Abstract: A process of sampling liquid elucidate from comestibles comprising the steps of disposing a receptacle in fluid communication with the elucidate from the comestibles, transporting the elucidate in the receptacle, dispensing the sample of elucidate from the receptacle, and analyzing the sample. A device for sampling liquid elucidate from comestibles includes a fluid flow conduit having two ends where the first end is designed to communicate with the elucidate and the second end is disposed in fluid communication with the sampling means.

Abstract: A beverage coaster removably for adhering to a surface such that the beverage coaster does not cling to a beverage container includes a planar disc having an adhesive on the bottom side. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive in provided in an arcuate strip positioned proximate the outer perimeter of the planar disc. The arcuate strip forms an arc between about 45 degrees and 225 degrees. A dispenser for a stack of beverage coasters is also provided.

Abstract: A briefcase includes a body portion defining a receptacle and having an open top, a flap formed of a pliable material and extending over the open top for closing the same, a handle and an anchoring means at each end of the handle for securing the handle to the flap. A backup plate is mounted in the flap and extends over substantially the entire area thereof and is formed of a metallic material which is relatively stiffer than the material forming the flap. A sheath covers each end of the backup plate and is disposed between the backup plate and the flap to protect the flap from wear. Strap anchors are disposed at each end of the body portion and are formed of a pliable material. Each strap anchor includes an upper leaf portion attached to the body portion and a lower leaf portion folded back under the upper leaf portion. Hook and nap fastening material are disposed on the contacting surfaces of the upper and lower leaf portions respectively.

Abstract: A briefcase includes a body portion defining a receptacle and having an open top, a flap formed of a pliable material and extending over the open top for closing the same, a handle, and an anchor at each end of the handle secures the handle to the flap. A back-up plate is mounted in the flap and extends over substantially the entire area thereof and is formed of a metallic material which is relatively stiffer than the material forming the flap. The anchors include a fastener extending through the flap and the back-up plate for fastening the handle to the back-up plate for supporting the case.

Abstract: A composition for stabilizing an enzyme-containing reagent, which composition comprises dextran and Cleland's reagent.