Abstract: An apparatus for blocking a vein branch is provided with an outer tube having a tubular passage opened at its distal and proximal ends and a bent distal end portion, an inner tube slidably inserted in the outer tube so as to be projected and retracted from the opening formed in the distal end portion of the outer tube and having a storing portion filled with a vein-branch blocking member, and a push-out member for pushing out the blocking member in the vein branch.

Abstract: A disposable diaper with an integral wiping cloth and disposal container forming an integrated baby changing system is disclosed. The disposable diaper has a skin contacting moisture absorbing inner surface and a waterproof environment interfacing outer surface. A storage container means is mounted to the outer surface of the diaper and includes a liquid impermeable membrance formed so as to define a sulable pocket for retaining a towelette therein in the moistened state until such time as the towelette is needed for wiping the skin. The pocket is expandable to form a disposal container for the soiled diaper and the spent towelette. A moist towelette is adapted to be stored within the storage container means.

Abstract: A catheter or fiberscope for the inspection of an intracardiac area or the like is proposed which has a flexible tube and a balloon mounted on its end. The flexible tube is divided into four passageways, i.e. two fluid passageways and an illumination light transmission line and an image transmission line. A flush of a physiological saline solution is spouted from one fluid passageway outside of the balloon to form a visual field without interfering natural movement of the area to be inspected. A catheter for dissolving a thrombus is also proposed which has a porous tube, instead of a balloon, at its end portion.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having improved fit and liquid containment provided by gathering means adjacent at least one edge of the absorbent panel, said gathering means including at least two separately extending, effectively elastic elements. Each of the effectively elastic elements applies a gathering force to a zone of the diaper, thereby defining multiple lines of gasketing about the leg or waist openings.

Abstract: A tampon having a pledget with a bullet-shaped outer configuration as provided in which the bottom portion of the tampon has a fluid impermeable layer and the inner portion of the tampon is hollow. The inner portion serves as a reservoir for excess menstrual fluid.