Abstract: Manual actuating apparatus for operating a medical device includes a handle, a finger loop mounted on the handle for receiving the thumb of an operator, first and second lever members mounted on the handle for grasping engagement by fingers of the operator, at least one of the lever members and the finger loop being pivotally mounted on the handle for movement between first and second positions. A force transmitting member operably connects at least one of the finger loop and the first and second lever members for operating the medical device at a location distant from the handle such that, in the course of operating the medical device, the operator can reposition his fingers between the first and second lever members with rotation of his thumb within the finger loop and thereby assure a comfortable hand posture throughout the complete range of operation of the medical device.

Abstract: An internal retraction system for use in minimally-invasive surgical procedures includes, among other features, an elongated applicator that has proximal and distal ends. The distal end of the applicator includes a grasper and the proximal end includes a mechanism or actuator for moving the grasper from an open position to a closed position. A plurality of anchor clips are slidably mounted on the elongated applicator and are initially in a stored position. Each clip includes spring biased upper and lower jaws for grasping tissue. The internal retraction system also includes a structure associated with the applicator for deploying the anchor clips from the stored position to a deployed position at a desired location. Moreover, the internal retraction system includes a mechanism associated with the applicator for removing the anchor clips from the deployed position and returning the clips to the stored position.

Abstract: A surgical port comprising a body and first and second cannula extending from the body and movable with respect to the body via an instrument inserted through the respective cannula. The cannulas can extend distally from the body and can include one or more seals. A port assembly and first and second instruments manipulatable in a crossed configuration are also disclosed.

Abstract: An occlusion device for actively occluding orifices of fallopian tubes includes a resilient body having an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The elongated member further includes a first leg ending with the first end of the elongated member, a second leg ending with the second end of the elongated member and a connection member positioned therebetween. A first orifice plug is secured at the first end of the elongated member and a second orifice plug is secured at the second end of the elongated member. The first and second orifice plugs are shaped and dimensioned to seat at the orifices of the fallopian tubes or within the fallopian tubes as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and second end moving apart. A delivery device for delivery of medication or therapeutic agents to a uterine cavity is also disclosed.

Abstract: An intrauterine device for occluding orifices of fallopian tubes includes a resilient body having an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The elongated member further includes a first leg ending with the first end of the elongated member, a second leg ending with the second end of the elongated member and a connection member positioned therebetween. A first orifice plug is secured at the first end of the elongated member and a second orifice plug is secured at the second end of the elongated member. The first and second orifice plugs are shaped and dimensioned to seat at the orifices of the fallopian tubes or within the fallopian tubes as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and second end moving apart.

Abstract: Manual actuating apparatus for operating a medical device includes a handle, a finger loop mounted on the handle for receiving the thumb of an operator, first and second lever members mounted on the handle for grasping engagement by fingers of the operator, at least one of the lever members and the finger loop being pivotally mounted on the handle for movement between first and second positions. A force transmitting member operably connects at least one of the finger loop and the first and second lever members for operating the medical device at a location distant from the handle such that, in the course of operating the medical device, the operator can reposition his fingers between the first and second lever members with rotation of his thumb within the finger loop and thereby assure a comfortable hand posture throughout the complete range of operation of the medical device.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing, a battery, a motor, an output drive shaft and a movable cleaning section. The connection between the drive shaft and the cleaning section provides linear reciprocating motion of a portion of the cleaning section. In another embodiment orbital motion is provided. In another embodiment rotational motion and linear motion are provided. In another embodiment the user can switch between two types of motion.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing, a motor, a battery, and a removable cleaning attachment. The housing comprising a rigid subassembly shell and a resilient cover. The cover is injection molded onto the shell to waterproof a majority of the shell. The shell has raised portions on its exterior that are used to position the shell in the injection mold. After molding is completed, the cover surrounds the raised portions, but does not cover them.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning apparatus with a housing, a motor, and a cleaning attachment operably connected to the motor. The housing is sized and shaped to provide two primary hand holding positions. The housing has a handle section allowing a user to grasp the housing therearound and thereby provide the first hand holding position. The housing also has a head section with a top surface having a curve to be matingly received on a user's palm and thereby provide the second hand holding position.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing, a battery, a motor, an output drive shaft and a movable cleaning section. The connection between the drive shaft and the cleaning section provides linear reciprocating motion of a portion of the cleaning section. In another embodiment orbital motion is provided. In another embodiment rotational motion and linear motion are provided. In another embodiment the user can switch between two types of motion.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing, a motor, a battery, and a removable cleaning attachment. The housing comprising a rigid subassembly shell and a resilient cover. The cover is injection molded onto the shell to waterproof a majority of the shell. The shell has raised portions on its exterior that are used to position the shell in the injection mold. After molding is completed, the cover surrounds the raised portions, but does not cover them.

Abstract: A hand held tool having a housing, a motor, a removable battery, a tool attachment connected to the motor, and a battery cap connected to the housing. The battery cap is frictionally connected to a ledge of the housing at the entrance to a battery receiving area. The housing and the battery cap have mating edges with cooperating cam surfaces. Axial rotation of the battery cap on the ledge causes the battery cap to be cammed off of the ledge by the cam surfaces.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a housing, a motor, a transmission, an attachment stud, and a cleaning attachment removably connected to the stud. The stud has a leading section with a general triangular block shape and three generally triangular shaped cantilevered tips. The stud is received through a generally triangular shaped aperture in the cleaning attachment. The apparatus can reverse the normal rotation direction of the stud to allow the cleaning attachment to quickly disconnect from the stud without a user having to hold the cleaning attachment.