PACKAGING WITH INTEGRATED PART MATING CHECK

Abstract

A packaging for a part having a first exterior profile selected from at least first and second distinct exterior profiles. The packaging includes an interior compartment that is adapted to retain the part. A first cavity is formed in an exterior of the packaging. The first cavity has a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of the first exterior profile of the part.

Claims

1. A packaging for a part having a first exterior profile selected from at least first and second distinct exterior profiles, the packaging comprising: an interior compartment that is adapted to retain the part; and a first cavity that is defined along an exterior of the packaging, the first cavity having a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of the first exterior profile of the part.

2. The packaging of claim 1, the packaging further comprising a second cavity having a second cavity profile that is different than the first cavity profile, the second cavity profile substantially corresponding to a different portion of the first exterior profile of the part.

3. The packaging of claim 1, further comprising a second cavity having a second cavity profile that is different than the first cavity profile, the second cavity profile substantially corresponding to at least a portion of the second exterior profile of the part.

4. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the first cavity is accessible from the exterior of the packaging when the interior compartment of the packaging is sealed such that it is not accessible from the exterior of the packaging.

5. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the first cavity extends from a front side of the exterior of the packaging towards a rear side of the exterior of the packaging.

6. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the first cavity extends laterally from a first side of the exterior of the packaging towards a second side of the exterior of the packaging.

7. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the first cavity has a cavity depth that is less than a respective depth of the part.

8. The packaging of claim 3, further comprising a third cavity having a third cavity profile that is different than the first cavity profile and the second cavity profile, the third cavity substantially corresponding to at least a portion of a third exterior profile of the part that is different than the first exterior profile and the second exterior profile of the part.

9. The packaging of claim 1, further comprising a hang tab along a side of the packaging, the hang tab configured to permit displaying of the packaging at a height.

10. The packaging of claim 1, wherein the interior compartment is divided into two or more sub-compartments, each of the sub-compartments being adapted to retain a different unit of the part.

11. A packaging for at least one part selected from a group comprising a first of the parts having a first exterior profile and a second of the parts having a second exterior profile distinct from the first exterior profile, the packaging comprising: an interior compartment that is configured to retain one or more parts; a first cavity that is defined along an exterior of the packaging, the first cavity having a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of an exterior profile of a first reference part that is insertable into the first cavity from the exterior of the packaging; and a second cavity that is defined along the exterior of the packaging, the second cavity having a second cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of an exterior profile of a second reference part that is insertable into the second cavity from the exterior of the packaging, wherein the first cavity profile and the second cavity profile are not identical.

12. The packaging of claim 11, both of the first cavity and the second cavity are accessible from the exterior of the packaging when the interior compartment of the packaging is sealed such that it is not accessible from the exterior of the packaging.

13. The packaging of claim 11, wherein either or both of the first cavity and the second cavity extends from a front side of the exterior of the packaging towards a rear side of the exterior of the packaging.

14. The packaging of claim 11, wherein either or both of the first cavity and the second cavity extends laterally from a first side of the exterior of the packaging towards a second side of the exterior of the packaging.

15. The packaging of claim 11, further comprising a third cavity that is formed in an exterior of the packaging, the third cavity having a third cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of an exterior profile of a third reference part that is insertable into the third cavity from the exterior of the packaging, wherein the third cavity profile is not identical to either of the first cavity profile or the second cavity profile.

16. The packaging of claim 11, wherein the interior compartment is divided into two or more sub-compartments, each of the sub-compartments being adapted to retain a different unit of a part.

17. A method of checking mating of a reference part having a first exterior profile selected from at least first and second distinct exterior profiles on a packaging adapted to retain a part and having a first cavity defined along an exterior of the packaging and accessible from the exterior of the packaging, the first cavity having a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of the first or second external profile of the reference part, the method comprising: positioning at least a portion of the reference part including the first exterior profile into the first cavity; and determining if the reference part is in a mated configuration within the first cavity.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: after determining the reference part is in the mated configuration within the first cavity, opening the packaging to access the part.

