Abstract: A damping system for a turbin bucket. The damping system includes a damper pocket with a variable tangential depth and a damper pin positional within the damper pocket.

Abstract: A self-contained, modular electric power generation system includes a portable housing having a modular shell disposed substantially on a foundation, wherein the portable housing is configured to facilitate the transportation of the modular electric power generation system. The system also includes a power generator disposed substantially within the portable housing. The power generator is configured to collect fuel associated with a fuel source and convert at least a portion of the collected fuel to electrical energy. The system also includes a sensing device configured to be coupled to the fuel source. The sensing device is configured to monitor a fuel level associated with the fuel source and provide data indicative of the fuel level to a management console associated with the power generation system. The system also includes a controller coupled to the power generator.

Abstract: A method for generating and utilizing greenhouse gas credits includes collecting a first greenhouse gas and converting the first greenhouse gas to a second greenhouse gas to produce a conversion product, wherein the second greenhouse gas has a global warming potential less than a global warming potential associated with the first greenhouse gas. The method also includes determining a global warming potential reduction associated with the conversion. The method further includes determining a quantity of greenhouse gas credits associated with the conversion based on the global warming potential reduction. The method also includes marketing one or more of the conversion product and the greenhouse gas credits associated with the conversion.

Abstract: A method for packaging greenhouse gas credits with a product transaction includes determining an amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with one or more products. The method also includes determining a quantity of greenhouse gas credits required to offset at least a portion of the greenhouse gas emissions of the one or more products. The method further includes determining a transaction price associated with the quantity of greenhouse gas credits. The method also includes providing a transaction package based on the determined purchase price associated with the greenhouse gas credits to a prospective customer.

Abstract: A system for managing greenhouse gas-related activities includes a management system communicatively coupled to a greenhouse gas facility and configured to collect and distribute operation data associated with operations of the greenhouse gas facility. The system also includes at least one subscriber communicatively coupled to the management system. The subscriber is configured to analyze the received operation data based on at least one characteristic of a greenhouse gas project environment. The subscriber is also configured to provide one or more recommendations for adjusting an operational aspect associated with the greenhouse gas facility based on the analysis. The management system adjusts one or more operational aspects associated with the greenhouse gas facility based on the recommendations provided by the subscriber.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a greenhouse gas reduction project is disclosed. The method includes receiving one or more parameters associated with a greenhouse gas reduction project. The method also includes determining an amount of greenhouse gas credits potentially generated during the lifecycle of a greenhouse gas reduction project. The method further includes analyzing historic data associated with a price history of greenhouse gas credits. The method also includes estimating a future value of the greenhouse gas credits based on the analysis trends and inputs. The method further includes predicting a potential revenue generated from a greenhouse gas reduction project based on the future value of the generated greenhouse gas credits.

Abstract: The inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration settings to applications. More particularly, the inventions relate to computer systems that provide a layer organization for files and configuration settings that can be overlaid on top of an operating system, and can later delete the layer organization to restore the computer systems to a clean state. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: The inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration settings to applications. More particularly, the inventions relate to computer systems that provide a layer organization for files and configuration settings that can be overlaid on top of an operating system. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: A web-based system to facilitate sales within a network including buyers, suppliers and agents. The system may include a first database configured to store information of buyers, a second database configured to store information of suppliers and a third database configured to store information of referral agents. The system may further include system processing software for (i) assisting in selection of a referral agent for a buyer identified in the first database based on a buyer request, (ii) providing the agent with information describing the buyer request and (iii) enabling the agent to obtain a listing of suppliers identifiable in the second database based on specific information relating to the buyer request.

Abstract: A shroud support apparatus for a ceramic component of a gas turbine having: an outer shroud block having a coupling to a casing of the gas turbine; a spring mass damper attached to the outer shroud block and including a spring biased piston extending through said outer shroud block, wherein the spring mass damper applies a load to the ceramic component; and the ceramic component has a forward flange and an aft flange each attachable to the outer shroud block.

Abstract: The claimed inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration settings to applications. More particularly, the claimed inventions relate to methods of capturing software packages using layered computing systems and software package products produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compartmentalized storage system for temporarily storing and subsequently mixing at least two different substances. The compartmentalized storage system comprises a first storing compartment, with an optional a tearable seal, containing a solid sorbing substrate, such as a wipe, and a first substance. The compartmentalized storage system further comprises a second storing compartment having a second substance. The first and the second compartments are attached to each other by at least one common side, which common side comprises a frangible seal connecting the first and the second compartments. By applying force to the frangible seal, the seal will break and thereby allow the second substance in the second storing compartment to be mixed with the solid sorbing substrate and the first substance in the first storing compartment.

Abstract: A dispenser for controlling the release of volatile materials within a contained environment such as an automobile, a home, an office, a factory, or the like, comprises a housing having an opening therein, a volatile material positioned within the housing, and a temperature responsive component in operable association with the opening to regulate said opening in order to contain or release the volatile material. The temperature responsive component automatically controls the release of the volatile material in the contained environment in response to a change in the ambient temperature by uncovering or covering the opening of the housing. A method for controlling the release of volatile materials within a contained environment is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clear, crosslinked, polymeric gel composition that is the reaction product of a microemulsion containing (a) from 1-70 wt. %, preferably from 1-40 wt. %, and more preferably from 10-25 wt. % of an anhydride functionalized polymer, (b) from 0.1-40 wt. %, preferably from 0.1-20 wt. %, and most preferably from 0.5-5 wt. % of a cross-linking agent, (c) from 0.01-50 wt. %, preferably from 0.1-20 wt. %, and more preferably from 0.5-10 wt. % surfactant, (d) from 0.01-30 wt. %, preferably from 0.1-10 wt. %, and more preferably from 0.1-5 wt. % water, and (e) from 10.0-95.0 wt. % of a hydrophobic liquid, based on the total weight of the polymeric gel composition. The gel composition is prepared by combining the anhydride functionalized polymer, the cross-linking agent, the surfactant, the water, and the hydrophobic liquid-form a microemulsion and then gelling the microemulsion.

Abstract: 12A high temperature gas turbine component includes an inner core made of a monolithic ceramic material embedded within an outer CMC shell. The inner core may be formed with a through hole, blind hole, wear pads and the like. A method of making the bushing includes the steps of a) forming an inner core of silicon nitride or silicon carbide; and b) applying a ceramic matrix composite material over substantially all of the inner core.

Abstract: The inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration settings to applications. More particularly, the inventions relate to computer systems that provide a layer organization for files and configuration settings that can be overlaid on top of an operating system, and can later delete the layer organization to restore the computer systems to a clean state. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: The inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration setting to applications. More particularly, the inventions relate to methods of capturing software packages using layered computing systems and software package products produced by those methods. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: The inventions relate generally to computer systems having facilities for providing virtual portions of file systems and configuration settings to applications. More particularly, the inventions relate to computer systems that provide a layer organization for files and configuration settings that can be overlaid on top of an operating system. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: 12A high temperature gas turbine component includes an inner core made of a monolithic ceramic material embedded within an outer CMC shell. The inner core may be formed with a through hole, blind hole, wear pads and the like. A method of making the bushing includes the steps of a) forming an inner core of silicon nitride or silicon carbide; and b) applying a ceramic matrix composite material over substantially all of the inner core.