Abstract: A surgical retractor tool includes an atraumatic device, and anchor, and a connector coupled at a first end to the atraumatic device and coupled at a second, opposite end to the anchor. The atraumatic device is transformable between a transition configuration, in which the atraumatic device is characterized by a substantially linear shape, and a deployed configuration, in which the atraumatic device is characterized by a non-linear shape. The non-linear shape is configured to releasably engage a first anatomical portion of a patient. The anchor is configured to be releasably secured to a second anatomical portion of the patient. In the transition configuration, the surgical retractor tool is characterized by a substantially linear shape defined along a longitudinal axis extending from an end of the anchor to an end of the atraumatic device.

Abstract: A biodegradable lawn waste collection system is provided. The system generally includes a waste receiver, a shaping insert, and a handle. The waste receiver may comprise a mesh structure having a filling end and a sealing end. The mesh structure may be formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The shaping insert is configured for removable reception within the filling end of the waste receiver. The shaping insert provides the waste receiver with rigidity and stability when filling the waste receiver with lawn waste. After the waste receiver has been filled with lawn waste, the shaping inert is removed and the filling end is secured, such as by tying a knot. The full waste receiver is then releasably attached to the handle, which enables the full waste receiver to be easily carried or dragged to a desired destination.

Abstract: A biodegradable lawn waste collection system is provided. The system generally includes a waste receiver, a shaping insert, and a handle. The waste receiver may comprise a mesh structure having a filling end and a sealing end. The mesh structure may be formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The shaping insert is configured for removable reception within the filling end of the waste receiver. The shaping insert provides the waste receiver with rigidity and stability when filling the waste receiver with lawn waste. After the waste receiver has been filled with lawn waste, the shaping inert is removed and the filling end is secured, such as by tying a knot. The full waste receiver is then releasably attached to the handle, which enables the full waste receiver to be easily carried or dragged to a desired destination.