19. The method of claim 17, further comprising: positioning at least a portion of the reference part including the first exterior profile into a second cavity formed in the exterior of the packaging from the exterior of the packaging, the second cavity having a second cavity profile that substantially corresponds to the other of the first or second external profiles of the part; and determining if the reference part is in a mated configuration within the second cavity.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: after determining the reference part is in the mated configuration within the second cavity, opening the packaging to access the part.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] The packaging with integrated part mating check according to the present disclosure is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0004] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a packaging according to the prior art;

[0005] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a packaging according to the present disclosure;

[0006] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the packaging of FIG. 2 with reference parts shown mated in corresponding mating check cavities;

[0007] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the packaging of FIG. 3, showing exterior profiles of reference parts and cavity profiles of corresponding mating check cavities;

[0008] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of another embodiment of a packaging according to the present disclosure, showing a consumer holding a reference part in a corresponding mating check cavity;

[0009] FIG. 6 is a top view of yet another embodiment of a packaging according to the present disclosure;

[0010] FIG. 7 is a top view of the packaging of FIG. 6, showing a reference part located in a corresponding mating check cavity; and

[0011] FIG. 8 is a top view of still another embodiment of a packaging according to the present disclosure with multiple mating check cavities, with a reference part.

SUMMARY

[0012] In one respect, the disclosure provides a packaging for a part having a first exterior profile selected from at least first and second distinct exterior profiles. The packaging includes an interior compartment that is adapted to retain the part. A first cavity is defined along an exterior of the packaging. The first cavity has a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of the first exterior profile of the part.

[0013] In one respect, the disclosure provides a packaging for at least one part selected from a group comprising a first of the parts having a first exterior profile and a second of the parts having a second exterior profile distinct from the first exterior profile. The packaging includes an interior compartment that is configured to retain one or more parts. A first cavity is defined along an exterior of the packaging. The first cavity has a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of an exterior profile of a first reference part that is insertable into the first cavity from the exterior of the packaging. A second cavity is defined along the exterior of the packaging. The second cavity having a second cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of an exterior profile of a second reference part that is insertable into the second cavity from the exterior of the packaging.

[0014] In one respect, the disclosure provides a method of checking mating of a reference part having a first exterior profile selected from at least first and second distinct exterior profiles on a packaging adapted to retain a part and having a first cavity defined along an exterior of the packaging and accessible from the exterior of the packaging, the first cavity having a first cavity profile that substantially corresponds to at least a portion of the first or second external profile of the reference part, the method includes: positioning at least a portion of the reference part including the first exterior profile into the first cavity; and determining if the reference part is in a mated configuration within the first cavity.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The ensuing detailed description provides exemplary example(s) only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the herein disclosed example(s). Rather, the ensuing detailed description of the exemplary example(s) will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing the exemplary examples in accordance with the present disclosure. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as set forth in the appended claims.

[0016] To aid in describing the disclosure and/or invention as claimed, directional terms may be used in the specification and claims to describe portions of the present disclosure and/or invention (e.g., upper, lower, left, right, etc.). These directional definitions are merely intended to assist in describing the example(s) and claiming the invention, and are not intended to limit the disclosure or claimed invention in any way. In addition, reference numerals that are introduced in the specification in association with a drawing figure may be repeated in one or more subsequent figures without additional description in the specification, in order to provide context for other features.

[0017] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being connected or coupled to another element, it can be integral with the other element, directly connected or coupled to the other clement, or that intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being directly connected or directly coupled to another element, it should be understood that no intervening elements are present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., between versus directly between, adjacent versus directly adjacent, etc.).

[0018] Often, consumers purchase parts, for example, automotive or plumbing parts, at a retail store to replace parts that have become damaged, lost, or reached their end of life, or a project may be expanded and additional, similar parts are needed. Many of these parts come in various sizes, profiles, and fits based on, for example, make, model, and year of the vehicle or material, diameter, system of the plumbing fixture. In one example, wheel lug nuts can have different seat types such as tapered, mag, ball, or flat. In some cases, however, consumers may not know the specifications (e.g., size, length, profile, and/or shape) of the automotive parts that fit their specific vehicle while they are at a retail store looking for a replacement. Consumers may refer to reference guides (e.g., manuals, manufacturer websites, etc.) as a guide for fitment mating check, however, such are not always available and may be cumbersome and difficult to navigate. Thus, it can be challenging for consumers to determine the correct product for their project until they purchase the product, open its packaging, and directly test a fitment of the product. When the purchased part does not fit, however, consumers will commonly return the product to the store for a return, which is burdensome on both consumers and the retailer.

