Abstract: A tuned mass damper (TMD) system in combination with a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes a barge type FOWT platform having a hull configured to have a wind turbine tower mounted thereon. A TMD system is mounted in the hull and has a first TMD configured to operate at a first frequency, and a second TMD configured to operate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may include one or more of the following: a knitted component forming a collar of the upper, the collar at least partially forming an opening for providing access to an interior of the article of footwear; and a first knit edge and a second knit edge that extend along the collar of the upper, wherein a knitted central portion of the collar extends between the first knit edge and the second knit edge. The collar may consist of a single seam to join together the first knit edge and the second knit edge. The single seam may be offset from a centerline at the rear-most portion of a heel area such that the knitted central portion of the collar extends through the centerline of the heel area.

Abstract: A sealable container includes a first layer and a second layer coupled to the first layer to define a cavity therebetween. The second layer is coupled to the first layer at a first side sector, a lower sector, and a second side sector opposite the first side sector such that an opening in fluid communication with the cavity is defined between the first layer and the second layer at an upper sector opposite the lower sector. The second layer includes a flap portion at the upper sector extending beyond an upper edge of the first layer. A first coupling mechanism is coupled to an inner surface of the second layer generally facing the first layer at the upper sector, and a second coupling mechanism is coupled to an outer surface of the second layer generally facing away from the first layer at the upper sector.

Abstract: Processes of and systems for removing free bromine from gaseous anhydrous HBr contaminated with free bromine are described. In one type of process the gaseous contaminated HBr is fed into countercurrent contact with at least one liquid alkylaromatic hydrocarbon within a packed section of a column while maintaining the packed section under free radical bromination conditions so that one or more than one liquid a-bromoalkylaromatic compound is produced along with one mole of gaseous HBr per mole of a-bromoalkylaromatic compound produced. In another type of process the gaseous anhydrous HBr is fed into countercurrent contact through at least two scrubbers so that the gaseous anhydrous HBr is scrubbed substantially free of bromine by passage through these at least two scrubbers, each of which contains a different specified type of scrubbing liquid. In one embodiment the liquid alkylaromatic hydrocarbon comprises 1,2-diphenylethane.

Abstract: A reinforced two-side-printable laminate material constructed of a top layer of coated-one-side paper or related material, a middle layer of foamed polypropylene film or related material, and a bottom layer of paper material, said bottom layer being coated with a direct thermal emulsion with the thermal emulsion facing outward.

Abstract: Processes of and systems for removing free bromine from gaseous anhydrous HBr contaminated with free bromine are described. In one type of process the gaseous contaminated HBr is fed into countercurrent contact with at least one liquid alkylaromatic hydrocarbon within a packed section of a column while maintaining the packed section under free radical bromination conditions so that one or more than one liquid a-bromoalkylaromatic compound is produced along with one mole of gaseous HBr per mole of a-bromoalkylaromatic compound produced. In another type of process the gaseous anhydrous HBr is fed into countercurrent contact through at least two scrubbers so that the gaseous anhydrous HBr is scrubbed substantially free of bromine by passage through these at least two scrubbers, each of which contains a different specified type of scrubbing liquid. In one embodiment the liquid alkylaromatic hydrocarbon comprises 1,2-diphenylethane.

Abstract: A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which in turn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper to form a composite construction the individual layers of which are not thereafter generally separable from one another. The resulting composite construction is a laminated two-sided printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.

Abstract: A new, highly selective way of removing bromine contamination from a gaseous stream comprised of hydrogen bromide and bromine is described. Such process technology involves non-catalyzed free radical (benzylic) bromination of an alkylene-bridged aromatic hydrocarbon and/or certain alkyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons and recovering the purified gaseous HBr. Because of the high selectivity of the bromination on the aliphatic bridges or side-chains, virtually no ring bromination occurs, and this enables recovery of the bromine values in the form of HBr. Thus preferably, the bromine is recovered as HBr from the scrubbing liquid by subjecting the scrubbing liquid to thermal or catalytic dehyrobromination. In plant operations, the gaseous HBr purified in the process can then be introduced into a compressor to produce either liquid or gaseous HBr for storage under pressure. Alternatively, the purified gaseous HBr can be fed directly into one or more reactions in which HBr is used as a reactant.

Abstract: A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which in turn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper to form a composite construction the individual layers of which are not thereafter generally separable from one another. The resulting composite construction is a laminated two-sided printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.

Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer contains print materials such as for functioning as a coupon, and its is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.

Abstract: A speech recognition system includes a natural language processing component and an automated speech recognition component distinct from each other such that uncertainty in speech recognition is isolated from uncertainty in natural language understanding, wherein the natural language processing component and an automated speech recognition component communicate corresponding weighted meta-information representative of the uncertainty.

Abstract: A label for use on separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other types of packaging. The label includes at least one primary surface and at least two ends, with a patterned adhesive applied to said ends, and is designed to wrap substantially around a container, adhering to the container only at the surfaces with patterned adhesive. The bottom side of the primary surface of the label is left free for printing, couponing, or other use.

Abstract: A patterned adhesive tag applied to separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other packaged products. The patterned tag adhesive is designed to add security to the packaging of the goods, such that when an unauthorized person tries to remove the tag, it will tear, indicating an unauthorized entry, and caution against purchase or usage of the product. The tag is designed to wrap around a plurality of sides of the packaged product. The tag may be multi-layered through the usage of additional adhesives and substrates to facilitate couponing and booklet applications for the marketed product.

Abstract: A reinforced two-side-printable laminate material constructed of a top layer of coated-one-side paper or related material, a middle layer of foamed polypropylene film or related material, and a bottom layer of paper material, said bottom layer being coated with a direct thermal emulsion with the thermal emulsion facing outward.

Abstract: A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which inturn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper. The resulting construction is a laminated two side printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.

Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer contains print materials such as for functioning as a coupon, and its is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.