Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for generating an image of a wine bottle label. The system includes a database of wine bottle label images, an integration engine for selecting at least one wine label image from the database, and a means for outputting the image. The output can be either in a printed format or electronic. The image can be outputted in a format that includes other information relevant to the recipient, such as place of purchase, or commemorative information. The system also provides a means for to integrate the acquisition and outputting of label images with existing inventory management and point of sale systems.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imaging an arcuate surface of an object such as a bottle with a label thereon. Such bottle may be a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the bottle is placed into an imaging chamber. Preferably, space between the imaging chamber and the wine bottle is covered with a flexible material to exclude light from the chamber. A scanner, or imaging device, is moved either manually or under the control of a microprocessor with respect to the bottle to image the bottle label. Either the scanner travels along an arcuate path around the bottle or the bottle rotates on a turntable to cause the label to move past a stationary scanner. A controller is associated with the imaging device and/or the turntable to control movement of the imaging device or the turntable to cause imaging of the bottle label. The image of the scanned label may be stored in memory, sent to a printer, or wirelessly transmitted to remote storage and/or output devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent compression. In certain embodiments an energy source is applied to the limb to facilitate intermittent compression treatment. In certain embodiments, intermittent compression is applied to a limb for pre-determined periods.

Abstract: A molded article having a field of molded hooks formed integrally thereon is made in a mold in which the hook-forming cavities are on a surface of a retractable mold insert. The insert is retracted from the molded article prior to the article's release from the mold, so that the molded hooks do not experience excessive shear forces as the article is removed from the mold cavity. The invention is especially useful when the draft angle of the hook-bearing surface of the molded article is less than about 45°.

Abstract: A mold insert is mountable on an inner surface of a mold cavity, the mold insert having a molding surface that is a complement of a desired molded structural feature. The mold insert is easily removed from the mold by accessing the front, inner surface of the mold cavity, to facilitate repair, replacement, or exchange of the mold insert.