Abstract: A method and system is provided whereby after specialized original native format data files have been signatured and “wrapped” along with a directory into an industry standard byte stream container file for transmission over the Internet (or for use of other computer platforms), then subsequently, the container of wrapped files with its signature can be accessed by a proprietary computer platform which will then use the signature to verify the integrity of the files and will unwrap or re-create these files back into the original specialized native format for use by the proprietary computer platform.

Abstract: A container of data files and directory in a specialized first format are converted (wrapped) into an industry-standard text container file into a protocol suitable for Internet transmittal. A Signature Support Library and several procedural routines, together with parameters from the Support Library are utilized to combine with a user's private key to generate a signature particular to the container data file which has been converted. The container now with signature resides in a protocol suitable for transmission on the Internet or for burning onto a CD-ROM which is now usable for different platforms other than the original file protocol of a first platform which was only compatible with said specialized first format of the first platform.

Abstract: A system and method for transforming specialized data files of a first computer system into industry-standard byte-stream files usable for a second system or other systems. First and second programmatic interfaces of the first system can take the specialized format native data files and transform them into standard formatted byte-stream data files for placement in a storage media of a second computer system which can then be initiated to use a CD Writer package to cause the data files to burned onto a CD-ROM. This CD-ROM can then provide the byte-stream data file for use in many different types of platforms.

Abstract: A method to sort plastic articles, such as bottles, for recycling utilizes a first sensing area where the bottle is irradiated with circularly polarized light. The circularly polarized light changes polarization on passing through the bottle. The changed circularly polarized light is then detected by personnel wearing glasses having filters oriented to block circularly polarized light of a first handedness and produce light characteristic of the composition of the bottle. The bottle is then sorted for recycling by the personnel based upon the composition of the bottle. The method of the invention may be used as described above or in conjunction with a UV light source to identify bottles made from polyethelene napthalene.

Abstract: A sleep aid device comprises a mouthpiece assembly with bit elements extending therefrom. An air assembly extends from the mouthpiece assembly and includes a humidification chamber therein. The humidification chamber comprises a plurality of cones therein for collecting moisture thereon and transfer to air streams passing therethrough. The humidified air diminishes parchment of the lips and throat. The bit elements preclude mouth closure during sleep so as to preclude the sensation of suffocation experienced upon mouth closure and also allows for user swallowing without the resulting discomfort to damaged nasal passages.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sorting plastic bottles for recycling wherein if it is first determined that a bottle is clear, the bottle will be ejected. If the bottle is not determined as being clear, the apparatus or method next determines if the bottle is colored. If the bottle is colored, the bottle will be ejected. The above method may also be accomplished by use of a truth table which analyzes the characteristics of a bottle. Also provided is a detector for detecting the presence of chlorine in a plastic bottle by means of X-ray fluorescence. A sorter device sorts the bottles into small diameter and large diameter bottles.

Abstract: 1. The process for making oxygen difluoride which comprises subjecting alkali metal dioxide in a reaction zone, at temperature substantially in the range of 20.degree.-150.degree. C., to the action of elemental fluorine to effect reaction of fluorine with the alkali metal dioxide to form oxygen difluoride, and recovering oxygen difluoride.