Abstract: A system for integrating third-party software components with point of sale (POS) systems includes a memory and a processor in communication therewith. The processor deploys a POS adapter on a POS system. The POS adapter configures a framework for the POS system, interacts with transaction data generated by the POS system, generates an API request based on the first configured framework, accesses a façade gateway based on the API request, and receives one or more responses to the first API request from the façade gateway. The façade gateway translates the API request to be interpretable by the third-party software components, transmits the translated API request to the third-party software components, receives a response to the API request from the third-party software components, translates the response to be interpretable by the POS adapter, and transmits the translated response to the POS adapter such that it is executable by the POS system.

Abstract: A system for integrating third-party software components with point of sale (POS) systems includes a memory and a processor in communication therewith. The processor deploys a POS adapter on a POS system. The POS adapter configures a framework for the POS system, interacts with transaction data generated by the POS system, generates an API request based on the first configured framework, accesses a façade gateway based on the API request, and receives one or more responses to the first API request from the façade gateway. The façade gateway translates the API request to be interpretable by the third-party software components, transmits the translated API request to the third-party software components, receives a response to the API request from the third-party software components, translates the response to be interpretable by the POS adapter, and transmits the translated response to the POS adapter such that it is executable by the POS system.

Abstract: A method for forming a control arm is provided. The method includes providing an insert and a mold and also includes overcasting the insert within a metal in the mold. The insert defines a recess that is shaped for receiving a mating component. After the insert is overcast within the metal, the mating component may be positioned or mounted within the recess of the insert. A related control arm is also provided.

Abstract: A method for forming a control arm is provided. The method includes providing an insert and a mold and also includes overcasting the insert within a metal in the mold. The insert defines a recess that is shaped for receiving a mating component. After the insert is overcast within the metal, the mating component may be positioned or mounted within the recess of the insert. A related control arm is also provided.

Abstract: A curling iron operable to protect a portion of the user's skin that is adjacent the heating element from incidental contact with the heating element. The curling iron further includes a handle that is integrally mounted to the heating element. A shield is slidably mounted to the handle and is configured to be deployed to substantially extend the length of the heating element. The shield is further configured to be rotatable about the circumference of the heating element so as to maintain a position such that the shield is intermediate the heating element and the user's skin.

Abstract: A light weight storage bag specifically designed for various types of boots and accessories. The bag fully opens to securely hold one or two pairs of boots while protecting them from moisture and dust in a neat, organized and fashionable manner.