Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 350 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 350b is formed on one side of the slot 350. A flat surface 354, which is formed in the stem 174, is spaced and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 350b to provide for direct and lateral dispensing of a cream 280 onto a tissue 242 of a patient.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 350 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 350b is formed on one side of the slot 350. A flat surface 354, which is formed in the stem 174, is spaced and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 350b to provide for direct and lateral dispensing of a cream 280 onto a tissue 242 of a patient.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 350 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 350b is formed on one side of the slot 350. A flat surface 354, which is formed in the stem 174, is spaced and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 350b to provide for direct and lateral dispensing of a cream 280 onto a tissue 242 of a patient.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 350 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 350b is formed on one side of the slot 350. A flat surface 354, which is formed in the stem 174, is spaced and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 350b to provide for direct and lateral dispensing of a cream 280 onto a tissue 242 of a patient.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 350 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 350b is formed on one side of the slot 350. A flat surface 354, which is formed in the stem 174, is spaced and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 350b to provide for direct and lateral dispensing of a cream 280 onto a tissue 242 of a patient.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 176 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 176b is formed on one side of the slot 176. A flat surface 276 is formed in the stem 174 and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 176b to provide a wide slot opening at an external surface 195 of the stem for dispensing a cream from the opening. A trough-like cleft 306 can be formed in the external surface 195 of a solid portion of the stem 174, distally of the slot 176, to provide an axially-extended path for the cream being dispensed through the slot.

Abstract: A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for moving the plunger within the cartridge. A carrier 612 is formed with a cartridge-receiving nest 712 for receiving the barrel 564. A plurality of spaced, transaxial grooves 726, 728, 730 and 732 are formed in the carrier 612 for receiving a flange 572 of the cartridge 562 during the dispensing of multiple, successive, single doses of the cream. The carrier 612 is formed with a pair of resilient ears 750 and 752 and a passage 738 for removably retaining the stem 610 with the carrier while allowing axial movement of the stem.

Abstract: Applicators 470,472, 474, and 475 include a body with a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. Slot 176 is formed transaxially through stem 174 in communication with slot delivery passage 200. Proximal and distal transition surfaces 176e and 176g are formed at axial ends of slot 176. Stem 174 of applicator 470 is tapered axially distally inward. Flat surface 276 may be formed adjacent slot 176. The body is formed with flange 172 having a seat for receipt of a vagina or anus of a patient. Stem 174 of the applicator 474 is curved away from a normal axis of the body. Stem-like proximal section 174a of the body of applicator 475 is curved away from the normal axis of the body, with a distal end of the section integrally joined with a proximal end of the straight stem 174.

Abstract: An applicator 270 includes a stem 174 having an axially-formed slot delivery passage 200. A slot 176 is formed transaxially through the stem 174 and is in communication with the slot delivery passage 200. An extended side wall 176b is formed on one side of the slot 176. A flat surface 276 is formed in the stem 174 and extends angularly away from an opposite side of the slot 176 and from the extended side wall 176b to provide a wide slot opening at an external surface 195 of the stem for dispensing a cream from the opening. A trough-like cleft 306 can be formed in the external surface 195 of a solid portion of the stem 174, distally of the slot 176, to provide an axially-extended path for the cream being dispensed through the slot.

Abstract: A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for moving the plunger within the cartridge. A carrier 612 is formed with a cartridge-receiving nest 712 for receiving the barrel 564. A plurality of spaced, transaxial grooves 726, 728, 730 and 732 are formed in the carrier 612 for receiving a flange 572 of the cartridge 562 during the dispensing of multiple, successive, single doses of the cream. The carrier 612 is formed with a pair of resilient ears 750 and 752 and a passage 738 for removably retaining the stem 610 with the carrier while allowing axial movement of the stem.

Abstract: A method of applying a medicinal substance onto an area within a patient's body cavity includes providing an applicator formed by six integral sections. A proximal section is formed with an entry passage. An axial intermediate passage of the applicator extends from the entry passage through a flange section and a passage section. A slot section has a slot delivery passage communicating with the axial intermediate passage, and at least one axially-elongated slot therethrough. A solid section extends from the slot section, and a dome section extends to an end of the applicator. The method further includes locating the slot delivery passage adjacent the area within the cavity, forming a substance mass externally of the cavity, moving the mass into the slot delivery passage, and moving at least a portion of the substance onto the area.

Abstract: A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for moving the plunger within the cartridge. A carrier 612 is formed with a cartridge-receiving nest 712 for receiving the barrel 564. A plurality of spaced, transaxial grooves 726, 728, 730 and 732 are formed in the carrier 612 for receiving a flange 572 of the cartridge 562 during the dispensing of multiple, successive, single doses of the cream. The carrier 612 is formed with a pair of resilient ears 750 and 752 and a passage 738 for removably retaining the stem 610 with the carrier while allowing axial movement of the stem.

