Abstract: A band of a plurality of link sets is provided wherein each link set comprises a link wherein a first side of such link is bent to form a spring lock, a link wherein a second side of such link is bent to form a spring clip, and a pin extending through the spring lock. The link sets are joined together by inserting the spring lock of one link set into the spring clip of a proximate link set. The band is wrapped around a pipe, the pipe is placed against a second pipe in an orientation in which the pipes are to be joined, the pins are extended from the band to make contact with the second pipe, the band is slid along the length of the pipe until the pins lay above the surface of the pipe, and the contour is marked on the pipe.

Abstract: Activity-based sampling provides useful and relevantly focused diagnostic data, connected to improve a developer's understanding. An application invokes log-event procedures, causing a logger to check logging conditions and make a log entry when a logging condition is satisfied. The logger has a set of log-enabled activities, and one or more start-events with respective sampling frequency conditions. One logging condition is that a current activity-id be log-enabled. Another states that if the current activity-id is not log-enabled but the log-event procedure identifies a start-event consistent with the sampling frequency condition, the activity is log-enabled and a log entry is made. Creation of a child activity by a parent activity which is in the set of log-enabled activities is noted in the log, and the child is automatically log-enabled. A log consumer may reside inside or outside the application. Event Tracing for Windows services can be enhanced to support activity-based sampling.

Abstract: Activity-based sampling provides useful and relevantly focused diagnostic data, connected to improve a developer's understanding. An application invokes log-event procedures, causing a logger to check logging conditions and make a log entry when a logging condition is satisfied. The logger has a set of log-enabled activities, and one or more start-events with respective sampling frequency conditions. One logging condition is that a current activity-id be log-enabled. Another states that if the current activity-id is not log-enabled but the log-event procedure identifies a start-event consistent with the sampling frequency condition, the activity is log-enabled and a log entry is made. Creation of a child activity by a parent activity which is in the set of log-enabled activities is noted in the log, and the child is automatically log-enabled. A log consumer may reside inside or outside the application. Event Tracing for Windows services can be enhanced to support activity-based sampling.

Abstract: A band of a plurality of link sets is provided wherein each link set comprises a link wherein a first side of such link is bent to form a spring lock, a link wherein a second side of such link is bent to form a spring clip, and a pin extending through the spring lock. The link sets are joined together by inserting the spring lock of one link set into the spring clip of a proximate link set. The band is wrapped around a pipe, the pipe is placed against a second pipe in an orientation in which the pipes are to be joined, the pins are extended from the band to make contact with the second pipe, the band is slid along the length of the pipe until the pins lay above the surface of the pipe, and the contour is marked on the pipe.

Abstract: A feeding bag system, comprising at least one reusable feeding bag suitable for holding liquids and solid foods, each bag defining a mouth at an upper end of the bag, and a plurality of attachments for regulating the passage of material into or out of the bag, each attachment having a connecting assembly for detachably connecting the attachment to the mouth of the at least one bag to form a liquid-proof seal therewith.