Abstract: A card game which includes a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of cards has a front side and a back side. The front side has a first identification information section printed thereon. A first name information section is printed below the identification information section on the front side of the card. The first identification information section has information corresponding to said first name information section on another of the cards. The back side of the card has a second name information section printed thereon. The second name information section has information corresponding to the first identification information section. The back side of the card also has a leader information section at a different location than the second name information section. The leader information section has information corresponding to the second name information section on another of the plurality of cards.

Abstract: A protective covering for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope, is described. The covering includes an elongated hollow sheath having a wall of flexible material. The sheath is substantially gas and water impervious and includes a channel for the medical instrument. The sheath further includes auxiliary access channels associated with the sheath for providing a variety of functions, such as instrument manipulation, and fluid removal. The distal end of the protective covering is provided with a cap having an optically clear window to the allow the lens portion of the medical instrument to operate.

Abstract: As an improvement to the utility and techniques of hand reflexology, a hand reflexology glove (54) comprised of a pliant plastic material is intended for placement upon a hand (14). A hand reflexology zone morphological map (50) along with a plurality of reflex zone lines (24L, 26, 28, 30 and 32) provide an accurate hand reflexology guidance interface during a reflexology treatment (60) being performed by a hand (34). Reflexology glove (54) directly overlays actual organ and bodily function reflex receptor zone points naturally occurring in hand (14), allowing an individual to instantly and accurately access any hand reflex receptor zone of interest.

Abstract: An adjustable height training hurdle is provided for which allows variation of the height of the hurdle from near ground level up to regulation height. A slip gear is utilized to create a scissor action of the hurdle legs thus offering incremental adjustment of the hurdle height.

Abstract: A novel surgical retractor is provided including a handle assembly, a housing and a collapsible retractor assembly connected to a distal end of the housing. The handle assembly includes a stationary handle in cooperation with an actuating structure for manipulating the collapsible retractor assembly through the housing.The handle assembly may be configured in a variety of forms including palm grips, pistol grips, axial grips, ring grips, etc. The housing includes a tubular structure having an inner tube axially disposed within an outer tube. The outer tube is fixed in the stationary handle with the inner tube passing through the outer tube and connected to the actuating structure. Where desired, either the outer or inner tube may be rotatably attached to the stationary handle. The retractor assembly is attached to the distal end of the housing and includes a reciprocal yoke assembly interconnected with a plurality of collapsible interleaved retractor blades.

Abstract: A method of making animal specimen, of which the processing steps include a dead animal as a specimen body to be directly soaked in a 3-in-one mixed liquid for a given period of time; the 3-in-one mixed liquid comprises granular boric acid, NaCl, phenol, a liquid of formaldehyde solution, and a volatile alcohol. A specimen body soaked with such a mixed liquid has an excellent antiseptic result without removing the muscles, bones and internal organs of a specimen body, but a specimen body can be dried and made simply.

Abstract: A training apparatus is provided for cattle roping to be used by a roper. The training apparatus includes a frame assembly and straps for securing the frame assembly to the body of the roper. A saddle horn is attached to the frame assembly at a location representing the distance relationship between the roper and the saddle horn when the roper is actually on a saddle on horseback. The apparatus allows a roper to simulate a variety of roping conditions likely to be encountered.

Abstract: A heat sterilizable electronic video endoscope is provided in which a lens system is mounted by the use of elements such as metal spacers, which are not adversely affected by heat. Similarly, the electronic circuitry is arranged in the center of the endoscope and is formed of heat resistant material. In addition, glass fibers are provided which surround the lens system and the electronic circuitry to further protect it from the heat of sterilization. The light fibers themselves are made of glass and are not adversely affected by the heat sterilizing process. In addition, a sterilizable sheath may be provided which will extend over the endoscope and has an accordion shaped extension to extend along the electrical cable and light cable for those situations where it is not possible to resterilize the endoscope for a second procedure. In addition, a removable handle can be provided over the sheath which facilitates positioning the endoscope during an operative procedure or investigation.

Abstract: A device is provided for maintaining the upper and lower jaws of an animal separated from one another, which does not interfere with an endotracheal tube during an intubation procedure. A stationary retainer and a movable retainer are biased apart from one another by at least one spring. Two separator rods are provided which maintain the retainers in alignment with one another. The device is especially useful for retracting the mouth of an animal which does not have protruding canine teeth.

Abstract: A speech therapy device for providing a means for the treatment of speech and swallowing problems and disorders comprising a sheet having first and second surfaces with a centrally-affixed means for providing direct visual feedback, as well as instructions, guidelines and indicia placed strategically therearound for practicing basic oral exercise drills. The preferred visual feedback means is a mirror, particularly one comprised of an acrylic material. The sheet may be either a single flat sheet or folio prepared from a folded single sheet or multiple sheets.