Abstract: An electrochemical sensor cartridge with at least three reservoir cells, the floor of each cell in leakproof contact with the surface of an electrode assembly whose conductivity is affected by the presence of an analyte in that cell.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the automation of virtually all clerical functions in an office, such as for example, an insurance agency. Virtually any document generated by the office may be printed without the need for pre-printed forms, as the system prints such forms on a laser printer near the worker requesting the form, using a page description language (PDL) appropriate to the printer. The clerical activity involved in maintaining, updating, retrieving, displaying and printing information relating to the functions of the office is supported.A complete audit history of all activity to a specific database (DB) file record is maintained without saving the entire DB record in a historical file. The system also supports a worker when it is desired to interrupt a particular task and execute a different task, without losing information already entered for the first task, but without allowing the worker to exit the system without completing or accounting for the first task.

Abstract: A open-framed and lightweight inverter power source rack made from aluminum that offers the versatility of providing varying amounts of power sources from a single branch circuit external power supply. A first rack can act as a stand-alone power supply for up to four power sources. A second or slave rack detachably connects with the first rack as the need for power sources increases on a job site. The slave rack is fed from the same external power supply as the first rack. As the need for power sources on the job site decreases, the slave rack may be disconnected from the first rack and connected to another rack where additional power sources are required. Moreover, inverter power racks are adapted to be shipped and transported in knock-down, disassembled state for final partial assembly by the user to reduce shipping and manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the automation of virtually all clerical functions in an office, such as for example, an insurance agency. Virtually any document generated by the office may be printed without the need for pre-printed forms, as the system prints such forms on a laser printer near the worker requesting the form, using a page description language (PDL) appropriate to the printer. The clerical activity involved in maintaining, updating, retrieving, displaying and printing information relating to the functions of the office is supported.A complete audit history of all activity to a specific database (DB) file record is maintained without saving the entire DB record in a historical file. The system also supports a worker when it is desired to interrupt a particular task and execute a different task, without losing information already entered for the first task, but without allowing the worker to exit the system without completing or accounting for the first task.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus adapted to provide resistance to an exercising user who attempts to induce an exercise stroke of the apparatus and which is also adapted so that once the exercising user has initiated the exercise stroke along the stroke path the user may: (1) continue to exert a force along the stroke path; (2) exert a force opposite the exercise stroke path, this force will also be resisted by the apparatus; (3) exert no force, in which case the apparatus will continue the exercise stroke path; or (4) the user may initiate some combination of the above actions. The exercise apparatus being further adapted so that gravity and friction do not have a significant effect on the resistance or assistance that the user confronts. Embodiments of the invention encompass exercise stroke paths in up to three dimensions, whereby the user may perform linear, rotational, or a combination of both movements in exercising with the apparatus.

Abstract: A hair tie to fasten locks of hair into pony tails, braids or dred locks. The hair tie comprises a generally planar, elongated material containing corresponding fastening surfaces at each end. The hair tie encircles the lock of hair in a belt-like fashion and fastens upon itself. The hair tie is capable of tying different amounts of hair by varying the positions the ends of the hair tie engage. Additionally, the hair tie incorporates an elastic loop and a friction pad to ensure the hair tie securely attaches and remains in position on the lock of hair. Ornamentation, such as jewelry, beads and ribbon, printing and logos may decorate the hair tie, allowing individuals to decorate their hair as well as fasten it.

Abstract: An enclosed cage adapted to transport and transfer animals, particularly primates, whereby the animals are transferred from the cage without any physical contact between the animal and its handler. The cage comprises a back panel slidably connected to the frame and a floor pivotally connected to the front end of the cage and rotatably connected to the base of the back panel. The floor is generally coextensive with the width and height dimensions of the interior portion of the cage. The sliding motion of the back panel causes the floor to raise from its normal horizontal position and sweep through the interior of the cage until it opposes the front opening of the cage thereby effectively forcing the monkey to exit the transport cage.

Abstract: A religious article that first functions as a canopy or chuppah for a wedding ceremony and then when cut into pieces serves as individual prayer shawls or tallitot for the couple. The religious article has two rows of heavy stitching, each adjacent to a longitudinal or latitudinal axis and perpendicular to the weft or warp of the material. The religious article also contains four reinforced corners and four additional reinforced areas each having holes provided therein. When the religious article is cut along the axis, forming two prayer shawls, each shawl has reinforced corners with holes through which are attached braided religious fringes or tzitziyot.

Abstract: Polypeptides in the size range 6-11 amino acids from discrete regions of the human immunodeficiency virus p17 protein are immunogenic and form the basis for diagnosis and therapy of HIV-related disease.