Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for digitizing a patient's arch and manipulating the digital dental arch model. In one variation the methods includes producing a physical arch model for the patient's arch, separating the physical arch model into a plurality of arch model components, mounting the arch model components on a scan plate, capturing one or more images of the arch model components, and developing digital representations of the arch model components using the captured one or more images.

Abstract: A corner mounted tray, atop the upper surfaces of shower bath walls, is triangular in shape, comprises a perforated bottom surface, upstanding sidewalls and angled front wall and is releasably attached to a vertical wall by screws. The tray is supported on top of the walls in the corner.

Abstract: A corner mounted tray, atop the upper surfaces of shower bath walls, is triangular in shape, comprises a perforated bottom surface, upstanding sidewalls and angled front wall and is releasably attached to a vertical wall by screws. The tray is supported on top of the walls in the corner.

Abstract: An article and method are described for treatment of vaginitis to inhibit bacterial growth and other odor causing and infectious organisms in the genital area. The composition is a liquid which conveniently is impregnated onto an absorbent substrate such as a fabric patch, which may be enclosed in a sealed envelope.

Abstract: A laparoscopy instrument and method which allows simultaneous cauterization, dissection and removal of body tissue. Mechanisms for grasping, holding, manipulating, cauterizing, dissecting and removing the tissue are provided in one implement allowing easy, safe and quick performance of the procedure.

Abstract: A device for scrapping and collecting the tissue from body cavities like endocervix to perform tissue biopsy procedures such as endocervical curettage. The instrument includes a screw shape scraper and a brush mounted to the either ends of an elongated handle shaft. The scraper has a screw shape with blunt end mounted on one end of a shaft. The other end of the shaft has a brush with brissels to facilitate the trapping and collection of the tissue. The device is disposable and made of plastic as much as possible.

Abstract: A device and method for diagnosing and treating cervical, vaginal, labial and perineal lesions. Said device comprises a tubular housing having opposing cups on one end that open and close. Cups have grasping, holding and cutting functions. The tubular housing is curved to approximate 45 degrees near the proximal part. Proximal end of the device has a handle, which accommodates three fingers providing ease of operation.

Abstract: The invention is a method of obtaining error free consent for medical and surgical treatment. Software is used to generate an error free consent documentation. The software stores the correct name/names of the facilities, physicians, specialties and procedures and allows the user to print out (or store) the consent by selecting them from the drop down windows.

Abstract: A suturing needle assembly enables simultaneous passage of suture and introduction of local anesthetic into body tissue. Two suturing needle assembly embodiments are described and methods of using the needle assemblies include cystopexy, cystourethropexy, urethropexy and uteropexy procedures.

Abstract: A posterior vaginal retractor for vaginal surgery or procedure includes a flat plate member, a support member connected to the plate member, an arm member vertically adjustably connected to the support member, and a speculum member connected to the arm member. The plate member is positioned under the female patient's buttocks when the patient is on the operating table with legs up. The speculum member is inserted into the vagina, and the position of the speculum member is vertically adjusted to a desired fixed position by vertically moving the arm member so that the speculum member will depress the posterior wall of the vagina to facilitate a vaginal procedure or surgery.

Abstract: A finger protector and grasping implement for fitting over a single finger during surgical procedures includes an elongated, curved, hollow body having a cylindrical wall, a closed end wall connected to the cylindrical wall and defining an open end in opposed relationship with the closed end wall. A plurality of projections of various lengths extend outwardly from the cylindrical wall and from the end wall, and the end wall defines a groove therein to act as a safety stop for preventing undesired slipping movement of a surgical needle during surgical procedures.

Abstract: A set of mid-infrared transparent elements with new element geometry, design of the optics and radiation path configuration is described. Radiation from the IR microscope objective, after being internally reflected at the element/sample interface is either returned to the objective or is directed through the microscope condenser optics with sample information to the detector system for spectral analysis. Alternatively, the beam may bounce off the element/sample interface either once, twice or multiple times at the same angle of incidence, to allow examination of the micro surface of the sample by internal reflectance as well as transmission of the beam through the same sample area. Further, a method to perform external reflectance measurements at different angles of incidence using the described apparatus is discribed.

Abstract: A new set of mid-Infrared transparent elements with different geometries to enable examination of the sample surfaces by Internal Reflectance Micro Infrared Spectroscopy is disclosed. The Infrared beam from the IR microscope, either collimated or focused, enters the surface of the element and impinges on an inclined surface of contact between the sample and the element at an angle above the critical angle. This IR beam from the microscope operating in the reflectance mode is then internally reflected at the beveled surface cut at a selected angle, travels inside the IR element, reaches a circular reflector surface where it is reflected back to retrace its initial path. The beam once again comes in contact with the sample at the sample and the element interface and is reflected.

Abstract: A suturing needle assembly enables simultaneous passage of suture and introduction of local anesthetic into body tissue. Two suturing needle assembly embodiments are described and methods of using the needle assemblies include cystopexy, cystourethropexy, urethropexy and uteropexy procedures.