Abstract: A method and system are provided for the creation of vertical and horizontal freeze wells, in a dome-like pattern around the ore body, as a hydraulic barrier to ensure the ISR mining solution and the mined minerals do not flow out of the ore body. A method to formulate a suitable mining solution used for ISR mining, where the lixivant does not freeze when using the freeze dome containment method and where the resulting PLS has a high concentration of dissolved minerals and thus eliminates the need for the solvent extraction/ion exchange step during processing is also described.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat setting the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stitch bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 160° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds. In an embodiment, the fabric is adapted for use as a mattress core cover.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat treatment the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stitch bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 65° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds, and contracts in the machine direction in a range of 5% to 65% and in the cross-direction in a range of 20% to 70%. In an embodiment, the fabric is adapted for use as a mattress core cover.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating a calendar event using context. A natural language expression including at least one of words, terms, and phrases of text may be received at a calendar event creation module from an application. The calendar event creation module may identify one or more slots in the text of the natural language expression related to the calendar event using a first grammar module and a second grammar module. The one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module that indicate a calendar event may be compared to determine whether there is a match between the one or more identified slots. If a match is found, at least one calendar event using the one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module may be created.

Abstract: A flame-retardant fabric comprises a textile substrate having a layer of an aluminum material extending along a surface of the textile substrate and integrated with the textile substrate.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat treatment the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stitch bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 65° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds, and contracts in the machine direction in a range of 5% to 65% and in the cross-direction in a range of 20% to 70%. In an embodiment, the fabric is adapted for use as a mattress core cover.

Abstract: A method of horizontal directional drilling is provided. The proposed method utilizes directional drilling in which boreholes are arranged in a pattern such that the surface area of extraction is maximized. The pattern can be achieved using a vertical borehole, multiple lateral boreholes and multiple subsidiary portions of the lateral boreholes. A lateral borehole is drilled extending beyond a vertical borehole towards the orebody, from which a subsidiary borehole is drilled into the orebody. Once the extraction is complete, the subsidiary borehole is back filled. A new subsidiary borehole is drilled extending beyond the lateral borehole and adjacent to the first subsidiary borehole. The subsidiary boreholes are planned to form a honeycomb or direct stacked pattern. Once all extraction is complete from a lateral borehole and its subsidiary boreholes, a new lateral borehole is drilled from the vertical borehole and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A fire barrier fabric includes a first layer including a fleece, flame-retardant cellulosic fibers and a binder; and a second layer including flame-retardant cellulosic fibers and a binder. The fleece may include natural crimped wool. The fleece may include one or more of sheep wool fleece, alpaca wool fleece, cashmere wool fleece, and silk fleece. The flame-retardant cellulosic fibers may be inherently flame-retardant cellulosic fibers. The flame-retardant cellulosic fibers may include one or more of treated flame-retardant cotton fibers, flame-retardant bamboo fibers, flame-retardant viscose fibers, flame-retardant rayon fibers, and flame-retardant silica-filled viscose fibers.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat setting the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stitch bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 160° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds. In an embodiment, the fabric is adapted for use as a mattress core cover.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for the creation of vertical and horizontal freeze wells, in a dome-like pattern around the ore body, as a hydraulic barrier to ensure the ISR mining solution and the mined minerals do not flow out of the ore body. A method to formulate a suitable mining solution used for ISR mining, where the lixivant does not freeze when using the freeze dome containment method and where the resulting PLS has a high concentration of dissolved minerals and thus eliminates the need for the solvent extraction/ion exchange step during processing is also described.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat setting the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stich bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 65° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds.

Abstract: A fabric made by the method of providing a non-woven batt having flame retardant fibers, stitch bonding the non-woven batt with an elastic yarn, and heat setting the stitch bonded, non-woven batt. The stich bonded non-woven batt is exposed to a temperature in a range of 65° C. to 200° C. for a period in a range of 30 seconds to 120 seconds.

