39th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140283974 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRUCTURAL PART MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND INCLUDING A RADIALLY ORIENTED DOUBLE YOKE - A method of fabricating an aircraft landing gear rocker beam comprising a body having a clevis ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140283975 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire using, as an inner liner layer, a thermoplastic elastomer comprising a thermoplastic resin matrix, in which a rubber component is dispersed a surface of the inner liner layer is covered with a protective layer, whereby a weathering resistance, damage resistance and fatigue resistance of the film liner of the inner liner layer at the time of tire storage are improved. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283976 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DEVICE - A method uses a first mask which is comprised of an X-shaped arm, a pattern portion which is a crossed part of the X-shape and is formed in a polygon shape or a circle shape, and a frame member which is connected to the pattern portion, and a second mask which is comprised of a cross-shaped arm, a pattern portion which is a crossed part of the cross shape and is formed in a polygon shape or a circle shape, and a frame member which is connected to the pattern portion; and includes a first transparent member wafer metal film-forming step of superimposing the first mask on one transparent member wafer between two transparent member wafers and forming a metal film between the pattern portions and the frame members, a second transparent member wafer metal film-forming step of superimposing the second mask on the other transparent member wafer. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283977 | IMPREGNATION CLAMPING MANDREL FOR MAKING GAS TURBINE CASINGS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An impregnation mandrel for production of gas turbine casings made from composite material, the mandrel including: an annular wall with a profile of an outer surface that corresponds to that of an internal surface of the casing to be produced; two side plates, with profiles that correspond to those of external casing flanges to be produced; and a removable device for clamping a layer having a fibrous texture, which is wound around the mandrel. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283978 | METHOD OF FABRICATING ELECTRONIC CARDS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PRINTED PATTERN - The invention relates to a method for fabricating electronic cards, that comprises the following steps:
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20140283979 | METHODS FOR FORMING FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283980 | METHODS FOR CREATING TEMPERED GLASS ART FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES - Methods of the present disclosure can facilitate creating a piece of furniture entirely made of glass. In some embodiments, the system includes a digital glass printer, a glass tempering machine, and an assembler. The digital glass printer may be configured to print a pattern on a first component of a plurality of components of the piece of furniture. The glass tempering machine may be configured to temper the first component. The assembler may be configured to assemble the components. At least one of the components may serve as a structural element of the piece of furniture. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283981 | METHODS FOR COMPOSITE TAPE LAMINATION OVER VARIOUS ANGLES BETWEEN FIBERS AND LINES TANGENT TO CONVEX RADII - A tape laminating machine having a compaction roller lays up composite tape over a substrate having a convex radius. The compaction roller folds the tape as it moves over the convex radius, while simultaneously pivoting about a trailing edge of the tape to prevent the compaction roller from lifting off the tape laid just before the convex radius. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283982 | UNIVERSAL NANOPATTERNABLE INTERFACIAL BONDING - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for bonding a first substrate and a second substrate. During operation, the system starts by treating a first surface of the first substrate and a second surface of the second substrate with a hydrophilic treatment. The system then transfers a first oligomer layer onto the treated first surface and a second oligomer layer onto the treated second surface. Next, the system treats the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer for hydrophilic activation. The system subsequently brings the first oligomer layer into contact with the second oligomer layer, thereby allowing the two oligomer layers to adhere and form a single bonding layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. In particular, each of the first oligomer layer and the second oligomer layer is a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283983 | (METH)ACRYLATE-FUNCTIONAL POLYACRYLATE RESINS WITH NARROW BUT BIMODAL MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTIONS - The present invention is directed to compositions useful for maintaining sealing force over time while under compression in compressive gaskets. Additionally, methods of preparing and using the sealing compositions and improving sealing performance using such compositions are provided. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283984 | CUTTING AND SPLICING APPARATUS FOR CONVEYOR BELTS AND METHOD - A belt cutting and splicing apparatus is provided for joining together the ends of one or more monolithic conveyor belts. In one form, a belt support is configured to support the belt ends in spaced relation to each other and a non-contact heating device is provided for being disposed between the belt ends to generate thermal radiation for joining the belt ends together. In another form, a drive mechanism is operable to cause relative movement of a pair of platens, for supporting belt ends, toward and away from each other and a heating device between heating and stowed positions. An actuator of the drive mechanism is movable by an operator between at least three operation positions corresponding to three different operation positions of the platens. An on-board belt cutting mechanism is provided for precision cutting of the belt ends using the same apparatus for both belt cutting and splicing operations. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283985 | Sport Ball Casing And Methods Of Manufacturing The Casing - A sport ball may include a casing and a bladder. The casing includes a plurality of panels having edge areas joined to each other with bonds, and the edge areas project toward an exterior of the ball. The bladder is located within the casing. In another aspect, the casing includes a first panel and a second panel that each have an exterior surface facing outward and an opposite interior surface facing inward. The interior surface of the first panel is bonded to the interior surface of the second panel to form a seam that joins the first panel and the second panel together. A method of manufacturing the casing may include forming thermal bonds between the panels. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283986 | RESIN MEMBER WELDING METHOD - A method for welding laser-impermeable resin members. The resin members are overlapped with each other at least partially, with a light absorber capable of absorbing laser light being interposed therebetween, so as to form an overlapping portion. The light absorber in the overlapping portion is irradiated directly with laser light, and is heated and melted thereby. Heat from the melted light absorber is transferred to the resin members in the overlapping portion, and therefore the resin members are melted in the overlapping portion. The melted overlapping portion is cooled and solidified, whereby the overlapping portion is integrally bonded. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283987 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO APPLY A FILL MATERIAL TO A SUBSTRATE - A method for rapidly adhering thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material to a void in a metallic surface, the method comprising placing a solid volume of a TPU over metallic surface; directing a laser toward the TPU; applying pressure on the TPU; and irradiating the TPU material until the material melts and adheres to the metallic surface. Some embodiments make use of a hand-held near-infrared radiation laser tool to irradiate the TPU material, the laser tool comprising a laser optics and fiber; a housing for holding said laser optics and fiber and maintaining a desired distance and orientation of the laser relative to the fastener to be filled; electronics for controlling said laser; a collimator; a beam expander; a laser shield; and a conformal dome or a flat pressure head for holding a solid portion of a filler material in place while the beam is used to melt the material and for applying pressure to the melted filler material. