The apparatus and method provide an improved technique for detecting ions as the area from which ions are attracted to a detector is increased, consequently increasing the number of ions detected. This is achieved by providing the outer electrodes of the detector connected to the electrical potential, together with alternate intermediate electrodes. The other intermediate electrodes and preferably the housing are grounded. The technique renders such detection techniques more sensitive and gives ...

A collection apparatus for gathering loose material, comprising a main body and a scoop funnel configured to direct material into, and entrap material within, the main body. The main body generally includes a collection bin for supporting at least one collection bag. Bag clamping flaps are provided to hold the mouth of the collection bag in an open position.

The present invention is directed to a donation container system which includes a sensor for detecting the approach of one or more individuals to the container. The container system also includes a microprocessor and a speaker, so that when the sensor detects the approach of one or more individuals to the container, it sends a signal to the microprocessor which in turn communicates with a voice chip. The voice chip then sends an audio signal to an output speaker so as to produce an audio output.

A collection apparatus (10) suitable for collecting dog excreta and the like. The apparatus (10) comprises an elongate main member (12) and an open square frame (32) pivotally mounted on the member (12) towards one end thereof. The apparatus (10) also comprises a container (36) with a hinged lid (50). The container (36) is selectively locatable in the frame (32), such that excreta can be picked up in the container (36) and the lid (50) automatically closed, by pivoting of the frame (32).

The present invention is a container assembly that includes a coating composition on an interior surface of the container assembly and more particularly a coating composition for rapid clotting of a blood sample within a blood collection tube. The coating composition includes an intrinsic coagulation activator and an extrinsic coagulation activator for activating intrinsic and extrinsic pathways for promoting the rapid clotting of the blood sample. In addition, the present invention includes a b...

A collection device (100) suitable for use in collecting urine from animals, the device (100) including a collection tube component (300) for collecting urine from an animal and a main chamber component (200) for storing urine collected with the collection tube component (300). Engagement means (342) for operatively connecting the collection tube component (300) and the main chamber component (200) are provided so that the collection tube component (300) and the main chamber component (200) are ...

The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron with mounting faces for the pieces being connected together in a shell.

In a web service system with one or more web servers, a system and method for distributing content directly from each web server to a single computer transfers files generated on web servers to a central location for access by a system operator. If files generated by multiple web servers are aggregated on a single computer, processing and analysis can be performed on all of the files. Generally, in one aspect, the invention relates to a system and method for transmitting content from one compute...

A refuse collection apparatus including a container lifting and emptying apparatus connected to a collection receptacle which is dumped into a refuse hauling vehicle. The container lifting and emptying apparatus includes a container manipulator attached to a support arm which is connected to an extensible boom which is, in turn, connected to the collection receptacle. The container manipulator engages a container of interest and the support arm pivots the engaged container between a lowered posi...

The present invention comprises a body fluid bottle preferably taking the form of a container and a cover interlocked therewith. Included are respective vacuum and body-fluid conduits or ports constructed for communication with interior of the container and for respective connection to a vacuum system and to appropriate means proximate the patient being supplied the same. Antisplash means may be provided. The body fluid conduit preferably extends into the container cavity and, in one form of the...