Abstract: A high life cycle MEMS device is provided by the invention. The inventors have recognized that the cantilever or cantilevers of an MEMS shunt switch are a failure point in need of improvement. In an aspect of the invention, at least a portion of the signals in the grounded state of an MEMS shunt switch are bypassed to ground on a path that avoids the cantilever(s) supporting the movable pad. In a preferred embodiment, ground posts are disposed to contact the movable pad in an actuated position and establish a signal path from a signal line to ground. The inventors have also recognized that a shape of cantilevers near their anchor point contributes to failures. In another preferred aspect of the invention, an anchoring portion of the cantilever or cantilevers is generally coplanar with the remaining portion of the cantilever(s). An additional post beneath the anchoring portion of the cantilever(s) permits cantilever(s) lacking any turns that form a weak structural point.

Abstract: A contact block assembly comprising a pusher having a body portion; a window formed in the body portion; a movable contact positioned within the window; a recess formed in the body portion; a first spring positioned within the recess and abutting the movable contact; and second spring positioned outside the pusher and abutting the movable contact is disclosed. A method of assembling a contact block assembly, the method comprising the steps of inserting a first spring into a recess in a pusher; inserting a movable contact within a window of the pusher and in contact with the first spring; and positioning a second spring outside the pusher and in contact with the movable contact.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively enabling or disabling a plurality of machine systems of a work machine. A service control box is provided on the work machine at a position accessible to a service technician. The service control box includes a battery disconnect switch and at least one service mode control switch. The service control switch is adapted to enable at least one machine system for the purpose of performing a service procedure on that machine system. A keypad may be used as a service control switch and be adapted to enable or disable a plurality of various machine systems. The service control switch may be adapted to be used from locations on the work machine that are remote from the service control box.

Abstract: A plastic liquefying device, includes a gasifying furnace (19) for generating pyrolytic gas by heating and melting plastic waste and a liquefying tank (2) for liquefying and separating the pyrolytic gas generated in the gasifying furnace (19). The gasifying furnace (19) further comprising a heating device (22) for heating the inside of an oven-shaped furnace body (20) provided at the bottom of the furnace body (20) having a plastic waste inlet (H) provided at the top thereof and an opening and closing mechanism (21) for opening and closing the inlet (H) installed at the inlet (H). The opening and closing mechanism (21) further includes a plate shutter (24) larger than at least the opening area of the inlet (H) and a fixing device (25) for pressingly fixing the shutter (24) to the seal surface (S) around the peripheral edge part of the inlet (H).

Abstract: (Meth)acrylic acid is worked up in the presence of at least one stabilizer by a process in which a stabilizer-containing mixture originating from the working-up and substantially freed from (meth)acrylic acid is passed into a distillation apparatus and a stabilizer-containing low boiler stream obtained from said apparatus is recycled to the working-up.

Abstract: Process for carrying out a reactive distillation in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst which is suspended as disperse phase in the liquid, wherein part of the catalyst-containing suspension is continuously discharged from the column and is treated in a work-up stage and at least part of the work-up catalyst is returned to the column.

Abstract: A method for refining an easily polymerizable matter while preventing an easily polymerizable matter-containing substance from being polymerized and an apparatus for use in the method are disclosed. The method and apparatus for refining and separating the easily polymerizable matter-containing substance by the use of a distillation column provided with a heat exchanger set the linear velocity of a vapor in a connecting line intervening between the distillation column and the heat exchanger at a level of not less than 5 m per second and the retention time of the vapor at a level of not more than 3 seconds.

Abstract: A radio wave generator is used to produce activated water or other activated fluids, having extreme acidity or alkalinity. Activated water of low pH can be advantageously marketed and used as a bactericidal agent. Activated water of high pH can advantageously be ingested, and marketed as bottled water. Activated water or other fluids can be used in numerous commercial processes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making an alkanesulponyl chloride by photochemical reaction of an alkane with chlorine and sulphur dioxide, which consists in using as light source an indium-doped medium-pressure mercury lamp.

