Tidal bundle decreases as the tidal variation grows smaller, towards the neap tide again and the thinnest beds. The presence of tidal bundles depends on the presence of spring and neap tides, which can only occur in three-body gravitational systems (the Earth, the Sun and the Moon). Therefore, the earliest time from which tidal bundles can be identified gives a conclusive lower bound on the age of the Moon. Tidal bundle A tidal bundle is a sedimentary structure that forms in tidal areas as a result of spring and neap tides. A tidal bundle sequence can be seen as a variation in
European Convention relating to the Formalities required for Patent Applications European Convention relating to the Formalities required for Patent Applications The European Convention relating to the formalities required for patent applications was signed at Paris on December 11, 1953. Its aim was to "simplify and unify, as far as it is possible, the formalities required by the various national legislations for patent applications". It was open to the signature of the members of the Council of Europe, came into force on June 1, 1955, and, after it came into force, became open to accession by all States which are members of the International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property.