Abstract: The present invention, in embodiments, is a fitted mattress core covering having a non-woven fabric comprising a plurality of flame-retardant fibers and elastic piping located along an edge of the non-woven fabric. The non-woven fabric, in embodiments, is substantially free of fiberglass, and the fitted mattress core covering is configured to fit over a mattress core such that the elastic piping extends underneath the mattress core when the fitted mattress core covering fits over the mattress core.

Abstract: A flame resistant textile fabric includes a coating having an expandable graphite, or a combination of an expandable graphite and a nanoclay, disposed on one or both of its first and second surfaces. The flame resistant textile fabrics may be used to make one or more components of a mattress, such as a filler cloth, or fabric fire barrier.

Abstract: A multi-layer filter fabric includes a first layer that includes a first non-woven fabric and a second layer that includes a second non-woven fabric. Each layer may include multiple webs. The first and second layers have different median pores sizes and porosities, with the first layer having a larger median pore size and/or porosity than the second layer. The first and second layers may be separated by a scrim. The first and second layers are colored or have visible markings such that the first and second layers are readily distinguished from each other. The multi-layer filter fabric is arranged so that a fluid may enter the multi-layer filter fabric through the first layer and exit through the second layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating a calendar event using context. A natural language expression including at least one of words, terms, and phrases of text may be received at a calendar event creation module from an application. The calendar event creation module may identify one or more slots in the text of the natural language expression related to the calendar event using a first grammar module and a second grammar module. The one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module that indicate a calendar event may be compared to determine whether there is a match between the one or more identified slots. If a match is found, at least one calendar event using the one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module may be created.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating a calendar event using context. A natural language expression including at least one of words, terms, and phrases of text may be received at a calendar event creation module from an application. The calendar event creation module may identify one or more slots in the text of the natural language expression related to the calendar event using a first grammar module and a second grammar module. The one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module that indicate a calendar event may be compared to determine whether there is a match between the one or more identified slots. If a match is found, at least one calendar event using the one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module may be created.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating a calendar event using context. A natural language expression including at least one of words, terms, and phrases of text may be received at a calendar event creation module from an application. The calendar event creation module may identify one or more slots in the text of the natural language expression related to the calendar event using a first grammar module and a second grammar module. The one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module that indicate a calendar event may be compared to determine whether there is a match between the one or more identified slots. If a match is found, at least one calendar event using the one or more slots identified by the first grammar module and the second grammar module may be created.

Abstract: A method of selectively ablating an undesired material from a substrate includes providing a substrate with two regions; providing laser pulses; tuning a wavelength of the laser pulses to match a desired wavelength characteristic of a material and directing the tuned laser pulses onto the substrate; and controlling a pulse duration, wavelength, or both, of the laser pulses to ablate the undesired material without damaging the substrate or any adjacent material. In another embodiment, an apparatus for repairing a defect on a reflective photomask includes a femtosecond pulse width laser; a harmonic conversion cell; a filter for passing a selected EUV harmonic of the laser light; a lens arrangement configured to direct the selected EUV harmonic of the laser light onto the photomask; and a control unit connected to the laser to control an ablation of the defect on the reflective photomask.

Abstract: A method of selectively ablating an undesired material from a substrate includes providing a substrate with two regions; providing laser pulses; tuning a wavelength of the laser pulses to match a desired wavelength characteristic of a material and directing the tuned laser pulses onto the substrate; and controlling a pulse duration, wavelength, or both, of the laser pulses to ablate the undesired material without damaging the substrate or any adjacent material. In another embodiment, an apparatus for repairing a defect on a reflective photomask includes a femtosecond pulse width laser; a harmonic conversion cell; a filter for passing a selected EUV harmonic of the laser light; a lens arrangement configured to direct the selected EUV harmonic of the laser light onto the photomask; and a control unit connected to the laser to control an ablation of the defect on the reflective photomask.