All The Claims

1-41. (canceled)
42. A sling delivery system comprising:
an elongate sling;
a sleeve covering at least a portion of the sling; and
a spacer for positioning a portion of the sleeve away from the sling.
43. The system of claim 42, wherein the spacer positions a portion of the sleeve away from an intermediate portion of the sling.
44. The system of claim 42, wherein the sleeve comprises a first side and a second side and the spacer positions a portion of the second side of the sleeve away from the sling.
45. The system of claim 44, wherein the first side of the sleeve has a discontinuity.
46. The system of claim 45, wherein the discontinuity is located opposite the spacer.
47. The system of claim 42, wherein at least a portion of the spacer is located between the sling and the portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling.
48. The system of claim 42, wherein the spacer at least partially encloses the portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling.
49. The system of claim 48, wherein the spacer includes an indicator for identifying a portion of the spacer that includes a portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling.
50. The system of claim 42, wherein a portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling is affixed to the spacer.
51. The system of claim 50, wherein a portion of the sleeve is affixed to an end of the spacer that is farthest from the sleeve.
52. The system of claim 51, wherein the sleeve is not affixed to any portion of the spacer other than the end of the spacer.
53. The system of claim 42, wherein the spacer is a separate component from the sleeve.
54. A method for implanting a sling, the method comprising: delivering a sling assembly that comprises:
a sling;
a sleeve covering at least a portion of the sling; and
a spacer for positioning a portion of the sleeve away from the sling; and cutting the spacer.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein the portion of the sleeve is positioned such that cutting the spacer also cuts the sleeve to form two sleeve ends.
56. The method of claim 55, further comprising:
removing each of the two sleeve ends after cutting the spacer.
57. The method of claim 54, wherein:
the sleeve comprises first and second sides;
the spacer positions the second side of the sleeve away from the sling; and
the first side of the sleeve comprises a discontinuity.
58. The method of claim 57, wherein cutting the spacer also cuts the second side of the sleeve.
59. The method of claim 54, wherein cutting the spacer comprises a single incision.
60. The method of claim 54, further comprising:
removing the spacer after cutting the spacer.
61. The method of claim 54, further comprising:
removing the sleeve after cutting the spacer.
62. The method of claim 54, further comprising:
manipulating the spacer to adjust the position of the sling assembly before cutting the spacer.
63. The method of claim 54, wherein:
a portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling is affixed to the spacer at an end of the spacer that is farthest from the sling; and
cutting the spacer comprises severing the end of the spacer from the spacer such that the sleeve is no longer affixed to the spacer.
64. A sling assembly comprising:
a sleeve;
an elongate sling, wherein the sleeve encloses at least a portion of the sling; and
a structure for spacing a portion of the sleeve away from the sling.
65. The system of claim 64, wherein the structure is a handle for positioning the sling assembly.
66. The system of claim 64, wherein the structure is affixed to a portion of the sleeve positioned away from the sling.
67. The system of claim 64, wherein the structure is a separate component from the sleeve.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A method including:
receiving via a computing device a definition for a trading strategy including a first tradeable object and a second tradeable object;
receiving via the computing device an increase parameter;
receiving via the computing device a desired price and a desired quantity to buy or sell the trading strategy;
automatically placing via the computing device, upon receiving the desired price and the desired quantity, a first trade order for the first tradeable object having an order quantity, wherein the first trade order leans on a quantity in the second tradeable object based on the definition for the trading strategy, the desired price, the desired quantity, and market data for the second tradeable object;
detecting via the computing device an increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object; and
sending via the computing device a command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the increase parameter is one of defined as a percentage value, defined as an integer value, based on one or more defined risk parameters.
3. The method of claim 1, further including:
comparing via the computing device the increased leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object to the increase parameter;
determining via the computing device that the increase conforms to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased by more than or equal to the increase parameter;
determining via the computing device that the increase does not conform to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased less than the increase parameter; and
sending via the computing device the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when it is determined that the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
4. The method of claim 1, further including:
sending via the computing device a command to decrease the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object prior to detecting the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes commands to cancel the first trade order and submit a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes a command to place a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the definition for the trading strategy further includes a volume multiplier parameter, wherein the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object is determined based on a quantity available in the second tradeable object and the volume multiplier parameter.
