51st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140367038 | LABELLING UNIT, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LABELLING CONTAINERS - A labeling unit for applying labels to containers includes a label removing device, a vacuum drum, and a gluing device. The vacuum drum receives labels at a first transfer position and delivers them to a second transfer position. The gluing device is arranged within an angular region of rotary motion of the vacuum drum between the first and second transfer positions. The vacuum drum moves labels past the gluing device. The label removal device removes either labels or label residues that remain on the vacuum drum in the angular region. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367039 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPACTING A CHARGE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for compacting a charge of composite material. These systems and methods may utilize a vacuum compaction device to compact the charge of composite material on a supporting surface. The vacuum compaction device may be reusable and may be configured to define an enclosed volume when positioned on the supporting surface and may include a barrier structure and a sealing structure that is configured to form a fluid seal when compressed between the supporting surface and the barrier structure. The vacuum compaction device also may include a vacuum distribution manifold that is in fluid communication with and configured to selectively apply a vacuum to the enclosed volume. Application of the vacuum to the enclosed volume may decrease a pressure within the enclosed volume and transition the vacuum compaction device from an undeformed configuration to a deformed configuration, thereby compacting the charge of composite material on the supporting surface. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367040 | MULTILAYER PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILMS WITH A (METH)ACRYLIC-BASED ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL - The present invention is directed to a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) film, having a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and at least an opposing layer, wherein the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition with a (meth)acrylic-based elastomeric material comprising a reaction product of polymerizable material comprising: (a) a first monomer which is an alkyl (meth)acrylate ester of a primary alcohol R | 2014-12-18 |
20140367041 | WAFER DICING USING FEMTOSECOND-BASED LASER AND PLASMA ETCH - Methods of dicing semiconductor wafers, each wafer having a plurality of integrated circuits, are described. A method includes forming a mask above the semiconductor wafer, the mask including a layer covering and protecting the integrated circuits. The mask and a portion of the semiconductor wafer are patterned with a laser scribing process to provide a patterned mask and to form trenches partially into but not through the semiconductor wafer between the integrated circuits. Each of the trenches has a width. The semiconductor wafer is plasma etched through the trenches to form corresponding trench extensions and to singulate the integrated circuits. Each of the corresponding trench extensions has the width. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367042 | SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHARACTERIZING A PLASMA - A system includes a probe arranged in a plasma processing chamber of the plasma processing system. A capacitor has one end connected to the probe. An RF source is configured to selectively supply an RF signal including RF bursts to another end of the capacitor. A plasma characterizing computing device is configured to collect a set of process data from the probe by measuring current supplied to the capacitor and voltage at the capacitor; identify a relevancy range for the set of process data, wherein the relevancy range includes process data collected after the capacitor begins discharging and before the capacitor is fully discharged; determine a set of seed values based on the process data in the relevancy range; and employ the relevancy range and the set of seed values as initial values for curve fitting corresponding to the one of the RF bursts to reduce a number of curve-fitting iterations. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367043 | METHOD FOR FAST AND REPEATABLE PLASMA IGNITION AND TUNING IN PLASMA CHAMBERS - Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatus for plasma processing in a process chamber using an RF power supply coupled to the process chamber via a matching network. In some embodiments, the method includes providing RF power to the process chamber by the RF power supply at a first frequency while the matching network is in a hold mode, adjusting the first frequency, using the RF power supply, to a second frequency during a first time period to ignite the plasma, adjusting the second frequency, using the RF power supply, to a known third frequency during a second time period while maintaining the plasma, and changing an operational mode of the matching network to an automatic tuning mode to reduce a reflected power of the RF power provided by the RF power supply. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367044 | Methods for Automatically Determining Capacitor Values and Systems Thereof - A method for automatically performing power matching using a mechanical RF match during substrate processing is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of parameters for the substrate processing wherein the plurality of parameters including at least a predefined number of learning cycles. The method also includes setting the mechanical RF match to operate in a mechanical tuning mode. The method further includes providing a first set of instructions to the substrate processing to ignore a predefined number of cycles of Rapid Alternating Process RAP steps. The method yet also includes operating the mechanical RF match in the mechanical tuning mode for the predefined number of learning cycles. The method yet further includes determining a set of optimal capacitor values. The method moreover includes providing a second set of instructions to a power generator to operate in a frequency tuning mode. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367045 | Hammerhead TCP Coil Support for High RF Power Conductor Etch Systems - The chamber, having a ceramic window disposed in a ceiling of the chamber is provided. Included is a ceramic support having a plurality of spokes that extend from a center region to an outer periphery, and each of the spokes include a hammerhead shape that radially expands the ceramic support in a direction that is away from an axis of a spoke. Also included is a plurality of screw holes disposed through the ceramic support. The plurality of screw holes defined to enable screws to connect to a TCP coil having an inner and outer coil. The outer coil is to be disposed under the hammerhead shape of each of the spokes, and a radial gap is defined between each of the hammerhead shapes. The radial gap defines a non-continuous ring around the outer coil. A plurality of screws are disposed through the screw holes for attaching the TCP coil. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367046 | ENHANCED PLASMA SOURCE FOR A PLASMA REACTOR - Embodiments of an apparatus having an improved coil antenna assembly that can provide enhanced plasma in a processing chamber is provided. The improved coil antenna assembly enhances positional control of plasma location within a plasma processing chamber, and may be utilized in etch, deposition, implant, and thermal processing systems, among other applications where the control of plasma location is desirable. In one embodiment, an electrode assembly configured to use in a semiconductor processing apparatus includes a RF conductive connector, and a conductive member having a first end electrically connected to the RF conductive connector, wherein the conductive member extends outward and vertically from the RF conductive connector. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367047 | EDGE RING ASSEMBLY FOR PLASMA ETCHING CHAMBERS - An edge ring assembly used in a plasma etching chamber includes a dielectric coupling ring and a conductive edge ring. In one embodiment, the dielectric coupling ring has an annular projection extending axially upward from its inner periphery. The dielectric coupling ring is adapted to surround a substrate support in a plasma etching chamber. The conductive edge ring is adapted to surround the annular projection of the dielectric coupling ring. A substrate supported on the substrate support overhangs the substrate support and overlies the annular projection of the dielectric coupling ring and a portion of the conductive edge ring. In another embodiment, the dielectric coupling ring has a rectangular cross section. The dielectric coupling ring and the conductive edge ring are adapted to surround a substrate support in a plasma etching chamber. A substrate supported on the substrate support overhangs the substrate support and overlies a portion of the conductive edge ring. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367048 | Mechanical assembly for urging the circumferential segments of a tire-building drum into fully-expanded positions - A tire-building drum having a hollow main shaft and a swing arm rotatably positioned about the main shaft for moving the circumferential surface-defining segments of the drum between collapsed positions and fully-expanded positions as the swing arm is rotatably moved about the swing arm from a first angular position thereabout to a second angular position thereabout includes a mechanical assembly for acting between the swing arm and the main shaft so that upon rotation of the swing arm about the main shaft to its second position thereabout, the mechanical assembly biases the swing arm about the main shaft to continually urge the circumferential segments into the fully-expanded positions. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367049 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS AND COMPONENT SUPPLYING METHOD - A component supplying apparatus has a tape guide part for guiding a carrier tape, a blade for entering between a top tape and a base tape, a first tape press part for facing the carrier tape on upstream side of a top tape removing position, a first biasing part for biasing the first tape press part to have the carrier tape held between the tape guide part and the first tape press part and to attain positioning of the carrier tape in thickness direction thereof, a sprocket wheel for wedging the carrier tape into between the tape guide part and the first tape press part, and a second biasing part for pressing the carrier tape against the tape guide part by a second tape press part. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367050 | Apparatus and Method for Self Adhesive Balancing Weight Liner Removal - An apparatus for removal of the liner of a self-adhesive balancing weight is disclosed. A stripper wheel or stripper belt is rotated in close proximity over the surface of a balancing weight, and interacting with the liner and pulling the liner off from the balancing weight by means of a plurality of teeth. The speed of the stripper wheel or stripper belt is slightly higher than the speed of motion of the balancing weight. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367051 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING A PEELABLE SEAL - A container or array of containers that is are sealed with a peelable seal is transported via a conveyor along a processing path toward a desealing station at which an adhesive surface having a width substantially the same as or greater than the width of the seal is pressed against the upper surface of the peelable seal. A collection rod applies a downward pressure on the adhesive surface, pressing it against the seal and keeping the container or container array in position on the conveyor as the plate moves with the conveyor. As the leading edge of the seal passes the collection rod, the adhesive surface is rolled upward, away from the plane of the seal, pulling up on the leading edge of the seal to separate it from the container or container array while the container or container array is held down by the roller. The removed seal is then discarded. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367052 | DOUBLE ROMAN SHADE CURTAIN AND DOUBLE ROMAN SHADE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a double roman shade curtain which is configured to include a cord | 2014-12-18 |
20140367053 | DOUBLE ROMAN SHADE CURTAIN AND DOUBLE ROMAN SHADE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a double roman shade curtain which is configured to include a first curtain | 2014-12-18 |
20140367054 | CORD EMBEDDED ROMAN SHADE CURTAIN AND CORD EMBEDDED ROMAN SHADE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a cord embedded roman shade curtain which is configured to include a curtain | 2014-12-18 |
20140367055 | CONNECTING MEANS COMPRISING A HATCH AND A BELLOWS - A connecting means provides a connecting passage between a first compartment of a vehicle and a storage means located in a second compartment of the vehicle. The first and the second compartment are separated by a wall. A catering system for a vehicle includes the connecting means. A method provides a sealed connecting passage between a first compartment of a vehicle and a storage means located in second compartment of a vehicle. The connecting means includes a frame, a hatch arrangement for selectively closing and opening a frame aperture with a hatch cover and a bellows arrangement including a flexible bellows. The flexible bellows can be extended from the frame to a storage means located in the second compartment of the vehicle. A continuous passage defined by the flexible bellows and the frame provides a sealed connecting passage between the first compartment and the storage means. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367056 | Accordion Shutter Hinge Assembly - A hinge assembly connecting adjacent panels of an accordion shutter includes a hinge member having a pair of curved arms and a pair of panel connection members each having a pivot shaft. The pivot shafts are received within the corresponding curved arms and retained for rotation therein with the tips of the curved arms received in arm receiving channels of the panel connection members. The adjacent panels may be oriented at an angle of less than 180° with respect to each other when both panel connection members are rotated to positions wherein the tips of curved arms are engaged by the closed ends of the arm receiving channels. The base of the hinge member also has a pair of shoulders, and the adjacent panels are oriented approximately parallel when the panel connection members are rotated to positions wherein the panel connection members are engaged by the shoulders. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367057 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AND SYCHRONIZING MOVEMENT OF A PLURALITY OF ROLLER SHADES - Presented is a method of calibrating and synchronizing movement of at least two roller shades with respect to each other. One of the roller shades is designated as a reference shade and the other as a slave shade. The total number of encoder counts required to move each of the roller shades from fully open to a fully closed is determined. A correction factor for the slave shade is calculated and used to correct the error in the position of the slave shade relative to the reference shade caused by variation in the length of flexible shade material wound around each of the roller shades. The reference shade is moved a desired number of encoder counts in a predetermined amount of time. Simultaneously, the slave shade is moved a corrected number of encoder counts in the same amount of time thereby correcting errors in the rotation rate. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367058 | METHOD OF MAKING A WIPER/TOWEL PRODUCT WITH CELLULOSIC MICROFIBERS - A method of making a wiper/towel product includes compactively dewatering a nascent web having cellulosic microfibers and an apparently random distribution of fibers. The dewatered web is applied to a transfer surface. The web is belt-creped from the transfer surface utilizing a creping belt. The belt-creping step occurs under pressure in a belt creping nip. The web is dried to form a dried web having a plurality of fiber-enriched hollow domed regions protruding from an upper side of the web. The hollow domed regions have a sidewall of a relatively high local basis weight formed along at least a leading edge thereof. The web also has connecting regions of a relatively lower local basis weight forming a network interconnecting the hollow domed regions, and transition areas provided with upwardly and inwardly inflected consolidated fibrous regions that transition from the connecting regions into the sidewalls of the hollow domed regions. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367059 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD - The present invention relates to a process of making paper or paperboard in which a cellulosic thin stock is provided and subjected to one or more shear stages and then drained and a moving screen to form a sheet which is dried, wherein the process employs a retention system which is applied to the thin stock, said retention system comprising as components i) a blend of different cationic polymers and ii) a microparticulate material, in which the blend of cationic polymers comprises, a) a cationic polymer having a charge density of at least 3 mEq per gram and a molar mass of greater than 700,000 Da, b) a cationic polymer having a charge density of below 3 mEq per gram and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 3 dl/g, wherein one of the components of the retention system is dosed into the thin stock after the final shearing stage and the other is dosed into the thin stock before the final shearing stage. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367060 | FIBROUS SHEET THAT DISINTEGRATES IN WATER, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAID FIBROUS SHEET, CORE CONSISTING OF STRIPS OF SAID FIBROUS SHEET - A fibrous sheet having a basis weight of between 20 and 1000 g/m | 2014-12-18 |
