02nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140007885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - Methods for treating sleep apnea. A method includes implanting at least first and second elongated implants in a tongue or soft palate of a patient, wherein each of the first and second implants is configured to have a first, expanded configuration and a second, contracted configuration, wherein implanting comprises implanting the first and second implants having their first, expanded configurations. The invention also provides systems for treating sleep apnea that can be used with the methods. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007886 | SURGICAL DRAPE SYSTEM FOR UROLOGY PROCEDURES ON MALE PATIENTS - A simple surgical drape system of generally flat shape for male urology procedures that provides full isolation of top versus bottom surface by a sealing fenestration surrounding the meatus area. It is achieved by manually forming the flat drape to a tent-like shape around the penis with a fenestration aperture smaller than glans diameter, supported by and sealing to the glans tip, and then attaching a penile clamp to hold the drape. This allows a simplified safer antibacterial preparation and less chance of infection complications. The sealed design permits better management of urology liquids, and can use absorption pad on drape top side. The drape wrinkles act as a penile position stabilizer, reducing need for extended use of the one operator hand for penile support. Drape is removable with catheter in place. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007887 | SENSOR COMPRISING A MASKING LAYER ADHESIVE | 2014-01-09 |
20140007890 | Cigar Holder - A cigar holder operable to retainably engage a cigar. The cigar holder may include a cigar retention member and a clamping assembly. The cigar retention member may be positionable with respect to the clamping assembly to supportably retain a cigar therein when the clamping assembly is secured to a number of different support structure orientations. In an embodiment, the jaw assembly may comprise a base support structure for supportably engaging the cigar holder on a surface. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007891 | Electronic Cigarette - The invention is related to an electronic cigarette which is equipped with a universal serial bus (USB) connector. The electronic cigarette includes a cigarette body and a connecting device. The connecting device is retractably disposed in the cigarette body so as to be hidden therein, and the connecting device includes a connector and a conductor of which a length is extendable. When not in use, the conductor is foldably retracted to be hidden within the cigarette body together with the connector, while the connecting device is in use, the connecting device is pulled away and the conductor extends to a predetermined length to electrically connect the electronic cigarette to an external electronic device or power. Because the USB connector and the conductor are disposed in the electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette is capable of being used conveniently and assembled quickly. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007892 | Acoustic Control Electronic Cigarette Case and Electronic Cigarette Device - This invention relates to an acoustic control electronic cigarette case and an electronic cigarette device. The electronic cigarette case comprises a battery device, an audio sensor, a memory module, an audio processing module connecting with the audio sensor and generating an electric detecting instruction during the predetermined period of time when the predetermined type acoustic signals is detected, an electric quantity detecting module, a display control module and a display module. The acoustic control electronic cigarette case and the electronic cigarette device of the present invention through disposing the audio sensor, the audio processing module generating an electric detecting instruction during the predetermined period of time when the predetermined type acoustic signals is detected, the electric quantity detecting module, the display control module and the display module achieve technical effects of being easily and conveniently to display the electric quantity, durable, and rapidly response. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007893 | Smoke Filters for Smoking Devices with Porous Masses Having a Carbon Particle Loading and an Encapsulated Pressure Drop - Disclosed are filters, smoking devices, related articles and apparatus, and related methods. The filters include porous masses that have an active particle and a binder particle, wherein the active particle comprises carbon and the porous mass has a carbon loading of at least about 6 mg/mm and an encapsulated pressure drop of about 20 mm of water or less per mm of porous mass. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007894 | Nailz Off Pro - The present invention relates generally to a system of delivering a solvent to the nail for the removal of polish, gel nails, gel polish, soak-off gel nails, soak-off gel polish or acrylic nails existing on the nail. The system may also be used for the delivery a multitude of substances such as oils, moisturizers, or medicines to the nail or fingertip of a user. The present invention employs the use of a synthetic cap to cover the fingertip to the middle phalanx, or the toe to ensure a substantially air-tight environment for effective delivery of solvents, oils, moisturizers, or medicines. The cap is hypoallergenic, multi-use and can be easily used by a single user (i.e., placing the caps on one hand and also the other). | 2014-01-09 |
20140007895 | ULTRASONICALLY EXCITED COMB - A comb for hair or fibres is discloses which comprises a rigid comb body having a spine extending along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of teeth projecting from the spine and extending transversely to the longitudinal axis, and at least one ultrasound generator connected to the spine . In the invention, the or each ultrasound generator comprises at least one ultrasonic transducer operative to apply compression waves to the spine in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the spine so as to cause surface waves to propagate along the spine and the teeth of the comb body. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007896 | Smooth Talc' r' possible second article Small Talc' - The “Small Talc'” disposable talc' tool is a disposable talc' tool designed for the hair industry and the Hair stylist/barber the “Small Talc'” disposable talc' tool is used at the end of your customer's hair Stylist services it's used to manicure the loose hair from your client/patron the main component to the “Small Talc'” talc' tool is it is disposable talc' tool its primary purpose of work is to absorb, smooth, And remove it absorbs any liquid and body oils, while smoothing the skin with the talc' powder and lastly it removes the hair from the head, face, and neck of your client/patron | 2014-01-09 |
