Abstract: An ordering process linking products tried or identified in a real world setting to the Internet, and possibly combined with a real world buying solution, is disclosed with a coding system, label, Internet site with an eventual order form. The coding system identifies the product and possibly the product price, inventory holder, retailer and/or other parties by assigning each element or party their own identification factor. The label can be detachable from the product and is equipped with the code. The Internet site is designed to accept the product code to order the product, and ensure proper profit sharing and goods delivery. A mobile device may be used in conjunction with the CODE to order the product in place of the Internet site or retail order form. Similarly, telephone, fax or Post mail may be used along with the CODE to place an order. An order form can be made available at the retail establishment to give consumers an immediate ordering opportunity.

Abstract: A finger protector, for use by surgical personnel under a surgical glove during a surgical procedure to prevent a finger puncture or cut, includes a puncture- and cut-resistant flexible, thin tube. The tube is open at one end and closed at an opposite end, the tube tapering outwardly from the closed end to the open end. The tube is adapted to extend over the entire circumference of a finger from a fingertip to at least the third metacarpal-phalangeal joint, and combines levels of proprioception and flexibility suitable for surgical purposes. Preferably the tube is formed of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), about 0.080 cm thick, and extends substantially over at least the palmar surface and sides of the remainder of the finger, at least up to the second metacarpal-phalangeal joint.

Abstract: There is provided according to the invention a digital retractor to protect ndex finger, palm and thumb of the non-dominant hand of the surgeon during surgery, where the non-dominant hand is used to retract or position tissue. The retractor comprises a curved base plate which fits against the palmar surface of the index finger and extends toward the thumb, and includes one or two rings attached to the base plate through which the surgeon's index finger, and optionally also the long finger, are poised and positioned.