ROSARY

Abstract

The invention provides an abbreviated rosary associated with a handheld item. The rosary includes end-indexers, a triad of indexers, a hexad of indexers, and an intermediate indexer interposed the triad and hexad. A religious icon can be further included. The rosary can be attached to, engaged with or integral with the handheld item.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO EARLIER FILED APPLICATION

The present application claims the benefit of and is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 29/432,534 filed Sep. 17, 2012.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a rosary and items comprising the rosary.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Rosaries are used for keeping track of the number of particular prayers recited during a prayer session. The typical rosary has five decades, i.e. five groups of ten, of indexers, e.g. beads, of the same kind or type, wherein the decades are separated by individual indexers. The indexers of the decades may be different or the same as the individual separator indexers. The typical rosary also includes a triad of indexers that are the same as the indexers of the decades and two additional separator indexers, one on each end of the triad. A religious icon, such as a cross, crucifix, dove, Marian image, icthus, nimbus, branch, angel, or other such icon, is also included.

Abbreviated rosaries having less than five decades are also known. These typically include: a) a single decade of indexers and a religious icon; and b) a single decade of indexers, a religious icon, and a triad of indexers, the two groups being separated by a separator indexer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an improved rosary that has substantially less indexers than a typical rosary and that facilitates praying of the rosary while a person conducts routine tasks. This compact rosary is easier to carry than the typical rosary and can be incorporated into or engaged with the structure of almost any hand-held item.

In one aspect, the rosary comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of, in sequence (in series), a first end-indexer, a triad of second indexers, a separator-indexer (or an intermediate indexer), a hexad of second indexers, and a second end-indexer. The rosary optionally further comprises at least one religious icon.

Another aspect of the invention provides a handheld utensil comprising: a) a body comprising a grasping portion; b) a rosary comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of, in sequence, a first end-indexer, a triad of second indexers, a separator-indexer, a hexad of second indexers, and a second end-indexer, wherein the rosary is engaged with (attached to or integral with) the grasping portion; and c) at least one religious icon.

Some embodiments of the rosary include those wherein: a) the second indexers of the triad and hexad are of the same type and/or of the same kind; b) the first end-indexer and the second-end indexer are of the same type, of the same kind and/or have the same first feature; c) the first end-indexer, the separator indexer, and the second-end indexer are of the same type, of the same kind and/or have the same second feature; d) the second indexers of the triad and hexad are different than the first end-indexer and the second-end indexer, and optionally different than the separator indexer; e) the at least one religious icon is disposed adjacent an end-indexer; f) the second indexers of triad and hexad are different than the first end-indexer, the separator indexer, and the second-end indexer; g) the indexers of the rosary are defined by markings, grooves, notches, channels, ridges, swells, colors and/or lines; h) the rosary is rigid or semi-rigid; i) the indexers of the rosary do not comprise a chain, cord, string, rope, metal fastener or thread; j) the indexers of the rosary are linked to one another, such as by a chain, cord, string, rope, metal fastener or thread; k) a combination thereof; l) the indexers of the triad and hexad are the same; m) the first end-indexer, the separator indexer, and the second-end indexer are the same; or n) a combination thereof

Some embodiments of the handheld item include those wherein: a) the handheld item is selected from the group consisting of a cooking utensil, writing utensil, stylus, tool, keychain fob, jewelry, pendant, necklace, bracelet, earring, hairpin, bookmark, card or combination thereof; b) the body is part of a handle of the hand-held item; c) the rosary is attached to, engaged with, or integral with the body; d) the body is rigid or semi-rigid; and/or e) the writing utensil is a pen, pencil, marker, stylus or combination thereof. In some embodiments, the rosary is printed onto a handheld item.

Some embodiments of the invention comprise a handheld item comprising a rosary comprising in series a first end indexer, a triad of indexers, an intermediate indexer, a hexad of indexers and a second end indexer. The handheld item can further comprise a religious icon. The rosary can be linear, curved, twisted or forms an open or closed loop.

Some embodiments of the invention comprise an open or closed loop shaped handheld item comprising a rosary comprising in series a first intermediate indexer, a triad of indexers, a second intermediate indexer and a hexad of indexers adjacent to both the first intermediate indexer and the second intermediate indexer.

