The present invention is directed to a partial LPG re-filling machine that satisfies partial re-filling of LPG cylinders thereby enabling the consumer to purchase LPG in desired quantity and verify the actual amount of LPG purchase. A partial LPG re-filling machine having features of the present invention comprises a universal filling machine (UFM, transparent composite consumer cylinder and vendor cylinders. The UFM is fitted with load cell, jig mechanism, Irish code reader, mechanical spindle and control unit. The load cell is for placing and weighing the consumer cylinder, jig mechanism holds the consumer cylinder, Irish code reader identifies the unique identity code of the consumer cylinder and the control unit stores information of consumer and vendor cylinders into the internal memory.

The present invention is directed to a partial LPG refilling process that satisfies partial refilling of LPG cylinders thereby enabling the consumer to purchase LPG in desired quantity and verify the actual amount of LPG purchased. It prevents illegal refilling of LPG from and to third party cylinders and ensures decentralized refilling of the LPG cylinders. A partial LPG refilling process takes place with the help of UFM, consumer cylinder and vendor cylinders. The UFM is fitted with load cell, jig mechanism, Irish code reader, mechanical spindle and control unit. The load cell is for placing and weighing the consumer cylinder, jig mechanism holds the consumer cylinder, Irish code reader identifies the unique identity code of the consumer cylinder and the control unit stores information of consumer and vendor cylinders into the internal memory.

An advertising structure (1) in the form of a miniature multifunction device includes a canopy portion (2) or umbrella having a support shaft (3) extending therefrom, and a foldable base (33) that attaches to it; and that has a multiplicity of receptacles (8) for holding liquid containers, liquid conveying devices (6,9); as well as paper based accessories (7); and, whose primary purpose is for shading during the day and lighting in the evenings as well as advertising. There are cooperating fasteners (4) on the support and on the base so that the shade or umbrella (1) can be removably mounted onto the base (33) to shade the object from direct light. The entire assembly is also temporarily anchorable or attachable to its holding surface; which includes loose sand and gravel. Fixtures may additionally be provided underneath the miniature canopy (2) for holding a Light Emitting Diode (LED) based lighting systems, or digital beacons/homing signal generators as well as screens for keeping flying objects and insects from falling into the contained liquid.

The invention relates to a system and methods of conducting a lottery, the system comprising a gaming server in communication with a wireless communication device associated with a wireless network, wherein the gaming server in response to receiving a request from a lottery subscriber, generates chance units by debiting an amount from a billing system associated with the wireless network, quantifies the debited amount into chance units and credits the chance units into a chance unit account. The chance units are used thereof by the lottery subscriber to submit entries in lotteries. The invention further provides for methods of registering lottery subscribers, submitting entries in lotteries and performing a lottery draw.

A hair grooming device (Fig. 1) comprising of - a flat (1) or cylindrical base (Fig.10(18)) arranged in steps, - teeth (2) attached to the base, in one row or many rows, whereby the hair may be combed between the space (3) created by the different steps and underlying the teeth, and/or additionally within the teeth arrangement, - teeth/bristles in brush formation (Fig. 8(13)), - an attachment to a hair dryer (Fig. 6), (Fig. 18), (Fig. 23), (Fig. 24), (Fig. 25), (Fig. 26) whereby hot air blows through a gap as represented by (Fig.6 (10)) between the teeth/bristles and the base, - a dye applicator (Fig. 16) whereby dye is applied to the hair through holes (27) between the teeth and the base by pushing down into a space (28) through the mechanism of a plunger (29). - a hair clipper (Fig. 20) whereby blades are able to slide down between the steps. - a hair clip (Fig. 21) whereby the steps are able to be collapsed after insertion into the hair such that they grip the hair.

Methods and compositions suitable for influencing insect behaviour are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions comprise a blend of between two and eight insect attractant compounds selected from the group consisting of: a) compounds of formula (I); b) compounds of formula (II); c) compounds of formula (III). Wherein: n is zero or an integer; x is zero or an integer selected from 1-8, or greater than 9; and R is a C1-C12 alkyl. The compositions are useful as bait, with or without other mammalian body odour constituents or synthetic attractants, to attract disease carrying insects to traps or targets.

The invention provides methods and compositions suitable for influencing insect behaviour. In one aspect, the invention provides insect-repellant compounds. Such compounds, and compositions comprising such compounds, are useful in masking insect-attractant compounds associated with animal body odours. Accordingly, such compounds and compositions are useful in controlling insect behaviour and in controlling the spread of insect-borne diseases.

A multiple use textile device initially configured as a bag (1) with a long and continuous loop handle (2), which loop through seamed fortifications (6) from one side (3 a) via the bottom portion (4) to the other side (3b); is disclosed for use in containing and transporting small quantities of goods either in loose or pre-packed forms the said bag (1) being configurable to serve as a fashion accessory and for containing personal effects. The device is made from a woven textile material of a suitable texture for use both as a bag; and as a mop upon the expiry of the useful life of the product as a bag. The handle loops continuously from one side (3) of the bag through the bottom portion (4) and onto the opposite side (3) of the bag to provide additional strength in case the contents of the bag are heavy. Upon the end of the useful life of the device as a bag, the loop handle (2) may be tied to a rigid broom/mop handle (5) so as to form a suitable cleaning device such as a mop.

The invention's principal use is to enable the adopting banker to grow 'banking business' and relates to a banking system: Creates a new stream of strategic financing through employing the 'Bankers Scratch Cards' as a means to collect public deposits; and establishes a mechanism for existing customers TO MAKE 'bank deposits' using their cellular/mobile-phones; Creates and establishes a mechanism to enable the adopting banker to establish new banking relations with prospective customers using their cellular/mobile-phones; employ the cellular/mobile-phones as part of the mechanism to facilitate the allotment of public deposits/banking collected to the appropriate customers bank accounts;employs independent agent(s) and vendor's to supply, distribute and to sell to the banker's existing customers: (I) the adopted banker's credit 'Bankers Scratch Cards' and/or (II) the banker's cellular/mobile-phone's GSM-SIM Cards.

A modification of pharmacokinetics of suramin by use of amino compounds in modification of lipophilicity and protein binding characteristics for tackling the physico-chemical properties of suramin that gives it poor distribution in the body; formulating the resulting product in a form that leads to targeting body fluids like the lymphatic system when administered in a specific way; and determining the route of administration that maximizes targeting with a view to reducing the dosage so as to limit toxicity, hence increase tolerance by patient.