Abstract: A system and method for the injection of an organic based reagent into weakly ionized gas to generate chemically active species. The organic based reagent may be a combination of an organic additive (e.g., an alcohol or ethylene) mixed with an oxidizer (e.g., oxygen) prior to being introduced in the weakly ionized gas. Alternatively, the organic based reagent may be the injection of an organic additive alone in the weakly ionized gas while in the presence of air (non vacuum chamber) that inherently contains oxygen and serves as the oxidizer. Also, the organic based reagent may comprise an organic additive that itself includes an oxidizing component such as EO. In this situation the oxidizing component of the organic component when injected into the weakly ionized gas forms hydroxyl radicals that may be a sufficient oxidizer to eliminate the need for a supplemental oxidizer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an equipment for plasma treatment under the atmospheric pressure for treating an article to be treated comprising: providing a solid dielectric on at least one opposing face of a pair of opposing electrodes under a pressure near the atmospheric pressure; introducing a treatment gas between said a pair of opposing electrodes; generating plasma by applying an electric field between said electrodes; and contacting said plasma with said article to be treated, wherein an used gas is exhausted from the vicinity of treatment section where said plasma and said article to be treated are in contact, and said vicinity of treatment section is maintained under a specified gas atmosphere by a gas atmosphere control mechanism.

Abstract: An arc electrode structure, for producing carbon nanostructures, which includes a first electrode and two or more second electrodes disposed within a chamber. The electrodes are connected to a voltage potential to produce an arc-plasma region. The first electrode has a sloped surface with a plurality of holes therein for holding catalyst. The first electrode's sloped surface, and the positioning of the plurality of second electrodes allows control of the direction and region of arc-plasma. Further, the first electrode has a central bore which may be either a blind bore, or a through bore. The blind bore collects unwanted deposits that slide off of the sloped surface of the first electrode. The throughbore either allows soot and carbon nanostructures to be removed from the chamber, or allows organic vapor to be introduced into the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bias sputtering film forming process and film forming apparatus that can form a coating film having a good film thickness distribution in a minute coated surface of a complicated shape, such as contact holes, through-holes and wiring grooves, especially for the sidewall portions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic recording medium, which has excellent magnetic characteristics. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a magnetic recording medium where a plurality of targets are repeatedly sputtered several times in sequential order to form non-magnetic and magnetic films on a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sputter method for producing dielectric layers. The aim of said invention is to obtain a good distribution of said layers over the substrate to be coated, in a reproducible manner over the entire service life of the target (9) to be sputter-coated. To achieve this, the thickness of the dielectric target (9), which is sputter-coated using a high frequency, is profiled. Said profiles are chosen in such a way that the target thickness is greater in the area of increased erosion rates and/or smaller in the area of lower erosion rates.

Abstract: A magnetic assembly (15) is mounted on a lead screw (12) on one side of a spunter target (14). A further lead screw (11) carries a counter weight (16). The lead screws can be rotated by a stepper motor (13) to adjust the lateral positions of assembly (15) and weight (16). The stepper motor and hence the assembly (15), can be rotated about a vertical axis by shaft (17) and motor (18) so that a magnetic field can be swept around the target (14). The position of the assembly (15) is varied in accordance with a process characteristic.

Abstract: This invention is applied to any ionized solution of dissolved solids and electrolytes, such as sea water, which is forced through a conduit equipped with a magnetic wall of rectangular cross-section, which induces a magnetic field, where ions separate when passing through according to magneto-hydrodynamic physics. The conduit is made up of one continuous magnetic wall, a spiral or similar, with opposite magnetic poles on each side, where these both sides co-operate to extend magnetic fields with parallell wall in the same direction through the whole conduit. The ionized solution is pumped into the center of the spiral and further out through the spiral or similar. The charged ions in the flow stream are deflected laterally towards the open ends and as separated positive or negative ions into chambers outside the conduit.

Abstract: Platinum metal cermet electrodes are described on which the electrochemical reduction of oxygen is made easier compared to known platinum metal cermet electrodes. The ceramic component of a platinum metal cermet electrode contains stabilized ZrO2 as its main constituent, the composition of the electrode being directed toward reducing its polarization resistance.

