Abstract: This device discloses a portable sequential contaminant detection system which can test samples for contaminants at predetermined timed intervals. The detection system has a motor to advance a matrix, a motor to raise and lower syringes holding liquefied samples of air to be tested, and a motor to raise and lower plungers within the syringes to draw up fluids or expel fluids into reservoir wells of the matrix to test air or other samples for contaminants. The system relies upon a "matrix" which will hold reagents with which the air samples will be mixed. The matrix is stepped to move into precise registration with the "read" module where the relative reflectance of each capture membrane reads statically by a fixed LED, silicon photodiode and amplifier associated with each channel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for dispensing scented coupons in a way that activates the scents as they are removed from a coupon dispenser. Individual scented coupons have a folded end, with a light adhesive allowing for the On one side of As individual, folded scented coupons are removed from the dispenser box, The dispenser comprises walls defining a cavity adapted to receive the stack of sheets, a rectangular flat top wall having an opening through which the sheets may be individually dispensed, a flat bottom wall having approximately the same dimensions as the flat top wall, with the flat bottom wall being approximately parallel to the flat top wall, and resilient means to push the stack of said sheets to the opening in the top wall of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a molten oxide ceramic electrode for a plasma arc ignited between first and second electrodes within a plasma arc chamber, wherein the conductivity the oxide ceramic is a function of temperature alone. Following ignition of the plasma arc, a mixture is formed of a small quantity of molten oxide ceramic and a sufficiently high concentration of a volatile contaminant to render the mixture electrically conductive. The plasma arc is then transferred from one of the electrodes to the mixture. The temperature of the mixture is raised sufficiently to render the oxide ceramic electrically conductive. Finally, the volatile contaminant is progressively removed from the mixture so as to leave an electrode composed of substantially pure molten oxide ceramic.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a molten oxide ceramic electrode for a plasma arc ignited between first and second electrodes within a plasma arc chamber, wherein the conductivity the oxide ceramic is a function of temperature alone. Following ignition of the plasma arc, a mixture is formed of a small quantity of molten oxide ceramic and a sufficiently high concentration of a volatile contaminant to render the mixture electrically conductive. The plasma arc is then transferred from one of the electrodes to the mixture. The temperature of the mixture is raised sufficiently to render the oxide ceramic electrically conductive. Finally, the volatile contaminant is progressively removed from the mixture so as to leave an electrode composed of substantially pure molten oxide ceramic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral delivery system containing a group c streptococcal phage associated lysin enzyme for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Streptococcal A throat infections, commonly known as strep throat.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dispenser box allowing for the removal of individual coupons without the chance of another coupon being removed at the same time. The dispenser comprises walls defining a cavity adapted to receive the stack of sheets, a rectangular flat top wall having an opening through which the sheets may be individually dispensed, a flat bottom wall having approximately the same dimensions as the flat top wall, with the flat bottom wall being approximately parallel to the flat top wall, and resilient means to push the stack of said sheets to the opening in the top wall of the dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hemostat used in performing infant male circumcisions. The hemostat has a small beaded tip which prevents or limits the possibility of causing an accidental injury. Less trauma is caused during surgery due to the use of the smooth, rounded tip of the invention.