Abstract: The invention is a sternal retractor comprising a pair of arms each of which includes a downward extending blade, and one of which includes a proximal portion and a distal portion pivotally mounted on the proximal portion, a curved cross bar on which said arms are disposed so that in use the retractor can open the bottom of the sternum wider than the top of the sternum to minimize damage to the upper ribs and numbness, which sometimes occurs in the hands of open chest surgery patients. The retractor also has applications within other surgical procedures, as well, for the same general purpose of providing an opening of varying size along the length of an incision.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating and a method for creating the apparatus are disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an element (e.g., a mountain) having a conduit formed therein. The conduit has an inlet and an outlet, with the inlet disposed at a first elevation and the outlet disposed at a second elevation higher than the first elevation. A generator is disposed in the conduit such that fluid moving through the conduit motivates the generator.

Abstract: The invention is a sternal retractor comprising a pair of arms which one of them has hinch at the proximal part of it with sternum engaging blades thereon and a curved cross bar on which said arms are disposed such that in use the retractor can open the bottom of the sternum more than the top of the sternum to minimize damage and injury to the upper ribs and numbness which sometimes results in the hands of open chest surgery patients. The retractor also has application for other surgical procedures, as well, for the same general purpose of providing an opening of varying size along the length of an incision.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating and a method for creating the apparatus are disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an element (e.g., a mountain) having a conduit formed therein. The conduit has an inlet and an outlet, with the inlet disposed at a first elevation and the outlet is disposed at a second elevation higher than the first elevation. A generator is disposed in the conduit such that fluid moving through the conduit motivates the generator.

Abstract: An apparatus to be worn around an extremity of a user. The apparatus including a body portion, the body portion having at least one pocket, the pocket configured such that the pocket is accessible to the user while the user is wearing the apparatus, the body portion also defining a circumference approximately the circumference of the extremity.

Abstract: The invention is a sternal retractor comprising a pair of arms with sternum engaging blades thereon and a curved cross bar on which said arms are disposed such that in use the retractor can open the bottom of the sternum more than the top of the sternum to minimize damage and injury to the upper ribs and numbness which sometimes results in the hands of open chest surgery patients. The retractor also has application for other surgical procedures, as well, for the same general purpose of providing an opening of varying size along the length of an incision.

Abstract: A surgical retractor is to be mainly used for dissection of the internal mammary artery. It is fixed to the side of the operating bed by a clamp which can be moved over the rail for the desired place. It's pole will be at either side that internal mammary artery is intended to be dissected, side arm of the pole will be over the patient and holding the crank mechanism, by placing the hooks of the retractor at the edge of the sternum after being split at the middle, and cranking the handle. The crank portion of the retractor, which is adjustable over the side arm of the pole, will pull and elevate the side of the chest and hold it in position for the time that is needed for the dissection of the internal mammary artery. Adjustment can be done with the crank part for better vision. After completion, release of the lever would allow the crank mechanism to be turned in the opposite direction, counter clockwise, the cord to become loose and the hooks to be free.