25th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190186140 | POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186141 | POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186142 | POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186143 | POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186144 | POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The asphalt composition comprises a paving-grade asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymer additives; and a secondary additive comprising one or more of a viscosity reducing agent, a wax, a salt of a fatty acid ester, and an amide of a fatty acid. The shingle coating asphalt coating composition is used to make a shingle. The shingle includes a substrate, the asphalt, and roofing granules. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186145 | ROOFTOP WIND TURBINE FLOW IMPROVEMENTS - One of the challenges of rooftop wind turbines is that the building causes turbulence and updrafts and can create a blockage to the wind at rooftop level. That means lower speed and higher turbulence wind hitting the turbine and less power output. Prior art solutions consisted of elevating the blades of rooftop turbines or making the updraft hit the blades. Creating structures that separate the turbulence of the air below roof level from the oncoming and higher velocity linear wind above roof level, where the turbine is located, can decrease slowing of the rooftop level wind stream and enable the blades to be placed closer to roof level, thereby saving construction costs and roof weight. It is ideal to combine these improvements with a vertical axis wind turbine. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186146 | EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM AND METHOD - EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM AND METHOD | 2019-06-20 |
20190186147 | FLASHING DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A ventilation screed having an upper attachment flange having a top portion and a bottom portion and at least one opening in the top portion; a drip edge protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange; a drainage cavity protrusion protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange above the drip edge, wherein the drainage cavity has an L-shaped drainage trough portion having at least one drainage opening in a bottom portion, an upper ground portion in communication with the L-shaped drainage trough portion and a drainage cavity shroud in communication with the upper ground portion, wherein the drainage cavity shroud extends past the drip edge. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186148 | ROOF CLEANING DEVICE - A roof cleaning device. The roof cleaning device includes at least a blower and an elongated tube. The blower includes a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, and a blower nozzle. The elongated tube includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is coupled to the blower nozzle to receive the air from the blower and the distal end includes an opening. The motor is operable to propel air out of the nozzle, into the elongated tube and out of the opening of the distal end of the elongated tube. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186149 | ELECTRIC BLINDS ROOF STRUCTURE OF CANOPY AND CANOPY - An electric blinds roof structure provided in this invention includes a top frame, and at least a group of blinds is installed at the top frame. Each group of blinds includes a plurality of slats, a linkage strip, and an electric control mechanism, each slat is rotatably installed at the top frame, and each slat is directly hinged to the linkage strip or hinged to the linkage strip through a fixing member fixed at the slat. The electric control mechanism is used to drive at least one linkage strip to move thus to control opening and closing of the slats. This invention can drive the linkage strip to move through the electric control mechanism, thereby controlling the opening and closing of slats corresponding to blinds, and operation is convenient and reliable compared to the operation mode of rolling a rolling rod in the prior art. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186150 | MODULAR STAIR SYSTEM - A modular stair system comprises a plurality of modular stair units. Each of the plurality of modular stair units are associated with a single story of a construction. An upper, rectangular landing comprises a pair of long members connected at each end to a pair of short members. A mid-level, rectangular landing comprises a first pair of members and a second pair of members interconnected at their ends. A first and second plurality of corner brackets interconnects an end of the members with an end of the members of the upper and mid-level landings. The first and second plurality of corner brackets have the variable size depending on the number of the plurality of modular stair units to be stacked in the stairwell. A plurality of corner support columns support the upper, rectangular landing at a top portion thereof and the mid-level, rectangular landing at a mid-portion thereof and removably connected to the upper, rectangular landing and the mid-level, rectangular landing. The plurality of corner support columns have a second variable size depending on the number of the plurality of modular stair units to be stacked in the stairwell. A first stair runner removably connects to the mid-level landing and connects a bottom level to the mid-level landing. A second stair runner removably connects to the mid-level, rectangular landing and the upper, rectangular landing to connect the mid-level, rectangular landing to the upper, rectangular landing. Each of the plurality of modular stair units are organized such that a bottom modular stair unit is placed on a foundation and each successive modular stair unit of the plurality of modular stair units are stacked on top of and connected to a lower modular stair unit. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186151 | Attic Ladder and Kit - An attic ladder modification kit, a method of modifying an attic ladder using the kit, an attic ladder, and a method of using the attic ladder. The attic ladder modification kit includes a plurality of components for installation onto the attic ladder to improve the safety and ease of use of the attic ladder through modification, either during construction of the attic ladder, or as an after-market addition to the attic ladder. The plurality of components includes a pair of springs to bias a hinged connection between a middle section and an upper section of the attic ladder, means to removably secure a lower section hingedly connected to the middle section of the attic ladder, and a rope and pulley system and a descent rope to facilitate raising and lowering the attic ladder into and out of an attic opening, respectively. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186152 | MODULAR RAIL SYSTEM - A modular rail system is disclosed where the component modules can be easily assembled in different combinations and configurations to produce customized rails having the desired appearance and functionality. In some embodiments the rail system comprises at least one connector having a longitudinal axis and comprising a connector span and at least one expansion member, wherein the expansion member is adjustable between a first configuration having a first diameter and a second configuration having a second diameter larger than said first diameter; and at least one span member having an outer surface and an inner surface and at least one open end, wherein the expansion member is insertable into an interior of the span member in the first configuration and is adjustable to the second configuration within the span member to securely engage the inner surface of the span member to releasably couple the connector and the span member together. The rail system may also include an actuator for adjusting the expansion member between the first and second configurations within the span member. In some embodiments the rail system comprises at least one span member and/or at least one connector that is illuminated to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the assembled rail and/or to direct light as desired at the site of installation. In a particular aspect the system may comprise a plurality of span members and at least one of the span members is a light emitting span member configured for receiving a lighting element. The lighting element may be connectable through a connector and/or a span member to an electrical supply externally of the rail system. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186153 | RAILING SYSTEM - A railing system comprising positioning systems is provided. The railing system includes one or more rails and one or more posts. When the rails and the posts are connected, the positioning systems limit the movement of the posts relative to the rails. The positioning system may include a projection on the rail and a recess on the post, and the projection and the recess cooperate such that the movement of the post relative to the rail is limited. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186154 | Rotatable Structural Bracket - In implementations, a rotatable structural bracket includes a top plate for placement in a horizontal rest position on an end of a structural section that has an internal void. The rotatable structural bracket also includes a rotatable extension for placement into the internal void of the structural section. The rotatable extension can be configured as a wedge that is rotatable out from the internal void to angle the top plate at any acute angle relative to the horizontal rest position of the top plate. The top plate and the rotatable extension are of single-piece construction, and the rotatable extension rotates relative to the structural section and internal of the structural section. The rotatable extension also encompasses an opening of the internal void at any acute angle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186155 | INTERLOCKING MODULAR MAT WITH SPONGE INSERT - An interlocking modular mat having four sides has female connectors on two sides and male connectors on the other two sides so that the modular mat can interlock with an adjacent mat and its connectors. The modular mat is configured with a plurality of structures surrounding a periphery of a top portion of the mat. The plurality of structures in combination with an underside of the top portion of the mat form a cavity. A sponge insert is configured to fit in the cavity and have a height such that a portion of the sponge insert extends from a bottom side the mat body. With the sponge insert extending beyond the bottom side of the mat body, the sponge insert bottom face generally become the supporting bottom of the modular mat to provide a more cushioned feel for a mat user. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186156 | SKIRTING AND ARCHITRAVE INSTALLATION SYSTEM - A connector piece to cover the gap between two skirting profiles disposed at an angle to each other includes a body having a bend to correspond to the angle. The body has a front portion, a rear portion, and a cavity between the front portion and the rear portion. The cavity has end portions for receiving respective end sections of the skirting profiles. The front portion forms the exposed decorative contour of the connector piece. The rear portion includes an engagement device for a respective rear surface of the skirting profiles when the end sections of the skirting profiles are received into the cavity. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186157 | SAFETY FENCE ASSEMBLY - A modular safety fence assembly is disclosed. The safety fence may include a fence panel assembly having a top rail, a bottom rail, and mesh panel. The safety fence panel assembly may also support post assembly capable of supporting the fence panel assembly and an anchor assembly which may anchor the support post assembly to the floor using one or more relatively shallow holes formed in the floor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186158 | SAFETY FENCE ASSEMBLY - A modular safety fence assembly is disclosed. The safety fence may include a fence panel assembly having a top rail, a bottom rail, and mesh panel. The safety fence panel assembly may also support post assembly capable of supporting the fence panel assembly and an anchor assembly which may anchor the support post assembly to the floor using one or more relatively shallow holes formed in the floor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186159 | Structural Rod Protective Device - A structural rod protective device for preventing injury to persons falling on structural rods includes a first panel. Each of a pair of second panels is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a respective opposing edge of the first panel to define a channel. Each of a plurality of slats is coupled to and extends between the second panels. The plurality of slats defines a plurality of slots. The second panels are configured to selectively position over linear and nonlinear rows of structural support rods, such as rebar. Each rod is inserted into a respective slot so that an end of the rod abuts the first panel. Persons falling on the rods are protected from impalement upon the rods. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186160 | ISOLATOR OVERTRAVEL PROTECTION FOR WALK-BEHIND FLOOR SCRAPER - An improved walk-behind floor scraper incorporates a plurality of isolators between a main plate and cutting head to reduce vibration and a plurality of stops to prevent damage to the isolators. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186161 | ISOLATOR OVERTRAVEL PROTECTION FOR WALK-BEHIND FLOOR SCRAPER - An improved walk-behind floor scraper incorporates a plurality of isolators between a main plate and cutting head to reduce vibration and a plurality of stops to prevent damage to the isolators. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186162 | POLE CLAMP SYSTEM FOR PARTITION MOUNT - A pole clamp system for mounting between a pole and an abutting surface includes a pole interface configured to interface with a side body portion of a pole, a guide portion extending from the pole interface, a locking plate extending from the pole interface adjacent to the guide portion, a biasing unit extending through the guide portion and the locking plate, and a head interface coupled to the biasing unit. The biasing unit outwardly biases the pole interface and head interface in opposite directions. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186163 | RECONFIGURABLE MOBILE SHELTER SYSTEM AND RELATED MANAGEMENT METHOD - A reconfigurable mobile shelter system includes multiple shelter structures and a management system communicating with the shelter structures. The shelter structures are physically independent of each other, each located at a selected location, and configured to be moveable to another selected location without being disassembled and re-assembled. Each shelter structure has an access control subsystem and a user information collection module, and transmits user information to the management system. The management system, based on the received user information, determines whether to permit access by a user to a shelter structure and use of equipment inside, and transmits corresponding commands to the shelter structure. The management system also determines whether any shelter structure is to be moved to another selected location, and controls moving equipment to move them. The reconfigurable mobile shelter system may be used as a lodging facility, entertainment facility, office facility, education facility, meeting facility, etc. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186164 | PRECAST AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE TANK WITH TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION OPENING - A precast, prestressed concrete tank and method that facilitates construction of a primary inner tank within a secondary outer tank, and which permits for the construction of the primary inner tank after the secondary outer tank has been erected, but without requiring insertion through a top of the secondary outer tank, or by tunneling underneath the secondary outer tank, is disclosed. The primary inner tank has an inner wall and the secondary outer tank has an outer wall (precast, prestressed concrete) and wire windings. The primary inner tank is disposed inside of the secondary outer tank. The secondary outer tank has a plurality of first precast outer wall panels, and a temporary construction opening frame. The temporary construction opening frame defines an access doorway during construction of the tank. The temporary construction opening frame is disposed on a foundation base slab. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186165 | FRICTION DAMPER FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - An multi-load friction damper includes opposed gusset-side plates defining a slip channel. First and second brace-side plates are received within the slip channel and form first and second frictional engagements respectively. The frictional force of the first and second frictional engagements may be different. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186166 | WIND TURBINE TOWER WITH REINFORCING ELEMENTS - Wind turbine tower with reinforcing elements. The wind turbine tower comprises at least a first section ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186167 | CANOPY - This invention provides a canopy, including a skeleton and at least one electric roller blind mechanism. Two sides of the electric roller blind mechanism have one guide rail, respectively, the guide rails are disposed at the skeleton, the electric roller blind mechanism includes a cloth drooping member capable of moving up and down, and two ends of the cloth drooping member slidably cooperate with corresponding two guide rails, respectively. In this invention, by providing the guide rails cooperating with the electric roller blind mechanism at the skeleton, the cloth drooping member can move up and down along the guide rails, such that the roller blind of the canopy can be opened or closed as needed, which is convenient compared to manual operation. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186168 | FENCE PANEL SYSTEM - A modular privacy fence system, in particular, a modular privacy fence system having fence panels with a board-on-board appearance is disclosed. The fence system includes one or more fence panels having at least two fence panel portions that are cooperatively configured such that the fence panel portions are disposed in partial overlapping relationship such that one of the fence panel portions is offset relative to an adjacent one or ones of the fence panel portions. The fence panel portions are formed within a unitary, one-piece construction and may be in the form of plastic extrusions. The fence panels are configured for coupling to adjacent fence panels, the one or more fence panels being disposed between spaced apart upper and lower rails with the fence panels being connected, respectively, to the upper and lower rails. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186169 | DOOR TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A locking device that can be mounted into a rotating or swinging door is disclosed. The locking device can have a deadbolt. The locking device can detect the position of the deadbolt and/or whether the door is closed. The locking device can have a camera, microphone and speaker. The locking device can send images detected by the camera and audio detected by the microphones to a remote computer. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186170 | SENSOR FOR RIM LATCH ROLLER STRIKE - A locking device assembly for a door located at a door frame. The locking device assembly includes a door strike assembly including a magnetized ferromagnetic material and a latchbolt assembly located at the door. The latchbolt assembly includes a latchbolt and a magnetic field sensor, wherein the magnetic field sensor senses a magnetic field provided by the door strike assembly. The door strike assembly includes, in different embodiments, a magnet located in a frame of the door strike assembly or a magnetic roller. The magnetic field sensor includes a magnetometer configured to determine the presence of a magnetic field provided by the door strike assembly. In the event that the door strike assembly has been removed to defeat the locking device, the lack of the magnetic field indicates that a security condition exists. An alert is provided to indicate the existence of the security condition. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186171 | MORTISE LOCK WITH MULTI-POINT LATCH SYSTEM - An adapter and interface permits a standard mortise lock to drive top and bottom latch mechanisms of a multi-point lock system. An actuator permits in situ adjustment of the top and bottom vertical latch projections of adjusting these projections while the door is hung in the door frame. An installation tool assists in the installation of the vertical rods in a door. A connector and carrier secures the vertical rods to the actuator and permits verification of retention of the rods in a multi-point latching system. A latch dogging indicator allows for end-user adjustment between a single-point lock and a multi-point lock system when desired. These different aspects may be employed in combination or separately with other locking systems. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186172 | MORTISE LOCK WITH MULTI-POINT LATCH SYSTEM - An adapter and interface permits a standard mortise lock to drive top and bottom latch mechanisms of a multi-point lock system. An actuator permits in situ adjustment of the top and bottom vertical latch projections of adjusting these projections while the door is hung in the door frame. An installation tool assists in the installation of the vertical rods in a door. A connector and carrier secures the vertical rods to the actuator and permits verification of retention of the rods in a multi-point latching system. A latch dogging indicator allows for end-user adjustment between a single-point lock and a multi-point lock system when desired. These different aspects may be employed in combination or separately with other locking systems. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186173 | SECURED STORAGE SPACE SYSTEM WITH LOCKING COMPONENT - A storage space door with means for creating a secured lock(able) space in the bottom portion of a cabinet box using an existing shelf is disclosed, In one embodiment, a two piece lockable cabinet door allows the doors to open and close separately and only the bottom portion of the two piece door locks, allowing a user to safely lock away all personal or dangerous items while leaving the top portion of the cabinet box fully accessible for normal storage and use. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186174 | MULTIPLE CONFIGURATION LOCK - A portable lock apparatus is adaptable to readily transform between a single cable loop configuration or a double cable loop configuration, and incorporates a locking mechanism permitting selective release and securement of one or more cable ends to achieve either configuration. The lock apparatus may secure multiple components, particularly, when in the double cable loop configuration, thereby removing the need for multiple locks for securing a single article. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186175 | HANDCUFF WITH SEPARATE CHEEK FRAME HALF CAVITY PORTIONS COMBINING TO FORM LOCKSET CAVITY - Forged frame handcuffs are described, including a lighter but stronger rigid pair of handcuffs that includes integral side plates. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186176 | VEHICLE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE - A vehicle door opening/closing device includes: door lock devices each installed in a door and including a latch mechanism and an open lever capable of transmitting a releasing operation force to the latch mechanism; a fully closing lock releasing member rotatably provided in the door and rotating based on the releasing operation force; cables whose both terminals are connected to the open levers and the fully closing lock releasing member and causing the open levers to rotate to a releasing operation positions from an initial positions; and lost motion mechanisms at least one of which is disposed on the fully closing lock releasing member side of the cables and that, when one of the open levers is bound at the releasing operation position, allow the remainder of the open levers to return to the initial position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186177 | GESTURE ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A gesture access system for a motor vehicle, includes a radiation transmitter to emit radiation signals and a radiation receiver, an illumination device and/or an audio device, and a processor programmed to activate the illumination and/or audio device according to a first activation scheme in response to determining an object is within a sensing region of the radiation receiver, and in response to the object within the sensing region exhibiting a predefined gesture, to activate the illumination and/or audio according to a second activation scheme and control an actuator to unlock, lock, open or close an access closure of the motor vehicle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186178 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A vehicle door handle mounting structure ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186179 | ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH LID WITH LATCH RELEASE HANDLE - An armrest assembly includes an armrest and a lid mounted on the armrest for relative rotational movement between a closed and open positions. The lid includes a handle cradle with handle guides on opposed sides and an intermediate inner guide. A handle is located in the handle cradle for relative movement between a latch position and a release position. The handle includes a latch. The latch retains the lid in the closed position when the handle is in the latch position. The handle includes a clip that engages a slot on the lid to retain the handle in the handle cradle. The handle also includes guide channels on opposed sides. The guide channels engage the handle guides. The handle includes an intermediate inner guide space. The inner guide space engages the inner guide. The armrest assembly also includes a spring that biases the handle into the latch position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186180 | VEHICLE DOOR LOCK DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING THE SAME - A vehicle door lock device includes a door handle base provided at a vehicle door and provided with a cylinder lock, and a door latch mechanism provided at the vehicle door. The cylinder lock includes a key cylinder, a paddle portion operably and detachably coupled to the door latch mechanism and configured to transmit rotation of the key cylinder to the door latch mechanism, and a support portion configured to rotatably support the paddle portion. The door latch mechanism includes a key rotor into which the paddle portion is detachably inserted. The paddle portion is supported on the support portion to displace in a far-near direction relative to the key rotor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186181 | ENERGY EFFICIENT AND POWER VERSATILE ELECTRO-PERMANENT MAGNET SYSTEM FOR USE IN A DOOR HOLDER UNIT - An energy efficient and power versatile electro-permanent magnet system for use in a door holder unit is an electro-permanent magnet having a permanent magnet for holding a door open while unpowered and a control coils that can be pulsed powered, locally or remotely, by a pulsed capacitor control circuit for power versatility and for releasing of the door with little energy. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186182 | LEFT-AND-RIGHT DOOR OPENING MECHANISM AND REFRIGERATOR - A left-and-right door opening mechanism comprises a locking box assembly disposed on a refrigerator body and a hinge module disposed on a refrigerator door body. The hinge module comprises a first hinge and a second hinge. The locking box assembly comprises a locking box body and a locking plate. A first opening and a second opening are respectively formed in two sides of the locking box body. A first groove and a second groove are respectively formed in two sides of the locking plate. The locking plate moves in the locking box body to align the first opening with the first groove or to align the second opening with the second groove. The first hinge or the second hinge is disengaged from the first opening and the first groove or from the second opening and the second groove to realize door opening from the left side or the right side. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186183 | REFRIGERATOR - The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator body and a door body. A hinge body is disposed on the refrigerator body. A first hinge shaft and a second hinge shaft are disposed on the hinge body. A first guide groove and a second guide groove are formed in the door body. The first hinge shaft is located in the first guide groove and the second hinge shaft is located in the second guide groove. During opening of the door body, the first guide groove moves relative to the first hinge shaft and the second guide groove moves relative to the second hinge shaft, the first hinge shaft applies an acting force to the first guide groove to drive the end, away from the first guide groove, of the second guide groove to approach the second hinge shaft, so that the door body is displaced in a horizontal direction. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186184 | REPLACEABLE ACTUATOR TIP - A pin of a hinge system movable between a first position and a second position is provided, wherein in the first position, the pin is received within a first component and a second component. The pin includes a cylindrical body coupled to an actuator for movement along an axis between the first position and the second position. A tip is removably attached to an end of the cylindrical body. The tip is configured to contact at least one of the first component and the second component when the pin is in the first position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186185 | SECURITY DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY - A security door hinge assembly is provided, comprising a door frame structure, having at least a head member, a first jamb member and a second jamb member, and at least one door leaf. The door leaf further comprises a leaf frame structure, having at least a top rail member, a bottom rail member, a hinge stile member and a lock stile member; an inner leaf panel, mounted to a first side of said leaf frame structure and extending past said hinge stile member, so as to form an inner leaf flange; an outer leaf panel, mounted to a second side of said leaf frame structure, opposite said first side, and extending past said hinge stile member, so as to form an outer leaf flange, and wherein, in use, said door leaf is operable between a first closed position and a second open position. The security door hinge assembly further comprises a hinge chamber positioned between said first jamb member and said hinge stile; a hinge-mount bracket, coupled to said first jamb member; a hinge mechanism, having at least one pivot axis and which is located within said open hinge chamber and adapted to pivotally mount said door leaf to said hinge-mount bracket, and wherein, in said first closed position, said inner leaf flange is in an exteriorly overlapping engagement with at least a portion of said hinge mount bracket, so as to prevent access to said hinge mechanism. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186186 | DOOR HINGES - Door hinges are disclosed that are configured to allow operators to hold a door in an open position at specific and desired angles (and for such specific and desired angles to be easily and quickly modulated by an operator). In addition, the door hinges are configured to allow an operator to easily and quickly establish a maximum angle by which the hinge—and its attached door—are allowed to be opened, i.e., how wide the hinge and door are allowed to open (which also may be easily and quickly modulated by an operator). | 2019-06-20 |
20190186187 | GRAVITY-BASED LOCKING HINGE - A hinge includes a fixed component defining a vertical axis. The fixed component includes a first support surface with a circular lug path and a first recess formed in the first support surface at an end of the circular lug path. The hinge also includes a pivotable component pivotable about the vertical axis and translationally movable along the vertical axis. The pivotable component includes a first lug extending from the pivotable component in a first direction. The first recess receives and constrains movement of the first lug. The first support surface supports the first lug along the circular lug path and constrains translational movement of the pivotable component in the first direction as the pivotable component pivots about the vertical axis. In the open position, the pivotable component is translationally movable in the first direction and the first lug is receivable into the first recess. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186188 | WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE GUIDE - A cable guide for use with a window regulator assembly includes a body with a first rail support surface, a second rail support surface and a third rail support surface in a guide rail region and a cable support surface and a cable retention arm in a cable region. The first rail support surface is configured to be inserted through an aperture in a guide rail and be placed on a first side of the guide rail and a cable retention arm configured to receive a tensioned drive cable of the window regulator. The cable guide with the first, second and third rail support surfaces may be steadily assembled to the guide rail by utilizing the pushing force from the tensioned drive cable. The aperture is located along the guide rail such that the aperture is out of the slide path of the window carrier of the window regulator assembly. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186189 | ROD SECURING HINGE AND METHOD - A cap for mounting on a hinge is described. The cap includes: a body defining a first attaching portion for attaching the body to a hinge at a first location; a second attaching portion defined by the body for attaching the body to the hinge at a second location; and a channel defined by the body wherein the body is configured to secure a rod to the hinge by trapping the rod in the channel between the body and the hinge and the channel is located between the first and second attaching portions. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186190 | DOOR LEADING EDGE SENSOR - A door leading edge sensor has: a door leading edge elastic member which is attached to a front end portion of a door in a door closing direction and in which a cavity extending in a direction intersecting with the closing direction is formed therein; and a linear pressure sensitive sensor that is attached to the door leading edge elastic member and is disposed along the extending direction of the cavity. The pressure sensitive sensor has an insulator tube having such an elasticity as to be deformed in accordance with an elastic deformation of the door leading edge elastic member and plural conductive members fixed to an inner surface of the insulator tube. The plural conductive members are in a non-contact state when the insulator tube is not deformed and are in contact with each other when the insulator tube is deformed. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186191 | SWITCH DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING AN OPERATIVE CONNECTION IN BETWEEN TWO GEAR ELEMENTS - A control unit for establishing a functional connection between two gearing components comprises at least one control element, which can be moved in order to switch the control unit between different switching states, wherein the at least one control element is configured to provide a retaining force between the gearing components in a first switching state, and to allow movement of the gearing components in relation to one another in a second switching state. An actuator is used to move the at least one control element. A control mechanism controls the actuator. It is provided thereby that the control mechanism is configured to activate the actuator to switch the control unit from the first switching state to the second switching state, in order to move the at least one control element to reduce the retaining force (FH) based on a predetermined delay function (VF). | 2019-06-20 |