20140367061 | SOFT BATH TISSUES HAVING LOW WET ABRASION AND GOOD DURABILITY - A multi-ply bath tissue includes a first ply providing a first surface of the bath tissue. The first ply includes first and second layers. The first layer of the first ply forms the first surface. The first layer of the first ply includes a temporary wet strength resin. The second layer of the first ply is substantially free from a temporary wet strength resin. A second ply provides a second surface of the bath tissue. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367062 | SOFT BATH TISSUES HAVING LOW WET ABRASION AND GOOD DURABILITY - A multi-ply bath tissue includes a first ply providing a first surface of the bath tissue. The first ply includes first and second layers. The first layer of the first ply forms the first surface. The first layer of the first ply includes a temporary wet strength resin. The second layer of the first ply is substantially free from a temporary wet strength resin. A second ply provides a second surface of the bath tissue. The second ply includes first and second layers. The first layer of the second ply forms the second surface. The first layer of the second ply includes a temporary wet strength resin. The second layer of the second ply is substantially free from a temporary wet strength resin. The bath tissue has a CD wet tensile strength of between about 55 grams to about 75 grams. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367063 | FIBROUS SHEET THAT DISINTEGRATES IN WATER, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAID FIBROUS SHEET, CORE CONSISTING OF STRIPS OF SAID FIBROUS SHEET - A fibrous sheet having a basis weight of between 20 and 1000 g/m | 2014-12-18 |
20140367064 | METHOD OF SIMULTANEOUSLY MANUFACTURING A PLURALITY OF CRANKSHAFTS - A method of simultaneously manufacturing a plurality of crankshafts includes positioning a single core within a cavity of a mold having a first half and a second half together forming an exterior shape of the plurality of crankshafts. The exterior shape of each of the plurality of crankshafts produced thereby includes a plurality of pin bearing journals and a plurality of main bearing journals. The method also includes introducing via a mechanism into the cavity a molten metal to form the plurality of crankshafts. As the molten metal flows into the cavity and around the single core, a hollow section extending through at least one of the plurality of pin bearing journals and at least one of the plurality of main bearing journals of each of the plurality of crankshafts is formed. A system for simultaneously manufacturing a plurality of reduced mass crankshafts using the above method is also disclosed. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367065 | THIN ROLL STRIP CASTER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A method of casting a thin strip is disclosed. The method includes assembling a pair of side dams adjacent end portions of counter-rotating casting rolls through which a strip of metal can be cast to permit a casting pool of molten metal to be formed supported by the casting surfaces of the casting rolls, assembling a metal delivery system above the casting rolls delivering molten metal to form a casting pool supported on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls above the nip and confined by the pair of side dams, assembling a mechanical screw drive to move axially the side dams toward the casting pool, counter-rotating the casting rolls such that the casting surfaces of the casting rolls each travel inwardly to produce a cast strip downwardly from the nip, and moving the side dams axially inward toward the casting pool at a rate of between 0.4 and 5.0 mm/hour by actuation of the mechanical screw. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367066 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A CAST STRIP WITH MATERIAL PROPERTIES WHICH ARE ADJUSTABLE OVER THE STRIP CROSS SECTION - A method for producing a cast strip from steel with properties that can be adjusted across a cross section and a length of the strip, includes applying a coating mass comprising a carrier liquid with additives contained therein to a side of a rotating cast band of a horizontal strip cast system, drying the coating mass for removing liquid components of the coating mass, applying a steel melt to the side of the rotating cast band via a melt container, wherein the dried coating mass is materially united with the applied steel melt; and allowing the steel melt to solidifiy to a pre-strip. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367067 | SUBSEA HEAT EXCHANGER - A subsea heat exchanger comprising a bundle of tubes comprising at least one tube winding arranged to operate submerged in water and effective for guiding a fluid to be cooled by surrounding water in contact with the tube, the bundle of tubes defining a longitudinal extension and a perimeter. A plurality of nozzles are distributed in spatial relation to said perimeter, wherein the nozzles are effective for discharging jets of water impinging on the tubes, the nozzles oriented to induce, in the ambient water volume, a displacement that passes the perimeter at a plurality of locations and directions. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367068 | GROUND SOURCE COOLING APPARATUS FOR SOLAR ENERGY ELECTRICITY GENERATING SYSTEM - A ground source cooling apparatus applied to a solar power generation system. The apparatus includes a circulating medium ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140367069 | FLOOR-POSITIONED AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A floor-positioned air-conditioning apparatus including a housing including a fan and a heat exchanger; a forward blowing control member rotatably arranged at a forward air outlet formed in a housing front surface at a position near a housing top surface; and an upward blowing control member rotatably arranged at an upward air outlet formed near the housing front surface are included. The forward blowing control member closes the forward air outlet and the upward blowing control member closes the upward air outlet during operation stop. The forward blowing control member closes the forward air outlet and the upward blowing control member is rotated and opens the upward air outlet during cooling operation. The upward blowing control member closes the upward air outlet and the forward blowing control member is rotated and opens the forward air outlet during heating operation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367070 | APPARATUS FOR PRE-HEATING POTABLE WATER IN AIRCRAFT WITH WASTE HEAT - An apparatus for pre-heating potable water in aircraft with waste heat includes an air to water heat exchanger having a heat exchanger housing with an inlet end that receives heat from one or more of a galley insert exhaust air inlet, a galley appliance exhaust air inlet and an air chiller exhaust air inlet. A potable water supply inlet supplies potable water to the air to water heat exchanger, which transfers heat to the potable water, and a potable water supply outlet supplies heated potable water, such as to a galley insert or galley appliance, for example. An exhaust air outlet vents cooled exhaust air from the air to water heat exchanger. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367071 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING AN ALTERNATING EVAPORATION AND CONDENSATION PROCESS OF A WORKING MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method for executing an alternating evaporation and condensation process of a working medium on a heat transfer surface provided simultaneously as an evaporation and condensation surface. The method is characterized in that, during a respective operating cycle from in each case an condensation process and in each case an evaporation process, a condensate film of the working medium which forms during the condensation process is stored permanently in situ on the heat transfer surface and is then evaporated from the heat transfer surface during the evaporation process. In terms of the apparatus, the heat transfer surface ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140367072 | HEAT PIPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Method for manufacturing a heat pipe is disclosed. A tube and a vessel mesh are provided. Solder paste in a pattern is coated on the vessel mesh. The vessel mesh is rolled into a vessel and the vessel is placed in the tube. The tube is heat to weld to the vessel to the tube. The present disclosure also provides an exemplary heat pipe having a vessel welded therein. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367073 | LIQUID TRANSPORT MEMBRANE - A cooling device includes an electroosmotic liquid transport membrane and a passage through which a fluid to be cooled can flow. The passage has a wall which includes the electroosmotic liquid transport membrane. The membrane is arranged to transport liquid to effect evaporative cooling such that the fluid in the passage can be cooled. The fluid in the passage is a liquid and the cooling device is arranged so that in use, the liquid being transported to effect evaporative cooling is transported through the electroosmotic liquid transport membrane out of the passage. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367074 | Heat Transport Apparatus - A heat transport apparatus that is thermally connectable to an object to be temperature adjusted includes a plurality of heat pipes thermally connected along a heat transport direction to form a heat transport path. The heat transport apparatus is used under an environment at or below a melting point of a working fluid of at least one heat pipe among the plurality of heat pipes. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367075 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER - To provide a plate heat exchanger free from degradation of gaskets which form a flow path through which a high-temperature fluid flows. In the plate heat exchanger, a plurality of heat transfer plates | 2014-12-18 |