The specification discloses one or more embodiments that incorporate features of this invention. The disclosed embodiment(s) exemplify the invention. The scope of the present invention is not limited solely to the disclosed embodiments. The invention includes all combinations and sub-combinations of the various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein. These and other aspects of this invention will be apparent upon reference to the following detailed description, examples, claims and attached figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skill in the pertinent art to make and use the invention. The following drawings are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 depicts front elevation of a first embodiment of the rosary of the invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a front elevation of a second embodiment of the rosary of the invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a front elevation of a third embodiment of the rosary of the invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a front elevation of a fourth embodiment of the rosary of the invention.

FIG. 5 depicts a front elevation of a fifth embodiment of the rosary of the invention.

FIGS. 6A and 6B depict side and front elevations, respectively, of a pen comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 7 depicts a front elevation of a solid body comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 8 depicts a front elevation of a combination pen and stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIGS. 9A and 9B depict a front elevation of an alternate embodiment of a combination pen and stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 10 depicts a front elevation of a stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIGS. 11A and 11B depict a front elevation of another alternate embodiment of a combination pen and stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 12 depicts a front elevation of a mechanical pencil comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIGS. 13A and 13 B depict a front elevation of another alternate embodiment of a combination pen and stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 14 depicts a front elevation of an alternate stylus comprising a rosary of the invention.

FIG. 15 depicts a top plan view of a ring or pendant style rosary of the invention.

FIG. 16 depicts a top plan view of an alternate ring or pendant style rosary of the invention.

FIG. 17 depicts a top plan view of an alternate ring or pendant style rosary of the invention.

FIG. 18 depicts a top plan view of an alternate rosary of the invention.

FIG. 19 depicts a top plan view of an alternate rosary of the invention.

FIG. 20A depicts a side elevation view of an alternate rosary of the invention.

FIG. 20B depicts an end view of the rosary of FIG. 20A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Although a rosary is typically used by the Catholic faithful to keep track of the number of Hail Mary prayers, Lord's Prayer (Our Father prayer), Glory Be prayers, Apostle's Creed, Nicene Creed, Hail Holy Queen and/or other such prayers recited during a prayer session, it can be used by those of other religions to keep track of other prayers recited, such as psalms, verses, proverbs, etc., especially those taken from a religious text, such as the Bible, Koran, or Torah.

The indexers of the rosary can be made of any material or combination of materials suitable for making hand-held items. Suitable materials include metal, wood, plastic, rubber, foam, glass, gem, jewel, stone, rock, cardboard, masonite, concrete, leather, cord, string, rope, thread, wire, cork, gel, cloth, synthetic material, pewter, alloy, polymer, any other material known for making a hand-held item and combinations thereof.

FIG. 1 depicts a first embodiment of a rosary (1) of the invention comprising in series a first end-indexer (2), a triad of indexers (3), a hexad of indexers (5), an intermediate indexer (4) interposed the triad and hexad, and a second end-indexer (6) at an opposite end of the rosary from the first end-indexer. The indexers of the hexad and triad are of the same type or share at least one first feature in common, and the first end-indexer, second end-indexer and intermediate indexer each share at least one second feature in common, wherein the first and second features are of the same type. For example the triad and hexad share the same first color or same first color scheme, and the first end-indexer, second end-indexer and intermediate indexer share the same second color or same second color scheme. Even though the indexers (2-6) have the same shape they are depicted in different shades to indicate at least two different colors or color schemes. The triad and hexad need not be the darker color. They can be the lighter color. This rosary can be made of foam, rubber, sponge, gel, wood, metal, plastic, glass, stone, cloth, ceramic, cardboard, paper, leather, pulp, pressboard, a combination thereof or any other material(s) described herein or known for use in making handheld items. In some embodiments, the indexers of the hexad and triad are the same, and the first end-indexer, second end-indexer and intermediate indexer are the same but differ by at least one feature from the indexers of the triad and hexad.

