Abstract: A universal adapter device and a universal attachment system for securing a carrier to any number of types of roof racks having round, square, rectangular, or oval crossbars. The universal attachment system has two adapter devices, each with a mounting surface having a contour capable of receiving and securing a crossbar of round, oval, square, or rectangular shape. The two devices are fastened tightly together around the crossbar, to provide a secure mount for a carrier or other frame. One of the two parts may be integrated into the mounting surface of a carrier. The other of the two parts is a universal adapter device that may be used with other carrier mounting hardware.

Abstract: A method of business for sending a customized gift package to a recipient comprises offering a plurality of customized gift package options to a user and receiving a selected gift package option from a user, offering a plurality of gift options to a user and receiving a selected gift option from a user, and transferring the information corresponding to the selected gift package option and the selected gift option to at least one point of distribution for assembly and shipping of a customized gift package comprising the selected gift package option and the selected gift option.