Abstract: The arming device for use in manipulating with one hand a medical instrument comprises first and second telescoping members. The instrument members are longitudinally movable relative to one another, and the device comprises an arcuate flexible member having a forward portion and a rearward portion with means at the forward portion for engaging the first member of the instrument and means at the rearward portion for engaging the second member whereby squeezing of the flexible member laterally toward the instrument causes the first and second telescoping members to move longitudinally away from each other thereby to cause arming or operation of the instrument.

Abstract: The soft tissue core biopsy instrument comprises a proximal outer barrel member and a distal inner barrel member which is slidably received within the outer barrel member. A cannula driver is slidably received within the distal inner barrel member and has a distally extending cannula fixed thereto. A stylet extends distally from a stylet hub with a stylet hub being removably attached to the proximal outer barrel member. A spring is positioned within the inner barrel member between a proximal wall thereof and a proximal wall of the cannula driver for biasing the cannula driver forwardly and a latching mechanism for latching the cannula driver in a proximally retracted position against the action of spring is also provided. A trigger for unlatching the latching mechanism may be actuated to allow the spring to quickly return to its forwardly biased position, shooting or forcing the cannula driver to a distally extended position, projecting the cannula over said stylet.

Abstract: The soft tissue core biopsy instrument comprises a proximal outer barrel member having a distal end and a proximal end; a distal inner barrel member which is slidably received within said outer barrel member, which has a distal end and a proximal end and which has a stop in said distal end; a cannula driver in said inner barrel member; a cannula extending distally from said inner barrel member, being fixed to said cannula driver, and having a distal tip, said cannula driver being slidably received in and movable within said inner barrel member and said cannula extending a predetermined distance out of a distal end of said inner barrel member when the instrument is in an at-rest condition; a stylet having a distal end, a proximal end, and being removably received in said outer barrel, in said inner barrel, and in said cannula, said distal end having a biopsy sample receiving notch therein; a stylet hub mounted to said proximal end of said stylet; said stylet hub being removably attached to the proximal end of

Abstract: A carrying device for retaining articles on the handle of a mobile apparatus comprising, an elongated elastic member for placement on the handle, and a pocket assembly having a plurality of pockets depending from the elastic member for retaining the articles.

Abstract: An exercising device for the foot comprising, an instep portion for covering an upper portion of the foot having a pair of flexible sheets defining a closed chamber to receive a weight medium, with the instep portion extending from a location adjacent the toes to a location adjacent the ankle, and having a pair of side portions extending around opposed sides of the foot and defining a pair of opposed side edges, with the instep portion having a pair of opposed ends extending toward the ankle on opposed sides of the foot. The exercising device has a closable access associated with the instep portion to place a weight medium in the chamber. The exercising device has a sole strap extending between the opposed sides of the instep portion for placement beneath the foot, with the instep portion and sole strap defining a first opening to receive the toes, and a second opening to receive the heel.

Abstract: A hand-controllable switch for remote control of an electrosurgical instrument is comprised of an elongated hollow body composed of an electrically insulative material with an electrical conductor tube positioned therein, a blade member inserted lengthwise through a bore in connected relation to the conductor tube, and electrical leads terminating in longitudinally spaced relation to one another so that in contacting the conductor tube they are operative to establish distinct electrical power levels. The body is composed of a resilient material in which is resiliently mounted one or more annular switch members which are depressible under hand or finger pressure at any point on their circumferences to effect closure with the electrical conductor tube.

Abstract: A collection bag for receiving and collecting body fluids comprising, a receptacle having a pair of opposed walls defining a chamber, with one of the walls having an opening communicating with the chamber, and a connector having a cavity to receive the body fluids. The connector is attached to the one wall over the opening with the connector cavity communicating with the receptacle chamber to permit passage of fluids from the connector into the chamber for collection therein, and the connector may be ruptured from the one wall after use of the bag to permit access to the collected fluids through the opening.

Abstract: A device for collecting body liquids comprising, a receptacle having a chamber to receive and collect the body liquids. The device has a stand having a back member, and legs extending from a lower portion of the back member. An upper portion of the stand is connected to an upper portion of the receptacle. The device has an elongated handle member having inner and outer ends, with the inner end of the handle member being connected to the upper portion of the stand.

Abstract: A device for collecting body liquids comprising, a receptacle having a chamber to receive and collect the body liquids. The device has a stand having a back member, and legs extending from a lower portion of the back member. An upper portion of the stand is connected to an upper portion of the receptacle. The device has an elongated handle member having inner and outer ends, with the inner end of the handle member being connected to the upper portion of the stand.