Abstract: A system for determining a temperature of exhaust gases from an engine is provided. The system includes an exhaust gas sensor having an electric heating coil. The sensor communicates with exhaust gases from the engine. The system further includes an electrical circuit for generating a signal indicative of the resistance of the heating coil when the coil is not energized. Finally, the system includes a controller receiving the signal and calculating the temperature of the exhaust gases based on the signal.

Abstract: A portable multi-functional electrochemical biosensor system includes a plurality of sample cells, pluggable information memories and a multi-functional signal analysis processor. The biosensor system uses a set of sample cell and pluggable information memory to detect the concentration of a corresponding selected analyte. Each sample cell has a reaction zone on which a chemical substance is placed to react with the corresponding analyte and has at least two independent electrodes. During detection, each corresponding pluggable information memory can provide parameters used for analysis. The multi-functional signal analysis processor has a microprocessor, an electrically erasable programmable read/write memory and an environmental temperature sensor. The concentration of the selected analyte is calculated by using the electrochemical reaction signal output from the sample cell and the parameters with cooperation of the environmental temperature sensor, and then an analysis result is output.

Abstract: A gas concentration detector prevents deviation in output due to a difference in oxygen reactivity between electrode materials to accurately detect a specific gas component in a gas to be measured, such as NOx in an exhaust gas. A sensor element in an NOx sensor has a pump cell in a first chamber and a sensor cell for decomposing NOx and any remaining oxygen and a monitor cell for decomposing only remaining oxygen in a second chamber. An NOx concentration is detected based on a difference in current output between the sensor cell and the monitor cell. Since the sensor cell and the monitor cell have different oxygen reactivities, an output of the monitor cell is smoothed through a band-pass filter or the like so that output responses of the sensor cell and the monitor cell are made to substantially match each other, thereby eliminating any deviation in output.

Abstract: NOx sensor element of oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte body 15; flow passage (7, 5, 8, 6) provided within the body for introducing analyte gas; oxygen partial pressure detection cell 3; first oxygen pump cell 1 for controling oxygen partial pressure of the gas in the flow passage; and nitrogen oxides detection cell 2 for decomposing nitrogen oxides in the gas having a controlled oxygen partial pressure and for causing dissociated oxygen to migrate through the solid electrolyte body (see FIG. 1). Operational amplifier 22b is connected between the nitrogen oxides detection cell 2 and a 12 V battery power source to generate a voltage applied across the nitrogen oxides detection cell 2; and diode 22d connected to a point between the operational amplifier 22b and the nitrogen oxides detection cell. The diode clamps the voltage to an activation voltage higher than the measurement voltage during activation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for executing the method and separation media for separating particles in free-flow electrophoresis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a free-flow electrophoresis apparatus and a method and a separation medium for separating particles using such an apparatus, whereby this FFE apparatus encompasses at least one separation chamber (14) through which a separation medium (8) can flow, defined by a floor, a cover and spacers to maintain these at a distance from each other. Furthermore, said FFE apparatus encompasses a dosage pump for conveying a separation medium (8) which enters the separation chamber (14) by way of medium feed lines (15,15′) and leaves said chamber by way of outlets (16), electrodes (9,10) for applying an electric field in the separation medium (8) and sample injection points (17) for adding a mixture of particles (1,1′,1″) to be separated and fractionation points (18) for removing the particles in the separation medium (8) separated by means of FFE.

Abstract: A cassette is disclosed for use in performing electrophoretic separations on a solid substrate. The cassette includes reservoirs for containing buffer, electrodes for receiving electrical current and a substrate support. The cassette is designed to connect with external fluid and electrical sources. A method of conducting electrophoresis separation in both one and two dimensions using a cassette is also disclosed. Furthermore, a novel apparatus for use in performing electrophoresis separation is disclosed. The apparatus is preferably of modular construction with a docking station for receiving a cassette.

