Abstract: Methods of treating a mammal that is deficient in CD4+ and/or CD8+ lymphocytes are provided. The methods comprise inoculating the mammal with an attenuated mycobacterium in the M. tuberculosis complex. In these methods, the mycobacterium comprises two deletions, wherein a virulent mycobacterium in the M. tuberculosis complex having either deletion exhibits attenuated virulence. Use of these mycobacteria for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of mammals deficient in CD4+ and/or CD8+ lymphocytes is also provided.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an exemplary wind detector device. The device includes a container having an interior and a nozzle in fluid communication with the interior. The device further includes powder in the interior of the container and a strip of material having first and second ends. The first end is secured to the container and the second end is configured to be secured to a support structure such as clothing.

Abstract: Methods of treating a mammal that is deficient in CD4+ and/or CD8+ lymphocytes are provided. The methods comprise inoculating the mammal with an attenuated mycobacterium in the M. tuberculosis complex. In these methods, the mycobacterium comprises two deletions, wherein a virulent mycobacterium in the M. tuberculosis complex having either deletion exhibits attenuated virulence. Use of these mycobacteria for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of mammals deficient in CD4+ and/or CD8+ lymphocytes is also provided.

Abstract: A pipe repair device is disclosed which provides a flexible elongate band for encircling the outer diameter of a portion of a pipe or other cylindrical conduit to be repaired. The band is comprised of two components, namely an elastomeric component of an elastomeric material and a tensile component comprised of a material having a high tensile strength and a high modulus of elasticity. Both components are joined at a base end which is connected to a lug assembly having a one-way lock device. The two components of the band extend from the base end along a free end in a loop which encircles the pipe and runs through a slot in the lock device. The lock device captures the band with the tensile component under sufficient tension for compressing the elastomeric component against the pipe to create the fluid-tight seal.