Abstract: The Load-Helper™ invention consists of a combination of enclosures, strapping materials, fasteners, and fabric that improves the securement of loads under transport. The invention is also a method and system for securing loads during transport by using adjustable securing mechanisms configured to apply to a variety of loads and transport means, including ladders, dry-wall, lumber, pipe, and trucks. The device wraps around the ends or securing points of items to be hauled and is secured by ropes or straps to prior art tie-down ropes. One version of the invention is Secure-Master™ which secures items for storage. Other versions of the invention include the Ladder-Master™ which secures ladders.

Abstract: A technique for determining the number of users or client computers which transact with a server program during a given period of time. The technique is used to ensure that more users or client computers are not transacting with the server program than operative program licenses allow. The technique is embodied in a license management routine that reads and parses data entries in the server program's audit log to determine the number of users or client computers transacting with the server program over a time period. Client-server computing environments that record transactions in an audit log can employ this technique to monitor server program usage and to ensure that the appropriate number of client program licenses are obtained.