Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer program for metadata conduit driven data integration in which data from one or more data sources is integrated using a pre-processor, a modeler, a metadata repository, a virtual data access engine and a web portal, wherein an integration server consumes the metadata stored in the repository to direct queries to data sources and aggregate data and provide functional views of this data to the information consumers. The metadata stored in the repository also drives generation of platform independent applications used in the life sciences domain (research and/or drug development and diagnostics).

Abstract: An adjustable ignition shut-off switch for lawnmower engines is disclosed in which a tab attached to the bale lever moves a resilient switch contact away from a ground terminal when the lawnmower is in its run position. When the bale lever is released, the tab disengages the switch contact, permitting the resilient switch contact to make an electrical connection with the ground terminal. Since the switch contact is also electrically connected to the engine ignition system, ignition pulses are grounded to stop the engine when the switch contact is electrically connected to the ground terminal. The height of the tab is adjustable so that the shut-off switch may be adapted to different lawnmower applications.