Abstract: A suitcase having a base and a lid where the lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies is disclosed. The lid may comprise an upper shell, and the base may comprise a lower shell. The upper shell and the lower shell may be seamlessly formed to create a water resistant and/or waterproof suitcase. The suitcase may have an extendable trolley handle assembly that is externally attached to the base of the suitcase using a plurality of mounting clips. The trolley handle assembly may comprise a pair of extrusion assemblies that are connected to the base of the suitcase and connected to each other by a grip. The suitcase may also have a removably secured interior liner. The interior liner may include a plurality of grommets and a plurality of fastener portions to releasably attach to the suitcase.

Abstract: The invention includes a system for assembling greeting cards using online computer software and a printer. Personalized, affordable greeting cards can be sent using the greeting card system of the invention. The greeting card may be made with slits inside, in order to place an insert, which has personalized content selected online and printed by a user's printer and then separated and placed into each slit. Users can buy greeting cards with slits and greeting card inserts in bulk with the online system of the present invention. Using an online computer system, cards can be personalized with the greeting cards' verse, and for each occasion. Buying greeting cards using the described system allows the consumer to save time and money. The greeting cards with slits can come in an infinite amount of designs and be used interchangeably for different occasions. Reminders may be emailed for holidays and personal special occasions.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members that are to receive an expansion device for radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded tubular connection.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members that are to receive an expansion device for radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded tubular connection.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: An improved system and method for the transmission of information between a plurality of wagering terminals (peripherals and other downstream devices) and a central wagering hub (processing center) for use in association with wagering and/or pari-mutuel wagering applications is herein disclosed.

Abstract: A flow control system for an apparatus for radially expanding tubular members.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: A tray (201) comprises electrically conductive material and has at least one hand-graspable fixture (203). This hand-graspable fixture comprises an electrical conductor (301) disposed in a location that is likely to be operably interacted with by a human who grasps the hand-graspable fixture. A capacitively-coupled RFID tag is then disposed on the hand-graspable fixture with a first antenna plate (303) being electrically coupled to the tray and a second antenna plate (304) that electrically couples to the electrical conductor. A corresponding tray receiving compartment (400) has a front lip (401) over which the tray must pass and upon which the tray will rest when properly disposed within the tray receiving compartment. One or more capacitively-coupled RFID tag reader antennas (402) are disposed proximal to the front lip. These antennas may be positioned to facilitate reading the capacitively-coupled RFID tag when the tray is properly disposed within the tray receiving compartment.

Abstract: A method of controlling the material properties of a tubular member including positioning a pressure source within the tubular member; and operating the pressure source to generate a pressure cycle signal.

Abstract: A tubular apparatus and method, according to which a first tubular member is adapted to be lowered into a well bore and a second tubular member is connected to the first tubular member. A third tubular member is normally connected to the first tubular member and disconnected from the second tubular member, and is adapted for movement relative to the first and second tubular members to disconnect from the first tubular member and connect to the second tubular member.

Abstract: A method of coupling tubular members.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: A method of applying an axial force to a first piston positioned within a first piston chamber including applying an axial force to the first piston using a second piston positioned within the first piston chamber.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a tubular member to a preexisting structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling two elements including an outer tubular member defining one or more outer tubular member slots, an inner tubular member defining one or more inner tubular member slots positioned within the outer tubular member, and a coupling assembly for releasably coupling the outer tubular member to the inner tubular member, including a tubular coupling body movably coupled to the inner tubular member, a coupling arm extending from the tubular coupling body, and a coupling element extending from the coupling arm, the coupling element adapted to mate with at least one outer tubular member slot and at least one inner tubular member slot.