41st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 26 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150284927 | Pile Driving Guide - A pile guide is provided comprising a base frame and a pile guide member for guiding the pile as it is driven into a substrate when the base frame is resting thereon. The pile guide member comprises plural guide parts each moveable between a operative position and an inoperative position, each guide part being pivotally mounted on the base frame. At least one guide part is operably coupled or couplable with an associated counterweight for opening of the guide member to its inoperative position under gravity, such that, at least in an inoperative position, at least part of the counterweight and the associated guide part are movable with respect to each other. In another aspect, at least one of the guide parts and/or at least one of the counterweights is detachably connected with the base frame and/or with each other. Methods are also provided. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284928 | Building Foundation and Soil Stabilization Method and System - System and means soil stabilization and moisture control for building foundations including methods and systems for stabilization moisture in a site for building foundation by applying soil moisture stabilization material in various forms, a preferred stabilization material being a mixture of aluninosilicate Pozzolan mineral and granular material such as sand. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284929 | SHOVEL ASSEMBLY ADN METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a shovel assembly for use in association with snow, sand, or any other particulate matter for collection and cleaning residing on a flat horizontal surface such as the ground, more specifically the shovel assembly and a method of assembly and use thereof in which the shovel's blade is made of multiple interlocked sections, each having opposite top and bottom edges with different geometries adapted for different purposes, an adjustable composite handle with multiple grips for adaptation to varied user preferences and a dynamic pivot at the base of the handle to easily change the blade's push angle during use. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284930 | SHOVEL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SHOVEL - A shovel that performs excavation in accordance with a complex excavation operation including an arm or bucket closing operation and a boom raising operation includes an excavation operation detection part, a position detection part, a maximum allowable pressure calculation part, and a boom cylinder pressure control part. The excavation operation detection part detects that the complex excavation operation has been performed. The position detection part detects the position of the shovel. The maximum allowable pressure calculation part calculates the pressure of the contraction-side oil chamber of a boom cylinder corresponding to an excavation reaction force at a time when the shovel is lifted by the excavation reaction force as a maximum allowable pressure, based on the position of the shovel. The boom cylinder pressure control part controls the pressure of the contraction-side oil chamber not to exceed the maximum allowable pressure when the complex excavation operation is performed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284931 | SHOVEL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SHOVEL - A shovel that performs excavation in accordance with an arm excavation operation including an arm closing operation includes an excavation operation detection part, a position detection part, a maximum allowable pressure calculation part, and an arm cylinder pressure control part. The excavation operation detection part detects that the arm excavation operation has been performed. The position detection part detects the position of the shovel. The maximum allowable pressure calculation part calculates the pressure of the expansion-side oil chamber of an arm cylinder corresponding to an excavation reaction force at a time when the shovel is dragged by the excavation reaction force as a maximum allowable pressure, based on the position of the shovel. The arm cylinder pressure control part controls the pressure of the expansion-side oil chamber not to exceed the maximum allowable pressure when the arm excavation operation is performed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284932 | EXCAVATION DEVICES AND METHODS - In one preferred form there is provided an excavation system ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150284933 | ELECTRO HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR HYBRID TYPE CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - An electro hydraulic actuator mounting structure for a hybrid construction machine is disclosed, which is configured to vertically mount electro hydraulic actuators that can control a boom, an arm, and a bucket using electric energy on an upper frame. The electro hydraulic actuator mounting structure for a hybrid construction machine includes electro hydraulic actuators for a boom, an arm, and a bucket, which include electric motors for the boom, the arm, and the bucket, that are driven by electric energy generated by a generator that is connected to an engine, and a plurality of hydraulic pumps connected to the respective electric motors for the boom, the arm, and the bucket, wherein the electro hydraulic actuators for the boom, the arm, and the bucket are vertically arranged and fixed to a pillar frame installed on an upper frame. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284934 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SWING OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Disclosed are an apparatus and method for controlling the swing of a construction machine, which are capable of achieving a preferential boom-up function or a preferential swing function based on a swing angle during the loading work using a complex operation of a boom-up and swing. The method for controlling the swing of a construction machine, comprises: a first step of selecting a preferential boom-up function or a preferential swing function via an external input device; a second step of determining whether to operate a complex operation by an operation signal based on the operation of a boom joystick and a swing joystick; and a third step of variably controlling, if the preferential boom-up function is selected and if it is a complex operation condition, the degree of opening of an electro hydraulic valve for the swing so as to relatively limit the flow that is supplied from a hydraulic pump to a swing motor, and variably controlling, if the preferential swing function is selected and if it is a complex operation condition, the degree of opening of an electro hydraulic valve for the boom so as to relatively limit the flow that is supplied from the hydraulic pump to a boom cylinder. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284935 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF STONE CRUSHING TOOLS ON EARTHMOVING MACHINES - The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of stone crushing tools on earthmoving machines, wherein at least one RFID tag ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150284936 | Water Production System by Condensation - The present invention according to at least one aspect describes the production of water by condensation of air humidity using a lower than ambient temperature cooling system to collect water into a suitable reservoir. A machine cools stainless steel tubing with use of the glycol cooling media at 5° C. flowing inside the tube. Outside of the stainless steel tube, fans create differences in temperatures so that the humidity can condensate and turn into water, which then flows into a reservoir at the bottom of building. Minerals can be added or naturally produced by having the water flow in a lake or other reservoir and can again re filter or use reverse osmosis for drinking purpose. A system of compressors can be used for cooling the glycol inside the tube. The electricity used by these compressors is provided by either grid electricity or by renewable resources. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284937 | DISH AND SINK PROTECTOR - A sink protector that fits around the sides of a sink, such as a kitchen sink. The sink protector may be made of a durable spongy rubber with nubs and suctions cups. Drainage holes may be provided to prevent water from collecting, allowing air and water movement. The sink protector may protect dishware and glasses from banging, breaking and chipping. Further, the sink protector may protect the sink from scratches, scrapes and chips, especially when washing large pots or pans in the sink. A flap may cover the top edge of a sink to protect the dishware or glasses from breaking. