Abstract: Nonwoven substrates having natural fibers and methods of making the same are provided. The nonwoven substrates have a first outer surface formed from a first material layer having a plurality of elevated regions and a non-elevated interconnecting region disposed between the plurality of elevated regions. The nonwoven substrates also have a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface and formed from a second material layer and a third material layer including natural fibers. The third material layer is disposed between the first outer surface and the second outer surface in regions longitudinally adjacent the non-elevated interconnecting region. A portion of the third material layer penetrates a portion of the plurality of elevated regions where a portion of the natural fibers of the third material layer are singularized and intertwined with the cellulosic fibers of the first material layer.

Abstract: Wet wipes having layered nonwoven substrates and methods of making the same are provided. The layered nonwoven substrate has a first outer layer including a first plurality of fibers and forming at least a part of a first outer surface, a second outer layer including a second plurality of fibers and forming at least a port of a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface, and an inner layer including a third plurality of fibers and disposed at least partially between the first outer layer and the second outer layer. At least a portion of the third plurality of fibers is disposed on one of the first outer surface or the second outer surface. The wet wipes also include a lotion comprising at least 90% by weight of the lotion of water.

Abstract: Nonwoven substrates and methods for making nonwoven substrates are provided. The nonwoven substrates have a first material layer containing a first plurality of fibers, a second material layer containing a second plurality of fibers, and a third material layer containing a third plurality of fibers. A first outer surface is formed from the first material layer. The nonwoven substrate has a plurality of elevated regions and a plurality of non-elevated regions disposed on the first outer surface. Fibers of the third plurality of fibers are disposed on the first outer surface in at least some of the plurality of elevated regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting apparatus, in particular a modular lifting apparatus that can be assembled about an item to be lifted. The lifting apparatus has at least two elongate bars connected and spaced apart by at least two spacers; and at least four end plates that are fitted to ends of the elongate bars using a locking mechanism. Each elongate bar passes through or under an item to be lifted and projects from each end of the item to be lifted; each spacer is shaped and dimensioned to have a portion that extends to abut the item to be lifted and prevent the spacer moving along the elongate bars, and the spacer has a pair of eyes, each eye receives an end of an elongate bar. Each end plate is locked to the elongate bar by the locking mechanism thereby fixing the spacer in position; and each end plate includes a means for engaging with a lifting device.

Abstract: A vehicle cover includes an elongated elastic body having a plurality of tubular channels extending parallel to each other and in gaseous communication with each other; a plurality of horizontal straps extending parallel to each other and running perpendicular to the plurality of tubular channels; a first strap and a second strap secured to the body and configured to intersect with each other at a center of the body; a hole extending through a thickness of the body and configured to receive an antenna of the vehicle therethrough; and a pump secured to the body and configured to drive air into the plurality of horizontal straps.

Abstract: A method of operating a device includes sending to a server system a request for data relating to a particular number of elements in the vicinity of a location of the device, receiving a response with data relating to a set of elements, the data including data specifying a location associated with each of the elements, causing a user interface to provide an output representing data related to one or more of the elements, wherein the configuration of the output is dependent upon the location of the elements relative to the location of the device, and in response to a change in the location of the device, updating the output using the data in the response. A device is shown carrying out the method as well as a system including the device and a server.

Abstract: A system (1) includes a plurality of mobile devices (21 . . . 2N) connectable to a server system (3) via a network system (4), one or more computing devices (5) connectable to the server system (3). The system (1) also includes a global navigation satellite system (36) and a plurality of transmitters (371 . . . 37N?). For example, the system can be for providing location-based and/or social networking services to users of the mobile devices (21 . . . 2N). Improvements in aspects of the underlying technology are described.

Abstract: A system (1) includes a plurality of mobile devices (21 . . . 2N) connectable to a server system (3) via a network system (4), one or more computing devices (5) connectable to the server system (3). The system (1) also includes a global navigation satellite system (36) and a plurality of transmitters (371 . . . 37N?). For example, the system can be for providing location-based and/or social networking services to users of the mobile devices (21 . . . 2N). Improvements in aspects of the underlying technology are described.

Abstract: An integrated data management system, method, and computer program for querying, collecting, tracking, comparing, and displaying floating production system daily operations data, market data, and technical data to one or more users is disclosed. The data management system includes one or more processors with memory carrying one or more sequences of computer instructions for receiving floating production system data from floating production systems (FPS), receiving search criteria from the users, and comparing the floating production system data to the search criteria to determine matches between the FPS data and the search criteria. The floating production system data includes fleet and vessel data, upcoming tenders, latest project sanctions, technical specifications, status criteria, and market news.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that flashes updated boot code onto a redundant boot device. The updated boot sequence is then initiated. A determination is then made as to whether the boot sequence fails or properly terminates. In the event the boot sequence fails, then the system re-initiates booting using the old boot code. The determination may include starting a timer upon executing the initiating step, and stopping the timer when the boot sequence ends. If the timer times out before the timer is stopped, then the system considers the boot sequence to have failed, and then executes the re-initiation step.