Abstract: A garment is provided to be worn post-surgery during recovery from urological surgical procedure. The garment is in the form of men's underwear or brief, with features provided to assist in recovery and comfort of the user. The garment includes a center flap that can be opened to provide access to a center pocket that is aligned with the user's crotch. The center pocket contains a moldable body that can be molded to a particular shape to support and hold the user's penis in a pre-determined orientation to facilitate the recovery process. The flap also includes a pocket that can contain a heating/cooling pack that is arranged to apply heat/cooling to the surgical site. The garment is also configured to accept and support a medical drainage tube to drain the surgical wound, and a drainage pump as needed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decoys for simulating the movement of animals on land, air, or water. Embodiments of the invention include a small, enclosed, and portable unit containing a motor, a rechargeable power supply, a timing control mechanism, and a movable portion, such as a spool or a rotating shaft. The movable portion attaches to one or more animal decoys. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the movable portion is also controlled by a timing circuit and/or a microcontroller to vary the movement of the one or more animal decoys.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decoys for simulating the movement of animals on land, air, or water. The invention includes a small, enclosed, and portable unit containing a motor, a rechargeable power supply, a timing control mechanism, and a spool attached to a line. The line extends from the unit and attaches to one or more animal decoys and, at the end, to an anchoring mechanism (e.g., an anchor placed in the water or a tether attached to a tree or other stationary support). The anchoring mechanism preferably is attached to the line via a bungee cord or other flexible connection that exhibits elasticity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decoys for simulating the movement of animals on land, air, or water. The invention includes a small, enclosed, and portable unit that comprises a motor, a rechargeable power supply, a timing control mechanism, and a spool attached to a line. The line extends from the unit and attaches to one or more animal decoys and, at the end, to an anchoring mechanism (e.g., an anchor placed in the water or a tether attached to a tree or other stationary support). The anchoring mechanism preferably is attached to the line via a bungee cord or other flexible connection that exhibits elasticity.

Abstract: A system and method for providing for the embroidery of articles which allows a user to select an article to be created from an article with one or more article pattern pieces, select or create and place a design to be embroidered on the selected pattern piece or pieces, render a two-dimensional image of the pattern with design thereon into a three-dimensional object depicting the design to be embroidered on the article, and generating a data file with instructions for embroidering the design or designs on the one or more article pattern pieces and/or with instructions for cutting the article pattern pieces from a fabric and embroidering the design on the article pattern pieces.

Abstract: A system and method for providing for the embroidery of articles which allows a user to select an article to be created from an article with one or more article pattern pieces, select or create and place a design to be embroidered on the selected pattern piece or pieces, render a two-dimensional image of the pattern with design thereon into a three-dimensional object depicting the design to be embroidered on the article, and generating a data file with instructions for embroidering the design or designs on the one or more article pattern pieces and/or with instructions for cutting the article pattern pieces from a fabric and embroidering the design on the article pattern pieces.

Abstract: A method for creating and uploading a custom image or design for creating a 3D rendering of an article printed with the custom image or design is disclosed herein. An article is selected and displayed with pattern pieces for making the article on a display. The user selects and uploads an electronic file which includes a design that the user desires to place on the article and which is then positioned on one or more of pattern pieces as desired by the user. The 2D pattern pieces are then rendered into a 3D object that displays the article with the design on the article on a display. The user may then reconfigure the design on the article or proceed with printing the pattern pieces for making the article with the design thereon or transmit electronic instructions providing for the manufacture of the article with the design thereon.