Abstract: A process for rapid typing of yeast, parasites and bacteria is provided. It comprises the following steps: a) Preparing immobilized intact DNA in 5 to 60 minutes aided by a method involving a reagent kit that only contains buffer solution, a detergent, a metal chelating agent and an agent to disrupt the hydrogen bonds. b) Separating intact DNA molecules or their restriction fragments in miniequipments for Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis of the CHEF (Contour Clamped Homogeneous Electric Field) and TAFE (Transversal Alternating Field Electrophoresis) systems in times comprised between 2.5 and 7 hours. c) Selecting the optimal conditions that should be set in miniCHEF with the aid of a method to simulate the electrophoresis patterns d) Providing reorientation times, migration velocities and sizes of the molecules calculated with the aid of a method to analyze the migrated distances without the use of size markers.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system electrostatically guide ionized droplets of a material in chemical or biological array fabrication. The apparatus comprises a plurality of deposition sites and an area surrounding the plurality of sites on a surface of a substrate. An electrostatic charge differential is generated on the apparatus between a selected set of deposition sites and the surrounding area remaining around the selected set. In some embodiments, the substrate comprises a photoconductive layer overlying a conductive layer. In other embodiments, the substrate comprises circuit paths interconnecting to electrode pads defined in the substrate. The electrode pads correspond to the plurality of deposition sites. The substrate may further comprise a membrane sheet that supports the deposition sites. The method further comprises exposing the array to the ionized droplets after the electrostatic charge differential is generated. The apparatus provides an electrostatically changeable deposition mask.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved methods and compositions for conducting Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) to separate molecules on the basis of their respective size or charge.

Abstract: The quality of painted surfaces of polymeric articles is improved by depositing a coating of a metal such as zinc or zinc alloy on the surface of the article to be painted. For example, zinc is electrodeposited on a conductive surface of the article. The metal coated polymeric surface provides a good base for electrostatic deposition of either liquid or powder paint and the metal surface prevents the formation of defects in the painted surface during heating of the article to dry or cure the paint film.

Abstract: Provided is an improved electrodeposition bath including a resinous phase dispersed in aqueous medium. The resinous phase contains (a) an active hydrogen-containing ionic electrodepositable resin and (b) a curing agent adapted to react with the active hydrogens of (a). The improvement constitutes the inclusion of at least one rare earth metal compound derived from a metal selected from magnesium, strontium, barium, and mixtures thereof. The metal compound is present in an amount ranging from 1 to 10,000 parts per million of total metal provided that not more that 1,000 parts per million is in the form of soluble metal. A method of electrocoating using the electrodeposition bath is also provided.

Abstract: A microfluidic device has a plurality of H-shaped micro channels not connected to each other and formed on a substrate. Each of the H-shaped micro channels comprises two main channels separately placed on two opposite sides in parallel and a plurality of sub-channels perpendicularly connected to the two main channels. The present invention is designed in such a way that various reagents dropped into different H-shaped micro channels are immobilized on respective sub-channels because of the different widths of the main channel and sub-channel. Afterwards the reagents are coated with a layer of polymer. The polymer has a porous structure that allows the passage of any sample to be tested. Finally, a plurality of upper channels parallel to one another are directly fabricated in the polymer, or in another layer of polymer stacked on the previous polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a copper electroplating method using an insoluble anode, including: using an insoluble anode and a copper electroplating solution which contains a compound having a —X—S—Y— structure (where X and Y are each independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a carbon atom, a sulfur atom, a nitrogen atom, and an oxygen atom, and X and Y can be the same only where they are carbon atoms); and using direct current to plate a substrate. By this method, even a certain time period after the initial make-up of the electrolytic bath, stable deposition of the plated metal and formation of a filled via can be achieved, and an MVH can be filled up with the metal with no void left.

Abstract: A continuous electroforming process to form a strip for battery electrodes, comprising the steps of providing a mandrel having on its surface a reusable pattern subdivided into conductive and non-conductive areas; moving said mandrel through an electroforming bath to deposit a metal layer on said mandrel while it moves through the electroforming bath until the metal layer has assumed the shape of the conductive pattern and a thickness at least sufficient to provide strength for the layer to be removed from said mandrel; and separating said layer from said mandrel; is characterised by moving said strip through at least one subsequent bath in which electrodeposition of metal takes place on both sides of said strip while it is moved through said subsequent bath, applying a current density of at least 10 A/dm2 and up to 300 A/dm2 to the conductive surface of the moving mandrel and to the metal surface of the strip in each of the subsequent baths; and directing a forced flow of electrolyte onto the surface of the

Abstract: A plating method for a printed circuit board includes: a first step of providing a substrate having a plurality of connection pads and circuit patterns connected to the connection pads; a second step of using some of the circuit patterns provided on a surface of the substrate as a power connection portion and connecting the power connection portion to an external power source; a third step of covering a surface of the substrate excepting the connection pads with a plating resistance resist to shield it; a fourth step of supplying power to the connection pad through the power connection portion and forming a gold-plated layer on the connection pad; and a fifth step of making the power connection portion and the external power source to be electrically short. With this method, a printed circuit board without a power supply line for gold-plating can be obtained.

