Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for defining a landscape boundary. The invention comprises a longitudinal log having spaced apart ends, one of which is pronged and the other is flanged. The pronged and flanged ends are configured so as to engage one another by virtue of a pivot pin or locking pin arrangement. In this fashion, several logs can be fastened together and arranged in a variety of curved paths if necessary so as to define a landscape boundary. The invention also includes a lighting element to provide illumination to the landscape where the invention is used. The method of the present invention is directed to the steps of constructing a landscape boundary incorporating the apparatus of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method and apparatus for processing gas discharge tubing. The apparatus includes a manifold pumping station, a fill and evacuation station and a data acquisition station. The data acquisition station enables the processor of the tubing to input, record and archive manufacturing data such as the identity of the electrode manufacturer, the tube length and diameter, the date of processing the serial number of the tube, the fill gas, the temperature of the glass during processing, the vacuum pressure inside the tube, the current used to bombard the tube, and other variables.