Abstract: A tuned mass damper (TMD) system in combination with a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes a barge type FOWT platform having a hull configured to have a wind turbine tower mounted thereon. A TMD system is mounted in the hull and has a first TMD configured to operate at a first frequency, and a second TMD configured to operate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.

Abstract: Pliers are provided. Pliers include an upper handle, a lower handle, an upper jaw coupled to the upper handle, and a lower jaw coupled to the lower handle. In general, the upper jaw includes workpiece engagement surface, such a first set of teeth configured to engage a workpiece, and the lower jaw includes a workpiece engagement surface, such as a second set of teeth and a third set of teeth. The lower jaw opposes the upper jaw such that the first set of teeth faces the second set of teeth and the third set of teeth. At least a section of the workpiece engagement surface of the lower jaw is movably coupled to the lower jaw such that it moves relative to the lower as torque is applied to a workpiece, thereby increasing torque applied to the workpiece.

Abstract: A torque wrench including a head, a handle, a primary beam, a secondary beam, and a torque adjustment mechanism. The primary beam couples the head and the handle for co-rotation about the rotational axis and the primary beam includes a first end adjacent the head and a second end adjacent the handle. The secondary beam is coupled to the head for rotation with the head about the rotational axis and the secondary beam is movable relative to the primary beam and the handle. The torque adjustment mechanism adjusts a torque setting of the primary beam relative to the secondary beam. The torque adjustment mechanism includes a thumb adjustment wheel that a user rotates about a first axis to adjust the torque setting by moving the second end of the primary beam relative to the handle along a second axis offset from the first axis.

Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: A system for determining compliance includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface is for receiving an exterior camera data of a vehicle. The processor is for: identifying a person associated with the vehicle based at least in part on the exterior camera data; determining whether the person is complying with a safety rule; and in the event that the person is not complying, indicating that the person is not complying.

Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing business development activity within an organization include a server reading and storing business development data and user data. The business development data is associated with the business development activity of users in an organization. An interactive display of business development data includes interactive links that allow a user to update the business development data via a remote computer. Requests to update the business development data based on recent business development activity may be initiated from or by the system for individual users or groups of users, for example, via automated messages with interactive links. Progress towards goals and metrics may be used to trigger requests for updates.

Abstract: Systems and methods including a server based network that can store event and event ticket request information. An interactive list of available event tickets can be displayed on a remote computer to manage electronic requests for event tickets. Electronic messages associated with the ticket requests can be sent electronically to one or more administrators for disposition of the event ticket request. Further electronic messages may be sent based on an administrator's grant or deny disposition of the request. Reminder and availability messages may be sent. Usage and requester data can be tracked. Groups of requesters may be identified to control various messages and the display of request information.

Abstract: An animal treatment method comprises flushing the animal waste from a barn to a holding tank where the waste is mixed with an alkaline solution to kill pathogens. After neutralization, the solution is separated into solids and liquids. The liquid is treated and recycled as flushing water to clean the barns and/or drinking water for the animals. The solids are separated into digested and undigested feed. The digested feed is further processed for use as a fertilizer and the undigested feed is processed for use as animal feed.

Abstract: The process disclosed herein involves the high temperature processing of phosphate ore in a solid state using a ported rotary kiln. Prior to insertion into the kiln, the ore is pulverized and beneficiated to remove excessive quantities of unwanted materials such as clay, silica, iron, sodium, potassium, and alumina. The calcium oxide to silica ratio of the beneficiated is then adjusted to within a specific acceptable range, a carbon source containing sulfur such as petroleum coke is added and the resulting feed material is pelletized using a binding agent if necessary. The pelletized feed material is then dried, preheated, and fed into a ported rotary kiln. At the elevated temperature maintained in the reducing kiln, tricalcium phosphate undergoes a reduction reaction to produce phosphorus gas and carbon monoxide. Atmospheric air is injected into the rotating kiln chamber, which facilitates the oxidation of phosphorus gas to phosphorus pentoxide and the oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An animal treatment method comprises flushing the animal waste from a barn to a holding tank where the waste is mixed with an alkaline solution to kill pathogens. After neutralization, the solution is separated into solids and liquids. The liquid is treated and recycled as flushing water to clean the barns and/or drinking water for the animals. The solids are separated into digested and undigested feed. The digested feed is further processed for use as a fertilizer and the undigested feed is processed for use as animal feed.