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284938 | Pop-Up Stopper for Bathroom Sinks with Hair Filter and Compatible with Current Pop-Up Stopper Design - In a first embodiment, an improved pop-up stopper is described with a filter under the top of the pop-up stopper and recessed in the drain for ease cleaning. The top of the pop-up stopper can be easily removed for cleaning and replacing the filter with out having to disassemble the remaining pop-up structure under the sink. In a second embodiment, the filter is inverted for easy cleaning when the pop-up stopper is in the open position. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284939 | TOILETS WITH IMPROVED TRAPWAYS - A toilet has a trapway extending between a bowl opening and a toilet outlet opening. A heel links and provides a bend between a down leg and an out leg of the trapway. The heel has a cross-sectional profile having a major dimension and a minor dimension. The major dimension increases as the down leg transitions into the heel and reduces as the heel transitions into the out leg. This heel configuration in the trapway forms a siphon during a flushing action of the toilet. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284941 | DEVICE FOR FIlTERING DEBRIS IN A GUTTER DOWNSPOUT AND RELATED METHOD - Disclosed herein is a device for being placed proximal a gutter downspout of a gutter channel. The device includes a cage assembly defining a bottom facing surface that engages with a bottom of the gutter channel when installed within the channel, a rear facing surface that engages a rear surface of the gutter channel when installed within the channel, a top facing surface not in engagement with the gutter channel when installed within the channel, a front facing surface that defines a generally vertical surface that engages a front surface of the gutter channel and a generally diagonal surface that engages a correspondingly diagonal surface of the front portion of the gutter channel. The cage assembly defines one or more openings sized to allow flowthrough of liquid into the device and inhibit flowthrough of debris into the device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284942 | BACK PRESSURE MANIFOLD SEPTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a septic system with a source of waste water effluent, a pressurized downstream flow from the source, a distribution header to receive the downstream flow, an unpressurized drainage field with a plurality of lateral drainage lines adapted to receive the downstream flow from the header, and a flow restriction between the header and the laterals creating a positive back pressure in the header. The flow restriction includes a flow orifice located between the header and the lateral which forms a nozzle to produce an accelerated stream of effluent into the lateral. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284943 | Protective Air Barrier Sealant for Conditioned and Unconditioned Building Walls - A protective air barrier air barrier sealant and methods of applying the same, including a high density polyurethane chemistry provided in an amount, volume, and density effective for providing a protective air barrier for an enclosure, wherein the polyurethane material is combined with at least one UV, fire and antimicrobial protectant for providing UV protection to UV-exposed surfaces. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284944 | METHOD OF RETROFITTING A BUILDING - A method of retrofitting a home includes providing a structural base on a ground surface adjacent to and outside the outer walls, the structural base comprising one or more air passages; installing insulation adjacent to an outer surface of the outer walls, the insulation being supported by the structural base; and installing siding material on an outer surface of the insulation, the siding material and the existing outer walls enclosing the insulation and defining a flow path, a top of the flow path comprising one or more air passages into the attic space such that air flows along the insulation in the flow path between the structural base and the attic space. A plurality of new trusses may be supported at an apex of the existing roof that overhanging the existing outer walls and the insulation, the trusses sloping direction of the slope of the existing roof. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284945 | PYRAMID WAFFLE CORE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A structural core and associated method of forming such structure is disclosed. The structure includes a single layer of at least two rows of hollow pyramid-like structures. The hollow pyramid-like structures dampen acoustic noise and provide a truss-like structure that provides a high level of stiffness against transverse loads, shear stresses and side-loading. The hollow pyramid-like structures preferably have upward facing and downward facing open bases, and are formed in rows and columns. To aid in sound attenuation, the single layer is formed from a partially porous material, a woven thermoplastic, woven carbon fiber, fiberglass and paper. To provide additional structural integrity, the single layer is formed from a solid non-porous material such as a metal. The structural core may be included within outer panels to form acoustical or structural panels. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284946 | SOUND PANEL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF SOUND PANEL - A sound panel includes a frame, the frame having a front end and a back end; an absorption member, the absorption member having a front end and a back end; a first board, the first board having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the first board facing the front end of the frame and the front end of the absorption member, the first board fastened to one of the front end of the frame or the front end of the absorption member; and a second board, the second board having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the second board facing the back end of the frame and the back end of the absorption member, the second board fastened to one of the back end of the frame or the back end of the absorption member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284947 | HONEYCOMB PANEL STACKED BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD AND HONEYCOMB PANEL STACKED BODY - [Problem to be Solved] | 2015-10-08 |
20150284948 | WALL BASE STRUCTURE FOR LIGHT BUILDINGS | 2015-10-08 |
20150284949 | PANEL SYSTEM - A panel system including a sheet-like movable panel; a lower profile carrying the panel weight and acting as a panel guide track; an upper profile supporting the panel from above and acting as a panel guide track; and an opening guide track placed in parallel with the lower profile, carrying the panel weight and acting as a panel guide track. The panel can move from the lower profile onto the opening guide track and simultaneously pivot to an open position, in which the panel weight is carried by both the lower profile and the opening guide track. In an embodiment, an opening angle of the panel with respect to the lower profile in the open position is smaller than 90° or 85°, or not greater than 45°, or is preferably from 10° to 15°. In an example, the panel system further includes a sheet-like immovable panel with an open position. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284950 | CURTAIN-WALL SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - A curtain-wall system for a building comprises a plurality of prefabricated cells ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150284951 | CURTAIN WALL MULLIONS, TRANSOMS AND SYSTEMS - A curtain wall mullion or transom including a component made of a thermally insulating material bonded to a metal structural segment such that a stem of the component extends into a pocket defined by panels of a curtain wall system. The component may be a reinforced fiberglass polymer component and bonded to the metal segment with an adhesive and may isolate the metal structure from the atmosphere outside the curtain wall and may include a seal receiver which abuts a panel of the curtain wall. The metal segment may be made of steel or aluminum or other metal. A pultrusion method is used to make the fiberglass component to have a profile configured to cover an entirety of an outside of the mullion or transom and to have a pair of receivers for receiving seals to abut against panels of the curtain wall. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284952 | SYSTEM FOR A ROOF CONSTRUCTION, AND AN EAVE PIECE - An eave piece, as well as a system for a roof construction, comprising: an eave piece which is prefabricated and intended to be fixed as an extension to a roof beam, which roof beam is substantially horizontal or inclined when installed in the use position; and a front beam which is prefabricated, substantially horizontal, intended to be placed transversely with respect to the roof beam, and configured to support the eave piece and thereby also the roof beam. The lower surface of the eave piece is provided with a recess, in which at least the top surface of the front beam can be received. Structures to be placed against each other are provided on the bottom of the recess on one hand and on the top surface of the front beam on the other hand, their form following at least partly the shape of a circular arch. The structures are, for the installation, also configured to allow use positions of the eave piece with a varying inclination with respect to the front beam. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284953 | REINFORCED TETRAHEDRAL STRUCTURE - A method for constructing a non-linear structure comprising bending a chain of serially connected hollow metal tetrahedral to form a non-linear segment and reinforcing the connections of the segment to form a rigid non-linear structure, and a tetrahedral structure comprising at least one non-linear segment consisting of a chain of serially connected hollow metal tetrahedra, in which each connection between successive tetrahedra includes external reinforcement. The structure can be a sculpture or a multipod such as legs for a table or the like. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284954 | PANEL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES - Prefabricated exterior panels and slab foundation systems are disclosed for use in an integrated simple design procedure for use in low-energy use buildings. The panels include a frame formed from conventional framing methods, an inner layer of sheathing fastened to an outer side of the frame, a layer of insulation adhered to an outer surface of the inner layer of sheathing without using fasteners, and an outer layer of sheathing adhered to an outer surface said layer of insulation without using fasteners. Sets of panels are formed with openings for windows or doors. Jigs are used for constructing the panels including corner panels. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284955 | STOWAGE AND DEPLOYMENT OF SLIT TUBE BOOMS - A system comprising a boom having a first end, a longitudinal length, and a slit that extends along the longitudinal length of the boom; a drum having an elliptic cross section and a longitudinal length; an attachment mechanism coupled with the first end of the boom and the drum such that the boom and the drum are substantially perpendicular relative to one another; an inner shaft having a longitudinal length, the inner shaft disposed within the drum, the longitudinal length of the inner shaft is aligned substantially parallel with the longitudinal length of the drum, the inner shaft at least partially rotatable relative to the drum, and the inner shaft is at least partially rotatable with the drum; and at least two cords coupled with the inner shaft and portions of the boom near the first end of the boom. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284956 | MULTI-TRACK BEAM MODULAR ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - Embodiments of a multi-track beam for use in modular assembly systems for office and industrial work stations. The embodiments have four corner tubes, bars, or channels arranged in a rectangular pattern in cross-section and connected in ways that provide improved ability to transmit torque along a long axis of the multi-track beam while providing improved resistance to bending under the forces of the torque. Fastening devices such a jam nuts may be inserted into the tracks to secure accessories to the multi-track beam or to other multi-track beams. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284957 | STRUTS AND METHODS UTILIZING A COMPRESSION COLLAR - Composite tube assemblies comprising a composite tube comprising a distal end having a first conical section and a second conical section, wherein a distal end of the first conical section is in contact with a proximal end of the second conical section having the same outer diameter as the distal end of the first conical section, wherein a proximal end of the first conical section and a distal end of the second conical section have a smaller outer diameter than the distal end of the first conical section, a locking ring disposed around the first conical section, an end fitting disposed around the second conical section, wherein the end fitting is coupled to the locking ring, and a retaining ring circumferentially disposed around the locking ring are disclosed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284958 | REBAR CENTRALIZER - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for centralizing rebar in a shaft are provided. The systems include a rebar centralizer system comprising a first ring and a second ring configured to be positioned in an angular relationship with each other. The first and second rings are configured to at least partially intersect so as to present at least one interior corner in which a section of rebar can be secured. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284959 | Roof Tiles and Roof Tile Structures and Methods of Making Same - A method of forming a roof tile having a mesh covered foam core with a cement-based protective coating. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284960 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A FLAT ROOF AND WELDING ROBOT - Method of constructing a sealed surface of a structure having plastic sheeting that is fixed on a supporting structure with fasteners having either thermoplastic or hot-melt coated thrust washers, wherein a welding robot is used for welding the plastic sheeting to the thrust washers, with such welding robot at least automatically detecting the thrust washers within the plastic sheeting, moving towards them, positioning a welding device relative to the thrust washers and carrying out the welding procedure, and optionally applying mechanical pressure to the weld joint for a pre-set time and at the same time cooling it. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284961 | LOCKING ADJUSTABLE GUTTER HANGER - An adjustable gutter hanger comprises: a gutter attachment piece, a building attachment piece, and a coupler. The gutter attachment piece comprises a gutter attachment portion adapted to contact the front of a gutter and a first flat portion, which has a first face interlocking mechanism, extending from the gutter attachment portion. The building attachment piece comprises a mounting section adapted to contact the rear of the gutter and a second flat portion, which has a second face interlocking mechanism, extending from the mounting section. At least one of the first flat portion or the second flat portion comprises at least one opening for receiving the coupler. The coupler is adapted to pass through the at least one opening to secure the first and second flat portions together. The first and second face interlocking mechanisms each comprise at least one interlocking portion that engage each other to prevent slipping. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284962 | STAIR SYSTEMS AND WALL ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING SAME - A stair system according to one illustrative embodiment comprises: a support body mountable in a wall and comprising a connecting region; a stair body; and a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus comprises: a connector connectable to the connecting region of the support body in any one of a plurality of different positions in the connecting region of the support body; and a holder configured to hold the stair body such that when the connector is connected to the connecting region of the support body, the stair body is spaced apart from the support body to permit a wall panel between the stair body and the support body. Wall assemblies comprising such stair systems are also disclosed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284963 | CORNER ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE INTERIORS - A corner assembly comprising an elongated main portion including a central section opposed by first and second lip sections, with the first and second lip sections extending laterally from the central section. The corner assembly additionally comprises first and second flange sections extending generally laterally from the central section, with the first flange section extending generally parallel with the first lip section and the second flange section extending generally parallel with the second lip section. The first flange section is separated from the first lip section so as to present a first receiving channel and the second flange section is separated from the second lip section so as to present a second receiving channel. The corner assembly further comprises an elongated cap section operable to be securely positioned over the elongated main portion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284964 | SURFACE COVERING CONNECTION JOINTS - The present technology relates to connection joints for surface coverings which includes but is not limited to floor coverings and building panels. Embodiments of the present technology include connection joints that are strong and allow for the use of less material than is needed for tongue and groove connection joints. In embodiments related to floor coverings, these advantages are accomplished by reducing total thickness of a floor plank while increasing the thickness of the wear layer relative to the overall thickness of the floor plank and still be able to maintain a structurally strong connection joint. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284965 | Floor Tile - Floor tiles, systems and methods of interconnecting floor tiles in which the tile(s) have a base substrate and a laminate layer. The substrate can have upstanding edges on a top surface where the edges define a rim at a perimeter of the substrate for aligning the laminate layer on the top surface of the substrate. The substrate can have connecting means for engaging with connecting means of a substrate of another tile to form an interconnected floor system. By engaging the connecting means of a tile with another tile aligns and positions a side edge of the tile with the side edge of the another file in a side by side arrangement to provide a grout effect for the tiles when they are connected. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284966 | Concrete form snap tie breaker - A tool for breaking and removing the outer end of a snap tie, which has an area of weakness and a button outer end, includes a tubular barrel containing a first jaw and a lever extending into the barrel having a second jaw in opposition to the first jaw. The lever is pivotally connected to the barrel for rotating the second jaw toward the first jaw so that the button can be clamped and the snap tie twisted to break the tie bar at the area of weakness. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284967 | MULTIPLE CAST-IN INSERT APPARATUS FOR CONCRETE - Disclosed is a multiple cast-in insert apparatus for concrete, including a supporting body fixed to a plate material configured to pour the concrete and having a first screw formed along an inner circumferential surface of a hollow coupling hole formed therein to pass therethrough; a lifting body including a coupling part having a second screw thread formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof to be screwed with the first screw thread and thus to be selectively moved up and down through the hollow coupling hole and also having an anchor coupling hole formed therein, and a leveling support part integrally formed along an upper edge of the coupling part to protrude outward in a radial direction; and a spacer body disposed above the supporting body and having a coupling through-hole formed therein so that the coupling part passes therethrough. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284968 | I-BEAM-ATTACHABLE LIFELINE SYSTEM - I-beam-attachable lifeline system, including methods and apparatus, for worker safety. In some embodiments, the system may comprise a frame structure including upright columns and horizontal I-beams. The system also may comprise a pair of fittings connected to a horizontally-spaced pair of the I-beams. Each fitting may have a first hook component and a second hook component received on respective opposite edge regions of a flange of an I-beam of the pair of I-beams and attached to one another with a fastener such that the fitting spans the flange transversely and is supported by the I-beam. The system further may comprise a cable having opposite ends connected to the pair of fittings. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284969 | DEVICE FOR COVERING A SURFACE, COMPRISING ATTACHMENT ROLLS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE COVER - The invention relates to a device ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150284970 | INFLATABLE POOL COVER - An assembly includes an inflatable, dome-like cover that is configured to rest atop an existing swimming pool. The cover has an inflatable portion that repels dirt, debris, water, and snow, preventing such debris from collecting thereon. The cover is produced from heavy duty, yet lightweight plastic or rubber material. The cover may sized and configured to fit a pool of any dimensions. Extending along a perimeter of the inflatable portion is a border about which openings are evenly spaced, through which tethers or cords may be tied for securing the assembly to the pool. At least one air valve is positioned proximal to the outer edge of the cover, enabling a user to inflate the assembly. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284971 | AXIALLY YIELDING ELASTO-PLASTIC HYSTERESIS BRACE AND VIBRATION-DAMPING STEEL-FRAME STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to an axially yielding elasto-plastic hysteresis brace including an H-section steel as a steel core, a buckling-restraining member covering an outer periphery of the H-section steel, an unbonded layer filled between the steel core and the buckling-restraining member, and a square steel pipe covering the outer periphery of the buckling-restraining member for reinforcement. For both ends of the H-section steel, one reinforcing plate is welded to each outer surface of each flange so as to be overlapped therewith. The buckling-restraining member is installed so that each reinforcing plate is inserted to the buckling-restraining member through an end thereof by a predetermined length L. And, where the width of the H-section steel as a steel core is given as B and the height thereof is given as H, an insertion length L of each reinforcing plate is set in a range of 2B≦L≦3B and also 2H≦L≦3H. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284972 | SECURITY CAP FOR MEMORIAL BLOCK - An apparatus has at least one fastener and a first plate defining an opening for receiving the at least one fastener and a second plate slidably engaged with the first plate. The second plate defines at least one slot for slidably receiving the at least one fastener. The at least one fastener is adapted to secure the position of the first plate relative to the second plate. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284973 | CANOPIES AND CANOPY SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A canopy support structure includes first and second hubs coupled to and movable along the pole or first and second hubs of which one is coupled to and movable along a track. The first and second hubs are movable toward each other during extension of the canopy support structure and away from each other during retraction of the canopy support structure. A plurality of articulating arms is connected directly or indirectly to the first and second hubs. The articulating arms include sets of scissor- connected primary articulating arms. At least some of the sets of scissor-connected primary articulating arms are connected directly to the first and second hubs and extend outward from the first and secondary hubs during expansion of the canopy support structure. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284974 | Tent Frame Top Connecting Structure - Disclosed is a tent frame top connecting structure comprising top levers movably connected to a connecting piece, connecting grooves, positioning grooves, sidewalls, lateral walls, a top portion, a bump stopper, and a moving fulcrum. Top levers serve as installation tools. The structure is simple and convenient to assemble. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284975 | ALARM INCORPORATED CYLINDER LOCK - A cylinder lock having a first cylinder half, which in use, is mounted on the indoor side and a second cylinder half, which in use, is mounted on the outdoor side of a door, is disclosed. The cylinder lock further comprises a notch cut out on the outdoor end of the second cylinder half for forming a breakable tip portion on said second cylinder half. A rod extends along the second cylinder half and enters, partly at its first end, in the first cylinder half. The rod is secured, at its second end, to the tip portion of the second cylinder half. The cylinder lock further comprises a volume formed on said first cylinder half for accommodating an alarm circuitry including at least an electronic circuit board, a magnetic switch and a magnet. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284976 | STRIKE ASSEMBLY - An electric strike assembly includes a housing formed with a recessed portion therein, a keeper assembly pivotably mounted in the recessed portion of the housing, a lock leg pivotably mounted in the recessed portion of the housing and configured to rotate independently of the rotation of the keeper assembly, a block assembly having a blocking element configured to engage and disengage the keeper assembly, and to control engagement and disengagement of the blocking element with the keeper assembly. A method of capturing and releasing a latch bolt mounted in a door includes mounting an electric strike assembly in an associated door jamb and controlling an actuator to rotate an actuator paddle to engage a blocking element such that the blocking element is engaged or disengaged from a keeper assembly. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284977 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The object of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism, an actuating lever chain and a drive for electrically opening the locking mechanism. According to the invention, an additional drive is provided, which optionally transfers the actuating lever chain in its “locked” position and only then generates an opening signal for the drive for electrically opening the locking mechanism. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284978 | HOLD OPEN ROD LOCKING SLEEVE - The present disclosure includes a telescoping hold open rod which is controllably lockable and unlockable for use in holding a panel such as a nacelle open to provide a user access to an opening covered by the panel. The hold open rod is useful in allowing the rod to be unlocked and telescopically collapsed. The rod can be locked into a telescopically extended position to maintain the panel in an open position relative to the opening to facilitate access to the opening without the rod telescoping closed. A retention assembly includes structures and devices to maintain the rod in an open condition although subject to compressive loads. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284979 | Externally Operated Semi-Automatic Door Securing System - The present disclosure provides an externally operated semi-automatic door securing device comprising a transverse bar; a cable, wherein the cable is attached to the transverse bar; a pulley, wherein the cable is routed through the pulley; at least one bracket; and an access box located on the exterior of the door. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284980 | Hinge Mechanisms and Foldable Furniture - Embodiments generally relate to hinge mechanisms. Many of the hinge mechanism embodiments may be used in foldable furniture. The foldable furniture may be a foldable seat or table. The hinge mechanism may include a central cylinder with a body defining a hinge axis. The central cylinder may have rotate channel(s) transverse to the hinge axis and locking channels extending axially from the rotate channel(s). Collar(s) may couple with the central cylinder and may include pin(s) that protrude inwardly into the rotate channel(s) and locking channel(s) of the central cylinder. In some embodiments, an intermediate cylinder may be disposed between the central cylinder and the collar(s). The intermediate cylinder may have slots corresponding to the rotate channel(s) of the central cylinder. When pin(s) and locking channel(s) are aligned, the central lock cylinder may move axially to lock the collars in a desired angular position (e.g., a deployed or folded configuration). | 2015-10-08 |
20150284981 | Aircraft Door Dampening System - A method and apparatus for dampening a structure in an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a housing, a first compartment located along an axis extending centrally through the housing, a second compartment located adjacent to the first compartment on the axis extending centrally through the housing, a first piston, a rod, and a second piston. The housing has an elongate shape. The first piston is located within the first compartment of the housing. The first piston defines a first chamber and a second chamber of the first compartment as the first piston moves within the housing. The rod is associated with the first piston and extends centrally through the first compartment and the second compartment. The second piston is coaxial to the first piston and located within the second compartment. The second piston moves relative to the rod to accommodate a flow of a fluid into the second compartment. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284982 | DOOR COLLAR LOCK - An apparatus holds a door closed comprising: a top panel, a left wall and a right wall. A flap is attached to the left wall opposite the top panel and folded under the apparatus. A flap is attached to the right wall opposite the top panel and folded under the apparatus. The apparatus contains a front end, a back end and an opening at the front end that has a larger cross section than a cross section of the back end thereby providing for a tapered shape of the apparatus overall, such that the apparatus is configured to fit over two hinged arms of a door closing system, preventing the arms from articulating open to prevent the door from opening. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284983 | Vehicle Closure Member Power Actuator Control - A system and method are disclosed for controlling the opening and closing of a closure panel for a vehicle. The system includes a power actuator having a motor for opening and closing the closure panel. A lift-assist member cooperates with the power actuator and is operated by a controller that controls the operation of the power actuator. A circuit monitors current draw of the motor and signals the controller when the current required for opening the closure panel exceeds a predetermined level to prevent operation of the power actuator. The position of the closure member may be monitored by an encoder, or angle sensor, associated with the motor to detect whether the closure member is falling and actuate a system that prevents rapid movement of the closure member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284984 | Method and device for opening a door of a vehicle - A method for opening a door of a vehicle includes: a step of identifying an authorization device for use of the vehicle approaching the vehicle; a step of detecting when the authorization device approaches a relevant door of the vehicle; and a step of activating a unit for opening the relevant door. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284985 | Gun Safe Handle Assembly System and Method - A gun safe handle assembly system and method including a universal pin for attaching to standard types of gun safe handle hubs via threaded screw-in, the pin extended there beyond to form a handle, or otherwise to house an ornamental handle that would be mounted upon the extended portion of the pin. Ornamental handles may be attached by crimping, set screw, silicon/glue, or other fastener methods, or via screw-in, preferably in the opposite thread direction to allow a single twisting direction to accomplish tightening. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284986 | PORTABLE LOW COST FIREARM SAFE - A gun safe includes an enclosing structure and a communication module. The enclosing structure substantially encloses a firearm. The communication module is coupled to the enclosing structure. The communication module facilitates electronic communication with a user device to set two or more access variables to determine at least one access parameter to access the gun safe. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284987 | INSULATING GLAZING UNIT - Insulating glazing unit containing at least one spacer for the spacing of glass panes received in a frame, wherein a barrier film is applied to the spacer, at least on the side directed towards the frame. The barrier film is a composite film, which, on the side directed towards the spacer, has an adhesive or sealing layer as the internal layer and, on the side directed towards the frame, a barrier layer containing oriented EVOH and a thin adhesive layer of metal or metal oxide located on the outside and directed towards the frame | 2015-10-08 |
