Abstract: The invention could comprise of a novelty tail and a method for its operation, the novelty tail comprising an attachment apparatus that attaches to an operator; an resilient member of a definite length that terminates at two ends with at least one end that affixes the resilient member to the attachment apparatus; an outer covering that at least partially encapsulates the resilient member; wherein a movement of an operator is transmitted from the attachment apparatus to the resilient member to move the novelty tail in a reciprocal or wagging manner.

Abstract: A torsion tester incorporates a microprocessor based data acquisition/control package and special tooling. The tooling makes calibration of the tester very easy. The combination of the tooling and control package permits acquisition, storage and transfer of test data that is accurate, absolute and repeatable. In addition, torsion tester provides a zeroing pin and a zeroing slot on opposing tooling members for calibration. Further, the torsion tester provides an interchangably mounted load cell.

Abstract: A torsion spring tester incorporates a microprocessor based data acquisition/control package and special tooling. The tooling makes calibration of the tester very easy. The combination of the tooling and control package permits acquisition, storage and transfer of test data that is accurate, absolute and repeatable.

Abstract: Highly specific antibodies to N-desmethyldiazepam are obtained by using as an immunogen 4'-hydrazinocarbonylmethoxy-N-desmethyldiazepam coupled to an immunogenic carrier material such as bovine serum albumin. These antibodies can be employed in immunoassays for N-desmethyldiazepam which is a major metabolite of three important psychoactive drugs diazepam, chlordiazepoxide and clorazepate.

Abstract: The preparation of immunogens and selective antibodies for zoxazolamine therefrom as well as an immunoassay for zoxazolamine using said antibodies is described. Such immunoassay can be utilized to determine an individual's zoxazolamine half-life which has been correlated with the genetically controlled level of benzo[a]pyrene hydroxylase induction. The latter measurement has been associated with risk to carcinoma. Thus, determination of the zoxazolamine half-life by means of the instant immunoassay can be used as a screening test for identifying individuals at special risk to cancer.