A small, disposable cryosurgical probe having a self-contained liquid refrigerant supply can be operated in either a freeze mode or a defrost mode. During the freeze mode the refrigerant is conducted from the supply to the probe tip as a two phase fluid so that the probe can freeze tissue for a relatively long period with a limited refrigerant supply. To facilitate detaching the probe tip from tissue, a button on the probe is depressed which switches the probe to its defrost mode of operation wh...

The invention relates to an combination (1) containing a dough to be kept under refrigeration and including a packaging system (2, 7) provided with a one-way valve (8), a dough (4) based on living yeast inside said packaging and a substantially oxygen free atmosphere surrounding the dough.

A cryosurgical instrument having a purge cycle of indeterminate duration, separate and apart from its cooling and warming modes, which can be conducted with a refrigerant consisting of a low pressure unsaturated or saturated gas. During the purge cycle, the pressure of the refrigerant gas is regulated to a level below that which is required to effect a Joule-Thomson expansion of the gas upon its entrance into an expansion chamber adjacent the tip of the instrument while simultaneously exhausting...

A cryogenic apparatus including a highly versatile probe with a deformable tip, and cryogen supply systems for delivering cryogen to the probe. The probe includes a tubular stem with a resilient mass of porous material such as copper mesh positioned adjacent one end of the stem. A thin cryogen impervious membrane such as latex or silicone rubber extends around the porous mass and around the adjacent stem end region. The membrane and the porous mass together form a deformable tip which can be sha...

A cryosurgical probe has a refrigerant supply conduit for conducting refrigerant to the hollow thermally-conductive probe tip. A refrigerant exhaust conduit extends through the probe into the tip and the end of the exhaust conduit in the tip is positioned a selected distance proximally of the end of the supply conduit. Thus, when refrigerant flows through the supply conduit to the tip, it tends to follow a flow path taking it more or less directly to the exhaust conduit. This creates a dead gas ...

A method and apparatus for hygienic care of the oral cavity for regular use in the home, in which an ultrasonic applicator is used for cleaning of teeth as by the removal of tartar, placque, calculus deposits, stubborn stains, such as are produced by smoking, and simultaneous stimulation of the gingiva or gums. The ultrasonic applicator or stimulator has a polishing effect when used with a liquid medium and in engagement with the tooth and gingival structures of the oral cavity for the removal o...

Improvements in massage jacket belts for vibrators and mobilizers are disclosed. The new and useful massage jacket belts disclosed in the present invention comprise a transverse opening in the belt which is smaller in height than that corresponding to the belt in the previous location.

An attachment for a faucet whereby water will be caused to pulsate as it is discharged or dispensed through an interdental point so that the pulsating water under pressure can be conveniently directed on to a person's teeth, gums, and the like.

An electrically driven, hand operated and portable device for massaging the body. The device includes a pair of reciprocating patters which are timed so as to alternately pat the body. The drive is directly from the electric motor shaft, through a pair of gears, each of which have an eccentric pin mounted therein and which pins are each connected to their respective reciprocating patter through a follower member. The drive is easily assembled.

A method and apparatus for fractionating liquid jets into a plurality of unitary, discrete liquid droplets for successively impacting a selected area, for example in the oral cavity, for stimulating the gum tissues and for cleaning the teeth and interdental spaces. Such a system for the practice of body care, for example, oral hygiene, generally comprises a reservoir for the liquid to be fractionated, a nozzle member for directing the fractionated jet against the area to be stimulated and cleane...