[0019] Accordingly, it is beneficial to provide a packaging for parts or products that includes an integrated part mating check cavity(-ies) that permits for more efficient confirmation of correct part fitment without opening the packaging in situations in which a reference part is available to the consumer for performing the mating check. Applicant has therefore developed various examples of packaging that includes one or more cavities with different shapes or profiles accessible from an exterior of the packaging that correspond to one or more exterior profiles of a reference part already in the consumer's possession. Since consumers will very often have a reference part on hand (for example the broken part or an additional unit of the same product), a fitment of the reference part can be physically tested with a corresponding cavity without opening the packaging, thus reducing incorrect purchases and returns for consumers and reducing the need for vendors to repackage and restock incorrectly-purchased products. Various geometries and applications of the packaging with integrated mating check will be described below.

[0020] Referring now to FIG. 1, one example of a conventional packaging 10 according to the prior art is illustrated. In this example, the packaging 10 includes an interior compartment 12 that is shaped and sized to hold various replacement parts such as mechanical fasteners. The interior compartment 12 includes interior sub-compartments 14, 16 that can individually hold the replacement parts. The packaging 10 can be sealed (e.g., heat sealed, glued, or taped), such that the replacement parts are accessible after breaking the seal and opening the packaging 10. Further, the packaging 10 includes a hang tab 20 that can be used to display the product at a retail store (e.g., on a hook). Thus, the packaging 10 does not provide any easily accessible, integrated method for verifying if consumers are selecting a product with correct specifications or fitment prior to opening the packaging 10.

[0021] In contrast, a first embodiment of a packaging 30 according to the present disclosure permits consumers to confirm whether a part within the packaging 30 will correctly fit (e.g., their vehicles) by providing one or more mating check cavities integrated into the packaging 30 (e.g., into the exterior of the packaging or an interior portion of the packaging that is accessible without requiring mutilation of the packaging or opening of an interior compartment in which the part(s) are located). Referring now to FIGS. 2-4, the packaging 30 will now be discussed in detail. The packaging 30 includes an interior compartment 32 that is shaped and sized to store various parts. For example, the interior compartment 32 includes one or more interior sub-compartments (e.g., interior sub-compartments 34, 36) that are each shaped to fit individual units of identical parts (not shown), such as wheel nuts or wheel locks. Thus, the parts can stay within respective interior sub-compartments 34, 36, preserving quality of the parts within the packaging 30 (e.g., during transportation). In this embodiment, the packaging 30 further includes an accessory compartment 38 that extends from the rear of the packaging 30, which can be used for holding complementary parts, including a wheel lock key or manual. The packaging 30 includes a hang tab 58 near the top of the packaging 30, which can be used to display the product at a retail store (e.g., on a hook), but such is not required. In this embodiment, the packaging 30 is a clamshell packaging made with plastic, but other types of packaging or other materialssuch as cardboard or recyclable materialsare possible.

[0022] In the present embodiment, the packaging 30 provides a plurality of cavities that are available for test fitment of a reference part that is available to the consumer. For example, the packaging 30 includes mating check cavities 40, 42, 44 that are integrated into the packaging 30 and positioned toward an upper portion of the packaging 30. The mating check cavities 40, 42, 44 are accessible from an exterior 56 of the packaging 30. In the present example, the mating check cavities 40, 42, 44 extend toward the rear of the packaging 30, such that the reference part can be inserted from the front of the packaging 30 towards the back to test for part fitment. In alternative examples, the mating check cavities 40, 42, 44 could extend into the packaging from any one or more sides (e.g., left, right, top, or bottom) of the packaging 30, or could alternatively be provided in a supplemental portion of the packaging.

