Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming console transportation case. The case can be equipped with a high definition monitor and a plurality of power outlets and is configured to be carried like a briefcase or pulled like a wheeled case. The transportation case provides storage for a complete gaming environment and system while protecting console components during travelling and transportation. The case includes a base portion and a hinged lid wherein the lid is hingedly connected to the base portion allowing pivotal movement of the lid relative to the base. To protect gaming console and associated components, the base portion has a foam lining with compartments. The lid can include an integrated display screen for displaying game interface and is connected to the gaming console through a connecting cord.

Abstract: A low temperature cofired ceramic substrate comprises a plurality of dielectric layers, at least one inner conductor layer, a plurality of bond pads, and a solder mask. The dielectric layers are formed from ceramic material and placed one on top of another to form a stack. The inner conductor is formed from electrically conductive paste and positioned on an upper surface of at least one inner dielectric layer. The bond pads are positioned on an outer surface of the stack. Each bond pad is formed from a plurality of conductive sublayers of thin film metal stacked one on top of another, with each conductive sublayer being formed from a different metal. The solder mask is positioned on the same outer surface of the stack as the bond pads and includes a plurality of openings, with each opening exposing at least a portion of one of the bond pads.

Abstract: A direct write dispensing nozzle assembly and method of forming traces and twisted pairs via direct write dispensing. The method includes dispensing conductive material via an inner nozzle so as to form a conductive core. Non-conductive material may be dispensed via a peripheral nozzle surrounding the inner nozzle so as to form a non-conductive casing surrounding the conductive core. The first conductive core and the non-conductive casing may then be deposited on a substrate or other surface. The trace may be positioned on the substrate such that the non-conductive casing contacts a previously deposited trace. An additional conductive core may be dispensed within the non-conductive casing and the direct write dispensing nozzle assembly may be rotated so as to form a twisted pair.

Abstract: A direct write dispensing nozzle assembly and method of forming traces and twisted pairs via direct write dispensing. The method includes dispensing conductive material via an inner nozzle so as to form a conductive core. Non-conductive material may be dispensed via a peripheral nozzle surrounding the inner nozzle so as to form a non-conductive casing surrounding the conductive core. The first conductive core and the non-conductive casing may then be deposited on a substrate or other surface. The trace may be positioned on the substrate such that the non-conductive casing contacts a previously deposited trace. An additional conductive core may be dispensed within the non-conductive casing and the direct write dispensing nozzle assembly may be rotated so as to form a twisted pair.

Abstract: A test for the detection, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in a fluid sample is taught. The test uses a filter through which a fluid sample is passed and onto which organisms within the fluid are deposited. It is then incubated on a growth medium and thereafter subjected to a presence absence test for organisms using an ATP/bioluminescence test. The same sample and filter is then subjected to a PNA probe assay for targeted organisms. Optionally, the locations of the organisms detected by each test can be compared with each other to determine the possibility of false positives and their elimination from the test results.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coupling device for coupling a counter mounted fluid dispenser to a cleaning fluid reservoir. The coupling device includes a conduit configured to couple to a portion of the cleaning fluid dispenser. The coupling device also includes a cleaning-fluid reservoir coupler. The cleaning fluid reservoir coupler is configured to couple to an opening of a cleaning fluid reservoir. The conduit extends through at least a portion of the cleaning fluid reservoir coupler. In use, the conduit is movably positionable through the reservoir coupler such that a second end of the conduit is positioned with the cleaning fluid disposed in the cleaning fluid reservoir.

Abstract: Barbecue and dipping sauces and methods of preparing such sauces are described.

Abstract: A test for the detection, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in a fluid sample is taught. The test uses a filter through which a fluid sample is passed and onto which organisms within the fluid are deposited. It is then subjected to an amplification procedure with a reagent containing one or more detector agents. Thereafter the filter is subjected to a presence/absence test for organisms. The same sample and filter is simultaneously or subsequently subjected to a detection test to identify targeted organisms.

Abstract: A test for the detection, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in a fluid sample is taught. The test uses a filter through which a fluid sample is passed and onto which organisms within the fluid are deposited. It is then incubated on a growth medium and thereafter subjected to a presence absence test for organisms using an ATP/bioluminescence test. The same sample and filter is then subjected to a PNA probe assay for targeted organisms. Optionally, the locations of the organisms detected by each test can be compared with each other to determine the possibility of false positives and their elimination from the test results.

Abstract: A method for rapidly detecting and enumerating microorganisms, having a level of microbial ATP, in the presence of mammalian cell preparations, comprising the steps of: providing a mammalian cell preparation comprising mammalian cells having a level of mammalian ATP; reducing the level of mammalian ATP in said cell preparation by, selectively lysing the mammalian cells and not lysing microbial cells with detergent or osmotic shock to extract the mammalian ATP, treating the extracted mammalian ATP with one or more ATP hydrolyzing compounds; and immobilizing the microorganisms and washing away said detergent and the hydrolyzing compound by filtering the mammalian cell preparation through a micropartioned hydrophilic/hydrophobic membrane; extracting the microbial ATP using an extracting reagent; drying the membrane; applying a bioluminescent reagent onto the membrane; and detecting and enumerating the microorganisms.