A thread protector that has an external sleeve to protect threads disposed on a tubular member. The thread protector includes a flange disposed on a first end of the external sleeve to be engageable with an end of the tubular member. The thread protector also includes a securing apparatus extending from the flange to frictionally engage an inner side of the tubular member to maintain the thread protector's engagement with the tubular member, the securing apparatus including a magnet that increases the force of the frictional engagement of the securing apparatus with the inner side of the tubular member. The securing apparatus can also extend from the flange to frictionally engage an inner side of the tubular member to maintain the thread protector's engagement with the tubular member, the securing apparatus rotatable relative to the external sleeve. A method of protecting pin threads of pin ends of tubular members by installing a thread protector on an end of a tubular member.

A thread protector that has an external sleeve to protect threads disposed on a tubular member. The thread protector includes a flange disposed on a first end of the external sleeve to be engageable with an end of the tubular member. The thread protector also includes a securing apparatus extending from the flange to frictionally engage an inner side of the tubular member to maintain the thread protector's engagement with the tubular member, the securing apparatus including a magnet that increases the force of the frictional engagement of the securing apparatus with the inner side of the tubular member. The securing apparatus can also extend from the flange to frictionally engage an inner side of the tubular member to maintain the thread protector's engagement with the tubular member, the securing apparatus rotatable relative to the external sleeve. A method of protecting pin threads of pin ends of tubular members by installing a thread protector on an end of a tubular member.

A coin anti-theft device for tracking a location of stolen coins to facilitate apprehension of thieves and recovery of stolen property includes a sleeve. A plurality of coins is positioned within the sleeve. A processor is positioned within the sleeve. A global positioning system transceiver is electrically coupled to the processor. The global positioning system transceiver is designed to wirelessly communicate with a global positioning system unit wherein the global positioning system transceiver is designed to identify a geographic location of the sleeve. A wireless communication transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless communication transmitter is designed to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device wherein the wireless communication transmitter is designed to send the geographic location of the sleeve to the electronic device.

A coin anti-theft device for tracking a location of stolen coins to facilitate apprehension of thieves and recovery of stolen property includes a sleeve. A plurality of coins is positioned within the sleeve. A processor is positioned within the sleeve. A global positioning system transceiver is electrically coupled to the processor. The global positioning system transceiver is designed to wirelessly communicate with a global positioning system unit wherein the global positioning system transceiver is designed to identify a geographic location of the sleeve. A wireless communication transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless communication transmitter is designed to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device wherein the wireless communication transmitter is designed to send the geographic location of the sleeve to the electronic device.

An apparatus and method for secure shipment of goods monitors location and status with multiple sensors embedded in the package of the shipment container. Encryption methods help ensure the shipped goods are authentic, and that the goods were not tampered with during shipment. Information placed in an RFID tag may provide the user with the history of performance during transit to ensure the quality of the goods from the shipment site to the receiving site.

An apparatus and method for secure shipment of goods monitors location and status with multiple sensors embedded in the package of the shipment container. Encryption methods help ensure the shipped goods are authentic, and that the goods were not tampered with during shipment. Information placed in an RFID tag may provide the user with the history of performance during transit to ensure the quality of the goods from the shipment site to the receiving site.

A coin anti-theft device for tracking a location of stolen coins to facilitate apprehension of thieves and recovery of stolen property includes a sleeve. A plurality of coins is positioned within the sleeve. A processor is positioned within the sleeve. A global positioning system transceiver is electrically coupled to the processor. The global positioning system transceiver is designed to wirelessly communicate with a global positioning system unit wherein the global positioning system transceiver is designed to identify a geographic location of the sleeve. A wireless communication transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless communication transmitter is designed to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device wherein the wireless communication transmitter is designed to send the geographic location of the sleeve to the electronic device.

A coin anti-theft device for tracking a location of stolen coins to facilitate apprehension of thieves and recovery of stolen property includes a sleeve. A plurality of coins is positioned within the sleeve. A processor is positioned within the sleeve. A global positioning system transceiver is electrically coupled to the processor. The global positioning system transceiver is designed to wirelessly communicate with a global positioning system unit wherein the global positioning system transceiver is designed to identify a geographic location of the sleeve. A wireless communication transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless communication transmitter is designed to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device wherein the wireless communication transmitter is designed to send the geographic location of the sleeve to the electronic device.

A stabilizer for a cylindrical shipping container comprises at least one flat portion to inhibit the cylindrical shipping container from rolling when set on a surface. The stabilizer may form an end cap configured to cover an open end of the cylindrical shipping container. The perimeter of the stabilizer may be square, triangular, or hexagonal.

A stabilizer for a cylindrical shipping container comprises at least one flat portion to inhibit the cylindrical shipping container from rolling when set on a surface. The stabilizer may form an end cap configured to cover an open end of the cylindrical shipping container. The perimeter of the stabilizer may be square, triangular, or hexagonal.