Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording material having a high ozone resistance comprises at least one ink-absorbing and at least one dye-fixing layer wherein on the top and/or bottom side of the dye-fixing layer, at least one water-soluble compound exhibiting ionic charge centres is arranged, which compound exhibits a dissociation constant in the region of 1×10?3 to 1×10?14 with a conductivity range ? of 6 to 25 ms at a temperature of 25° C.±1° C. in a 0.1 molar aqueous solution.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording material having a high ozone resistance comprises at least one ink-absorbing and at least one dye-fixing layer wherein on the top and/or bottom side of the dye-fixing layer, at least one water-soluble compound exhibiting ionic charge centres is arranged, which compound exhibits a dissociation constant in the region of 1×10−3 to 1×10−14 with a conductivity range &lgr; of 6 to 25 ms at a temperature of 25° C.±1° C. in a 0,1 molar aqueous solution.

Abstract: An a-frame tripod truss for a scaffold for mounting a platform adjacent a structure having tripod metallic frame segments and removable cross bracing providing a stand-alone, three point support with two ground supports and one wall support, each having extension devices for providing a stable footing on uneven surface. The tripod trusses provide a flat-folding scaffold, with hinged, pivoting connections that permit collapsing the unit, in combination with a shrubbery shelter and staging platform. This flat-folding scaffold, with hinged, pivoting connections that permit collapsing the unit, in combination with shrubbery shelter comprising a plywood member used as a shelter for outdoor plants, attached to the scaffold frame member by platform lock-and-shelter clips supported by the ground support member such that the scaffold provides adequate structural support for supporting heavy loads on the staging platform in addition to heavy loading of the shelter with construction waste.

Abstract: A moist, shelf-stable blueberry product is prepared in a form suitable for packaging separately with muffin mixes, breakfast cereal and the like. The preferred product has a moisture content of from about 30 to about 50% and an Aw of from about 0.80 to about 0.85. The process entails immersing blueberries in two baths, the first of sugar syrup and the second containing an aqueous food acid. Following removal from the baths, the blueberries are rinsed and then dried with hot air at a temperature effective for pasteurization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to detect a Chlamydia infection. More particularly, this invention relates to the discovery of a genus specific antigen in Chlamydia psittaci strain DD-34 than can be used to make antibodies that diagnostically identify strains of both Chlamydia psittaci and Chlamydia trachomatis, while not cross-reacting with other species.

Abstract: A traveling-wave device for amplification of RF signals at microwave frequencies, primarily from UHF to submillimeter wavelengths, comprised primarily of broad-coupled parallel striplines of which one is a cathode stripline and the other a non-intercepting gate stripline disposed between conducting plates. Electrons are emitted from the cathode stripline and accelerated by DC electric fields through the non-intercepting gate stripline on which the microwave signal is propagating in a transmission mode which has reversed directions of the microwave electric field on each side of the gate stripline. The odd mode component of the microwave electric field, between the gate stripline and cathode stripline, serves to modulate and/or stimulate electron emission from the cathode stripline and the reversed direction of the microwave electric field between the gate stripline and the conducting plate decelerates the electrons to add their energy to the propagating wave for amplification.

Abstract: An electron gun for a vacuum tube employs a mounting element having an inner annular section with a defined thickness made to predetermined dimensional tolerances. The cathode subassembly is positioned on one surface of the annular section and a grid electrode is located on the opposing surface. When the mounting element is set within the vacuum tube facing the anode electrode, the location of the cathode subassembly and grid electrode in the mounting element establishes a precise cathode-to-anode spacing and the electrodes are properly aligned and concentric to a central axis along which the electron beam travels.

Abstract: There is disclosed a traveling wave tube with a slow wave structure having means for frequency and directionally sensitive wave amplification. The slow wave structure includes a conductive helix coaxially mounted within a conductive tubular housing and a conductive support structure longitudinally disposed within the housing and extending transversely from the helix to the housing. In some embodiments, the support structure is combshaped and in one embodiment is a helical ridge wound in registration with and in the same sense as the helix. The pitch of the housing and a preselected parameter of the support structure are simultaneously varied along the length of the helix such that a wave at a given frequency band traveling along the slow wave structure in a first direction is preferentially amplified with respect to waves traveling in an opposite direction.