Abstract: A biological indicator system for determining the efficacy of a sterilization process is provided. The system includes a radiofrequency identification sensing board having a radiofrequency identification tag, a microcontroller/digital electronics, a sensing pad, and a circuit coupled to the sensing pad that measures an impedance level or a resistance level of the sensing pad upon exposure to a volatile organic compound. The radiofrequency identification tag includes a radiofrequency integrated circuit and an antenna that communicates wirelessly with a radiofrequency identification reader to transmit data associated with the impedance or resistance levels measured from the sensing pad. The data can be transmitted in real-time during incubation, and this data can then be sent to a user interface to determine the efficacy of a sterilization process when the biological indicator system is placed in a sterilization chamber during a sterilization cycle. A method of using the system is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel into an inlet of a container comprising a body, a spout and a vapor collection sleeve fitted over the spout and compressing when the spout is inserted into the inlet of a container. An interlock mechanism prevents operation of the nozzle assembly unless the sleeve is at least partially compressed by insertion of the spout into the container inlet. The interlock mechanism includes structure to prevent the interlock mechanism from moving from the engaged position to the disengaged position in the event of a failure of the interlock mechanism whereby the nozzle assembly cannot dispense fuel regardless of whether the spout is engaged with the inlet of the container or not. An interlock actuator is mounted for movement within the body and coupled to the sleeve, while a lost motion mechanism limits movement of the interlock actuator into the body.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel into an inlet of a container comprising a body, a spout and a vapor collection sleeve fitted over the spout and compressing when the spout is inserted into the inlet of a container. An interlock mechanism prevents operation of the nozzle assembly unless the sleeve is at least partially compressed by insertion of the spout into the container inlet. The interlock mechanism includes structure to prevent the interlock mechanism from moving from the engaged position to the disengaged position in the event of a failure of the interlock mechanism whereby the nozzle assembly cannot dispense fuel regardless of whether the spout is engaged with the inlet of the container or not. An interlock actuator is mounted for movement within the body and coupled to the sleeve, while a lost motion mechanism limits movement of the interlock actuator into the body.