Abstract: A method by which a distributor owns, manages, and automatically replenishes the inventory of a business that is a customer of the distributor. The distributor collects information over a start-up period to reflect an inventory of certain designated items that are supplied by the distributor and sold to consumers by the business. From the information collected, a forecast is projected of the demand for the designated items by consumers following the start-up period. The distributor purchases from the business the inventory of designated items and then invoices the business on a unit of use basis for reimbursement, but only at the time when the designated items are sold to consumers by the business.

Abstract: There is provided a unique tray or package for presenting a sanitary (asceptic) container. The package is arranged so that the container and associated parts of the kit are presented in a specific and sequential manner so that a prescribed utilization of the container and associated apparatus is achieved and an asceptic condition is maintained.

Abstract: There is provided a unique tray or package for presenting a sanitary (sterile) container. The package is arranged so that the container and associated parts of the kit are presented in a specific and sequential manner so that a prescribed utilization of the container and associated apparatus is achieved and a sterile condition is maintained.

Abstract: A three element disposable apparatus for dental cast articulation made of plastic or the like comprising a pair of pivotally attached cup members having grid means for removably mounting plaster casts thereon. A vertical guide pin is lockable in the upper cup member to determine its front displacement from the lower cup member.The inexpensive construction of this articulator makes it possible for each patient case to have its own new articulator.