Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, engineered microorganisms expressing (i) a surface protein, which specifically interacts cell membrane receptors that are specifically exposed to the luminal side of epithelial cells of diseased gastrointestinal tissue, and (ii) a secretable biomarker. The engineered bacteria of the present technology are useful for detecting diseased gastrointestinal tissue.

Abstract: A system for camouflaging a waste disposal device includes a frame and a covering surrounding the waste disposal device. The frame generally includes: a base with a pair of vertically, spaced apart, base frame members defining a lower circumferential edge of the frame; a crown with a pair of vertically, spaced apart, crown frame members defining an upper circumferential or peripheral edge of the frame, a curtain ring inset from the upper circumferential or peripheral edge; and a plurality of uprights interconnecting the base and the crown; and a door opening defined between some of the uprights, the base, and the crown. The covering generally includes: a crown fabric covering the crown; and a body fabric generally surrounding waste disposal device. Alternatively, the system includes: a frame with only the above described crown (i.e., without the base) and a covering (crown fabric and body fabric).

Abstract: A portable toilet is mounted on a skid. The skid has a pair of horizontal members with a terminal end with a vertically oriented hole. A leveler affixed to the horizontal member at the terminal end via a connector with a first vertical hole laterally spaced away from a second vertical hole. An anchor bolt is associated with the first vertical hole and engageable with the vertically oriented hole in the skid's horizontal member, thereby fastening the leveler to the toilet. A leveler bolt is threadingly engaging the second vertical hole for movement in a vertical direction in relationship to the toilet; and a foot associated with a lower terminal end of the leveler bolt. Whereby when the leveler is anchored to the skid and the leveler bolt is engaged with the foot, the portable toilet may be leveled by movement of the leveler bolt.

Abstract: A deployable sidewalk has a plurality of walking surfaces. Each walking surface is a plastic tube having a longitudinal axis, a first lateral end, a second lateral end, and a pair of axial holes therethrough. Each hole is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and spaced away from the first lateral end and the second lateral end. A flexible tube extends through each hole for joining the walking surfaces together. A spacer fits over the flexible tube between adjacent walking surfaces. Also disclosed is method of providing a temporary sidewalk including: rolling out a deployable sidewalk, described above, and thereafter walking on the walking surface of the deployable sidewalk.

Abstract: A portable toilet is mounted on a skid. The skid has a pair of horizontal members with a terminal end with a vertically oriented hole. A leveler affixed to the horizontal member at the terminal end via a connector with a first vertical hole laterally spaced away from a second vertical hole. An anchor bolt is associated with the first vertical hole and engageable with the vertically oriented hole in the skid's horizontal member, thereby fastening the leveler to the toilet. A leveler bolt is threadingly engaging the second vertical hole for movement in a vertical direction in relationship to the toilet; and a foot associated with a lower terminal end of the leveler bolt. Whereby when the leveler is anchored to the skid and the leveler bolt is engaged with the foot, the portable toilet may be leveled by movement of the leveler bolt.

Abstract: A modular decking system includes a plurality of modular components. Each component has a frame, a deck, a jack screw, and alignment blocks. The frame includes a pair of vertically disposed and offset boards banding the exterior periphery with internal cross members and block adjacent corners. The deck is a plurality of boards fitting within the offset boards of the frame's periphery. The screw jacks are located within the corner blocks. The alignment blocks affixed to the frame's periphery are used to position one modular component adjacent another modular component.

Abstract: A system for camouflaging a waste disposal device includes a frame and a covering surrounding the waste disposal device. The frame generally includes: a base with a pair of vertically, spaced apart, base frame members defining a lower circumferential edge of the frame; a crown with a pair of vertically, spaced apart, crown frame members defining an upper circumferential or peripheral edge of the frame, a curtain ring inset from the upper circumferential or peripheral edge; and a plurality of uprights interconnecting the base and the crown; and a door opening defined between some of the uprights, the base, and the crown. The covering generally includes: a crown fabric covering the crown; and a body fabric generally surrounding waste disposal device. Alternatively, the system includes: a frame with only the above described crown (i.e., without the base) and a covering (crown fabric and body fabric).

