Abstract: The present invention concerns business management. In one aspect, the invention is a mobile business system comprising a database to record one or more mobile workers, where each mobile worker is associated with one or more jobs. The system may comprises a server in communication with a mobile communication device associated with a mobile worker and be operable to receive encrypted payment information associated with a job from the mobile communication device and decrypt the received encrypted payment information and based on the decrypted payment information, request approval of payment from an external server. And, if approval is received, the system may automatically update an accounting system associated the mobile worker with the payment to reflect the approved payment, update status of the job associated with the payment information in the database and send a payment confirmation message to the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A method for cleaning contaminated surfaces of surgical waste management equipment. The method includes rinsing surfaces of the equipment with water to remove water soluble contaminants and waste material. A rinse solution is applied to the surfaces of the equipment to provide a residual film thereon. The rinse solution includes a first nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation agent. A total of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition, and a ratio of the second surfactant to the first surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1.

Abstract: A shot dispenser comprises a housing (30), and a chamber (50) having a cap (60). The chamber is movable axially of the housing to open an outlet whereby the contents of the chamber can drain past the base. A tear band (32,33) prevents movement of the chamber until removed. The dispenser permits mixing of two liquids just prior to use.

Abstract: The invention relates to aquarium filters providing improved water filtration without accelerated clogging. The present invention also relates to methods of using such filters.

Abstract: A protective covering for protecting motor leads of a motor. The protective covering includes a first portion that is fixedly securable to a housing of a motor, and a covering portion connected to the first portion that, when the protective covering is secured to a motor housing, extends substantially outwardly from the motor to partially shield the motor leads from various elements present in the operating environment. The covering portion extends substantially above the motor leads, and also further extends downwardly substantially along an external sides of the motor leads so as to partially shield the motor leads. Portions of the protective covering may have a substantially U-shaped cross-section, wherein legs of the U-shaped cross-section extend to further shield the motor leads.