Abstract: A batting glove protection device includes a substantially flat gripping layer in the outline of a human hand and a set of finger tubes, each finger tube attached to a corresponding finger portion of the gripping layer. The finger tubes are wearable over finger sheaths of the batting glove and can be open-ended on a topside and a bottom side. The batting glove protection device is wearable over a batting glove thereby protecting the batting glove from wear and tear.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved dog vehicular restraint comprising a loop end, a fastener end to connect to a dog's existing harness, an adjuster to vary the length, and a construction capable of restraining a dog during abrupt movements such as sudden stops, acceleration, or change in direction. In particular, the improved device is suited to smaller dogs with more sensitive bone and soft tissue structures, and typically use a more custom fitted harness. The device allows for use of the existing harness and the inherent safety features of a typical car seat belt, such as an automatic locking retractor. Also, the device is designed to promote convenience, which increases the likelihood of use, and thus promotes dog and passenger safety in vehicles.

Abstract: Compositions and process are provided for the rapid and specific detection of drug resistant forms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis based on real time PCR and high resolution melt analysis. The compositions and processes are useful for the detection of mutations within the Rifampicin Resistance Determinant Region (RRDR) of rpoB for the detection of rifampicin (RIF) and within specific regions of katG and the inhA promoter for the detection of isoniazid (INH) resistance. The invention also is capable of rapidly discriminating Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) strains from Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) strains.