Abstract: A conformable, nonslip article support pad has a flexible substrate formed of a resiliently compressible foam material and a flexible film bonded onto an upper surface of the foam substrate. The flexible film forms an upper surface on the article support pad that has a kinetic coefficient of friction with steel that is greater than 1.0 and, in cooperation with the substrate, forms a drapable structure having a readily deformable, slip-resistant, upper surface. The article support pad will maintain an article placed thereon at its initial position even though the surface of the support pad is tilted by as much as 78.degree. from a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A bag closure for sealing bags. The closure comprises a sheath having a trough which matingly engages a blade-like body of a wedge-shaped member. A roof portion of the sheath is dimensioned so as to be permitted to carry intelligible indicia thereon. An upper edge of the blade-like body is provided with a designated location for receiving a bag. The blade-like body slightly smaller in width than the trough, enabling the closure to clamp the bag tightly therein. A hinge strap which pivotally connects the sheath and the wedge-shaped member is dimensioned to be durable and to ensure that the blade-like body remains in proper alignment with the trough. A latch retains the closure in a closed position. In the closed position, a tip of the latch forms a protuberance is easily displaced to enable the closure to be easily opened.

Abstract: An ice pack having a reservoir, a large mouth, and a narrow neck intermediate the mouth and the reservoir. The mouth is tapered to a form funnel to permit the reservoir to be easily filled. A variance in heat exchange is provided between the opposing sides of the ice pack. Hence, one side is significantly colder than the other. Each side includes an identifiable visual characteristic which distinguishes one side from its opposite side, thus enabling an observer to determine which side of the two sides is in communication with a localized region of a patient requiring treatment. A formable element implanted within the structure of the ice pack proximate mouth enables the mouth to be easily formed into the shape of the aforementioned funnel. A safety clip is clamped upon the neck of the ice pack to retain its contents in the reservoir separate from the mouth. The clip includes a safety lock that prevents the two components from inadvertently disengaging if its hinge becomes damaged and broken.

Abstract: A medical conduit holder for securing medical conduits to the skin of a patient is made of two major portions. The first portion is a base plate or patch for adhesively securing to the skin. The second portion is a strap which wraps back through a slot in the strap to fully encircle the conduit or group of conduits. Pressure sensitive VELCRO type attachment surfaces are present on the upper surface of the base plate and the lower surface of the strap. The externally exposed parts of both the base patch and the strap are smooth so as not to snag on surrounding materials. The surface of the strap which contacts the conduit is made of or coated with a high friction material to prevent axial slipping of the encircled conduit. Typical conduits which may be conveniently held in place with this invention include tubes, lumens, catheters, electrical wiring, and optical fibers.

Abstract: A fluid collection bag is disclosed which has a corrugated foam opening support. The foam support is placed continuously around the opening to automatically keep the fluid collection bag in the correct open position. The corrugations on the foam support allow for continuous fluid accumulation and/or drainage. A solid foam bar is also utilized as an opening support. The foam bar is specifically shaped to continuously force the fluid collection bag into the proper open position. A pressure sensitive adhesive layer is placed on the bottom of the bag to keep the fluid collection bag in the proper positon on the patient, and to maintain a fluid imprevious seal between the surgical site and the patient and/or medical staff.