Abstract: A device for carrying a cellular phone on the torso includes a receptacle for holding the phone. In one embodiment, a side strap assembly attaches to a pair of suspenders while supporting the receptacle. The position of the receptacle is moveable along the side strap assembly from the upper chest to the side or back of the wearer. In another embodiment, a shoulder strap assembly supports the receptacle under the arm of a wearer. The elements of the device are visible and not meant to be concealed as are a gun, money, checkbook, credit card or other type of carrying cases. The receptacle is formed from a flexible material. The back of the receptacle includes two vertically spaced horizontal slots and an optional loop for easily mounting the receptacle to a pair of suspenders and the optional strap assemblies. The back of the receptacle also includes a mechanism for removably securing the receptacle to the suspenders and strap assemblies.

Abstract: The sealing apparatus of the present invention is a sample cuvette cap having a hole for inserting the nozzle of an auto-sampler therethrough. Located within the lumen of the hole is a small detent ball that can be positioned to block the lumen. The detent ball, which can be spring-operated or gravity-operated, blocks the fluid flow in the hole in its normal, closed position. When the auto-sampler nozzle hits the ball, the ball becomes deflected to one side into a recess, due to a difference in the nozzle axis relative to the center of the ball. By the dislocating the detent ball, the nozzle can be inserted into the cuvette smoothly as the air goes in and out through the space around the nozzle. This allows the pressure in the cuvette to be kept constant. After the nozzle is removed, the ball returns to its original position by gravity or by the force of a spring, resealing the cuvette. All of the parts for the sealing apparatus are solid parts which can be easily cleaned and reused.