Abstract: An imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus are provided for reconditioning, in the field, a marking material control pattern on an imaging surface of in an image producing machine.

Abstract: An imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus are provided for reconditioning, in the field, a marking material control pattern on an imaging surface of in an image producing machine.

Abstract: Provided is a microwave apparatus for dividing input power to plural outputs or, alternatively, combining power from plural inputs to a single output. The apparatus includes a plurality of isolation resistors, removed from the body of the apparatus by means of respective coaxial transmission line segments. This configuration combines the properties of isolation between the various input/output ports, and effective cooling of the isolation resistors to facilitate high power conditions and a bandwidth of at least 1 octave.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for deploying an inflatable antenna from a compressed storage position on the trailer bed of a transport vehicle. A support structure is provided having a pair of spaced apart actuating rails for engagement with the antenna during deployment and a storage compartment stored on the trailer bed of the transport vehicle. The storage compartment is formed of a base wall which is pivotally affixed to both the trailer bed and one end of the compressed antenna, and a deployment structure affixed to the opposing end of the compressed antenna. The deployment structure is partitioned lengthwise to form first and second shelter compartments which are hinged together at one end and pivotable with respect to one another between a closed storage position and an open A-frame position.

Abstract: Provided is a collapsible antenna formed of one or more generally planar and vertically inclined inflatable panels. According to the invention, each of the panels has a continuous outer wall, a continuous inner wall and a plurality of web partitions extending between the inner and outer walls to form a series of tubular members. The inner wall of the collapsible antenna is at least partially covered by a metallic material and a plurality of dipole elements are affixed to the web partitions and spaced from the inner wall in a predetermined relationship such that the antenna will operate at a preselected frequency when inflated.

Abstract: A comprehensive system is disclosed for the pattern forming and loading of packaged bakery products into pallet trays or baskets (herein collectively referred to as baskets) for delivery to stores. An arrangement of basket and product conveyors delivers product packages to a pick-up station and baskets to loading positions. A programmable robotic loader is fitted with a special gripper adapted for the pick-up of groups of the packaged goods by applying suction to the product packages and physically laterally confining the suspended bags. The programmed loader picks up product groups and places them in a programmed, optimal pattern in the shipping basket. The special gripper mechanism enables the robotic loader to execute rapid translational and rotational motions in transferring product to the shipping baskets in a desired orientation.