Abstract: A scintillation device includes a scintillator body and a plurality of boot sections spaced apart from each other by at least one gap. Each of the plurality of boot sections substantially surrounds a portion of the scintillator body and wherein the plurality of boot sections are characterized by a total length that is less than a length of the scintillator body.

Abstract: A vine training system is disclosed, including an improved vineyard stake. The system includes a vineyard stake, a training wire, and end posts for holding tension in the wire. A plurality of vineyard stakes are positioned between the end posts to keep the wire a desired distance above the ground. The stake engages the wire via openings in the tube wall. The openings include a central horizontal leg and oppositely disposed vertical legs, such that the legs form a tab therebetween. The wire is receivable in the opening, and the tab retains the wire to fix it to the stake. This engagement is achieved without the use of clips. The stake can include a plurality of openings so that the wire can be positioned and repositioned at any of a variety of distances above the ground, to accommodate vine growth. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A scintillation detector and system includes a scintillation crystal having a surface and a reflector surrounding at least a portion of the scintillation crystal. The reflector includes an organic substrate and an inorganic material fixed to the organic substrate, wherein at least a portion of the inorganic material contacts at least a portion of the crystal surface.

Abstract: A scintillation device includes a scintillator body and a plurality of boot sections spaced apart from each other by at least one gap. Each of the plurality of boot sections substantially surrounds a portion of the scintillator body and wherein the plurality of boot sections are characterized by a total length that is less than a length of the scintillator body.

Abstract: A scintillation detector and system includes a scintillation crystal having a surface and a reflector surrounding at least a portion of the scintillation crystal. The reflector includes an organic substrate and an inorganic material fixed to the organic substrate, wherein at least a portion of the inorganic material contacts at least a portion of the crystal surface.

Abstract: An air/burner port assembly for a boiler having a water-wall and a windbox spaced rearwardly of the water-wall to form a windbox, comprises a burner and ignitor mounted in the windbox for directing and igniting fuel through a port in the water-wall. A damper door is mounted on linkages which are actuated by a piston and cylinder combination, for opening and closing the port. The burner comprises an atomizer which is mounted within a fixed sleeve for movement outwardly of the port when the damper is open, and inwardly of the port for allowing the damper to close.