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283988 | Method and Apparatus for Superposed Application of Shipping Labels over Packing Slips - A process for automating placement of a shipping label onto a carton on a conveyor system includes moving a carton on the conveyor system to the induction scanner, electronically scanning the carton to obtain identification information from a bar code associated with the carton, accessing electronic shipping information corresponding to the identification information, and transmitting the shipping information to a controller coupled to the conveyor system. The process also includes printing indicia, corresponding the identification information, onto the shipping label and a packing slip at the print-and-apply station, mechanically coupling the packing slip to a non-aggressive adhesive on the shipping label, and mechanically applying the shipping label and attached packing slip to the carton, such that the shipping label covers the packing slip and the packing slip is exposed when a portion of the shipping label is removed along a line of weakness in the shipping label. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283989 | METHOD OF ATTACHING ARMORING SHEETS FOR WIRE HARNESS - A method of attaching armoring sheets for a wire harness includes following steps. In a first armoring sheet setting step, one of a pair of the armoring sheets is set in a positioning recess formed in a setting jig to fit side end surfaces of the one of the armoring sheets to insides of opposing inner side surfaces of the positioning recess. In a wire setting step, wires are set in the positioning recess. In a second armoring sheet setting step, the other of the armoring sheets is set in the positioning recess so as to cover the wires. In a vacuum bonding step, vacuuming is performed to bond the armoring sheets to each other so that side end portions of the armoring sheets are in close contact with each other. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283990 | PLACENTAL TISSUE GRAFTS AND IMPROVED METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - A method for preparing placenta membrane tissue grafts for medical use, includes obtaining a placenta from a subject, cleaning the placenta, separating the chorion tissue from the amniotic membrane, mounting a selected layer of either the chorion tissue or the amniotic membrane onto a drying fixture, dehydrating the selected layer on the drying fixture, and cutting the selected layer into a plurality of tissue grafts. Preferably, the drying fixture includes grooves or raised edges that define the outer contours of each desired tissue graft, after they are cut, and further includes raised or indented logos that emboss the middle area of the tissue grafts during dehydration and that enables an end user to distinguish the top from the bottom side of the graft. The grafts are comprised of single layers of amnion or chorion, multiple layers of amnion or chorion, or multiple layers of a combination of amnion and chorion. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283991 | Wafer Edge Protector - A wafer edge protector is used in an inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching instrument for the manufacturing of GaN semiconductor devices and circuits. The wafer edge protector comprises a ring clamp, which has a first inner diameter and a second inner diameter, and the ring clamp covers the edges of a wafer and a wafer carrier to clamp the wafer and the wafer carrier and to prevent damage on the edges of the wafer and the wafer carrier during the etching process. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283992 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus includes a first processing chamber and a second processing chamber, a first substrate holding unit that holds a substrate in the first processing chamber, a chemical solution supply unit that supplies a chemical solution containing an etching component and a thickening agent to the substrate held by the first substrate holding unit, a substrate transfer unit that transfers the substrate from the first processing chamber to the second processing chamber in a state in which the chemical solution is held on the substrate, and a second substrate holding unit that holds a plurality of substrates on each of which the chemical solution is held in the second processing chamber. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283993 | ETCHING APPARATUS - A shower-type etching apparatus that includes a support member supporting a substrate in an inclined manner, a first spray member arranged at a lower end of the inclined substrate spraying a smaller amount of etching solution onto the substrate than a second spray member arranged at an upper end of the inclined substrate by increasing a pitch distance between adjacent nozzles in the first spray member as compared to the second spray member. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283994 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING SURFACES OF WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLES - An apparatus for liquid treatment of substrates, comprises a substrate holder and a liquid collector surrounding the substrate holder. The liquid collector comprises a trough for collecting liquid that has been used to treat a substrate. The trough is in fluid communication with a discharge conduit, and the liquid collector further comprising a recessed surface extending from a discharge opening in the trough to an inlet opening of the discharge conduit that is positioned lower than the trough. The discharge opening in the trough has a cross-sectional area that is at least twice as large in cross sectional area than the inlet opening of the discharge conduit. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283995 | GAS NOZZLE, PLASMA APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GAS NOZZLE - [Object] To provide a gas nozzle which meets a requirement to suppress the fall of particles. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283996 | ULTRASONIC BONDING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic bonding apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer, a distal-end tool, an ultrasonic horn and an ultrasonic oscillator. The ultrasonic oscillator includes an oscillation circuit and a control device. The ultrasonic oscillator applies the voltage oscillated by the oscillation circuit to the ultrasonic transducer. The control device is configured to detect a voltage reflection ratio from the voltage and current supplied from the oscillation circuit and to control the frequency of the voltage generated by the oscillation circuit, thereby to minimize the voltage reflection ratio. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283997 | TAPING TOOL HAVING IMPROVED TAPE ADVANCE - The present disclosure describes a taping tool for taping gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes a simplified tape advance/actuation assembly. The taping tool has an elongate body portion with first and second ends, and a connected head portion that directs dispensed tape toward a joint between wallboard members. The tape advance/actuation assembly has a control member forming part of the tool's elongate body portion and a tape engagement member housed by the tool's head portion. The tape engagement member moves in substantial unison with and in response to movement of the control member. The tape engagement member engages or disengages the tape depending at least in part on the position and/or direction of movement of the control member. The extent of the engagement between the tape engagement member and the tape may be adjusted though manipulation of a single fastener. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283998 | Sonotrode and Anvil Linear Energy Directors for Narrow/Complex Ultrasonic Welds of Improved Durability - A specially designed sonotrode and anvil are adapted to be used in combination for ultrasonic welding of work pieces, to produce a narrower weld region, but one exhibiting greater durability, thereby permitting use of less packaging material. The contact surfaces comprise a surface of the anvil having a plurality of energy directors, where the plurality of energy directors are arranged into a three-dimensional grid pattern to be capable of distributed vibration-transmissive contact. The energy directors may comprise a series of plateau surfaces being regularly spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, to form the grid pattern. The rectangular-shaped plateaus may be spaced apart by valleys. Engagement of the energy directors of the anvil with the corresponding surface of the sonotrode may cause minor elastic deformation of work pieces positioned therebetween prior to ultrasonic welding. | 2014-09-25 |
