Abstract: A flow through cell (100) for use in a spectrophotometer for analysis of dissolved chemical substances in a flowing liquid stream is made up of at least an intermediate body member (114) located between two other body members (112, 116). The body members are of regular shape, for example rectangular parallelepiped and are clamped together, for example by machine screws (134, 136). Thus the cell is relatively easily manufacturable. The clamped together body members define a flow through passage which includes a hole (118) through the intermediate body member (114) and a liquid inlet region at one end of the hole and a liquid outlet region at the other end of the hole, which regions may be provided by galleries (150, 152) in scaling gaskets (130, 132) between the body members. The two other body members each include an optically transparent window (142, 146) at an end of the hole (118) thereby providing an optical pathway (A, A?) through part of the flow through passage.

Abstract: A credit card processing system uses an express processing module to create and initialize merchant accounts. The credit card processing system includes a merchant, bank, and credit card association which are connected by electronic communication links. The express processing module uses a plurality of data entry screens to compile and format merchant data for transmission to the bank which in turn opens the merchant accounts upon completion and approval of all data requirements. The express processing module further manages workflow of the applications for each of the plurality of merchants by tracking data entry progress and assigning resources to complete the applications and meet requirements for creation and initialization of the merchant accounts. The express processing module uses a plurality of web services handlers to interface with external systems to handle requests for information.

Abstract: A credit card processing system uses an express processing module to create and initialize merchant accounts. The credit card processing system includes a merchant, bank, and credit card association which are connected by electronic communication links. The express processing module uses a plurality of data entry screens to compile and format merchant data for transmission to the bank which in turn opens the merchant accounts upon completion and approval of all data requirements. The express processing module further manages workflow of the applications for each of the plurality of merchants by tracking data entry progress and assigning resources to complete the applications and meet requirements for creation and initialization of the merchant accounts. The express processing module uses a plurality of web services handlers to interface with external systems to handle requests for information.

Abstract: A credit card processing system uses an express processing module to create and initialize merchant accounts. The credit card processing system includes a merchant, bank, and credit card association which are connected by electronic communication links. The express processing module uses a plurality of data entry screens to compile and format merchant data for transmission to the bank which in turn opens the merchant accounts upon completion and approval of all data requirements. The express processing module further manages workflow of the applications for each of the plurality of merchants by tracking data entry progress and assigning resources to complete the applications and meet requirements for creation and initialization of the merchant accounts. The express processing module uses a plurality of web services handlers to interface with external systems to handle requests for information.

Abstract: The electrofinishing of stainless steel items, especially cutlery items, to a substantially corrosion resistant mirror finish is achieved in two steps, the first step involving electropolishing and the second step passivation of the electropolished surface. Apparatus for effecting the electrofinishing operation is also described.

Abstract: The electrofinishing of stainless steel items, especially cutlery items, to a substantially corrosion resistant mirror finish is achieved in two steps, the first step involving electropolishing and the second step passivation of the electropolished surface. Apparatus for effecting the electrofinishing operation is also described.

Abstract: The electrofinishing of stainless steel items, especially cutlery items, to a substantially corrosion resistant mirror finish is achieved in two steps, the first step involving electropolishing and the second step passivation of the electropolished surface. Apparatus for effecting the electrofinishing operation is also described.