43rd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170306672 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A CARGO SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SECURING A LID TO A CARGO BIN - A system comprises a hinge assembly and an anchor. The anchor has a base, a head, and a pin connecting the base and the head. The hinge assembly has an aperture and a notch narrower than the aperture extending from the aperture. The head fits through the aperture, and the notch is configured to receive the pin when the hinge assembly is translated toward the pin with the head through the aperture. The hinge assembly releasably clips to the pin to retain the hinge assembly in an engaged position when the notch receives the pin. The system may be a cargo system in a vehicle, with the lid serving as a vehicle load floor. A method of securing a lid to a cargo bin in a vehicle utilizes the system. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306673 | Device and method to restore hinge function to a malfunctioning or inoperable hinge - A device and method that relate to restoring function and operation to a malfunctioning or inoperable hinges by attaching a flexible resilient material to the malfunctioning or inoperable hinge when the function and/or operation of a partially broken hinge pin spring and/or the function and/or operation of a partially broken hinge interlocking leaf or leaves cause the hinge to malfunction when the hinge is used to connect an out-swinging closure to a fixed structure. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306674 | ELECTRIC HINGE - A method for making an electric hinge comprising providing first and second hinge plates, each hinge plate having at least one knuckle and forming in each hinge plate an open slot extending from an edge distal from the knuckle and terminating at a mid-portion of the hinge plate to the knuckle. The open slot depth is less than the thickness of the hinge plate. The method includes drilling a hole from the terminus of each open slot to the knuckle of the hinge plate and passing a wire through the hole from the terminus of the open slot to the knuckle in the first hinge plate and from the knuckle of the second hinge plate to the corresponding terminus of the second hinge plate. The method includes mating the first and second hinge plates by inserting a hinge pin through the knuckle of each hinge plates to form the electric hinge. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306675 | HINGE AND LOCKING DEVICE - An apparatus or device for securing a deck panel including: at least one hinge assembly coupled to the wall and the deck panel, the at least one hinge assembly configured to allow movement between a stored position and a work position of the deck panel; and a locking device coupled to the deck panel, the locking device having a hook configured to rotate out and engage a securing mechanism on the wall when the deck panel is moved from the work position to the stored position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306676 | FURNITURE ITEM WITH SLIDING LEAF MECHANISM - A mechanism is described for leaves of a furniture item ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306677 | HOLDER - A holder to be attached to a vehicle window plate includes a bottom portion, a first side portion provided to extend in a first direction perpendicular to the bottom portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion. A value t/w is 1.5 or more when a smallest value of distances between end portions of the first side portion and end portions of the second side portion is expressed by w, and a distance between a central portion of the first side portion and a central portion of the second side portion is expressed by t. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306678 | POPUP DEVICE - The pop-up apparatus includes a door check, a check link, the check link being configured to perform relative movement with respect to the door check between the one end and another end of the check link while being applied with a pushing force by the door check, a popup arm arranged on a side closer to the another end of the check link, the popup arm being configured to turn about a turning axis, the popup arm being configured to apply a force with a side of one end of the popup arm so as to perform the relative movement of the check link in a direction in which the vehicle door is opened, a cam portion having an outer peripheral surface and being configured to turn about a cam axis, and a crank lever configured to move along the outer peripheral surface of the cam portion. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306679 | DOOR SYSTEM TO PROVIDE CHECK FUNCTION AND ASSIST DOOR CLOSING AND OPENING IN A VEHICLE - A door system to provide a check function and door closing assistance in a vehicle is provided. The door system comprises a door hinge, a clip assembly attached to the door hinge and a door closing assist device disposed adjacent to the door hinge. The door hinge includes a body leaf fixed to a body of the vehicle, and a door leaf attached to a door of the vehicle and configured to be movable relative to the body leaf and the door leaf includes an engagement member. The clip assembly includes a check member having a distal end and a base end and the check member includes at least a first check portion adjacent to the distal end and a second check portion adjacent to the base end. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306680 | SNAP HINGE WITH DAMPED CLOSING - A snap hinge with damped closing includes a first articulated quadrilateral defined by a coupling plate associated with a fixed element, a first lever and a third lever, which are articulated to the coupling plate, and a second lever interposed between the preceding levers and is articulated thereto. A second articulated quadrilateral has a fixing plate associated with a movable element with which are associated and articulated respective ends of the second lever and of a fourth lever, the opposite end of which is associated and articulated with the first lever. The plates have various arrangements with respect to each other, rotating about a substantially horizontal rotation axis as the hinge moves between open and closed configurations. The hinge has at least one damping element that acts during closing and is interposed directly between the coupling plate and the second lever. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306681 | Method and System for Detecting an Obstruction of a Passenger Door - A method of detecting an obstruction of a passenger door on a public transit vehicle comprising the steps of: recording the profile of the actuator (motor) current vs. door position following initiation of an opening or closing of the door; based on the recorded profile of actuator current vs. door position acceptable increase in motor current for one or more discrete positions following initiation of opening or closing the door indicative of no obstruction; and comparing an instant current profile to the acceptable increase and indicating a potential door obstruction if the current exceeds the acceptable increase. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306682 | VENT OPERATOR - An operator assembly may move a window vent relative to a frame. The operator assembly includes a stationary member, an arm and a drive member. The arm is mounted for rotation relative to the stationary member between an open position and a closed position. The drive member is received in a channel defined by the stationary member for linear motion therein relative to the stationary member and the arm among a first position in which the drive member engages a locking feature of the window vent, a second position in which the drive member is spaced apart from and disengaged from the locking feature without rotating the arm out of the closed position, and a third position in which the drive member is further spaced apart from the locking feature. Movement of the drive member between the second and third positions moves the arm between the closed and open positions. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306683 | MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR EMPLOYING MEMS-BASED INERTIAL MEASURING UNIT FOR GATHERING BARRIER PARAMETER DATA - The invention relates to a movable barrier operator with a microelectromechanical positioning sensor, or a movable barrier operator that employs an inertial measuring unit to receive a signal associated with a barrier position, and communicate that signal to one or more devices. A device in communication with the movable barrier operator may be enabled for receiving information pertaining to the barrier and for providing commands that actuate the barrier at precise barrier parameters. In an exemplary embodiment, a movable barrier such as a swing-arm gate may be accurately controlled without requiring manual positioning mechanisms, or otherwise require physical components to set the gate's open and closed limits. Additionally, accurate information may be communicated to a user device, for monitoring and providing maintenance to the movable barrier system. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306684 | NON-CONTACT OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit adapted to connect to a power source. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to detect an obstacle and cease movement of the closure member in response to the obstacle being detected. Additionally, the control unit is configured to release a latch and apply power to a motor in response to the obstacle not being detected. The control unit is also configured to determine whether the closure member is in a full open position, and continue to apply power to a motor coupled to the closure member if the closure member is not in the full open position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306685 | DOOR SYSTEM WITH SENSOR UNIT AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENT - A door system for a public transit vehicle with at least one door opening and a door that closes this door opening includes a sensor unit, which does three-dimensional and touch-free scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of the door opening and at least one communication element for the context-based communication with passengers based on readings by the sensor unit. A process for monitoring and controlling door systems of a public transit vehicle are also provided including the steps of touch-free and three-dimensional scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of a door opening with a sensor unit and measuring distances, shapes, and movements of objects by evaluating the readings of the touch-free and three-dimensional scanning. The process also includes issuing context-based information to affected passengers via a communications system, whereby the information is based on readings from the sensor unit. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306686 | LOCKABLE FIREARM CABINET - Devices for securing and retaining firearms that include either a lockable firearm cabinet or a firearm securement system. The cabinet includes a receptacle; a locking device and locking mechanism; a spring for biasing the locking mechanism in the locked position; and a bar for overriding the locking mechanism. The securement system includes a wall mounted plate for securing a firearm thereto; a release mechanism that allows the firearm to be removed and electronics for wirelessly communicating with a computer and the firearm to provide information regarding removal of the firearm or firearm cartridge from the wall mounted plate. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306687 | Removable Door or Window Frame Assembly - A frame assembly for installation into a door or window casing is provided. The casing has a top and two side studs. The assembly includes a head jamb, a pair of side jambs, and a pair of connecting mechanism. The head jamb is removably securable to the top stud. Each side jamb is removably securable to a respective one of the two side studs. Each connecting mechanism for connecting a respective one of the side jambs with a corresponding end of the head jamb includes a first component and a second component. The first component is provided on the head jamb, and the second component is provided on the side jambs. The first and second components are removably engageable, and allow the frame assembly to be installed and uninstalled from the door or window casing. A method for removably installing the frame assembly is also provided. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306688 | Electrical Mullion Receptacle - A door mullion receptacle box assembly includes a toe plate, a channel box and block components. When a mullion is removed from a building/room opening, the toe plate may be fixed in the mullion receptacle box thus creating a uniform threshold across the width of the door openings. Using the assembly described herein, however, there are no large diameter holes in the top of the toe plate and no projections into the opening that could be a trip hazard. The present assembly replaces traditional fixed sill blocks mounted to the floor, or to the top of a threshold to anchor the bottom of conventional mullions. A typical mullion is locked in place with a lock at the top of the mullion. When installed, this mullion is placed over the sill block at the sill and tilted into place and locked into a header block at the top of the mullion. However because the components of the conventional sill blocks project up into the mullion from the thresholds, they become a trip hazard and a liability when the mullion is temporarily removed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306689 | INSPECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE - This application teaches a flush mount, quick inspection portal for aircraft. An object of the invention is to provide a flush inspection portal that will allow quick access into inspection areas. Another object of the invention is to reduce the number of man hours required for periodic inspection of aircraft. Another object of the invention is to reduce the number of man hours required for periodic inspections. Another object of this invention is to provide a flush inspection portal that is durable against extreme temperature changes and vibrations. Another object of the invention is to provide inspection portals that may replace cover plates as an after factory add on or in manufacturing. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306690 | HIGH SPEED PARALLEL PROCESS INSULATED GLASS MANUFACTURING LINE - A high speed parallel manufacturing line for manufacturing insulated glass units, the manufacturing line including a gas filling topping press that mates a spacer applied lite supplied to the topping press and a topping lite supplied to the topping press to create an insulated glass unit and fills the insulated glass unit with a non-air gas. A heating station applies localized heat to adhesive of the spacer material. A sealing press applies pressure to the insulated glass unit and facilitates further sealing of the spacer material to the spacer applied lite and the topping lite. The line may include a fourth corner sealer that completes sealing of the airspace of the IGU prior to finishing of the IGU. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306691 | DOOR STRUCTURE WITH THERMAL BRIDGE BREAKS - The invention refers to a door structure with thermal bridge brake defined by a door element mounted through hinges on a metal frame; characterized by such door element being defined by an inner metal panel and an outer metal panel bent in the shape of an idler; with celeron hearths provided on the perimeter as thermal bridge break element, defining a middle cavity filled with expanded polyurethane or other materials with isolating properties. Such inner and outer metal panels are joined on the perimeter, through welding points. The metal frame consists of a hollow outer metal frame and a hollow inner metal frame filled with expanded polyurethane or other materials with similar isolating properties, with a celeron hearth between them as a thermal bridge break element, joined by welding points in specific areas. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306692 | MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED DOOR SEAL - An automatic door seal is provided for sealing the gap between the lower edge of a door and a threshold. The seal is magnetically actuated so as to move downward into sealing engagement with the threshold when the door is closed and raises out of engagement when the door is opened. A transmission assembly converts horizontal movement from the magnetic force into vertical movement for the seal. Springs provide a reset force when the magnetic force is eliminated so as to retract the seal strip whenever the door is moved from the closed position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306693 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A SCREEN WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PANELS - A lighting fixture and a system for controllably blocking egress from and ingress to a predetermined area are provided. The barrier system includes a barrier panel including a barrier screen that is at least one of transparent and translucent such that viewing the predetermined area through the barrier system is permitted, said barrier screen is removable from said barrier panel and replaceable with another different barrier screen selectable by a user, said barrier screen comprising a portal through the barrier screen sized to accommodate a pet. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306694 | RESTRICTION MEMBER FOR PLEATED SHADE ASSEMBLIES - A pleated shade assembly includes a shade having multiple pleated portions formed transversely formed on the front side thereof. Any two of the pleated portions adjacent to each other have an overlapped portion which is a combination of two respective longitudinal sides of the adjacent pleated portions. A restriction member is located at the rear side of the shade and connected between the top and the bottom of the shade. The restriction member restricts expansion of the pleated portions so as to prevent the pleated portions from being overly deformed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306695 | RESTRICTION DEVICE FOR RESTRICTING WIRES FROM BEING PULLED OUT FROM SHADE - A window shade includes a top box, a bottom bar and a shade connected between the top box and the bottom bar. Multiple wire units extend through holes of the shade. Each wire unit includes two connection wires and multiple cross wires which are spaced and transversely connected between the connection wires. Each wire unit has an operation wire for controlling the shade, the operation wire alternatively extends between the cross wires along the longitudinal direction of the shade. The holes in the shade each include two passages formed at two inner ends thereof. The connection wires extend through the two passages. At least one tooth extends from each of two insides of each of the holes and located between the two passages. When the wire unit is pulled outward, the cross wires are restricted by the teeth so that the operation wire is restricted from being pull out. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306696 | Motorized System with Position Calibration, Circuit Protection and Detection of Motor Stoppage - A motorized system that allows for calibration by a user, and that features circuit protection and detection of motor stoppage. A motorized window-blind system is an example of such a system and is disclosed herein. In particular, a circuit is featured that comprises a TRIAC, or “triode for alternating current,” and TVS diodes, or “transient-voltage-suppression diodes,” providing voltage protection to various types of motor-related electronic components. A controller is disclosed that features measurement of voltage that is induced on a secondary winding of a motor, in order to detect certain events that occur during the operation of the motor. A calibration method is also disclosed that can account for one or both of the protection circuit and event-detecting controller. The calibration method accounts for human interaction and, in doing so, is intended toward making a calibration process of a motorized household system less prone to human error. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306697 | RANGE OF MOTORIZED-DRIVE DEVICES FOR SCREENING BLINDS - A range of motorized-drive devices ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306698 | ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE FOR PERSONS OR DEVICE FOR COUNTING PERSONS DESIGNED AS A TURNSTILE - An access control device for persons designed as a turnstile ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306699 | Downhole Motor, Drill String Provided with Such a Motor and Method of Releasing a Stuck Drill Bit Attached to Such a Motor - A downhole motor ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306700 | HYDRAULIC TOOLS, DRILLING SYSTEMS INCLUDING HYDRAULIC TOOLS, AND METHODS OF USING HYDRAULIC TOOLS - A hydraulic tool includes a rotor rotatably disposed within a stator. At least an inner portion of the stator and/or at least an outer portion of the rotor is configured to be installed in a drill string in either of two inverted orientations along a longitudinal axis of the hydraulic tool. The rotor is configured to rotate within the stator in either of the two orientations. A method includes disposing a rotor within a cavity defined by a stator, passing a fluid through the stator to rotate the rotor, and reversing the stator or the rotor. A drilling system includes a fluid source, a hydraulic tool, a drive shaft operatively associated with the rotor of the hydraulic tool, and a drill bit operatively associated with the drive shaft. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306701 | IMPROVING GEOSTEERING INVERSION USING LOOK-AHEAD LOOK-AROUND ELECTROMAGNETIC TOOL - System and methods for performing look-ahead and look-around (LALA) inversion are provided. Measurements of formation properties accumulated by a downhole LALA tool are obtained during different stages of drilling a wellbore through layers of an underground formation. A distribution of formation properties measured for the layers behind a current layer is determined. A formation model for look-ahead inversion is defined based on the determined distribution of formation properties behind the current layer. Measurements of the current layer's formation properties collected by the downhole LALA tool are obtained. A distribution of formation properties for one or more layers ahead of the current layer is estimated based on the formation model and the measurements of formation properties obtained for the current layer. The estimated distribution includes a gradient transition of formation properties between the current layer and the one or more layers ahead of the current layer. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306702 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIRECTIONAL DRILLING - A method for wellbore directional drilling includes selecting a starting and stopping spatial position of at least one portion of the wellbore. A sequence of sliding and rotary drilling operations within the portion is determined to calculate a wellbore trajectory. The sequence has at least one drilling operating parameter. The operations include a constraint on the drilling operating parameter or the calculated trajectory. The calculated trajectory includes a projected steering response of a steerable motor in response to the at least one drilling operating parameter. Drilling the portion of the wellbore is started. A spatial position of the wellbore during drilling is determined at at least one point intermediate the starting and stopping positions. Using a relationship between the projected steering response and the drilling operating parameter, the drilling parameter and/or the constraint are adjusted based on the measured spatial position and the stopping spatial position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306703 | HYBRID MECHANICAL-LASER DRILLING EQUIPMENT - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for utilizing hybrid mechanical-laser drilling tools, such as drill bits and hole-openers, are provided. Such drilling tools may include mechanical cutters in addition to laser cutting mechanisms designed to focus laser beams toward a subterranean formation. The mechanical cutters and laser cutting mechanisms may work in combination to advance a wellbore through the subterranean formation. The drilling tools may be controlled to vary the amount of energy output through the mechanical drilling via the cutters and through the laser-assisted drilling via the lasers. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DOWNHOLE TOOL COMPONENTS - A method is provided for manufacturing a segment of a drill string, such as a tubular tool, from a plurality of layers. The method includes arranging a plurality of layers based on a selected length of the segment. Each of the plurality of layers includes an aperture that is received over an alignment feature that restricts movement of the plurality of layers to two or fewer degrees of freedom. A joining process is performed to join the plurality of layers, which may include at least one replacement layer. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306705 | A PIPING BODY HAVING AN RFID TAG - A piping is provided with an RFID tag for identifying the piping, wherein the piping comprises a first end section for being coupled to a second piping and a second end section for being coupled to a third piping. The piping further comprises a mid-section in between the end sections. The RFID tag is provided in an elongate recess that is formed in the piping and that extends in a tangential direction parallel to a surface of the mid-section of the piping. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306706 | A MARINE RISER - A marine riser includes at least two riser sections which are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The at least two riser sections extend between a subsea installation and a suspension device arranged above the subsea installation. At least one of the at least two riser sections includes at least one pipe having a heat exchanger. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306707 | Friction Based Thread Lock For High Torque Carrying Connections - Certain aspects and examples of the disclosure herein are directed to a device for allowing downhole drilling tubing to withstand greater torques. Certain examples may allow a tube segment to experience a higher torque without the need for increasing the tube or thread size. Certain examples provide for a roller or sprag configuration positioned with respect to a tube segment that allows the tube segment to withstand higher torques. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306708 | A CENTRALIZER WITH LOW FRICTION BUTTONS AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - A centralizer with low friction buttons comprising a plurality of collars including a first collar and a second collar; a plurality of bow springs, each bow spring having a first end and a second end; and a plurality of low friction buttons. The plurality of bow springs extend between the first and second collar such that the first and second end of each bow spring is connected to the first and second collar respectively; the plurality of low friction buttons are mounted on the bow springs such that they act as the only point of contact between the centralizer and borehole during movement of the pipe casing while getting it to the total depth during drilling operation, said buttons being of the type whose coefficient of friction is lesser than the rest of the body of the centralizer. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306709 | Sub For Accommodating Large Devices - A sub, downhole tool, and method for manufacturing thereof, are disclosed. The sub may include one or more flow channels, each of which may be defined in part by a longitudinal groove formed along an exterior of a collar. One or more flow channel cover may be connected to the collar. The longitudinal grooves position the flow channels further outward to provide more volume within the collar that may be used for housing one or more devices. Upper and lower blind bores are fluidly coupled to the longitudinal grooves by angled through bores to complete the flow channels. A medial bore, which may be fluidly isolated from the flow channels, may be provided to house a device, such as an instrument, detector, or circuitry. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306710 | A METHOD FOR PLACING AND REMOVING PIPE FROM A FINGER RACK - A system for placing and removing pipe from a finger rack of a drilling rig, the system comprising a pipe handling apparatus ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306711 | Hydraulic Whipstock Anchor - A whipstock anchor is hydraulically set and locked in the set position. Release occurs with a pull induced component failure that relieves hydraulic pressure that allows the slips to retract. Release can occur with a remotely actuated circuit that burns a retainer for a piston whose movement opens a vent or initiates a chemical reaction to undermine a lock ring. Movement of a single cone or opposed cones extends the slips. The cone angles being different (cone angles do not have to be different, it is preferred to have the slip angles different) adds a skew to the slips and positions the top of the whipstock against the tubular top in a horizontal run. A bottom cap is removable to convert to setting by set down weight or to attach a hydraulically operated packer below the slips. Slips can be extended with radial movement of pistons. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306712 | MECHANICAL CORE JAM INDICATOR FOR CORING TOOLS, CORING TOOLS INCLUDING SUCH CORE JAM INDICATORS, AND RELATED METHODS - Core jam indicators for use with coring tools include a plug coupled with an inner barrel and configured to selectively close the entrance of the inner barrel. The plug has at least one fluid port extending through a wall of the plug between an interior and an exterior of the plug. The mandrel at least partially covers the at least one fluid port of the plug in an activated position and the at least one fluid port is at least partially uncovered by the mandrel in a deactivated position. The mandrel is coupled to the inner barrel. A piston force acting on the mandrel resulting from a pressure difference above and below the mandrel acts over an area smaller than a maximum transverse cross-sectional area of the inner barrel. Coring tools include such core jam indicators. Components are provided and assembled to form such core jam indicators. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306713 | Device and System for Use in Monitoring Coring Operations - A system for monitoring coring operations has a sensor | 2017-10-26 |
20170306714 | Wireline Operated Dump Bailer And Method For Unloading Of Material In A Well - This invention relates to a dump bailer ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306715 | A RETRIEVABLE SUBSEA APPARATUS WITH A PRESSURE AND VOLUME COMPENSATING SYSTEM - A retrievable subsea apparatus ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306716 | Coiled Tubing Degradable Flow Control Device - An assembly for inclusion in a tool string conveyed via coiled tubing within a wellbore. The assembly includes a mandrel having a passage for receiving fluid via the coiled tubing. The assembly further includes a packer disposed about the mandrel and expandable into sealing contact with a wall of the wellbore in response to receiving the fluid from the passage. The assembly also includes a flow control device controlling flow of the fluid from the passage into the packer. The flow control device includes a degradable material that is reactive to the fluid. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306717 | Method and Apparatus for Use in Well Abandonment - Apparatus, in the form of a eutectic alloy plug ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306718 | WOUND COMPOSITE CORE FOR MOLDED COMPONENTS - An apparatus and a technique related to a composite member of two different composite materials is disclosed. Aspects include a technique which may include forming a first portion using a first composite material and forming a second portion molding a second composite material over the first portion. Aspects further include a millable frac or bridge plug may be created. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306719 | Drill String Apparatus with Integrated Annular Barrier and Port Collar, Methods, and Systems - A drill string apparatus includes an upper casing section having a port collar. The port collar provides a controllable opening from an interior of the upper casing section to an annulus around the upper casing section. A lower casing section is coupled to the upper casing section through a swivel. The lower casing section includes an external casing packer and a casing pad coupled to an external portion of the lower casing section. The external casing packer is expandable to an annulus around the lower casing section before a cement operation to avoid cement loss circulation to weak formation below the packer. Methods and systems are also disclosed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306720 | WELL TREE HUB AND INTERFACE FOR RETRIEVABLE PROCESSING MODULES - The present disclosure relates to providing a hub coupled into a production tree, manifold, or other equipment, and a base module that is attachable to and retrievable from the hub. The base module may be reconfigurable. The base module may be configured to receive other modules that are reconfigurable, wherein the other modules are retrievable from the base module. The hub provides a dedicated space or support at or near the production tree or equipment for using the base module. An interface is provided between the base module and the production tree. A fluid conduit provides a fluid path across or through the interface. The hub may be part of the interface such that the module can fluidly couple to the fluid conduit and the production tree across the interface via the hub. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306721 | WELLBORE SYSTEMS WITH ADJUSTABLE FLOW CONTROL AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - It is sometimes desirable to differentially regulate fluid flow in a subterranean formation using autonomous inflow control devices (AICDs), but they are not readily configurable in the field at present. Wellbore systems providing adjustable flow control may comprise: a wellbore pipe having a flow control assembly fixedly coupled thereto, the wellbore pipe having an interior space, an outer surface, and one or more AICDs establishing a fluid connection between the interior space and the outer surface of the wellbore pipe, and the flow control assembly comprising one or more flow chambers defined on the outer surface about the one or more AICDs, one or more inlets being fluidly connected to the one or more flow chambers; wherein the one or more inlets are configured to accept a plug for occluding fluid flow therethrough, so as to limit access of a fluid to an entry location of the AICDs. