Abstract: An absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a first member and clasp means for holding the first member secure to an adjacent garment, such as to the crotch portion of an undergarment. The clasp means includes two relatively stiff portions joined together by a hinge which permits bending of one portion relative to the other portion. At least one of the portions has an arcuate shape along the length thereof and extends outward from the first member. The arcuate portion is designed to pivot on the hinge and forcefully press the undergarment towards the first member when the absorbent article is worn.

Abstract: An underwear garment includes a torso surrounding web formed with an elastomeric waistband to include a respective first and second leg opening divided by a central crotch web. A pocket member is mounted to the torso web to position a condom member therewithin. A modification of the invention includes a second pocket member spaced from a first pocket member defined by a fluid impermeable pocket structure including a zipper seam to permit depositing of a condom member therewithin, wherein the second pocket is arranged to include a tube member including a germicidal fluid that is punctured upon projection and securement of the zipper seam together directing germicidal fluid through a distribution conduit positioned below the tube member in communication with the second pocket cavity.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a first member and clasp means for holding the first member secure to an adjacent garment, such as to the crotch portion of an undergarment. The clasp means includes two relatively stiff portions joined together by a hinge which permits bending of one portion relative to the other portion. At least one of the portions has an arcuate shape along the length thereof and extends outward from the first member. The arcuate portion is designed to pivot on the hinge and forcefully press the undergarment towards the first member when the absorbent article is worn.

Abstract: Disclosed are absorbent articles, such as diapers, for the management of incontinence. Such articles utilize in their absorbent cores a fluid acquisition/distribution component and a fluid storage/redistribution component maintained in fluid communication with the acquisition/distribution component. The fluid acquisition/distribution component can be any porous hydrophilic, e.g., fibrous or foam-based, material which will provide an initial Fluid Acquisition Rate of at least 2 mL of synthetic urine per second and will also preferably provide a 30-minute Vertical Wicking Height of at least 2 cm. The fluid storage/redistribution component comprises a hydrophilic, flexible, open-celled polymeric foam having a free absorbent capacity of at least about 12 mL of synthetic urine per gram of dry foam and an absorbent capacity under a 5.1 kPa confining pressure which is at least 5% of this free capacity.

Abstract: A suction device is disclosed comprising a molded plastic handle having a suction bore therethrough and a spigot for connection to the hospital suction source. The device further comprises a probe having a suction passage therethrough and terminating in a suction tip. At its proximal end the probe is formed with a male thread which threadedly engages in internal threads provided at an enlarged entrance portion of the handle. The proximal end of the probe terminates in an end member which fits within a reception bore located between the front bore and the suction bore of the handle. The dimensions of the end member are such that there is an annular space between the reception bore and the end member and this space connects through an opening through the suction bore. The handle has a controllable suction port whereby the suction at the tip can be controlled. This port opens into the annular space downstream of the connection between the opening and the suction bore.

Abstract: A tissue sample collection trap for trapping tissue samples for use with a suction sample collecting device comprising a cylindrical container either translucent or opaque with a suction connector element with a port provided at one end to connect to and cooperate with a suction device and the opposite container end open and adapted to accept a cap, the cap being either solid for continuous suction or provided with a control port through the end and into the container to be manually obstructed for suction by the operator and the diameter of a section of the inside of the container at the suction connector element and reduced forming a ledge adapted to hold a removable tissue trap assembly, and a tissue trap assembly comprising two round discs with a plurality of perforations forming screens and adapted to trap specimens and to slidably engage with and within the container and a hollow tubular handle provided to separate the discs extending axially and through the discs for slidably removing the tissue trap as