20140007897 | LASH BRUSH - A lash brush includes a case, a rotatable shaft, a plurality of bristles and a reciprocating transmission mechanism, the rotatable shaft is driven into reciprocal motion along an axial line by the reciprocating transmission mechanism, a first unit of the reciprocating transmission mechanism comprises an actuating surface having a plurality of spacing members, a second unit of the reciprocating transmission mechanism comprises a contacting terminal contacting against each of the spacing terminals in sequence to make the rotatable shaft vibrate back and forth instantaneously along the axial line. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007902 | METHOD OF STRIPPING PHOTORESIST ON A SINGLE SUBSTRATE SYSTEM - Provided is a method and system for stripping an ion implanted resist or performing a post-ash clean using a single substrate tool. Cleaning objectives and cleaning operating variables are selected for optimization. The first step immerses the substrate in a first treatment chemical, while concurrently irradiating the substrate with UV light, the process completed in a first process time, a first flow rate, and a first rotation speed of the substrate. The second step dispenses onto the substrate a second treatment chemical at a second temperature and a second composition, the second treatment chemical dispensed at a dispense temperature, and completed in a second process time and a second rotation speed. The two or more selected cleaning operating variables comprise UV wavelength, UV power, first concentration, first rotation speed, first flow rate, second process time, second rotation speed, percentage of residue removal, and dispense temperature. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007903 | Methods of Removing a Protective Layer - A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer with one or more chemical removal agents to remove at least a portion of the metal protective layer from the reactor component. A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer to remove the metal protective layer from the reactor component, and determining a thickness of the reactor component following treatment. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007904 | Cleaning of Solar Panels - A method for cleaning a surface that is deployed in an outdoor location includes mounting a wiper so as to traverse the surface along a predefined path in order to remove dirt from the surface. The wiper is driven to traverse the surface responsively to a difference between an ambient nighttime temperature and an ambient daytime temperature in the outdoor location. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007905 | WAFER CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING ELECTROLYTIC GAS FOR BACK-END PURGE - A wafer cleaning system includes a platform, a plurality of wafer holding units over the platform, a front-end rinse nozzle, and a back-end purge unit. The plurality of wafer holding units is set to define a reference plane of wafer holding. The front-end rinse nozzle is above the reference plane and configured to dispense a first rinse fluid toward the reference plane. The back-end purge unit is below the reference plane and configured to dispense an electrolytic gas | 2014-01-09 |
20140007908 | VAPOR RELIEF SCREEN BASKET CLEANING BRUSH AND METHOD - A brush for dislodging impurities on steam relief screen basket within an operating vessel including at least one brush that includes an elongated support column with a brush attached to a first end of the elongated support column extends out of a seal located on a removable vessel cover of the vessel. The steps using the brush to dislodge impurities on steam relief screen basket include locating the brush comprised of a plurality of bristles adjacent to the steam relief screen basket, contacting the brush with the screen basket, extending the elongated support column through the seal, closing the removable vessel cover of the vessel to avoid pressure drop inside the vessel, and moving the brush from a first location on the screen basket to a second location on the screen basket to dislodge impurities attached to the screen basket. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007909 | CAMERA WASHING SYSTEM - A roadway monitoring camera cleaning system includes one or more cameras for capturing images through respective viewing surfaces, which are exposed to outdoor environmental conditions. A controller coupled to the cameras receives the images and determines whether a predetermined wash threshold has been met based on any of various indicia of image degradation. Responsive to the wash threshold being met, the controller operates a supply valve to connect a wash fluid source to a conduit, and operates at least one delivery tube valve to connect the supply conduit to at least one delivery tube. Wash fluid is delivered under pressure to the dirty viewing surface as a result. Subsequently, the controller may disconnect the wash fluid source and connect a pressurized source of inert dry gas, in order to dry the viewing surface and to purge the delivery tube of wash fluid. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007912 | Self supporting tensile tent - Disclosed herein is a self supporting tensile tent structure and methods for use of such a structure. According to one embodiment, structure includes six component panels positioned above ground surface: a roof, a bathtub bottom positioned below the roof component, a pair of side panels and front and back panels all vertically oriented and attached to the roof by a top edge and further attached to the bathtub bottom by a bottom edge; a pair of reinforced corners at the end of the tensile tent anchors structure to the ground surface; a supporting member to create loft for the tensile tent toward the front of the structure by elevating the roof component above the ground surface; a second pair of reinforced corners anchors the front of the tensile tent to the ground surface and induces tension to the roof when erected. Other related embodiments are described. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007913 | Insta-Garage - A temporary garage device is disclosed that allows users to easily protect the outside of their vehicle from the elements. The temporary garage device comprises a protective cover component and a storage component for storing the protective cover component. Typically, the protective cover component is positioned in an arc-shape via a plurality of thin beams secured to the interior surface of the protective cover component to form a semi-rigid skeletal structure. Specifically, the protective cover component collapses in an accordion style for storage in the interior of the storage component. When needed, the protective cover component can then be linearly extended outward from the storage component in a semi-tubular configuration to cover the vehicle. Additionally, the storage component can comprise a plurality of wheels secured to a bottom side to allow the storage component to move and for ease in transportation of the temporary garage device. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007914 | THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENTS USING METAL-INSULATOR TRANSITION MATERIAL - Provided is a thermoelectric device including a first electrode, a substrate electrically connected to the first electrode, a thin film on the substrate, and a second electrode on the thin film. The substrate and the thin film may be configured to exhibit a metallic property at a temperature over a critical temperature, thereby having a thermoelectric power of the device that is higher than that of a semiconductor junction. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007915 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR A VEHICLE AND HEAT STORAGE DEVICE FOR A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF A VEHICLE - A thermoelectric generator for a vehicle includes a generator housing arranged in an exhaust line of the vehicle and/or in a bypass to the exhaust line and at least one thermoelectric module assigned to at least one first exhaust gas contact surface. Thermal energy is transferred from the first exhaust gas contact surface to the thermoelectric module via at least one heat conduction path and at least one heat storage chamber filled with at least one heat storage material. The heat storage chamber is assigned at least one second exhaust gas contact surface from which thermal energy is configured to be transferred to the heat storage chamber. The heat storage chamber is arranged outside the heat conduction path from the first exhaust gas contact surface to the thermoelectric module. A heat storage device is provided for the thermoelectric generator of the vehicle. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007916 | Thermoelectric Device, In Particular Intended To Generate An Electric Current In A Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a thermoelectric device, comprising pipes ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140007917 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL RINGED SOLAR ARRAY - An array comprising a first photovoltaic module, with a second photovoltaic module placed at a distance above the first. Wherein the second photovoltaic module comprises a central hole or cutout. The second photovoltaic module may be in the shape of a ring. A plurality of the second photovoltaic module may be arranged at a distance above each other so that they are overlapping. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007918 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device provided in the present disclosure includes a superstrate, a lower substrate, a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a package structure. The superstrate is light-transmissive, and arranged in parallel with the substrate. The photovoltaic cells are disposed side-by-side at intervals with each other between the superstrate and the substrate, and a gap zone is defined by two facing lateral surfaces of every two of the neighboring photovoltaic cells. The package structure is sandwiched between the superstrate and the substrate, and encapsulates the photovoltaic cells between the superstrate and the substrate in which a reflection portion is provided in the package structure, and located in the gap zone for reflecting lights from the superstrate back to the photovoltaic cells. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007919 | HYBRID SOLAR PANEL - The invention relates to a hybrid solar panel comprising: photovoltaic elements ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140007920 | SPACE MACHINE - A technique which can reduce a cost of a space machine installed with a solar cell. The space machine is composed of a light collecting unit and the solar cell. The light collecting unit is arranged on a surface of the body of the space machine to collect incident sun light inside the body. The solar cell is installed inside the body to receive the sun light collected by the light collecting unit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007921 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION ELEMENT AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A wavelength conversion element includes at least one wavelength conversion layer. The wavelength conversion layer has a matrix layer and particles that is disposed in the matrix layer. The matrix layer is formed of a curable resin material or an inorganic material with a bandgap of 3 eV or more. The particles are formed of a wavelength conversion composition for wavelength-converting absorbed light in a specific wavelength range into light having energy lower than energy of the absorbed light, and that have a particle diameter of 3 nm to 20 nm. An interval between neighboring particles is equal to or less than the particle diameter of the particles. Consequently, the wavelength conversion layer prevents reflection of light in a wavelength range other than the specific wavelength range. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007922 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photovoltaic device comprises a photovoltaic panel and a heat sink module. The heat sink module is fastened on a rear surface of the photovoltaic panel. The heat sink module comprises a plurality of fins arranged at intervals, and one surface of each fin defines a wind-facing surface. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007923 | DSSC Photovoltaic Device Comprising Photoelectrochemical Cells and Provided with Bypass means and UV Filter - A DSSC photovoltaic device comprising at least one photoelectrochemical cell interposed between a first substrate and a second substrate. Each substrate having a relevant first face and a relevant second face, opposed to the first face. The first face of the first substrate is faced toward the first face of the second substrate. The device also comprises an integrated bypass means on the substrates comprising a bypass diode for an photoelectrochemical cell. The bypass diode is provided on one edge of the photovoltaic device, wherein the edge is defined by at least a portion of both substrates and by an encapsulating material interposed between the two portions. Two conductive tracks connecting the anode and cathode of the bypass diode to the negative and positive electrode of the cell, respectively, and a UV filtering means to at least partially filter UV radiation, applied on at least a face of said substrates are also provided. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007924 | Radiation Stable Shield - There is disclosed a radiation stable shield for use in space or high altitude applications. The shield comprises a plurality of overlapping planar glass flakes which are held in a lamellar matrix of flexible polymeric material. The flakes are each formed of a radiation stable glass which is suitable for use in space or high altitude applications. The flakes are arranged in alignment with the lamellar direction of the matrix. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007925 | INVERTED ORGANIC SOLAR MICROARRAY FOR APPLICATIONS IN MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS - The fabrication and characterization of large scale inverted organic solar array fabricated using all-spray process is disclosed. Solar illumination has been demonstrated to improve transparent solar photovoltaic devices. The technology using SAM has potential to revolute current silicon-based photovoltaic technology by providing a complete solution processable manufacturing process. The semi-transparent property of the solar module allows for applications on windows and windshields. The inventive arrays are more efficient than silicon solar cells in artificial light environments, permitting use of the arrays in powering microelectromechanical systems and in integration with microelectromechanical systems. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007932 | FLEXIBLE III-V SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE - Solar cell structures include stacked layers in reverse order on a germanium substrate wherein a n++ (In)GaAs buffer layer plays dual roles as buffer and contact layers in the inverted structures. The absorbing layers employed in such exemplary structures are III-V layers such as (In)GaAs. Controlled spalling may be employed as part of the fabrication process for the solar cell structures, which may be single or multi-junction. The requirement for etching a buffer layer is eliminated, thereby facilitating the manufacturing process of devices using the disclosed structures. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007933 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a thin film solar cell and a method of manufacturing the thin film solar cell. The thin film solar cell according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention thin film solar cell includes a substrate: a front electrode layer formed on the substrate; an oxide layer formed on the front electrode layer: a light absorbing layer (intrinsic layer) formed on the oxide layer; and a back electrode layer formed on the light absorbing layer, wherein the oxide layer is formed of a material selected from MoO | 2014-01-09 |
20140007940 | LIGHT TRANSMITTING THERMOPLASTIC RESINS COMPRISING DOWN CONVERSION MATERIAL AND THEIR USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Disclosed are thermoplastic resin formulations for use as a light transmitting layer (e.g., encapsulant layer) in a photovoltaic module comprising: (a) a light transmitting thermoplastic resin, (b) at least one down conversion material that exhibits a maximum in incident radiation absorption in the range of 280 to 500 nm and a maximum in radiation emission at a relatively longer wavelength in the range of 400 to 900 nm and improves the efficiency of photovoltaic electric current generation in a photovoltaic module; and (c) a light stabilizer additive that transmits at least about 40 percent of the ultraviolet (UV) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of from about 280 nm to about 380 nm. Also disclosed are sheet materials prepared from such resins and photovoltaic modules incorporating such sheet materials. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007941 | PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, BACK SHEET MEMBER FOR SOLAR CELL, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A protective sheet for a solar cell including a base material film, and an olefin-based polymer layer which is disposed on at least one surface of the base material film and has at least one olefin-based binder, in which the olefin-based polymer layer contains 8 mass % or less of an ether-based polyurethane resin with respect to the olefin-based binder, has a favorable adhesive force to a sealing material and a favorable adhesive force to a sealing material even after aged in a hot and humid environment. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007942 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING EXCAVATING OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC AND GRADING OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC OF EXCAVATOR - A method for improving excavating operation characteristic and grading operation characteristic of an excavator is disclosed. A hydraulically controlled selector valve is added in a boom confluence control circuit of a hydraulic excavator, and a solenoid valve group is added in the boom confluence control circuit and the bucket/stick confluence control circuit. A controller sends a control signal to switch the solenoid valve group between a disconnected mode and a connected mode. The controller may send out a signal to disconnect the solenoid valve group, to restore a valve spool to a middle position, to restore a boom lifting confluence circuit, and to disconnect a bucket/stick swinging confluence circuit to perform a standard excavation mode. The controller may send out a signal to connect the solenoid valve group to disconnect a boom lifting confluence circuit and to increase a bucket/stick swinging confluence circuit to achieve a grading operation mode. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007943 | FUEL TANK PARTITION AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a partition for a fuel tank. The partition may include a sheet of material extending laterally within an interior mid-region of the fuel tank. The sheet may have a length and a width that are at least substantially equal to a length and a width of the mid-region of the fuel tank, and the sheet may be shaped to conform to an interior perimeter of the mid-region of the fuel tank. The partition may also be configured to substantially divide the fuel tank into an upper interior region located above the partition and a lower interior region located below the partition. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007944 | Compressor intake muffler and filter - A compressor assembly having a high velocity muffler system which produces a particle-free compressor pump feed while reducing noise output from the compressor assembly during compressing operations. The high velocity muffler system is maintenance-free and comprises an inertia filter. The compressor assembly uses a method for producing a compressor pump feed and reducing noise during compressing operations by processing a gas through the high velocity muffler system which has an inertia filter and a muffler chamber to produce a compressor pump feed which can be compressed by a pump assembly. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007945 | LIQUID LEVEL DEVICE FOR EFFECTIVE CROP GROWTH - An improved liquid level control device for improving growing conditions and efficient crop growth in a series of plant pots includes a first valve means, a connection means, and a second valve means. The first valve means is operable to control a liquid level in a first pot. The connection means is mounted to a portion of the first valve means. The connection means includes an inlet connectable to a liquid source and an outlet for directing liquid to a remote plant pot. The second valve means is slidably received within the connection means and is operably connected to the first valve means. The second valve means is adapted to move between a first position allowing liquid communication between the inlet and outlet, and a second position substantially closing communication between the inlet and outlet depending on the liquid level within the first plant pot. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007948 | ANGLE METER STOP GUARD - An exemplary safety device can comprise a guard coupled to a lower end of a support shaft and two arms coupled to the support shaft configured to engage with the inner walls of the meter box. The arms can be adjustable to change the distance they extend from the support shaft, such as by rotating the arms about a central bolt that is fixed relative to the shaft. The arms can have end caps that are configured to contact the inner walls of the meter box to create a frictional resistance holding the device securely within the meter box. The arms can be coupled to the support shaft with an adapter ring that is adjustable along the support shaft to change the vertical position of the arms. The guard can partially surround the angle meter stop and can contain it if it blows off the pipe below it. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007949 | WATER DISCHARGE DEVICE - A water discharge device may include a water collection chamber including a water drainage valve. At least one water sensor may be arranged in a region of the water collection chamger for determining a water level in the water collection chamber and for controlling the water drainage valve. A device may be configured to maintain the water sensor in contact with the water by keeping a water level artificially high in the region of the water collection chamber at the water sensor. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007950 | Pressure Control Device, Flow Rate Control Device and Recording Medium Having Programs Used for Pressure Control Device, Recording Medium Having Programs Used for Flow Rate Control Device - To provide a pressure control device that can prevent ringing and overshoot without changing gain even with a high gain setting, can quickly change pressure to a steady state even with a large set pressure value, and can equalize the time required from an initial to steady state regardless of the set pressure value, a valve control part is provided that includes an open degree operated amount output part that outputs an open degree operated amount based on a measured pressure value and a set pressure value, and a limiter part that sets an upper limit value of the open degree operated amount according to the set pressure value and that controls a pressure control valve by the open degree operated amount of the upper limit value when the open degree operated amount exceeds the upper limit value. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007951 | FUEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUEL SYSTEMS IN A VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE FUEL TANKS - Fuel systems and methods for controlling fuel systems in a vehicle with multiple fuel tanks are provided. An exemplary vehicle fuel system includes a first fuel tank including a first pressure sensor, and a second fuel tank. The system may further include a fuel tank isolation valve positioned to selectively decouple the first fuel tank and the second fuel tank. The system may further include an electronic controller configured to identify which of the first fuel tank and second fuel tank includes a fuel system leak by selectively decoupling the first fuel tank and the second fuel tank via the fuel tank isolation valve, responsive to an identification of the fuel system leak. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007960 | FUEL DELIVERY PIPES - A fuel delivery pipe may include a main pipe portion and a plurality of distribution pipe portions. A cap member may close an opening of an open end of the main pipe portion. The cap member may include a cap body, a fusion bonding member fusion-bonded to the closed side end of the main pipe portion, and a connection support portion provided between the fusion bonding member and the cap body. When a load is applied to the cap body while the fusion bonding member is bonded to the open end of the main pipe portion, the connection support portion may mitigate potential stress that may be applied to a fusion bonded region. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007961 | APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A HARVESTED ORGAN VIABLE AND TRANSPORTABLE - An apparatus for enclosing an organ after harvesting and before implantation, having; a vessel enclosing a fluid, a connection tube for connecting a circulation hose to the organ for passing a fluid to the organ by a pump, and a degassing hose extending from the connection tube to the vessel. A pinch valve is arranged in the degassing hose. During a degassing phase, the pinch valve is opened to allow fluid flow from the pump, via the circulation hose to the connection tube and via the degassing hose to the vessel for expelling air entrapped in the fluid flow system. A balloon is arranged to prevent fluid flow via the connection tube to the organ during the degassing phase. A sterility arrangement closes the vessel at the top and may be replaced by further sterility arrangements without compromising the sterility. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007962 | APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING EXCAVATING OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC AND GRADING OPERATION CHARACTERISTIC OF EXCAVATOR - Disclosed is an apparatus for improving excavating operation characteristic and grading operation characteristic of an excavator. The apparatus includes a solenoid valve group and a hydraulically controlled selector valve. An oil controlling output A | 2014-01-09 |
