With the Holidays and the New Year quickly approaching, so is something else; Holiday Parties.  Too frequently, party-goers who are busy socializing often don’t realize how much alcohol they are consuming and when it comes time to drive home make the poor decision of thinking they aren’t drunk.  Often these people run into a DWI checkpoint and get a rude awakening when they blow above the legal limit or even worse, get into a deadly accident.  With the help of personal breathalyzers like the AlcoHAWK Slim, this problem can be avoided. [Full Story]

Source: Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK Slim Breath Alcohol Tester – TechiTeens

In time for the big July 4 weekend, an Iowa company that makes breathalyzers is trying to get the word out about its newest consumer-targeted product, a lightweight unit called the AlcoHawk Slim Ultra. [Full Story]

Source: AlcoHawk breathalyzer helps you know your limits – St. Louis Today

This personal breathalyzer is a battery operated product that can show the alcohol in the user’s bloodstream. The user simply presses a button and blow into a mouthpiece. After a few seconds, the LCD screen will show the user’s Blood Alcohol Concentration. [Full Story]

Source: AlcoHawk Slim Ultra – Coolest-Gadgets.com

It’s summertime, July 4 is right around the corner, and America’s soccer team has been doing great at the World Cup. And those are just a few excuses to drink and celebrate.

The question is, how do you know when you or your friends have drunk too much to drive? I have one answer, in a simple and compact form. It’s the AlcoHawk Slim Ultra breathalyzer. [Full Story]

Source: Stay safe partying with AlcoHAWK Slim Ultra | Crave – CNET

Boating, bonfires, cookouts, celebrations and holiday festivities are in full swing this summer season, and Q3 Innovations, a leading developer of products focused on personal safety and monitoring devices, is prepared to keep friends and family safe while consuming alcohol. Q3 Innovations’ AlcoHAWK® Series of breath alcohol screeners are capable of testing several party-goers one after the other, making it a must-have for any summer event.

In 2008, 44 percent of deaths that occurred during holiday weekends were related to alcohol use. And, roughly 1,400 alcohol-related accidents took place over Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4th alone in the same year.

The AlcoHAWK Series of affordable breathalyzer devices test for the presence of alcohol at various levels, such as 0.02 percent no tolerance testing or 0.08 percent. The AlcoHAWK products are FDA- and DOT-cleared digital breath alcohol screeners.

Two of the most popular AlcoHAWK breathalyzers for consumers are:

The AlcoHAWK One Test, a single-use disposable breath alcohol test, features SmartCrystal Technology™ to determine the user’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in a matter of seconds. The One Test is a cost-effective option for individuals testing themselves or loved ones just a few times or less per month.

The AlcoHAWK Slim Ultra operates on a single button and includes removable mouthpiece covers, allowing multiple testers to use the device back-to-back. The Slim Ultra is the ideal device for portable testing with professional quality. Its sleek and compact design makes it easy to carry for personal use.

“We highly encourage those who consume alcohol to do so in an appropriate and safe manner, and our AlcoHAWK Series helps support this important message,” says Don Ryan, co-owner of Q3 Innovations, LLC. “Too many unnecessary and preventable alcohol-related accidents happen during the summer months. The One Test and Slim Ultra provide an affordable means of testing family and friends, and it fits right in your pocket or purse.”

The AlcoHAWK One Test is available in a two-pack unit in the Wal-Mart pharmacies for $9.99. The Slim Ultra can be found at CVS for $49.99 and includes three mouthpieces, an owner’s manual, a quick start guide and a one year warranty. AlcoHAWK digital units may also be found in Meijer pharmacy departments, as well as Shopko. All AlcoHAWK Series products can be found at www.alcohawk.com.

Q3 Innovations

Q3 Asset Acquisition, LLC doing business as Q3 Innovations, is a Quest Products-owned Independence, Iowa-based product design, development and distribution company creating innovative products with an emphasis in personal safety and monitoring devices. The AlcoHAWK® Series breath alcohol detectors are designed to provide a series that could meet the needs for a wide range of personal and professional alcohol testing applications. From low-cost semiconductor screeners to professional fuel-cell screeners, the AlcoHAWK® Series are affordable screening devices that allow the user to test for the presence of alcohol at threshold blood alcohol levels, such as 0.02 percent no tolerance testing or other popular levels such as 0.08 percent. To learn more, visit http://www.q3i.com.

Mr. Stratford gives a breathalyzer test to Bianca

Source: ABC Family – 10 Things I Hate About You: Won’t Get Fooled Again – July 15, 2009

“Our goal is to share a great technology with educators. We would like to aid in the quest to deter underage drinking and keep our children safe and on the path to success,” said Brian Eddy, CEO. “Parents are often interested in our products to help in the practice of a zero-tolerance atmosphere at home. Extending that practice to cover school activities sends a clear message that underage drinking is dangerous and will not be tolerated,” added Chad Ronnebaum, President.

To nominate a school or district and view full contest rules, please visit www.q3i.com. Entries close June 15, 2009,
with a random drawing held June 18, 2009.

The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is part of Q3’s AlcoHAWK® PT Series fuel-cell breathalyzer line. It features an advanced pressure sensor to ensure the user blows with enough force to start a test and that they continue to blow through the unit throughout the entire test. The PT Core™ sensor is robust and lasts for thousands of tests making it suitable for professional testing applications. This advanced sensor technology is not subject to acetones, which means there is no risk of false positives from the keytones found in people with diabetes and those on fad diets. The PT Core™ sensor offers greater linear accuracy and sensitivity than traditional semi-conductor breath alcohol testers, which is important when conducting professional alcohol screening. Breathalyzers using traditional semi-conductor sensors have a higher incidence of false positives from interfering substances such as keytones.

“We are very happy that we can offer such a technologically advanced model directly to consumers.  Now everyone has access to a fuel-cell breathalyzer at an affordable price”, said Brian Eddy, CEO.

The MSRP for the AlcoHAWK® PT500 Pro Kit is $299.99 and includes a hard case, soft carrying pouch, 2 AA batteries, 50 individually wrapped mouthpieces, owner’s manual, quick start guide and a one-year limited warranty. The MSRP for the AlcoHAWK PT500 gift box set is $199.99 and includes a soft carrying case, 5 individually wrapped mouthpieces, owner’s manual, quick start guide and a one-year limited warranty. Please visit Q3 Innovations online for more information about the new AlcoHAWK® PT Series, www.q3i.com.

The AlcoHAWK Slim offers a stylish way to make sure everyone stays safe. As awkward as it may seem to pull out a breathalyzer in the middle of a party, the Slim has the added bonus of looking like a cell phone or an MP3 player. [Full Story]

View a PDF of the article: College Circle Magazine – tech bytes: AlcoHAWK Slim – March 12-18, 2008

6 quirky but useful internet buys

NYU Girl 1 (mumbling almost incoherently): I’m not drunk! NYU Girl 2: Yes, you are! You’ve had like 10 beers! NYU Girl 1 (still mumbling): Yeah, 10 … minus 10 … The next time you have this late night argument with a friend, you’ll finally have the proof to back it up. Thinkgeek.com’s AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector is both portable and accurate, the site claims. After you breathe through its folding mouthpiece, the device displays your blood alcohol concentration on a two-digit LED screen. The response time is just five seconds, and a one-year warranty guarantees long-term accuracy. Carry it in your pocket or on your keychain and you’re ready for the weekend. [Full Story]

Source: Washington Square News – Forget books and shoes – March 10, 2008