Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with computerized item rental using beacons are described. In one embodiment, a method includes maintaining a data structure mapping user identifiers to beacon identifiers associated with rental items being rented by corresponding users. The example method may also receiving a beacon signal from a beacon device associated with a rental time. The example method may also include querying the data structure using a beacon identifier extracted from the beacon signal to determine if the rental item is rented or available for rent. The example method may also include creating an entry within the data structure to indicate that the rental item is now being rented.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an address management system that includes a registration service for receiving and validating address information for a user. Validation of a user's address information may involve consulting authoritative sources of information such as a governmental agency. Once validated, the registration service may issue and/or enable a user code that may be used as a key for retrieving the address information for the user. When a user requests a service from an application that requires an address, the user may supply the user code instead of an address. The application may retrieve from an address server at least a portion of the address associated with the registered user code.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with computerized item rental using beacons are described. In one embodiment, a method includes maintaining a data structure mapping user identifiers to beacon identifiers associated with rental items being rented by corresponding users. The example method may also receiving a beacon signal from a beacon device associated with a rental time. The example method may also include querying the data structure using a beacon identifier extracted from the beacon signal to determine if the rental item is rented or available for rent. The example method may also include creating an entry within the data structure to indicate that the rental item is now being rented.

Abstract: A device for setting a trap for a fur-bearing animal is described. The device provides leverage for a hunter to set and release a trap without exerting substantial force on the trap. A method for using the device to set and release traps is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting hydraulic or pneumatic hoses and electric cables which extend between a prime mover and a trailer, comprises an elongate channel shaped member 11 which is attached to an intermediate member 21, the intermediate member being attached to a bearing member 16. Elongate channel shaped member 11 can then swing from side to side and can hold the hoses or cables to prevent damage thereto. The cables can pass through the hollow bearing member 16 and into channel member 11 without needing to be unnecessarily exposed.