20140007963 | TANK VENTILATION DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tank ventilation device for a motor vehicle includes a ventilation line, connected on one side to an accumulator for gaseous hydrocarbons and connected on another side via a connection to a filling tube for filling a tank of the motor vehicle, wherein the ventilation line is connected to the tank so that gaseous hydrocarbons which are displaced during refueling are re-circulated toward the connection via the ventilation line, a device for applying a pressure on the ventilation line for carrying out a leakage test of the tank ventilation device, when the filling tube is closed with a closure device, and a float body provided in a region of the connection of the ventilation line to the filing tube for preventing entering of liquid fuel into the ventilation line. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007964 | PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE-REGULATING VALVE - The invention relates to a proportional pressure-regulating valve ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140007965 | CONTROL VALVE - A control valve have a main flow passage; a flow passage sectional area adjustment spool; a downstream side branch flow passage; a communicating flow passage; a flow passage opening/closing valve; a flow passage opening/closing spool; and an upstream side branch flow passage. The flow passage opening/closing valve cuts off the downstream side branch flow passage from the communicating flow passage in a low rotation region of an engine. In a medium rotation region, the flow passage opening/closing valve connects the downstream side branch flow passage to the communicating flow passage and the flow passage opening/closing spool allows the communicating flow passage to communicate. In a high rotation region, the flow passage opening/closing spool blocks the communicating flow passage. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007966 | PRELOADING GATE VALVE SYSTEM - A preloading gate valve system is defined by preloading valve assembly integrated into a gate valve. The preloading gate valve system comprises: a gate valve; a gate; a preloading valve arrangement; and a means for control. The gate valve has an upstream cavity and a downstream cavity, and a gate disposed within the gate valve, wherein the gate is movable between open and closed position of the gate valve. The preloading valve arrangement defines an at least one preloading cavity and an at least one preloading valve. The at least one preloading cavity permits fluid to enter the gate valve through the at least one preloading cavity, through the at least one preloading valve, and into the gate valve. The means for control serves as a control interface allowing opening/closing of the gate. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007967 | DRINKING WATER FAUCET WITH AIR GAP TO DISCHARGE WASTE WATER - A drinking water faucet capable of discharging waste water includes a main body, a valve base, a water control unit, a connecting tube and a securing nut. A receiving space that is through and downward is formed inside the main body, and a trough room and an air hole are formed at front portion of the receiving space, upper portion of which has a water outlet tube. A water outlet hole and water inlet tube are located at upper and lower portions of the valve base respectively, and a water control space and discharging portion are formed at front portion of the valve base. The reflux of waste water can be prevented to contaminate the filtering components by using the combination of the air hole, the discharging portion, a waste water import tube and a waste water export tube, so the drinking water becomes more clean and safe to drink. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007968 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERNAL REPAIR OF ROUND AND NON-ROUND CONDUITS - A method and apparatuses for rehabilitating pipes, conduits, tunnels, culverts, and other such conveyances, particularly for repairing and/or for reinforcing such pipes. A metal or plastic core collapsed around a longitudinal axis adapted to be expanded within the conduit at a site of repair. A cement grout or other suitable material is used to fill the annulus between the expanded apparatuses and the host pipe to form a composite repair/reinforcing structure. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007969 | METHOD OF FORMING A PROTECTION SYSTEM AND THE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A method of forming a protection system and a protection system for a secondary conduit adapted to be coupled to a main conduit is disclosed. The main conduit and the secondary conduit are for installation below the sea surface. The method includes spooling onto a reel an elongate member in a first configuration for transportation and/or storage until such a time that it is ready to be deployed. The first configuration is a substantially planar configuration. The method also includes paying the elongate member out from the spool and causing or allowing the elongate member to adopt a second configuration and form the protection system for the secondary conduit. The second configuration is a substantially non-planar configuration. The elongate member is coupled to an external surface of the main conduit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007974 | Metal Hydrazide Materials - The present invention provides the following new polymers which are useful for hydrogen storage: (i) a polymer comprising -[MN | 2014-01-09 |
20140007975 | Method for Dispensing a Gas - A method for dispensing gas within a target temperature range wherein the gas exchanges heat with multiple thermal capacitors to cool the gas. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007980 | PERMANENT MAGNET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - In permanent magnets formed by division, a cut-out part is provided in a straight line in the matrix of the permanent magnets, a metal having a higher coercive force than the permanent magnet matrix is diffused into the interior of the matrix from a surface that includes the surface of the cut-out part of the permanent magnet matrix, and the permanent magnet matrix is divided into multiple permanent magnet parts along the straight cut-out part to form the permanent magnets. An Nd—Fe—B sintered magnet may be used as the permanent magnet matrix, and, dysprosium (Dy) may be used as the metal having a higher coercive force. Multiple indentations disposed in a straight line may be used as the cut-out parts, or a straight groove may also be used. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007981 | PRECIPITATION HARDENING TYPE MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL, ROTOR BLADE OF STEAM TURBINE AND STEAM TURBINE - A precipitation hardening type martensitic stainless steel of an embodiment contains: Cr: 8.5 to 12.5%; Mo: 1 to 2%; Ni: 8.5 to 11.5%; Ti: 0.6 to 1.4%; C: 0.0005 to 0.05%; Al: 0.0005 to 0.25%; Cu: 0.005 to 0.75%; Nb: 0.0005 to 0.3%; Si: 0.005 to 0.75%; Mn: 0.005 to 1%; and N: 0.0001 to 0.03% by mass, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007984 | CAST CORE INSERT OUT OF ETCHABLE MATERIAL - Provided in an embodiment is a method for molding, including: providing a molten alloy in a space between a mold cavity and an etchable block shaped to form an undercut on a part formed in the space, cooling the molten alloy to form the part with the undercut, and etching the etchable block. An undercut is a beveled edge caused by an etchant attacking an etchable block laterally and optionally vertically. The formed part can be made of a bulk amorphous alloy. In some cases, the etchable block can also be used to form at least one threaded portion in the part. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007985 | INDIRECT PROCESS CONDITION MONITORING - Disclosed is a method of controlling the production of a bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy by providing a set point control system, run in conjunction with a continuous smart feedback process control system that continuously monitors the processing conditions during manufacture, and continuously updates the smart feedback control system thereby enabling the control system to learn as the process is running. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007990 | STEEL SHEET FOR AEROSOL CAN BOTTOM HAVING HIGH PRESSURE RESISTANCE AND EXCELLENT WORKABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A steel sheet containing C: 0.02% or more and 0.10% or less, Si: 0.01% or more and 0.5% or less, P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less, S: 0.001% or more and 0.020% or less, N: 0.007% or more and 0.025% or less, Al: 0.01% or more and {−4.2×N (%)+0.11} % or less, Mnf: 0.10% or more and less than 0.30% where Mnf is defined by equation Mnf=Mn−1.71×S, and the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, in which the steel sheet has a thickness of 0.35 (mm) or less, the product of the lower yield point (N/mm | 2014-01-09 |
20140007991 | TOUGH IRON-BASED BULK METALLIC GLASS ALLOYS - A family of iron-based, phosphor-containing bulk metallic glasses having excellent processibitity and toughness, methods for forming such alloys, and processes for manufacturing articles therefrom are provided. The inventive iron-based alloy is based on the observation that by very tightly controlling the composition of the metalloid moiety of the Fe-based, P-containing bulk metallic glass alloys it is possible to obtain highly processable alloys with surprisingly low shear modulus and high toughness. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007992 | Method for Producing a Hot-Rolled Flat Steel Product - A method for generating a flat steel product comprising the steps of: melting a steel melt, comprising, in addition to Fe and unavoidable impurities (in wt %) C: 0.5-1.3%, Mn: 18-26%, Al: 5.9-11.5%, Si: <1%, Cr: <8%, Ni: <3%, Mo: <2%, N: <0.1%, B: <0.1%, Cu: <5%, Nb: <1%, Ti: <1%, V: <1%, Ca: <0.05%, Zr: <0.1%, P: <0.04%, S: <0.04%; casting the steel melt into a cast strip; heating the cast strip to an initial hot-rolling temperature of 1100-1300° C. at a heating rate of at least 20 K/s; hot rolling the cast strip into a hot strip; cooling the hot strip within 10 seconds after the hot rolling at a cooling rate of at least 100 K/s to <400° C.; and winding the cooled hot strip into a coil at a coiling temperature of up to 400° C. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007993 | HIGH STRENGTH HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT BLANKING WORKABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A high strength hot rolled steel sheet having excellent blanking workability is provided. The composition contains C: 0.050 to 0.15%, Si: 0.1 to 1.5%, Mn: 1.0 to 2.0%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.0030% or less, Al: 0.01 to 0.08%, Ti: 0.05 to 0.15%, N: 0.005% or less, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities. More than 95% of the microstructure is formed of a bainite phase in terms of area fraction. Average grain diameters of the bainite phase in a region having a thickness equal to ¼ of the sheet thickness from the surface in the sheet thickness direction is 5 μm or less in an L-direction cross section and 4 μm or less in a C-direction cross section. The number of crystal grains extended in the rolling direction and having an aspect ratio of 5 or more is 7 or less in a sheet thickness center portion. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007998 | BICYCLE WHEEL - A bicycle wheel includes a rim, a tire and a tire retainer. The rim has an annular bridge and a pair of annular flanges with tire retaining ridges. The annular flanges extend outward from the annular bridge to define an annular space. The tire has a pair of annular bead portions that are engaged with the tire retaining ridges of the rim, respectively. The tire retainer is disposed within the annular space. The tire retainer has a support body that is disposed between the bead portions of the bicycle tire. The support body has an axial width that is dimensioned such that the bead portions of the bicycle tire are prevented from disengaging from the tire retaining ridges of the wheel rim, respectively, while the bicycle tire is disposed in the annular space. | 2014-01-09 |
20140007999 | TIRE - The present invention is concerned with a tire including a tire casing having a rolling resistance coefficient according to the coastdown method of JIS D4234 of not exceeding 4.0, in which both low rolling resistance and durability of the tire can be made compatible with each other. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008000 | Pneumatic Tire Unit - A pneumatic tire unit comprises a front tire to be mounted on a leading side of a vehicle, and a rear tire to be mounted on a trailing side of the vehicle. A plurality of recesses is provided in at least one tire side portion of the front tire, and a plurality of protrusions is provided on at least one tire side portion of the rear tire. A negative pressure region that can be generated at a back surface side of the vehicle is reduced and, therefore, air resistance of the vehicle is reduced and fuel economy is enhanced. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008001 | PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE - A vehicle pneumatic tire for utility vehicles includes a carcass ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008002 | TIRE WITH IMPROVED BEADS - Tire comprising two beads comprising an annular reinforcing structure, a carcass reinforcement anchored in the two beads so as to form a main portion and a wrapped-around portion, each wrapped-around portion extending radially outwards as far as an end situated at a radial distance DEC that is less than or equal to 10% of the radial height H of the tire; each bead comprising an apex made of a rubber composition having an elastic modulus greater than 40 MPa, extending radially as far as a radial distance DEE1 comprised between 10% and 15% of the height H; each bead further comprising an outer strip made of a rubber composition that has an elastic modulus G′ less than or equal to 15 MPa and a viscous modulus G″ such that: G″[MPa]≦0.2·G′[MPa]−0.2 MPa, extending at least between 20% and 25% of the height H, the apex having an axial thickness E(r) that is substantially a linear function of r, r denoting the distance with respect to the radially innermost point of the annular structure, wherein the entity formed by the apex and outer strip has a thickness ET(r) such that, in the range of distances r comprised between 25 and 45% of the height H of the tire, the variation in thickness | 2014-01-09 |