Abstract: A portable air movement source includes: a plurality of framed box fans stacked upon and secured to one another, the plurality of framed box fans number between 2 and 4; each framed box fan including a plurality of box fans joined together in frame surrounding the plurality of box fans, the plurality of box fans number between 2 and 4, and each box fan creates a breeze noticeable at 7-25 feet from the box fan; the frame includes a first generally rectangular member and a second generally rectangular member spaced away from the first member, wherein the plurality of box fans is located within and surrounded by the first generally rectangular frame member and the second generally rectangular frame member, the frame is made of metal, plastic, wood, and/or composite materials; and a plurality of caster affixed to the frame whereby the portable air movement source is moveable.

Abstract: A method for erecting or assembling a frame includes the steps of: forming a joint with at least two frame members placed at an angle to one another, each frame members is a metal tube, no coping nor fittings are used to form the joint; welding the frame members together at the joint; wrapping the joint with a saddle, the saddle is a bent flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and fastening the saddle to each frame member by inserting a screw through each hole.

Abstract: A targeting tool releasably holds a portable drill press on a work piece while drilling a hole in the work piece. The portable drill press includes a tubular column with an open bottom end and a mechanical advantage device. The mechanical advantage device moves a drill up and down along the tubular column. A targeting base includes a base for releasable engagement with the work piece, an upstanding post affixed to the base that is adapted for engagement with the open end of the tubular column, and optionally, a drill guide in the base through which a drill bit passes as the drill moves up and down along the tubular column.

Abstract: A method for erecting or assembling a frame includes the steps of: forming a joint with at least two frame members placed at an angle to one another, each frame members is a metal tube, no coping nor fittings are used to form the joint; welding the frame members together at the joint; wrapping the joint with a saddle, the saddle is a bent flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and fastening the saddle to each frame member by inserting a screw through each hole.

Abstract: A method for erecting or assembling a frame includes the steps of: forming a joint with at least two frame members placed at an angle to one another, each frame members is a metal tube, no coping nor fittings are used to form the joint; wrapping the joint with a saddle, the saddle is a bent flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and plug welding the saddle to each frame member by filling each hole with weld metal. A frame includes: a joint formed by at least two frame members set at an angle to one another, each frame member is a metal tube; a saddle is wrapped over the joint, the saddle is a flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and a plug weld joining the saddle to each frame member, via weld metal filling the hole.

Abstract: A targeting tool releasably holds a portable drill press on a work piece while drilling a hole in the work piece. The portable drill press includes a tubular column with an open bottom end and a mechanical advantage device. The mechanical advantage device moves a drill up and down along the tubular column. A targeting base includes a base for releasable engagement with the work piece, an upstanding post affixed to the base that is adapted for engagement with the open end of the tubular column, and optionally, a drill guide in the base through which a drill bit passes as the drill moves up and down along the tubular column.

Abstract: A method for erecting or assembling a frame includes the steps of: forming a joint with at least two frame members placed at an angle to one another, each frame members is a metal tube, no coping nor fittings are used to form the joint; wrapping the joint with a saddle, the saddle is a bent flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and plug welding the saddle to each frame member by filling each hole with weld metal. A frame includes: a joint formed by at least two frame members set at an angle to one another, each frame member is a metal tube; a saddle is wrapped over the joint, the saddle is a flat metal member with at least one hole overlaying each frame member; and a plug weld joining the saddle to each frame member, via weld metal filling the hole.

Abstract: A circulation apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, tubing provides gas communication between an air intake portion disposed at a first end and a breathing sub-apparatus at a second end. A bladder, which may be incorporated into a clothing garment or sleeping gear, is coupled to the tubing between the first and second ends. At least one valve is disposed within the tubing in order to selectively allow gas communication from the air intake portion to the breathing sub-apparatus and selectively allow gas communication from the breathing sub-apparatus to the bladder. Following an inhalation, heated exhaled air is circulated through the bladder to maintain a healthy core temperature and prevent hypothermia.

Abstract: A method for improved administration of nutrient is provide. The method includes co- or separate administration of a source of nutrients, especially carbohydrates, and insulinotropic peptides and derivatives, analogs, fragments and the like. The method provides high carbohydrate nutrition while avoiding hyper- and hypo-glycemia and their attendant deleterious effects.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tubular body having first and second openings disposed at respective first and second ends is adapted for accepting a flexible cord in an extended position therethrough. A v-shaped elongated slot is integrally formed from the tubular body such that a base of the v-shaped elongated slot intersects the first opening. The v-shaped elongated slot operably accepts the flexible cord in a folded position and when the flexible cord is displaced from the extended position to the folded position, an apex of the v-shaped elongated slot bites the flexible cord.