Abstract: A method of restraining a person with a handcuff assembly comprises providing a handcuff assembly comprising a pair of handcuffs and a securing cord, the securing cord comprising a connector at each opposing end. The method further comprises applying the pair of handcuffs on the wrists of a person, looping the cord through an opening positioned proximal to the waist of the person and releasably connecting each connector of the securing cord to each handcuff to prevent or limit the handcuffs from being moved from the back side of the person to the front side of the person.

Abstract: Described is a slickwater fracturing fluid containing base water having up to 300,000 ppm total dissolved solids; a viscosifier; a scale inhibitor; and a surfactant composition. The surfactant composition contains at least one dibasic ester, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one terpene or terpene derivative and optionally at least one polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: An improved method and fracturing fluid for hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation, the fracturing fluid including a surfactant, a water soluble or dispersible anionic organic salt, an acid and a low molecular weight organic solvent.

Abstract: A sharps disposal system for safely collecting and disposing of medical sharps includes a cabinet defining an enclosure for receiving a removable used sharps receptacle therein. The cabinet includes a passageway through which sharps may be deposited in the sharps receptacle. A single lock, double door design facilitates safe removal and disposal of sharps deposited in the sharps receptacle.