Abstract: A protective cover includes a composite sheet including a substrate formed from a nonwoven material. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface, and a first layer of plastic film is adjacent the substrate first surface. The protective cover also includes a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge extending between the first and the second end, a second lateral edge extending between the first end and the second end, and an axis extending between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. The composite sheet is folded about the axis and the first end of the composite sheet is proximate the second end of the composite sheet. The protective cover also includes a partially enclosed space having an opening proximate the first and second ends of the composite sheet, and the first layer of plastic film is within the partially enclosed space.

Abstract: Methods of making a protective cover. According to one method, a composite sheet is formed by providing a substrate formed from a nonwoven material having a puncture resistance exceeding 500 N, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface, disposing a first layer of plastic film on the substrate first surface and a second layer of plastic film on the substrate second surface. The composite sheet has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, and an axis extending between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. The method also includes folding the composite sheet about the axis to bring the first end of the composite sheet proximate the second end of the composite sheet and define a partially enclosed space having an opening proximate the first and second ends of the composite sheet.

Abstract: Methods of making a protective cover. According to one method, a composite sheet is formed by providing a substrate formed from a nonwoven material having a puncture resistance exceeding 500 N, the substrate having a first surface and a second surface, disposing a first layer of plastic film on the substrate first surface and a second layer of plastic film on the substrate second surface. The composite sheet has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, and an axis extending between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. The method also includes folding the composite sheet about the axis to bring the first end of the composite sheet proximate the second end of the composite sheet and define a partially enclosed space having an opening proximate the first and second ends of the composite sheet.

Abstract: Protective covers and methods of manufacturing same. One such cover comprises a composite sheet having a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge extending between the first and second ends, a second lateral edge extending between the first and second ends, and an axis extending between the first and second lateral edges. First and second panels of the composite sheet each comprise a substrate formed from a nonwoven material, a first layer of plastic film disposed on the substrate such that at least a portion of the first layer is slidable relative to the substrate; and a second layer of plastic film disposed on the substrate such that at least a portion of the second layer is slidable relative to the substrate. The composite sheet is folded about the axis and a partially enclosed space is defined between the first and second panels.

Abstract: There is provided a waterborne adhesive composition comprising (a) one or more bromine substituted olefin polymer, (b) one or more halosulfonated olefin polymer, (c) one or more compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, phenolic resins, chlorinated polyolefin, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates using such an adhesive composition, and an article formed by such a method of bonding substrates.

Abstract: There is provided an adhesive composition comprising (i) at least one film forming polymer, (ii) at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of polynitroso compounds, polynitroso precursors, and mixtures thereof, and (iii) at least one oxidizer, wherein the molar ratio of oxidizer to crosslinker is from 0.3 to 2.0. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates together using such a composition, and an article made using such a method.

Abstract: Methods and systems for offering network-based managed security services are provided. According to one embodiment, an IP service processing switch includes multiple service blades and one or more packet-passing data rings. The service blades each have multiple processors for providing customized security services to subscribers of a service provider. Upon receipt of a packet by a service blade from the one or more packet-passing data rings, a PEID value within the packet is inspected and when the PEID value corresponds to a PEID assigned to a processor associated with the service blade, the packet is steered to a software entity of a VR on the processor that corresponds to an LQID value within the packet. And, when the PEID value does not correspond to any PEIDs assigned to processors on the service blade, the packet is passed to a next service blade on the one or more packet-passing data rings.

Abstract: A flexible, scalable hardware and software platform that allows a service provider to easily provide internet services, virtual private network services, firewall services, etc., to a plurality of customers. One aspect provides a method and system for delivering security services. This includes connecting a plurality of processors in a ring configuration within a first processing system, establishing a secure connection between the processors in the ring configuration across an internet protocol (IP) connection to a second processing system to form a tunnel, and providing both router services and host services for a customer using the plurality of processors in the ring configuration and using the second processing system, a packet routing system and method is described that includes a processor identifier in each packet to route the packets to a physical processor, and a logical queue identifier to route the packets to the destination object within that processor.

Abstract: An automated interactive method dynamically identifies an unplanned maintenance task during execution of a planned maintenance task on equipment. A user device displays a maintenance menu system for data entry and access and provides an input relating to unplanned maintenance task discovered on the equipment. The unplanned maintenance task is associated with the planned maintenance task at least with respect to a location. The automated interactive method sequentially processes unplanned maintenance task information based on the input from the user device. The automated interactive method establishes and stores an unplanned maintenance task data record including a selected geographical location, a selected item, a selected work category, a selected task type, a selected task description, and selected component data of the unplanned maintenance task.

Abstract: There is provided a waterborne adhesive composition comprising (a) one or more bromine substituted olefin polymer, (b) one or more halosulfonated olefin polymer, (c) one or more compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, phenolic resins, chlorinated polyolefin, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates using such an adhesive composition, and an article formed by such a method of bonding substrates.

Abstract: A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.

Abstract: A flexible, scalable hardware and software platform that allows a service provider to easily provide internet services, virtual private network services, firewall services, etc., to a plurality of customers. One aspect provides a method and system for delivering security services. This includes connecting a plurality of processors in a ring configuration within a first processing system, establishing a secure connection between the processors in the ring configuration across an internet protocol (IP) connection to a second processing system to form a tunnel, and providing both router services and host services for a customer using the plurality of processors in the ring configuration and using the second processing system. a packet routing system and method is described that includes a processor identifier in each packet to route the packets to a physical processor, and a logical queue identifier to route the packets to the destination object within that processor.

Abstract: A method and system of planning modification of a configuration of an item of equipment supports an integrated approach toward managing one or more configuration modifications and planning and scheduling issues. Planning factors are tracked. One or more planning factors are relevant to a modification of a configuration of an item of equipment. A balanced configuration modification plan and schedule is arranged based on the planning factors. It is decided whether to institute the balanced configuration plan or at least a portion of the balanced configuration plan. The resources to carry out the balanced configuration plan are allocated.