[0023] Each of the cavities represents a different profile of a particular part within a group of parts. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, cavity 40 corresponds to a lug nut mag end profile, cavity 42 corresponds to a lug nut tapered end profile and cavity 44 corresponds to a lug nut ball end profile. A customer can bring their current lug nut and check the end profile within the three cavities 40, 42, 44 to determine the specific type of lug nut they have and then can make an informed choice as to which part they need to purchase. The package may be configured such that at least one part within the packaging 30 corresponds to each of the cavities 40, 42, 44 on the packaging. As such, if the customer's part fits in any of the cavities, then they know that is the correct package for them to purchase. Alternatively, each of the cavities 40, 42, 44 may have an associated indicator of the part profile, e.g. MAG Profile, TAPERED Profile and BALL Profile; or first cavity is red, second cavity is white and third cavity is blue. The customer can then look for and purchase the package of goods with the corresponding indicator, e.g. a customer with a mag profile lock nut can purchase a package labeled MAG Profile or colored red, as the case may be. As described in more detail below with reference to the embodiments in FIGS. 6-7, it is also contemplated that packaging will only have one cavity and the part within the packaging will correspond directly with the cavity profile on the packaging. Applying such an application to the above group of parts, there would be three different packaging configurations, one with a cavity 40 containing only mag profile lug nuts, one with a cavity 42 containing only tapered profile lug nuts, and one with a cavity 44 containing only ball profile lug nuts. The customer would simply find the cavity that has a proper fit and choose that package. While the illustrated embodiment is described with respect to lug nuts, the disclosure is not limited to such nor limited to automotive parts.

[0024] FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate the different lug nut reference parts 70, 74, 78 each aligned with and fit within a respective one of the mating check cavities 40, 42, 44. With alignment with the proper cavity, each of the respective reference parts 70, 74, 78 properly fits and seats within the respective one of the mating check cavities 40, 42, 44 since the reference parts 70, 74, 78 each have exterior profiles that correspond to respective cavity profiles of the mating check cavities 40, 42, and 44.

[0025] The first reference part 70 includes a first exterior profile 72 that at least partially corresponds with the first cavity profile 50 and therefore fits with the cavity 40. Since the profiles of cavities 42, 44 are different, reference part 70 would not fit within those cavities. Similarly, the second reference part 74 includes a second exterior profile 76 that at least partially corresponds with the second cavity profile 52 and the third reference part 78 includes a third exterior profile 80 that at least partially corresponds with the third cavity profile 54. Thus, the respective positive mated configuration can quickly indicate the profile of the part. As explained above, such indication allows the customer to quickly identify the package they need containing the desired part.

[0026] FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of a packaging 90 according to the present disclosure. As will be recognized, this embodiment of the packaging 90 shares a number of components in common with and operates in a similar fashion to the examples illustrated and described previously. For the sake of brevity, these common features will not be again described below in detail. Rather, previous discussion of commonly named or numbered features, unless otherwise indicated, also applies to exemplary configurations of the packaging 90.

[0027] Like the packaging 30, the packaging 90 includes an interior compartment 92 that is configured to hold part(s) (not shown) within the packaging 90 and a hang tab 114 that can be used to hang the packaging 90 at a height, for example from a display rack. The packaging 90 further includes mating check cavities 94, 96 that are accessible from an exterior 108 of the packaging 90 to verify fitment of a reference part with the mating check cavities 94, 96.

[0028] Contrary to the packaging 30, the mating check cavities 94, 96 extend into the packaging 90 laterally, i.e., into side edges or surfaces of the packaging 90. The packaging 90 includes a first side 110 and a second side 112 that is opposite the first side 110. The mating check cavity 94 is positioned on the first side 110 and extends from the first side 110 towards the center of the packaging 90. The mating check cavity 94 is defined by a first cavity profile 104. The mating check cavity 96 is positioned on the second side 112 and extends from the second side 112 towards the center of the packaging 90. The mating check cavity 96 is defined by a second cavity profile 106 that is at least partially different from the first cavity profile 104.

[0029] As in the prior example, the first cavity profile 104 and the second cavity profile 106 are configured to correspond to exterior profiles of two different reference parts, such that positive fitment of a reference part with either of the first cavity profile 104 or the second cavity profile 106 provides an indication to the consumer of the part profile they need. As explained above, the package may be configured such that the needed part is definitely within the package or may include an indicator system so the customer knows which package to select. As illustrated in FIG. 5, in one example a reference part 116 having an exterior profile 118 that substantially corresponds with the first cavity profile 104 is inserted within the mating check cavity 94 in a mated configuration, thus confirming the adequacy of fitment of the part (not shown) with the customer's project before opening the packaging 90. The reference part 116 is a wheel nut in the present example, although any other types of multi-profile parts are possible.

