Abstract: A fence gate latch mechanism for a fence gate is presented having a gate post positioned adjacent a fence post such that a space is defined between the gate post and the fence post. The fence gate latch mechanism includes a base plate attached to a sidewall of the gate post or the fence post within the space and an L-shaped latching member pivotally attached to the base plate and having an upper arm and a lower arm operating as a latching mechanism, the L-shaped latching member being positioned in the space such that no portion of the L-shaped latching mechanism extends beyond a front or top surface of a gate.

Abstract: An actuator system for fabricating a cavity within thermoplastic material includes a plurality of actuators arranged in an array. When dimensions of an item are determined, the actuator system may be programmed with data regarding such dimensions to fabricate a cavity for the item. A subset of the actuators, and distances by which each of the actuators is to be extended, may be selected based on dimensions of the item, in order to fabricate a cavity within the thermoplastic material that may accommodate the item therein. Additionally, the actuators and the distances may be selected based on intrinsic or extrinsic data regarding the item, and a cavity fabricated within the thermoplastic material may include one or more buffer zones or protective regions that are specifically formed with respect to aspects of the item.

Abstract: A package preparation system includes a material conveyable along a longitudinal direction and including two folded layers of polymeric film joined at a fold. The fold extends longitudinally and defines a first side of the material opposite an open second side. A first welding device forms partition welds located between the two folded layers and extending from the fold to a terminus inward of the open side. A second welding device forms first and second seal welds that extend from the fold to the open side and are spaced from each other by a length extending longitudinally and traversing a plurality of the partition welds. The system includes a device comprising a nozzle insertable in the open side, and clamps that traverse the length and temporarily seal the open side around the nozzle while the nozzle inflates interior channels defined between the plurality of partition welds.

Abstract: An actuator system for fabricating a cavity within thermoplastic material includes a plurality of actuators arranged in an array. When dimensions of an item are determined, the actuator system may be programmed with data regarding such dimensions to fabricate a cavity for the item. A subset of the actuators, and distances by which each of the actuators is to be extended, may be selected based on dimensions of the item, in order to fabricate a cavity within the thermoplastic material that may accommodate the item therein. Additionally, the actuators and the distances may be selected based on intrinsic or extrinsic data regarding the item, and a cavity fabricated within the thermoplastic material may include one or more buffer zones or protective regions that are specifically formed with respect to aspects of the item.

Abstract: A device having movable slats for visual display of a plurality of indicia, such as numbers, letters and/or symbols. The internal slat supporting structure is secured to prevent movement of portions thereof when struck or jostled. In some embodiments, the indicia are associated with the downs in a football game.

Abstract: A device having movable slats for visual display of a plurality of indicia, such as numbers, letters and/or symbols. The internal slat supporting structure is secured to prevent movement of portions thereof when struck or jostled. In some embodiments, the indicia are associated with the downs in a football game.

Abstract: The invention provides novel trioxane dimers having formulae III, IV or V: methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for treating cancer and/or malaria using these compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A device for keeping a golf score comprises two flat panels fastened to provide a space in between. The first face is equipped with nine horizontal slots, numbered 1 to 9 and the second face an equal number of slots numbered 10 to 18 representing the holes on a golf course. Indicating runners or slides operate in these slots which are equipped with stops providing spaces and numbers from 0 to 10 for each slot representing the number of strokes per hole. Indicating slots are of novel construction so as to be easily moveable and yet may be readily arrested and held in place opposite the number corresponding to the strokes taken by the player. Numbered wheels are provided for totalizing the score as the game progresses.

Abstract: A portable score keeping device for use in strenuous games such as tennis, racket ball, Ping-Pong, etc., suitable for attachment to the wrist or the waist of the player, is constructed so that successive points and games as they are scored may be fed into the device and totals shown through windows visible to the player. A novel ratchet and pawl arrangement facilitates the feeding in of data to the device and prevents errors which might be caused by improper registering or accidental movement of the mechanism during play.