8. The method of claim 1, further including:
displaying via the computing device the increased order quantity in relation to an indicator for the first trade order for the first tradeable object.
9. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored therein instructions executable by a processor, wherein the instructions are executable to:
receive a definition for a trading strategy including a first tradeable object and a second tradeable object;
receive an increase parameter;
receive a desired price and a desired quantity to buy or sell the trading strategy;
automatically place, upon receiving the desired price and the desired quantity, a first trade order for the first tradeable object having an order quantity, wherein the first trade order leans on a quantity in the second tradeable object based on the definition for the trading strategy, the desired price, the desired quantity, and market data for the second tradeable object;
detect an increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object; and
send a command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
10. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the increase parameter is one of defined as a percentage value, defined as an integer value, based on one or more defined risk parameters.
11. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the instructions are further executable to:
compare the increased leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object to the increase parameter;
determine that the increase conforms to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased by more than or equal to the increase parameter;
determine that the increase does not conform to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased less than the increase parameter; and
send the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when it is determined that the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
12. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the instructions are further executable to:
send a command to decrease the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object prior to detecting the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
13. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes commands to cancel the first trade order and submit a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
14. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes a command to place a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
15. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the definition for the trading strategy further includes a volume multiplier parameter, wherein the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object is determined based on a quantity available in the second tradeable object and the volume multiplier parameter.
16. The computer readable medium of claim 9, wherein the instructions are further executable to:
display the increased order quantity in relation to an indicator for the first trade order for the first tradeable object.
17. A system including:
a client device,
wherein the client device is adapted to receive a definition for a trading strategy including a first tradeable object and a second tradeable object,
wherein the client device is adapted to receive an increase parameter,
wherein the client device is adapted to receive a desired price and a desired quantity to buy or sell the trading strategy,
wherein the client device is adapted to automatically place, upon receiving the desired price and the desired quantity, a first trade order for the first tradeable object having an order quantity, wherein the first trade order leans on a quantity in the second tradeable object based on the definition for the trading strategy, the desired price, the desired quantity, and market data for the second tradeable object,
wherein the client device is adapted to detect an increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object, and
wherein the client device is adapted to send a command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the increase parameter is one of defined as a percentage value, defined as an integer value, based on one or more defined risk parameters.
19. The system of claim 17, wherein the client device is adapted to compare the increased leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object to the increase parameter, wherein the client device is adapted to determine that the increase conforms to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased by more than or equal to the increase parameter, wherein the client device is adapted to determine that the increase does not conform to the increase parameter when the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object increased less than the increase parameter, and wherein the client device is adapted to send the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object based on the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object according to the trading strategy when it is determined that the increase conforms to the increase parameter.
20. The system of claim 17, wherein the client device is adapted to send a command to decrease the order quantity of the first trade order for the first tradeable object prior to detecting the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
21. The system of claim 17, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes commands to cancel the first trade order and submit a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
22. The system of claim 17, wherein the command to increase the order quantity of the first trade order includes a command to place a second trade order for the first tradeable object with a quantity based on the definition for the trading strategy and the increase in the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object.
23. The system of claim 17, wherein the definition for the trading strategy further includes a volume multiplier parameter, wherein the leaned on quantity in the second tradeable object is determined based on a quantity available in the second tradeable object and the volume multiplier parameter.
24. The system of claim 17, wherein the client device is adapted to display the increased order quantity in relation to an indicator for the first trade order for the first tradeable object.

