Abstract: A device for producing and applying a fibrous reinforcement material, such as a texturized strand material, as well as systems for and methods of reinforcing a road using the fibrous reinforcement material, are disclosed.

Abstract: Method and system for filling a muffler with fibrous material. The muffler includes a muffler shell comprising a first shell member and a second shell member, at least one partition extending between the first and second shell members, and at least one slot formed in the first shell member above the partition. The first shell member is positioned and held relative to the second shell member to form an open portion, a closed portion, and a space between an upper surface of the partition and the first shell member. Fluid is introduced into the space through a fluid delivery device inserted into the muffler shell through the slot, and fibrous material is introduced into the muffler shell through a filling nozzle inserted into the muffler shell through the open portion. The fluid delivery device and nozzle are removed after filling and the shell members are closed and affixed.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for filling a muffler body with a fibrous material prior to completing assembly of the muffler body are disclosed. The methods and systems prevent or otherwise reduce undesired migration of the fibrous material within the muffler body.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: A governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) computer system is provided that includes at least one processor, a user input device, and a storage system that stores meta-model. The meta-model includes at least one process element, a plurality of dynamic risk elements, and a plurality of dynamic control elements. The risk meta-model is loaded from the storage system. Input is accepted from the user input device for creating a new dynamic risk model based on the loaded extended risk meta-model. At least one process element is added to the new dynamic risk model based on user provided input and the extended risk meta-model. A first dynamic risk element is added from the plurality of dynamic risk elements based on user provided input. A risk type of the first dynamic risk element is determined based on user provided input.

Abstract: A nozzle for delivering texturized fibrous material into a chamber of a muffler has a body including a texturized fibrous material passageway and a separate directional jet passageway. A method of filling a chamber of a muffler with texturized fibrous material includes the steps of extending a wand into the muffler so that a nozzle on the wand is received in the chamber, discharging a stream of texturized fibrous material into the chamber from a first passageway of the nozzle and discharging a directional jet into the stream of texturized fibrous material from a second passageway of a nozzle whereby the stream of texturized fibrous material is redirected into a desired filling direction to more efficiently fill the chamber.

Abstract: A nozzle for delivering texturized fibrous material into a chamber of a muffler has a body including a texturized fibrous material passageway and a separate directional jet passageway. A method of filling a chamber of a muffler with texturized fibrous material includes the steps of extending a wand into the muffler so that a nozzle on the wand is received in the chamber, discharging a stream of texturized fibrous material into the chamber from a first passageway of the nozzle and discharging a directional jet into the stream of texturized fibrous material from a second passageway of a nozzle whereby the stream of texturized fibrous material is redirected into a desired filling direction to more efficiently fill the chamber.

Abstract: A process for applying a cushioning material around a substrate, that is a catalytic converter or a muffler, includes rotating the substrate, and winding a strand of fibers around an outer surface of the rotating substrate.

Abstract: A method for forming odd-shaped mufflers is achieved by first introducing an unfilled muffler insert having a desired number of pipes and partitions within a two-piece shaped tool. Fibrous material is introduced within desired compartments formed between the shaped tool and unfilled insert to form a filled insert. The shaped tool and filled insert are then placed on a winding device. A yarn thread is then wound and secured around the fibrous material within a gap created between the two pieces of the shaped tool. The winding device and shaped tool are then removed from the filled and wound muffler insert. The wound and filled muffler insert may then either be pressed into a previously formed muffler shell, or alternatively, the muffler shell may be formed around the wound and filled muffler insert to form the muffler.

Abstract: A method for forming odd-shaped mufflers is achieved by first introducing an unfilled muffler insert having a desired number of pipes and partitions within a two-piece shaped tool. Fibrous material is introduced within desired compartments formed between the shaped tool and unfilled insert to form a filled insert. The shaped tool and filled insert are then placed on a winding device. A yarn thread is then wound and secured around the fibrous material within a gap created between the two pieces of the shaped tool. The winding device and shaped tool are then removed from the filled and wound muffler insert. The wound and filled muffler insert may then either be pressed into a previously formed muffler shell, or alternatively, the muffler shell may be formed around the wound and filled muffler insert to form the muffler.

Abstract: A process is provided for filling a muffler with fibrous material as well as a muffler filled with fibrous material. The process includes a first step of providing a muffler comprising a closed outer shell having an inner cavity and a perforated pipe. The perforated pipe has a first end portion with at least one fill opening. A second step comprises feeding fibrous material into the outer shell inner cavity through the at least one fill opening in the perforated pipe to form a fibrous product in the outer shell.