Abstract: A display wall includes a wall with at least one T-slot extending horizontally along a length of the wall. At least one display shelf is removably coupled with the wall through a respective T-slot and includes at least one support bracket for supporting the shelf when coupled with the wall. The at least one support bracket includes at least two electrical contacts electrically connected with at least one light positioned on the at least one display shelf. At least two electrical conductors are positioned within the respective T-slot and extend along a length thereof. The at least two electrical conductors electrically interconnect the electrical contacts with an electrical power source when the respective display shelf is coupled with the wall.

Abstract: An improved collar mechanism and method of use for the securing of reusable gowns typically used in health care settings around the neck of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar mechanism is made of a stiff material that is pliable enough to move without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory that allows the collar to return to its original position once the force is removed or when modeled as such.

Abstract: An improved collar mechanism and method of use for the securing of reusable gowns typically used in health care settings around the neck of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar mechanism is made of a stiff material that is pliable enough to move without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory that allows the collar to return to its original position once the force is removed or when modeled as such.

Abstract: An apparatus that provides a system and method for hygienically housing patron pagers while the patron waits for service. The apparatus includes a hub that secures a volume of sleeves. The hub can be secured to any surface with an adhesive strip. A pager is placed inside of one of the volume of sleeves and the sleeve is then removed from the hub through a perforation. Once removed, the top of the sleeve is adhesively secured around the pager. The sleeve contains various locations for the placement thereon of advertising and marketing media. Once the wait is over, the pager is removed through the bottom of the sleeve, which is removed at a perforation and discarded. The patron then keeps the sleeve which contains the marketing and advertising media for future use.

Abstract: A protective cover for pagers of the type used in by establishments wherein those to be served must wait and be notified when their wait is over. The cover is designed to protect the waiting party from bacteria, viruses, germs and the like that may be transferred from waiting party to waiting party as the pager is reused by the establishment. One embodiment is a simple envelope-type sleeve for the pager while a second embodiment is a flat, foldable and sealable cover that quickly wraps around the pager. Optionally, the protective sleeve may be further fortified with anti-bacterial or other hygienic agents.

Abstract: A retractable needle fluid transfer device is provided. The device includes a manually operable actuator for affecting retraction. Upon depressing the actuator, a spring displaces the needle rearwardly so that the contaminated needle is enclosed, thereby preventing inadvertent needle sticks. The device includes forward and rearward stops for impeding displacement of the needle after the needle is retracted. A seal prevents contaminants from entering the device after the needle is retracted. A safety sampling access port adapter for obtaining fluid samples from a fluid line is also provided. The sampling adapter includes a first end configured to cooperate with an access port attached to the fluid line. The sampling adapter further includes a collapsible socket configured to cooperate with a fluid container such as a vacuum tube. A needle assembly disposed within the housing of the sampling adapter is operable to pierce the seal on the fluid container.

Abstract: An adjustable infusion injection apparatus which is designed to be used in conjunction with a surgically implanted infusate injection port. The apparatus utilizes a catheter assembly and an introducer needle assembly. The catheter assembly is to be installed on the skin of the patient in alignment with the port and the introducer needle is to be inserted in conjunction with the catheter assembly to insert a catheter within an internal chamber of the port and then the introducer needle is then removed with the catheter to then be used to inject medication from an inlet tube. During installation a movable portion of said catheter assembly can be moved to abuttingly be in contact with the skin of the patient.

Abstract: A catheter insertion device is provided that includes an insertion needle that is retractable into the device after use to prevent exposure to the contaminated needle. The needle retainer releasably retains the needle in an extended position against the bias of the biasing element. When the catheter is removed from the insertion device, the needle retainer automatically releases the needle, which is propelled rearwardly into the device. A device for inserting a guide wire into a patient is also provided. The device includes an insertion needle that is retractable into the housing of the device after use. A needle retainer releasably retains the needle in an extended position against the bias of the biasing element. After the guide wire is inserted into the patient, the needle retainer allows the needle to be released, so that the needle is retracted into the device.

Abstract: Needle-bearing medical devices are provided for fluid infusion, fluid transfusion, and inserting a guide wire. After use the needle is shielded to render the contaminated needle safe to prevent inadvertent needle sticks. The device includes a housing and a needle having a sharpened tip. A biasing element biases the needle toward a position in which the sharpened tip is shielded.

Abstract: A catheter insertion device is provided that includes an insertion needle that is retractable into the device after use to prevent exposure to the contaminated needle. The needle retainer releasably retains the needle in an extended position against the bias of the biasing element. When the catheter is removed from the insertion device, the needle retainer automatically releases the needle, which is propelled rearwardly into the device. A device for inserting a guide wire into a patient is also provided. The device includes an insertion needle that is retractable into the housing of the device after use. A needle retainer releasably retains the needle in an extended position against the bias of the biasing element. The needle retainer engages the guide wire so that when the guide wire is removed from the insertion device, the needle retainer automatically releases the needle, which is propelled into the device.

Abstract: A device for injecting fluid from a pre-filled cartridge is provided. The device includes a needle for piercing a patient. After an injection, the needle can be retracted to prevent inadvertent contact with the contaminated needle. A needle retainer releasably retains the needle in the retracted position. The needle can subsequently be re-extended to administer a subsequent injection. After the cartridge is emptied, the cartridge can be removed, if desired, and replaced with another cartridge for additional injections. Alternatively, the needle can be substantially permanently retracted into the device and safely disposed of in a sharps container.

Abstract: A hypodermic injection system (7) with a retractable needle (9) wherein the needle (9) retracts within an interior cavity of a syringe plunger (59), such that the needle (9) is confinedly held within the plunger (59). A cylindrical spring housing assembly (21) has resilient fingers (23) which captures a spring (15) biasly holding a needle holder (11) against the retaining force of resilient fingers (23). The plunger (59) has a frangible end (65), which dissociates when the outwardly tapered shoulders (68) spread the resilient fingers (23), allowing the coiled spring (15) to eject the needle (9) and its holder (11) into the interior cavity (71) of the plunger (59). A body fluid sampling embodiment employs the same functional elements except the plunger (59") is shorter and contains a linking (137) that communicates with a vacuum container (147). The container allows fluid sampling and provides the structure to release the spring (15 ") retracting the needle (9").

Abstract: A hypodermic injection system (7) with a retractable needle (9) wherein the needle (9) retracts within an interior cavity (71) of a syringe plunger (59), such that the needle (9) is confinedly held within the plunger (59). A cylindrical spring housing (21) has resilient fingers (23) which captures a spring (15) biasly holding a needle holder (11) against the retaining force of resilient fingers (23). The plunger (59) has a frangible end (65), which dissociates when the outwardly tapered shoulders (68) spread the resilient fingers (23), allowing the coiled spring (15) to eject the needle (9) and its holder (11) into the interior cavity (71) of the syringe plunger (59). A body fluid sampling embodiment employs the same functional elements except the plunger (59") is shorter and contains a linking needle (137) that communicates with a vacuum container (147). The container allows fluid sampling and provides the structure to release the spring (15") retracting the needle (9").