20140008003 | TIRE, THE CARCASS REINFORCEMENT OF WHICH IS REINFORCED WITH A LAYER OF REINFORCING ELEMENTS IN THE BEAD REGION - The invention relates to a tire having a radial carcass reinforcement, consisting of at least one layer of reinforcing elements anchored in each of the beads by an upturn around a bead wire, said carcass reinforcement upturn being reinforced by at least one layer of reinforcing elements or stiffener, the radially outer end of which is radially on the outside of the end of the upturn. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008008 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING TENSIONED ELASTICATION STRIPS, FOR INSTANCE FOR SANITARY ARTICLES AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A device for forming elastication strips applicable in stretched condition, for example along the waistline of sanitary articles such as diapers and the like, includes at least one pair of combined drawing members suitable for operating in gripping relation on the ends of the strips to receive the strips themselves arranged bridge-like therebetween in non-stretched condition at an inlet end of the device. The drawing members are moveable according to trajectories diverging from each other to draw the strips arranged bridge-like therebetween towards an outlet end of the device. The drawing members are moved by motor means with selectively variable velocity when transferring the strips between the inlet end and the outlet end to selectively vary the application pitch of the strips in stretched condition on the sanitary articles. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008009 | MOLD, MOLDING JIG AND MOLDING METHOD | 2014-01-09 |
20140008012 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MORE PARTICULARLY PROCESSING OR POPULATING, A CIRCUIT BOARD ELEMENT AND CARRIER FOR USE IN SUCH A METHOD - In a method for producing a circuit board element, the following steps are provided:
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20140008013 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING LAYER - A method for making the electromagnetic shielding layer is provided. An electronic element has a surface is provided. At least one carbon nanotube film is fabricated. A carbon nanotube film structure is formed on the surface of the electronic element. A conductive layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film structure to obtain the electromagnetic shielding layer on the surface of the electronic element. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008016 | METHOD OF REDUCING MALODOR IN A CONTAINER - A detergent pack comprising a combination of a water-soluble cleaning pouch, comprising a liquid composition and an enveloping film material, and a packaging container therefore. The liquid composition comprises a first perfume. The packaging container comprises a hinged lid comprising a lid portion and a frame portion. The packaging container comprises an adhesive strip adhered to an internal wall thereof substantially at the opening of said container, the hot melt comprising an aldehyde-comprising perfume. There is also provided a method of preventing or reducing malodour in the interior of a packaging container containing a malodour-generating water-soluble pouch. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008017 | EJECTION APPARATUS FOR LIFTING CHIPS OFF OF CARRIER MATERIALS - An ejection device and a method for lifting a chip ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008018 | Process for the manufacture of impregnated cloths for composite articles - The present invention relates to the use of polyamide of high melt flow in the form of particles having a specific median diameter D50 in the manufacture of impregnated cloths used in the manufacture of composite materials. The field of the invention is that of composite materials and their processes of manufacture. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008019 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - The invention provides for an adhesive composition that can both be used as melt adhesive composition and as drying adhesive composition. Such an adhesive composition comprises a thermoreversible gelling starch, a bonding starch and a plasticizer. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008022 | DELAMINATION APPARATUS AND INLINE THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A delamination apparatus that includes a stage to which a lower support, an acceptor substrate disposed on the lower support, and a donor film laminated with the lower support along the edge of the acceptor substrate, interposing the acceptor substrate therebetween are mounted. The delamination apparatus further includes a first gripper disposed in an end side of the stage to move an end of the donor film to a direction far away from the acceptor substrate by gripping the end of the donor film; and a first peeling roll disposed on the donor film to support the donor film disposed between the acceptor substrate and the first gripper, and rotating itself to a direction of the first gripper. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008023 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING PNEUMATIC TYRES - In a process of manufacturing pneumatic tyres, a carcass sleeve is made which includes at least one carcass ply provided with axially opposite flaps turned up around annular anchoring structures, so as to form respective loops. An outer sleeve is positioned around the carcass sleeve, and the latter is radially expanded in order to cause application of same against a radially internal surface of the outer sleeve. After each of the end flaps has been turned up and before radial expansion, only a portion belonging to each of the loops and extending substantially parallel to the respective annular anchoring structure is submitted to a step of carrying out heating under pressure, to make each loop integral with the annular anchoring structure and prevent the turned-up ply/plies from even partly slipping off, during the subsequent radial-expansion step of the carcass sleeve and vulcanisation step of the tyre. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008024 | APPARATUS THAT MANUFACTURES ABSORBENT BODY - An apparatus for manufacturing an absorbent body includes: a suction member for moving a suction section along a predetermined travel path; a cover member surrounding a predetermined range of the travel path; and a supply opening through which liquid absorbent particles fall. The supply opening is provided above the travel path in a space within the cover member. Of the space within the cover member, a space located in a downstream side of a position of the supply opening in a direction along the travel path is divided into a first zone in which the liquid absorbent particle is suctioned to the suction section and a second zone in which the liquid absorbent particle is suctioned to the suction section, the second zone being adjacent to a downstream side of the first zone. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008025 | Device and Installation for Joining at Least Two Medicine Capsules by Adhesive Bonding - The device ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008026 | Film Comprising a Strippable Sacrificial Layer for Reduction of Surface Defects in a Substrate - A coextruded biaxially oriented composite film comprising a polyester substrate layer and disposed on one or both surfaces thereof a strippable sacrificial layer, wherein said strippable sacrificial layer comprises an ethylene-methacrylic acid (EMAA) copolymer. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008027 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ROLLER SHADE AND METHOD FOR SETTING ARTIFICIAL STOPS - The present invention advantageously provides a motorized roller shade that includes a shade tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the shade tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008030 | ROLL CLEANING APPARATUS - A roll cleaning apparatus for a paper making machine has a cleaning member that is mounted to a support member that extends lengthwise relative to a first roll. The cleaning member has a pad and is moveable between an engaged position against the roll during operation, and a disengaged position spaced away from the roll in a non-operating condition. The roll cleaning apparatus includes a drive connected to cause linear reciprocation of the cleaning member and a drive or actuator mounted to move the cleaning member between the engaged and disengaged positions, and operable to bias the cleaning member against the roll in use. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008031 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE, CASTING DIE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CAST COMPONENT - A temperature control device for a casting die and which includes a connection part having an inlet and an outlet for a temperature control medium, and a heat transfer part having a closed outer body and which is configured for insertion into a corresponding opening in the casting die and by way of which a heat exchange is carried out between the temperature control medium and the casting die. