Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatuses and computer instructions for generating groups of articles for ensembles based on an anchor article. In one aspect, the method includes adding attributes of the anchor article to a set of selected attributes, defining a sequence of buckets in an order where each of the buckets includes available items in one or more categories based on a category of an anchor article, and generating a current group of articles by performing the following steps until each bucket has been selected: selecting a bucket in the sequence, applying a filter to remove items having attributes incompatible with the set of selected attributes, calculating weights for articles based on one or more rules and the set of selected attributes, selecting an article from the bucket for a group of articles based on its weight, and adding attributes of the selected article to the set of selected attributes.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatuses and computer instructions for generating groups of articles for ensembles based on an anchor article. In one aspect, the method includes adding attributes of the anchor article to a set of selected attributes, defining a sequence of buckets in an order where each of the buckets includes available items in one or more categories based on a category of an anchor article, and generating a current group of articles by performing the following steps until each bucket has been selected: selecting a bucket in the sequence, applying a filter to remove items having attributes incompatible with the set of selected attributes, calculating weights for articles based on one or more rules and the set of selected attributes, selecting an article from the bucket for a group of articles based on its weight, and adding attributes of the selected article to the set of selected attributes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a system for positioning a drawn implement being pulled by a vehicle traveling generally along a desired path of movement, the vehicle having a mounting hitch on the rear end thereof where a system hitch is configured to adjust its angular orientation relative to the vehicle mounting hitch and a global positioning system receiver operable to detect the position of the implement relative to the desired path as the vehicle moves generally along the desired path and generate a signal that is indicative of the lateral position of the implement relative to the desired path and means for controlling the hitch means to adjust the angular orientation of the hitch means so that the implement follows the desired path of movement in response to the global positioning system signals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an interface pallet assembly for use between the cabin deck of a helicopter and a large, heavy weapon system. The assembly incorporates a self-contained truss assembly designed to support a cantilevered platform, external to the helicopter's cabin, to which the weapon system's turret is attached. Existing deck connection points are utilized to secure the interface pallet assembly to the cabin deck. The interface pallet assembly adds 20E to the downward angle of fire of the weapon system and provides for azimuth rotation of 180E. The present assembly possesses the rotational stiffness required by the turret stabilization system in order to maintain firing accuracy during burst mode sequences. The interface pallet assembly is fabricated of a variety of strong, lightweight materials so as to not unduly add to the overall weight of the helicopter and its payload, and provides storage or mounting locations for accessories associated with the turret and weapon system.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed which is adapted to form a series of angled depressions with raised sides in the row space between adjacent row lines of a row crop. The depressions and raised mounds between them are oriented at an acute angle relate to the row line, to present a generally uniform surface for subsequent farming operation which minimizes machine and operator jostling, while effectively retaining water where it falls, and nutrients, herbicides and the like where they are applied.

Abstract: The stability of aqueous formulations of ranitidine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof is enhanced by the addition of ethanol.

Abstract: A package and a method to produce said package are provided comprising a wound body of strand having an outer cylindrical portion; and an elastic membrane wound about the cylindrical portion of said body, the membrane being wound to a sufficient thickness and being stretched sufficiently to partially collapse when the strand is withdrawn from the body such that the membrane captures the strand of the outer cylindrical portion to retain such strand along said membrane until said strand is withdrawn from the package at a predetermined time.