Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying images to food items, such as toast, includes a controllable at least one controllable heating elements directed to as to be disposed along a surface of an associated food item. The heating element is controllable along the surface in accordance with stored image data to apply the image to a food item. Image data is receivable from a data device such as a smart phone, tablet or computer either via a direct data connection or via a wide area network such as the Internet. Images are retrievable in accordance with payment or sponsorship.

Abstract: A global treasury monitoring system can provide a single centralized system of record for maintaining and updating global treasury limits to enable an organization to consistently allocate, apply and manage such limits across multiple types of platforms. Through a single system of record for the management of global treasury limits, an organization may comprehensively assess its risk exposure at any given time and make adjustments to limits on a real-time basis in response to rapidly-changing market conditions. The global treasury monitoring system can provide an organization with the ability to access, evaluate and reconfigure recorded treasury limits in real-time through various graphical user-interfaces (GUIs) accessible to users at various global locations. As treasury limits are utilized the system may update the availability of such limits so that an organization's risk exposure may be constantly monitored and assessed.

Abstract: A system for managing and processing exceptions to shared global treasury limits across multiple different platforms can be utilized by an organization to eliminate inconsistent client experiences and increase overall operating efficiency. A management and processing system can decision transactions of clients (e.g., customers, users, members, account-holders, clients, and the like) through a combination of straight-through and manual processes that are utilized according to select qualifying criteria. The system provides for auto-decisioning of low-risk, low-amount transactions while enabling authorized users to manually decision and otherwise manage transactions through various workflow-driven graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intraluminal prosthesis within a patient's body includes an inner sheath having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal inner sheath ends, and a nose cone connected to the distal inner sheath end. An intraluminal prosthesis sheath has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal intraluminal prosthesis sheath ends and a hollow intraluminal prosthesis sheath bore at least partially surrounding the inner sheath. A stopper is connected to the inner sheath at a location longitudinally spaced from the nose cone and extends radially between the inner sheath and the intraluminal prosthesis sheath. An annular intraluminal prosthesis space is defined radially between the intraluminal prosthesis sheath and the inner sheath and longitudinally between the stopper and the nose cone. A method for delivering an intraluminal prosthesis within a patient's body is also described.

Abstract: A global treasury monitoring system can provide a single centralized system of record for maintaining and updating global treasury limits to enable an organization to consistently allocate, apply and manage such limits across multiple types of platforms. Through a single system of record for the management of global treasury limits, an organization may comprehensively assess its risk exposure at any given time and make adjustments to limits on a real-time basis in response to rapidly-changing market conditions. The global treasury monitoring system can provide an organization with the ability to access, evaluate and reconfigure recorded treasury limits in real-time through various graphical user-interfaces (GUIs) accessible to users at various global locations. As treasury limits are utilized the system may update the availability of such limits so that an organization's risk exposure may be constantly monitored and assessed.

Abstract: A system for managing and processing exceptions to shared global treasury limits across multiple different platforms can be utilized by an organization to eliminate inconsistent client experiences and increase overall operating efficiency. A management and processing system can decision transactions of clients (e.g., customers, users, members, account-holders, clients, etc.) through a combination of straight-through and manual processes that are utilized according to select qualifying criteria. The system provides for auto-decisioning of low-risk, low-amount transactions while enabling authorized users to manually decision and otherwise manage transactions through various workflow-driven graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Abstract: A method for compressing an intraluminal prosthesis provides a mesh tube having first and second longitudinally spaced tube ends and a hollow tube bore located therebetween. The intraluminal prosthesis is completely inserted into the hollow tube bore. The tube is stretched in a longitudinal dimension, which reduces the tube in a radial dimension and causes the intraluminal prosthesis to radially compress.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intraluminal prosthesis within a patient's body includes an inner sheath having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal inner sheath ends. A nose cone is connected to the distal inner sheath end. An intraluminal prosthesis sheath has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal intraluminal prosthesis sheath ends and a hollow intraluminal prosthesis sheath bore at least partially surrounding the inner sheath. The intraluminal prosthesis sheath is adapted for movement relative to the inner sheath. A stopper is connected to the inner sheath at a location longitudinally spaced from the nose cone. The stopper extends radially between the inner sheath and the intraluminal prosthesis sheath. An annular intraluminal prosthesis space is defined radially between the intraluminal prosthesis sheath and the inner sheath and longitudinally between the stopper and the nose cone. The annular intraluminal prosthesis space is adapted to contain a compressed intraluminal prosthesis.

Abstract: A method for compressing an intraluminal prosthesis provides a mesh tube having first and second longitudinally spaced tube ends and a hollow tube bore located therebetween. The intraluminal prosthesis is completely inserted into the hollow tube bore. The tube is stretched in a longitudinal dimension, which reduces the tube in a radial dimension and causes the intraluminal prosthesis to radially compress. An apparatus for compressing an intraluminal prosthesis is also described.

Abstract: A method and implementation of retail management is presently disclosed. An arrangement is provided in which information is obtained on one or more status indicators of a retail sales establishment. An arrangement is provided for dispatching a message to sales personnel of the retail sales establishment in connection with the status indicator, so as to solicit a response following the status indicator.

Abstract: A power supply is disclosed which includes a transformer unit for converting AC voltage to DC voltage. An end effecter is provided and is electrically connected to the transformer unit for receiving DC voltage. The end effecter is received in a battery receptacle of a battery-powered item, to supply electrical power thereto.

Abstract: A mobile showroom system having Internet access for e-commerce transactions. The system comprises one or more articles of commerce provided for physical presentation to a customer in a first showroom. The system also comprises a customer system which is operably positioned in the first showroom for providing information to the customer about the one or more articles of commerce, and for facilitating an e-commerce transaction for the purchase of select ones of the one or more articles of commerce. The customer operates the customer system to obtain information about the select ones of the one or more articles of commerce. The customer also performs the e-commerce transaction utilizing the customer system. The one or more articles of commerce and the customer system are then relocated to a second showroom in response to predetermined criteria.