Abstract: A device for fixating and/or supporting a wrist and hand of a patient during a radial artery procedure includes a frame. The frame includes a wrist frame member having a wrist support surface to receive the wrist of the patient. The frame includes a hand frame member having a hand support surface to receive the hand of the patient. The hand support member is pivotally connected to the wrist support member. The hand frame member is movable relative to the wrist frame member between a first position to a second position. In the first position, the hand support surface is at a first angle relative to the wrist support surface to hyperextend the wrist to promote access to the artery for the procedure. In the second position, the hand support surface and the wrist support surface are generally aligned to straighten the wrist and promote hemostasis after the procedure.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for positioning an embroidery pattern are provided. According to an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for positioning an embroidery pattern includes a central edge adapted to be positioned adjacent a centerline of an embroiderable, and an outer edge comprising a set of first, embroidery-positioning points. The set of first points is adapted to receive an adjacent marking to indicate a starting point for embroidering an embroidery pattern on the embroiderable.

Abstract: Hoop docking apparatuses and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substantially planar hoop dock having a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side of the hoop dock forms a docking recess shaped to approximately contour a portion of an embroidery hoop. The docking recess is operable to receive at least a portion of the embroidery hoop.

Abstract: Embroidery design transactional systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method for conducting embroidery design transactions includes receiving an embroidery design inputted by a user of a communication device to form a user-customized embroidery design. The user is associated with a user account. The method includes saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device in response to receiving a save request from the user to save the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. The method also includes initiating a monetary charge to the user account in response to saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device.

Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable comprising a magnetic hoop assembly for use in an embroidery machine. The magnetic hoop assembly includes a first hoop comprising a magnetic material and a second hoop comprising a quantity of metal sufficient for the first hoop to be attracted to the second hoop. The magnetic attraction between the first hoop and the second hoop enables the embroiderable to be held in place between the first hoop and the second hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to either the first hoop or second hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the first hoop or second hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed toward an apparatus and method for coupling an embroidery accessory to an embroidery machine. The apparatus includes a support bar. The support bar is coupled to the embroidery machine. The apparatus also includes a set of acceptors. The set of acceptors are attached to the support bar. The apparatus also includes an embroidery accessory. The embroidery accessory includes a set of attachment adapters. The set of attachment adapters are adapted to be coupled to the set of acceptors.

Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable. The placement holder comprises a metallic hoop for use in an embroidery machine. The metallic hoop contains a quantity of metal sufficient for a magnet to be attracted to the metallic hoop. An embroiderable is placed on top of the metallic hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to the metallic hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the metallic hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed toward an apparatus and method for coupling an embroidery accessory to an embroidery machine. The apparatus includes a support bar. The support bar is coupled to the embroidery machine. The apparatus also includes a set of acceptors. The set of acceptors are attached to the support bar. The apparatus also includes an embroidery accessory. The embroidery accessory includes a set of attachment adapters. The set of attachment adapters are adapted to be coupled to the set of acceptors.

Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable comprising a magnetic hoop assembly for use in an embroidery machine. The magnetic hoop assembly includes a first hoop comprising a magnetic material and a second hoop comprising a quantity of metal sufficient for the first hoop to be attracted to the second hoop. The magnetic attraction between the first hoop and the second hoop enables the embroiderable to be held in place between the first hoop and the second hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to either the first hoop or second hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the first hoop or second hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.

Abstract: A placement holder for an embroiderable. The placement holder comprises a metallic hoop for use in an embroidery machine. The metallic hoop contains a quantity of metal sufficient for a magnet to be attracted to the metallic hoop. An embroiderable is placed on top of the metallic hoop for embroidery. An adapter is attached to the metallic hoop. One end of the adapter is attached to the metallic hoop, and the other end of the adapter attaches to an attachment mechanism on a pantograph on the embroidery machine.

Abstract: A method and a computer-readable media product are provided to enable controlled access to an embroidery design. The product includes a computer-readable storage medium, on which encrypted data defining the embroidery design is stored. Design specification data on the embroidery design is also stored on the computer-readable storage medium in the clear, i.e., unencrypted form. The design specification data includes information on stitch count, size, and a number of colors embodied in the embroidery design. A user can freely access the design specification data to determine whether to purchase a password to unlock the embroidery design. If so, the user purchases the password, which enables decryption of the encrypted embroidery design into a clear graphic format.