Abstract: A holding device is configured to hold an item. In an embodiment, the device comprises a base member and a first holding member pivotably attached to a first side of the base member so as to be rotatable relative to the base member. A second holding member is pivotably attached to a second side of the base member opposite the first side so as to be rotatable relative to the base member, wherein the first and second holding members can be rotated toward one another. A latch assembly is coupled to the first and second holding members, wherein the latch assembly latches as the first and second holding members are rotated toward one another so as to secure the holding device in closed state.

Abstract: Apparatus (8) and methods are provided for facilitating medical procedures, such as providing injections to human or animal patients. The apparatus and methods mitigate against discomfort and/or pain often experienced by a patient receiving an injection for a therapeutic or a cosmetic purpose. The apparatus and methods are effective to isolate a surface area of a human or animal body, even an irregularly shaped surface area of a body, for enabling localized preparation of the skin, for example for localized cooling of the skin.

Abstract: A self-contained system for testing for the presence of occult blood in a specimen has been provided with features enhancing its ease of use. The system includes a housing holding a test matrix and a container for releasing a developing medium onto the test matrix. The housing includes a base portion encasing both the container and the test matrix, and a moveable cover for selectively covering and uncovering the base. The cover is provided with a tab which can be manipulated with a finger of one hand, and the base is provided with tabs which can be grasped easily with one or two other fingers of the same hand, thus allowing the cover to be easily opened and closed with one hand.

Abstract: A nose clip is provided having a clip portion including two curved elongated arms and a curved bridge portion therebetween. The arms and bridge portion advantageously form a substantially C-shaped structure. Each of the arms includes a flexible joint region and a pad connected thereto. The joint region is structured so as to enable a wide degree of movement of the pad relative to another portion of the arm. The pads preferably have non-circular nose contact surfaces, for example, the nose contact surfaces of the pads may be substantially oval in shape. The nose clip includes two lever portions projecting from the clip portion which are structured such that moving the two lever portions toward one another causes the pads to be drawn apart from one another, for example, by a distance sufficient to facilitate placement of the nose clip on a nose of a human or animal. In one embodiment, nose clip is substantially entirely molded from a single material as a unitary structure and requires no assembly of parts.