Abstract: A collection bag for receiving and collecting body fluids comprising, a receptacle having a pair of opposed walls defining a chamber, with one of the walls having an opening communicating with the chamber, and a connector having a cavity to receive the body fluids. The connector is attached to the one wall over the opening with the connector cavity communicating with the receptacle chamber to permit passage of fluids from the connector into the chamber for collection therein, and the connector may be ruptured from the one wall after use of the bag to permit access to the collected fluids through the opening.

Abstract: A urine meter comprising, a receptacle having a chamber, an inlet port for passage of urine into the chamber, and a plurality of generally upright spaced dividers in the chamber defining a plurality of generally upright compartments separated by the dividers intermediate adjacent compartments, with adjacent compartments communicating with each other over an upper portion of the dividers. The urine meter directs urine from the inlet port to one of the compartments such that urine serially overflows from the one compartment into the other compartments. The urine meter has a collection bag having a cavity, and the urine meter communicates between the chamber and an upper portion of the cavity.

Abstract: A device for testing an elongated elastic sleeve or balloon. The device has a pair of clamp members which selectively grip opposed ends of the sleeve, and the device inflates the sleeve while retained by the clamp members. The device illuminates the inflated sleeve walls from the inside of the sleeve to permit visual inspection of the sleeve walls. The device also permits rotation of the clamp members and retained sleeve to permit visual inspection of the inflated sleeve walls circumferentially around the sleeve. The device permits submersion of the inflated sleeve into a testing liquid in order to determine whether the sleeve walls leak.

Abstract: A container for collecting body fluids comprising, a receptacle having a cavity, and a siphon assembly having a pair of opposed spaced walls defining a chamber, a port communicating with the chamber to receive the fluids, and a siphon passageway. The passageway has an upper portion spaced a substantial distance above a lower portion of the chamber and located below an upper portion of the chamber, a first portion connecting the passageway upper portion to the lower portion of the chamber, and a second portion extending downwardly from the passageway upper portion and communicating with the receptacle cavity.

Abstract: A catheter comprising, an elongated shaft having a main lumen, an inflation lumen extending along the shaft, and an outer surface. The catheter has an annular sleeve of elastic material joined to the shaft in spaced first and second circumferential zones defining a cavity intermediate the sleeve and shaft. The inflation lumen communicates with the cavity to inflate the sleeve, and the sleeve has an inner surface facing toward the outer surface of the shaft. The inner surface of the sleeve is separated from the outer surface of the shaft in spaced areas intermediate the first and second zones, with the sleeve being permitted to contact the shaft in regions intermediate the areas.

Abstract: A catheter having a flexible annular balloon secured on a shaft of the catheter by a pair of annular sleeves. A method is provided for securing the balloon to the shaft by shrinking the sleeves over grooves of the shaft.

Abstract: A catheter comprising, an elongated shaft of elastic material having an annular sleeve overlying a surface of the shaft, with one end of the sleeve being of one-piece construction with the shaft, and with a circumferential portion of the sleeve spaced from the one sleeve end being bonded to the shaft to define a cavity between the sleeve and the shaft surface. The inflation lumen communicates with the cavity in order to inflate the balloon.

Abstract: A device for testing an elongated elastic sleeve or balloon. The device has a pair of clamp members which selectively grip opposed ends of the sleeve, and the device inflates the sleeve while retained by the clamp members. The device illuminates the inflated sleeve walls from the inside of the sleeve to permit visual inspection of the sleeve walls. The device also permits rotation of the clamp members and retained sleeve to permit visual inspection of the inflated sleeve walls circumferentially around the sleeve. The device permits submersion of the inflated sleeve into a testing liquid in order to determine whether the sleeve walls leak.

Abstract: A retaining member for a conduit including a catheter having a shaft, a side arm extending from the shaft, and valve means on the side arm actuatable by contact. The retaining member has a first clip member for releasable attachment to the conduit, and a second clip member to releasably receive the catheter side arm and retain it in place relative the conduit. The second clip member has an outer tapered end for placement in the valve means and actuation thereof.

Abstract: An adapter assembly comprising, a syringe having a tip, a catheter, and a connector having a body member, a compressible plug, and a compression member. The body member has a bore to receive the plug, and an opening communicating with the bore. The plug has a channel to receive the catheter through the body member opening into the plug channel. The compression member has a nipple receivable in a proximal end of the body member bore, and a proximal port to receive the syringe tip. The compression member may be releasably attached to the body member in such a manner that the nipple bears against the plug and secures the catheter in the plug channel, while the syringe may be attached to the compression member with the syringe tip received in the compression member port.

Abstract: A catheter comprising, an elongated shaft of elastic material having an annular sleeve overlying a surface of the shaft, with one end of the sleeve being of one-piece construction with the shaft, and with a circumferential portion of the sleeve spaced from the one sleeve end being bonded to the shaft to define a cavity between the sleeve and the shaft surface. The inflation lumen communicates with the cavity in order to inflate the balloon.