24th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130146213 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An LCD device includes first and second substrates, an alignment layer formed over at least one of the substrates, and a liquid crystal layer formed between the substrates. The alignment layer is formed of a mixture of rubbing alignment and UV alignment materials. A method of fabricating the LCD device includes preparing first and second substrates; coating an alignment layer over at least one of the substrates; performing a rubbing process on the substrate coated with the alignment layer; and irradiating polarized UV rays onto the substrate coated with the alignment layer, wherein the alignment layer is formed of a mixture of rubbing alignment a UV alignment materials. The rubbing process obtains high anchoring energy is obtained, thereby preventing afterimages. Also, the process of irradiating the polarized UV rays eliminates the problem of light leakage. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146214 | METHOD FOR MAKING HEATERS - A method for making a heater is related. A rotator having an axis and a flexible substrate with a plurality of electrodes located on a surface of the flexible substrate are provided. The flexible substrate is fixed on a surface of the rotator and a carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array is adhered on the surface of the flexible substrate. The rotator is rotated about the axis to wrap the carbon nanotube film on the surface of the flexible substrate to form a carbon nanotube layer. The flexible substrate and the carbon nanotube layer are cut along a direction to form the heater. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146215 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE FILM STRUCTURES - A method for making a carbon nanotube film structure is related. A rotator having an axis and a rotating surface is provided. A carbon nanotube film drawn from a carbon nanotube array is adhered on the rotating surface of the rotator. The rotator is rotated about the axis to wrap the carbon nanotube film on the rotating surface of the rotator to form a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer is cut along a direction to form the carbon nanotube film structure. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146216 | Cell Matrix System And Method For Manufacturing Same - A cell matrix expandable structure includes of a plurality of interconnected cells normally in flat form but readily expandable into the form of a container upon the introduction of fluid. The structures may be made out of recyclable films. Methods of manufacturing the cell matrix in a continuous manufacturing process are also disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146217 | Method of Applying Surface Riblets to an Aerodynamic Surface - A method for applying texture to an aerodynamic surface is provided. A master plate is provided having a textured surface. A first material is then applied to that surface and cured forming a caul sheet with a negative impression of the master plate textured surface. A surface to which a texture is to be applied is then provided; this may be an aerodynamic surface. Another material, different from the first, is then applied to the aerodynamic surface and the caul sheet is placed on top. The second material is cured and the caul sheet is removed. The second material is adhered to the aerodynamic surface and has a surface that is substantially a negative impression of the caul sheet textured surface and substantially similar to the master plate textured surface. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146218 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR WIRING BOARD - The method includes: preparing a first substrate including first wirings; preparing a mold having a stamping surface that includes convex portions formed depending on wiring patterns of a second substrate to be laminated on the first substrate and projections formed depending on via patterns; pressing, while heating, the mold against the second insulating sheet so that end portions of the projections are exposed at the other main surface side of the second insulating sheet; laminating, while heating, the second insulating sheet on a first insulating sheet so that the exposed end portions contact the first wirings; releasing, the mold from the second insulating sheet; and filling a conductive material in groove portions and holes formed in the second insulating sheet. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146219 | Cosmetic Restoration of Stainless Steel Surfaces - A method for cosmetically restoring a stainless steel surface. The stainless steel surface is cleaned and a multi-layered material is applied over the stainless steel surface. The multi-layer material includes a first layer having the appearance of the stainless steel surface, and at least one clear protective layer over the first layer. The first layer has a peel strength of two to four times the peel strength of the clear protective layer and as a result, the clear protective layer is peelable and replaceable while leaving the first layer in place. In one embodiment, the first layer has a peel strength of at least two times the peel strength of the clear protective layer, for example, the first layer may have a peel strength of eleven to fifteen pounds per square inch and the clear protective layer may have a peel strength of four to five pounds per square inch. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146220 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRING SUBSTRATE - Two stacked bodies, each having a metal layer provided on a first metallic foil with carrier via a first insulating layer, are prepared. The first metallic foil with carrier has a metallic foil provided on a carrier plate via a peeling layer. A joined body is formed by jointing the stacked bodies such that the carrier plates are joined via a joining layer. First conductor patterns are formed by patterning the metal layers on both sides of the joined body. Second metallic foils with carrier are provided to the first conductor patterns of the joined body such that the first conductor patterns are opposed to the metallic foils via second insulating layers. Two substrates are formed by peeling the carrier plates with carrier from the peeling layers. Second conductor patterns which are connected electrically to the first conductor patterns are formed from the metallic foils of the substrate. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146221 | GRAPHENE-BASED MEMBRANES AS ELECTRON TRANSPARENT WINDOWS FOR AMBIENT PRESSURE X-RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY - Some embodiments of the invention include a method for preparing a carbon-containing membrane. The method includes preparing a carbon-containing solution and then washing and filtering the carbon-containing solution. The method further provides adding a volume of the washed and filtered carbon-containing solution to a receptacle that includes an aqueous solution. After a predetermined amount of time, the carbon-containing solution will equilibrate and form sheets of carbon-containing materials that float on a surface of the aqueous solution. The method further includes defining an aperture through at least a portion of a substrate and then inserting the substrate in the receptacle so that at least a portion of the carbon-containing sheets adhere to the substrate. In addition, the method further includes thermally treating the membrane to improve its molecular impermeability. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146222 | METHOD FOR MAKING A FILM/BOARD LAMINATION - A method for making a film/board laminate for use in pilfer resistant packaging includes providing a non-treated paperboard substrate, adhering a single ply of an oriented film to the substrate, the oriented film being applied at an orientation angle to the board between but not equal to zero degrees and 180 degrees such that a film to substrate adhesion is about 0.5 pli to 1.4 pli, and applying a heat seal layer to the film. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146223 | HARDENER FOR EPOXY RESINS - The present application is directed to use of a thioether compound, obtainable from a first educt that comprises at least two thiol groups and from a second educt that comprises at least one α,β-unsaturated amide group as well as at least one tertiary amine group, for the hardening of reactive resins. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146224 | ADAPATIVE ENDPOINT METHOD FOR PAD LIFE EFFECT ON CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING - The present disclosure provides a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) system. The CMP system includes a pad designed for wafer polishing, a motor driver coupled with the pad and designed to drive the pad during the wafer polishing, and a controller coupled with the motor driver and designed to control the motor driver. The CMP system further includes an in-situ rate monitor designed to collect polishing data from a wafer on the pad, determine CMP endpoint based on a life stage of the pad, and provide the CMP endpoint to the controller. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146225 | GAS INJECTOR APPARATUS FOR PLASMA APPLICATOR - A plasma chamber for use with a reactive gas source that includes a first conduit comprising a wall, an inlet, an outlet, an inner and outer surface, and a plurality of openings through the wall, the inlet receives a first gas for generating a reactive gas in the first conduit with a plasma formed in the first conduit. The plasma chamber also includes a second conduit that includes a wall, an inlet, and an inner surface. The first conduit is disposed in the second conduit defining a channel between the outer surface of the first conduit and the inner surface of the second conduit. A second gas provided to the inlet of the second conduit flows along the channel and through the plurality of openings of the wall of the first conduit into the first conduit to surround the reactive gas and plasma in the first conduit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146226 | HEAT EXCHANGE ELEMENT, A HEAT EXCHANGER COMPRISING THE ELEMENTS, AND AN EQUIPMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ELEMENTS - A heat exchange element of flexible plastic film, a heat exchanger including such elements, and apparatus for manufacturing the elements are described. The element includes a pair of opposite film sheets bonded by welds to form an expandable bag with inside and outside heat exchange surfaces, an inlet opening for supplying a pressurized heat exchange fluid to the bag, an outlet opening for discharging the fluid from the bag after heat exchange, and an array of welds defining routes for fluid flow inside the bag. There are spot welds in a first zone of the element, parallel extended welds in a second zone of the element, defining fluid flow channels through the second zone, and oblique welds in a third zone of the element, defining channels for fluid flow towards the outlet opening. The heat exchanger includes a pack of adjacent elements for heat exchange between a pressurized first fluid. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146227 | Variable Temperature Seal Element - Devices and methods for fusing materials using a heating element, where the overall mass to be sealed varies along the length of the seal. According to the invention, the heating element has a different profile in different areas. According to some aspects, the thickness and/or cross section of the heating element is different in different areas so that when a current is passed through the heating element, each area heats to a different degree. In some aspects, the heating element is shaped to conform to the shape of the parts to be fused together. The transition between areas of different thickness or cross-sectional area, or between areas of different shape may be sharply defined. This abrupt transition may be created by machining the heating element to a finished shape rather than bending flat stock to shape. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146228 | SEPARATION APPARATUS, SEPARATION SYSTEM, AND SEPARATION METHOD - A separation apparatus for separating a superposed substrate in which a processing target substrate and a supporting substrate are joined together with an adhesive, into the processing target substrate and the supporting substrate, includes: a first holding unit which holds the processing target substrate; a second holding unit which holds the supporting substrate; a moving mechanism which relatively moves the first holding unit or the second holding unit in a horizontal direction; a load measurement unit which measures a load acting on the processing target substrate and the supporting substrate when the processing target substrate and the supporting substrate are separated; and a control unit which controls the moving mechanism based on the load measured by the load measurement unit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146229 | SEPARATION SYSTEM, SEPARATION METHOD, PROGRAM AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - The present invention is used for separating a superposed substrate in which a processing target substrate and a supporting substrate are joined together with an adhesive into the processing target substrate and the supporting substrate, and includes: a separation processing station performing predetermined processing on the processing target substrate, the supporting substrate, and the superposed substrate; a transfer-in/out station transferring the substrates into/from the separation processing station; and a transfer unit transferring the substrates between the separation processing station and the transfer-in/out station, wherein the separation processing station includes: a separation unit separating the superposed substrate into the processing target substrate and the supporting substrate; a first cleaning unit cleaning the processing target substrate separated in the separation unit; and a second cleaning unit cleaning the supporting substrate separated in the separation unit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146230 | Label for Removable Attachment to an Article - A label for removable application to an article such as a beverage bottle includes a backing layer ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146231 | ACCESSORY FOR TYRE-CHANGING MACHINES, PARTICULARLY FOR THE LOCKING OF WHEEL RIMS FOR VEHICLES - The accessory ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146232 | AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED DOOR SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT TOILET - The object underlying the invention is to propose an improved door system. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146233 | CARGO SCREEN STRUCTURE - A cargo screen structure may include a housing mounted at an upper portion of a vehicle luggage room in a horizontal direction, a shaft rotatably provided in the housing, a screen provided on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft and wound and unwound from the housing, and a switch provided in the housing and set to be turned on/off according to a winding amount of the screen around the outer peripheral surface of the shaft. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146234 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING INCIDENT RAYS FROM ENTERING AN INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE - Disclosed is an apparatus for blocking incident rays from entering an interior cabin of a vehicle. More specifically, an imaging device provided at a predetermined position in the vehicle and photographing an area around a driver's hands and eyes when a driver raises his or her hand to block rays in the direction of a driver's seat. A control unit which receives photographs from the imaging device, acquires an extension line which extends from the eye area to the hand area. A ray blocking mechanism installed in the vehicle accordingly is then controlled and accordingly operated to block the point where the extension line and the windshield glass or the side glass of the driver's seat meet each other. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146235 | SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOOR ACTUATORS - The present disclosure pertains the present disclosure pertains to a sliding overhead door operator system for an overhead door not employing a counterbalance mechanism. The operator system comprises an overhead door including first and second side edges, the door includes a plurality of hingedly connected longitudinally extending panels. Additionally, a first rodless cylinder is located adjacent the first side edge of the door and a second rodless cylinder is located adjacent the second side edge of the door. Each of the first and second cylinders includes a carriage. First and second bracket assemblies are provided such that each assembly includes a first portion secured to a respective carriage of one of the first and second rodless cylinders and a second portion secured to one of the plurality of panels. A controller is adapted to actuate the first and second rodless cylinders to move the door up and down. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146236 | VENETIAN BLIND SLAT - A Venetian blind slat includes a leather substrate and two rods. The leather substrate has an upper strip and a lower strip sewed to the upper strip to define two elongated spaces between the upper and lower strips along two long sides of the leather substrate. Each of the rods is inserted into and held within one of the elongated spaces of the leather substrate. The Venetian blind is lightweight and has good thermostability and flexibility. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146237 | SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY - A sunshade assembly includes a winding shaft, a sunshade curtain wound around the winding shaft, a pull rod connected to a sunshade curtain end distal from the winding shaft, and two guide rail units. Each guide rail unit includes a guide rail having a guide surface. A link unit includes a connecting shaft, and two guide wheels respectively attached to the connecting shaft. Each guide wheel has a rolling surface to roll on the respective guide surface. One of the rolling surface and the guide surface has a guide groove. The other of the rolling surface and the guide surface protrudes into the guide groove. A resistance unit provides a resisting force against rotation of the connecting shaft. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146238 | Funtionalizing Cellulosic and Lignocellulosic Materials - Irradiated lignocellulosic or cellulosic materials are provided which contain carboxylic acid groups and/or other functional groups not present in a naturally occurring cellulosic or lignocellulosic material from which the irradiated material was obtained. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146239 | ENZYMATIC PRE-TREATMENT OF MARKET PULP TO IMPROVE FIBER DRAINAGE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - Methods for reducing the effects of wetlapping, drying, and hornification of pulp fibers and consequently increasing the pulp drainage and strength properties in the final product (i.e., paper) are provided. The method which has been developed creates a “value-added” product by the wastepaper supplier or at the pulp and/or deinking (recycled paper) mill—a wastepaper load/bale, wet pulp stock or wet lap, or dried pulp treated with or impregnated with enzymes that enhance the quality of the pulp or paper product when it is repulped and processed at the paper mill. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146240 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING EXPANDABLE MICROSPHERES AND AN IONIC COMPOUND, AS WELL AS METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - This invention relates to composition containing expandable microspheres and at least one ionic compound and having a zeta potential that is greater than or equal to zero mV at a pH of about 9.0 or less at an ionic strength of from 10 | 2013-06-13 |
20130146241 | EXPANDABLE MICROSPHERES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Expandable microspheres formed by suspension polymerization using a shot growth method are provided. The microspheres are formed of a continuous, gas impermeable shell surrounding a blowing agent. The shell includes a first polymer layer formed from primary monomers and a second layer that includes a chemically reactive monomer or a high Tg monomer. To form the microspheres, the primary monomers are polymerized in a reaction vessel to an approximate 90% polymerization, at which time a secondary monomer that is either a monomer having a Tg of at least 85° C. or a chemically reactive monomer, is added to the reaction vessel to drive the polymerization reaction to completion. The outer layer thus contains either a larger amount of the high Tg monomer or a chemically reactive monomer that possesses the ability to covalently bond a cationic species. The microspheres may be used in papermaking processes to increase the paper bulk. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146242 | PAPER SUBSTRATES USEFUL IN WALLBOARD TAPE APPLICATIONS - A paper substrate, particularly useful in wallboard tape applications containing PVOH on and/or in at least one surface of the paper, as well as methods of making and using the same. The use of the tape of the invention is used in conjunction with a joint compound that may contain no or reduced amounts of bonding agent. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146243 | PRESS BELT AND SHOE PRESS ROLL, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PRESS BELT - In a press belt ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146247 | Heat Exchanger for Vehicle - A heat exchanger for a vehicle may include an inflow tank provide with an inflow hole into which operating fluid flows, an exhaust tank disposed apart from the inflow tank by a predetermined distance and provided with an exhaust hole from which the operating fluid is exhausted, and at least one heat radiating unit provided with at least one coupling pipe formed by coupling at least one plate at which at least one protruding portion is formed along a length direction, and adapted to fluidly connect the inflow tank with the exhaust tank, wherein a connecting line is formed in the coupling pipe so as for the operating fluid to flow therein, and the operating fluid flowing in the coupling pipe is cooled by heat-exchange with another operating fluid that flows at an outside of the coupling pipe. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146248 | HVAC ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - An HVAC assembly for a vehicle is provided that does not require an outward protruding structure so as to form a console vent duct, thus achieving a more compact design, improving a mounting ability on the vehicle, improving a manipulation feeling when selecting each outlet for discharging air, and enhancing sealability between the respective outlets, therefore eventually significantly improving marketability of the vehicle. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146249 | BATTERY COOLING STRUCTURE - A battery cooling structure includes a cooling plate and a heat transfer sheet. The cooling plate is to cool a battery module including a plurality of battery cells arranged side by side. The heat transfer sheet is provided between the cooling plate and a cooling surface of the battery module to transfer heat from the cooling surface to the cooling plate. The heat transfer sheet is deformable by a pressure applied to the heat transfer sheet. The heat transfer sheet includes a positioning hole through which the cooling surface of the battery module is visible when the heat transfer sheet is assembled to the battery module. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESALINATION OF WATER USING A GRAPHITE FOAM MATERIAL - A condenser or heat exchanger includes a circulation system for moving a cooling fluid, and a graphite foam in thermal communication with the circulation system. The condenser or heat exchanger can be used to remove water, or more particularly freshwater from water vapor or steam produced from seawater. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146251 | Heat Conditioning System For A Motor Vehicle - The present invention relates to a heat conditioning system for a motor vehicle, including: an air conditioning loop of a motor vehicle (B) in which a cooling fluid circulates and which includes a compressor ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146252 | HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY WITH MISTAKE-PROOF STRUCTURE - A heat sink assembly includes a fixing plate, a heat sink, a number of first fasteners, and a second fastener. The fixing plate includes a number of first poles and a second pole extending from a top of the fixing plate. A first threaded hole is defined in a top of each first pole, and a first threaded portion is formed on a top of the second pole. The heat sink includes a base. The first and second fasteners are extended through the base. A second threaded portion is formed on a bottom of each first fastener, and engages in a corresponding one of the first threaded holes. A second threaded hole is defined in a bottom of the second fastener, and engages with the first threaded portion. The second pole and the second fastener can limit the heat sink fixed to the fixing plate to only one angle. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146253 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF PHOTONICS ASSEMBLIES - A photonics assembly ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146254 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION DEVICE - Disclosed is a cooling system for a conversion device that includes a heat sinking plane, a main cooling jacket, and a sub-cooling jacket. The main cooling jacket is connected with the heat sinking plane and provided with a first component disposed thereto. The sub cooling jacket is connected with the heat sinking plane on the opposite side of the main cooling jacket, and provided with a second component which generates a relatively lower amount of heat than the first component. A main inlet is disposed in the main cooling jacket for supplying coolant to the main cooling jacket, and an outlet is disposed in the sub cooling jacket for exhausting the coolant which has passed through the sub cooling jacket. A sub inlet is formed in the heat sinking plane for the coolant passing through the main cooling jacket to be supplied to the sub cooling jacket. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146255 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR VEHICLE - A heat exchanger for a vehicle may include a heat absorbing portion storing the first operating fluid therein, receiving heat from a heating unit, and evaporating a first operating fluid so as to change a phase of the first operating fluid to a gas state, and at least one heat radiating unit provided with at least one coupling pipe formed by coupling at least one plate at which at least one protruding portion is formed along a length direction, and having an end connected to the heat absorbing portion, wherein a connecting line in which the first operating fluid changing the phase thereof in the heat absorbing portion flows is formed in the coupling pipe, and the first operating fluid flowing in the coupling pipe is cooled and condensed by heat-exchange with a second operating fluid passing an outside of the coupling pipe. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146256 | HEAT EXCHANGER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A POWER SEMICONDUCTOR - The heat exchanger comprises a casing divided into two chambers ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146257 | CONDENSER FOR VEHICLE - A condenser for a vehicle is used in an air conditioning having an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a compressor, is provided between the compressor and the expansion valve, and circulates coolant supplied from a radiator so as to condense refrigerant supplied from the compressor through heat-exchange with the coolant and the refrigerant. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146258 | ISOTHERMAL HEATING APPARATUS - An isothermal heating apparatus includes a plate including formed therein a heat pipe circuit in which working fluid is charged, and a heating mechanism heating the working fluid. The heat pipe circuit includes a header portion at which the working fluid is heated and evaporated and a plurality of branch portions in which vapor produced by vaporization of the working fluid exchanges heat with the plate and condensates, the branch portions branching off from the header portion. The heating mechanism is provided on an evaporating surface side of the header portion with which the working fluid is in contact when the heating mechanism heats the working fluid. The isothermal heating apparatus can achieve isothermal heating of a heat-treatment subject and size reduction of the apparatus. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146259 | HEAT SINK - Disclosed herein is a heat sink including: a pipe for refrigerant movement including a first path, a third path having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the first path in a thickness direction, and a second path connecting between the first and third paths and having a cross-sectional area in the thickness direction reduced from the first path toward the third path; and a case enclosing the pipe for refrigerant movement. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146260 | RADIATOR FOR VEHICLE - A radiator apparatus for a vehicle may include an inlet tank receiving coolant from an engine, a heat-exchanging portion fluidly connected to the inlet tank and provided with a plurality of tubes and radiation fins so as to cool the coolant flowing in the tubes by exchanging heat with air, and an outlet tank disposed apart from the inlet tank and fluid-connected to the heat-exchanging portion, wherein the outlet tank receives the coolant from the heat-exchanging portion and discharges the coolant back to the engine, a bubble separating unit mounted on a connecting hose supplying the coolant from the engine to the inlet tank, wherein the bubble separating unit separates bubble contained in the coolant and supplies the coolant from which the bubble may be separated to the inlet tank so as for the coolant to pass through the heat-exchanging portion. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146261 | Radiator for Vehicle - A radiator for a vehicle may include an inlet tank adapted to receive coolant from an engine; an outlet tank disposed apart from the inlet tank and adapted to discharge the coolant back to the engine; a heat-exchanging portion fluidly connecting the inlet tank and the outlet tank and provided with a plurality of tubes and radiation fins to cool the coolant flowing in the tubes by exchanging heat with air; and a bubble separating unit connected to the inlet tank and adapted to separate bubble contained in the coolant discharged from the engine and to continuously discharge the coolant from which the bubble is separated to a reserve tank to supply the coolant from which the bubble is separated to the heat-exchanging portion. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146262 | DOUBLE PIPE HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR AND AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a dual pipe heat exchanger and an air conditioner for a vehicle including the same. The present invention relates to a dual pipe heat exchanger having a multi-directional connector construction in which a connector forming the dual pipe heat exchanger includes a first block and a second block and positions where a first fluid supply pipe and internal and external pipes are combined and where a second fluid supply pipe is combined can be freely set, and an air conditioner for a vehicle including the same. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146263 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger may include an exhaust gas pipe having a plurality of bypass holes formed at an exterior circumference of one end and a valve mounted at another end, exhaust gas selectively flowing into the bypass holes, a case forming a radial outer flowing space, and having coolant exhaust and inflow ports, first and second headers dividing the flowing space, a first connecting member adapted to receive the exhaust gas through the bypass hole, a second connecting member, an oil flowing section including an inner pipe, an outer pipe and an oil line formed between the inner pipe and the outer pipe, and at least one heat radiating unit disposed between the exhaust pipe and the oil flowing section provided with at least one coupling pipe adapted to connect the first header with the second header. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146264 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR VEHICLE - A heat exchanger apparatus for a vehicle may include a tank receiving a first operating fluid therein through a first inflow port and exhausting the first operating fluid therefrom through a first exhaust port, first and second headers formed to lower and upper portion of the tank and receiving and exhausting a second operating fluid respectively through a second inflow port and a second exhaust port formed respectively at the lower portion and the upper portion of the tank, and mounted respectively at the lower portion and the upper portion of the tank so as to form first and second chambers at the lower and upper portion of the tank, and at least one heat radiating unit provided with at least one coupling pipe fluidly connecting the first chamber of the first header with the second chamber of the second header. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146265 | CONDENSER FOR VEHICLE - A condenser for a vehicle is used in an air conditioning having an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a compressor, is provided between the compressor and the expansion valve, and circulates coolant supplied from a radiator to condense refrigerant supplied from the compressor through heat-exchange with the coolant and the refrigerant. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146266 | SHOT TUBE PLUNGER FOR A DIE CASTING SYSTEM - A method for controlling a temperature of a portion of a die casting system having a shot tube plunger, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, communicating a fluid through a fluid inlet of a fluid passageway of a thermal control scheme of the shot tube plunger. The fluid circulates through the fluid passageway of the thermal control scheme to selectively adjust a temperature of the shot tube plunger. The fluid is discharged through a fluid outlet of the fluid passageway. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146267 | HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention relates to a heat exchanger including exchange components and fluid flow components ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146268 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH FINS AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME - A heat exchanger having a metal body with a plurality of fluid passages extending through the metal body, and a plurality of fins skived from the upper surface of the metal body of the heat exchanger and a method of forming the plurality of fins in the metal body of the heat exchanger. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146269 | HEAT SINK - A heat sink includes a base and a number of fins perpendicularly extending from the base. The base includes a main body. The fins include a number of parallel first fins and two second fins sandwiching the first fins. Each second fin includes a main piece extending from the main body and a guiding piece extending from one end of the main piece. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146270 | FIXING DEVICE, AND HEAT SINK DEVICE OR SHIELD CASE COMPRISING THE SAME - A fixing device, and a heat sink device or a shield case comprising the same. The fixing device is used to connect the heat sink device or the shield case to a circuit board. The circuit board has a via hole which comprises a first size, a second size, and a first height. The fixing device has a connecting member which comprises successively along its extending direction a first boss part, a clamping part, and a second boss part. The first boss part has a first width; the clamping part engages with the via hole, and has a second width and a second height; the second boss part has a third width. The third width is smaller than the second size, the second width equals to the first size, the second height equals to the first height, and the first and third width are larger than the first size. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146271 | HEATING/COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEATING/COOLING DEVICE - The proposal is for a heating/cooling device for vehicles, in particular motor vehicles with electric drive, having a refrigerant circuit, which comprises a compressor ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146272 | BAROMETRIC RELIEF AIR ZONE DAMPER - A zone damper having a first portion and second portion controlled by a actuator to move between an open and a closed position in response to a zone thermostat, a second portion responsive to the static pressure in a HVAC system to open and bleed an amount of conditioned air past the damper when the static pressure of the system increases above a selected level, and a weight adjustment for modifying the torque exerted by the second portion against the system static pressure to adjust the selected level. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146273 | COOLED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - A sealable module, cooled electronic system and method are described relating to cooling a heat generating electronic device. The sealable module is adapted to be filled with a first cooling liquid and a heat transfer device having a conduction surface defines a channel for receiving a second cooling liquid. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the conduction surface or housing is shaped in conformity with the shape of the electronic component. Control of the second cooling liquid is also described. Transferring heat between the second cooling liquid and a third cooling liquid features in embodiments. A method of filling a container with a cooling liquid is further detailed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146274 | HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - A housing for electronic equipment includes a fan and a plurality of coolant channels in a passage of a cooling fluid introduced by the fan. A passage width defined by a cooling member blocking the passage, the member being one of the plurality of coolant channels closer to the fan, is smaller than a passage width defined by a cooling member blocking the passage, the member being one of the plurality of coolant channels farther away from the fan. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146275 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND COOLING CONTROL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - According to an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus is provided which includes a microprocessor, and a built-in temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the microprocessor as a reference temperature. The apparatus further includes external temperature sensors, where at least one of the external temperature sensors is configured to measure the temperature of the microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to make an external temperature calibration using the reference temperature measured by the built-in temperature monitor. Each of the external temperature sensors is configured to monitor temperature information of a component and provide the temperature information to the microprocessor. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146276 | Flow Control Hanger and Polished Bore Receptacle - A completion system is provided for completing downhole wells, comprising an upper polished bore receptacle incorporated into an intermediate casing of the downhole well and formed with a honed inner bore. A bottom packer for supporting a completion string within the intermediate casing has a first sealing assembly for sealing engagement against the inner bore of the upper polished bore receptacle. A lower polished bore receptacle is further incorporated into the intermediate casing and formed with a honed inner bore. A flow control hanger in the form of a hollow mandrel hangs a production liner in the intermediate casing and has a second sealing assembly for sealing engagement against an inner bore of the lower polished bore receptacle. A further completion system is provided comprising a polished bore receptacle (PBR) and a latch down packer having a lower end to which the PBR is connected. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146277 | Multi-component Anti-extrusion Barrier for a Compression Set Subterranean Barrier - A backup ring assembly is disposed between opposed cones. The assembly rides up a wedge ring to contact a surrounding tubular when the opposed cones are pressed axially together to also compress the sealing element. The backup ring assembly has nested split rings that are slant cut for the split. The split for the nested rings can be circumferentially aligned or offset. Another ring is stacked axially adjacent the nested rings and has a slant cut for a split that is preferably rotated from the slant cuts of the nested rings. The interface of the nested rings can be along a line that is parallel to the mandrel axis or askew to the mandrel axis. The preferred material is a non-metallic composite material. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146278 | BALL GRAB TUBULAR HANDLING - A casing running tool is provided having a central mandrel with spiral wedge grooves, an outer cage having generally horizontal slots corresponding to the spiral wedge grooves, and grabber balls disposed between the spiral wedge grooves and the horizontal slots. Each of the spiral wedge grooves has a deeper end and a shallower end, between which the respective grabber balls roll. When a grabber ball is disposed in the shallower end of the respective spiral wedge groove, the grabber ball exerts a radial force against an inner wall of a casing or liner being supported. In addition, the running tool facilitates the application of torque from the running tool to the casing or liner being supported. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOREHOLE COMMUNICATION - A method and an apparatus for communicating between a tool and a surface of a subterranean formation including a signal generator configured to send a signal through the formation, a relay in communication with the generator, and a receiver in communication with the relay. A method and an apparatus for communicating between a tool and a surface of a subterranean formation including sending a signal from a generator configured to send a signal through a formation, receiving the signal at a relay, sending a second signal from the relay, and receiving the second signal at a receiver. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146280 | MICROBIAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY PROCESS FOR HEAVY OIL ACCUMULATIONS - A post cold heavy oil production with sand (“CHOPS”) microbial enhanced oil recovery method comprises selecting a well having at least one wormhole and that has completed primary CHOPS production. When the reservoir does not contain enough of a gas producing indigenous microbe, an injectant is prepared comprising a gas-producing microbe, a nutrient suitable for the microbe, and a fluid base. The injectant is injected through the well and into the at least one wormhole in the reservoir; the well is shut in until pressure in the well reaches the target pressure; and then the well is produced. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146281 | Method and Acidizing Tool for Deep Acid Stimulation Using Ultrasound - A method of deep acid stimulation for a zone to be treated in an underground formation using an acidizing tool, the method including the steps of introducing the acidizing tool into the well bore, introducing the acid formulation onto the well bore wall at the treatment zone and introducing ultrasound energy into the underground formation at the treatment zone. The subsequent acid penetration depth is deeper than the initial acid penetration depth. A method of stress fracturing a portion of an underground formation includes the steps of introducing the acidizing tool into a well bore and introducing the acid formulation and the ultrasound energy at the focused treatment point. The weakened acidized spots in combination with the stress on the underground formation causes oriented stress-induced fractures to form that are fluidly coupled with the well bore. An acidizing tool includes an acid delivery system and an ultrasonic transmitter. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146282 | Estimation of Production Sweep Efficiency Utilizing Geophysical Data - Method for estimating fluid heterogeneity in a subsurface region from seismic wave attenuation or velocity dispersion that is either measured or extracted from geophysical data ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146283 | OIL RECOVERY PROCESS USING CROSSED HORTIZONAL WELLS - Method of entailing the simultaneous production of oil and combustion gases using gravity phase segregation and gravity drainage to produce hydrocarbons from a subterranean oil-bearing formation, comprising initially injecting a fluid such as a solvent, steam, or an oxidizing gas through a pair of horizontal wells placed high in the formation and producing oil through a plurality of parallel lower horizontal wells situated low in the reservoir, each lower horizontal well perpendicularly disposed to said upper horizontal wells. In a preferred embodiment well liner segments in lower horizontal wells have apertures therein to allow oil to flow into said lower horizontal wells, at locations where an upper horizontal well traverses a lower horizontal well, possess no apertures to thereby prevent oxidizing gas injected in said upper horizontal wells from flowing directly into said lower horizontal wells at such point at which said lower wells are traversed by said upper wells. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146284 | STAGGERED HORIZONTAL WELL OIL RECOVERY PROCESS - An in situ combustion process entailing the simultaneous production of oil and combustion gases that combines fluid drive, gravity phase segregation and gravity drainage to produce hydrocarbons from a subterranean oil-bearing formation, comprising initially injecting a gas through a pair of horizontal wells placed high in the formation and producing combustion gas and oil through parallel and laterally offset horizontal wells that are placed low in the formation intermediate the pair of horizontal wells placed high in the formation. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146285 | PROCESS AND WELL ARRANGEMENT FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY FROM BYPASSED PAY OR A REGION NEAR THE RESERVOIR BASE - Hydrocarbons may be produced from a well which comprises a contour section that follows a contour of a depression on a contoured base above which the reservoir is formed. Hydrocarbons may also be produced from a first well in a gravity-controlled recovery process and a second well which extends under and across the first well. For recovery of hydrocarbons from a reservoir, a pair of injection and production wells may be positioned and configured to optimize an initial rate of production from a pay region in the reservoir, and another well for producing hydrocarbons may be located below the production well and be positioned and configured to optimize an amount of hydrocarbon recovery from the pay region. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146286 | Self-Repairing Cements - A self-adaptive cement formulation includes cement, water and thermoplastic block-polymer particles. The set cement demonstrates self-healing properties when exposed to methane, and is particularly suited for well-cementing applications. After placement and curing, the self healing properties help maintain zonal isolation should bonding be disrupted between the set cement and the formation or a casing string, should cracks or defects appear in the set-cement matrix, or both. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146287 | COMPOSITE PERFORATION METHOD AND DEVICE WITH PROPPING AGENT - The present invention provides composite perforation methods and device with propping agent capable of effectively propping the fractures in the oil layer, thereby reducing the closure of fractures and prolonging the oil extraction cycle. The device comprises one or more connected perforators wherein each of said perforator comprises one or more perforating charges and a propping agent unit | 2013-06-13 |
20130146288 | Method and apparatus to increase recovery of hydrocarbons - Methods for enhancing the extraction of fluids from subterranean formation through wells using hydrogen produced in-situ. Certain embodiments produce hydrogen in-situ through reactions of a hydride. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the produced hydrogen is retained in the well bore for a sufficient amount of time to allow hydrogen to migrate into the subterranean formation. In certain embodiments, in absorbing the hydrogen, the subterranean formation desorbs and releases certain organic material for production through a well bore. In other embodiments, the subterranean formation is placed under pressure to drive the hydrogen further into the formation and into the molecular structure of the formations and substances contained therein. When pressure is released, the hydrogen creates additional fractures or cracks in the formation through explosive compression, thereby increasing permeability of the formation. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146289 | TWO-STAGE FILTER CAKE REMOVAL COMPOSITION FOR DRILLING FLUIDS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed is a two-stage filter cake removal composition, and method of use thereof, for use in a wellbore for controlled removal of a filter cake present in a target production zone. The two-stage filter cake removal composition may include an enzyme present in an amount of between about 1% and 20%, and a mixture of hydrochloric acid and an organic acid present in amounts of between about 0.1% and 5% and about 0.1% and 10%, respectively, by weight. The two-stage filter cake removal composition, when the enzyme is applied to the filter cake in the target production zone in a first stage and the mixture of the hydrochloric acid and the organic acid is applied to the filter cake in the target production zone in a second stage, is operable to remove the filter cake in the target production zone over an extended reaction time. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146290 | SELECTIVE PLACEMENT OF CONFORMANCE TREATMENTS IN MULTI-ZONE WELL COMPLETIONS - Selective placement of conformance treatments in multi-zone well completions. A method includes injecting a relative permeability modifier into a zone and optimizing a ratio of desired fluid to undesired fluid produced from the zone, including adjusting at least one flow control device between fully open and fully closed configurations. Another method includes injecting a relative permeability modifier into multiple zones, one at a time, via respective flow control devices, and then producing fluid from each of the zones. Another method includes identifying which of the zones to treat by, for each of the zones: a) closing flow control devices corresponding to the other zones, and b) evaluating fluid produced from the zone; and injecting a conformance treatment into the zones identified as the zones to treat. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146291 | Ball Seat Milling and Re-fracturing Method - A well that has a plurality of sliding sleeves used to originally fracture multiple zones with balls of increasing size dropped on balls seats to sequentially open ports for fracturing in a direction toward the well surface is refractured. The method involves using a bottom hole assembly (BHA) that has a fluid motor driven mill that mills out ball seats and has with it a ported sub and a resettable packer. Once the lowermost ball seat is milled out a ball is dropped into the BHA to isolate the fluid motor and open a ported sub below a resettable packer. The dropped ball also enables a collet to latch an open sleeve to give a surface signal that the BHA is located properly for packer deployment so that the refracturing can begin through the coiled tubing string that can support the BHA or in a surrounding annular space. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146292 | HETEROGENEOUS PROPPANT PLACEMENT IN A FRACTURE WITH REMOVABLE EXTRAMETRICAL MATERIAL FILL - A method of injecting well treatment fluid including proppant and proppant-spacing filler material through a wellbore into the fracture, heterogeneously placing the proppant in the fracture in a plurality of proppant clusters or islands spaced apart by the material, and removing the filler material to form open channels around the pillars for fluid flow from the formation through the fracture toward the wellbore. The proppant and channelant can be segregated within the well treatment fluid, or segregated during placement in the fracture. The filler material can be dissolvable particles, initially acting as a filler material during placement of the proppant in the fracture, and later dissolving to leave the flow channels between the proppant pillars. The well treatment fluid can include extrametrical materials to provide reinforcement and consolidation of the proppant and/or to inhibit settling of the proppant. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146293 | Methods for Unconventional Gas Reservoir Stimulation With Stress Unloading For Enhancing Fracture Network Connectivity - The invention discloses a method for use in a wellbore in a tight gas shale formation, comprising: providing a hydraulic fracturing fluid to initiate at least a fracture in the shale; injecting a treatment fluid in the fracture to at least partially destabilize and remove the shale; and repeating the step of fracturing the shale. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146294 | Method for Controlling Loss of Drilling Fluid - Methods for drilling and treating for lost returns continuously while drilling are provided. High fluid loss drilling fluid is used, along with particulate material that forms an immobile mass in hydraulic fractures to prevent their growth. The particulate material may be selected based on the predicted size of a hydraulic fracture, based on particle size to minimize fines, based on specific gravity to attain high solids content for a selected fluid density, and/or based on permeability of the particles to attain a high spurt loss. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146295 | FILTER CAKE REMOVAL COMPOSITION FOR DRILLING FLUIDS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed is a filter cake removal composition, and method of use thereof, for use in a wellbore for controlled removal of a filter cake present in a target production zone. The filter cake removal composition includes hydrochloric acid and an organic acid. The filter cake removal composition, when a mixture of the hydrochloric acid and the organic acid is applied to the filter cake in the target production zone, is operable to dissolve the filter cake in the target production zone over an extended reaction time. The mixture includes the hydrochloric acid present in an amount of between about 0.1% and 5% by weight and the organic acid present in an amount of between about 0.1% and 10% by weight. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146296 | RATCHET AND LATCH MECHANISMS - A device for the application of a preload between a subsea wellhead and a conductor housing comprises an activating member ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146297 | PRELOADING DEVICE - A device for the application of a preload between a subsea wellhead and a conductor housing comprises an activating member ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146298 | SUBSEA RUNNING TOOL WITH EMERGENCY RELEASE - A running tool for use in the insertion of an object such as a casing hanger ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146299 | Combined Barrier and Lubrication Fluids Pressure Regulation System and Unit for a Subsea Motor and Pump Module - A barrier and lubrication fluids pressure regulation system for a subsea motor and pump module is disclosed, comprising a lubrication fluid circuit in flow communication with a hydraulic fluid supply via a first pressure reducing regulator ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130146300 | IN SITU TRANSFER AND SUPPORT OF TENSIONED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FLEXIBLE LINK - The disclosure provides an in-situ system and method for transferring a load from a tensioned flexible link between at least two bodies, such as between a buoyancy can and a subsea riser or between a moored offshore platform and a pile. The system and method provides a tether assembly having a hydraulic cylinder and/or a transfer assembly, where the hydraulic cylinder is configured upon actuation to decrease a distance between the two bodies; and the transfer assembly includes a mechanical interlock configured upon actuation to maintain the decreased distance between the two bodies independent of the hydraulic cylinder. The mechanical interlock can include various embodiments that can be selectively activated and deactivated position to allow the hydraulic cylinder to operate at various times in the transfer process. A support assembly can provide additional support to the flexible link independent of or in addition to the transfer assembly. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146301 | SUBSEA STRUCTURE FLOWLINE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A subsea structure flowline connection assembly has a subsea structure with a flowline therein, a junction plate affixed to the subsea structure so as to support a flowline connector thereon, a receptacle affixed to or adjacent to the junction plate, and a fly-in connector assembly having a connector thereon. The connector of the fly-in connector assembly being engaged with the flowline connector of the junction plate. The fly-in connector assembly having a flow passageway in communication with the connector of the fly-in connector assembly. The receptacle has at least one slot formed therein. The fly-in connector assembly has an insert member slidably received by the slot. The fly-in connector assembly has an actuator coupled to the connector thereof so as to allow an ROV to rotate an end effector so as to move the connector of the fly-in connector assembly toward the flowline connector. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146302 | CONTROLLED ELECTROLYTIC DEGREDATION OF DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A downhole assembly with controlled degradation including a body having a cavity therein and is formed from a first material having a first electrode potential. An insert is disposed in the cavity, the insert electrically coupled to the body and formed from a second material having a second electrode potential, with the first electrode potential being more negative than the second electrode potential. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146303 | Subsea Operating Valve Connectable to Low Pressure Recipient - A valve useable in an undersea apparatus for generating a force for closing a blowout preventer (BOP) based on a pressure difference between a low pressure recipient and ambient pressure, an apparatus including the valve and related methods are provided. The valve includes a valve body enclosing a chamber with an input port selectively connectable to an output port, and a chamber separating assembly configured to separate the chamber from a region of different pressure. The assembly includes (1) a backup plate having a first portion of a first diameter towards the chamber and a second portion of a second diameter larger than the first diameter, towards the region, and (2) an upper seat located between the first portion of the backup plate and the valve body. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146304 | TUBULAR COMPENSATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Present embodiments are directed a stand compensator system. The stand compensator system includes gripping device configured to engage a tubular element by coupling about an outer circumference of the tubular element. Additionally, the tubular compensator system includes a plurality of resilient roller assemblies positioned proximate an inner perimeter of the gripping device, wherein the resilient roller assemblies include rollers arranged to engage with an abutting surface of the tubular element. Further, the stand compensator system includes engagement arms coupled with the gripping device, wherein the engagement arms are configured to hold the gripping device in position above a tubular elevator and couple between rig bails extending from the tubular elevator. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146305 | Drill Pipe Connector and Method - A drill pipe connector assembly capable of connecting drill pipe segments without rotation. The assembly includes the pin end of a first drill pipe stabbed within the connector end of a second drill pipe. A connector nut is threadedly connected or snap locked to the connector end of the second drill pipe. The connector nut includes a retaining shoulder cooperating with a beveled shoulder on the pin end of the first drill pipe to retain the first drill pipe. The assembly includes seals to provide pressure integrity and prevent leaking. Cooperating rotational torque transfer profiles in the first and second drill pipes enable operational rotation of the drill string. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146306 | CASING HANGER LOCKDOWN WITH CONICAL LOCKDOWN RING - A seal seals an annulus in a subsea assembly between a wellhead and a casing hanger landed on a shoulder within a bore of the wellhead. The seal includes a casing hanger seal ring disposed within the annulus. The seal ring engaged with an inner diameter surface of the wellhead, and engaged with an outer diameter surface of the casing hanger so that the seal ring prevents flow through the annulus. A nose ring is secured to a lower end of the seal ring so that, when the seal ring is energized, a conical surface of the nose ring engages a mating conical profile formed in the inner diameter surface portion of the wellhead and the nose ring engages a surface opposite the conical surface with a substantially smooth outer diameter surface portion of the casing hanger to limit upwards axial movement of the casing hanger. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146307 | TREATMENT PLUG AND METHOD OF ANCHORING A TREATMENT PLUG AND THEN REMOVING A PORTION THEREOF - A treatment plug includes, a metal tubular expandable into sealing and anchoring engagement with a surrounding structure, the metal tubular having a shoulder at an inner radial surface thereof, and a composite plug sealable with the metal tubular and anchorable to the shoulder | 2013-06-13 |
20130146308 | Support Device Of Equipment Inside A Well, A Process For Fixing It And A Process For Placing Such Equipment - The present invention relates to a support device for tubular equipment, such as a liner inside a well, said support device including two elements attached to each other, comprising: a) a cylindrical sleeve, made of ductile metal, the cylindrical sleeve having an external diameter slightly less than an inner diameter of the well or of a casing inserted into the well; b) a set of tabs made of hard metal, which are spaced apart from each other and integral with the cylindrical sleeve, the tabs extending downwards from the cylindrical sleeve, wherein an outer wall of the tabs is fitted with a series of notched formations, such as teeth, whereas an inner wall of the tabs has a conical form, the apex of which is turned down. Methods of using the aforementioned support device are also disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146309 | Differential Shifting Tool and Method of Shifting - A shifting tool and method of shifting a downhole device that requires only a minimal profile or no profile to engage and move the movable portion of the tool. The invention comprises a ported housing assembly and at least one friction pad alignable with said at least one port and radially movable through the port between a first pad position and a second pad position. In the second pad position, the friction pad extends outside said outer diameter of said housing assembly to engage the targeted downhole device. A mandrel positioned through the ported housing has a first section with a first outer diameter and a second section with a second outer diameter, said second outer diameter being greater than said first outer diameter. The mandrel is movable between a first mandrel position and a second mandrel position. In the second mandrel position, the second outer diameter supports the friction pads in the second pad position. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DROPPING A PUMP DOWN PLUG OR BALL - An improved method and apparatus for dropping a ball, plug or dart during oil and gas well operations (e.g., cementing operations) employs a specially configured valving member with curved and flat portions that alternatively direct fluid flow through a bore or opening in the valving member via an inner channel or around the periphery of the valving member in an outer channel. In one embodiment, the ball(s), dart(s) or plug(s) are contained in a sliding sleeve that shifts position responsive to valve rotation. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146311 | Selective Set Module for Multi String Packers - In order to overcome the need to completely disassemble a dual or even possibly a multiple string packer on the rig floor and avoid the delays and potential for failure that such a rebuild entails, a dual string packer may be provided with a crossover module located such that fluid communication may be provided from any tubular bore to the internal shifting chamber without completely disassembling the dual string packer. an indexing cassette may be attached to the through tubing mandrels at or near the bottom or lower end of the dual string packer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146312 | SELF-INHIBITED SWELL PACKER COMPOUND - A downhole sealant includes a composition that includes a polymer; an absorbent material; a primary crosslink network including primary bonds between chains of the polymer; and a secondary crosslink network which is transient. A method of regulating the swell rate of the downhole sealant includes disposing a downhole sealant comprising a polymer and an absorbent material in a borehole; maintaining a primary crosslink network of the polymer; and decomposing a secondary crosslink network of the absorbent material in response to a condition to regulate the swell rate of the downhole sealant. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146313 | HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A ROTATING LEVER RELEASE MECHANISM - A high speed valve has a valve body having a flow passage therethrough, and a poppet disposed within the valve body. The poppet is movable between a first position in which the poppet blocks the flow passage and a second position, and the poppet has a piston connected to a stem at a proximal end of the stem. The valve also has a rotating lever release mechanism adjacent a distal end of the stem. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146314 | HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE OPENING MECHANISM FOR A FIRE AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION - A valve actuation mechanism has a plurality of links. Each link has a proximal end and distal end, and the links are disposed adjacent a valve member. The actuation mechanism also has at least one roller connected to the distal ends of at least two links. The roller contacts a surface of the valve member. In addition, at least one pivot for each link is present in the valve, wherein each pivot is positioned on the proximal end of each of the plurality of links. | 2013-06-13 |
20130146315 | HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A COLLET SLEEVE RELEASE MECHANISM - A valve actuation mechanism for a high rate discharge valve has a collet with fingers adjacent a valve member that provides restraint against displacement of the valve member at angularly spaced locations symmetrical about the axis of the valve member. Each collet finger has at least one projection adjacent a first end. The valve actuation mechanism also has a collet sleeve release mechanism with a main body portion having a first end and a second end. The main body portion contains an aperture with at least one land portion that secures each projection of the collet fingers. The main body portion also has an actuation pad at the second end, as well as a hinge mechanism for allowing rotational movement of the main body portion connected to the first end of the main body portion, and an actuation device that contacts the actuation pad. | 2013-06-13 |