Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser (1) for a cord, preferably for a cord for sealing a threaded pipework, comprising a hollow body (10) for receiving the cord, a cover part (30) being arranged on a top edge (13) of the hollow body (10) and having an opening (41) through which the thread can be removed from the hollow body (10), and a cap (60) which is connected to the cover part (30) so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (40) and, in a closed position, covers the opening (41).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a housing having a first end and a second end. The first end can include a sample inlet and a gas inlet. The second end can include a sample outlet and a gas outlet. The apparatus can also include a sample delivery passage extending within the housing and fluidically coupling the sample inlet to the sample outlet. The apparatus can also include a gas delivery passage extending within the housing and fluidically coupling the gas inlet to the gas outlet. Systems and methods including the apparatus are also provided herein.

Abstract: Provided herein is a bottle for dispensing adhesives includes a bottom portion with greater cross-section than that of a mid portion of the bottle to provide stability to the bottle. The bottom portion accommodates greater amount of adhesive therein than the mid portion of the bottle. The bottle includes a top portion having a textured top portion outer surface for improved gripping surface. The bottle includes sides with each side having a side indent to allow improved squeezing of the bottle.