20140367076 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONER AND VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONER - A heat exchanger for a vehicle air-conditioner includes a plurality of fins arranged parallel to one another and a plurality of heat transfer tubes extending parallel to one another through the fins. The fins are cut by a corrugated cutter from a band material having through-holes through which the heat transfer tubes are to extend. A row pitch Dp of the heat transfer tubes is expressed as “Dp=C+D+2W+28 for 0<δ2014-12-18 | |
20140367077 | COMPLEX HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLY - A complex heat dissipation assembly, which includes: a heat conduction plate assembly composed of multiple electroconductive heat conduction plates, the heat conduction plate assembly having a contact face in contact with the heat source; and a heat spreader assembly composed of multiple heat spreaders, which are able to quickly transversely conduct heat. The heat spreaders are disposed between the heat conduction plates in contact therewith. Each heat spreader has a proximal-to-heat-source section and a distal-from-heat-source section. The heat conduction plate assembly and the heat spreader assembly cooperate with each other to complexly conduct and spread the heat of the heat source in different directions so as to uniformly and quickly dissipate the heat. Accordingly, the heat is prevented from accumulating around the heat source. In this case, the temperature will not locally abnormally rise. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367078 | Use Of An Anistropic Fluoropolymer For The Conduction of Heat - The present invention relates to the use of an anisotropic fluoropolymer having a different intrinsic thermal conductivity in at least two directions as a heat conducting material in a thermally conductive article, to a thermally conductive article comprising said anisotropic fluoropolymer and to a process for the production of said anisotropic fluoropolymer. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367079 | EXTERNAL BODY TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR USE WITH A HVAC SYSTEM - A HVAC system is provided. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes (1) a sensor being configured to measure a body condition of a user and having a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit body condition information, and (2) a HVAC controller having a receiver configured to receive the body condition information and being configured to adjust a current conditioning set point of the HVAC system to a temporary conditioning set point based on the body condition information. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367080 | RFID ENABLED CABINET HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED DRAWER - An automated system and associated method for storing items comprises a cabinet having at least one refrigerated drawer using a temperature control device and a non-temperature controlled drawer. The drawer design is such that temperature gradients throughout the drawer are minimized. Faraday cages are provided about each drawer to support separate RFID readers to monitor the items in each drawer. The temperature-controlled drawer is insulated so that adjacent non-temperature controlled drawers are not significantly affected by the temperature of the temperature-controlled drawer and they may exist at room temperature. An automatic RFID data detection system determines the temperature requirements of medical items in the temperature-controlled drawer and controls the temperature control device to maintain the required temperature. A temperature logging system for the temperature controlled drawer is provided. A separate RFID reader determines if a temperature-controlled item has been placed in a non-temperature controlled drawer and if so, an alert is provided. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367081 | COOLING SYSTEM - An object in one aspect is to supply, to an electronic device, cooling fluid of a temperature lower than a temperature of an environment in which the electronic device is set. A cooling system has an electronic device, a supply pipe, a discharge pipe, and a heat exchange portion. The supply pipe supplies cooling fluid to the electronic device, and the discharge pipe discharges cooling fluid from the electronic device. The heat exchange portion exchanges heat between the supply pipe and the discharge pipe in a case in which a temperature of cooling fluid flowing through the supply pipe is lower than a dew point of an environment in which the electronic device is set. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367082 | DIVERTER FLOW LINE INSERT PACKER SEAL - A diverter for redirecting drilling fluid in oilfield applications includes a support housing and a diverter body disposed therein. A lateral opening defined in the diverter body permits fluid communication between an interior passage of the diverter body and a lateral now outlet defined by the support housing. A pair of flow-line seals disposed radially between the support housing and the diverter body includes a flow-line seal disposed on axially upper and lower sides of the lateral flow outlet. The flow-line seals include a pair of substantially rigid support rings and first and second sealing bodies adhered thereto. The first sealing body is affixed to an inner diameter wall of the first and second support rings and extends to axially upper and lower walls of the support rings. The second sealing body is bonded axially between the support rings. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367083 | MODULAR CHANGEABLE FRACTIONATION PLUG - A modular changeable fractionation plug for use in a wellbore with a crown engagement and a plug receiving end formed on a mandrel which is adapted to be a caged ball configuration, a drop ball configuration and a bridge plug configuration. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367084 | Snorkel Tube with Debris Barrier for Electronic Gauges Placed on Sand Screens - A sensing system comprises at least one gauge disposed in a wellbore, a sensing link coupled to the at least one gauge, and a debris barrier coupled to the sensing link. The debris barrier comprises a housing coupled to the sensing link, and a barrier element configured to reduce the transport of particulates from the wellbore into the sensing link. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367085 | MODIFIED TUBULAR - A positioning member ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140367086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STORING CORE SAMPLES AT HIGH PRESSURE - A sampling tool to sample core samples from a wellbore is disclosed. A core sampling storage module includes a pressure housing to store a plurality of core samples, a core tube within the pressure housing, the core tube to store a plurality of core samples drilled from a downhole formation, a pressure housing cover that is configured to be selectively rotated to an open position or a closed position, an activation mechanism to receive a command, and based on the command, open or close the pressure housing cover, a push rod to selectively install a plug to cover the core tube, wherein when the plug is installed the pressure housing maintains a pressure. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367087 | METHOD OF MODIFICATION IN OIL RESERVOIRS USING RESIDENT MICROORGANISMS AND NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION THROUGH BIOLOGICAL WETTABILITY ALTERATION - A method for improving oil recovery includes determining a specific nutrient package or formulation for stimulating and altering resident microorganisms to increase wettability of reservoir rock formations in oil reservoirs. Once determined, the specific nutrient package is applied to the oil reservoir to stimulate the resident microorganisms. The stimulating application is followed by a period of nutrient limitation where the physiology and surface characteristics of the resident microorganisms are altered. Once altered, the resident microorganisms interact with the reservoir rock formations to change the adhesion tension of the reservoir rock formation to a more water wet condition so that oil will flow more freely rather than be bound to the rock surface. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367088 | METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL PERMEABILITY MODIFICATION OF OIL RESERVOIRS USING RESIDENT MICROORGANISMS AND NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION - A method of increasing oil recovery from oil reservoirs includes the step of conducting a series of lab analysis that lead to a specific nutrient formulation followed by or in parallel with a genetic analysis of resident microorganisms in water produced from an oil reservoir to determine if the population of oil interactive microorganisms may be modified to produce a change in oil-water relative permeability of an oil reservoir. The series of analyses are conducted to determine the contents of a specific nutrient formulation package to optimize changes in the resident microorganisms to enhance oil recovery by changing oil-water relative permeability in the oil reservoir. Next the specific nutrient formulation is applied to stimulate some of the resident microorganisms to interact with oil contained in the reservoir rock formations. The stimulation step is followed by limiting the specific nutrient formulation to alter or modify the physiology and surface characteristics of the targeted microorganisms. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367089 | METHOD OF GRAVITY ASSISTED MICROBIOLOGICALLY ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY BY IMPROVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF NUTRIENTS INTRODUCED INTO OIL PRODUCING ROCK FORMATIONS - A method of improving oil recovery includes the step of selecting an oil containing rock formation having geologic structures and well completions with vertical permeability that allow a structurally high water injection point. Through a series of analyses a nutrient water mixture is determined and injected at the injection point to stimulate resident microorganisms through gravity dispersion of nutrient materials. A period of limitation is allowed to permit changes in the size or hydrophobic properties of the microorganisms. Through interaction with the stimulated resident microorganisms, oil, trapped in a pore space, is freed to accumulate with upward gravity separation for production. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367090 | BIOLOGICAL AUGMENTATION OF LOW SALINITY WATER FLOODING TO IMPROVE OIL RELEASE USING NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION OF INJECTED LOW SALINITY WATER - A method of enhancing oil recovery includes the step of determining a specific nutrient package used to initiate a microbiological response under actual reservoir conditions in combination with low salinity water injection. Once determined, the specific nutrient package is applied to at least one targeted well to stimulate resident microorganisms such that size or hydrophobic properties are beneficially altered so that interaction with oil contained in a reservoir rock formation is improved. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367091 | WELLBORE FLUIDS INCORPORATING MAGNETIC CARBON NANORIBBONS AND MAGNETIC FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON NANORIBBONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A wellbore fluid may include an oleaginous continuous phase, one or more magnetic carbon nanoribbons, and at least one weighting agent. A method of performing wellbore operations may include circulating a wellbore fluid comprising a magnetic carbon nanoribbon composition and a base fluid through a wellbore. A method for electrical logging of a subterranean well may include placing into the subterranean well a logging medium, wherein the logging medium comprises a non-aqueous fluid and one or more magnetic carbon nanoribbons, wherein the one or more magnetic carbon nanoribbons are present in a concentration so as to permit the electrical logging of the subterranean well; and acquiring an electrical log of the subterranean well. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367092 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS THROUGH FLUID SENSING - An apparatus and method may operate to mount one or more communication assemblies relative to the exterior of a casing being placed in a borehole. Two communication assemblies can be placed in longitudinally spaced relation to one another along the casing, wherein each communication assembly is configured to obtain excitation responses from electrodes of a fluid sensing component, where the excitation responses vary based on properties of fluids in one or more regions of the annulus surrounding the casing. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367093 | Combined Anti-Rotation Apparatus and Pressure Test Tool - A down-hole tool for pressure testing production tubing within a borehole of a well returning the well to production, includes an anti-rotational device comprising a tubular housing having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and at least one anti-rotational wing disposed on the outer surface of the tubular housing, radially extendable to engage a radial surface of the borehole to anchor the production tubing thereto; a valve for controlling the flow of down-hole fluids within the production tubing, the valve comprising a first valve member fixedly positioned within the tubular housing of the anti-rotational device and a second valve member positionable between a closed position and an open position; and a reactivation device comprising means for axially engaging an axial surface of the borehole, the reactivation device affixed to the first end of the tubular housing, wherein the production tubing may be pressure tested when the valve is in the closed position. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367094 | Method and Apparatus for Testing a Tubular Annular Seal - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for testing a wellbore, and to an apparatus and method to efficiently and effectively test the annular seal of a tubular string positioned within a wellbore. More specifically, the cement seal between a casing string and a wellbore is tested to assure there is no contamination of groundwater or between different geologic formations. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a testing assembly comprising a frangible body and a tool body, the tool body providing a passageway to the annular seal when the frangible body is drilled out. In one particular embodiment, the frangible body initially forms an encapsulated bore that aligns with the passageway. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367095 | CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR ORGANIC FOULING IN BOILERS - Methods and systems relate to generating steam from water that contains dissolved organic compounds. The methods mix a polymerization inhibitor with the water prior to feeding the water into a steam generator. The polymerization inhibitor limits coupling of the dissolved organics under boiler conditions to mitigate fouling issues within the boiler. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367096 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - The invention relates to a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising an anionic surfactant, wherein said composition is in the solid state, and to a shaped article comprising said composition. Preferably, said composition is in the form of a powder. Further, the invention relates to a process for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation comprising the steps of a) transporting said composition or shaped article to the location of the hydrocarbon containing formation; b) dissolving said composition or shaped article in water thereby forming an aqueous fluid containing the hydrocarbon recovery composition; c) providing the aqueous fluid containing the hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation; and d) allowing the hydrocarbon recovery composition to interact with the hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367097 | OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and process are provided for recovering oil from an oil-bearing formation. An oil recovery formulation that is first contact miscible with a liquid petroleum composition that is comprised of at least 15 mol % dimethyl sulfide is introduced together with steam or hot water into a subterranean oil-bearing formation comprising heavy oil, extra heavy oil, or bitumen, and oil is produced from the formation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367098 | HYDROPHOBIC COMPOUND EMULSIONS FREE OF SILICON AND FLUORINE FOR AN OIL RECOVERING METHOD THAT MODIFIES THE WETTABILITY OF ROCKS FROM HYDROPHILIC TO OLEOPHILIC - An oil recovery method by the modification of the rock wettability from hydrophilic to oleophilic using hydrophobic compounds. Specifically, the method relates to the application of oil-type emulsions in water based on hydrophobic compounds free of silicon and fluorine to increase the oil recovery in mature sandstone-type reservoirs after the injection of water. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367099 | Degradation of Polylactide in a Well Treatment - Methods of treating a portion of a well include the steps of: (A) depositing a solid particulate into the portion of the well, wherein the solid particulate comprises an aliphatic polyester, preferably a polylactide; and (B) contacting the particulate deposited in the portion of the well with a treatment fluid comprising: (i) water; (ii) a source of a strong alkali; and (iii) a source of a strong oxidizer. The steps of depositing and contacting can be with a single treatment fluid or separate treatment fluids. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367100 | Simultaneous Method for Combined Acidizing and Proppant Fracturing - A treatment fluid for use in a combined acidizing and proppant fracturing treatment, the treatment fluid comprising: (A) an emulsion comprising: (i) a continuous oil phase; (ii) an internal aqueous phase comprising: (a) water; and (b) a source of an acid; and (iii) an emulsifier; and (B) a proppant. A method of fracturing a treatment zone of a well, the method comprising the steps of: (I) forming a treatment fluid according to the invention; and (II) introducing the treatment fluid into the zone at a rate and pressure greater than the fracture gradient of the zone. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367101 | Protected Scale Inhibitors and Methods Relating Thereto - Treatment fluids suitable for use in subterranean operations may include a base fluid; a protected scale inhibitor; and at least one selected from the group consisting of (1) a metal crosslinker and a gelling agent, (2) an amine-based resin curing agent and an epoxy-based composition, and (3) any combination thereof, wherein the protected scale inhibitor is a scale inhibitor with at least one chelating group functionalized with a protecting group. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367102 | Method for Establishment of an Annulus Barrier in a Subterranean Well - A method is for establishing an annulus barrier in a subterranean well. The method comprises providing a plug in the well and along a longitudinal section thereof, wherein the plug, at least in a portion of the longitudinal section, covers substantially the entire cross-section of the well in such a manner that the plug covers both the inside, and the outside of a casing; removing a central through portion of the plug internally in the casing in such a manner that a through central opening is formed in the plug, and in such a manner that at least a cross-sectional section of the plug remains on the outside of the casing; disposing and anchoring a connection pipe in the well, and internally in the casing, in such a manner that the connection pipe extends at least along, a. length of the remaining cross-sectional section; and sealing, in a fluid-tight manner, an annulus between the casing and the connection pipe. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367103 | Compositions and Methods for Completing Subterranean Wells - Spacer fluids that are stable at temperatures up to at least 260° C. comprise water, polystyrene sulfonate and a mixture of particulate materials. The particulate materials may be chosen such that the mixture has at least a trimodal particle-size distribution. The fluids may further comprise inorganic clays, mutual solvents and surfactants. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367104 | Compositions and Methods for Completing Subterranean Wells - High-specific-gravity micronized particulates, added to cement slurries in conjunction with certain high-molecular-weight water-soluble polymers, improve fluid-loss control of cement slurries during placement in subterranean wells. The particulates may have a specific gravity higher than 3, and a median particle size smaller than 3 μm. The particulates may include barite, manganese tetraoxide, titanium oxide, iron titanium oxide and aluminum oxide. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367105 | Filler Particles with Enhanced Suspendability for Use in Hardenable Resin Compositions - Filler particles having an average diameter of about 3 nm to about 20 microns may have enhanced suspendability and be useful in hardenable resin compositions and methods relating thereto. In some instances, a method may include providing a hardenable resin composition that comprises a liquid hardenable resin, a hardening agent, and a plurality of filler particles having an average diameter of about 3 nm to about 20 microns; introducing the hardenable resin composition into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the hardenable resin composition to harden to form a resin-based sealant composition in at least a portion of the wellbore, in at least a portion of the subterranean formation, or both. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367106 | Shaped Memory Devices and Method for Using Same in Wellbores - In one aspect an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one embodiment includes a device or tool conveyable in the wellbore, wherein the device or tool further includes a shape memory member formed into a compressed state, the shape memory device having a glass transition temperature and a heating device associated with the shape memory member configured to heat in the wellbore the shape memory member to or above the glass transition temperature to expand the shape memory member to a second expanded state. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367107 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a solvent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367108 | ACIDIZING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AMPHOLYTE POLYMERS - Various embodiments disclosed relate to acidizing compositions including an ampholyte polymer. Various embodiments provide a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include placing in a subterranean formation an ampholyte polymer including an ethylene repeating unit including a —C(O)NH | 2014-12-18 |
20140367109 | On-Site Generation of a Fracturing Fluid Stream and Systems and Methods Utilizing the Same - On-site generation of a fracturing fluid stream system includes a fracturing fluid generation assembly and a fracturing fluid supply assembly. The fracturing fluid generation assembly is configured to receive a hydrocarbon stream and to generate a fracturing fluid stream from the hydrocarbon stream. The fracturing fluid stream has an oxygen concentration, which is less than a limiting oxygen concentration for supporting combustion of a combustible fluid that is present within a subterranean formation. The fracturing fluid stream also has a combustible portion, which defines a concentration that is below a lower flammability limit of the combustible portion in the fracturing fluid stream. The fracturing fluid supply assembly is configured to receive the fracturing fluid stream and to convey the fracturing fluid stream to the subterranean formation to fracture the subterranean formation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367110 | GEOMECHANICAL WEAKENING WITH SURFACE ACTING AGENTS - A method of hydraulic fracturing of a reservoir to improve drainage. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367111 | WETTABILITY ALTERING GELLABLE TREATMENT FLUIDS - Gellable treatment fluids containing an acrylamide copolymer and a suitable surfactant can be used in various subterranean operations where it is necessary for the treatment fluid to remain in a gelled state for extended periods of time at high formation temperatures. The surfactants are chosen to increase the relative permeability of the hydrocarbons in the subterranean formation by wettability alteration. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367112 | DEVICE FOR RECIRCULATING GREASE/SEALING OIL IN RISERS - A device for collecting used sealing fluids/grease being used as sealing and lubricating medium between two objects such as risers. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367113 | Subsea Production System with Multiple Location Master Control Station System - A subsea production system for producing fluids from a subsea well in a subsea field. The production system includes a production facility and a production umbilical connecting the subsea well with the production facility. The production system also includes a control system for controlling production from the subsea well. The control system includes a first redundant master control station system (redundant MCS) at a first location, the redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The control system also includes a second redundant MCS at a second location, the second redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The redundant MCSs are synchronized to keep the same electronic data at both locations and to prevent conflicts in control signals from the redundant MCSs. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367114 | LATCH POSITION INDICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Latch position indicator systems remotely determine whether a latch assembly is latched or unlatched. The latch assembly may be a single latch assembly or a dual latch assembly. An oilfield device may be positioned with the latch assembly. Non-contact (position), contact (on/off and/or position) and hydraulic (flowmeter), both direct and indirect, embodiments include fluid measurement systems, an electrical switch system, a mechanical valve system, and proximity sensor systems. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367115 | MULTI POWER LAUNCH SYSTEM FOR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE - An injection mandrel may include a valve controlling the flow of the injection fluid. A valve actuator operatively connected to the valve sequentially generates a first predetermined pressure and a larger second predetermined pressure in the valve. The valve actuator generates the second predetermined pressure in the valve in response to a predetermined change in a pressure at an annulus surrounding the mandrel. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367116 | Ball Check Valve Integration to ICD - A production sleeve assembly for use downhole includes a fluid pathway configured to provide fluid communication between an exterior of a wellbore tubular and an interior of the wellbore tubular through a chamber, a flow restriction disposed in the fluid pathway, and a valve disposed in series with the flow restriction in the fluid pathway. The valve comprises a rupture disk, and a plug releasably engaged in the chamber in series with the rupture disk. The valve is configured to allow production from the exterior of the wellbore tubular to the interior of the wellbore tubular through the chamber once the rupture disk is actuated, and the valve is configured to release the plug from the chamber when the rupture disk is actuated and the pressure within the exterior of the wellbore tubular is greater than the pressure within the interior of the wellbore tubular. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367117 | AGENTS FOR ENHANCED DEGRADATION OF CONTROLLED ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL - A method for degrading a downhole article includes exposing the downhole article comprising a controlled electrolytic material to a composition that comprises a reducing agent. The method also includes contacting the downhole article with the reducing agent to degrade the downhole article. Additionally, a composition for degrading a downhole article includes water, chelant, metal ions, and a reducing agent that includes ascorbic acid, erythorbic acid, a derivative thereof, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367118 | EXPANDABLE TRANSLATING JOINT - An expandable translating joint comprises a first expandable tubular member having a lower end with a recessed inner wall portion and a second expandable tubular member having an upper end with a recessed outer wall portion. The second expandable tubular member is partially disposed within the first expandable tubular member such that the recessed inner wall portion at least partially surrounds the recessed outer wall portion. A retainer is coupled to the recessed inner wall portion of the first expandable tubular member and disposed within the recessed outer wall portion of the lower second expandable tubular member. An expansion cone is operable to move axially through and radially expand the first and second expandable tubulars. The first expandable tubular can translate relative to the second tubular member both before and after expansion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367119 | THREADED JOINT WITH LOW TIGHTENING TORQUE - A threaded tubular connection includes a first body terminated by an external abutment, and linked to a male threading prolonged by a terminal portion forming an internal abutment surface at its axial end, such that the connection includes a second body defining a bearing surface for the external abutment at one free end, and including an initial portion on its internal surface connecting the bearing surface to a female threading, made up onto the male threading, and terminating in an internal shoulder facing the internal abutment, such that the linking profile between one of the following: the external abutment, the internal abutment, the bearing surface, and/or the internal shoulder, has a profile with a variable diameter in cross section, over a length of the body which is less than the terminal portion or initial portion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367120 | DOWNHOLE FUEL CELL WITH STEAM ADSORPTION AND PRESSURE COMPENSATION - A fuel cell for use in downhole applications stores steam created by the chemical reaction in a desiccant like Zeolite. The fuel cell also uses ambient hydrostatic pressure to increase cell voltage and power-density. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367121 | Dual Use Cable With Fiber Optic Packaging For Use In Wellbore Operations - A dual use cable includes at least one fiber optic cable encased in a metallic component that is encased in a layer of polymer material. The polymer material is surrounded by a tube or armor wire strength members embedded in one or two additional polymer material layers. A final assembly can include an outer metallic component or an outer layer of polymer material. The at least one fiber optic cable transmits data and the armor wire strength members and/or metallic components transmit at least one of electrical power and data. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367122 | FLOWABLE DEVICES AND METHODS OF SELF-ORIENTING THE DEVICES IN A WELLBORE - A wellbore flowable device comprises an orientor, wherein the orientor causes the flowable device to be oriented within the wellbore such that the flowable device has a higher pressure differential rating than a similar flowable device without the orientor. A method of orienting the wellbore flowable device comprises: introducing the wellbore flowable device comprising the orientor into the wellbore; and allowing the flowable device to orient itself within the wellbore in a preselected orientation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367123 | DOWNHOLE TUBULAR SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING AN OPENING - The present invention relates to a downhole system ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140367124 | SHOCK-ABSORBING HORSESHOE - The shock-absorbing horseshoe comprises a rigid part for abutment with a hoof of a horse, said rigid part forming one rigid body with two backward facing branches. A lower section of each backward facing branch is shorter than an upper section, and a resilient part extends backward beyond rear edges of each said lower section and ends at rear edges of said upper section. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367125 | WATER MIST FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER - A water seat is provided for use in a fire suppression sprinkler. The water seat is movable between an inactive position and an active position. The water seat includes a generally polygonal guiding surface in limited contact with the sprinkler. The water seat is slidable relative to the sprinkler when corrosion residue is present within the sprinkler. A sealing surface is positioned adjacent the polygonal guiding surface and forms a line contact seal at an interface with the sprinkler when the water seat is in an active position. The water seat also includes a guiding portion adjacent the sealing surface and opposite the polygonal guiding surface. The combination of the guiding surface and the guiding portion maintain a generally parallel orientation of the water seat relative to the sprinkler when the water seat moves from an inactive position to an active position. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367126 | INERT GAS SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A method of suppressing a fire includes the steps of dispensing a first inert gas in a suppression area at an initial rate, detecting an undesired temperature in the suppression area, dispensing a second inert gas at a subsequent rate in the suppression area in response to the undesired temperature and displacing a volume from the suppression area with the inert gas to achieve a temperature below the undesired temperature. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367127 | Fire Stop System - A fire stop system with a pass through device is installed in a structural opening. The fire stop system includes a split pipe, a foam wall gasket and an annulus plate. The split pipe includes a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon to seal the split pipe when the split pipe is exposed to elevated temperatures. The foam wall gasket is installed around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening. The foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening. The annulus plate covers the foam wall gasket and is installed around the split pipe at the structural opening. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367128 | Pressure Assisted Aerial Retardant Delivery System - An aerial retardant delivery system comprising a retardant tank mountable in the fuselage of an aircraft. The tank includes a pressure opening in fluid communication with the fuselage such that pressure in the fuselage may act on retardant contained in the tank. The tank includes an outlet extending through a sidewall of the aircraft's fuselage, through which retardant may be delivered to a target. The system also includes a discharge gate operative to open and close the outlet. An actuation mechanism is disposed on the exterior of the tank and operatively coupled to the at least one discharge gate. A variable flow controller controls the discharge gate open position in order to provide retardant over a desired area of terrain. A one-way flapper is disposed in the pressure opening and is operative to allow pressure in the fuselage to enter the tank while inhibiting retardant from spilling from the tank. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367129 | MOTOR GRADER - A motor grader includes a frame and a work implement. The frame is box-shaped. The work implement is configured to be supported by the frame. The frame includes a bracket, a first frame part and a second frame part. The bracket has left and right side surfaces with which a lifter guide is formed in an integrated manner. The first frame part is configured to extend forward from a front end part of the bracket and support the work implement. The second frame part is configured to extend rearward from a rear end part of the bracket. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367130 | Rotary Impact Tool - In at least one illustrative embodiment, a rotary impact tool comprises a motor including a rotor and an input shaft coupled to the rotor for rotation therewith about an input axis, an anvil configured to be rotated about an output axis and including an output shaft, a carrier driven by the input shaft and having a passage extending through a distal end thereof, and a hammer supported and driven by the carrier and configured to impact the anvil to cause the anvil to rotate about the output axis. The anvil may comprise a blade coupled to the output shaft and configured to direct a lubricating fluid through the passage when the anvil or carrier rotates about the output axis. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367131 | PERFORMANCE REGULATION FOR A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - The compensating/performance regulation system includes a power skin brush having a handle, an oscillating brushhead workpiece and a drive system, wherein the brushhead workpiece has an RFID tag. An RFID reader is provided in the handle and is responsive to the RFID tag moving past the reader to produce an indication of use of the brushhead. A microprocessor calculates a value of actual use from the RFID information and uses stored information to determine the decline in performance from the calculated use. A compensating change in drive frequency or duty cycle of the drive signal is then determined by the microprocessor from stored information and transmitted to the drive system to maintain performance of the appliance. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367132 | IMPACT WRENCH - To improve the durability of a bearing mechanism such as a rolling bearing that is provided between a secondary hammer and a spindle in an impact wrench configured to firmly tighten screws by applying an impact in the rotational direction of an anvil, using a primary hammer and the secondary hammer, a technique is provided in which a rolling bearing is used as the bearing mechanism, the inner circumference of the secondary hammer is press-fitted to an outer ring of the rolling bearing, and a gap is created between the outer circumference of a spindle and an inner ring of the rolling bearing. The created gap can exhibit the effect of cushioning precession rotation of the secondary hammer to reduce the radial load that is applied to the rolling bearing, and, as a result, improve the durability of the rolling bearing and extend the life of the bearing. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367133 | HYDRAULIC ROTATOR CONVERTER FOR A HYDRAULIC IMPACT HAMMER AND METHOD - A hydraulic rotator converter for attachment to a hydraulic impact hammer having a hammer housing and a hydraulic piston. The converter has mounting brackets, a rotator housing, posts attached to the rotator housing and attachable to the mounting brackets, a hydraulic rotator assembly including a hydraulic rotator, a rotator wheel driven by the hydraulic rotator, and a rotator plate connected to the rotator wheel, the rotator plate having a central cutout region formed therein, and a rotator drill bit dimensioned to pass through a central cutout region of the rotator plate and to engage with the central cutout region so as to be rotatable by the rotator wheel while allowing the rotator drill bit to move in an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367134 | REMOTE PROGRAMMING OF A POWER TOOL - A method is provided for controlling operation of a power tool, such as a drill driver. The method begins with one or more descriptors for a fastening application being received by a controller residing in the power tool, where the descriptors are indicative of a fastening application to be performed by the power tool and are received via a wireless data link from a computing device located remotely from the power tool. The descriptors are translated into a threshold value used by a fastener setting algorithm and the threshold value is stored in a data store of the power tool. During a subsequent fastening operation performed using the tool, an operating parameter of the power tool is monitored and evaluated in accordance with the fastener setting algorithm, including the updated threshold value. Example operating parameters include current delivered to the motor and speed of the motor. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367135 | PRESSURIZED ELECTROMECHANICAL CABLE - An inventive pressurized cable is provided that simultaneously provides electrical connections and a supply of air, gas, or vacuum to an electromechanical device utilizing an existing connection on the device. The use of an existing cable connection for the supply of air or gas to provide positive pressure or a vacuum condition to an electromechanical enclosure allows for the use of standard electromechanical components without alteration and potential voiding of existing warranties. The present invention finds particular utility in the field of industrial automation where motors are subjected to coolant liquids and other types of contaminants that tend to infiltrate the motor seals, especially when the motor is shut down which causes a negative pressure inside the motor case that draws moisture in. Reactive gasses may be introduced with the inventive positive pressure cable that act to neutralize or condition harmful pollutants generated by the motor such as ozone. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367136 | SCREWLESS AND SEAMLESS COVER PLATES, RECEPTACLES, AND COVER PLATE ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WITH ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS THAT ATTACH INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WALL FINISH OR WALLBOARD OR OPTIONALLY PROVIDE AN AC OR DC POWER CONSERVING SWITCH AND/OR ADJUSTABLE COVER, FACE, STRAPPING, MOUNTING AND/OR MUD PLATES, AND/OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF - Cover plates, receptacles, and cover plate assemblies are provided for electrical fixtures including a screwless cover plate, receptacle, and/or cover plate assembly for electrical devices, wherein one or more components of the assembly are provided with replaceable movement or attachment to one or more other parts of the cover plate assembly, which movement or attachment is independent of the wall finish or wallboard, that cover the outlets but provide holes for plugs, light switches, audio, data, or video connectors, and the like; optionally wherein said one or more components of the assembly are optionally selected from the group consisting of the cover plate, the mounting or strapping plate, the cover plate sub-assembly, and one or more of the retention members; and optionally wherein the connector provides said independent adjustment by turning or moving of the connector, or one or both ends of the connector. | 2014-12-18 |
20140367137 | ARM ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An articulated arm assembly for holding an electronic device includes a base having an enclosing housing defining a first channel, and an extension having a proximal end rotatably coupled with the base. The extension has an enclosing housing defining a second channel in communication with the first channel A forearm has a proximal end rotatably coupled with a distal end of the extension. The forearm has an enclosing housing defining a third channel in communication with the second channel. A pivotable mounting plate is rotatably coupled with a distal end of the forearm for mounting thereon the electronic device. A pre-installed cable extends through the first, second and third channels, and can be entirely concealed inside the enclosing housings of the base, the extension and the forearm. | 2014-12-18 |