System and method for creating response pieces. The response piece system authenticates a user, generates a standardized address based on address code information received from the user, and generates a response piece mailpiece based on the standardized address and the information received from the user. In additional embodiments, including an embodiment for prepaid response pieces, the response piece system generates a response piece permit based on permit information received from the user, ge...

High modulus thermoplastic compositions and composites are produced which exhibit enhanced melt integrity and strength, allowing the composites to be melt-drawn to smooth surfaced, high tolerance profiles, such as thin-walled tubing, wire, coatings, films, etc. The melt integrity is improved by adding to the thermoplastic prior to or during thermoplastic melt processing a silicone component which will be vulcanized within the thermoplastic to form a silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer network...

A system and method are described that use impulse radio technology to enhance the capabilities of a robot. In one embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of the robot. In another embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication, position and/or radar capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better con...

A system and method are described that use impulse radio technology to enhance the capabilities of a robot. In one embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of the robot. In another embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication, position and/or radar capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better con...

A system and method are described that use impulse radio technology to enhance the capabilities of a robot. In one embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better control the actions of the robot. In another embodiment, a system, a robot and a method are provided that use the communication, position and/or radar capabilities of impulse radio technology to help a control station better con...

A novel article of thermal clothing for covering the underlying area at the gap between a coat sleeve and a glove. The article of clothing comprises a tube having a distal portion terminating in a distal end, a proximal portion terminating in a proximal end, and side opening formed in the distal portion adjacent to but spaced from the distal end. The tube is sized so that it can be snugly fit over the wearer's hand and forearm so that the distal end of the tube is positioned near the midpalm are...

A new, human proteinaceous lymphokine denominated cytotoxicity triggering factor (CTF) is disclosed as are methods of its preparation and use. Substantially pure CTF has an apparent M.sub.r of about 55 kd, is capable of inducing secretion of a tumor-killing factor containing tumor necrosis factor-alpha from primed monocytes, and is substantially free from pyrogen as well as interferon-gamma, interleukin-2 and direct cytotoxin.

Particulate bearing precursor components are formed into intricate shapes yet possess controlled porosity by injection molding a mixture of particulate materials, thermosetting condensation resins, and low temperature catalysts. The mixture, when flowed into a mold cavity of an appropriate shape and heated, initiates a curing reaction which binds particulates together with a film that leaves the space between the particulates open. A positive volume change occurs during cure, providing for a mor...

A system for simulating own ship sensor outputs for submarine trainers is ovided. The system comprises of five personal computer systems operating together. These computers are interconnected such that the individual computers can exchange data and function as one integrated unit. The system provides sensor output to an external trainer through multiple STANAG, NTDS, DIGITAL.TM. I/O, and DIGITAL-SYNCHRO.TM. I/O cards. The system also accepts trainer inputs on these lines. Software modules on the...

A nozzle for a spray device comprising a mixing chamber (3) for a first fluid and a second fluid, said mixing chamber (3) having an exit orifice (24), an inlet feed (8) from an inner tubular passage (4) suitable for carrying the first fluid, and an inlet feed (5I) from an annular passage (5) surrounding the inner tubular passage (4) and suitable for carrying the second fluid, characterised in that the nozzle comprises a means for causing spiral flow around the inner tubular passage (4) of a flui...