Abstract: A system, a firing apparatus and method for disrupting at least one electrical component of an explosive device are provided. The system has an electrical cartridge, the firing apparatus and an initiator. The electrical cartridge has a projectile at an end thereof deployable into the electrical component(s). The firing apparatus has a barrel, a breech and an electrical contact. The barrel has a firing end aimable toward the electrical component, and a passage therein for receiving the electrical cartridge. The breech is operatively connectable to the barrel. The electrical contact is positionable in the breech in operative contact with the electrical cartridge. The electrical contact is operatively connectable to the initiator. The initiator selectively provides an electrical signal to the electrical cartridge via the electrical contact whereby the electrical cartridge may be activated to deploy the projectile from the firing end of the barrel.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring and dispensing granular or powdered materials, such as coffee or powdered detergent. The device includes a body member which defines a hopper for receiving the granular material. The hopper includes a discharge opening and a discharge port disposed below the discharge opening. A dispensing cylinder is rotatably mounted in the body member between the hopper discharge opening and the discharge port. The cylinder is rotatable between a normally shut position and a fill position. The cylinder includes a first non-movable circumferential section which is maintained below the hopper discharge opening and the normally shut position of the cylinder. The cylinder includes a second movable circumferential section which is disposable below the discharge opening and the fill position of the cylinder.