Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a novel execution engine integration framework for a BFT SMR system. With this framework, execution engines for services can be integrated into the BFT SMR system in a generic manner, thereby avoiding the need to implement a custom request handling code for each individual service/execution engine.

Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.

Abstract: An engine stand including a cradle assembly configured to support an engine assembly and a dolly configured to support the cradle assembly. The cradle assembly includes an upper frame assembly including a first frame member and a second frame member each fixedly coupled to a third frame member, a protrusion coupled to and extending substantially vertically upward from the first frame member, and a rest coupled to the second frame member, the rest having an engagement surface shaped to correspond to a shape of an exterior surface of the engine assembly. At least one of the first frame member, the second frame member, and the third frame member define an aperture configured to receive a fork from a lift device.

Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.

Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.

Abstract: A blockchain network include nodes that are configured as time sources. These time-source nodes broadcast respective updates of their local times to all nodes in the blockchain network. Each node computes a summary time value based on the received local time values so that each node uses the same summary time to maintain their respective copies of the blockchain.

Abstract: A blockchain network include nodes that are configured as time sources. These time-source nodes broadcast respective updates of their local times to all nodes in the blockchain network. Each node computes a summary time value based on the received local time values so that each node uses the same summary time to maintain their respective copies of the blockchain.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm. The bonding pattern is located solely in one of the front end region or the back end region.

Abstract: Methods for making an apertured composite web are disclosed. These webs may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.

Abstract: Methods for making an apertured composite web are disclosed. These webs may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.

Abstract: Methods for making an apertured polymeric film web or a composite structure web are disclosed. These webs may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: An article having an embossed seal includes at least two webs, and an embossed seal joining a portion of the at least two webs, the seal including co-registered concentric discrete extended elements formed in the at least two webs, the discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.

Abstract: An engine stand including a cradle assembly configured to support an engine assembly and a dolly configured to support the cradle assembly. The cradle assembly includes an upper frame assembly including a first frame member and a second frame member each fixedly coupled to a third frame member, a protrusion coupled to and extending substantially vertically upward from the first frame member, and a rest coupled to the second frame member, the rest having an engagement surface shaped to correspond to a shape of an exterior surface of the engine assembly. At least one of the first frame member, the second frame member, and the third frame member define an aperture configured to receive a fork from a lift device.

Abstract: Methods for making an apertured polymeric film web or a composite structure web are disclosed. These webs may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm. The bonding pattern is located solely in one of the front end region or the back end region.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm. The bonding pattern is located solely in one of the front end region or the back end region.

Abstract: A method for making an apertured polymeric film web is disclosed herein. The polymeric film web may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.

Abstract: An apertured polymeric film web and a composite structure web are disclosed. These webs may be utilized as a topsheet in an absorbent article and can provide fluid handling and softness benefits.