Abstract: A method for monitoring a fluid supply system includes detecting a fluid flow through the fluid supply system, and monitoring at least a length of time the fluid flow has flown without interruption, a total volume of the fluid flow that has flown, and a flow rate of the fluid flow in response to detection of the fluid flow.

Abstract: A vacuum sealing apparatus has an inlet portion and an intermediate portion. The inlet portion is adapted to couple to, or insert into, a container to be vacuum sealed. The intermediate portion connects to a vacuum source, such as an in-house vacuum system. When the vacuum source is active, air is drawn in through the inlet portion. The vacuum sealing apparatus may also have a contamination filter disposed therein that substantially impedes contaminants from entering the vacuum source. In another configuration, the vacuum sealing apparatus is self-contained and includes a dedicated vacuum source.

Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a naturally-occurring growth hormone mutation; to a method for detecting it and its use in screening patients for growth hormone dysfunction or for producing variant proteins suitable for treating such irregularities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to naturally-occurring growth hormone mutations; to a method for detecting them and their use in screening patients for growth hormone irregularities or for producing variant proteins suitable for treating such irregularities. In one aspect there is disclosed variants of GH1, selected from the group consisting of: (a) (i) +480 C?T; (ii) +446 C?T; (iii) +1491 C?G; (iv) ?60 G?A; (v) ?40 to ?39 GG?CT; (vi) ?360 A?G; and (vii) +748 A?G (where figures relate to GH1 nucleotide position number, counting from TSS); (b) a sequence substantially homologous to or that hybridises to sequence (a) under stringent conditions; (c) a sequence substantially homologous to or that hybridises to the sequences (a) or (b) but for degeneracy of the genetic code; and (d) an oligonucleotide specific for any of the sequences (a), (b) or (c) above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to naturally-occuring growth hormone mutations; to a method for detecting them and their use in screening patients for growth hormone irregularities or for producing variant proteins suitable for treating such irregularities.

Abstract: A vacuum sealing apparatus has an inlet portion and an intermediate portion. The inlet portion is adapted to couple to, or insert into, a container to be vacuum sealed. The intermediate portion connects to a vacuum source, such as an in-house vacuum system. When the vacuum source is active, air is drawn in through the inlet portion. The vacuum sealing apparatus may also have a contamination filter disposed therein that substantially impedes contaminants from entering the vacuum source. In another configuration, the vacuum sealing apparatus is self-contained and includes a dedicated vacuum source.

Abstract: An opener has a slightly rounded tip that is used to pierce a sidewall of a cylindrical container. The opener also has a hook that extends into a recess formed in a bottom surface of the container. The hook has a surface serves as a fulcrum for the opener to assist in formation of the opening in the sidewall of the container.

Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.

Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.

Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.

Abstract: A wall phone filter housing unit adapted for interfacing between incoming telephone lines connected to a wall mounting plate and subscriber's network termination equipment is provided. The housing unit includes a base member, a cover member adapted for co-mating with the base member, and a PCB assembly having an impedance blocking filter mounted thereon disposed between the base member and the cover member. The housing unit further includes a first modular plug for connection to incoming telephone lines, a first filtered modular jack for connection to a telephone set, a second filtered modular jack for connection to an answering machine or Fax machine, and a third unfiltered modular jack for connection to DSL or HPN equipment devices.

Abstract: A front end shield is provided for a car which is rigid and has a peripheral soft resilient tube mounted around the underside to space the planar part of the shield from the surface of the vehicle, there being a pair of headlight covers attached to the retractable headlight mechanisms to complete front end coverage, the shield being made either as a single piece or in two halves to permit easy storage.