Abstract: The process of anodizing aluminum or an aluminum alloy in an aqueous solution of about 60 g/L to about 100 g/L sulfuric acid and optionally about 0.1 g/L to about 10.7 g/L boric acid, maintained between a temperature of about 70° F. to about 90° F. An aluminum object is immersed in the acid bath, where it acts as an anode. A voltage of 6 V to 16 V is applied to the object at a current density, which varies with the alloy. The object is maintained in the anodizing conditions until an aluminum oxide coating is achieved with a weight of about 30 to about 800 mg/ft2.

Abstract: Metal articles having a durable visible marking on a smooth Type III hard anodized surface particularly useful for shock absorber tubes are produced by applying an alkaline solution to the anodized surface for not less than about 15 seconds at temperature of 100°-140° F.; applying a pattern of lacquer based solvent ink to said surface; and sealing the applied pattern by applying a liquid selected from the group consisting of nickel acetate, cobalt acetate and boiling water to said pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for separating out metal copper according to an electroplating of copper using, for example, a solution of copper sulfate to produce copper interconnections on a surface of a substrate. The substrate is brought into contact, at least once, with a processing solution containing at least one of organic substance and sulfur compound which are contained in a plating solution. Thereafter, the substrate is brought into contact with the plating solution to plate the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dip comprising an acid aqueous solution having no ammonium ion, fluoroborate ions or citrate ion and containing per litre: between 10 and 60 g of Zn2+ ions and between 20 and 100 g of Mn2+ ions. Said invention is characterised in that it comprises a buffer agent that maintains the pH at a value of between 3 and 7, preferably between 4.5 and 6 or better still between 4.8 and 5.5, and another agent, different from the buffer agent, which is used to bring together the deposition potentials of couple Zn/Zn2+ and couple Mn/Mn2+. The inventive dip used to deposit a Zn and Mn alloy by electrolysis.

Abstract: An electrochemical process for the oxidation of an alkane to at least one corresponding alkene uses an electrochemical cell having an anode chamber on one side of a proton conducting medium, and a cathode chamber on the other side of the said medium. The alkane is oxidized in the anode chamber to produce at least one corresponding alkene and protons are transferred through a proton conducting membrane to the cathode chamber where protons combine with a proton acceptor, while generating electricity and water. An apparatus for use in the process is also provided.

Abstract: Device (1) to conduct current to or from the electrodes of an electrolysis cell, which device in the direction towards the electrolysis cell comprises three types of segments; at least one outer segment (2) joined with at least one intermediate segment (3) which again is joined with at least one inner segment (4); where the outer segment (2) has at least one end (5) which is to/shall extend out from an electrode body (6) towards an outer current circuit, and the outer segment is coupled to at least one intermediate segment (3) which again is coupled to at least one inner segment with at least one section (4) or end (7) in the electrode body; where the inner segment (4) is manufactured from steel, the intermediate segment is manufactured with a steel lining (8) over an inner core of a material (9) with better electrical and thermal conductivity than steel, and the outer segment is manufactured from a material (9) with better electrical and thermal conductivity than steel.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution containing an alkylene glycol and a chloride salt is useful for electropolishing metal substrates. An electropolishing method using the electrolyte solution is effective for polishing a varied of metals, including titanium and noble metals. The method avoids the handling and disposal challenges associated with previous methods using etching solutions containing hydrofluoric acid. A method of recycling the spent electrolyte solution is also described.

Abstract: In apparatus for decomposing organic waste by oxidation using electrochemically regenerated Ag++, provision is made for preventing unwanted carryover of organic material into recovery streams and into any solid waste produced by the apparatus. Gases formed in the processing are also treated to prevent or minimise any carryover of toxic components in gaseous effluent from the apparatus.

