Abstract: A retainer has an arm support portion and at least three arms extending from the arm support portion. The at least three arms are resiliently flexible. A grip member is provided on each one of the at least three arms. Each grip member is capable of engagement with a surface. During use of the retainer, the at least three arms are in a flexed or loaded position and each grip member is in engagement with the surface. The at least three arms provide a spring force to the surface through the grip members to securely mount the retainer on the surface. An object can be supported by the retainer.

Abstract: A retainer has an arm support portion and at least three arms extending from the arm support portion. The at least three arms are resiliently flexible. A grip member is provided on each one of the at least three arms. Each grip member is capable of engagement with a surface. During use of the retainer, the at least three arms are in a flexed or loaded position and each grip member is in engagement with the surface. The at least three arms provide a spring force to the surface through the grip members to securely mount the retainer on the surface. An object can be supported by the retainer.

Abstract: A system and method for creating works using software on a server accessed online is disclosed. The works are then downloadable in electronic format which can be used in conjunction with another machine. In certain embodiments, the software is embroidery design software which enables the user to create embroidery design data files and download them for use on an embroidery machine. In various embodiments, users are enabled to upload existing embroidery design data files and modify them or convert them, or upload non-embroidery design graphics files and convert them into embroidery design data files. Multiple users may be given access to the same file stored on the server. A subscription system can be implemented to charge users for use based on projects, functionality, time, or flat rates.