The rosary (1) can be a rod or tube. The tube embodiment permits insertion of a handheld utensil (not depicted) therein. For example, a writing utensil or finger can be placed through the tube rosary, which can serve as a grip. The tube rosary can also serve as a finger cuff (sleeve), which is optionally incorporated into the finger of a glove.

FIG. 2 depicts a second rosary (10) comprising in sequence a first end-indexer (14), a triad of indexers (11), an intermediate indexer (15), a hexad of indexers (12), and a second end-indexer (16). The indexers are defined by and spaced from each other by grooves (channels, 13). In some embodiments, the rosary (10) is a single body, wherein the grooves (13) define the indexers (11, 12, 14-16). In some embodiments, the indexers (11, 12, 14-16) are affixed to a central body. In some embodiments, the indexers (11, 12, 14-16) are slideably engaged with central body. In some embodiments, the indexers (11, 12, 14-16) are removably or permanently engaged with the central body. The indexers (14, 15, 16) are depicted as being wider or longer than the indexers of the triad (11) and hexad (12); however, the reverse is also possible. The rosary (10) can be a rod, tube or stick. It can be flat or have a cross-section (perpendicular to the lengthwise axis of the rosary) that is round, ovular, square, triangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, pentagonal, hexagonal or other such geometric shape.

FIG. 3 depicts another rosary (20) comprising in series a first end-indexer (21), a triad of indexers (22), an intermediate indexer (23), a hexad of indexers (24) and a second end-indexer (25). The indexers, which are rings or bands, all have a flat circumferential surface such that the silhouette or profile of each indexer, when the rosary is assembled as depicted, is rectangular.

FIG. 4 depicts an alternate embodiment of the rosary of FIG. 1. This rosary (30) comprises in series a first end-indexer (31), a triad of indexers (32), an intermediate indexer (33), a hexad of indexers (34) and a second end-indexer (35). The indexers of the hexad and triad have the same first shape (cylindrical with rounded circumferential surface), and the indexers of the other three indexers (31, 32 33) have the same second shape (cylindrical with flat circumferential surface), wherein the first shape is different than the second shape. Moreover, the indexers of the triad and hexad are shorter (as their length is measured along the lengthwise axis of the rosary) than the other three indexers (31, 32 33).

FIG. 5 depicts an alternate embodiment of the rosary of FIG. 4. The rosary (40) comprises in series a first end-indexer (41), a triad of indexers (42), an intermediate indexer (43), a hexad of indexers (44) and a second end-indexer (45). The indexers of the hexad and triad have the same first shape (rounded circumferential surface), and the indexers of the other three indexers (41, 42, 43) have the same second shape (rounded circumferential surface with a wider arc), wherein the first shape is different than the second shape. Moreover, the indexers of the triad and hexad are shorter (as their length is measured along the lengthwise axis of the rosary) than the other three indexers (41, 42, 43)

FIG. 6A depicts a side elevation of a writing utensil (50) comprising a rosary (52) according to the invention. The rosary can be engaged with, affixed to or integral with the body (51) of the writing utensil. FIG. 6B depicts a front elevation of the writing utensil (50) further comprising a religious icon (53), which can serve as the clip of the writing utensil. The writing utensil can be a pen, pencil, mechanical pencil, marker, etc.

FIG. 7 depicts a handheld utensil (55) comprising a body, a rosary and a religious icon (60). The rosary comprises in series a first end-indexer (56), a hexad of indexers (57), an intermediate indexer (58), a triad of indexers (59) and a second end-indexer (61). The indexers are defined by grooves. The grooves and religious icon can be etched or molded. The grooves can also space the indexers apart. The handheld utensil optionally includes a marking area (62), which can further include printed and/or etched markings, such as text, logo, artwork or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the grooves defining the indexers, and therefore the indexers themselves, completely or partially circumscribe the handheld utensil. The utensil can be a stick, keychain, rod, tube, handle, pendant, jewelry or any other item that can be held.

FIG. 8 depicts a top plan view of a handheld utensil (65) comprising a combination of a stylus (66), pen (69), rosary (68), religious icon (67).

