Abstract: A vector editor for providing an integrated circuit datapath layout. For one aspect, vectors may be extracted from an integrated circuit design input file using a name-based vector extraction approach, a bus/connectivity-based vector extraction approach or another approach. Each vector may be represented as one of a row and a column, wherein the representation differs from that of the associated physical layout. Each bit slice associated with the integrated circuit layout is represented in an orthogonal manner to the vectors. For one aspect, instances of similar master cells may be represented using similar visual representations.

Abstract: The diffuse lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of strands of miniature lights branching off a power supply cord. An accessory anchor strap is provided for use when it is desired to secure the arrangement to a structure such as a patio umbrella or gazebo.

Abstract: The shaft mounted receptacle extension cord set comprises an extension cord including a receptacle head which is received within a housing having a flexible clip thereon which is engageable about a shaft. For protecting an unused receptacle from the ambient environment, a receptacle cover is releasably secured over each receptacle and fixed against loss by a tether secured to the housing.

Abstract: A connector bus and terminal block arrangement provides quick and secure solderless connections for the parallel connection of multiple power leads. The terminal bus uses an elongate strip of conductive material to electrically connect a multiplicity of terminal wires to a power lead in a solderless connection using a series of resiliently formed clips that provide rapid assembly of the wires in a secure connection. The connector arrangement facilitates its use in a terminal block arrangement that receives the connector in an electrically insulated arrangement. In addition, the terminal block has an arrangement that protects the connector from rain and water.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement is provided that is generally useful for a variety of outdoor lighting applications and in particular on patio umbrellas. The lighting has a radial arrangement of the lights that extend from a central connector box. The central connector box allows a multiplicity of light strings to emanate from a single power source. A diffuse and attractive light display is provided by the large number of small lights. A rain resistant cover over the central connector box protects against electrical shock. As an added safety feature the lighting arrangement will usually include a ground fault circuit interrupt device "GFCI" on a central power supply cord to prevent electrical shock. The ground fault interrupt is particularly advantageous when the lighting arrangement is located on conductive materials.

Abstract: Helium inflatable emergency locator balloon having a longitudinal body and side wings defining horizontally a triangular, bilaterally symmetrical tetralobate monochamber having a forward lobate nose, a rearward lobate hind section and flanking rearward lobate wings, the latter three lobate portions being in side by side spaced apart and unconnected relation to each other and the hind section end extending rearwardly slightly beyond the wind ends, and in inflated condition each of the body and wings defining in longitudinal cross section a bilaterally symmetrical convex profile having a slightly rounded upper side and underside, a small rounded leading edge and an acutely pointed trailing edge, and a respective tail of streamer strips attached to each of the hind section and wing ends, such strips preferably constituting tuned radar reflective dipole strips, and optionally alternatively similar dipole strips being individually loosely disposed within the balloon, and a gas supply device for inflating the ballo