Abstract: A network resource access system having a network resource coupled with a network behind a network firewall. The system includes a web services router coupled with a network accessible outside of a firewall protecting the network, and a web services request generator external to the firewall of the network configured to communicate with the web services router, wherein the web services request generator is configured to generate a web services request containing content and send the web services request to the web services router for access to the network resource.

Abstract: A spacer comprises a handle (2) which is extended according to a certain angle by a spatula-shaped flat part (3). A removable cap (4) made of hard, transparent plastic material, containing an electric bulb (5) and electric contacts (6), is plugged in the extremity of the spatula (3). The electric supply of the bulb (4), by operation of a switch (9), is provided by means of batteries (8) housed inside the handle (2). The cap (4) and the spatula (3) are housed into a sleeve (20) made of flexible transparent plastic material, and disposable after use. The apparatus is particularly usable for lowering and holding the tongue and as optical inspection instrument for dentists.