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008040 | PLUME ABATEMENT AND EVAPORATED WATER RECOVERY APPARATUS USING COMBINED HEAT EXCHANGER-CONDENSER - A heat exchange-condensation panel assembly comprises a plurality of moisture air flow passages ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008041 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes: a display panel which displays an image on a front surface thereof; and a heat spreading module having a shape corresponding to the display panel to support a rear surface, opposite the front surface, of the display panel, wherein the heat spreading module includes a heat spreader including a working fluid therein and at least one channel provided therein to guide the working fluid. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008046 | PLATE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER, HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR COOLER COMPRISING A HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention relates to a plate ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008047 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER AND HEAT PUMP APPARATUS - A plate heat exchanger includes a stack of a plurality of plates each having an inlet and an outlet for a fluid. Each adjacent two of the plates are bonded to each other at regions thereof where top parts of the wavy portion provided in a lower one of the plates and bottom parts of the wavy portion provided in an upper one of the plates overlap each other when seen in the stacking direction. Particularly, a top part included in the top parts of the wavy portion of the lower plate and being adjacent to each of the inlet and the outlet has a planar shape. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008048 | RADIANT TUBULAR ELEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS AND SIMILAR - Tubular radiant element for industrial plants and the like, made of a metal material resistant to high temperatures, including at least one vertical tubular portion, optionally at least a curved tubular portion, provided with a surface (S), including at least one radiation and stiffening means arranged on at least a portion of the surface (S) of the tubular radiant element. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008049 | HEAT DISSIPATION BASE SEAT - A heat dissipation base seat includes a main body. A first extension arm, a second extension arm, a third extension arm and a fourth extension arm respectively extend from four corners of the main body. Two first bent sections respectively extend from two sides of the first extension arm. Two second bent sections respectively extend from two sides of the second extension arm. Two third bent sections respectively extend from two sides of the third extension arm. Two fourth bent sections respectively extend from two sides of the fourth extension arm. At least one locating hole is formed at a free end of each of the first, second, third and fourth extension arms, which free end is distal from the main body. By means of the first, second, third and fourth bent sections, the structural strengths of the extension arms are greatly increased. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008050 | Thermal interface pad material with perforated liner - This invention relates to a thermal interface device ( | 2014-01-09 |
20140008051 | Cooling System Integration - A machine including an engine cooling system, a secondary system with a low-temperature limit, and a secondary cooling system. A temperature sensor is associated with the secondary cooling system. The temperature sensor senses the secondary cooling system temperature and provides a temperature signal. A control valve has an open position allowing fluid communication between the engine cooling system and the secondary cooling system, and a closed position disallowing fluid communication. A controller receives signals from the secondary system temperature sensor and commands the control valve to open when the secondary cooling system temperature is below the low-temperature limit. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008052 | Resettable Selective Locking Device - A collet system is disabled from gaining profile support when moved between profiles that will be used ultimately to support an inner string at a desired plurality of locations. It is when the collet reaches a desired location that it is unlocked by virtue of inner string movement so that a profile on the outer assembly is engaged by a sleeve to induce relative rotation of the sleeve with respect to the mandrel that supports the sleeve. The relative rotation moves a tab into alignment with a slot to permit relative axial movement between the mandrel and the tool so that the tool can function as intended. The sleeve is engaged by another profile for further relative rotation to misalign the tab and the slot to lock the tool. The tool is preferably a support collet for a crossover in a multi-zone gravel pack. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008053 | FIXTURE STRUCTURE FOR REUSING UNDERGROUND MICRO-SEISMIC SENSOR - Disclosed herein is a fixture structure for reusing an underground micro-seismic sensor, including: a sensor body configured to be inserted in a borehole and having a sensing portion for sensing micro seismic event; a first fixture portion formed at one surface of the sensor body; a second fixture portion coupled to the first fixture portion and configured to be fixed to a grouting member injected into the borehole; and a separation unit installed between the first fixture portion and the second fixture portion and configured to separate the first fixture portion and the second fixture portion from each other by external force. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008054 | CONTROL AND SUPPLY UNIT - A control and supply unit for an actuating device of a choke, a valve, a blow-out preventer or some other device applied in the field of oil and natural gas production. The control and supply unit includes an auxiliary power supply that is rechargeable and a connecting means to exchange data or supply a voltage. The unit is implemented separately from the actuating device and the connecting means is connected via a cable connection to a separate plug connection module arranged on the actuating device. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008055 | Multi-function Surge Reduction Apparatus - A multi-function diverter tool is disclosed that allows positive-indication opening and closing of the tool in a downhole environment. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008058 | METHODS FOR INCREASING METHANOGENESIS IN SUBSURFACE RESERVOIRS - Methods for increasing the increasing the rate of methane production in a subsurface reservoir are provided. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008059 | Downhole Data Communication and Logging System - A logging system and method for use in a wellbore formed in an earth formation. A tubular conduit that extends from the surface into the wellbore is included in the system. The conduit includes a stabilizer with sensors to obtain data from the wellbore. A communication interface is used to communicate data from the stabilizer to the logging tool string. Also, a surface communication and control device, along with a telemetry device can be included in the system. The telemetry device could be used to send and receive data to and/or from the surface communication and control device, if needed. Also provided is a logging tool string that is capable of passing from a position within the conduit to a position outside the lower end of the conduit. In addition, a memory storage device used to and store data collected from the wellbore for further analysis and communication. | 2014-01-09 |
20140008066 | Shunt Tube Assembly Entry Device - A shunt tube entry device comprises one or more inlet ports, a shroud disposed at least partially about a wellbore tubular, and a shunt tube in fluid communication with the chamber. The shroud defines a chamber between the shroud and the wellbore tubular, and the chamber is in fluid communication with the one or more entry ports. | 2014-01-09 |