Abstract: A system, method, and, as an option, computer program product are provided for simulating spontaneous movement on a stability ball, half-stability ball, other exercise device, or with no accompanying exercise device. In operation, the user has the option of entering information into the device. Additionally, the device may adjust to a setting based upon the information entered, when available; otherwise, a default setting may be selected. Furthermore, the device may randomize direction of spinning motion and force of spinning motion applied to an exercise ball by translatory motion by the mobile apparatus of the invention. The purpose of this device is to allow a single individual to achieve and surpass the effectiveness of various exercises which would otherwise require two individuals in traditional fitness training; however, the device may also be applicable to non-fitness-related fields of study and practice.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for integrating a computer network in a restaurant. In operation, user-defined information is input into the system via a customer computer. Additionally, user-defined information is input into the system via staff computers. Furthermore, information becomes readily available for display on staff computers, while limited information is made available to customer computers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing acetylene from a gasoeus mixture comprising hydrogen, methane, ethane, ethylene, acetylene, propane, propylene, butane, butenes, butadiene, and other C4 or higher hydrocarbons. The method of the invention utilizes a front-end acetylene removal unit (“ARU”) located after a charge gas compressor in which acetylene is selectively reduced. The method of the invention achieves selective reduction of acetylene by using a proprietary Chevron Phillips E series palladium based catalyst. The method of the invention also utilizes a novel startup procedure, a novel emergency shutdown procedure, a novel maximum cool down procedure, and a novel carbon monoxide monitoring procedure.