Abstract: A surgical snare device for use in polypectomy procedures includes a snare loop capable of being deployed with a plurality of precise internal diameters. The device includes a handle with first and second handle assemblies and a collar. The first handle assembly has multiple numerical markings on a side. The second handle assembly is slidable along the first handle assembly to deploy the snare loop from an elongate tubular sheath attached to the distal end of the first handle assembly. When the second handle assembly is slid to a position such that it aligns with one of the numerical markings on the first handle assembly, the snare loop will be deployed with an internal diameter in millimeters that corresponds precisely to the numerical marking. For example, sliding the second handle assembly to a ‘10’ marking will deploy a snare loop having an internal diameter of 10 mm. The collar is positioned just distal to the second handle assembly and is also slidable along the first handle assembly.

Abstract: A surgical snare device for use in polypectomy procedures includes a snare loop capable of being deployed with a plurality of precise internal diameters. The device includes a handle with first and second handle assemblies and a collar. The first handle assembly has multiple numerical markings on a side. The second handle assembly is slidable along the first handle assembly to deploy the snare loop from an elongate tubular sheath attached to the distal end of the first handle assembly. When the second handle assembly is slid to a position such that it aligns with one of the numerical markings on the first handle assembly, the snare loop will be deployed with an internal diameter in millimeters that corresponds precisely to the numerical marking. For example, sliding the second handle assembly to a ‘10’ marking will deploy a snare loop having an internal diameter of 10 mm. The collar is positioned just distal to the second handle assembly and is also slidable along the first handle assembly.

Abstract: A serving set to be used for beverages at formal and informal parties may include modular stemware. The serving set has a base that nests into a food serving tray, and can be disassembled into its component parts of base, stem, and bowl. This allows the bowls and stems of the beverage set to be interchanged and easily stored. The serving set could be made of one or more of glass, polycarbonate, metal, crystal, or other plastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food serving tray to be used at formal and informal parties. The food serving tray could be made from plastic, ceramic, glass, or other similar material. The food serving tray has a beverage compartment, a handle and a food compartment to allow an individual to pick-up and carry food and a beverage in one hand.

Abstract: A brush is provided for cleaning endoscope channels which comprises a tubular cannula having a first end and a second end. A wire insert is fitted within the cannula. A first brush having bristles supported on a first core is secured within the first end and a second brush having bristles supported on a second core is secured within the second end. The first core is spaced apart from the wire insert by a distance so as to leave a length of unsupported cannula. A flexible tubular tip is also secured on the first core with a substantial length of the tip free of the core. A depth limit stop having a stop surface thereon is fixed on the cannula spaced from the end of the second core by a distance which prevents the end of the second core from contacting endoscope channels.

Abstract: A biopsy brush for abrading and recovering samples of tissue to be investigated. A plurality of abrading elements are individually and separately spindled onto a flexible strand. The elements have an abrading periphery, and spacers which space these peripheries apart from one another. The flexibility of the strand where the elements are located enables the indivdual elements in the group of elements separately to deflect in response to changes in the shape of the tissue being abraded.

Abstract: A method of forming a jaw for biopsy forceps with a very sharp edge. An initially flat metal plate is first relieved to form a recessed area extending along an edge. The edge is then honed sharp. Finally the plate is folded to bring the relieved areas into facing relationship to form a cup whose sharp edge extends along the edge of the cup, including around the bight formed by the bend.