Abstract: An automated burrito maker is described, including a filling station for providing a quantity of burrito filling on an upper surface of tortillas on a first belt, an air supply positioned below a gap between the first belt and a second belt for delivering an air blast to lift a leading edge of each tortilla moving over the gap, a front fold station for crimping the leading edge of the tortilla toward the upper tortilla surface and around at least a portion of the burrito filling, a first side fold station having a first folding rail for wrapping the first tortilla side over at least a portion of the burrito filling, and a second side fold station having a second folding rail for wrapping the second tortilla side over at least a portion of the burrito filling and at least a portion of the first side of the tortilla.

Abstract: A method of promoting muscle growth consisting of providing a dietary supplement containing an effective amount of dehydroandrosterol to a user. A composition for promoting muscle growth containing an effective amount of dehydroandrosterol.

Abstract: A high surface area coil for use with a physical vapor deposition apparatus comprising a first surface. At least a portion of the first surface has a macrotexture with a surface roughness between about 15 ?m and about 150 ?m. At least a portion of the first surface has a microtexture with a surface roughness between about 2 ?m and 15 ?m.

Abstract: A method of promoting muscle growth consisting of providing a dietary supplement containing an effective amount of dehydroandrosterol to a user. A composition for promoting muscle growth containing an effective amount of dehydroandrosterol.

Abstract: A method of promoting muscle growth consisting of providing a dietary supplement containing an effective amount of glyceryl laurates to a user. A composition for promoting muscle growth containing an effective amount of glyceryl laurates.

Abstract: A vessel (2) comprises a first stabilizer assembly (14) and a second stabilizer assembly, each stabilizer assembly comprising at least one submergible at least partially hollow body; and suspending means (16) for suspending the or each body from the vessel, the first and second stabilizer assemblies being suspended from substantially opposite sides of the vessel. Fins (22) are provided on the stabilizer assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile communications system comprising a radio access network having a multiplicity of network sites organised in a multi-layered hierarchy and a traffic flow management system for controlling the routing of traffic flow through the network. The management system trades resource at the various network sites against a plurality of user Quality of Service parameters to achieve required contractual levels of commitment to a multiplicity of users.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communications environment comprising a digital marketplace arrangement which enables user to have dynamic access to a variety of network operators and service operators which are registered with the marketplace. The users can communicate with the digital marketplace via a logical market channel enabling user, service providers and network operators to interact in real time and negotiate for appropriate communication links and quality of service. Each communications environment may comprise more than one digital marketplace.

Abstract: A high power narrow band, high repetition rate laser light source optical improvement apparatus and methods are disclosed with a fast angularly positionable mirror having a mirror mounting frame, a reflective optic with a coefficient different from that of the mounting frame, at least one flexure mount fromed in the mounting frame that is flexible having flexure arm attached the flexture to the mounting frame. The apparatus may include a flexure force mechanism having an elongated rod. The force mechanism may pre-stress the flexure. The mirror maybe a grating which includes a substrate with metallic layer formed on the substrate, and a protective coating made of silica formed on the reflective metallic layer. The grating maybe actively tuned using an electro- or magneto-sensitive element. Oxides of the metal in the reflective layer may be removed by a hydrogen purge system exposed to deep ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications service provision manager that is configured to allow access to a plurality of telecommunications services to determine the location of a service and control execution of that service.

Abstract: A flexible frame for an advertising panel is described. The flexible frame has a mutually engageable fastening means, especially, but not exclusively for attachment to a vehicle. The flexible frame could alternatively be attached to a fixed structure.

Abstract: A mobile communications network (20) comprises a local exchange (24) or mobile switching center effectively connected to a plurality of cell site switches (22), each cell site switch (22) being effectively connected to a cluster (14) of base station transceivers (13). The connection between each cell site switch (22) and the respective cluster (14) is formed by a common bus (21) to which each base station transceiver (13) in the cluster and the pertaining cell site switch (22) is directly connected.

Abstract: An inflator (22) includes a structure (30, 32) that defines a first chamber (50) and a second chamber (80). The first chamber (50) contains a volume of fluid under pressure and the second chamber (80) is in fluid communication with an outlet passage (76). The inflator (22) also includes a closure member (90) openable to release the fluid to flow out of the first chamber (50). An initiator (100) is actuatable to open the closure member (90). The inflator (22) further includes a filter (130) disposed in the second chamber (80). The fluid is directed from the first chamber (50) into the second chamber (80) and through the filter (130) into the outlet passage (76) upon opening of the closure member (90).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications service provision manager that is configured to allow access to a plurality of telecommunications services to determine the location of a service and control execution of that service.

Abstract: A high power narrow band, high repetition rate laser light source optical improvement apparatus and methods are disclosed which may comprise a fast moving angularly positionable tuning mirror comprising: a mirror mounting frame comprising a first material and a relatively flat mounting surface area; a reflective optic comprising a second material having a coefficient of thermal expansion different from that of the first material of the mounting frame; at least two attachment points of attachment between the mounting frame and the reflective optic on the mounting frame surface; and, at least one flexure mount formed in the mounting frame that is flexible in a flexure axis corresponding to a longitudinal axis of thermal expansion of the mounting frame and the reflective optic, positioned at one of the at least two points of attachment.

Abstract: An advertising panel which can be used to selectively attach advertisements to the sides of road vehicles in a readily demountable manner includes a sheet of plastic mesh material and fasteners, the sheet having an image applied to a first side of the sheet. The fasteners are reclosable interlocking fasteners adapted to engage with corresponding interlocking fasteners provided on the vehicle. The corresponding fasteners may be provided on a rigid wall or a vehicle curtain. The mesh allows air to pass through the panel so that the panel remains securely mounted without flapping in transit. The system requires minimal structural alterations to a vehicle to enable it to carry advertising panels, and allows advertising panels to be changed easily.

Abstract: A mobile communications system comprising a radio access network having a multiplicity of network sites organised in a multi-layered hierarchy and a traffic flow management system for controlling the routing of traffic flow through the network. The management system trades resource at the various network sites against a plurality of user Quality of Service parameters to achieve required contractual levels of commitment to a multiplicity of users.