04th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120018145 | Wireline Standoff - Disclosed are devices that can be used for improving wireline cable performance during logging operations in a variety of boreholes. An embodiment includes a wireline standoff that may ameliorate the effects of wireline cable differential sticking, wireline cable key seating, and high cable drags by reducing or eliminating contact of the wireline cable with the borehole wall during the logging operation. An embodiment includes a wireline standoff. The wireline standoff may comprise a pair of opposing assemblies. The opposing assemblies may each comprise a half shell, a cable insert configured to be disposed in the half shell, and external fins coupled to the half shell. The wireline standoff may further comprise one or more fasteners configured to couple the opposing assemblies to one another. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018146 | WEAR-RESISTANT SEPARATING DEVICE FOR REMOVING SAND AND ROCK PARTICLES - The subject matter of the invention is a separating device for removing sand and rock particles which is suitable as an integral component part of extraction equipment for the extraction of liquids or gases from deep wells, the separating device comprising at least one ceramic filter module ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018147 | VALVE ASSEMBLY EMPLOYABLE WITH A DOWNHOLE TOOL - A valve assembly employable with a downhole tool configured for conveyance in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the valve assembly includes an actuator and a sensing apparatus configured to provide a first signal based on an environment associated with the valve assembly and a second signal based on a characteristic of the valve assembly. The valve assembly also includes a controller configured to provide a third signal to the actuator to alter the characteristic in response to the first and second signals. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018148 | Real-time field friction reduction meter and method of use - A method of servicing a subterranean formation comprising communicating a servicing fluid comprising a hydratable friction reducer and a base fluid to the subterranean formation via a route of fluid communication, determining an actual percent by which the friction reducer reduces a pipe friction pressure, comparing the actual percent by which the friction reducer reduces the pipe friction pressure to an ideal percent by which the friction reducer should reduce pipe friction pressure to determine an effectiveness of the friction reducer, and determining if the effectiveness of the friction reducer is within an acceptable range. A method of servicing a subterranean formation comprising communicating a servicing fluid comprising a hydratable friction reducer and a base fluid to the subterranean formation via a route of fluid communication, measuring a wellhead pressure, determining a pipe friction pressure independent from the wellhead pressure, calculating a formation response pressure, and monitoring the formation response pressure. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018149 | METHOD OF DETECTING FLUID IN-FLOWS DOWNHOLE - A method of measuring fluid in-flow in a region of interest in a wellbore comprises deploying a fiber optic cable concurrently with placement of a downhole tubular, transmitting a light signal along the cable and receiving a reflected signal from the region of interest, and interpreting the received signal to obtain information about fluid flowing in the region of interest. The wellbore may include a horizontal portion. The received signal may also be interpreted by assessing amplitude and frequency spectra across array of channels, conditioning the received signal by removing at least a portion of the signal that is not related to flow, assessing flow regimes across depths and times, calculating axial flow/s within the wellbore using relationships for axial flow, and calculating flow into or out of the wellbore at one or more points using relationships for flow through an orifice. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018150 | FREQUENCY SWEEPING TUBEWAVE SOURCES FOR LIQUID FILLED BOREHOLES - A system for generating variable frequency tube waves includes a high pressure multiplex pump having a number of plungers, with each plunger operatively coupled to a suction valve on a suction side and a discharge valve on a discharge side. The suction valve or the discharge valve of a first one of the plungers includes an opening, such that the modified plunger on a discharge stroke pushes fluid through the opening in the suction or discharge valve. The system includes a tubular fluidly coupling the high pressure multiplex pump to a wellbore, and a pressure sensor that receives tube waves generated by the high pressure multiplex pump and reflected from the wellbore. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018151 | Inert gas injection to help control or extinguish coal fires - A method of locating and controlling subsurface coal fires is provided that includes mapping a subsurface coal bed fire using a magnetometer, where the mapping includes locating a combustion zone and an air inlet to the combustion zone of the coal bed fire, drilling an injection port from the earth surface to a previously burned zone of the combustion zone, where the injection port is disposed between the air inlet and the combustion zone, inserting a tube in the injection port, where the tube has an exterior tube seal disposed around the tube, and the exterior tube seal isolates the earth surface from the combustion zone along an exterior of the tube. The method further includes injecting an inert gas through the tube to the combustion zone, where the inert gas controls the combustion zone of the coal bed fire. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018152 | FLUID CONTROL IN RESERVIOR FLUID SAMPLING TOOLS - A pumping system comprising: a probe to suction a fluid from a fluid reservoir; a pump in fluid communication with said probe; a sensor for detecting phase changes in said pumping system, said sensor in fluid communication with said probe or pump, said sensor generating a sensor signal; a fluid exit from said pumping system, said fluid exit being in fluid communication with said pump; and a variable force check valve located between said probe and said fluid exit. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018153 | Systems and Methods For Providing Zonal Isolation In Wells - Systems and methods for providing zonal isolation in a hydrocarbon well include or utilize a tubular assembly having an upstream manifold, a gravel packing conduit, a transport conduit, a leak-off conduit, and a downstream flow path. The tubular assembly is adapted to receive a gravel-laden slurry and to direct at least a portion of the same to the gravel packing conduit. The gravel-laden slurry exiting the gravel packing conduit packs the annulus between the tubular assembly and the wellbore by dehydrating at least in part through the leak-off conduit. The leak-off conduit is further gravel-packed by the gravel-laden slurry received by the tubular assembly. The leak-off conduit is dehydrated through a flow control valve. Together, the gravel packed annulus and the gravel packed leak-off conduit provide a gravel-based zonal isolation system. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018154 | METHODS FOR COMPLETING THERMAL-RECOVERY WELLS - Methods for completing a well involve the use of computational models to design cement systems that are appropriate for the anticipated well conditions. Data from laboratory tests and/or numerical simulations may be employed in the models. The cement systems are designed to have a higher Young's modulus than the surrounding formation. In addition, the cement systems contain chemical-expansion agents that cause a microannulus to be deliberately formed at the cement/casing interface prior to the application of heat. The microannulus disappears during application of heat, pressure or both owing to casing expansion. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018155 | CEMENT COMPOSITIONS WITH A HIGH-DENSITY ADDITIVE OF SILICON CARBIDE OR SINTERED BAUXITE - A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: (A) introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, the cement composition comprising: (i) cement; (ii) water; and (iii) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and any combination thereof, wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon; and (B) allowing the cement composition to set. According to an embodiment, the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement. A cement composition for use in an oil or gas well comprises: (A) cement; (B) water; and (C) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and a combination thereof, wherein the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement, and wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018156 | GAS CUSHION NEAR OR AROUND PERFORATING GUN TO CONTROL WELLBORE PRESSURE TRANSIENTS - A method for perforating a formation material proximate to a wellbore involving lowering a perforating gun string comprising a perforating gun and a gas-generating device downhole, providing wellbore fluid around the perforating gun, and providing a volume of gas proximate the perforating gun, by the gas-generating device, wherein the volume of gas is configured to reduce the shock produced upon firing of the perforating gun. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018157 | BALLISTIC TRANSFER DELAY DEVICE - A ballistic transfer delay device and method of use. The ballistic transfer delay device does not include a firing pin and it is not pressure initiated. The device comprises a time delay fuse, a through-bulkhead initiator to initiate the time delay fuse, and an output booster to ballistically transfer the energy from the initiated time delay fuse. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018158 | Cutting Assembly and Method of Cutting Coiled Tubing - A coiled tubing cutter assembly comprises a housing configured to be inserted in a length of coiled tubing. The housing forms a main bore and a first pathway through which cutting fluid can flow through the housing and be directed to impinge against an inner surface of the coiled tubing over which the housing is positioned so as to cut the coiled tubing. A sleeve is positioned in the main bore. The sleeve is movable between a first position and a second position within the main bore. The sleeve is configured so as to block the first pathway when in the first position and to allow cutting fluid to pass through the first pathway in the second position. A method of cutting coiled tubing is also disclosed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018159 | Polymer Hydration Method - Disclosed is a method of rapidly hydrating a hydratable polymer, which method involves irradiating with radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, a mixture of at least the polymer and an aqueous hydrotreating medium to form a viscosified mixture of at least aqueous hydrotreating medium and hydrated polymer. Related methods of treating a subterranean formation and continuously hydrotreating a subterranean formation are also revealed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018160 | New Oil Recovery Process for Carbonate Reservoirs - A method for increasing oil production in a carbonate reservoir by conducting a step-wise reduction of salinity of the injected salt water that is injected into the carbonate reservoir. The method provides for increased oil production as compared to conventional waterflooding techniques. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018161 | Oil Recovery Process for Carbonate Reservoirs - A method for increasing oil production in a carbonate reservoir by incorporating a diluted surfactant injection in conjunction with conducting a step-wise reduction of salinity of the injected salt water that is injected into the carbonate reservoir. The method provides for increased oil production as compared to conventional waterflooding techniques. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018162 | PROPPANT - A proppant comprises a particle and a polyamide imide coating disposed on the particle. A method of forming the proppant comprises the steps of providing the particle, providing the polyamide imide coating, and coating the particle with the polyamide imide coating. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018163 | Water Well Cleaning Apparatus and Method - A method and system for cleaning the perforations of well casings employs a non-rotating tubing string attached to a hydraulic jet carrier body. The carrier body has outwardly extending arms which terminate in spray nozzles, each of the nozzles expelling a stream of fluid under pressure against the well casing with an inertial force. The nozzles are oriented on the carrier body such that the reactive force for each jet is directionally offset with respect to the central axis of the carrier, thereby creating a twisting moment tending to rotate the carrier body about its central axis. The nozzles are located a fixed distance from the carrier body which is between about ½ and 1½ inches from the well casing perforations in use. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018164 | CLAMP FOR A WELL TUBULAR - A tubular clamp for gripping a tubular is disclosed. In one aspect, a tubular clamp for use with a cutting and lifting system is provided. The tubular clamp is configured to move between an opened position and a closed position. The tubular clamp further includes at least one slip member to permit the clamp to bear the weight of a severed tubular string. Lifting lugs on an outer surface of the clamp permit attachment to a lifting assembly. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018165 | Marine Well Containment System and Method - A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018166 | Vessel For Operating On Underwater Wells And Working Methods Of Said Vessel - A vessel for operating on underwater wells has a deck; a moon pool extending through the deck; a further deck elevated above the moon pool and having a hole; and a compensation unit, which is mounted on the deck above the moon pool, is arranged between the deck and the further deck, and is provided with a frame sliding along the deck, a support carrier moveable with respect to the frame in a direction substantially vertical and suitable to support items, and a driving assembly connecting the support carrier to the frame and suitable to be selectively set so as to displace in the direction the support carrier either in a heave compensation mode or in a elevator mode. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018167 | MAXIMIZING HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION WHILE CONTROLLING PHASE BEHAVIOR OR PRECIPITATION OF RESERVOIR IMPAIRING LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS - A method of flowing fluid from a formation, the method comprising: sensing presence of a reservoir impairing substance in the fluid flowed from the formation; and automatically controlling operation of at least one flow control device in response to the sensing of the presence of the substance. A well system, comprising: at least one sensor which senses whether a reservoir impairing substance is present; and at least one flow control device which regulates flow of a fluid from a formation in response to indications provided by the sensor. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018168 | Pump - A multistage pump ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018169 | DOWNHOLE DISPLACEMENT BASED ACTUATOR - A technique facilitates actuating a variety of components in a downhole environment. The technique utilizes displacement based activation of an atmospheric actuation chamber. Activation of the atmospheric actuation chamber may be initiated via a variety of mechanisms, including manipulation of a restraining device, translation of a seal, and/or destruction of a seal. The atmospheric actuation chamber is coupled in cooperation with the corresponding downhole component to enable selective activation of the downhole component. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018170 | SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES TO ACTUATE ISOLATION VALVES - A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018171 | Outer Casing String and Method of Installing Same - An outer casing string, including a surface casing head, and associated installation method. In some embodiments, the surface casing head includes an outer tubular member insertable through a diverter of an installed conductor system, an inner tubular member at least partially disposed within and moveable relative to the outer tubular member, and a sleeve ring rotatably coupled to the inner tubular. The outer tubular member has an annular recess. The sleeve ring includes a snap ring that is displaceable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, at least a portion of the snap ring is received within the annular recess, and the outer tubular member is axially immovable relative to the inner tubular member. In the retracted position, no portion of the snap ring is received within the annular recess, and the outer tubular member is axially moveable relative to the inner tubular member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018172 | LINER HANGER FLUID DIVERTER TOOL AND RELATED METHODS - A downhole fluid diverter tool includes a tool body having a central bore therethrough and a bypass port formed in an outer diameter thereof, a spring-biased piston disposed within the tool body, a piston port in the spring-biased piston configured to axially align with the bypass port to control fluid flow outward from the central bore, and a rotatable ball valve aligned within the central bore of the tool body and configured to control fluid flow through the central bore, wherein the bypass port and the ball valve are configured to be cycled multiple times between open and closed positions while in a wellbore. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018173 | WELLBORE TOOL WITH EXHANGABLE BLADES - A method for conducting a wellbore operation includes disconnecting a radially projecting member from a first sub without uncoupling a second sub from the first sub. The method may include also coupling the first sub to the second sub with a connector that includes an electrical connection. An associated apparatus may include a sub having at least one conductor connected to a connector; and at least one radially projecting member removably coupled to the sub. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018174 | Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Flow Of Fluids From A Well Below The Surface Of The Water - An apparatus and method is provided for controlling and/or halting the uncontrolled flow of petroleum and/or natural gas from an open well head on the sea floor in which the well head is in communication with a subterranean formation. The method includes lowering a fluid control device from a drilling ship to an alignment means positioned above an open well casing through which the petroleum and/or natural gas is flowing in an uncontrolled manner, then lowering the fluid control device through and/or adjacent to the alignment means and into the open well casing until a lower section of a fluid control device enters the open well casing. The fluid control device includes an elongated member at its tip, having a diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the well head casing. A tapered section is in connection with the elongated section, the tapered section, or another section in connection with the tapered section, having a maximum diameter equal to or greater than the inside diameter of the well casing, and an end section in communication with the tapered section having a diameter greater than or equal to the outside diameter of the well head casing. The fluid control device can have a mass sufficiently great to overcome any upward forces created by flowing petroleum and/or natural gas, resulting in sufficient downward movement of the fluid control device and contact with the open well casing to seal same. Alternatively, a drilling rig in connection with the fluid control device can exert sufficient downward pressure thereon so as to overcome the pressure of the flowing petroleum, gas, etc., thereby creating a seal between the fluid control device and the well head. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018175 | SHOES FOR HOOVES | 2012-01-26 |
20120018176 | FIRE SUPPRESSION NOZZLE - A fire extinguishing device for the uniform distribution of compressed air foam for fire suppression, connected to a piping network of a CAF system. Multiple nozzles of different types are connected to a single body, set at specific angles both horizontally and vertically. Each nozzle is selected to provide a set discharge spray angle and positioned in the body of the device to provide the proper distribution. The device body has a female thread at the inlet for connection to the CAF system in addition to female outlets at the discharge for connection of spray nozzles. The device may be used to create a 360° spray pattern or a 120° spray pattern depending on the application. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018177 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PASSIVE NON-ELECTRICAL DUAL STAGE FIRE SUPPRESSION - Methods and apparatus for passive non-electrical dual stage fire suppression according to various aspects of the present invention include detecting a fire with a first active fire suppressant unit and changing the status of a second fire suppressant unit from “stand-by” to “active” when the first fire suppressant unit releases a fire suppressant agent. After the first fire suppressant unit has released its fire suppressant agent, the second fire suppressant unit may detect a continued and/or a new fire and release a second fire suppressant agent in response to the detection. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018178 | Oil Fire and Boil Over Attenuation Using Buoyant Glass Materials - A method is described for using cellular glass blocks, cellular glass nodules, hollow glass spheres, or other buoyant glass materials to attenuate oil fire, limit thermal radiation from an oil fire, and reduce the risk of boil-over phenomenon. Cellular glass blocks, cellular glass nodules, hollow glass spheres, or other buoyant glass products may be deployed passively, prior to an ignition event, or actively, as a response to an ignition event to provide control. Cellular glass or other buoyant glass materials may be in any physical shape such as block, sheet, aggregate, or nodule. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018179 | FIRE SUPPRESION - The present invention relates to a fire suppression apparatus | 2012-01-26 |
20120018180 | AERATION DEVICE - A soil aeration device may include a plurality of arcuate blades mounted to an assembly adapted to rotate and translate the blades proximate a ground surface, thereby forming aeration pockets in the soil. In certain embodiments, the arcuate tines penetrate and fracture the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket deposited on the top of the soil. In various embodiments, a planetary gear assembly imparts to the tine a translational and rotational movement which creates a fractured pocket in the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket and deposited on the surface of the soil. In still other embodiments, the arcuate tine may have mounted thereon a coring tube that cuts and removes a plug from the pocket formed in the soil. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018181 | Output Mode Switching Device For Power Tool - An output mode switching device includes an output unit, a stationary ratchet gear unit, a spring, at least one block, a case for accommodating the parts mentioned above, and a control device threadedly connected to the case. The output unit includes an output shaft and a first bearing and a movable ratchet gear connected thereto. Movable ratchet teeth of the movable ratchet gear face stationary ratchet teeth of the stationary ratchet gear. The stationary ratchet gear has circumferential ribs and the block has an inner protrusion and an outer protrusion. Two ends of the spring respectively contact with the first bearing and the inner protrusion of the block. The control device is operated to allow the inner protrusion to be engaged with or separated from the rib of the stationary ratchet gear. Therefore the output shaft outputs torque without axial vibration or with axial vibration. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018182 | PERCUSSION DEVICE - The invention relates to a percussion device having a frame, a tool mounted movable in its longitudinal direction, the percussion device containing a work chamber having a movably mounted transmission piston to compress the tool so that a longitudinal stress pulse is generated to the tool, inlet and outlet channels for conducting the pressure fluid to the percussion device and away from it and a control valve that alternately directs the pressure fluid from the inlet channel to the work chamber to act on the transmission piston and, correspondingly, discharges the pressure fluid from the percussion device. The percussion device and trans-mission piston have channels that connect the pressure fluid that acted on the transmission piston to flow during the return movement of the transmission piston through the control valve and transmission piston to the pressure fluid outlet channel and cut off the flow when the transmission piston has returned to its initial position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018183 | CLUTCH MECHANISMS FOR POWER SCREWDRIVERS - A synchronization mechanism of a clutch mechanism includes a drive side contact member and a driven side contact member provided on a drive side clutch member and a driven side clutch member of a clutch mechanism at positions radially inwardly of a drive side clutch portion and a driven side clutch portion, respectively. The driven side contact member does not contact the drive side contact member when the driven side clutch member is in a disengaging position. As the driven side clutch member moves from the disengaging position to an engaging position, the driven side contact member contacts the drive side contact member, so that the rotation of the drive side clutch member is transmitted to the driven side clutch member through frictional contact between the driven side contact member and the drive side contact member before the driven side clutch member reaches the engaging position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018184 | Compensating Conductive Circuit - A audio, video, and digital signal compensating conductive circuit consisting of one or more main electric conductor(s) and one or more non-terminated compensating conductor(s) to enhance transmission performance of an electrical signal. One embodiment is an electric cable comprising a one or more of said compensating conductive circuits. Another embodiment is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that has a plurality of said electric wires embedded in the CB. Said compensating conductive circuit has at least one main electric conductor, having purpose of carrying electric current between the signal source and the load, and at least one non-terminated compensating electric conductor, one end of said non-terminated compensating electric conductor is connected to said main electric conductor, while the other end of said non-terminated compensating electric conductor is unconnected. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018185 | Electric junction box - There is provided an electric junction box | 2012-01-26 |
