Abstract: An object processing system including at least one automated mobile shuttle is disclosed that includes a mobile chassis unit for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, said payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system for translating the payload toward a receiving surface in at least a second direction that is orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the payload translation system providing that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes an automated mobile shuttle including a mobile chassis for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, the payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system, and an automated mobile carrier movable in a second direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the automated mobile carrier including a receiving surface for receiving the plurality of tines of the payload, wherein the payload translation system of the automated mobile shuttle is for translating the payload toward the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier, and the payload translation system provides that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier.

Abstract: A method and composition is provided for enhancing skin radiance and treating chronoaging conditions including wrinkles and dermatological disorders including acne, follicular and lesional papules, actinic keratoses, oily skin and rosacea comprising: (i) a safe and effective amount of an unsaturated C.sub.18 -C.sub.30 fatty acid ester of retinol; and (ii) a safe and effective amount of a cosmetically acceptable carrier, the composition being stable for at least four weeks at 43.degree. C. An unsaturated C.sub.18 -C.sub.30 fatty acid ester of retinol is the active component which is applied to the skin in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The most preferred unsaturated retinol fatty acid ester is retinyl linoleate. The composition is stable and remains active for at least four weeks at 43.degree. C.

Abstract: An environmentally durable, aluminum honeycomb structure is obtained by surface treatment and application of a polymeric film forming substance to the aluminum foil used in manufacture of honeycomb core prior to application of the adhesive and expanding the stacked and bonded core whereby the cells of the honeycomb core structure are formed. By application of a polymeric film forming substance before bonding, all surfaces of the honeycomb core are protected from corrosion and other environmental degradations. The presence of a polymeric film forming substance on honeycomb core surfaces aids in the formation of strong core-to-face sheet bonds by improving the fillet configuration and thereby the strength obtained in face sheet-to-core bonding.