Abstract: A system for detecting a defect in a membranous article (20) comprising: an emitter probe (10) connected to an electrical supply (14), said probe (10) insertable into a cavity of said article (20); a sensor (15) for receiving an electrical discharge from said probe (10); a conveyor system for bringing the probe and sensor into mutual proximity; a processor for measuring the potential difference between the probe and sensor, said processor capable of detecting a defect based upon said measurement.

Abstract: A system for processing reusable gloves comprising a conveyor means (15) to convey a plurality of the reusable gloves to a plurality of processing stations (3); said processing stations including; a loading station for mounting the gloves to the conveyor means; an inspection station for inspecting the gloves for pre-determined criteria; a washing station for washing the gloves; an interrogation station for interrogating identification means of the gloves so as to receive data from said identification means; a testing station for testing the integrity of the gloves; an unloading station for unloading the gloves.

Abstract: A product in the form of a readily spread or sprayed liquid is disclosed for the treatment of floors and like hard surfaces. The product is characterized in that it includes an acid, preferably oxalic acid, a silicone or silicones, preferably in the form of a silicone oil and a polymerizable silicone resin, a solvent for the acid, a solvent for the silicone, an emulsifier and preferably a surfactant.