Abstract: A bag for collecting, storing and administering medical fluids and having an integral filter for such fluids disposed at the bottom section of the bag in substantially a vertical plane to the flow of the fluid.The present invention is directed to an improved medical fluid bag which incorporates an integral filter with said bag.

Abstract: A surgical device for surgical procedures requiring exposure and visibility of the facial skeletal areas comprises an elongated blade member having a handle portion adjacent one end and a curved lip portion adjacent the distal end for forming a fulcrum with an associated bone process and a pair of wing projections laterally inclined from the blade member providing increased retraction of soft tissue and muscle in the surgical working area. An integral irrigating conduit is provided for delivering a flush of water to the surgical working area as required for cleaning.

Abstract: A cervical collar which is made of a pad of resilient foam material with a scalloped depressed area at the middle of the inside surface of the collar whereby a user's chin is supported in the depression and pressure on a user's throat area is relieved by the reduced thickness provided by the depression.

Abstract: A vibrator motor is coupled to the frame of a body support structure to vibrate the latter. The motor is energized by a train of triangular pulses modulated by a triangular pulse signal having a lower frequency than that of the triangular pulse train.

Abstract: A pair of exercise pants comprised of pant material which throughout its length and width is non-porous and non-absorbent, said pants having cinching elements for cinching the pant material about the waist and legs of the user in a manner which substantially pneumatically isolates the interior of the pants from outside atmosphere, and said pants further including an evacuation hose connector sealedly secured to the pant material at the rear seat portion thereof whereby when the user exercises, such as by running in place, air can be evacuated from the interior of the pants causing the pant material to press against the user's body to induce midsection sweating thereby promoting overall girth reduction.

Abstract: The chiropractic table of the present invention includes a base frame, an intermediate frame above the base frame, and a table frame above the intermediate frame. A plurality of independently movable support pieces are mounted to the table frame and extend above the table frame to provide a support surface for the patient. The table may be tilted about a horizontal axis from a horizontal position to a near vertical position. It may also be elevated or lowered when in its horizontal position. One or more of the support pieces include a cock and drop feature which permits the chiropractor to elevate the piece to a predetermined height. The chiropractor then places downward pressure on the patient at a point directly above the support piece which has been elevated. A system of cams and cam followers holds the elevated piece in its upper position until the pressure reaches a predetermined magnitude, at which time the support piece is released and drops to its original position.

Abstract: First and second probes are laid against the skin to transcutaneously measure perfusion and e.g., oxygen concentration and generate corresponding first and second signals. These signals are fed to a signal-processing unit which triggers an alarm whenever changes in these signals meet predetermined rate-of-change criteria. Among these criteria is parallel increase in both perfusion and e.g., oxygen concentration, parallel decrease in both perfusion and e.g., oxygen concentration, and unchanging perfusion accompanied by decreasing e.g., oxygen concentration. The probes are occasionally pressed against the skin, for example under the control of a timer, with a pressure in excess of 1 g/cm.sup.2, to occasionally induce hyperemic conditions and see whether parallel changes in perfusion and concentration result.

Abstract: A stereotaxic apparatus comprises a ring with head clamps and an arch-shaped plate adapted to carry a stereotaxic instrument and dovably joined to a bushing by means of a guide member attached to the bushing. The bushing is mounted on a bar so as to be movable along the bar and rotable thereabout, with the bar being disposed radially relative to the arch defining the shape of the plate, and being joined to the ring by means of a spatial hinge having two degrees of freedom and mounted on the ring so as to be movable therealong. The extremity of the stereotaxic instrument is positioned at a point being the projection of the curvature center of the arch defining the shape of the plate on the axis of the bar.

Abstract: A proctologic device is described for therapeutically treating hemorrhoids extending from the anal canal wall of a patient. The device includes an anal canal appliance for intimately contacting the anal canal wall and hemorrhoids. The appliance has sufficient length to extend from the anus to the rectum and sufficient diameter to intimately contact the wall tissues without overly stretching the sphincter muscles. The appliance contains an internal electrical resistor for generating heat in response to the application of electrical energy and a temperature transducer for sensing the temperature of the appliance in the anal canal. The device has a portable case containing an electrical energy storage battery and a control circuit for controlling the application of the electrical energy to the resistor to maintain the temperature of the appliance above body temperature.

Abstract: A bag protector for leg casts, for use in bathing or other manners of water immersion, comprising a tube of polyethylene of film thickness dimensions having oppositely disposed side edge pleats and oppositely disposed wide side walls separated by the edge pleats, both of which extend longitudinally of the bag in flattened relation in the dormant condition of the bag, with one end of the tube being freely openable and trimmable, and the other end of the tube being formed to define a sealed, closed end seam transversely thereacross that includes said pleats. The tube thus defines a pair of juxtaposed side panels extending longitudinally of same that are separated along the edges of the bag by the folding side edge pleats. The bag at its closed end has applied to same, sole fashion, on either side of the sealing seam, resilient padding in sheet form having antiskid characteristics for aiding the user against slippage when moving over wet surfaces.

