Abstract: Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.

Abstract: Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.

Abstract: A trolley system for the entertainment industry can receive power and control signals wirelessly. The trolley system can be wirelessly powered by an inductive power transfer system that is associated with the support member the trolley travels along. The trolley system can use a leaky feeder system for the wireless exchange of data, information and control instructions with an automation and motion and control system. The trolley can include additional components, e.g., a winch, that also receive power and control signals wirelessly.

Abstract: A trolley system for the entertainment industry can receive power and control signals wirelessly. The trolley system can be wirelessly powered by an inductive power transfer system that is associated with the support member the trolley travels along. The trolley system can use a leaky feeder system for the wireless exchange of data, information and control instructions with an automation and motion and control system. The trolley can include additional components, e.g., a winch, that also receive power and control signals wirelessly.

Abstract: A tensioning device for a winch assembly includes a pair of wheels operatively connected to a winch assembly and is configured to grippingly receive a cable extending therebetween from a rotatably movable drum configured to extend/retract the cable with respect to the winch assembly. The pair of wheels continuously maintains a predetermined tension to the cable extending between the pair of wheels and the drum during operation of the winch assembly.

Abstract: An XBRL tag re-usable across period boundaries includes at least one definitional attribute and at least one transactional attribute, wherein the at least one transactional attribute is updated for each period.

Abstract: A system and method for assessing, controlling, and reporting risk in an enterprise related to governance, risk management, and compliance activities.

Abstract: A method for financial system process automation comprising a first process for scheduling financial account tasks which are in-scope and a second process for evaluating rules for placing financial account tasks “in-scope”. A method for efficiently and systematically selecting tasks for scheduling from a list of conditionally needed tasks that would be wasteful to consider on a daily basis.

Abstract: A financial close system of record integrating: managing a financial period close process, attesting to adequate internal controls applicable to the period, displaying qualitative status of confidence and quantitative measure of progress in a financial control and the electronic archiving of the three as an executable and auditable embodiment of a financial period close binder.

Abstract: A process builder for a system of routing electronic documents and a method for using the same are provided. The process builder receives an electronic document having programmable features. The process builder determines a number of attributes and form fields from the electronic document. Data input is received by the process builder from an electronic document author via a graphical user interface. The process builder defines logical conditions for one or more of the form fields and attributes based on the received data input, and combines the logical conditions into logical expressions. The process builder then translates the logical expressions into program code and inserts the generated program code into the electronic document.

Abstract: A system that creates documentation of internal controls for a business to meet its financial and legal obligations. The method of using the documentation itself to automate the actions assigned by the documentation to specific performers which actions can be tracked and measured enables management and audit personnel to assert and attest to its quality, reliability, and consistent usage. A business process management framework which easily adapts to any company's complex installed enterprise software environment to establish an automated, repeatable, and trackable process of complying with SEC rules for financial reporting according to Sarbanes-Oxley federal legislation.

Abstract: A system and method for self-directed routable electronic forms is disclosed. The system and method create a heuristically generated routing selection list based on a history of previous routing transactions.

Abstract: This invention provides for a self-directed routable electronic form generation system and method where each user in the process defines the next, or all the subsequent user routing. The invention resides in providing rules and guidelines that define routing to exist completely within the electronic form itself. Residing in the electronic form these routing rules are dynamically changed based on data input to the form, providing visual clues to the routing based on that input. The present invention generates in the approver's view of the form appropriate visual elements corresponding with allowable actions of this subsequent viewer. The present invention also provides visual clues as to the next routing destination based on the electronics form current fill-in data, or based on any changes the approver makes to fill-in data, all without server interaction. This sequence continues until the electronics “form flow” is complete and an end point is reached.

Abstract: A system and method for self-directed routable electronic forms is disclosed. The system and method create a heuristically generated routing selection list based on a history of previous routing transactions.