[0030] In this embodiment, the packaging 90 is provided with an increased surface area between the mating check cavities 94, 96 on a front side 109 of the exterior 108 of the packaging 90, which can be utilized for displaying various information to consumers, including but not limited to a manufacturer logo or product fitment or other product information.

[0031] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate another embodiment of a packaging 130 according to the present disclosure. As will be recognized, the packaging 130 shares a number of components in common with and operates in a similar fashion to the examples illustrated and described previously. For the sake of brevity, these common features will not be again described below in detail. Rather, previous discussion of commonly named or numbered features, unless otherwise indicated, also applies to example configurations of the packaging 130.

[0032] In one example, the packaging 130 includes a hang tab 138 that can be utilized for hanging the packaging 130 at a height and an interior compartment 132 that is configured to hold a 146. In this example, the interior compartment 132 is molded to match a shape 148 (e.g., a complete exterior profile) of the part 146 within the interior compartment 132, thus reducing movement of the part 146 within the interior compartment 132 and reducing the likelihood of it becoming damage. In alternative examples, the shape of the interior compartment 132 need not closely match the shape of the part 146.

[0033] Turning back to the present example, the packaging 130 includes a mating check cavity 134 that is accessible from an exterior 140 of the packaging 130 (in this example a front side 141 of the exterior 140 of the packaging 130). The mating check cavity 134 is defined by a cavity profile 136 that is substantially similar to the complete exterior profile of the part 146 (e.g., its full perimeter). Such a configuration of the mating check cavity 134 may be necessary to confirm proper fitment for certain types of multi-profile parts, for example but not limited to, vehicle fuses. In this example, the mating check cavity 134 is extruded into the packaging 130 at a depth, which may be a full thickness of the part 146 or instead a more shallow depth to allow for case of removal of the reference part 142 from the mating check cavity 134. As shown in FIG. 7, the mating check cavity 134 can be used to verify fitment of a reference part 142 having an exterior profile 144, and thus proper fitment of the part 146. As shown in FIG. 7, the reference part 142 is in a mated configuration within the mating check cavity 134 when the exterior profile 144 matches the cavity profile 136, thus permitting consumers to determine a correct product fitment without opening the interior compartment 132 of the packaging 130.

[0034] In the present example, the part 146 is an ATO-type blade fuse. But the packaging 130 can be configured to accommodate other types of blade fuses, such as Micro2, Mini, and low-profile mini. The part 146 can be alternate types of fuses such as a glass fuse. Further, the packaging 130 can be configured to accommodate other types of multi-profile parts, including but not limited to a brake bleeder, body fasteners, retainer clips, and wiring elements. Any of these examples can come in various types, lengths, diameters, thread sizes, etc.

[0035] FIG. 8 illustrates another example of a packaging 160. As will be recognized, the packaging 160 shares a number of components in common with and operates in a similar fashion to the examples illustrated and described previously. For the sake of brevity, these common features will not be again described below in detail. Rather, previous discussion of commonly named or numbered features, unless otherwise indicated, also applies to example configurations of the packaging 160.

[0036] In the present example, the packaging 160 includes an interior compartment 162 that is configured to store one or more (in this example two units of) parts 190, 192. The interior compartment 162 includes interior sub-compartments 164, 166 that can individually store parts 190, 192. In some examples, the interior sub-compartments 164, 166 can be molded to substantially match an exterior profile of the part, but in alternative examples need not. The packaging 160 includes a hang tab 176 near top of the packaging 160, and the hang tab 176 can be used to display the product at a retail store (e.g., on a hook).