Abstract: Mediator stabilized reagent compositions and methods for their use in electrochemical analyte determination assays are provided. The subject reagent compositions include an enzyme, a redox mediator and a mediator-stabilizing buffer. Optionally, the reagent compositions may further include one or more of a wetting agent, detergent, enzyme cofactor and combinations thereof. Also provided are electrochemical test strips that include the subject reagent compositions, systems and kits that include the same as well as methods for using the same in analyte detection assays. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including glucose concentration determination applications.

Abstract: A method for determining the quantity and identity of an electrochemically convertible substance in a gas sample. The substance is converted in an electrochemical sensor producing an electrical output. The characteristic parameters of a curve-defining equation y(t)=k×(e−axt−e−bxt) are calculated based on three measurements of output at times t, 2t and 4t. The integral under all or part of the curve is calculated to determine the quantity of the substance. The equation parameters are compared with standard values to determine the identity of the substance.

Abstract: A contact lens case providing a leak proof, non-adhering interior surface with an ergonomic exterior design. This invention specifically relates to a device intended to allow a contact lens wearer to securely store and carry contact lenses, in solution, greatly minimizing the possibility of leakage. The contact lens case contains molded ridges on the interior, creating a non-adhering surface allowing easy removal by the user and preventing damage to the contact lenses. The shape of the case has an ergonomic design to fit into the hands of the user, allowing them to open and close the case with ease. Additionally, the case contains ridges with receiving O-rings that prevent harmful elements from entering in and the solution from leaking out. When closed the end result is a sleek design with the necessary functions to safely and securely store and carry contact lenses in a variety of areas without the solution leaking out.

Abstract: A liner formed from a blank for a display case having a unique arrangement of fold lines such the blank can be folded and placed within the display case to form a sanitary storage compartment and provide a viewable surface containing print material. The liner has front and back panels which are attached along fold lines to a spine member. The back panel of the liner is attached to one or more side flaps along fold lines. A top flap may be attached along a fold line to a tab which is accessible exteriorly of the case and can be used to hang the display case. The liner is movable between a closed position where the panels are generally stacked in parallel disposition to one another to an open position where the panels are generally separable when the case is opened.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to packages for retaining a needle-suture combination. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the package includes a moldable base portion; a moldable cover portion fabricated from moldable material, the cover portion being integrally connected to the base portion via a hinge, wherein at least one of the base portion and the cover portion is configured and adapted to retain a suture of a needle-suture combination; and a needle park disposed on at least one of the base portion and the cover portion, the needle park being configured and adapted to retain a needle of the needle-suture combination therein.

Abstract: A glued three piece folding basket carrier which has two partitions for dividing the carrier into six cells with each partition being constructed of a different material than used to construct the outside basket carrier. Each partition is glued to a handle panel and a divider flap on the end of the basket carrier and a to a side wall to form a bottle cell with walls that are perpendicular to the divider between the two sides of the carrier and which are also formed as part of the partition.

Abstract: The present invention presents a system for packaging fire suppressing material. An outer membrane is configured to support and release a fire suppression material when impacted by a ballistic or incendiary round. An inner membrane is configured to support and release the fire suppression material when impacted by a ballistic or incendiary round, and the inner membrane and the outer membrane is connected to form at least one cell holding the fire suppression material. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the inner and outer membranes suitably form a bubble pack filled with a fire suppression powder. Further, the inner and outer membranes may be combined with a lightweight honeycomb panel to form a lightweight and simple system to support fuel tanks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a carrier of information that is releasably affixed to a container, such as a beverage can. The carrier of information may be a small diameter compact disk (CD), or a token, for example. The CD may contain music, video images, games or competitions, or the token may carry printed images, competitions and the like. A consumer may select the promotional system, such as a can of soft drink with a small CD fixed to it, allowing the drink within the container to be enjoyed, along with the CD once it is removed from the can. The system may also include an adaptor to hold the CD, and allow it to be placed into a standard CD player. A method of promotion of a product utilizing this promotional system is also disclosed.