Abstract: An apparatus and method for use to allow for portably cleaning and sanitizing a surface, such as a toilet seat, using a flushable product. The surface cleaning device includes a body, and a front head comprising a wrapper encapsulating a wipe. The front head is then inserted into the body and the wrapper is rippable or tearable whereby a user may use a shearing motion to open the wrapper and expose a chemically impregnated wipe for sanitizing a surface. The surface cleaning device is designed to be lightweight, concealable, and portable such as to allow ease of use when carrying in a pocket, purse, or bag. Alternatively, the surface cleaning device may be provided in a dispensing device in or near a restroom, similar to dispensing devices that may hold sanitary napkins, tampons, or toilet seat covers.

Abstract: An enhanced oil recovery method in which carbon dioxide is injected into a well to pressure the well or add lift a production flow from the well recaptures the injected carbon dioxide for reinjection into the well for lift or into another well in a group of for pressuring the well or adding lift to the production flow from the well. Geothermal energy in the production stream can be converted to electrical power for use in the recapturing of the carbon dioxide or other operations at the well site.

Abstract: In an effort to increase charitable giving, a method of systematically linking investing with giving by designing a fee structure within an investment whereby a part of the fee is automatically transferred to a donor-advised account within a charitable community foundation. A charitable liaison will usually introduce a donor to this process of charitable giving/investing. In addition, the donor will often have an investment advisor. Both the charitable liaison and the investment advisor will receive a part of the fee associated with the investment. If the form of investment is a mutual fund, then the fund manager will also be compensated from a part of the fee. In an alternative method, a credit card or debit card may also be utilized to systematically link charitable giving with consumer purchases.