[0037] In this example, the packaging 160 includes mating two different mating check cavities 168, 170 that are accessible from an exterior 162 of the packaging 160 which are each shaped to match various portions of the same part, such that consumers can, where necessary for proper fitment, verify different shapes and dimensions (e.g., an end profile and a side profile or two different end profiles) of a reference part 184 with the mating check cavities 168, 170 prior to purchase. In this example, the mating check cavity 168 is positioned on a first side 176 of the exterior 162 of the packaging 160, extending laterally into the packaging 160 from the first side 176, and the mating check cavity 170 is positioned on a front side 177 of the exterior of the packaging 160. The mating check cavity 168 is defined by a first cavity profile 172. In the present example, the first cavity profile 172 substantially resembles a base profile 181 of the part (i.e., a light bulb), such that the mating check cavity 168 can be used to verify the fit of the base profile 181 (i.e., a first exterior profile) of the light bulb. Further, the mating check cavity 170 has an exterior profile 174 (for example a diameter) that can be used to verify fitment of an end profile 186 (i.e., a second exterior profile) of the reference part 184. By checking fitment of both exterior profiles 181, 186 of the reference part 184 with both mating check cavities 168, 170 of the packaging 160, the consumer can confirm overall fitment of the part(s) (e.g., parts 190, 192) without opening the interior compartment 162 of the packaging 160.

[0038] While the mating check cavity 168 is positioned on the first side 176 of the packaging 160 and the mating check cavity 170 is positioned on the front side 177 of the packaging 160 in the present example, the mating check cavities 168, 170 could be provided can alternatively be provided on a second side 180 of the packaging 160 or other sides of the packaging 160, as would be understood by those having ordinary skill in the relevant art area.

[0039] While the present example shows the second cavity profile 174 to be cylindrical, other shapes are possible. Additionally, or alternatively, the mating check cavity 170 can be used to check alternate parameters of the reference part including a length of the bulb. Further, the packaging 160 can include fewer or more mating check cavities, and fewer or more parameters can be verified without opening the packaging 160. In the present example, the reference part 184 shown is a turn signal light bulb, but other types of light bulbs are possible such as headlight, fog light, parking light, and side signal.

[0040] In alternative examples according to the present disclosure, the mating check cavity or cavities could be located on supplemental (e.g., hanging) portions of the packaging or could be shaped as protruding element(s) that extend from the packaging surface(s), thus providing for suitable part mating check fitment when an interior profile of a reference part should instead be measured.

[0041] In some implementations, devices or systems disclosed herein can be utilized, manufactured, or installed using methods embodying aspects of the invention. Correspondingly, any description herein of particular features, capabilities, or intended purposes of a device or system is generally intended to include disclosure of a method of using such devices for the intended purposes, a method of otherwise implementing such capabilities, a method of manufacturing relevant components of such a device or system (or the device or system as a whole), and a method of installing disclosed (or otherwise known) components to support such purposes or capabilities. Similarly, unless otherwise indicated or limited, discussion herein of any method of manufacturing or using for a particular device or system, including installing the device or system, is intended to inherently include disclosure, as examples of the invention, of the utilized features and implemented capabilities of such device or system.

[0042] As used herein, unless otherwise limited or defined, or indicates a non-exclusive list of components or operations that can be present in any variety of combinations, rather than an exclusive list of components that can be present only as alternatives to each other. For example, a list of A, B, or C indicates options of: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; and A, B, and C. Correspondingly, the term or as used herein is intended to indicate exclusive alternatives only when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as either, one of, only one of, or exactly one of. For example, a list of one of A, B, or C indicates options of: A, but not B and C; B, but not A and C; and C, but not A and B. A list preceded by one or more (and variations thereon) and including or to separate listed elements indicates options of one or more of any or all of the listed elements. For example, the phrases one or more of A, B, or C and at least one of A, B, or C indicate options of: one or more A; one or more B; one or more C; one or more A and one or more B; one or more B and one or more C; one or more A and one or more C; and one or more of A, one or more of B, and one or more of C. Similarly, a list preceded by a plurality of (and variations thereon) and including or to separate listed elements indicates options of multiple instances of any or all of the listed elements. For example, the phrases a plurality of A, B, or C and two or more of A, B, or C indicate options of: A and B; B and C; A and C; and A, B, and C.

[0043] Although exemplary implementations of the herein described systems and methods have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many additional modifications are possible in the exemplary examples without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the herein described systems and methods. Accordingly, these and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the herein described systems and methods. The herein described systems and methods may be better defined by the following exemplary claims.