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306722 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FLOW COMMUNICATION WITH A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - In one aspect, there is provided a flow control apparatus comprising a confirmation profile that is establishable, in response to completion of a wellbore operation that has changed a condition of the flow control apparatus, for releasably retaining an indicator tool that is being displaced within the wellbore via a workstring. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306723 | VALVE FOR USE WITH DOWNHOLE TOOLS - An apparatus and method relating to down-hole production equipment for use in an oil well environment is provided. The apparatus and method are for selectively isolating fluid flow through a production packer or other down-hole tubular device. The apparatus and method use a ball valve, which is moved from an open position to a closed position by lateral or axial movement of the tubing string as opposed to by rotating the tubing string. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306724 | AUTOMATIC TRIGGERING AND CONDUCTING OF SWEEPS - Methods and systems for automatically performing a sweep operation in a borehole penetrating an earth formation including conveying a drillstring through a borehole, the drillstring having one or more sensors located thereon, determining that a sweep operation should be performed based on information obtained from the one or more sensors, determining characteristics of a pill to be used for a sweep operation based on information obtained from the one or more sensors, preparing a pill in accordance with the determined characteristics, deploying the pill into the drillstring and conveying the pill through the drillstring, and monitoring the sweep operation while the pill is within the drillstring and verifying the sweep operation. At least one of the determination that a sweep operation should be performed, the determination of the pill characteristics, or the preparation of the pill is performed automatically. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306725 | APPARATUS FOR POWER GENERATION IN A FLUID SYSTEM - A turbine has a flow pathway with an inlet in communication with the fluid channel. A rotor is disposed in the flow pathway and is rotatable around a rotation axis under the action of fluid flowing along the flow pathway. The rotation axis of the rotor is oblique to an axis extending along the fluid channel. The outlet of flow pathway may return fluid to the fluid channel. The turbine may also be provided with a flow control arrangement so as to vary the flow of fluid past the rotor and to prevent the rotor from damage. The rotor may be positioned apart from the fluid channel and so as not to obstruct the fluid channel. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306726 | STUCK PIPE PREDICTION - Disclosed are various embodiments for a prediction application to predict a stuck pipe. A linear regression model is generated from hook load readings at corresponding bit depths. A current hook load reading at a current bit depth is compared with a normal hook load reading from the linear regression model. A current hook load greater than a normal hook load for a given bit depth indicates the likelihood of a stuck pipe. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306727 | OPTIMIZING COMPLETION OPERATIONS - A system for optimizing a completion operation includes an interface to equipment and sensors for performing the completion operation. The interface supplies control signals to the equipment and obtains measurement signals from the sensors. The system further includes a short-term optimizer that derives a current job state based at least in part on the measurement signals, and that further adjusts the control signals to optimize a short-term cost function. The short-term cost function includes a difference between the current job state and a desired job state derived from optimized values of a set of decision variables. The system further includes a long-term optimizer module that determines the optimized values based on a long-term cost function, the long-term cost function accounting for at least a long-term reward and a final state cost. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306728 | OUTER TUBE FOR A PERFORATING GUN - An outer tube for a perforating gun is provided that includes an inner wall and an outer wall and also a wall thickness (D) and a length (L), wherein the outer tube has a hardness over its entire longitudinal extent along the length (L) and its transverse extent along the wall thickness (D), wherein the hardness of the outer tube is reduced, in at least one region, to an extent (T) measured from the outer wall to the inner wall, wherein, in this region, the outer tube has a reduced hardness (HV) on its outer wall, said reduced hardness being reduced in this region by at least 5% in relation to the hardness (H) of the inner wall. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306729 | Unitary Body Bypass Plunger and Valve Cage - A bypass plunger combines a unitary or one-piece hollow body-and-valve cage, retains a dart valve within the valve cage portion of the hollow body using a threaded retaining nut secured by crimple detents. A series of helical grooves surround the central portion of the outer surface of of the hollow body of the plunger to control spin during descent. A canted-coil-spring disposed within the retaining nut functions as a clutch. The valve cage includes ports that may be configured configured to control flow through the plunger during ascent. Other embodiments include clutch assemblies using canted-coil springs with split bobbins, and valve sterns surfaced to achieve specific functions. Combinations of these features provide enhanced performance, durability and reliability at reduced manufacturing cost, due primarily to the simplicity of its design. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306730 | ROD DRIVEN CENTRIFUGAL PUMPING SYSTEM FOR ADVERSE WELL PRODUCTION - A downhole assembly of an artificial lift system includes: an adapter for connection to production tubing; a receptacle shaft; an up-thrust bearing; a centrifugal pump; and a down-thrust bearing. The receptacle shaft has a latch profile for receiving a latch fastener of a drive coupling and a torsional profile for mating with the coupling to longitudinally and torsionally connect thereto. The up-thrust bearing includes: a thrust driver longitudinally and torsionally connected to the receptacle shaft; and a thrust carrier connected to the adapter. The centrifugal pump includes: a diffuser connected to the adapter; a pump shaft torsionally connected to the receptacle shaft; and an impeller connected to the pump shaft. The down-thrust bearing includes: a thrust driver longitudinally and torsionally connected to the pump shaft; and a thrust carrier connected to the adapter. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306731 | Methods and Apparatus for Providing ESP Stage Sequential Engagement - A method for providing artificial lift with an electric submersible pump system includes providing an electric submersible pump system having a motor, a pump assembly, a seal assembly, and a shaft assembly extending along a central axis from the motor to the pump assembly. The pump assembly includes two or more pump sections and a coupling with a transmission mechanism is located between the two or more pump sections. The motor rotates a motor shaft segment of the shaft assembly that is in engagement with a first pump section and starts the first pump section. One of the transmission mechanisms is moved from a disengaged position to an engaged position where the coupling conveys the rotation of the motor shaft segment to the adjacent shaft segment and starts another of the two or more pump sections. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306732 | AUTOMATIC Y-TOOL - A Y-tool is configured for use with a pumping system that includes an electric submersible pump and bypass tubing. The Y-tool includes a slave valve assembly that controls access to the bypass tubing. The Y-tool also includes a master valve assembly driven by pressure from the electric submersible pump and a linkage assembly connected between the master valve assembly and the slave valve assembly. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306733 | FLUID EXPANSION CHAMBER WITH PROTECTED BELLOW - An electric submersible pumping system includes a motor filled with motor lubricant, a pump driven by the motor, and a fluid expansion chamber connected to the motor. The fluid expansion chamber includes a seal bag filled with a seal bag lubricant and a bellows contained within the seal bag. The bellows includes an interior in fluid communication with the motor and an exterior in fluid communication with the seal bag lubricant. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306734 | DOWNHOLE WET GAS COMPRESSOR PROCESSOR - A fluid processor for use in a downhole pumping operation includes a fluid processing stag, a nozzle stage and a gas compressor stage. The nozzle chamber is configured as a convergent-divergent nozzle and the variable metering member is configured for axial displacement within the convergent section to adjust the open cross-sectional area of the nozzle. A method for producing fluid hydrocarbons from a subterranean wellbore with a pumping system includes the steps of measuring a first gas-to-liquid ratio of the fluid hydrocarbons and operating a motor within the pumping system to operate at a first rotational speed. The method continues with the steps of measuring a second gas-to-liquid ration of the fluid hydrocarbons with the sensor module, where the second gas-to-liquid ratio is greater than the first gas-to-liquid ratio, and operating the motor at a second rotational speed that is faster than the first rotational speed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306735 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ARTIFICIAL LIFT, AND IMPROVED DOWNHOLE ACTUATOR FOR SAME - Embodiments provide a system, apparatus and method for artificial lift including a hydraulic downhole rodless pump actuator. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306736 | Method for Introducing an Inductor Loop Into a Rock Formation - An induction device and method for introducing an inductor loop into a rock formation to heating an oil reservoir in the rock formation to extract oil extraction, wherein a first inductor bore is chilled for introducing a first inductor arm, a second inductor bore is drilled for introducing a second inductor arm, at least one intersecting bore is drilled to create a first area of intersection with the first inductor bore and a second area of intersection with the second inductor bore, the first inductor arm is introduced into the first inductor bore and the second inductor arm is introduced into the second inductor bore, and at least one connecting arm is introduced into the intersecting bore for electrically conductive connection to the two inductor arms in the two areas of intersection so as to form the inductor loop. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306737 | FORMATION FRACTURE FLOW MONITORING - Present embodiments are directed to a method that includes receiving inputs indicative of a property of a fracture present within a dynamic fracture network, assigning an orientation to each of the plurality of fractures, and receiving variables representative of the endpoints of the fracture between a first junction and a second junction of the plurality of junctions. The method also includes determining a linear system representing fluid flow within the fracture based on Navier-Stokes equations, as a function of the variables at the first junction and the second junction. The method further includes displaying a simulation representative of a fluid flow through the fracture based on the junction conditions via a display coupled to the processing component. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306738 | DOWNHOLE FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - A downhole flow control device includes a housing, an inlet port, an outlet port and a valve seat surface surrounding the inlet port. A valve plate is mounted within the housing to move between an open position in which the valve plate is separated from the valve seat surface to define a separation flow path therebetween to permit flow in a forward direction from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, and a closed position in which the valve plate is engaged with the valve seat surface to close the separation flow path to restrict flow in a reverse direction from the fluid outlet to the fluid inlet. At least one of the valve seat and valve plate defines a geometry to encourage an increase in static pressure of fluid flow in the separation flow path when the valve plate is in the open position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306739 | GAIN SCHEDULING BASED TOOLFACE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING TOOL - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for a gain scheduling based toolface control system for a rotary steerable drilling tool are disclosed. The method includes determining a desired toolface of a drilling tool, calculating a toolface error by determining a difference between a current toolface and the desired toolface, determining a plurality of operating points of the drilling tool, selecting one of the plurality of operating points based on a current operating point of the drilling tool, determining a model based on the selection, calculating a correction to correct the toolface error, the correction based on the model, transmitting a signal to the drilling tool such that the signal adjusts the current toolface based on the correction, and drilling a wellbore with a drill bit oriented at the desired toolface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306740 | FEEDBACK BASED TOOLFACE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING TOOL - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for a feedback based toolface control system for a rotary steerable drilling tool is disclosed. The method includes determining a desired toolface of a drilling tool, calculating a toolface error, calculating a correction to correct the toolface error by: estimating, using a model, an output of each of a plurality of states of the model based on an input to each of the states of the model and determining a desired input to each of the plurality of states, beginning at the toolface, based on a desired output of at least one of the plurality of states connected to a particular state, transmitting the signal to the input component of the drilling tool such that the signal adjusts the current toolface based on the correction, and drilling a wellbore with a drill bit oriented at the desired toolface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306741 | ESTIMATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC TOOL SENSITIVITY RANGE - A system and method to control drilling based on determining a sensitivity range of an electromagnetic tool include obtaining a resistivity model over an interval of depths, obtaining an original tool response from the resistivity model over the interval of depths for a tool configuration, and positioning an artificial layer in the resistivity model to generate a modified resistivity model. The method also includes obtaining a modified tool response from the modified resistivity model and iteratively performing the positioning the artificial layer and the obtaining the modified tool response, estimating the sensitivity range according to a position of the artificial layer when a normalized difference between the original tool response and the modified tool response reaches a threshold value, and assigning a different confidence level to information obtained from the resistivity model beyond the sensitivity range and controlling the drilling based on the resistivity model and the confidence level. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306742 | NONLINEAR TOOLFACE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING TOOL - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for a nonlinear toolface control system for a rotary steerable drilling tool is disclosed. The method includes determining a desired toolface of a drilling tool, calculating a toolface error by determining a difference between a current toolface and the desired toolface, generating a model to describe the dynamics of the drilling tool, modify the model, based on at least one intermediate variable, to create a modified model, calculating a correction to reduce the toolface error, the correction based on the modified model, transmitting a signal to the drilling tool such that the signal adjusts the current toolface based on the correction, and drilling a wellbore with a drill bit oriented at the desired toolface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306743 | DIRECTIONAL DRILLING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method for forming a wellbore in an earth formation includes positioning a drill string in a wellbore; the drill string including a bottom hole assembly (BHA) that includes a steering unit, one or more sensors responsive to one or more formation properties, and one or more sensors responsive to the current orientation of the BHA in a wellbore. The method also includes receiving information from the BHA related to the formation properties and information related to a current orientation of the BHA in the wellbore and processing the information using computing device that is either a programmable optical computing device or a quantum computing device. The computing device calculates the position of formation features with respect to current wellbore position in real time and compare the current position to a prescribed path. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306744 | Downhole Electrode Apparatus, Systems, And Methods - Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a stabilizer element attached to a downhole tool housing. The stabilizer element includes at least a portion of a surface that is not parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tool housing, and that does not contact a borehole wall during operation. An electrode element is attached to the portion of the surface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306745 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUCKER ROD PUMP JACK VISUALIZATIONS AND ANALYTICS - A computer-implemented method may comprise attaching a plurality of wireless sensors to a pump jack; receiving time-stamped data from at least some of the plurality of wireless sensors attached to the pump jack, at least one of the plurality of wireless sensors comprising an accelerometer and a gyroscope and being attached to a crank arm of the pump jack; synchronizing the received time-stamped data; from the synchronized time-stamped data, calculating and generating information related to: a downhole load versus polished rod position of the pump jack; a relative balance of a counterweight of the pump jack relative to a horse head of the pump jack; deviations from a nominal acceleration profile of a bridle of the pump jack; and an angle of inclination of the bridle of the pump jack; and selectively generating, on a computing device, visualizations of the generated information. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306746 | Formation Monitoring Through the Casing - A formation monitoring well system accurately measures formation electrical properties behind the casing to determine water-oil contact positions and/or to assess the integrity of the cement seal over the life of the well. The well system includes a casing string having one or more formation monitoring modules embedded therein, each having a toroid sensor. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306747 | DOWN HOLE SURVEYING - In one aspect, there is disclosed an apparatus for indexing a device about an indexing axis, the apparatus comprising an indexing drive mechanism comprising a drive portion configured in driving engagement with a driven member for indexing the device about the indexing axis. The driven member is arranged in operable association with an assembly comprising at least one resilient element arranged so as to be capable of transitioning to/from a state of bias such that exposure of the device to any undesirable physical forces is reduced to at least some extent. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306748 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING WELLBORE TORTUOSITY - The present disclosure describes measuring bending moments within a drillstring or tool string to identify deflections (or “dog-legs”) within the string. In some systems, the bending moments a plurality of strain gauges. In some such systems the strain gauges will be arranged in a selected spacing around the circumference of the tool string, in many examples, at a common plane extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the string proximate the strain gauges. The bending moments may be further evaluated to provide a measure of wellbore tortuosity. For example, the bending moments may be utilized to define a radius of curvature associated with the determined bending moments, which may be further correlated with a directional measurement to apply a direction to the bending moment, and therefore to the tortuosity an any given location. In many examples, the above measurements and determinations will be performed in essentially real time during a drilling operation; and will in some cases be used to perform remedial measures, where dictated. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306749 | MEASUREMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for use in measuring a property of an environment or an object in, or adjacent to, an elongated space ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306750 | Transposition Of Logs Onto Horizontal Wells - In some embodiments, a method for transposition of logs onto a horizontal well path may include collecting vertical situational data from a plurality of depths of a vertical well in a geological formation and collecting horizontal situational data from a plurality of locations along the horizontal well path in the geological formation. The method further includes collecting geological data associated with the plurality of depths of the vertical well and generating pseudo-logs for the horizontal well path based on the plurality of depths and the associated geological data for the plurality of depths. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306751 | FLUID ANALYSIS WITH CORIOLIS EFFECT FLOWMETER - A downhole tool includes a membrane to separate water from a formation fluid and a meter that operates as a densitometer and a Coriolis effect flowmeter. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306752 | IN-SITU BOREHOLE FLUID SPEED AND ATTENUATION MEASUREMENT IN AN ULTRASONIC SCANNING TOOL - An example casing and cement evaluation tool may include a tool body and a rotating portion coupled to the tool body. A first transducer may be coupled to the rotating portion at a radial offset from a longitudinal axis of the tool. A second transducer may be coupled to the rotating portion at a different radial offset from the longitudinal axis of the tool. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306753 | FLUID FLOW LOCATION IDENTIFICATION POSITIONING SYSTEM, METHOD OF DETECTING FLOW IN A TUBULAR AND METHOD OF TREATING A FORMATION - A method of detecting flow in a tubular includes disposing an identifier within a component, the component including a seat configured to receive a plug member thereon, the identifier disposed separately from the seat; arranging the component within the tubular to position the identifier at a selected location within the tubular; flowing fluid through the tubular and subsequently through the component within the tubular and past the identifier within the component; releasing at least trace amounts of the identifier into the fluid when the fluid flows past the identifier; and detecting the at least trace amounts of the identifier in the fluid at a location uphole of the component. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306754 | Well Communication System - A system that is usable with a well includes a telemetry network; a plurality of receivers that are arranged in groups; and a plurality of concentrators that are associated with the groups of receivers. A given concentrator is adapted to acquire data from an associated group of the receivers, and the concentrators communicate the data to an Earth surface of the well using a plurality of frequencies that are allocated among the concentrators. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306755 | MUD PULSE TELEMETRY USING GRAY CODING - A system can include a well tool operable to transmit a fluid through an interior of the well tool. The system can also include a transmitter coupled to the well tool. The transmitter can select a parameter of a pressure waveform using a Gray code that corresponds to the parameter and generate the pressure waveform in the fluid. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306756 | CUTTING APPARATUS - A cutting apparatus suitable for creating tunnels and subterranean roadways includes independently pivoting supports that each carry a respective independently pivoting arm and a rotatable cutting head. Each cutting head via the supports and arms, is configured to slew laterally outward in a sideways direction and to pivot in a vertical upward and downward direction. The supports and arms are mounted on a linear moving sled carried by a main frame. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306757 | SHIELD-CARRIED NONCONTACT FREQUENCY-DOMAIN ELECTRICAL REAL-TIME ADVANCED DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shield-carried noncontact frequency-domain electrical real-time advanced detection system and method. Noncontact electrodes are installed on a cutter head of a shield tunneling machine, current is emitted and received using capacitance coupling, the electrodes are connected to a host via a multi-way swivel joint, measured data is inversed and interpreted in real time, and the prediction result is transmitted to a control system of the shield tunneling machine so as to provide a technical support for safety construction of the shield tunneling machine; the noncontact electrodes are installed on the shield cutter head. Real-time advanced detection of geology in front of a tunnel face can be realized in the tunneling process, so that the requirement for quick tunneling construction is met, and the efficiency of advanced geological detection of the shield tunneling machine is improved; and an electrode system is only installed on the cutter head. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306758 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A cutting apparatus suitable for creating tunnels and subterranean roadways includes independently pivoting supports that each carry a respective, independently pivoting arm and a rotatable cutting head. Each cutting head, via the supports and arms, is configured to slew laterally outward in a sideways direction and to pivot in a vertical upward and downward direction. The supports and arms are mounted on a linear moving sled carried by a main frame. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306759 | CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A cutting apparatus suitable for creating tunnels and subterranean roadways includes independently pivoting supports that each carries a respective independently pivoting arm and a rotatable cutting head. Each cutting head via the supports and arms is configured to slew laterally outward in a sideways direction and to pivot in a vertical upward and downward direction. The supports and arms are mounted on a linear moving sled carried by a main frame. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306760 | ECCENTRIC SCREW PUMP - The invention relates to an eccentric screw pump, comprising at least one stator ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306761 | IMPELLER AND ROTARY MACHINE - This impeller is provided with: an impeller body formed in a disk-like shape and having a boss hole section formed therein, the boss hole section allowing a rotating shaft to be fitted therein; and compressor blades provided on the front surface side of the impeller body so as to protrude from the hub surface of the impeller body. The impeller consists either of a first resin member and a second resin member, which are engaged with each other and which consist of a resin, or of a resin member and a metallic member, which are engaged with each other. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306762 | VARIABLE PITCH FAN FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine airflow member is disclosed having spherical interface shapes at a tip end and a hub end. In one embodiment, the airflow member is a fan blade. The spherical interface shapes can be convex or concave. In one form, the tip end spherical shape is axially shifted aft relative to a hub end. The tip end can include relatively little forward portion in an expanding flow path with predominant portion of the tip end in a contracting flow path. Such a configuration can occur with a midpoint and trailing edge located in the contracting flow path. A center of gravity of a swept airflow member having spherical end shape can be located on a pivot axis of the airflow member. Divot depressions can be provided to permit concave flow path shapes. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306763 | BUILD-UP STRATEGY FOR A CROWN BASE OF A TURBINE BLADE, AND TURBINE BLADE - Applying material along parallel welding lines per welding layer, and by changing direction of extension of the welding tracks by 90° for the next welding layer, provided. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306764 | AIRFOIL FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A method and apparatus for minimizing engine weight for a turbine engine by utilizing one or more discrete protuberances disposed on an engine component wall. The wall can have a nominal thickness to decrease engine weight while the protuberances can provide increased discrete thicknesses for providing one or more cooling holes. The increased thickness at the protuberances provides for an increased thickness to provide sufficient length to increase cooling hole effectiveness. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306765 | AIRFOIL WITH VARIABLE SLOT DECOUPLING - The present disclosure is directed to an airfoil for a gas turbine rotor blade. The airfoil includes a pressure side wall and a suction side wall connected to the pressure side wall at a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion. The pressure side wall and the suction side wall collectively define an internal cavity within the airfoil. A plurality of pins is disposed within the internal cavity. The trailing edge portion defines a first cooling passage having a first inlet spaced apart from a first outlet by a first length and a second cooling passage comprising a second inlet spaced apart from a second outlet by a second length. The first length is greater than the second length. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306766 | TURBINE BLADE HAVING AN INNER MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TURBINE BLADE - A turbine blade having a casing and having an inner module, wherein a cooling medium can flow through the inner module both in a longitudinal direction and in a radial direction, and the inner module is attached to the casing by fixed bearings and floating bearings. A method for producing a turbine blade having an inner module and having a casing is produced by selective laser melting. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306767 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE AND TURBINE - A turbine rotor blade comprises: a blade effective part; a snubber disposed on radially outer side of the blade effective part; a platform disposed on radially inner side of the blade effective part; and an implanted part disposed on radially inner side of the platform. A first flow path is formed inside the implanted part for a cooling medium to pass through. A second flow path is formed inside the platform for the cooling medium having passed through the first flow to pass through. A blade effective part flow path is formed inside the blade effective part for the cooling medium having passed through the second flow path to pass through. A snubber flow path is formed inside the snubber for the cooling medium having passed through the blade effective part flow paths to pass through. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306768 | TURBINE ENGINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein is an interlocking shroud assembly for a turbine engine with a plurality of radially extending, circumferentially spaced airfoils terminating in a shroud element and having opposing radial sides with first and second interlock elements. Further provided is a method of forming a shroud about a plurality of rotating blades in a turbine engine. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306769 | CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE - A novel ceramic matrix composite is disclosed for forming components that are operable in high temperature environments such those in gas turbine engines and the like. The ceramic matrix composite can include at least one layer of non-crimped fibers positioned substantially parallel to one another. A relatively small diameter elastic fiber can be constructed to stitch the non-crimped fibers together and a ceramic matrix may be deposited around the at least one layer of non-crimped fibers. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306770 | THERMAL BOUNDARY PROTECTION SYSTEM - A thermal boundary protection system including one or more carbon nanotubes for increased durability is disclosed. The thermal boundary protection system may include a bond coat applied on an outer surface of a base material, a thermal barrier coating applied on an outer surface of the bond coat, and a plurality of carbon nanotubes extending from the bond coat at least partially into the thermal barrier coating. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306771 | ROTOR WITH OVERHANG AT BLADES FOR A LOCKING ELEMENT - A rotor for an engine is provided. The rotor comprising a rotor base part that has fastening grooves for rotor blades that are arranged in succession around a rotational axis along a circumferential direction, multiple rotor blades that are respectively supported in a form-fit manner inside a corresponding fastening groove by means of a blade root, and at least one securing element for the axial securing—with respect to a rotational axis—of at least one of the rotor blades at the rotor base part. The at least one securing element has two edges that are arranged at a radial distance to one another and through which the securing element is supported in a form-fit manner at the rotor base part, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, at the at least one rotor blade. | 2017-10-26 |