Abstract: A seating structure 30 includes spaced housings 34 and 36 between which a seating portion 92 of a platform 60 is located. The platform 60 is also formed with non-seating portions 94a and 94b at opposite sides of the seating portion 92, which are isolated and are within the housings 34 and 36, respectively. The non-seating portions 94a and 94b engage resilient elements 90a through 90h above and below the non-seating portions. When a user sits on the seating portion 92, the resilient elements 90a through 90h provide a buoyant and floating experience for the user. The seating portion 92 is movable relative to the housings 34 and 36 to allow for outward movement and for a rocking action.

Abstract: A seating structure 30 includes spaced housings 34 and 36 between which a seating portion 92 of a platform 60 is located. The platform 60 is also formed with non-seating portions 94a and 94b at opposite sides of the seating portion 92, which are isolated and are within the housings 34 and 36, respectively. The non-seating portions 94a and 94b engage resilient elements 90a through 90h above and below the non-seating portions. When a user sits on the seating portion 92, the resilient elements 90a through 90h provide a buoyant and floating experience for the user. The seating portion 92 is movable relative to the housings 34 and 36 to allow for outward movement and for a rocking action.

Abstract: A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for moving the plunger within the cartridge. A carrier 612 is formed with a cartridge-receiving nest 712 for receiving the barrel 564. A plurality of spaced, transaxial grooves 726, 728, 730 and 732 are formed in the carrier 612 for receiving a flange 572 of the cartridge 562 during the dispensing of multiple, successive, single doses of the cream. The carrier 612 is formed with a pair of resilient ears 750 and 752 and a passage 738 for removably retaining the stem 610 with the carrier while allowing axial movement of the stem.

Abstract: A device 60, for administering medicated cream, includes a cartridge 62 for containing the cream, a plunger head 100 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 106 for moving the plunger head within the cartridge. The plunger head 100 includes a tapered receptor opening 148 for reception of a tapered stem structure 114. A rib 156 is formed on the cartridge 62, and a plurality of ribs 164 are formed on the stem 106, cooperate to provide tactile notification to a patient-user that measured doses of the cream have been administered.

Abstract: A seating structure 30 includes spaced housings 34 and 36 between which a seating portion 92 of a platform 60 is located. The platform 60 is also formed with non-seating portions 94a and 94b at opposite sides of the seating portion 92, which are isolated and are within the housings 34 and 36, respectively. The non-seating portions 94a and 94b engage resilient elements 90a through 90h above and below the non-seating portions. When a user sits on the seating portion 92, the resilient elements 90a through 90h provide a buoyant and floating experience for the user. The seating portion 92 is movable relative to the housings 34 and 36 to allow for outward movement and for a rocking action.

Abstract: A continence device in the form of a cube or block of resilient foam material capable of being collapsed into a small volume condition and encapsulated in a capsule of gelatin or the like and which includes a string or cord passing through the material and connected with a traction bead engaged with a distal surface of the block or cube or foam material. The continence device provides for voluntary trapping or blockage of gastrointestinal effluent when voluntary and natural control is lacking such as when a person has had a colostomy, ileostomy, or in other situations involving fecal incontinence. A introducer is provided for inserting the capsule, the reduced volume soft foam material therein and the line or cord and traction bead into a body orifice such as a stomal orifice, anus of the like.

Abstract: A gastrointestinal diagnostic capsule that includes an encapsulated expandable foam material introduced through the oral cavity and through the esophagus into the stomach with the capsule being dissolved by the temperature and moisture conditions encountered so that the foam block or cube can expand in the stomach and be withdrawn through the gastroesophageal junction and up through the entire esophagus to obtain specimen material for diagnostic procedures for early detection of gastroesophageal cancer.

Abstract: A bag for the separation of components in blood by gravitational settlement or centrifugation, has an upper chamber and a lower chamber connected by a slender neck, there being access conduits to each of said chambers and said neck. The bag is so dimensioned that for blood having a normal hematocrit the interfaces between packed red cells and the buffy coat and between the buffy coat and the plasma will lie within the neck. The neck can then be clamped off or otherwise sealed to separate the phases sharply and to permit virtually 100% recovery of the plasma and the packed red cells. In a second embodiment, the buffy coat can be isolated and seals within the system opened to permit intermixing of the plasma and the packed red blood cells under completely sterile conditions. A special support makes it possible for the blood bag to be subjected without distortion to centrifugation.