Abstract: The present invention includes an antiblock agent added to an adhesive applied to a substrate material and the method of adding the antiblock agent to the adhesive applied to the substrate material. The antiblock agent may be a food grade starch powder. The material may be applied with dry dusting systems. The substrate material may be woven polypropylene structures or polylaminates. The woven polypropylene structures may be polywoven pinch bags.

Abstract: The present invention includes an antiblock agent added to an adhesive applied to a substrate material and the method of adding the antiblock agent to the adhesive applied to the substrate material. The antiblock agent may be a food grade starch powder. The material may be applied with dry dusting systems. The substrate material may be woven polypropylene structures or polylaminates. The woven polypropylene structures may be polywoven pinch bags.

Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a trocar inserted through the skin of a patient during a medical procedure that provides the operating personnel with the ability to adjust the angle of orientation of the inserted trocar with respect to the patient and rotate the trocar as desired after insertion into the patient. The apparatus is attached to the skin of the patient and the trocar movement is facilitated by a trocar receivable rotatable spheroid frictionally retained in a stabilizing member. The apparatus provides for a secure, yet, adjustable surgical aid.

Abstract: A disposable podiatry boot especially useful for protecting casts or dressings from moisture comprises a sock-shaped member of thin water-impervious material. The sock-shaped member is provided with traction means and an integral fastening means for securing it in place on the leg of the user and providing a watertight seal.

Abstract: A compact tampon applicator is disclosed having a hollow first tube with a forward end and a rearward end. A tampon is slidably positioned within the first tube. The tampon has a longitudinally aligned central aperture formed therein which is open at both ends and has a withdrawal string attached thereto. The applicator also contains a radially expandable second tube having a forward end and a rearward end. The forward end is initially retained in the central aperture of the tampon and the rearward end initially extends out of the rearward end of the first tube. The second tube is capable of expanding radially once the forward end is removed from the tampon such that the second tube acquires a larger diameter and can be manually moved forward to eject the tampon from the first tube.