20150284988 | WEATHER SEAL SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS - A window includes a weather seal system that employs two seals. The first seal is located towards an exterior surface of the window and forms an air-permeable water barrier between an active sash and a sill. The second seal is located towards an interior surface of the window and forms a substantially air-impermeable and water-impermeable barrier between the active sash and the sill. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284989 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH DOOR - A door with a display unit mounted therein. This display unit has: a first substrate; a driving circuit on the first substrate; a display device on the driving circuit; a second substrate on the display device; and a door knob on the first substrate and the second substrate. The display unit is configured to display at least one of an individual identification code, a current state of usage, current user information, a duration of use, next user information, and current time information of a predetermined space. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284990 | Motorized Gearbox Assembly with Through-Channel Design - An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor and configured to apply torque to a tilt rod of a window blind. The gearbox is configured to enable the tilt rod to pass completely through the gearbox. In certain embodiments, the gearbox includes a shaft configured to apply torque to the tilt rod. This shaft may extend from a first end of the gearbox to a second end of the gearbox and may include a through-channel to enable the tilt rod to pass completely therethrough. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284991 | Headrail Bracket for Installing a Motorized Gearbox Assembly in a Window Covering - An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a headrail bracket configured to be inserted into a headrail at an angle from a top thereof. The headrail bracket includes clips to engage a top edge of the headrail, and an attachment mechanism to attach to a gearbox assembly configured to rotate a tilt rod of a window blind tilting mechanism. In certain embodiments, the headrail bracket is a single component with a substantially low profile. This headrail bracket may span a top of the headrail. In other embodiments, the headrail bracket includes a first component to secure a first end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail and a second component to secure a second end of the gearbox assembly to the headrail. In certain embodiments, the first component slides over the first end of the gearbox assembly and the second component slides over the second end of the gearbox assembly. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284992 | Intelligent Window Covering Incorporating Security Features - An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering. A controller, incorporated into the window covering, is provided to control the gearbox assembly. A security device, such as a camera, motion sensor, audio sensor, proximity sensor, impact sensor, or the like, communicates with the controller and is configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. Such a security sensor may, for example, monitor opening and/or closing of the window, breaking of the window, or the like. In certain embodiments, operation of the window covering is triggered in response to conditions sensed by the security device. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284993 | Motorized Gearbox Assembly having a Direct-Drive Position Encoder - An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor and comprising an output shaft configured to actuate a window covering. A position encoder, directly driven by the output shaft, is configured to measure at least one of an angular position and a number of rotations of the output shaft. The angular position and number of rotations may be used to calculate an angular position of slats of a window blind and/or an amount a window covering is opened or closed. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284994 | WINDOW INCLUDING HINGED SECURITY SCREEN - A security screen window assembly including a master frame having a first side and a second side, a first screen assembly attached to the first side of the master frame, and a second screen assembly positioned adjacent to the first screen assembly and adjacent to the first side of the master frame, wherein the second screen assembly is pivotably attached to the first screen assembly to provide for pivotable movement of a first member of the second screen assembly relative to the first screen assembly. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284995 | MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - An improved Air Traffic Control Tower cab window shade system is presented, utilizing a faster motor than in prior art ATCT applications. The present invention's motor operates at 80 rpm and raises the shade material at 9.62 inches per second on a 2.3-inch diameter roller tube. This allows an average 8 foot high shade to fully raise in 10 seconds. The shade is half raised in about 5 seconds. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284996 | Smart Device Position and Orientation Synchronization Function - A method in accordance with the invention includes prompting a user to align a mobile device with a geometric feature (e.g., a window sill, corner, etc.) of a window. The method further determines a position and orientation of the window using sensors of the mobile device. Based on the position and orientation of the window, the method determines a position of the sun over time relative to the window. The method automatically adjusts a window covering of the window to take into account the position of the sun over time. For example, the method may automatically tilt slats of a window blind or open or close a window covering to take into account the position of the sun over time. A corresponding system is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284997 | Video Display Adapter for Controlling a Window Covering - A system in accordance with the invention includes a video display adapter, such as a USB or HDMI dongle, configured to generate a signal when a video display (e.g., a television, projector, etc.) is turned on or off. A controller receives the signal and automatically actuates a motorized window covering in response to the signal. In certain embodiments, the motorized window covering receives the signal directly from the video display adapter without requiring any intervening electronic devices. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284998 | Pull Cord for Controlling a Window Covering - An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a window covering actuation mechanism and a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate the window covering actuation mechanism. A pull cord is configured to receive “cord gestures” from a user. These “cord gestures” may include one or more of pull sequences, pull durations, numbers of pulls, durations between pulls, and strength of pulls. In certain embodiments, “cord gestures” may also be defined by pull direction. A controller receives the cord gestures and translates the cord gestures into commands for controlling the gearbox assembly. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 2015-10-08 |
20150284999 | Apparatus for Damping a Reel - A reel-damping apparatus includes two tubes and a ring. The first tube includes an internal thread and an internal frusto-conical face formed with a small end and a large end. The second tube includes an external thread engaged with the internal thread when the second tube is inserted in the first tube. The ring is mounted on the second tube. The ring is in tighter contact with the first tube against the rotation of the first tube on the second tube as the ring is located at the small end of the frusto-conical face than at the large end of the frusto-conical face. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285000 | Apparatus for Rolling a Roman Blind - A reel-damping apparatus includes a cylinder, a leafed wheel, a plug and a moving ring. The cylinder includes an open end, a closed end and a track formed on an internal side. The leafed wheel includes a rod, a first end, a second end, at least one leaf formed on the rod, and a thread formed on the rod. The leafed wheel is inserted in the leafed wheel except the first end. The plug is fit in the cylinder through the open end and mounted on the rod so that the plug and the cylinder are rotatable relative to the leafed wheel. The moving ring including a thread engaged with the thread of the leafed wheel and at least one fin movable along the track. Damping liquid is filled in the cylinder to damp the cylinder when the cylinder is rotated relative to the leafed wheel. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285001 | Paint bucket step ladder hook with design handle - A step ladder step hook ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150285002 | PENETRATING A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - Methods and systems for penetrating a subsurface formation are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a kicker configured to direct a drilling apparatus towards a well casing and a flexible hose configured to convey a fluid from a surface pump to the drilling apparatus. The drilling apparatus includes a drill bit configured to penetrate a well casing and a subsurface formation, and wherein the drilling apparatus is configured to pull the flexible hose into the subsurface formation as the drilling apparatus penetrates the subsurface formation. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285003 | EXTERNAL, DIVORCED PDC BEARING ASSEMBLIES FOR HYBRID DRILL BITS - A hybrid-type earth boring drill bit is described having fixed cutting blades and rolling cones with cutting elements, wherein the rolling cones are associated with a spindle assembly that may be optionally divorced from the head pin assembly, and which includes bearing members that further include a plurality of polycrystalline diamond elements. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285004 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A secondary cutting structure for use in a drilling assembly includes a tubular body, and a block, extendable from the tubular body, the block including a first arrangement of cutting elements disposed on a first blade, a first stabilization section disposed proximate the first arrangement of cutting elements, a second arrangement of cutting elements disposed on the first blade, and a second stabilization section disposed proximate the second arrangement of cutting elements. A method of drilling includes disposing a drilling assembly in a wellbore, the drilling assembly including a secondary cutting structure having a tubular body and a block, extendable from the body, the block including at least three blades, actuating the secondary cutting structure, wherein the actuating includes extending the block from the tubular body, and drilling formation with the extended block. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285005 | Rupture Cutters with High Penetration Utility - A cutting element design that includes a base portion designed to be brazed, pressed or otherwise attached into a drill bit or reaming tool where the design of the cutting element is such that forward drilling force is concentrated in a small area to improve piercement of and/or impingement into the rock to enhance shear and rupture when the element is rotated into the rock on a drill bit. The cutting element is further enabled by the use of a thick, unitary hardened surface coating on an everted working surface to dissipate heat. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285006 | BIT WITH CO-RADIAL CUTTING PROFILE AND CUTTING ELEMENT - A cutting tool may include multiple blades extending from a bit body, and multiple cutting elements coupled to the blades. First cutting elements and a second cutting element coupled to the blades may collectively define a cutting profile of the bit. The second cutting element may be substantially larger than at least some of the first cutting elements and may substantially define a nose region of the cutting profile. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285007 | CUTTING ELEMENTS INCLUDING UNDULATING BOUNDARIES BETWEEN CATALYST-CONTAINING AND CATALYST-FREE REGIONS OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SUPERABRASIVE MATERIALS AND RELATED EARTH-BORING TOOLS AND METHODS - Cutting elements for earth-boring tools may include a substrate and a polycrystalline superabrasive material secured to the substrate. The polycrystalline superabrasive material may include a first region including catalyst material in interstitial spaces among interbonded grains of the polycrystalline superabrasive material. A second region at least substantially free of catalyst material in the interstitial spaces among the interbonded grains of the polycrystalline superabrasive material may be located adjacent to the first region. An undulating boundary defined between the first region and the second region may extend from a longitudinal axis of the cutting element to a periphery of the cutting element. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285008 | DOWNHOLE CONNECTOR - A connector assembly for insertion into a hollow portion of a tool, fixture, or housing. The connector assembly may have a connector having two terminated end portions for reducing assembly time and cost with on-site termination. The connector assembly may include a first outer body having a hollow portion for insertion of at least a portion of a first insert-assembly sleeve portion. The connector assembly may have at least one retaining portion extruding radially inward and configured to be positioned into at least one radially inward groove of the first insert-assembly sleeve portion for securing at least a portion of the first terminated end portion in the first outer body. Alternatively, the first outer body may have at least two removable parts configured to connect with an outer-body sleeve portion defining a hollow portion for insertion of at least a portion of the first terminated end portion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285009 | EXPANDABLE METAL-TO-METAL SEAL CONNECTION - A threaded connection comprising a pin member formed on an end of a first tubular member. The pin member includes an inner seal pin portion, a threaded pin portion, and an outer seal pin portion. The inner seal pin portion has an inner diameter that is greater than an inner diameter of the outer seal pin portion. A box member is formed on an end of a second tubular member. The box member includes an inner seal box portion, a threaded box portion, and an outer seal box portion. The inner seal box portion has an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the outer seal box portion. The inner seal pin portion sealingly engages the inner seal box portion and the outer seal pin portion sealingly engages the outer seal box portion when the threaded pin portion is engaged with the threaded box portion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285010 | WEAK LINK FOR A RISER SYSTEM - A weak link ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150285011 | DRILL RIG AND ASSOCIATED DRILL RIG TRAVERSE SYSTEM - A drill rig | 2015-10-08 |
20150285012 | FLEXIBLE HYDROCARBON PIPELINE STORAGE INSTALLATION - The present invention relates to a vessel comprising a flexible hydrocarbon pipeline storage installation. The flexible hydrocarbon pipeline storage installation comprises an annular storage device, the storage device comprising an opening, and a tensioner, adapted to exert a pulling force on a pipeline, comprising two or moretensioner tracks defining therebetween a pipeline passage, extending between a loading end and an opposed storage end of the tensioner. The flexible hydrocarbon pipeline storage installation further comprises a pipeline loading guide, provided near the tensioner, for guiding the pipeline during loading the pipeline into the annular storage device. According to the invention, the tensioner is arranged to have an essentially vertical pipeline passage, wherein the storage end of the tensioner is situated above the opening of the annular storage device, and wherein the pipeline loading guide is provided near the loading end of the tensioner. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285013 | ALIGNING BOREHOLE DRILLING EQUIPMENT - Systems and methods are provided for aligning pressure drilling system equipment. According to such methods, a longitudinal axis of a shaft of the pressure drilling system is determined. An offset between the axis of the shaft and a longitudinal axis of a blowout preventer is determined. A first adjustment component is coupled with the blowout preventer. A second adjustment component is aligned relative to the first adjustment component based on the measured offset. The second adjustment component is coupled with the first adjustment component. A rotating control device is coupled with the second adjustment component such that an axis of the rotating control device corresponds with the axis of the shaft to account for the measured offset. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285014 | Device Relating To A Flushing Head For A Rock Drilling Machine And Rock Drilling Machine - A device for a flushing head ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150285015 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION DRILLING OF A WELLBORE - An apparatus for continuous circulation drilling comprising a tubular body having a main passage extending along a longitudinal axis of the tubular body from a first end of the tubular body to a second end of the tubular body, a side passage and a control passage, the side passage and control passage both extending through the tubular body into the main passage, the tubular body containing a valve assembly which is operable to close the main passage when the side passage is open and to close the side passage when the main passage is open, the assembly further comprising a hydraulic connector which is operable to clamp around the tubular body, the connector comprising a housing with an interior surface which is provided with first and second grooves which, when the connector is clamped around the tubular body, each form a channel which extends in continuous loop around the exterior of the tubular body, there being at least one passage extending through the housing from an exterior surface of the housing into each of the channels, wherein the tubular body is further provided with two grooves which extend around an exterior surface of the body so that, when the connector is clamped around the tubular body, the connector housing engages with the grooves, the grooves thus restricting longitudinal movement of the connector relative to the tubular body, and the side passage and control passage each connect the main passage with one of the channels formed by the connector. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285016 | DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A LATERAL WELLBORE - Disclosed is a multi-deflector assembly for guiding a bullnose assembly into a selected borehole within a wellbore. One deflector assembly includes an upper deflector arranged within a main bore of a wellbore and defining first and second channels that extend longitudinally through the upper deflector, wherein the second channel exhibits a width greater than that of the first channel, and a lower deflector arranged within the main bore and spaced from the upper deflector by a predetermined distance, the lower deflector defining a first conduit that communicates with a lower portion of the main bore and a second conduit that communicates with a lateral bore, wherein the upper and lower deflectors are configured to direct a bullnose assembly into one of the lateral bore and the lower portion of the main bore based on a length of a bullnose tip of the bullnose assembly as compared to the predetermined distance. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285017 | DOWNHOLE TOOL STRING BRAKING - A braking apparatus for a tool string positionable in a wellbore and a method of braking a tool string in a wellbore is disclosed. The braking apparatus includes: a tubular housing having at least one radial arm-bay opening; an actuating mechanism including: a wedge member mounted in an internal cavity of the housing; an axial guide rod coupled at one end to the wedge member; and a push-pull device. The push pull device includes: a biasing member casing through which the guide rod extends to contact the wedge member, a biasing member; and at least one braking arm pivotably mounted to a lower portion of the biasing member casing, wherein when the biasing member casing of the push-pull device in in a lowered position, the braking arm bears on a sloped surface of the wedge member to project the braking arm into contact with a wellbore wall. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285018 | CASING HANGER LOCKDOWN TOOLS - Various tools for locking components in place within a wellhead housing are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a lockdown tool having an inner body, an outer body coupled to the inner body, and a locking mechanism carried by the inner body. The locking mechanism can be selectively engaged by moving the outer body with respect to the inner body to secure the lockdown tool to the wellhead housing. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285019 | DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS FOR ACTUATING WELLBORE TOOLS WITH A PRESSURIZED GAS - An apparatus for activating a wellbore tool may include a first sub having a an igniter disposed in the first chamber, the igniter generating a flame output when ignited and a power charge disposed in the second chamber, the power charge generating a high pressure gas when ignited by the flame output. The well tool also includes a gas transfer sub connectable with the first sub, the gas transfer sub having: a first end receiving a portion of the power charge, a longitudinal bore, and a plurality of flow passages radiating from the longitudinal bore, the plurality of flow passages providing fluid communication between the longitudinal bore and the second chamber of the first sub; and a second sub connectable with the gas transfer sub. The second sub may include a shaft having a first end connectable with the gas transfer sub, the shaft including: a passage in fluid communication with the longitudinal bore of the gas transfer sub and a face, and a piston positioned adjacent to the face, wherein a pressure chamber is formed between the shaft face and the piston is in fluid communication with the passage of the shaft. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285020 | Coring System and Method - A system and method for obtaining soil samples is described. A coring system includes a suction carrier, a pump and a corer. The suction carrier comprises a body defining a cavity and a top portion having an aperture. The pump is positioned adjacent to the aperture and constructed and arranged to deliver fluid from the cavity. The corer is constructed and arranged to releasably engage with the suction carrier. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285021 | DOWNHOLE CUTTING TOOL - An apparatus and method of cutting an object in a wellbore including a downhole cutting tool having a source of abrasive material; a source of high pressure fluid mixable with the abrasive material; a rotatable nozzle section, the nozzle section rotatable due to a source of low pressure fluid acting on a piston surface formed on a sleeve, the sleeve rotationally and axially movable in a body of the tool; whereby the sources of high and low pressure fluid and the abrasive material are housed in the tool. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285022 | MULTI-PIECE MOLDED COMPOSITE MANDREL AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - A mandrel for downhole isolation tools includes multiple composite pieces assembled about a common longitudinal axis at one or more common joint surfaces to font′ said mandrel, wherein each of said composite pieces is configured having a cross-sectional area less than the cross-sectional area of said mandrel, and an attachment mechanism configured to secure together said common joint surfaces. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285023 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-STAGE COMPLETION - Systems and methods for completing a well, involving a fracture placement packer assembly comprising an inflatable packer positioned on an uphole side of the assembly; the inflatable packer is structured to execute repeated inflation/deflation cycles in response to an inflation/deflation procedure, and wherein the inflatable packer is a self-anchoring packer; and the fracture placement packer assembly is structured to be couplable to a conveyance device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285024 | Bridge Plug with Selectively Opened Through Passage - A bridge plug with a selectively blocked flow passage is delivered on wireline and pumped down to the desired location and set. A casing pressure test can be performed above the bridge plug while shielding the formation below from excess pressure from the pressure test. To the extent there are producing zones below the bridge plug or adjacent injection wells that could communicate with the borehole, the plug isolates those pressures from below. After the pressure test is completed, a rupture disc is blown in a passage through the bridge plug and flow is then used to deliver completion equipment to a horizontal portion of the borehole and preferably on wireline. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285025 | MULTI-STAGE WELL ISOLATION - A single element hydraulic open hole packer is provided. A method is provided for multistage isolation and fluid treatment of a borehole, in which a first frac valve tool and a second frac valve tool are provided, a first packer is mounted downstream from the first frac valve tool, a second packer is mounted between the first frac valve tool and the second frac valve tool, a third packer is mounted upstream from the second frac valve tool, at least one of the first, second and third packers being a hydraulic set packer having a single packing element, the first frac valve tool being moveable between a closed and an open position, the second frac valve tool moveable between a closed and an open position; running the liner into a wellbore; hydraulically setting the single element packers; conveying means for moving the first frac valve tool to the open position; and forcing stimulation fluid out through the first frac sleeve tool. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285026 | DISSOLVABLE ALUMINUM DOWNHOLE PLUG - A downhole plug for use in oil and gas well completions made of aluminum, dissolves in natural wellbore fluids, has a dissolvable seal made of aluminum split rings or a degradable elastomer, has a backup pump out ring, and may be provided to the well site as an interchangeable parts kit for adaption to the well's requirements, to provide an interventionless plug in a well. | 2015-10-08 |
20150285027 | POLYUREA SILICATE RESIN FOR WELLBORE APPLICATION - Described herein is a novel method of strengthening a wellbore wherein the method uses a polyurea silicate composition. In the method of strengthening an oil well, a gas well or a water well, a mixture comprising at least one isocyanate component having at least two isocyanate groups per molecule; at least one alkali metal silicate; and water is pumped through the oil well, the gas well or the water well into the annulus of the well; subsequently, the mixture is allowed to form a polyurea silicate composition; before the polyurea silicate composition sets to thereby give a polyurea matrix comprising domains of silicate. | 2015-10-08 |