Abstract: A headpiece is provided for the head end of a table on which a patient lies on a side to have the bottom side of the head engage the headpiece. A plurality of pads are adjustable by the headpiece support so that the head is retained in a fixed position while a chiropractor makes a vertible adjustment.

Abstract: A knee stabilizer or brace is provided which is useful as an aid for patients having any of the three common forms of knee joint deformation. The brace includes a pair of guide rails which extend along the patient's leg on either side of the knee. An upper cross-member, which is contoured to fit the front of the patient's thigh, is mounted for pivotal movement near the top of each guide rail. The upper cross-member is retained on the patient's thigh by means of an elastic band which extends around the rear of the thigh and, at either end, is secured to the upper cross-member. A medial cross-member, which is shaped to fit the contour of the patient's calf, is pivotally mounted to each of the guide rails intermediate its ends and engages the patient's leg at a point near the knee joint.

Abstract: Traction sling apparatus is adapted for applying a tensile force on a person's neck and spine for infield use. The traction sling includes a chin strap and a neck strap loosely attached together in spaced-apart relation to each other, one end of each strap being detachable from the corresponding end of the other strap to partially disassemble the apparatus facilitating positioning of the sling under the person's head. A leader device is provided for temporary attachment to the detached end of one of the straps for pulling the sling into position under the person's head. The invention also includes an anchor device in the form of a frame detachably connected to the back of a spine board on which the person is laid, and it includes adjustable means for applying tension to the traction sling and to the person's neck and spine.

Abstract: An endoscope comprising one or plural fluid inlets at the grip end of the endoscope or at the feeding pipe which contains an air-feeding pipe and a light-transmitting optical fiber.For washing and sterilization of endoscope which does not have a water-proof structure, compressed air or liquid is infused through the fluid inlet, raising the inner pressure of the endoscope to prevent the permeation of the cleanser and disinfectant into the innerside of the endoscope.For washing and sterilization of an endoscope which has a water-proof structure, the compressed air or the liquid is infused through the fluid inlet to detect a pin hole on the surface of a flexible sheath.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a light conducting outer tube and a light absorbing inner tube, with the inner tube being located concentric with the outer tube and being spaced a distance radially inwardly from the outer tube so as to maintain total internal reflection in the light conducting material of the outer tube.

Abstract: A health services combination irrigation and aspiration device adapted to serve more than one irrigation function and to require the use of only one hand by the operator. The instrument includes a handpiece, a supply station and a control for the regulation and selection among fluid and vacuum means. While the instrument is well adapted to dental work, particularly root canal methodology, it also supplies a need for a general purpose medical instrument which can provide suction and lavage of a tissue or organ surface with one or more of selected medicinal solutions, including distilled water or saline solution. Notably, the handpiece tip system is small enough to allow easy access to remote tissue surfaces while the angled design allows access to difficult to reach interior surfaces.

Abstract: An athlete's landing pit, particularly useful as a landing surface for high jumpers and pole-vaulters, is formed through the side-by-side arrangement of plural foam logs. The individual logs are shaped to provide air spaces within the foam structure to lend resilience to the landing surface. The individual logs of foam are not necessarily glued to each other but may be simply arranged side-by-side and placed within a fabric covering which is used to maintain the arrangement of the logs. The individual logs are therefore easily stored and replaceable individually. In addition, the individual logs within the landing pit structure may be placed at different locations each time the landing pit is constructed in order to avoid excessive wear on any individual log element.

Abstract: An improved tongue blade that may be used with frames of conventional design and forming part of a mouth gag, said blade having a handle portion that connects with a frame and a tongue-engaging portion that extends from said handle portion at an obtuse angle of between 100.degree. and 120.degree., said blade providing an improved exposure of the tonsils for surgical removal. The improved exposure is uniquely attained in the lower pole for more complete removal of the tonsil, and easier access to bleeding vessels for quicker ligation of bleeders.

Abstract: A pad adapted for use with an electrically actuated signal where the pad acts as a sensor to detect involuntary emission of urine. It is designed to be worn adjacent to the body of the user. It includes a central layer of closed cell foam sandwiched between two outer layers, each fabricated from a sheet having an electrically conductive surface. At least one of the outer layers and the foam layer have discrete apertures formed through them in registry with one another to receive and collect discharged urine. The urine bridges the gap between the conductive surfaces and thereby completes a signal circuit.

Abstract: An endoscope having a sheath containing both a telescope and a laser lens system with attachments for both ranging and distancing the laser focal point and for reducing the diameter of laser beam source.