20140283999 | FILM RELEASING DEVICE AND FILM RELEASING METHOD - A film releasing device includes at least one transport member configured to transport a stack of a substrate and a film and to discharge the stack, a negative-pressure-generating unit provided on a discharge side of the transport member and configured to attract the film with a negative pressure generated on a surface of the film, and a communicating portion communicating with atmosphere and provided in a region of the film that is on a side facing the substrate, the region overlapping a part of a negative-pressure-generated area of the film. The film is released from the substrate in such a manner as to be guided in a direction that is different from a direction of discharge while the film is attracted to the negative-pressure-generating unit. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284000 | SEPARATION APPARATUS, SEPARATION SYSTEM, SEPARATION METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A separation apparatus for separating a superposed substrate into a processing target substrate and a supporting substrate, includes: one holding part holding the processing target substrate via a tape; another holding part holding the supporting substrate; and a moving mechanism moving the another holding part in a vertical direction while holding an outer peripheral portion thereof to continuously separate the supporting substrate held by the another holding part from the processing target substrate held by the one holding part starting from an outer peripheral portion toward a central portion of the supporting substrate, wherein the moving mechanism includes: a first moving part holding the another holding part and moving only the outer peripheral portion of the another holding part in the vertical direction; and a second moving part moving the first moving part and the another holding part in the vertical direction. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284001 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPRAY DRYING IN MICROFLUIDIC AND OTHER SYSTEMS - The present invention generally relates to microfluidics, and to spray drying and other drying techniques. By at least partially drying fluids within a microfluidic channel, instead of or in addition to conventional spray drying techniques, better control of the drying process can be achieved in certain aspects of the invention. In addition, various embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems and methods for drying fluids contained within a channel such as a microfluidic channel. For example, a fluid may be partially or completely dried within a microfluidic channel, prior to being sprayed into a collection region. In some embodiments, gases such as air may be directed into a channel containing a fluid, which may facilitate drying of the fluid. In some cases, the fluid may be accelerated due to the introduction of gases into the channel, and in certain embodiments, droplets of fluid may be disrupted to form smaller droplets as a result. In certain cases, the fluids may also be dried to form supersaturated droplets. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284002 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATING SOLUTIONS USING EVAPORATION - A system, apparatus and method for concentrating a solution. The system includes a humidification device and a solution flow path for flow of a solution to be concentrated to the humidification device. The humidification device includes humidification media to facilitate evaporation of liquid from the solution to be concentrated to gas as the solution to be concentrated passes through the humidification media thereby concentrating the solution. The method includes flowing a solution to be concentrated along a flow path to a humidification device including humidification media, flowing a gas through the humidification media, and flowing the solution to be concentrated through the humidification media. There is evaporation of liquid from the solution to the gas as the solution passes through the humidification media thereby concentrating the solution and producing a humidified gas. The solution to be concentrated may be salt water and the gas may be air. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284003 | ROMAN SHADE CURTAIN AND ROMAN SHADE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a roman shade curtain and a roman shade. The roman shade curtain includes a curtain and cord lines. In addition, the roman shade includes a rotating bar; a frame; a traction line; a curtain; and cord lines. Therefore, the roman shade curtain and the roman shade are integrally woven without forming a separate ring, are woven by a simple process, and have excellent durability. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284004 | DOUBLE PLEAT CELLULAR SHADE WITH VANES - A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a head rail, an end rail, and a cellular panel operably connected between the head rail and the end rail. The cellular panel may include at least one cellular unit. Each cellular unit may include a primary cell having a first side and a second side. In one configuration, the first side has a single crease, and the second crease has three creases. A vane may be operably connected to the primary cell and extend around at least a portion of a side of the primary cell. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284005 | PLEATED CURTAIN GLIDER UNIT - A glider unit for pleated curtain comprises a sliding carriage and a fastener. The sliding carriage has a female snap-fit portion provided at its bottom for engaging with the fastener. The fastener has a combining section for fixing with a curtain fabric. The outer edge of the female snap-fit portion is formed as an arc segment, whereby the curtain fabric can be compliant with the arc segment so as to form regularly pleated pattern and smooth fabric surface during the closing of the curtain. Two pulleys pivotally coupled by a shaft are respectively mounted at both sides of each sliding carriage for moving on a curtain track. A plurality of balls are disposed between each pulley and the shaft so as to facilitate the rolling of each pulley without much application of force, so that opening and closing of the curtain can be accomplished in less laborious effort required. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284006 | SAFETY ROPE ASSEMBLY FOR WINDOW CURTAIN - A safety rope assembly for curtains includes multiple control units wrapped to multiple transmission units in the head box. Multiple slats extend through the ring-shaped support ropes. When the control units are operated, the transmission ropes are restricted by the separation ropes and cannot be pulled easily out to ensure that the transmission ropes do not cause dangerous situation to kids. The transmission ropes are operated steadily and effectively. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284007 | TREATMENT, SUCH AS CUTTING, SOAKING AND/OR WASHING, OF ORGANIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method or methods of operating an apparatus for treating material by cutting, soaking and/or washing of the material, wherein the apparatus comprises a receptacle, a discharge element with a vortex generator and a pump arranged to pump fluid and material from the receptacle towards the vortex generator, wherein the vortex generator and the pump in combination are adapted to generate a vortex in the form of a conic helix in the fluid extending into the receptacle. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284008 | MODIFIED CELLULOSE FROM CHEMICAL KRAFT FIBER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284009 | SOFT BATH TISSUES HAVING LOW WET ABRASION AND GOOD DURABILITY - A multi-ply bath tissue that is both soft and durable. The multi-ply bath tissue can include first and second plies, each of which includes two layers. A temporary wet strength resin is provided in the layers of the first and second plies that form the surfaces of the bath tissue. The bath tissue has an excellent combination of low wet abrasion and CD wet tensile, and softness that is demonstrably better than comparative products. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284010 | TISSUE PRODUCT COMPRISING BAMBOO - The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise wood and bamboo fibers. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable through-air dried tissue webs comprising at least about 10 percent bamboo fiber by weight of the web. In the through-air dried tissue webs of the present disclosure, bamboo typically replaces high average fiber length wood fibers, which increases the bulk of the through-air dried web without negatively effecting softness or durability. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284011 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE ADVANTAGES OF STRENGTH AIDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing paper, paperboard or cardboard comprising the steps of
