Abstract: An ink set is disclosed that comprises a first ink composition containing a first colorant, and a second ink composition containing a second colorant, wherein the first colorant is different from the second colorant; wherein each ink composition, when printed at 100% fill on the same substrate, produces a color having a hue angle, h°n, and a lightness relative to that of the substrate, ?L*n, according to: h°n=tan?1(b*n/a*n) ?L*n=L*substrate?L*n wherein n=1 or 2 for the first and second ink compositions, respectively; h°1 and h°2 differ from each other by no more than 15°; and ?L*1>?L*2. An ink jet printing method that employs the ink set is also disclosed, as well as a printed image prepared with the ink set.

Abstract: A method for joining metal-matrix composites (MMCs) by using high power x-rays as a volumetric heat source is provided. The method involves directing an x-ray to the weld line between two adjacent MMCs materials to create an irradiated region or melt zone. The x-rays have a power density greater than about 10.sup.4 watts/cm.sup.2 and provide the volumetric heat required to join the MMC materials. Importantly, the reinforcing material of the metal-matrix composites remains uniformly distributed in the melt zone, and the strength of the MMCs are not diminished. In an alternate embodiment, high power x-rays are used to provide the volumetric heat required to weld metal elements, including metal elements comprised of metal alloys. In an alternate embodiment, high power x-rays are used to provide the volumetric heat required to weld metal elements, including metal elements comprised of metal alloys.

Abstract: An automated intelligent network system and method for providing automatic forwarding of calls to enhanced telecommunications service platforms across network boundaries while preserving subscriber identity. In accordance with the present invention, the values of defined parameters that are maintained with a call according to established network protocols and passed between networks during call processing are controlled such that, using these controlled values, the subscriber identification information reaches the platform where the enhanced service is implemented in different network than that of the service subscriber. An alternative embodiment of the invention provides a way for enhanced telecommunications services platforms to identify both the subscriber and the calling party when calls are automatically forwarded to the platform across network boundaries.

Abstract: An undergravel wet/dry trickle system utilizing mechanical, biological and chemical filtration is described. This system provides the advantage of compact size coupled with efficient purification and saturation level oxygenation of the water returned to the aquarium. Moreover, this invention relies on a simple manufacture which is less costly than any wet/dry trickle system previously known.

Abstract: A method for directing a digital data processor to translate a program written in a source language into a sequence of machine executable instructions. The method consists of the translation of the source code into an intermediate language, followed by generation of object code for the target machine, the method being generally applicable to known source languages and to digital data processors.

Abstract: An A.C. anti-radiation choke coil for a device such as a television set is inserted in a metal can and positioned and insulated therein by a hinged container of insulating material that closely encloses the choke coil; each section of the hinged container is provided with a part of a tubular extension which, when the container is closed, provides a full tubular conduit for the leads of the coil, spacing the leads, electrically and mechanically, from the edges of the opening in the can through which the leads extend.