FIG. 9A depicts a top plan view of a handheld utensil (70) comprising a combination of a stylus (71), rosary (72), mount (73), tethered cross (76), cap (75) and clip (74). The cap can be slid off of one end in the direction of arrow (A), flipped over and slid onto the end with the stylus leaving exposed the pen (77) depicted in FIG. 9B.

FIG. 10 depicts a side elevation view of a handheld utensil comprising a stylus, rosary, clip, mount and religious icon (80), which is etched, lathed, sanded, engraved or printed onto the utensil.

FIG. 11A depicts a front elevation of a retractable or telescopic handheld utensil (85) comprising a stylus and rosary at one portion and a stylus, cap (87) and clip (88) at the other portion. The rosary can be inserted in and out of the cap in the direction of arrow B to provide the retracted handheld utensil depicted in FIG. 11B.

FIG. 12 depicts a handheld utensil (90) comprising a mechanical pencil, clip (91), eraser (92), religious icon (93) and rosary (94). This rosary, i.e. the lines defining the indexers of the rosary, can be molded into (be integral with) or it can be slid onto (permanently or removably) or attached to (permanently or removably) the body of the pencil.

FIG. 13A depicts a front elevation of a handheld utensil (95) comprising a keychain, fob or pendant, rosary (96), religious icon (97), stylus (98), and pen (99), which can be slid into and out of the body of the keychain. This particular embodiment comprises a screw thread as a means to secure the pen either with the shaft of the pen in the body (as depicted in FIG. 13A) or with the shaft of the pen exposed and the loop in the body (as depicted in FIG. 13B). Other connections means such as press-fit, snap-fit, pressure fit or combinations thereof can be employed to pen to the body of the keychain.

The handheld utensil (100) of FIG. 14. In this embodiment, however, it comprises an insert (103) onto which a message-bearing material, e.g. paper, cloth, plastic, rubber or other material, can be secured and placed about the shaft of the insert. In this way, prayers can be written on the message-bearing material so that a user of the rosary can recite prayers on the message-bearing material.

FIG. 15 depicts a top plan view of a loop shaped handheld item comprising a rosary (105) comprising in series a first end indexer (107), a triad of indexers (108), an intermediate indexer (109), a hexad of indexers (110) and a second end indexer. The handheld item can further comprise a religious icon (106). The loop can be an open or closed loop and can comprise any top plan view geometric shape, e.g. circle (depicted), oval, square, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, decagon, dodecagon, etc. The intermediate, first end and second end indexers (107, 109, 111) are depicted as having substantially the same size and shape and as being larger and of a different geometric shape than the indexers of the triad (108) and hexad (110). Likewise, the indexers of the triad and hexad have substantially the same size and shape. The item can be a pendant, bracelet, necklace, ring, or other such item.

FIG. 16 depicts a top plan view of an alternate loop shaped handheld item comprising a rosary (115) which comprises in series a first intermediate indexer (116), a triad of indexers (117), a second intermediate indexer (118) and a hexad of indexers (119) adjacent to both the first intermediate indexer (116) and the second intermediate indexer (118). This particular embodiment is different than others described herein in that it does not have end indexers and is a continuous rosary. It optionally further comprises a religious icon (120) which can be integral with or tethered to (depicted) the rosary.

FIG. 17 depicts a top plan view of an alternate linked handheld item comprising a rosary (125) which comprises in series a first end indexer (126, a square gem), a triad of indexers (127, three octagonal star-shaped gems), an intermediate indexer (128, a square gem), a hexad of indexers (129, three octagonal star-shaped gems), and a second end indexer (130, a square gem). The handheld item also comprises a keychain ring (131), and a cross (132) tethered to the ring. The rosary is also attached to the ring. In some embodiments, the indexer comprises a bead, ball, stone, gem, jewel, drop or other such item used for making jewelry.

FIG. 18 depicts a handheld item of the invention comprising a card or stick having an integral rosary defined by notches in the periphery of the card. The rosary (135) comprises in sequence a first end indexer (140), a triad of indexers (136), an intermediate indexer (137), a hexad of indexers (138) and a second end indexer (139). A cross (141, religious icon) can be printed onto the rosary. The first end indexer, intermediate indexer and second end indexer have the same first axial length (as measured along the axis of the card or stick), and the indexers of the triad and hexad have the same second axial length, wherein the first and second axial lengths are different, e.g. the first axial length is greater than the second axial length. The item also comprises a hole (143) through which a ring (142) can be engaged.

