Abstract: The toner in the toner cartridge is determined by taking each of the rasterized images output by the RIP and evaluating the pixel levels over the surface thereof. The average value is determined as a percentage of the maximum toner that can be applied to the page. This is then subtracted from a toner value and a remaining toner level determined. Further, all pages of the rasterized document can be evaluated to predetermine the toner level after printing. If this falls below a predetermined minimum, printing is inhibited for that document.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or pro-drug thereof: wherein R1 is selected for example from hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted methyl; R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, fluoro, chloro and trifluoromethyl; R4 and R5 are independently selected, for example, from hydrogen, methyl, optionally substituted (2-4C)alkyl, C(O)R6 or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring or an optionally substituted imidazole ring. Methods for making the compounds of formula (I), compositions containing them and their use as antibacterial agents are also described.

Abstract: In a magnetron having a body 1 defining an anode 2 divided into resonant cavities 4 by vanes 3 and having a coaxial cathode 5, r.f. energy produced when a magnetic field is applied parallel to the axis of the anode is launched along a waveguide 8 by an antenna 6 in an evacuated region of the magnetron closed by a dielectric window 19. The latter has sector shaped conducting areas on its surface symmetrically arranged with respect to the antenna, the inductance of which balance the capacitance of the dielectric window, thereby reducing reflections at the window.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing print jobs. A print job is generated at an application node of a network, and has associated therewith print parameters. The print job is routed to a distribution node on the network. The parameters are then parsed from the generated print job and the print job parameterized with predetermined metrics that are a function of at least one of the parsed parameters. The parameterized print job is then routed to a destination device on a destination node on the network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for routing page data of a print job to printers in a multi-engine printing system based on print job parameters associated with the page data. One or more virtual printers are configured, each with a plurality of individual print engines, each having associated printing characteristics. Page data of the print job are rasterized and stored as bit-mapped images in print buffers associated with the multi-engine printing system. The bit-mapped images are distributed to select ones of the print engines based on matching the print job parameters of each bit-mapped image with the printing characteristics of the print engines to be selected.

Abstract: A staircase kit comprises a plurality of side panels and a plurality of inner and outer reinforcing panels disposed in layered arrangement over the side panels. The side panels and inner and outer reinforcing panels have preformed holes extending axially therethrough. The side panels are disposed in stacked relation to one another to form a plurality of module joints there between. Likewise, the inner reinforcing panels are disposable in overlapping relationship to the module joints. The inner reinforcing panels form a plurality of inner panel joints that are preferably disposed in staggered relationship to the module joints. The outer reinforcing panels are disposed in overlapping relationship to the inner panel joints to form a plurality of outer panel joints that are disposed in staggered relationship to the inner panel joints.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing print jobs. A print job is generated at an application node of a network, and has associated therewith print parameters. The print job is routed to a distribution node on the network. The parameters are then parsed from the generated print job and the print job parameterized with predetermined metrics that are a function of at least one of the parsed parameters. The parameterized print job is then routed to a destination device on a destination node on the network.

Abstract: A device comprises a container includes a dispensing mechanism for enabling pressurized dispensable contents contained within an interior space of the container to be selectively dispensed therefrom. A retention clip structure is attached to an exterior portion of the container and includes a clip portion that is biased to a closed configuration for enabling the clip portion to securely engage a portion of an article for attaching the container to the article. A cap assembly includes a cap body attached to the container and a trigger moveably attached to the cap body. The trigger includes a handle portion and a dispensing mechanism engagement portion attached to the handle portion. The handle portion is movable from a rest position to a displaced position for causing the dispensing mechanism actuation portion to act on the dispensing mechanism such that the pressurized dispensable contents are dispensed from within the interior space of the container.

Abstract: A magnetron includes an anode having at least one vane defining a plurality of cavities and a dielectric resonator in communication with the at least one vane. The dielectric resonator is arranged to at least partially absorb radiation generated in a predetermined mode of operation of the magnetron.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or an in-vivo-hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein —N-HET is, for example, (Ic) or (If) wherein R1 is, for example, halogen or a (1–4C)alkyl group which is substituted by one substituent selected from, for example, hydroxy, (1–4C)alkoxy, amino, cyano or azido; Q is selected from, for example, Q1 wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or fluoro; T is selected from a range of groups, for example, wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; are useful as antibacterial agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: A magnetron output arrangement includes a coaxial output adapted to be coupled in an endfire configuration to a rectangular waveguide. The waveguide has a flange for mating with the magnetron output arrangement. The coaxial output includes a central conductor. The output arrangement further includes a plate located in a predetermined position with respect to the central conductor. The plane of the plate is arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the axis of the coaxial output. The plate is located a predetermined distance from the end of the central conductor, such that the coaxial output in use couples with the plate so that the output coupling is substantially the same regardless of the type of waveguide flange employed.

