Abstract: Devices and methods allow for real time detection of an upper respiratory system condition in a horse. The device comprises a monitor of a size permitting positioning of the monitor in an upper throat region of a horse via a nasal cavity, and a sleeve operable to insert the monitor into and position the monitor within an upper throat region of a horse via a nasal cavity. The device may further include a transmitter operable to wirelessly transmit video signals and optionally sound signals from the monitor to a receiver remote from the horse. The method comprises positioning the monitor in an upper throat region of a horse via a nasal cavity, subjecting the horse to a workout, and obtaining with the monitor visual events and optionally sound events in the upper throat region of the horse during the workout. The method may further comprise transmitting video signals and optionally sound signals from the monitor to a receiver remote from the horse during the workout.

Abstract: A new and improved adhesive cover is disclosed that temporarily sticks to a door hinge or other hinge for protection while working, painting, or other related activities. The adhesive cover is designed to be an improvement over the traditional method currently used, which is to affix several pieces of masking tape over a door hinge until the entire hinge would be sufficiently covered. The adhesive cover is designed to be firmly affixed to a door hinge, while being capable of being easily removed by a user once the use of the present invention is no longer needed. The present invention is designed to increase protection and speed to make painting, varnishing, staining, or other similar activity easier and faster.

Abstract: Briquettes are tested to decrease efflorescence and to improve abrasion resistance and surface appearance, by dipping or spraying the formed briquettes with a solution of polyvinyl alcohol having a concentration greater than 1 part of polyvinyl alcohol to 250 parts of water.

Abstract: Fine coal is cold briquetted using a binder which is 5-15% molasses and up to 5% of an inorganic hardening agent. An optional hot curing step gives water resistance. The briquettes show good strength characteristics and low undergrate losses during combustion.