1. A lacrosse head, comprising:
a pair of opposing sidewalls each having a top end and a bottom end;
a base portion extending between and connecting said bottom ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls;
a scoop portion extending between and connecting said top ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls;
a netting coupled to at least said scoop portion and said pair of opposing sidewalls; and
at least one retention partition directing a lacrosse ball away from said pair of opposing sidewalls and enhancing ball control within the lacrosse head;
said at least one retention partition offset from a horizontal reference line by a predetermined angle for directing said lacrosse ball away from said pair of opposing sidewalls;
said at least one retention partition extending substantially across a width of said netting and substantially defining a ball retention region and at least one peripheral region of said netting;
said at least one peripheral region extending between said ball retention region and said pair of opposing sidewalls;
said at least one retention partition sufficiently extending from said netting for contacting said lacrosse ball and assisting in retaining said lacrosse ball within said ball retention region;
said at least one retention partition offset from a shooting strip portion of said netting for rolling said lacrosse ball along said shooting strip portion when throwing said lacrosse ball from said lacrosse head;
wherein said ball retention region is a center area of said netting; and has a shape selected from the group consisting of a diamond shape, a circular shape, a polygonal shape, and an elliptical shape.
2. The lacrosse head of claim 1 wherein said netting includes a shooting string extending laterally between said pair of opposing sidewalls with said at least one retention partition extending from said shooting string by said predetermined angle.
3. The lacrosse head of claim 1 wherein said netting includes a shooting string extending laterally between said pair of opposing sidewalls with said ball retention region extending from said shooting string by said predetermined angle.
4. The lacrosse head of claim 1 wherein said at least one retention partition comprises:
at least one stringing retention detent woven through said netting, said at least one stringing retention detent protruding from said netting and adapted for contacting said lacrosse ball and retaining said lacrosse ball within said ball retention region.
5. The lacrosse head of claim 4 wherein said at least one stringing retention detent is woven through at least one hole formed within said pair of opposing sidewalls.
6. The lacrosse head of claim 5 wherein said at least one stringing retention detent comprises at least one of a nylon material, a polyester material, and a cotton material.
7. The lacrosse head of claim 1 wherein said at least one peripheral region extends between said ball retention region and said scoop portion.
8. The lacrosse head of claim 1 wherein said at least one peripheral region extends between said ball retention region and said base portion.
9. A lacrosse head, comprising:
a pair of opposing sidewalls each having a top end and a bottom end;
a base portion extending between and connecting said bottom ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls;
a scoop portion extending between and connecting said top ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls;
a netting coupled to at least said scoop portion and said pair of opposing sidewalls; and
at least one detent coil coupled to said netting for directing a lacrosse ball away from said pair of opposing sidewalk and enhancing ball control within said lacrosse head;
said at least one detent coil extending above said netting and along a predetermined length of said netting for directing said lacrosse ball away from said pair of opposing sidewalls;
said at least one detent coil substantially defining a ball retention region and at least one peripheral region of said netting;
said at least one detent coil contacting said lacrosse ball and assisting in retaining said lacrosse ball within said ball retention region;
said at least one peripheral region extending between said ball retention region and said pair of opposing sidewalls;
said netting including a shooting strip portion extending an entire length of said netting;
said at least one detent coil laterally offset from said shooting strip portion;
wherein said netting comprised a substantially shallow pocket and;
wherein said ball retention region has a shape selected from the group consisting of a diamond shape, a circular shape, a polygonal shape, and an elliptical shape.
10. The lacrosse head of claim 9 wherein said netting has a shallow pocket comprised of at least one of a traditional pocket and a mesh pocket.
11. The lacrosse head of claim 9 wherein said at least one detent coil is formed from at least one stringing retention detent woven through said netting and protruding above said netting.
12. The lacrosse head of claim 9 wherein said at least one stringing retention detent is woven through at least one hole formed within said pair of opposing sidewalls.
13. The lacrosse head of claim 9 wherein said at least one stringing retention detent extends substantially across a width of said netting so as to define a center area of said netting tapering toward said pair of opposing sidewalls.
14. The lacrosse head of claim 9 wherein said at least one stringing retention detent is formed from at least one of a nylon material, a polyester material, and a cotton material.