FIG. 19 depicts a handheld item (145) comprising a flat body (146) and a rosary comprising a religious icon (147), a first end indexer (148), a triad of indexers (149), a separator indexer (150), a hexad of indexers (151) and a second end indexer (152). The indexers and/or the religious icon can be defined by holes, recesses, indentations, bosses, bumps, or other such markings. The indexers can also be printed, laminated, engraved, etched, adhered, engaged or pressed on the flat body. The flat body can be a card or other such body.

FIG. 20A depicts a handheld item (155) comprising an elongate body (162) having grooves (notches) and that define a triad of indexers (158), a separator indexer (159), and a hexad of indexers (160). A first end indexer (157) and a second end indexer (161) are defined by the periphery of the body and the grooves. FIG. 20B depicts an end view of the item. The body can comprise a resilient, flexible, semi-rigid or rigid material. For example, the body can comprise a flexible or semi-rigid material that allows flexure in the direction of Arrow F such that the elongate body can be placed over and grasp another elongate object such as a writing utensil, handle, finger, stick, etc.

In some embodiments, the invention comprises a handheld item and a rosary of the invention printed, lathed, embossed, pressed, engraved, and/or etched onto the handheld item. For example, the invention can be a card having a rosary printed, embossed, pressed, engraved, and/or etched thereon. In some embodiments, the invention comprises a handheld item and a rosary of the invention cut out of the handheld item. For example, the invention can be a card having a rosary with the indexers cut out (such as with a die) of the card, such that the indexers are defined by holes in the card. The rosary can also be formed by lathing the surface of a body to form grooves, recesses or indentations defining the indexers. The indexers can be drops of material adhered to or molded into a handheld item, wherein the indexers are placed in series or sequence as defined herein. Combinations of these embodiments are contemplated.

In some embodiments, the rosary (FIG. 18, (135)) of the invention is used as follows. A person holding the rosary begins with a sign of the cross and recites an Apostle's Creed while placing a finger or thumb at the cross (141). They then recite an Our Father prayer on the intermediate indexer (137). They then recite three Hail Mary prayers, one on each indexer of the triad (136) and end the triad by reciting a Glory Be prayer. They then recite a first Holy Mystery and an Our Father prayer at the first end indexer (140). They then recite ten Hail Mary prayers by reciting one at each of the indexers of the triad (136), one at the intermediate indexer (137), and one at each of the indexers of the hexad (138) and end that decade of Hail Mary prayers with a Glory Be prayer at the second end indexer. They then recite a second Holy Mystery and an Our Father prayer at the second end indexer (139). They then recite another decade of Hail Mary prayers using each indexer in reverse order from the hexad, the intermediate indexer and the triad to end back at the first end indexer. This process of recitation of the Hail Mary prayers, Our Father prayers, Glory Be prayers and Holy Mysteries is repeated until five decades of Hail Mary prayers are completed. After the fifth decade, a Hail Holy Queen prayer is recited. All of these prayers and Holy Mysteries and the method of praying the rosary are well known to Catholic faithful and are further described by the Vatican and other sources (http://www.rosary-center.org/howto.htm). The Holy Mysteries are represented by four groups, each having five individual mysteries. The groups are the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries and the Luminous Mysteries (Mysteries of Light). The Joyful Mysteries include the annunciation, the visitation, the nativity, the presentation, and the finding of Jesus in the temple. The Sorrowful Mysteries include the agony in the garden, the scourging at the pillar, the crowing with thorns, the carrying of the cross, the crucifixion. The Glorious Mysteries include the resurrection, the ascension, the descent of the Holy Spirit, the assumption of Mary, and the coronation of Mary. The Luminous Mysteries include the baptism of Jesus, the miracle at the wedding at Cana, the proclamation of the kingdom, the transfiguration of Jesus, and the institution of the Eucharist.

