Abstract: The problem of potentially damaging a pallet layer that is gripped by clamps of a depalletizing tool is solved i) by detecting the real position of the layer using a pad on the tool that is movable with the clamps towards the pallet layer and whose detected stopping position determines the real position of the layer, and ii) while the layer is gripped by the clamp, by inserting under the layer curtains; the pressure on the layer by the clamps being adapted to the ease to go underneath the layer.

Abstract: A batting glove is disclosed, wherein the glove includes a base portion and a protective portion attached to the interior of the base portion and located between the base portion and a wearer's hand. The protective portion includes a material that attenuates impact forces and dampens vibrations associated with hitting a baseball or softball with a bat. Protection is achieved through placement of padding on the palmar surface of the joints connecting the phalanges with the metacarpals and on the palmar surface of the first, second and fifth digits. The shock-absorbing padding may be absent in areas of the palmar surface of the third and fourth digits.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates to a method for improving the security of authentication for client information in a payment system. The payment system may be applicable for credit card transactions such as may occur over the Internet or other networks. This is done with a system in which some of the client information currently required is not readily ascertainable to operators within the payment authorization system. In another aspect, a certificate is provided for use in a payment system. The payment system identifies an unknown person by the use of a private key and a public key. The private key is secretly held and is used to digitally sign and authenticate a payment using the public key. The payment system identifies the owner of the public key by the presentation of the digital signature from the private key and the public key. The certificate is an immutable form of the public key and identifying information.