15. A lacrosse head, comprising:
a pair of opposing sidewalls each having a top end and a bottom end;
a base portion extending between and connecting said bottom ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls;
a scoop portion extending between and connecting said top ends of said pair of opposing sidewalls; and
a netting coupled to said pair of opposing sidewalls and including at least one pair of stringing detent coils for enhancing ball control within said lacrosse head;
said at least one pair of stringing detent coils substantially defining a ball retention region, a shooting strip region, and at least one peripheral region of said netting;
said at least one pair of stringing detent coils assisting in retaining a lacrosse ball within said ball retention region and blocking said lacrosse ball from rolling toward said pair of opposing sidewalls;
said at least one pair of stringing detent coils extending along a predetermined length of said netting;
said shooting strip portion forming a central portion of said netting extending along an entire length of said netting;
said at least one pair of stringing detent coils offset from said shooting strip portion for quickly rolling said lacrosse bail along said shooting strip portion.
16. The lacrosse head of claim 15 wherein said at least one peripheral region extends between said ball retention region and at least one of said scoop portion, said base portion, and said pair of opposing sidewalls.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. An editing apparatus comprising:
a storage unit configured to store a plurality of templates in each of which a pattern used in editing at least one object and a size of each object are defined;
an object acquiring unit configured to acquire an object targeted for editing;
a template acquiring unit configured to acquire, from the storage unit, a template in which the object acquired by the object acquiring unit is editable;
a determination unit configured to determine whether a size of the object acquired by the object acquiring unit is different from the size defined in the template;
an embedding unit configured to, in a case where the determination unit determines that the size of the object acquired by the object acquiring unit is different from the size defined in the template, modify the object in accordance with the size defined in the template and embed the modified object into the template;
a calculation unit configured to calculate a difference between the size defined in the template and the size of the object acquired by the object acquiring unit, as a consequence of the embedding unit embedding the object into the template; and
an output unit configured to output an evaluation based on the difference calculated by the calculation unit.
2. The editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the object has an attribute representing either text data or image data.
3. The editing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, in a case where the object acquired by the object acquiring unit has an attribute representing text data and the determination unit determines that the size of the object is larger than the size defined in the template, the embedding unit changes a font size of the object so as to embed the object into the template in accordance with the size defined in the template.
4. The editing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, in a case where the object acquired by the object acquiring unit has an attribute representing image data and the determination unit determines that the size of the object is larger than the size defined in the template, the embedding unit performs trimming processing on the object so as to embed the object into the template in accordance with the size defined in the template.
5. The editing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising:
a table configured to associate, for each of the plurality of templates, the number of objects having an attribute representing text data in the template, the number of objects having an attribute representing image data in the template, and a storage location of the template,
wherein the template acquiring unit references the table using the number of the objects representing text data and the number of the objects representing image data, the objects being acquired by the object acquiring unit, and acquires a template that corresponds to the numbers of the objects.
6. The editing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, in a case where the determination unit determined that the size of the object acquired by the object acquiring unit is smaller than or equal to the size defined in the template, the object is embedded into the template with a font size of the object acquired by the object acquiring unit.
7. An editing method performed by an editing apparatus for editing an object using a template, the method comprising:
acquiring an object targeted for editing;
acquiring a template into which the acquired object can be edited, from a memory that stores a plurality of templates in each of which a pattern used in editing an object and a size of each object are defined;
determining whether a size of the acquired object is different from the size defined in the template;
modifying the acquired object in accordance with the size defined in the template and embedding the modified object into the template in a case where it is determined that the size of the acquired object is deferent from the size defined in the template;
calculating a difference between the size defined in the template and the size of the acquired object, as a consequence of the object being embedded into the template; and
outputting an evaluation based on the calculated difference.
8. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a computer executable program, the program comprising:
acquiring an object targeted for editing;
acquiring a template in which the acquired object is editable, from a memory that stores a plurality of templates in each of which a pattern used in editing at least one object and a size of each object are defined;
determining whether a size of the acquired object is different from the size defined in the template;
modifying the object in accordance with the size defined in the template and embedding the modified object into the template in a case where it is determined that the size of the acquired object is different from the size defined in the template;
calculating a difference between the size defined in the template and the size of the acquired object, as a consequence of the object being embedded into the template; and
outputting an evaluation based on the calculated difference.