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20140284012 | PAPER MAKING MACHINE, AN EXTENDED NIP ROLL AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING TISSUE PAPER - The invention relates to an arrangement arranged to introduce a three-dimensional structure in a paper during production of said paper in a paper making machine ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284013 | ABSORBENT TISSUE - The present disclosure offers an improvement in papermaking methods and products, by providing a tissue sheet and a method to obtain a tissue sheet, with improved absorbency at a given basis weight. Thus, by way of example, the present disclosure provides a single ply tissue sheet having a basis weight greater than about 50 gsm and a specific vertical absorbent capacity greater than about 6.0 g/g. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284014 | AEROSPACE SAND CASTING SUPPORT - A component casting apparatus includes a mold to receive a molten solid for casting a component. The mold includes a first sacrificial layer to define a housing of the component and a second sacrificial layer to form at least one core passage of the component in response to contact from the molten solid. The component casting apparatus further includes a trusset disposed against an outer surface of the second sacrificial layer and formed from metal to support the second sacrificial layer. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284015 | METHOD FOR MOLDING SAND MOLD AND SAND MOLD - By mixing, stirring and kneading, with water glass ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284016 | Systems and Methods for Undercut Features on Injected Patterns - A method for creating undercut features in a wax pattern in an investment casting process is disclosed. The method comprises designing a tooling that includes a mold for an object with an aperture and a core corresponding in size and shape of the aperture. Then, the mold is used to injection mold a pattern for the object, wherein the pattern includes an opening corresponding to the aperture. Next, a plug from the core of the tooling is injection molded using the mold. The plug is press-fitted into the opening of the pattern and the opening of the pattern is sealed with the plug. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284017 | FORMING MACHINE WITHOUT PATTERN CASTING - The disclosure provides a forming machine without pattern casting, including: a multi-axis motion system; a cutting system, connected with the multi-axis motion system; a driving system, driving the multi-axis motion system to move; and a machining base, wherein the machining base includes a fixing seat and a turnover mechanism, wherein the turnover mechanism is revolvably connected with the fixing seat. Since the forming machine without pattern casting of the disclosure adopts a tilting type and needs no working platform, most of the waste sand grains generated from cutting fall freely into the shakeout groove arranged below the fixing seat, and will not fly into the multi-axis motion system, and will not cause stop failure; thus the precision and service life of the forming machine without pattern casting are improved. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284018 | Chamfered narrow side copper plate for mould with funnel-shaped curved surface - A chamfered narrow side copper plate for a mould with a funnel-shaped curved surface has a working face contacting molten steel that includes a middle area and two chamfered areas, which are arranged at two sides. The working face has a funnel-shaped curved surface, which is larger at a top and smaller at a bottom. The chamfered narrow side copper plate for mould with funnel-shaped curved surface can ensure the uniformity of the cooling effect of the chamfered surface and enhance the service life of the narrow side copper plate. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284019 | INJECTION MOLDING OF AMORPHOUS ALLOY USING AN INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an injection molding system including a plunger rod and a melt zone that are provided in-line and on a horizontal axis. The plunger rod is moved in a horizontal direction through the melt zone to move molten material into a mold. The melt zone can have a vessel that is configured to receive the plunger therethrough. A transfer sleeve provided between the vessel and the mold and/or an inlet into a mold can also be horizontally in line with the plunger. The injection molding system can perform the melting and molding processes under a vacuum. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284020 | ENERGY STORAGE AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH HEAT PIPES AND FOILS, FOAMS OR OTHER POROUS MEDIA - In one aspect an apparatus to store energy comprises a housing defining an enclosed chamber, foils or foam formed from a thermally conductive material disposed in the chamber, a phase change material disposed within the chamber, and at least one heat pipe extending through the housing in thermal communication with the foam, or foil, and the phase change material. Other aspects may be described. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284021 | STORAGE AND RECOVERY OF THERMAL ENERGY USING HEAT STORAGE MATERIAL BEING FILLED IN A PLURALITY OF ENCLOSURES - A thermal energy storage and recovery device is provided including a container having a first fluid terminal for inserting heat transfer medium into the interior of the container and a second fluid terminal for extracting heat transfer medium from the interior of the container, a heat storage material for receiving thermal energy from the heat transfer medium when in a first operational mode and releasing thermal energy to the heat transfer medium when in a second operational mode, and a plurality of enclosures each filled at least partially with a part of the heat storage material. The enclosures are spatially arranged within the container so a flow of the heat transfer medium is guidable between the first and second fluid terminals and a direct thermal contact between the heat transfer medium and the enclosures is achievable as the heat transfer medium flows between the first and second fluid terminals. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284022 | PORTABLE HEATING UNIT - A portable heating system includes a rechargeable power source and a heating element electrically connected to the rechargeable power source. The system may include a power management element configured to selectively electrically connect the heating element to one of the rechargeable power source and an external power supply to power the heating element to generate heat. The system may be remotely controlled by a transmitting unit in communication with a receiving unit via a wireless communication path. The receiving unit is configured to receive command signals from a transmitting unit and communicate with a controller configured to control activation of the heating element. The power management element may be configured to monitor incoming voltage of an external power supply used to charge the rechargeable power source and to terminate use of the external power supply when the incoming voltage reaches a cut-off level. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284023 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR AIR CONDITIONER - The present disclosure simplifies the H-bridge circuit of the direct current motor for driving the damper (door) that switches the air passages in the indoor unit of an air conditioning device. The control device for an air conditioner that takes in inside or outside air and conditions the air inside an air conditioning unit using an evaporator and a heater core is provided with: a first actuator and a second actuator that drive the multiple dampers installed inside the air conditioning unit for switching the air passages; and three half-bridge circuits that control the first actuator and the second actuator sharing one of the half-bridge circuits. Of the multiple dampers, the first actuator is connected to the inside/outside air switching damper. Of the multiple dampers, the second actuator is connected to at least one air mix damper. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284024 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REFRIGERATOR - A method for controlling a refrigerator includes driving a compressor, operating a switching valve to allow a refrigerant to flow into at least one main expansion valve, opening a cool air passage connecting a refrigerating compartment to a main evaporator to cool the refrigerating compartment, operating the switching valve to switching a flow direction of the refrigerant into at least one deep-freezing expansion valve when a temperature of the refrigerating compartment is cooled to a temperature lower than a set temperature, thereby cooling the deep-freezing storage chamber, and operating the heater. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284025 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator with a main body including a refrigerating compartment at a temperature higher than a freezing temperature and a freezing compartment at a temperature lower than the freezing temperature, a deep-freezing storage chamber within the main body at a temperature lower than that of the freezing compartment. The refrigerator further includes a compressor, a condenser connected to an outlet-side of the compressor, a first expansion valve connected to an outlet-side of the condenser, a first evaporator connected to an outlet-side of the first expansion valve, and a heater disposed outside the first expansion valve. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284026 | ADSORPTION HEAT PUMP - An adsorption heat pump includes: a first evaporator that evaporates a first fluid; a condenser that condenses the first fluid; a heater; and a rotary adsorption device. The rotary adsorption device includes: partitioning portions that radially partition a space encircling the rotation axis into plural regions, that each include a flow path for internally retaining and discharging a second fluid, and that each include an adsorbent on an outer surface thereof or on a wall surface of the flow path; and a pair of closure portions that close off both ends, in the direction of the rotation axis, of the plural regions. Each of the partitioning portions is moved alternately between the first evaporator side and the condenser side by rotation around the rotation axis. In the partitioning portions, retention and discharge of the first fluid, and discharge and retention of the second fluid, are repeated. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284027 | HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system is disclosed for use with a heat exchanger. The cleaning system may have a nozzle configured to discharge a flow of fluid, and an actuator operatively attachable to a side of the heat exchanger and configured to move the nozzle across a face of the heat exchanger. The cleaning system may also have a control panel mounted remotely from the actuator and connected to the actuator and to the nozzle. The control panel may be configured to receive operator input indicative of desired movement of the nozzle, and to selectively energize the actuator based on the operator input. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284028 | COOLER - A cooler is disposed in contact with an electronic component to cool the electronic component. The cooler includes a flow passage for a cooling medium, a heat transfer portion, and a non-conductive portion. The flow passage is provided in the cooler. The heat transfer portion is in contact with the electronic component and contacts the cooling medium that flows through the flow passage. The non-conductive portion is provided in the heat transfer portion. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284029 | COOLER - A cooler includes a base plate, fins, a coolant discharge passageway, and a coolant supply passageway. The coolant supply passageway includes a supply passageway partition that divides the coolant supply passageway into a plurality of divided supply passageways. The supply passageway partition extends in a coolant flowing direction within the coolant supply passageway. A first coolant supply port supplies the coolant to a first divided supply passageway that is at least one of the divided supply passageways, from one side along the base plate. A second coolant supply port supplies the coolant to a second divided supply passageway that is at least one of the divided supply passageways, from another side along the base plate. Coolant nozzles jet the coolant toward the fins. The coolant nozzles include a coolant nozzle communicating with the first divided supply passageway and a coolant nozzle communicating with the second divided supply passageway. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284030 | INTERLEAVED HEAT SINK AND FAN ASSEMBLY - According to embodiments of the invention, a structure for cooling electronic components may be provided. The structure may include a heat sink having a plurality of parallel heat conducting elements. The structure may also include a plurality of fans, wherein the fans are interleaved with the heat conducting elements. The structure may also include a drive shaft passing through the heat conducting elements and the fans, wherein the drive shaft rotates the fans in relation to the heat sink. According to other embodiments, the structure may include a baffle located on a side of the heat sink in an upstream location within an airflow stream. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284031 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Provided is heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of first tubes disposed to form a first row, a plurality of second tubes disposed on a side of the plurality of first tubes to form a second row, and a fin in which the plurality of first tubes and the plurality of second tubes are inserted. The fin comprises a heat separation part for preventing heat conduction from occurring between the first tubes and the second tubes. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284032 | CORE-IN-SHELL EXCHANGER REFRIGERANT INLET FLOW DISTRIBUTOR - Apparatuses and systems for introducing two-phase refrigerant into a shell of a core-in-shell exchanger are disclosed. One system includes: an exchanger shell; a heat-exchanging core disposed inside the exchanger shell; and an inlet flow distributor for directing incoming fluid comprising: a baffle plate with an array of orifice holes, wherein the orifice holes are off-set from the heat-exchanging core. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284033 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes a stack of heat exchanger plate pairs that each define an internal volume and include an inlet and an outlet such that a first medium flows from the inlet to the outlet along a flow axis. The inlets together form an inlet header through the heat exchanger plate pairs and the outlets together form an outlet header through the heat exchanger plate pairs. The heat exchanger also includes an array of fins disposed between and in thermal contact with adjacent heat exchanger plate pairs. The array of fins defines flow channels between the adjacent heat exchanger plate pairs such that a second medium flows through the flow channels along the flow axis. One end of the array of fins includes a cut-out area which causes a first portion of the array of fins to be positioned laterally from either the inlet header or the outlet header. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284034 | Plate-Type Heat Pump Air Conditioner Heat Exchanger for a Unitary Heat Pump Air Conditioner - A plate-type heat exchanger having a first heat exchanger portion configured to receive a refrigerant flow and a hot side coolant flow having a lower temperature than the refrigerant flow, a second heat exchanger portion configured to receive the refrigerant flow exiting from the first heat exchanger portion and a cold side coolant flow having a higher temperature than the refrigerant flow exiting from the first heat exchanger portion, and an internal heat exchanger portion sandwiched between the first heat exchanger portion and the second heat exchanger portion. The refrigerant flow through the plate type heat exchanger is in non-contact thermal communication with the hot side coolant flow and the cold side coolant flow. The cold side coolant flow transfers heat energy to the refrigerant, which in turn transfer that heat energy to the hot side coolant flow. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284035 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Provided is a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of refrigerant tubes through which a refrigerant flows, a header including a tube connection part coupled to the plurality of refrigerant tubes and a refrigerant inflow part, a first pipe provided in the header to define a first flow space for the refrigerant, a second pipe surrounding the outside of the first pipe to define a second flow space for the refrigerant, and a communication hole defined in the first or second pipe to allow the refrigerant to pass therethrough. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284036 | CONDENSER TUBES WITH ADDITIONAL FLANK STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a heat exchanger tube with a tube axis, a tube wall and with ribs extending around on the tube outer side. The ribs have a rib foot, rib flanks and a rib tip, wherein the rib foot projects substantially radially from the tube wall. The rib flanks are provided with additional structural elements which are arranged laterally on the rib flank. First material projections, which extend substantially in the axial and radial direction, adjoin second material projections which extend substantially in the axial and circumferential direction of the tube, wherein the first and second material projections have a common boundary line. According to the invention, the axial extent of the first material projections along this boundary line is less than the axial extent of the second material projections. A further aspect of the invention is that the first material projections adjoin in each case a point on second material projections and that the axial extent of the first material projections at this point is equal to zero. Furthermore, a further aspect of the invention is that the first material projections are arranged at a distance from the second material projections. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284037 | Aluminum Tube-and-Fin Assembly Geometry - A tube-and-fin assembly comprises a generally elliptical, cylindrical, elongated aluminum tube and a plurality of aluminum fins. Each fin extends outward from a side of the tube body to an apex. The aluminum assembly has a ratio of fin height to fin density (Mokire ratio) of between about 0.3200 and about 0.4125. The fin height is about 6.4 mm to about 6.6 mm and the fin density is about 16 to 20 fins per inch (FPI). The fins may be part of a corrugated sheet affixed to either side of the tube. The aluminum assembly achieves heat transfer performance similar to that of copper assemblies while maintaining a similar space claim. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284038 | HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN AND FABRICATION - A method of forming a heat exchanger for use with a rotating component configured to rotate about an axis of rotation is provided including generating a stereolithography file of the surface geometry of the heat exchanger. The surface geometry of the heat exchanger includes a cylindrical base having a plurality of fins extending generally radially therefrom. The surface geometry defined in the stereolithography file is ‘sliced’ into a plurality of axisymmetric layers, perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Energy from an energy source is applied to a powdered material causing the powdered material to fuse and form the plurality of axisymmetric thin layers. Each of the axisymmetric thin layers is integrally formed with an adjacent axisymmetric thin layer to create a unitary heat exchanger. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284039 | THERMAL ENERGY GUIDING SYSTEMS INCLUDING ANISOTROPIC THERMAL GUIDING COATINGS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Thermal energy guiding systems and methods for fabricating thermal energy guiding systems are provided. A thermal energy guiding system includes a thermal energy source and an anisotropic thermal guiding coating in thermal communication with a surface of the thermal energy source. The anisotropic thermal guiding coating includes a plurality of layers including a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first thermal conductivity and the second layer has a second thermal conductivity. The plurality of layers are non-uniformly arranged on the surface of the thermal energy source in order to guide thermal energy from the thermal energy source according to a thermal energy management objective. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284040 | HEAT SPREADING LAYER WITH HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - Embodiments of the invention comprise a homogeneous heat spreading cap element in chip packages to facilitate better heat spreading and dissipation. The heat spreading cap comprises a single high-K graphite layer supported by a copper frame for increased stability and reduced thermal warpage during handling and operation while minimizing thermal penalty by reducing the amount of material having a relatively low heat conductivity that is needed in conventional heat spreading caps. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284041 | COOLANT SUPPLY DEVICE AND SUPPLY METHOD - The purpose of the invention is to provide a coolant supply device and supply method that can appropriately control the spraying of coolant using a single parameter. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A HEAT TRANSFER APPARATUS - A method of controlling a heat transfer apparatus comprising the steps of: providing a heat transfer apparatus; providing a control apparatus comprising a thermal sensor configured to control operation of the heat transfer apparatus; providing a casing comprising a casing wall enclosing a casing chamber, a casing entrance, and a casing seal; and inserting the thermal sensor into the casing chamber through the casing entrance an aperture in the casing seal. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284043 | COOLING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT - A cooling device for electric equipment includes a cooling unit for cooling an inverter element as a heat source. The cooling unit has a surface on which the inverter element is provided and a back surface disposed on a back side of surface, and includes a heat mass for transferring heat generated by the inverter element, an air-cooling fin provided on the back surface and radiating heat transferred through the heat mass, and an air-conditioner coolant pipeline provided on the surface and forming a coolant passage through which the coolant for vehicle cabin air-conditioning flows. With such configuration, a cooling device for electric equipment excellent in the cooling efficiency is achieved. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284044 | AUTONOMOUS CUT-OFF DEVICE - A self-contained cut-off device for the use in oil and gas extraction comprises a body, a stop valve, a potential energy accumulator, and a hold-release arrangement. The arrangement, fixed in the body, is equipped with clamping elements. The valve comprises a drum-shaped valve head and a seat. The head outer surface has a conical groove for the clamping elements, On the inside, the head has a through passage for a flow with a conical portion expanding from the inlet to the outlet, and with a cylindrical portion at the outlet. The head comprises a replaceable nipple in the inlet of the passage. The seat comprises circulation passages in its annular part and has a boss made with a cylindrical surface and a spherical surface adapted to mate the cylindrical and conical portions of the passage, respectively. A sealed cavity for a lubricant is formed between the body and outer surface. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284045 | System and apparatus for geothermal pyrolysis - Disclosed herewith are methods and embodiment of an apparatus for using geothermal heat for pyrolysis. In some embodiments, a pyrolysis reaction chamber is lowered into a well, where the pyrolysis reaction can be driven by geothermal heat. In some embodiments the reaction chamber is connected to second chamber to contain the gas reaction products produced by the pyrolysis reaction. In some embodiments, the reaction chamber and the gas collection chamber are separated by some distance in the well, and are connected by a long hose or conduit. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284046 | Wellbore Isolation Tool Using Sealing Element Having Shape Memory Polymer - Anti-extrusion devices, packer elements, and inflatable packers include shape memory polymer (SMP) materials to enhance the operation of a packer, a bridge plug, or other downhole isolation tool. Seal system use seals of various material including SMP materials as booster for the seal produced. Tool for flow shut-off and sliding sleeve applications use SMP materials to open or close off flow through a tool. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284047 | EXPANDABLE PACKER - An expandable packer tool comprising a mandrel tool body; a sleeve-like packer element mounted on the tool body; and a setting mechanism that is operable to axially compress the packer element such that the diameter of the packer element in its compressed state is increased compared to it uncompressed state. An extrusion barrier can comprise a ring of seal elements disposed around the tool body on either side of the packer element, and arranged to engage the packer element so that expansion of the packer element causes the ring of seal elements to expand in a corresponding manner so as to form an extrusion barrier; wherein the ring of seal elements comprises wedge-shaped seal members comprising first seal members having a inner base wider than an outer surface, and second seal members having an inner base narrower than an outer surface, the ring comprising alternating first and second members, the inclined faces of each wedge-shaped member engaging the corresponding faces of adjacent members. A retraction mechanism for the packer element comprises a cut-out in its inner surface near at least one end; and the setting mechanism comprises an inner mandrel that has an outward projection that engages in the cut-out so that the inner mandrel can exert a pulling force on the packer element. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284048 | Thin Wall Active Casing Hanger - A wellbore system includes a housing assembly and first and second position casing hangers supported by the housing assembly. A load member is provided that is adapted to extend between the first position casing hanger and the housing assembly to enable the housing assembly to support the first position casing hanger. The second position casing hanger is stacked onto the first position casing hanger, and an interface is defined between the first and second position casing hangers to aid in alignment and centralization of the second position casing hanger during installation. The interface also provides radial support to the first position casing hanger and enables loads associated with the second position hanger to be transferred to the housing assembly through the load member. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284049 | Method of Determination of Fracture Extent - A pressure pulse is initiated from the wellbore into the fractured formation where the frac fluid brings into the fractures a material that is responsive to the pressure pulse alone. Alternatively, or with a combination with a wellbore pressure pulse, well conditions such as time exposure and temperature can initiate local pressure pulses within the fracture with the result being signal generation of an electromagnetic signal that is measured with multiple sensors to allow triangulation of the location of the fracture extremities. The material can be a piezoelectric material that responds to the pressure pulse or ferromagnetic materials that similarly respond to the pulse to create the measured signals. The material can be delivered initially with the frac fluid or at different points in time during the fracture operation. Different materials with unique signal generating characteristics can be used to get a clearer picture of the extent of the fracture. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284050 | Downhole Pressure Compensator and Method of Same - The techniques herein relate to a pressure compensation system for a sensor in a wellbore having a wellbore fluid therein. The system includes a downhole tool ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284051 | DOWNHOLE STEAM GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for controlling the operation of a Downhole Steam Generator (DHSG) system includes a cascade control strategy for control of individual final control elements in communication with a local well master controller. The final control elements may control fuel, oxidant, feedwater, and/or carbon dioxide flow to the downhole steam generator. The local well master controller may monitor and adjust the flows to the DHSG to control the operating performance of the DHSG. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284052 | Compositions and Methods for Servicing Subterranean Wells - Cement compositions comprising an inorganic cement, water, polymer particles and a water immiscible fluid are useful for reducing the torque necessary to rotate casing during a cementing operation. Such casing movement promotes efficient removal of drilling fluid from the annulus between the casing and the formation or the casing and another casing string. The compositions are particularly useful for cementing operations involving deviated and horizontal wells. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284053 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284054 | Methods for Consolidation Treatments in Subterranean Formations Using Silicon Compounds Derived from Furfuryl Alcohols - Methods of treating a wellbore in a subterranean formation including providing a treatment fluid comprising a consolidating agent, wherein the consolidating agent comprises the reaction product of a furfuryl alcohol or a furfuryl alcohol derivative and a silicon derivative compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane; a silane; a silanol; a silsesquioxane; any derivative thereof; and any combination thereof; introducing the treatment fluid into the wellbore in the subterranean formation; contacting the consolidating agent with a surface of the wellbore in the subterranean formation; and setting the consolidating agent. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284055 | Subterranean Vibrator with Lateral Vibration Feature - A vibratory tool for use in a tubular string to prevent sticking or to release a stuck string features a fluid operated dart valve working in conjunction with an impact sleeve to deliver continuous axial jarring blows in opposed directions as long as flow is maintained. Movement of one of those components axially in opposed directions opens and closes access to opposed lateral ports so that a lateral vibration is also established as flow cyclically occurs and stops sequentially at opposed lateral outlets. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284056 | N-ACYL AMINO ACID ALKYLAMIDE IN OIL-BASED PARTICULATE CARRIER FLUIDS FOR WELL TREATMENTS - A well fluid including: (i) an oleaginous continuous phase; (ii) an N-acyl amino acid alkylamide; and (iii) a solid particulate. A method of treating a portion of a well with a particulate, the method including the steps of: (A) forming the well fluid; and (B) introducing the well fluid into the well. In addition, the N-acyl amino acid alkylamide affords an invert emulsion with a high OWR ratio, that is, greater than 40% oil by volume, for example, 70:30. The invert emulsion has a low viscosity, but can still suspend gravel. In a gravel packing application, the low viscosity of the invert emulsion fluid eliminates the need to break the emulsion during flow-back. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284057 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284058 | PRESSURE RESPONSE FRACTURE PORT TOOL FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING APPLICATIONS - A pressure response fracture port tool and method for its use reliably provides a noticeable indication at surface to an operator as to when the flow port is opened. The tool includes an outer housing and a sliding sleeve which resides within the outer housing. The outer housing has a first and second set of flow ports. The inner mandrel moves between a first position and a third position to expose the flow ports to the wellbore. The first set of flow ports, with its smaller area relative to the second set of flow ports, creates a noticeable pressure increase or spike that can be observed at surface when exposed to the wellbore. The second set of flow ports creates a noticeable pressure drop when it is exposed to the wellbore. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284059 | AMIDE BRANCHED AROMATIC GELLING AGENTS - A downhole fluid comprises a base fluid, for example a hydrocarbon base fluid, and a gelling agent. The gelling agent has an aromatic core of one or more aromatic rings, the gelling agent having two or more amide branches distributed about the aromatic core, each of the two or more amide branches having one or more organic groups. An example gelling agent is a pyromellitamide gelling agent. The pyromellitamide gelling agent may have the general formula of: | 2014-09-25 |
20140284060 | CASING MOUNTED METERING DEVICE - The present invention relates to an inflow control device for controlling the flow of fluid into a tubular deployed in a wellbore comprising coupling between joints of tubulars. The inflow control device is mounted transversely through the coupling in any inflow can control devices the initial condition fluid flow between the exterior and interior of the tubular is prevented. As sufficient pressure is exerted upon the inflow control device from the interior of the tubular the inflow control device is actuated to allow fluid flow between the interior and exterior the tubular. A nozzle in the inflow control device allows fluid to pass at a preset rate. The present invention furthermore relates to a method of assembling an inflow control device according to the invention and to a completion system comprising an inflow control device according to the invention | 2014-09-25 |
