Abstract: A locking dog assembly including a body including inner cavity with a lower opening, a first locking dog at least partially extending through a first side of the body and displaceable into and out of the inner cavity, a second locking dog at least partially extending through a second side of the body, opposite the first side, and displaceable into and out of the inner cavity, and a mechanism for simultaneous displacement of the first and second locking dogs with mechanical advantage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a sterile drape with a surgical table are described. The system includes a sterile drape and at least one securement device that secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. The securement device may be an adhesive sticker having a perforation. Because of the perforation, the sticker is prone to break under small levels of force exerted on the sticker. In this way, a user can visually determine whether potential breaches of sterility have occurred when the sticker has broken. Additionally, the system may include magnets, weights, poly-ties, rubber bands, hooks, clips, buckles, adhesive tabs, straps, tape, and the like to secure the sterile drape to the surgical table. In this way, the surgical table can be prepared, the sterile drape can be installed, and the drape can be secured to the table to prevent breaches of sterility.

Abstract: Fuel senders and methods of assembling fuel senders are disclosed. Fuel senders according to the present disclosure include a housing with detector retaining structure, a detector that is wedged against an inside surface of the housing by the detector retaining structure, and a connector for electrically coupling the detector to a display device. In some embodiments, the detector retaining structure consists of two ribs extending longitudinally along the inside surface of the housing.

Abstract: Fuel senders and methods of assembling fuel senders are disclosed. Fuel senders according to the present disclosure include a housing with detector retaining structure, a detector that is wedged against an inside surface of the housing by the detector retaining structure, and a connector for electrically coupling the detector to a display device. In some embodiments, the detector retaining structure consists of two ribs extending longitudinally along the inside surface of the housing.

Abstract: A method for toll-based routing is described. A routing table that associates a cost and a quality factor with each destination in a network is built. One or more data packets are received. A neighboring node to send the one or more data packets is selected based on the routing table and user preferences of an originator or intended receiver of the one or more data packets. The one or more data packets are sent to the selected neighboring node. A routing report that indicates routing of the one or more data packets is sent to a toll service.

Abstract: A method for hosting an asset title is described. An asset title is received from a first user device. The asset title is stored. The method also includes communicating with an index to create a master title status and location record. The method may be performed by a registry.

Abstract: A method for enterprise purchasing and payment in an online purchasing and payment system is disclosed. The identity of an enterprise user that is accessing the online purchasing and payment system may be verified. The purchase of an item selected by the enterprise user based on a set of enterprise rules may be authorized. A credit-worthiness determination about the enterprise may be made. Both the authorizing and credit-worthiness determination may be performed in the online purchasing and payment system. An order for a merchant of the selected item may be created based on a description of the selected item.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for listing aggregation. The present invention may include a selection module configured select one or more publishers from a plurality of independent publishers in response to user input. The independent publishers are registered to distribute and publish a listing for a user. The invention may also include an authorization module configured to accept authorization from the user to publish the listing with the selected publishers. Additionally, the invention may include a procurement module configured to arrange for the publication of the listing with the selected publishers by way of electronic communication. Advantageously, the invention reduces the difficulty of listing an advertisement with more than one publisher.