Abstract: A hollow cylindrical rod having a tapered end is shaped to include a soft tissue depressor and separator surface and a safety knife surface. The safety knife surface is composed of a cutting edge placed within the port so that it only cuts portions of the ingrown nail within the port as the device is pulled away. The separator surface depresses and separates the soft tissue to expose the ingrown nail portion and maintains separation from the blade during cutting and space for cut nail fragments without contacting the soft tissue. The device may include a serrated surface to smooth any burrs from the cut nail surface. The tapered end can be angled or rotated around the cylindrical axis to increase separation or expose the knife blade to new nail portions while maintaining the separation between nail and soft tissue.

Abstract: A pillow for control of the position of a reclining subject which will inhibit snoring. A semi-soft brace is placed above a shoulder slot which causes discomfort to the subject's head in the dorsal position. Discomfort is relieved when subject rests on the side with his or her head tilted slightly forward. This position is conducive to restful sleep and inhibits snoring.The extensions which form the shoulder slot also provides lateral support with the subject in either the left side or right side position. The pillow can be sized for standard, queen or king sized sets.