This application claims priority from provisional application Ser. No. 60/077,037, filed Mar. 6, 1998, and Ser. No. 60/091,384 filed Jul. 1, 1998, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
The U.S. Government has a paid-up license in this invention and the right in limited circumstances to require the patent owner to license others on reasonable terms as provided for by the terms of one or more of Contract Nos. DAAL01-95-C-3543, DAAB07-96-C-G026, and DAAB07-97-C-G027 awarded by Department of the Army.
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