Abstract: A continent ostomy port device has a face plate defining an aperture alignable with the opening of a stoma in the user's body and a closure adjacent to the aperture is adapted to permit covering and uncovering of the aperture in the face plate. A catheter extends from one side of the face plate proximally, and one end of the catheter is disposed within the ostomy site when the port device is in use. The catheter has continuous exterior and interior side walls, the latter defining a major lumen and is sized and shaped for non-surgical insertion through a stoma to a sufficient distance that the presence of the catheter within the stoma provides a barrier which reduces the incidence of prolapse, without the use of extraneous, externally applied materials or additional surgery.

Abstract: A gastrointestinal-type tube insertion or removal device includes a body portion, a finger grip portion secured to an end of the body portion, and arm lifts secured to an end of the body portion opposite the finger grip portion. One or more optional stabilizing lifts may likewise be secured to the insertion or removal device in close proximity to the arm lifts. Also methods of using the gastrointestinal-type tube insertion or removal device are described for inserting or removing a skin level gastrointestinal-type tube.

Abstract: An ice fishing rig comprises an integrally molded black plastics base member which has a base plate and a plug extending downwardly from the underside of the base plate for engaging and closing a drilled hole in the ice. An upstanding support integrally molded with base plate comprises a flat plate member with a handle hole on one side of which is supported a reel which a handle hole on one side of which is supported a reel which extends out over the base plate and carries a line which extends from the reel through a hole in the base plate in the plug into the water. The plug includes a tapered portion for engaging 6 inch or 8 inch holes and a cylindrical portion for engaging a 10 inch hole. A signalling flag is pivotally mounted on the upstanding support and a spring bias into a raised position. The flat can be latched beneath the handle of the reel so when the reel is rotated by a pull on the line the flag is released and springs to the signalling position.