Abstract: A convertible article of furniture that is converted between a first position, in which the article preferably provides a relatively low, flexible, flat surface, where the article can act as a bed, and a second position, in which the article acts preferably provides a relatively high, rigid, flat surface is provided, where the article can act as a table. The transition between bed and table, and back again, is provided by changing the position of engagement of the support of the surface structure as provided by a base member with respect to the surface member. In the first position, the base member provides support distant from a central longitudinal axis of the surface, substantially about the sides of the surface, thereby allowing the surface member to be flexible along and about its central longitudinal axis and the surface is supported in a lower position.

Abstract: An invention which allows the patient to self-inject himself. The invention serves as a two-fold unit. First, the invention allows the patient to measure out the exact amount of medical fluid to be used. Secondly, the invention allows the patient to inject himself with a minimum amount of discomfort or pain without having to remove the syringe from the apparatus.