Abstract: A device for coupling a propulsor to a marine vessel. A rail is configured for attachment to the marine vessel. A carriage is moveable relative to the rail into first and second positions. A shaft has a first end pivotally coupled to the marine vessel and a second end for coupling to the propulsor. An actuator is configured to pivot the shaft relative to the marine vessel to thereby move the propulsor into and between stowed and deployed positions. A lock is manually operable to fix the carriage in the first position in which the actuator prevents manual pivoting of the shaft and alternatively in the second position in which the shaft is permitted to be manually pivoted.

Abstract: A secure electronic procurement system allows a user (e.g. pharmacist) to order and confirm receipt electronically over a network (e.g. Internet) goods normally subject to a verifiable chain of custody (e.g. narcotics, controlled drugs and substances, other public distribution regulated goods or valuables). The system includes hardware and software for a user device, a secure procurement system, a supplier system and a certificate authority to authenticate communications, particularly user orders and confirmed receipts. The supplier system may be a legacy EDI based order system. Copies of electronic orders, shipping notices and receipts confirming shipment received together with digital signatures are securely stored for audit trail purposes. Business rules within the secure procurement system operate to ensure proper adherence to the chain of custody.

Abstract: A secure electronic procurement system allows a user (e.g. pharmacist) to order and confirm receipt electronically over a network (e.g. Internet) goods normally subject to a verifiable chain of custody (e.g. narcotics, controlled drugs and substances, other public distribution regulated goods or valuables). The system includes hardware and software for a user device, a secure procurement system, a supplier system and a certificate authority to authenticate communications, particularly user orders and confirmed receipts. The supplier system may be a legacy EDI based order system. Copies of electronic orders, shipping notices and receipts confirming shipment received together with digital signatures are securely stored for audit trail purposes. Business rules within the secure procurement system operate to ensure proper adherence to the chain of custody.