In view of the above description and the examples described herein and depicted in the drawings, one of ordinary skill in the art will be able to practice the invention as claimed without undue experimentation. The examples should not be considered exhaustive, but merely illustrative of only a few of the many embodiments contemplated by the present invention.

The above is a detailed description of particular embodiments of the invention. It will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A rosary comprising in sequence a first end indexer, a triad of indexers, an intermediate indexer, a hexad of indexers, and a second end indexer, wherein the first end indexer, intermediate indexer and second end indexer comprises indexers that are different than the triad and hexad of indexers.

2. A loop rosary comprising in series a first intermediate indexer, a triad of indexers, a second intermediate indexer and a hexad of indexers adjacent to both the first intermediate indexer and the second intermediate indexer.

3. The rosary of claim 1, wherein the triad of indexers and the hexad of indexers are of the same type and/or of the same kind and different than the first end indexer, second end indexer and intermediate indexer.

4. The rosary of claim 3, wherein the triad of indexers and the hexad of indexers have the same size, shape, appearance, color and/or surface texture.

5. The rosary of claim 1, wherein the first end indexer, second end indexer and intermediate indexer are of the same type and/or of the same kind and different than the triad of indexers and the hexad of indexers.

6. The rosary of claim 5, wherein the first end indexer, second end indexer and intermediate indexer have the same size, shape, appearance, color and/or surface texture.

7. The rosary of claim 1 further comprising a religious icon.

8. The rosary of claim 7, wherein the indexers of the rosary are defined by markings, grooves, notches, channels, ridges, embossings, cuts, swells, colors, etched lines, engraved lines, bead, ball, stone, gem, jewel, drop, other item used for making jewelry, or a combination thereof.

9. The rosary of claim 7, wherein the indexers of the rosary are linked to one another.

10. The rosary of claim 7, wherein rosary is linear, curved, twisted, forms an open loop or forms a closed loop.

11. The rosary of claim 7 comprising a cross-section, perpendicular to the lengthwise axis of the rosary, that is round, flat, ovular, square, triangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal, octagonal, nonagonal, decagonal, undecagonal, dodecagonal or other geometric shape.

12. The rosary of claim 7, wherein an indexer is selected from ring, band, bead, ball, stone, gem, jewel, drop, jewelry finding, other item used for making jewelry, or a combination thereof.

13. The rosary of claim 12, wherein the circumferential surface of the rings or bands is flat, rounded or irregular.

14. The rosary of claim 7, wherein the indexers of the triad and hexad are shorter, as measured along the lengthwise axis of the rosary, than the first end indexer, intermediate indexer and second end indexer, or wherein the indexers of the first end indexer, intermediate indexer and second end indexer are shorter, as measured along the lengthwise axis of the rosary, than the indexers of the triad and hexad.

15. A handheld item comprising the rosary of claim 1.

16. The handheld item of claim 15, wherein the item is selected from the group consisting of a rod, tube, handle, jewelry, cooking utensil, writing utensil, stylus, tool, keychain fob, jewelry, pendant, necklace, bracelet, earring, hairpin, bookmark, finger sleeve, cuff, glove, card or combination thereof.

17. The handheld item of claim 16, wherein the writing utensil is a pen, mechanical pencil, pencil, marker, stylus or combination thereof.

18. The item of claim 15, wherein the rosary is attached to, engaged with, or integral with the handheld item.

19. The item of claim 15, wherein the rosary is removably, slideably, or permanently attached to or engaged with the handheld item.

20. The item of claim 15, wherein the indexers completely or partially circumscribe the handheld item.

21. The item of claim 15 further comprising a body, wherein the rosary is retractable in and out of the body.

22. A rosary comprising in sequence a first end indexer adjacent a triad of indexers, which is adjacent an intermediate indexer, which is adjacent a hexad of indexers, which is adjacent a second end indexer, wherein:

a. the first end indexer, intermediate indexer and second end indexer comprise indexers that are different than the triad and hexad of indexers;

b. the triad of indexers and the hexad of indexers are of the same type and/or of the same kind and different than the first end indexer, second end indexer and intermediate indexer; and

c. the first end indexer, second end indexer and intermediate indexer are of the same type and/or of the same kind and different than the triad of indexers and the hexad of indexers.