Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method for customizing an apparatus, and system for customizing an apparatus are disclosed. A user interface may allow a user to define content for customizing a selected apparatus. Based on the selected apparatus and the user-defined content, a label may be created that can be applied to the apparatus by a user. In this manner, an apparatus may be customized by applying and/or reapplying a label with user-defined content.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multi-functional accessory serves as a platform for implementing modifications to a product in a time-saving and less costly manner, whereas the modifications would otherwise be made to the product itself. In an embodiment, the product is inserted into the multi-functional accessory. In an embodiment, the multi-functional accessory may be utilized in applications with exposure to a liquid or moisture and in dry applications with no or minimal exposure to a liquid or moisture.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multi-functional accessory serves as a platform for implementing modifications to a product in a time-saving and less costly manner, whereas the modifications would otherwise be made to the product itself. In an embodiment, the product is inserted into the multi-functional accessory. In an embodiment, the multi-functional accessory may be utilized in applications with exposure to a liquid or moisture and in dry applications with no or minimal exposure to a liquid or moisture.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method for customizing an apparatus, and system for customizing an apparatus are disclosed. A user interface may allow a user to define content for customizing a selected apparatus. Based on the selected apparatus and the user-defined content, a label may be created that can be applied to the apparatus by a user. In this manner, an apparatus may be customized by applying and/or reapplying a label with user-defined content.

Abstract: An ultraviolet target designator and methodology that utilizes ultraviolet radiation from a laser designator to remotely designate targets for various applications. In one embodiment, the ultraviolet laser designator is used to remotely designate a target for insects to fly to so as to collect environmental information. In another embodiment, the ultraviolet laser operates in the solar blind region to remotely designate a target. When used in conjunction with a solar blind camera, the targeting can be performed without detection by infrared or visible detection devices.

Abstract: An ultraviolet target designator and methodology that utilizes ultraviolet radiation from a laser designator to remotely designate targets for various applications. In one embodiment, the ultraviolet laser designator is used to remotely designate a target for insects to fly to so as to collect environmental information. In another embodiment, the ultraviolet laser operates in the solar blind region to remotely designate a target. When used in conjunction with a solar blind camera, the targeting can be performed without detection by infrared or visible detection devices.

Abstract: A gauge system for measuring internal diameters of tubular openings is provided. The gauge includes a support shaft, a planar surface coupled to the support shaft, and an elongate holder to movably hold a pair of measuring rods having tapered gauge ends with reference measurement markings. The planar surface supports a container in an upright position. The container includes a finish having an opening with a first predetermined inner diameter and a second predetermined inner diameter wherein the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The holder includes collars at both ends which are adapted to receive the measuring rods and allow the rods to move parallel to the vertical axis of the system and from an initial position into an extended position. The holder is pivotally mounted on the support shaft so as to allow a user to move the holder about the support shaft and relative to the planar surface and position one of the measuring rods above the finish opening.

Abstract: A measuring device for measuring the thread start distance of a thread formed on an outer surface of a container finish is provided. The measuring device includes a base having a first surface for receiving a rim of a container finish, a support member, a gauge, and a counterweight to balance the measuring device on the finish. The support member is movably attached to the base and adjacent the first surface. A side surface of the support element is in contact with the container finish. The gauge is attached to the base and a gauge actuator having a roller contact member is operatively associated with the gauge. The gauge actuator measures the distance between the rim of the container finish and a thread start point of the thread of the container finish, S-dimension, as the gauge actuator moves along an upper base line of the thread.

Abstract: A measuring device for measuring the finish height of a container is provided. The measuring device includes a base having a first surface for receiving a rim of a container finish, a support member, a gauge, and a counterweight to balance the measuring device on the finish. The support member is movably attached to the base and adjacent the first surface. A side surface of the support element is in engagement with the container finish. The gauge is attached to the base and a gauge actuator of the gauge is operatively associated with the gauge. The gauge actuator measures a vertical distance between the rim of the finish and a bottom end of the container finish as the gauge actuator moves along the bottom end of the container finish.

Abstract: A method and apparatus based on the exploitation of quantum effects related to stimulated emission for detecting the presence of aircraft or missile exhaust plumes in the atmosphere. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed toward detecting electromagnetic radiation due to the presence of chemical compounds existing in the exhaust plume which occur in areas of the spectrum not normally interrogated; that is, in the regions of 0.2-200 microns and 1 KHz-1000 GHz.