20190186192 | VACUUM INSULATED GLASS UNITS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A vacuum insulated glass unit includes a first and a second glass pane and a pane bonding layer. The first and second glass panes each include a vacuum chamber side opposite an outer side. The vacuum chamber side of the first glass pane includes an etched interior surface, a glass pane periphery having a periphery surface, and a plurality of glass spacers each having an end surface. The pane bonding layer is positioned between and engaged with the periphery surface of the glass pane periphery of the first glass pane and the second glass pane and couples the first glass pane to the second glass pane. Each end surface of the plurality of glass spacers and the periphery surface of the glass pane periphery are offset from the etched interior surface such that a vacuum chamber is disposed between the first and the second glass panes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186193 | BARRIER FOR ROUGH OPENINGS IN CONSTRUCTION SITES - A temporary barrier ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186194 | HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE AND NICKEL CHROME BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS - Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including NiCr (e.g., NiCr, NiCrN | 2019-06-20 |
20190186195 | BLINDS SAFETY STRING - A set of blinds or other window coverings can be made more safe by keeping the pull string out of reach of infants or young children. A safety disc can be secured to the pull string while a safety anchor is secured to a window frame, a door frame, a wall surface near the window covering, or other similar surface. The safety disc and safety anchor are adapted to be removably attaching to one another. In one embodiment, the safety disc and safety anchor each comprise a hook-and-loop attachment surface. In one embodiment, magnets and/or magnetic surfaces are utilized to removably attach the safety disc and safety anchor to each other. In one embodiment, the safety disc comprises a suction cup attachable to a window. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186196 | RETRACTABLE CURTAIN PANEL AND ENHANCED STIFFENERS - According to some aspects, provided are curtain assemblies configured to operate in high wind environments. The curtain assembly can include first and second track guide including internal security rails. The internal securing rails moveably engage end portions of fabric stiffeners to provide stability in the curtain. In some embodiments, the securing rails include ramp portions to accommodate drift in the curtain and/or fabric stiffeners without compromising operation of the curtain. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186197 | CURTAIN CONTROLLER FOR EASILY ASSEMBLING BEAD CHAIN - A curtain controller for easily assembling a bead chain thereof is provided. A bead chain turntable is disposed on an assembling terminal surface of a fixing seat. A positioning seat is combined with the fixing seat to clamp and position the bead chain turntable. A protective cover is assembled on an outer side of the positioning seat. A shielding part is disposed at one side of the protective cover to correspond to an upper edge of the assembling terminal surface of the fixing seat. A fastening groove is disposed at an outer edge of the assembling terminal surface of the fixing seat. A fastening flange is disposed on the shielding part of the protective cover to be inserted into and combined with the fastening groove. A ladder section is formed between a lower side of the fastening flange and the shielding part. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186198 | Semi-Rigid Chain Assembly - A manually-operated window treatment system may include a roller tube, a covering material, and a semi-rigid chain assembly. The covering material may be attached to the roller tube and may be operable between a raised position and a lowered position via rotation of the roller tube. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be configured to be operated by a user to rotate the roller tube. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be configured to limit the size of a loop that can be formed by the semi-rigid chain assembly. The semi-rigid chain assembly may be operatively coupled to a drive pulley of the window treatment system. The semi-rigid chain assembly may include flexible outer housing and a stiffening rod. The flexible housing may surround and operate along the stiffening rod. The hollow chain may include multiple links that are connected together to form a continuous loop. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186199 | GATE - The gate generally includes a gatepost, and a plurality of rails pivotally connected to the gatepost and having a plurality of posts hingedly attached thereto. Hinged attachment of the plurality of posts allows them to fold substantially parallel with the plurality of rails when they in the vertical position. The gate includes a unique lift system having a translating device in communication with a sprocket, wherein the lift system provides an adjustable force to rotate the plurality of rails from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The translating device generally includes a first end attached to the gatepost and a second end attached to one of the plurality of rails, wherein the adjustable force may be provided by a turnbuckle positioned there between. The gate may further include a ground anchor system that allows axial rotation of the plurality of rails about the gatepost. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186200 | ADJUSTABLE LADDERS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to ladders and, more particularly, various configurations of ladders including straight and extension ladders, as well as to methods relating to the use and manufacture of such ladders. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a ladder is provided that includes a first pair of spaced apart rails and a plurality of rungs extending between and coupled to the first pair of spaced apart rails. The ladder also includes a pair of lateral support members, wherein each support member is selectively displaceable in a lateral direction relative to an associated rail. Additionally, the ladder includes a pair of adjustable legs, each leg having a first end slidably coupled to an associated rail of the first pair of spaced apart rails and being slidably coupled to an associated lateral support member. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186201 | BOAT OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LADDER APPARATUS - A boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus is provided. One aspect of the present ladder apparatus includes an elongated extension handle including a slot adjacent a lower end thereof. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus provides a snap-on step tread which can be mounted to a dual-tubular ladder step structure. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus employs a laterally expandable ladder step which can be retrofit onto an existing ladder. A further aspect employs clasps or hooks to attach and retain a ladder step to generally vertical ladder rails in a tool-free and fastener-free manner. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186202 | LADDER RUNG EXTENSION ASSEMBLY - A ladder rung extension assembly includes a bracket assembly including a first pin, a second pin, a pair of mounting assemblies, a pair of first bracket portions extending between the first pin and the second pin, and a pair of angled bracket portions, each of the angled bracket portions extending between the second pin and a respective mounting assembly of the pair of mounting assemblies, a first rung extension assembly having a pivot portion rotatable about the first pin, and a second rung extension assembly having a pivot portion rotatable about the second pin. The ladder rung extension assembly may be engaged with a ladder and have an open position corresponding to the ladder in a deployed position and a closed position corresponding to the ladder in a stored position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186203 | GROUND ROD AND STAKE PULLER - A ground rod and guy stake extractor according to the present approach overcomes many deficiencies of contemporary methods, and allows for the rapid extraction of ground rods and guy stakes across a full range of environments, and at a wide range of extraction angles, with a straight pull on the item being extracted. Embodiments may be lightweight, easily transported, and operated by a single individual. Embodiments may include a winch, winch cable system, and support structure. The geometry is such that it is easy and straight forward to align the direction of pull with any rod or ground stake, and particularly for those driven into the ground within the commonly prescribed angular limits, thus assuring a continuous, steady pull of at least four feet in most embodiments. Guy stakes can therefore be easily extracted in one step, and typically ground rods (because of their length) in two steps. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186204 | STATOR AND ROTOR PROFILE FOR IMPROVED POWER SECTION PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY - A progressing cavity pump or a positive displacement motor includes an external member having three or more lobes and an internal member extending through the external member and having one less lobe than the external member. One of the internal member and the external member rotates with respect to the other. The curvature of a profile of each of the internal member and external member is finite at all points. A ratio of a lobe volume of the external member to a valley volume of the external member enclosed between a minor external member diameter and a major external member diameter is between 0.9 and 1.2. A lobe height of the external member is related to a ratio of a minor internal member diameter to one less than the number of internal member lobes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186205 | TOOL CARRIER FOR A WELL RIG - A tool carrier, which is also known as a top drive or a power swivel, for a well operation rig includes link arms coupled between the rotating hook assembly and the lower pipe gripping structure, the link arms each secured to the rotating hook assembly by a first rigid connection and secured to the lower pipe gripping structure by a second rigid connection such that the link arms can extend along well center even when operating in slant. Another tool carrier includes a hinge between the mast and the main housing. The hinge permits the tool carrier to be moved into a more central position when folded onto the rig chassis for transport. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186206 | FEED BEAM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A feed beam, a rock drilling unit and to a method of manufacturing a feed beam is provided. The feed beam includes a basic profile element, which has two or more superimposed material layers. At least one of the material layers may be made of a composite material. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186207 | PLATFORM BASED DRILL CAPABLE OF NEGATIVE ANGLE DRILLING - A platform based drill includes a drilling platform including a frame structure with first and second opposite ends, and first and second opposite sides. A mast supported on a pivotal connection to the drilling platform adjacent the first end of the frame structure and including an upper portion extending above the pivotal connection, and a lower portion extending below the pivotal connection. An adjusting mechanism permits the mast to be pivotally adjusted to a negative drilling angle whereby the upper portion of the mast leans in a direction extending away from the second end and toward the first end. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186208 | Bend Restrictor Segment and Method of Manufacture - A bend restrictor segment ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186209 | PIPE JOINT HAVING COUPLED ADAPTER - An adapter for a wired drill pipe joint includes an annular adapter body having a first end and a second end, an annular recess extending partially into the first end of the adapter body, a communication element disposed at least partially within the annular recess, wherein the second end of the adapter body is configured to releasably couple to an end portion of a first wired drill pipe joint, wherein the annular adapter body includes an arcuate key that is configured to restrict relative rotation of the adapter body with respect to the first wired drill pipe joint, wherein the annular adapter body and the communication element form a shoulder configured for engagement with a corresponding shoulder of a second wired drill pipe joint to form a rotary shouldered threaded connection between the first wired drill pipe joint and the second wired drill pipe joint. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186210 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TERMINATING CABLE - A system and a method for removing a portion of an electric submersible pump power cable conduit housing are provided. The method may include cutting a conduit housing of the conduit, sliding the cut conduit housing off the conduit, and squaring an end surface of remaining conduit housing. The cutting of the conduit housing is not a through cut and the sliding of the cut conduit housing off of the cut conduit is performed with a conduit housing spreader. The system may include a conduit housing cutter for cutting partially through the conduit housing of the conduit and a conduit housing spreader for pulling the portion of the conduit housing apart from a remaining conduit housing. In addition, the system may include a squaring tool to square an end surface of the remaining conduit housing relative to an axis of the conduit. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186211 | PIPE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE ANGLE DRILLING - A pipe handling system for a platform based drill includes a drilling platform with a frame structure having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and first and second opposite sides. A mast is supported on a pivotal connection to the platform permitting the mast to be pivotally adjusted to a negative drilling angle whereby an upper portion of the mast leans in a first direction extending toward the first end of the frame structure and away from the second end of the frame structure. The mast includes a length direction and has an open cross-section with a concave side facing in the first direction and a convex side facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A pipe handling unit mounted to the concave side of the mast is configured to support a drill pipe within the mast when the mast is pivotally adjusted to the negative drilling angle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186212 | NEGATIVE ANGLE CAPABLE BLASTHOLE DRILLING MAST - A mast assembly for a mobile drilling machine may comprise: a mast frame including a back, a first side, and a second side, the first side and the second side diverging from the back to form an open front along substantially an entire length of the mast frame; a drill motor assembly movably attached to the mast frame, wherein the drill motor assembly is configured to rotate a drill pipe; and a drill drive assembly configured to drive the motor assembly up and down along a length of the mast frame, the drill drive assembly including: a sheave assembly comprising a plurality of sheaves, wherein the plurality of sheaves include a first sheave aligned generally parallel to the first side of the mast frame and a second sheave aligned generally parallel to the second side of the mast frame. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186213 | OFFSHORE COILED TUBING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an offshore coiled tubing system for running a coiled tubing into a subsea well offshore, comprising a well comprising a well tubular metal structure having a top and an inner face, a blowout preventer (BOP) arranged in the top of the well tubular metal structure, and a sluice having a top part for entry of coiled tubing, the BOP being arranged between the well tubular metal structure and the sluice, the sluice having a sealing unit arranged in the top part of the sluice for sealing around the coiled tubing, a vessel comprising a deck, a coiled tubing reel comprising coiled tubing, the coiled tubing having a first end, and a first driving unit for assisting in driving the coiled tubing into/from the well, the first driving unit being configured to be movable in relation to the deck to compensate for heave motion of the vessel, and a second driving unit for assisting in driving the coiled tubing into/from the well, wherein the second driving unit is movable in relation to the BOP. The present invention also relates to an offshore coiled tubing method. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186214 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING DRILL PIPES - Method for transporting drill pipes ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186215 | WELLBORE TOOL COUPLING MECHANISM - A coupling mechanism for coupling a first downhole tool to a second downhole tool includes a first portion, a second portion, and a locking device for locking the first portion to the second portion. The first portion includes a frame; a plug body movable relative to the frame; a guiding element coupled to the plug body; at least one of a hydraulic plug and an electric plug; and an actuator for moving the plug body relative to the frame. The second portion includes a receptacle body; a guide receptacle for receiving the guiding element; a respective receptacle for receiving at least one of the hydraulic plug; and the electric plug. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186216 | CATWALK TUBULAR MEASUREMENT - A carrier assembly for a catwalk assembly includes a carrier. The carrier assembly includes a skate to move a tubular member along the carrier. The carrier assembly includes a proximity sensor positioned to detect the end of the tubular member as it moves along the carrier. The carrier assembly includes a skate position sensor. The length of the tubular member may be determined by measuring the position of the skate relative to the proximity sensor when the end of the tubular member passes the proximity sensor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186217 | Safety Handle Apparatus - A safety handle for use with conventional pipe tongs. The safety handle has a hand grip, as well as upper and lower flange members. The flange members beneficially define a recess for receiving (and protecting) a user's thumb. At least one attachment cavity is provided for receiving, and securely attaching the safety handle to, a tong jaw member. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186218 | BIT BREAKER TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a bit breaker comprising a plate that bounds a pipe slot. The bit breaker has two jaws that are at least generally parallel and that respectively define two working surfaces located on opposite sides of the pipe slot. The jaws are each mounted removably to the plate. In some embodiments, the invention is an assembly that further includes a pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint received in the pipe slot. The pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint has formed therein two crosswise grooves located on opposite sides of the pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint. In some embodiments, the plate defines two fixed arms and a fixed base leg, with the two jaws mounted respectively against the two fixed arms. The bit breaker can have an adjustable arm such that the pipe slot can be surrounded about 360 degrees by the bit breaker. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186219 | MOVEABLE JAW BIT BREAKER TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a bit breaker comprising a plate that bounds a pipe slot. The bit breaker has two jaws that define two working surfaces located on opposite sides of the pipe slot. The two jaws are configured to move relative to the plate. In some embodiments, the invention is an assembly that further includes a pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint received in the pipe slot. The pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint has formed therein two crosswise grooves located on opposite sides of the pipe, tool section, tool or pipe joint. In some embodiments, the plate defines two fixed arms and a fixed base leg, with the two jaws mounted respectively against the two fixed arms. The bit breaker can have an adjustable arm such that the pipe slot can be surrounded about 360 degrees by the bit breaker. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186220 | Automated Pipe Tripping Apparatus and Methods - An automated pipe tripping apparatus includes an outer frame and an inner frame. The inner frame includes a tripping slips and iron roughneck. The automated pipe tripping apparatus may, in concert with an elevator and drawworks, trip in a tubular string in a continuous motion. The tripping slips and iron roughneck, along with the inner frame, may travel vertically within the outer frame. The weight of the tubular string is transferred between the tripping slips and the elevator. The iron roughneck may make up or break out threaded connections between tubular segments, the upper tubular segment supported by the elevator and the lower by the tripping slips. An automated pipe handling apparatus may remove or supply sections of pipe from or to the elevator. A control system may control both the automated pipe tripping apparatus and the elevator and drawworks. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186221 | OFFSHORE COILED TUBING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an offshore coiled tubing system for running a coiled tubing into a subsea well offshore, comprising a well comprising a well tubular metal structure having a top and an inner face, a blowout preventer (BOP) arranged in the top of the well tubular metal structure, and a sluice having a top part for entry of coiled tubing, the BOP being arranged between the well tubular metal structure and the sluice, the sluice having a sealing unit arranged in the top part of the sluice for sealing around the coiled tubing, a vessel comprising a deck, a coiled tubing reel comprising coiled tubing, the coiled tubing having a first end, and a first driving unit for assisting in driving the coiled tubing into/from the well, the first driving unit being configured to be movable in relation to the deck to compensate for heave motion of the vessel, and a second driving unit for assisting in driving the coiled tubing into/from the well, wherein the second driving unit is movable in relation to the BOP. The present invention also relates to an offshore coiled tubing method. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186222 | Plug Deflector for Isolating a Wellbore of a Multi-Lateral Wellbore System - A plug deflector includes a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a tool receptacle provided at the first end and defining an internal bore having a first coupling mechanism defined on the internal bore, at least one plug provided at the second end, and a deflector surface provided at an intermediate location between the first and second ends. A system includes a Y-block positioned within a multi-lateral wellbore at a junction of a first wellbore and a second wellbore extending from the first wellbore, the Y-block having a first leg fluidly coupled to the first wellbore and a second leg fluidly coupled to the second wellbore, and a plug deflector coupled to the Y-block. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186223 | WELL PLUGS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A well plug for use in a subterranean well can include a generally tubular mandrel, a seal element positioned on the mandrel, and a setting rod releasably secured relative to the mandrel by an annular shaped shear ring or a bonded sleeve. The setting rod is releasable for longitudinal displacement relative to the mandrel in response to a predetermined shear force applied to the shear ring or bonded sleeve. A method of setting a well plug in a subterranean well can include displacing a generally tubular mandrel with a setting rod relative to an outer housing of the well plug, outwardly extending a seal element of the well plug in response to the displacing, and shearing a releasable attachment securing the setting rod relative to the mandrel, the releasable attachment comprising an annular shaped shear ring, or a bond between a sleeve and a surface. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186224 | Wireline Deployed Multi-Stage Stimulation and Fracturing System - A multi-stage stimulating system is provided. The system is wireline deployed comprises one or more hydraulic sealing devices, hydraulic anchors and a mechanical cutter or a shifting tool, further comprising an accumulator-pump unit in the system to provide a fluid source for hydraulically actuating the sealing devices, anchors and cutter. A method is further provided of stimulating multiple intervals of a subterranean formation by running a bottom hole assembly down a wellbore casing on a wireline. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186225 | Undersea Mining Base, Mining Base Monitoring Device, and Chimney Avoidance Method For Seabed Deposit - Provided is an undersea mining base capable of corresponding with slopes and undulations of seabed ore deposits. The undersea mining base includes a seabed mineral mining device configured to form a pit in a seabed ore deposit and a platform equipped with the seabed mineral mining device and capable of self-traveling in at least one of an X direction and a Y direction. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186226 | Subterranean Formation Fracking and Well Workover - While a fracturing stack on a well is at fracturing pressure, receiving a perforating string in a section of the center bore of the fracturing stack. The section is a section above a fracturing head of the fracturing stack. While the fracturing stack is at fracturing pressure, sealing the section of the center bore to maintain a fracturing pressure in and below the fracturing head. Equalizing pressure in the section to atmospheric pressure. Receiving, at atmospheric pressure, a well drop in the section. Equalizing pressure in the section to pressure in the fracturing stack below the section. Releasing the well drop into the center bore of the fracturing head and to the well. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186227 | OILFIELD APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention in one of its aspects provides a connection apparatus for a subsea hydraulic circuit and method of use in a sampling application. The apparatus comprises a longitudinal body configured to be removably docked with a subsea hydraulic circuit receptacle. The body comprises a plurality of radial ports axially displaced along the body, and an axial bore accommodating a spool having at least one fluid barrie. The spool and fluid barrier are actuable to be axially moved in the bore to control axial flow paths along the bore between the plurality of radial ports. The apparatus may be configured as a sampling hot stab in an application to sampling a production fluid from a subsea hydrocarbon production system. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186228 | CASING WIPER PLUG SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - The present casing wiper plug system and method includes a novel top wiper plug and a dissolvable blocking element. The top wiper plug includes a rupture disk and an open tail section configured and dimensioned to receive the dissolvable blocking element. The blocking element can be dissolved by a solvent and can dissolve quickly given the size or materials of the blocking element. When used in conjunction with a bottom wiper plug and a displacement fluid, the central bores of the top and bottom wiper plugs and shoe track provide an open passage to the formation allowing future injection or fracking fluid to access the formation. The blocking element is released into a seat of the open tail section to temporarily block the passage so a casing test can be performed on the casing. After the test is complete, the blocking element is dissolved to reopen the passage. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186229 | CASED BORE STRADDLE PACKER - A cased bore straddle packer has an upper unload sub sleeve with fluid ports that are selectively aligned with corresponding ports in an upper unload sub mandrel component and a lower unload sub sleeve with fluid ports that are selectively aligned with corresponding ports in a lower unload sub mandrel component to permit fluid to be selectively dumped from the straddle packer. Control of the alignment of the respective ports is effected by manipulating an auto-J ratchet machined into a multicomponent mandrel of the straddle packer. The auto-J ratchet is controlled from the surface using completion string pull and push manipulations. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186230 | DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS RELATING TO OPEN HOLE GRAVEL PACKS AND TOOLS FOR USE THEREIN - The present invention provides a method of sealing a region of a sand screen of an Open Hole Gravel Pack without the need to perforate the sand screen and a tool for use in such. The tool being a eutectic/bismuth based alloy well plugging/sealing tool ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190186231 | Methods of Mitigating Lost Circulation While Drilling a Wellbore - Methods of mitigating lost circulation while drilling a wellbore. The methods include circulating a drilling mud to a downhole end of the wellbore via a drill string and, during the circulating, drilling the wellbore with a drill bit of the drill string. The methods also include detecting lost circulation within the wellbore while drilling the wellbore and include providing a monomer solution to the wellbore. The methods further include providing a catalyst to the wellbore responsive to detecting the lost circulation event and combining the monomer solution and the catalyst to polymerize a monomer from the monomer solution, within the wellbore, and forming a viscous plug within the wellbore. Subsequent to the combining, the methods include flowing at least a portion of the viscous plug within the wellbore and into a zone of lost circulation that extends within a subsurface region. The methods further include at least partially occluding fluid flow from the wellbore and into the zone of lost circulation with the viscous plug. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186232 | Packing Element Booster with Ratchet Mechanism - A packer for sealing in a tubular includes a mandrel on which a packing element is disposed between booster pistons. Each piston defines a sealed chamber with housed areas of the mandrel. A setting force compresses packing element between the booster piston, which shear free. Ratchet mechanisms including ratchet sleeves and body lock rings disposed between the pistons and the housed areas initially allow the pistons to move in a direction away from the packing element, which expands the respective sealed chamber. Thereafter, in response to a pressure differential across the respective sealed chamber, the ratchet mechanisms each permit urging of the respective piston toward the packing element while preventing retraction of respective piston in the opposite direction. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186233 | P&A SETTING WITH EXOTHERMIC MATERIAL - A method of plugging a hydrocarbon well includes deploying a downhole tool to remove at least a portion of a casing at a section of well to be plugged. Deploying a blocking device downhole to block a bottom of the section of well to be plugged. Deploying a plugging material downhole onto the blocking device to fill an area to be plugged. Deploying an exothermic fluid downhole, wherein activation of the exothermic material liquefies the plugging material. Allowing the plugging material and the exothermic fluid to solidify form a cast-in-place plug that fills the section of well to be plugged. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186234 | Method Of Pressurizing Fluid Control Valve - A method for pre-pressurizing fluid control valves is provided. The fluid control valves may be part of a hydraulic fracturing tree, or may be part of a so-called zipper frac manifold. In either instance, the method uses a lubrication unit for pre-pressurizing the cavity of a valve by injecting lubricant under high pressure. The fracturing tree or zipper frac manifold is useful for conducting hydraulic fracturing operations as part of the completion of a well. Each control valve has an upper lube fitting extending to an upper lube channel which communicates with an upper pocket. Similarly, each control valve includes a lower lube fitting extending to a lower lube channel which communicates with a lower pocket. A pressurized lubricating fluid is forced into the lube fittings to pre-pressurize the control valves prior to the fracturing fluid passing through the control valves. The method of pre-pressurizing the control valve restricts scarring by the fracturing fluid of the internal components of the control valve by equalizing pressure. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186235 | INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE FOR WELLBORE OPERATIONS - An adjustable and fixed inflow control device is provided. According to one embodiment, the adjustable inflow control device comprises a set of flow path walls defining a flow path that extends from an inlet to an outlet. The inlet may be open to the outer surface of a tubular and the outlet may be fluidly connected to an inner diameter of the tubular. The flow path may be adapted to control flow of fluid between the outlet and the inlet. The inflow control device further comprises a movable regulator that is movable to alter the flow path. The movable regulator may be movable between a number of positions. The inflow control device may be modular. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186236 | A FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POWER GENERATION - A valve assembly for use in controlling flow of a fluid in a wellbore includes a housing including an internal passageway, a conductor located adjacent to the internal passageway, a rotor assembly located outside of the internal passageway, and a flow path to receive a flow of the fluid therethrough to rotate the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly includes a magnet having a magnetic field and rotatable with the rotor assembly, where rotation of the rotor assembly and the magnet relative to the conductor produces electrical energy in the conductor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186237 | METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATING STEAM TO MULTIPLE WELLS IN STEAM ASSISTED GRAVITY DRAINAGE (SAGD) RESOURCE PRODUCTION - A system includes a steam distributor configured to distribute steam received from a steam generator to multiple injection wells in a well pad for steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) resource production. The system also includes one or more processors configured to control the steam distributor to distribute the steam to the injection wells according to a resultant scheme including values representing multiple parameters for the SAGD resource production. The parameters include the allocated quantities of steam, pressures within multiple production wells associated with the injection wells, and time periods that the steam is directed into the injection wells. The one or more processors are configured to determine the resultant scheme by performing multiple iterations of a surrogate evaluation process until a stop criterion is met, and identifying the resultant scheme as the sample scheme of a final iteration prior to the stop criterion being met. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186238 | PARALLEL PRODUCTION SIMULATION OF A MATURE HYDROCARBON FIELD - Embodiments for parallel production simulation of an oil field are disclosed. A plurality of production parameter data sets corresponding respectively to a plurality of scenarios are received and aligned in a memory of a vectorized computation hardware. In SIMT-based architecture, each well of each scenario is associated with a thread of a plurality of threads. In a SIMD-based architecture, each well of each scenario is associated with a respective lane of a multi-lane data pipeline. | 2019-06-20 |
20190186239 | UMBILICAL END TERMINATION - An umbilical end termination for a subsea umbilical comprising a plurality of functional elements and including at least one fluid line, wherein the umbilical end termination includes a pressure boosting system in line with the at least one fluid line. | 2019-06-20 |