Abstract: A method for drilling and completing a gravel packed well is disclosed. The method comprises drilling a wellbore with a drilling fluid, conditioning the drilling fluid, running the gravel packing assembly tools to depth in the wellbore with the conditioned drilling-fluid, and gravel packing a wellbore interval with a completion-fluid. The completion fluid may be the same as the drilling-fluid. This method may be combined with alternate-path sand screen technology to ensure proper distribution of the gravel pack.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or an in-vivo-hydrolysable ester thereof, (I) R1a is NH(C?W)R5 or (a); W is O or S; R2 and R3 are for example H or F; R1 is for example hydrogen, or halogen; R5 is selected from hydrogen, (2–6C)alkyl (optionally substituted); R6 and R7 are independently selected from hydrogen, and (1–4C)alkyl (optionally substituted); wherein R4 is either a hydroxymethyl substituent on C-4? of the isoxazoline ring; or R4 is a hydroxymethyl substituent on C-5? of the isoxazoline ring and the stereochemistry at C-5? of the isoxazoline ring and at C-5 of the oxazolidinone ring is selected, such that the compound of formula (I) is a single diastereomer; are useful as antibacterial agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described

Abstract: A stain removal kit that includes a pad impregnated with a substantially dry cleaning composition is provided. The pad is placed into a sealed, water-impermeable, sealable container. The pad is removable after opening and activating with warmed water. The pad may then be applied to fabric to remove a stain. A method for removing a stain from synthetic fibers is also disclosed. The method generally involves placing heated water into the container for a period of time to allow the pad to absorb the water and to create liquefied cleaning composition in the pad. The pad is then placed onto a stained area of a synthetic fabric for a period of time sufficient for the cleaning composition to act on the stain and the pad. The stain is thereby wicked away.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, or in-vivo-hydrolysable esters thereo Formula (I): wherein N-HeT is for example triazolyl; Q is for example phenyl or pyridyl, substituted with: T is for example selected from (TAa1 to TAa12) such as (TAa1) and (TAa5): R4h, R5h, R6h are for example selected from hydrogen, (1–4C)alkyl, (1–4C)alkoxy-carbonyl, (1–4C)alkanoyl and carbamoyl; processes for making them, compositions containing them and their use as antibacterial agents are described.

Abstract: Provided as a curved staircase which extends between upper and lower levels of a building structure. The building structure has a plurality of spaced vertical wall studs. The curved staircase comprises a plurality of step modules each including a side panel, a front riser and a back riser. Each of the step modules is disposed in stacked relationship to one another to define a plurality of module joints. Each one of the step modules includes a tread which is mounted on the back riser and side panel as well as on the front riser of the next lowest step module. Inner and outer reinforcing panels are disposed in overlapping relationship to the step modules in order to interconnect the step modules.

Abstract: Provided is a curved staircase installed between upper and lower levels of a building structure. The curved staircase may be configured as an “outside radius free-standing” version, an “inside radius free-stranding” version, or as an “entirely free-standing” version using a plurality of step modules disposed in stacked relationship to one another. The step modules may be configured in single-step and/or dual-step versions. Each one of the step modules has at least one side panel and at least one riser assembly which comprises a tread ledger and a front riser. A tread is mounted on the tread ledger and side panel of each of the step modules. Each of the treads is also supported by the front riser of the immediately lower adjacent one of the step modules. Inner and outer reinforcing panels are disposed in overlapping relationship to the side panel to interconnect the step modules.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, or in-vivo-hydrolysable esters thereof, wherein: N—HET is for example triazolyl substituted with R1; R1 is for example optionally substituted (1-4C)alkyl; Q is for example phenyl or pyridyl, substituted with T; T is for example selected from (TAa1 to TAa12) such as (TAa1 and TAa5); formula (II): R4h, R5h, R6h are for example selected from hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxycarbonyl, (1-4C)alkanoyl and carbamoyl; processes for making them, compositions containing them and their use as antibacterial agents are described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for processing a print job including a plurality of raster image processed pages. A tab page is created that includes a tab image located at a predetermined position in the tab page, the predetermined position associated with a tab position on tab stock. The tab page is raster image processed, and the rasterized tab page is inserted at a selected position in the print job. The tab image is detected on the rasterized tab page at the predetermined location, and then the rasterized tab image is positioned at the associated tab position.

Abstract: A multiple print engine configuration allows a plurality of workstations to create individual print jobs and then transfer them to a distributing processor. The distributing processor spools the jobs in a print spooler and then performs a software raster image processing (“RIP”) operation on the print jobs. The RIP operation divides the jobs into multiple individual jobs which are stored in a page buffer. An image task manager in conjunction with an engine manager selectively s the RIPed pages to multiple print engines.