Abstract: An intubation assembly and shield configured to at least partially reduce the risk of contagion of airborne illnesses. The intubation assembly comprises an intubation apparatus assembly, which may comprise an intubation apparatus such as a laryngoscope, endoscope, bronchoscope, or other fiberoptic device. The intubation apparatus assembly may be operatively disposed on the shield assembly. The intubation apparatus may be placed on a correspondingly dimensioned sleeve. The shield assembly comprises a body with a plurality of side segments and a first transparent component with a shield opening disposed thereon. The shield opening may be used for insertion of the intubation apparatus assembly. The shield assembly may also comprise a second transparent component with at least one longitudinally disposed slot for insertion of an endotracheal tube or other intubation apparatus(es). The shield assembly may be provided with ports to attach a vacuum device to provide negative pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pecking block for birds and a method of producing the same. The pecking block comprises: a filler material comprising diatomaceous earth or a combination of diatomaceous earth and a clay-based material or mineral; a wetting agent; and optionally, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of (a) one or more mold inhibitors, (b) one or more binding agents, (c) one or more coloring agents, (d) one or more scenting agents; and (e) a combination thereof.

Abstract: A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor.

Abstract: A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor.

Abstract: A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor.

Abstract: A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor.

Abstract: A process for quickly removing hydrocarbon contaminants and noxious gases in a safe and effective manner from catalytic reactors, other media packed process vessels and associated equipment in the vapor phase without using steam. The cleaning agent contains one or more solvents, such as terpenes or other organic solvents. The cleaning agent is injected into contaminated equipment, along with a carrier gas, in the form of a cleaning vapor.

Abstract: A method for selecting a processor to be acquired in a virtual, shared computing environment includes initiating a first selection phase to attempt to acquire a last relinquished processor of the shared computing environment, and initiating a second selection phase in the event of a failure of the first selection phase in acquiring the last relinquished processor. The second selection phase further includes a round-robin selection process for presently relinquished processors.

Abstract: An apparatus prepares food products using high velocity air flow. The apparatus includes a cabinet for holding food products and a blower for supplying an air flow to the cabinet in order to heat the food products to a preparation temperature and to maintain the food products at a holding temperature. The cabinet includes a plurality of air inlet ports through which a portion of the air flow enters the cabinet, and a plurality of air outlet ports from which the air flow exits the cabinet. The air flow is controlled at a rate within a range of about 1800 to about 2000 cubic feet per minute during a preparation period and within a range of about 810 to about 930 cubic feet per minute during a holding period.

Abstract: An improved pump unit for sampling air that operates at a constant air flow rate in the range of 5-5000 cc/min.

Abstract: An improved chemical dosimeter for individual use which collects on a filter particles or vapors present in an air stream which is being pumped through the dosimeter at a constant rate, the improvement is the use ofA variable drive pump that is connected to the filter and that is driven by an electric motor and is controlled by a feed back circuit of an integrator and an amplifier and maintains a constant flow of air through the dosimeter;The integrator receives a signal from a pressure switch that detects changes in the flow of the air stream through the dosimeter by a change in a pressure drop of the air which is being pumped through an orifice;The dosimeter is worn by an individual and at the termination of a period of time, such as a work day, the filter is removed and the collected contents are analyzed by conventional techniques such as gas chromatography to determine a level of exposure of the individual using the dosimeter.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for feeding fuel to an internal combustion engine, said apparatus comprising a multiplicity of fuel sources that cooperate with a spill chamber that is surrounded by an overflow trough. Cooperation is by means of a feed line having an on-off valve along its length. The spill chamber feeds fuel to a fuel/air mixer that cooperates with the engine. The improvement comprises (i) a structural relationship between feed line, on-off valve and fuel flow in that the on-off valve is positiond in the feed line so that fuel is forced in a direction generally away from gravity immediately before and after passing through the valve and (ii) the feed line is fixedly positioned to direct fuel into the chamber when the valve is "on" and into the trough when the valve is "off". The invention also concerns an apparatus for measuring fuel octane numbers that incorporates the feeding apparatus just described.