Abstract: The preset invention is an inventory-parts control system and supervisory arrangement suitable for tracking the actual use of and accounting for the ultimate disposition of at least some of the individual pieces constituting an implant (or a complete implant construct), which is then being surgically engrafted in-vivo. This inventory-parts control system and supervisory arrangement is accurate, reliable, and fully functional for inventory part control purposes during the surgery; and will account for the ultimate disposition of each required component item of that implant (or complete implant construct) individually and in a timely manner, as each part is individually surgically introduced and engrafted in-vivo at a preselected anatomic site upon or within the body of a living subject.

Abstract: The preset invention is an inventory-parts control system and supervisory arrangement suitable for tracking the actual use of and accounting for the ultimate disposition of at least some of the individual pieces constituting an implant (or a complete implant construct), which is then being surgically engrafted in-vivo. This inventory-parts control system and supervisory arrangement is accurate, reliable, and fully functional for inventory part control purposes during the surgery; and will account for the ultimate disposition of each required component item of that implant (or complete implant construct) individually and in a timely manner, as each part is individually surgically introduced and engrafted in-vivo at a preselected anatomic site upon or within the body of a living subject.

Abstract: The present invention is a discrete signal-identifying badge and operative system for recognizing, differentiating and distinguishing among the many kinds, shapes and sizes of surgical instruments and tools commonly used today for human and veterinary surgeries and in scientific research. The signal-identifying badge is a discrete millimeter-sized article of manufacture which can be easily affixed to an exposed surface of any type, any configuration and any dimension of surgical instrument or tool; and includes a well-cushioned and protected photovoltaic cell-integrated chip transponder unit embedded within a safeguarding three-tier stack construct.

Abstract: The present invention is a discrete signal-identifying badge and operative system for recognizing, differentiating and distinguishing among the many kinds, shapes and sizes of surgical instruments and tools commonly used today for human and veterinary surgeries and in scientific research. The signal-identifying badge is a discrete millimeter-sized article of manufacture which can be easily affixed to an exposed surface of any type, any configuration and any dimension of surgical instrument or tool; and includes a well-cushioned and protected photovoltaic cell-integrated chip transponder unit embedded within a safeguarding three-tier stack construct. The photovoltaic cell of the embedded transponder is activated by the introduction of light energy in any form; and once activated, provides electric power to the electronic circuitry of the transponder unit of the instrument-affixed badge such that a responsive identifying RF signal is emitted to the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: An improved test device for the testing of a fluid having a cup and a cover lid, such cover lid having a reagent test strip chamber containing a reagent test strip, a fluid receipt chamber, a fluid channel containing a fluid-passing pad and a fluid contact chamber. An actuation cover with a window defined therein is positioned over the regent test strip chamber, fluid receipt chamber, fluid contact chamber, such window positioned over the color change area of the reagent test strip. The actuation cover forms a fluid-tight seal around a first end of the reagent test strip which protrudes into the fluid contact chamber. After the cup is filled with fluid and the cover lid is positioned thereon, the cup is inverted, causing fluid to flow into the fluid receipt chamber through an aperture in said cover lid.

Abstract: An improved test device for the testing of a fluid having a cup and a cover lid, such cover lid having a reagent test strip chamber containing a reagent test strip, a filling chamber, and a cutting chamber. An actuation cover with a window defined therein is positioned over the reagent test strip chamber, filling chamber and cutting chamber, such window positioned over the color change area of the reagent test strip. The actuation cover forms a fluid-tight seal around a first end of the reagent test strip which protrudes into the filling chamber. A pointed member is disposed under an actuation button in the cutting chamber. After the cup is filled with fluid and the cover lid is positioned thereon, the operator depresses the actuation button, forcing the pointed member through the floor of the cutting chamber to form an aperture therein. The test device is then inverted, allowing the fluid to pass through the thus formed aperture into the cutting chamber.

Abstract: A testing device having a lower cup for receipt of a fluid specimen and a cover lid containing a strip chamber having one or more reagent strips disposed therein and having a test chamber for each of the reagent strips, such test chamber receiving the end portion of the reagent strip, with each of the reagent strips having a color change testing area along its length. The cover lid is attachable to the cup in fluid-tight relationship with the device to be inverted for the fluid specimen to reach the reagent strips in the test chambers and react therewith, and for the device to be set upright for the reading of the color change testing areas through windows in the cover lid above the color change test areas.

Abstract: A testing device having a lower cup for receipt of a fluid specimen and a lid containing a chamber having one or more reagent strips protruding therefrom, such reagent strips having color change testing areas thereon. The lid is attachable to the cup with the device to be inverted for the fluid specimen to reach the protruding reagent strips and for the device to be set upright for the reading of the color change testing areas through a transparent area of the lid.

Abstract: A face-protective safety shield supported on arms held to a base including an angularly positionable transparent panel to be disposed in a parallel plane to a worker for use at multiple work stations including work stations that are not disposed directly in front of the base of the safetly shield.