Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assigning client requests to one or more computer-implemented knowledge/database servers. Each server stores data as a directed acyclic graph of datums connected with a single type of relationship. The system includes a plurality of clients coupled to at least one router, wherein each client includes a graphical user interface and a processor configured to analyze inputted data, a plurality of routers configured to assign requests input though the plurality of clients to a plurality servers, at least one logger configured that includes a storage medium and is configured to store the requests, and a plurality of servers configured to perform tasks indicated by the requests.

Abstract: A yarn tuft transfer system (10) for a carpet manufacturing machine, comprising one or more mounting devices (20) secured to a belt (12) or chain. The or each mounting device (20) includes a functional link element (21) having a mounting (24) for a payload, first securing means (27) rotatably mounted on the functional link element about a first axis for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a first position, and second securing means (31) for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a second position spaced from the first, said means being rotatable relative to the functional link element about a second axis. The first securing means is moveable relative to the second securing means along a line perpendicular to and intersecting the first and second axes. The system (10) further comprises a yarn tuft holder (11) mounted on the or each payload mounting (24).