20140284061 | FREE FLOW VALVE - A valve for use with a downhole pump, wherein the valve comprises a single moving part that in a first position forms only a first interface and in a second position forms only a second interface, each interface presenting a barrier that cannot be breached by fluid, whereby the first interface directs fluid to the production tubing only from the annulus and the second interface directs fluid to the production tubing only from the pump, the pump and annulus and production tubing are simultaneously interconnected by a chamber of the valve when the single moving part is between the first and second positions, each interface is maintained or broken depending on the fluid pressure differential across the associated interface, the single moving part moves between the first position and second position according to the fluid direction through the valve, characterised by each of the two interfaces being formed between a convex surface of the single moving part and a concave surface of a non moving part of the valve, whereby the single moving part self aligns with each interface and only via the interface, and where the single moving part does not house or incorporate one or more rotational or/and linear axes. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW IN AN AUTONOMOUS VALVE USING A STICKY SWITCH - Apparatus and methods are described for autonomously controlling fluid flow in a tubular in a wellbore. A fluid is flowed through an inlet passageway into a biasing mechanism. A fluid flow distribution is established across the biasing mechanism. The fluid flow distribution is altered in response to a change in the fluid characteristic over time. In response, fluid flow through a downstream sticky switch assembly is altered, thereby altering fluid flow patterns in a downstream vortex assembly. The method “selects” based on a fluid characteristic, such as viscosity, density, velocity, flow rate, etc. The biasing mechanism can take various forms such as a widening passageway, contour elements along the biasing mechanism, or a curved section of the biasing mechanism passageway. The biasing mechanism can include hollows formed in the passageway wall, obstructions extending from the passageway wall, fluid diodes, Tesla fluid diodes, a chicane, or abrupt changes in passageway cross-section. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284063 | ISOLATION DEVICES HAVING A NANOLAMINATE OF ANODE AND CATHODE - A wellbore isolation device comprising: a nanolaminate, wherein the nanolaminate comprises two or more layers of a first material and two or more layers of a second material, wherein the first material and the second material form a galvanic couple, and wherein the first material is the anode and the second material is the cathode of the galvanic couple. A method of removing the wellbore isolation device comprises: contacting or allowing the wellbore isolation device to come in contact with an electrolyte; and causing or allowing at least a portion of the two or more layers of the first material to dissolve. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284064 | Wet Connection System for Downhole Equipment - A wet connection system suitable for use in hydrocarbon wells preferably comprises one or more elongate, small diameter conduits ( | 2014-09-25 |
20140284065 | TUBULAR COMPONENT FOR DRILL STEM PROVIDED WITH A TRANSMISSION SHEATH FIXED BY THREADINGS, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAID COMPONENT - A component for a drill stem including a tubular body with at least one first end zone and a second end zone. The component includes a sheath for passage of a cable extending inside the tubular body between the first end and the second end zone and at least one liner which lines at least a portion of the inside of the tubular body in the first end zone. At least a first end portion of the sheath includes a first threading. The liner supports a second threading. The first and second threading are screwed together. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284066 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING IN-SITU CARBON DIOXIDE DRIVER GAS FOR USE IN ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - The present invention is an in-situ apparatus for generating carbon dioxide gas at an oil site for use in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The apparatus includes a steam generator adapted to boil and superheat water to generate a source of superheated steam, as well as a source of essentially pure oxygen. The apparatus also includes a steam reformer adapted to react a carbonaceous material with the superheated steam and the pure oxygen, in an absence of air, to generate a driver gas comprising primarily carbon dioxide gas and hydrogen gas. A separator is adapted to separate at least a portion of the carbon dioxide gas from the rest of the driver gas to generate a carbon dioxide-rich driver gas and a hydrogen-rich fuel gas. A compressor is used for compressing the carbon dioxide-rich driver gas for use in enhanced oil recovery, and the compressed carbon dioxide-rich driver gas, with substantially no oxygen, is injected to a predetermined depth in order to enhance oil recovery at the oil site. Unlike traditional CO | 2014-09-25 |
20140284067 | FLAME RETARDANT AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING PRODUCT FOR FIRES IN LIQUIDS - A novel flame retardant and fire extinguishing product for preventing and fighting fires in liquids is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more flame retardants, one or more polymers, one or more surfactants, one or more emulsifiers, one or more preservatives, and one or more firming agents. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, and/or one or more fining agents. The product may be used as a fire extinguishing agent in active firefighting and as a flame retardant to prevent fires. The product may be biodegradable in a natural environment, may be readily cleaned off equipment and materials to which it has been applied using water, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in fire prevention and firefighting. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284068 | FIRE DOOR LEAF FOR CERTIFIED USE - Fire door leaf for industrial use in relation to openings in structures such as buildings, vessels and/or land and sea-based oil and gas installations, where the fire door with said fire door leaf contributes to providing a passage between different compartments in said structures. The fire door leaf is constructed to work as an element in a certified barrier against the spreading of fire, smoke and/or pressure. The leaf comprises two leaf elements where each leaf element comprises a main surface, and where the leaf elements assembled is suitable to forming a volume between themselves without stiffening elements within the volume. At least one main surface comprises a single-curved surface. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284069 | ROW MAKING TOOL - A row making tool is configured to create rows in a home garden that look and function like farm rows. The row making tool has a rail mechanically coupled to a rail shaft. A handle is connected to the rail shaft; wherein the handle is configured to be held and maneuvered with a human hand. A first blade and a second blade and a third blade and a fourth blade are connected to the rail. The first blade and the second blade and a third blade and a fourth blade are configured to create evenly spaced rows in tilled soil of a garden plot in order to prepare the garden for seeding. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284070 | OPERATING MODE INDICATOR FOR A POWER TOOL - A handheld power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode and a drive mode. In a drill mode, torque applied to the output spindle is ignored; whereas, in the drive mode, the torque applied to the output spindle is monitored and interrupted in an automated manner by a controller when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. Display states of the interface components of the tool may be set in accordance with current tool conditions and/or various triggering conditions. One such interface component is the input used to set the operating mode (e.g., clutch setting) of the tool. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284071 | HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A permanently-effective element for discharging any accumulation of static electrical charges from the housing of an electronic device includes a main body with an anodized layer formed on the main body. The main body defines a plurality of blind holes of varying shapes and sizes, topped with a layer of conductive paint held in place with a binding film. The incidence of oxidation of the discharging element is significantly reduced and the effectiveness of the discharging element thus improved. A method for manufacturing the housing is also provided. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284072 | Chain Extended Foam Insulation Coaxial Cable and Method of Manufacture - A method for manufacturing a coaxial cable werein a polymer is irradiated and extruded around a metallic inner conductor and the polymer is then surrounded with a metallic outer conductor. The irradiated polymer may be irradiated, for example, via electron beam, for example, between 0.25 and 4 MRad. | 2014-09-25 |
20140284073 | CABLE INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a cable including reinforcement elements. The cable according to the present invention includes at least one power conductors, at least one ground conductors, a semi-conducting layer configure to surround at least part of the power conductors and the ground conductors, and at least one ground check conductor insulated from the ground conductors and configured to check the ground state of the ground conductors. The ground check conductor includes a plurality of conductors, at least one reinforcement elements provided along the outer circumference of the conductors, and an insulator configured to surround the conductors and the reinforcement elements. | 2014-09-25 |