounds wherein the para-iodo atom is enriched with an .sup.123 iodine, .sup.125 iodine or .sup.131 iodine isotope. These radio-iodinated derivatives are valuable adrenal scanning agents in consequence of their propensity to localize in the adrenal gland. Moreover, their ability to bind to catecholamine storage sites accounts for their ability to localize in tissue having a large supply of adrenergic nerves such as spleen and sympathetic ganglia. When injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, they concentrate in the choroid plexus and in adrenergic innervated tissues such as the substantia nigra.

Abstract: An absorbent surgical pad, useful after delivery, hysterectomy, or hemorrhoidectomy procedures and having a uniquely-shaped adhesive configuration, is described. There further is described a novel pad pack of such configuration that the adhesive can be removed with minimal danger of inadvertent contamination of the absorbent pad.

Abstract: An intrauterine device including a contraceptively effective amount of non-toxic copper or zinc compound. The device is adapted to be inserted into the uterine cavity for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: Tracheostomy tube units are provided with a nonresilient annular ring within the tubing connector wall intermediate a tubing connector ferrule and the distal end of the tubing connector, thereby preventing inadvertent and undesired removal of the ferrule during connection and disconnection of accessory tubing.

Abstract: The above-captioned compounds display anti-microbial activity, e.g. anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and are, in addition, useful as intermediates in the manufacture of prostanoic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A stretcher trolley wherein the height and angle can be adjusted is described herein.

Abstract: An improved gown belting means is described for back-closure gowns, or gowns commonly known as "sterile back" gowns, having one tie attached to the gown at the outer edge of a rear panel with an intermediate segment of the tie retained in a tunnel loop near the inner edge of the rear panel and a portion of the free end of the tie looped in a transfer tab, and a second tie attached to the gown at the inner edge of a second rear panel, having an intermediate segment releasably attached to the gown or held within a loop. The second tie has a free, unattached end retained at or above waist-level by the attached intermediate segment.

Abstract: 3-Alkylthioalkyl-4-optionally substituted sydnones, useful as anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical agents, are prepared.

Abstract: A low flow needle valve assembly is described having a non-metallic valve stem guide and a cross-flow system such that fluid flow occurs over only metallic metering surfaces. The valve assembly is particularly advantageous in view of its low cost and its smooth, non-reversing flow characteristics which result in precise control of extremely low fluid flow rates.

Abstract: A device is described for attaching fluid collection bags on frame type members such as used in hospital beds. The device, supported on the top of the frame member, hangs down so as to present a convenient attachment point for fluid collection bags, and is releasably secured to the frame member. Use of a unique two-stage locking mechanism and a semi-rigid, resilient wing permits attachment to variously sized frame members.

Abstract: The above-captioned compounds are produced from optionally substituted benzoin compounds by sequential reactions with trizincbismethylene dibromide, phosphorous trichloride and an appropriately substituted amine. The instant compounds are valuable as pharmacological agents as is evidenced by their anti-microbial, anti-arrhythmic, pepsin-inhibitory and anti-hypertensive activity.