Abstract: A storage and carrying bag for climbing, rigging, and rescue gear that provides a user with quick and efficient access to stored gear. The bag includes a dual-compartment body, a first fastening mechanism, an at least one second fastening mechanism, a first strap, and a second strap. The dual-compartment body includes a first panel section, a middle panel section, and a second panel section. The first panel section and the second panel section are connected to the middle panel section on either side to delineate a zig-zag storage body. The first fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the first panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a first compartment. The second fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the second panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a second compartment. The first strap and the second strap are externally mounted to the dual-compartment body.

Abstract: A storage and carrying bag for climbing, rigging, and rescue gear that provides a user with quick and efficient access to stored gear. The bag includes a dual-compartment body, a first fastening mechanism, an at least one second fastening mechanism, a first strap, and a second strap. The dual-compartment body includes a first panel section, a middle panel section, and a second panel section. The first panel section and the second panel section are connected to the middle panel section on either side to delineate a zig-zag storage body. The first fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the first panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a first compartment. The second fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the second panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a second compartment. The first strap and the second strap are externally mounted to the dual-compartment body.

Abstract: A smoking article pack has an openable enclosure with a partial vacuum therein. The smoking article also has a support member for smoking articles, the support member being located within the enclosure.

Abstract: A multiple-electrode ion meter (100) is provided. The multiple-electrode ion meter (100) includes meter electronics (102) configured to receive a plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements and generate an ionic concentration measurement from the plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements and three or more individual electrode units (108) in communication with the meter electronics (102). The three or more electrode units (108) generate the plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements to the meter electronics (102).

Abstract: A multiple-electrode ion meter (100) is provided. The multiple-electrode ion meter (100) includes meter electronics (102) configured to receive a plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements and generate an ionic concentration measurement from the plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements and three or more individual electrode units (108) in communication with the meter electronics (102). The three or more electrode units (108) generate the plurality of ionic concentration voltage measurements to the meter electronics (102).

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tubidity of a liquid has a tubular lens of transparent material with an aperture for receiving the liquid. First and second first light emitters are positioned adjacent the tubular lens to produce two beams of light each diverging at a predefined angle and impinging the tubular lens. The tubular lens refracts the diverging beams of light from the two light emitters into separate collimated beams within the aperture. A first light detector positioned adjacent the tubular lens diametrically opposite to the first light emitter and a second light detector positioned diametrically opposite to the first light emitter and a second light detector positioned diametrically opposite to the second light emitter. Each light detector produces a signal indicating an intensity of light received from within the tubular lens and the signals are process to derive a turbidity measurement.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tubidity of a liquid has a tubular lens of transparent material with an aperture for receiving the liquid. First and second first light emitters are positioned adjacent the tubular lens to produce two beams of light each diverging at a predefined angle and impinging the tubular lens. The tubular lens refracts the diverging beams of light from the two light emitters into separate collimated beams within the aperture. A first light detector positioned adjacent the tubular lens diametrically opposite to the first light emitter and a second light detector positioned diametrically opposite to the first light emitter and a second light detector positioned diametrically opposite to the second light emitter. Each light detector produces a signal indicating an intensity of light received from within the tubular lens and the signals are process to derive a turbidity measurement.