Abstract: A device used for the transformation of large volumes of sterile saline into icy slush in a chilled environment is provided. The sterile saline is provided in commercially available containers and the device has a movable assembly with a plurality of compartments, each sized and configured to receive one or more containers of sterile saline. The movable assembly is operable between an unactuated state and an actuated state so as to agitate the sterile saline in the containers during its transformation into slush. The partitions of the compartments are spaced away from one another to allow movement of the containers in their respective compartments. A method for transforming sterile saline into icy slush for medical, laboratory and surgical applications is also provided.

Abstract: A software license compliance system and method limits multiple access to a software program. License compliance software is associated with the software program which selectively prevents access to that software program. Each time a user accesses the software program the license compliance software accesses a remotely located database by means of a computer network or other connection to obtain a current unique validation code unique to that specific copy of the software program. If the code received from the database matches a current unique validation code stored in association with the software license compliance software on the user's computer the license compliance software permits the user to access and use the software program. A new unique validation code is generated and stored in the remotely located database as well in association with the license compliance software which replaces the current unique validation code which no longer functions to provide user access to the software program.