20120018186 | CASE STRUCTURE HAVING FILM TYPE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a case structure of an electronic product to which a film-type electronic circuit is adhered. The case structure may include a case of an electronic product and a first film adhered to the case. The case structure may further include a second film adhered to the first film such that one surface of the second film contacts the first film, and an electronic circuit layer adhered to the first film. The electronic circuit layer may be arranged between the first film and the second film, wherein the first film is thermally adhered to the case. The first film may have a melting at a melting point that is lower than a heat-resistant temperature of the case. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018187 | CONDUCTOR GRID FOR ELECTRONIC HOUSINGS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - With the present invention, conductor grids for electronic housings and a manufacturing method for such conductor grids are provided. According to the invention, the conductor grid is produced from two metal strips ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018188 | Temporary Mounting Device For An Electrical Junction Box - An electrical junction box for use with carrying a load from a joist. The junction box includes a pancake housing and an upright side box compartment. The pancake housing is attached to the upright side box compartment to form an L-shaped configuration. The pancake housing also has an aperture for receiving a screw for attaching the junction box to the joist. The junction box also includes one or more tabs located on an upper surface of the pancake housing for temporarily retaining the junction box upon the joist. A screw is used for permanently affixing the junction box to the joist. The tabs may be integral to the junction box or removable. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018189 | FLEXIBLE FLAME RETARDANT INSULATED WIRES FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to an insulated wire for use in electronic equipment, comprising an electrically conductive core and an insulating layer and/or an insulating jacket consisting of a flame retardant elastomeric composition surrounding the electrically conductive core, wherein the flame retardant elastomeric composition comprises a elastomeric polymer selected from the group consisting of styrenic block copolymers, olefinic thermoplastic elastomers and combinations thereof; and a metal salt of a phosphinic acid of the formula [R | 2012-01-26 |
20120018190 | CABLE WITH HIGH LEVEL OF BREAKDOWN STRENGTH AFTER AGEING - The present invention relates to a cable comprising at least one semiconductive layer and at least one insulation layer, wherein: —the semiconductive layer consists of a composition (A) comprising a polar copolymer (a) and carbon black, and—the insulation layer consists of a composition (B) comprising a polar copolymer (b2), and to a process for the production of such a cable and to the use of such a cable as a power cable. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018191 | COATING AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - The present invention provides a coating | 2012-01-26 |
20120018192 | CONDUCTOR OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE FOR WIRING, METHOD OF PRODUCING A CONDUCTOR OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE FOR WIRING, ELECTRICAL WIRE FOR WIRING, AND COPPER ALLOY SOLID WIRE - A conductor of an electrical wire for wiring, which is obtained by stranding a plurality of copper alloy wire materials each having a composition containing 0.3 to 1.5 mass % of Cr, with the balance being Cu and inevitable impurities, and which has a tensile strength of 400 MPa or more and 650 MPa or less, an elongation of 7% or more when broken, an electrical conductivity of 65% IACS or more, a ratio between a 0.2% proof stress and the tensile strength of 0.7 or more and 0.95 or less, and a work-hardening exponent of 0.03 or more and 0.17 or less; a method of producing the same; an electrical wire for wiring, in which an insulating cover is provided on the conductor; and a copper alloy solid wire for the conductor. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018193 | Multi layer circuit board and method of manufacturing the same - There are provided a multi layer circuit board and a method of manufacturing the same. The multi layer circuit board includes each of ceramic boards having wiring patterns formed and stacked thereon; and via electrodes connecting in series the wiring patterns formed in the each of the ceramic boards, wherein one of the via electrodes is formed as a via group including a plurality of via units which connect in parallel one catch pad formed on one ceramic board and another catch pad formed on ceramic boards adjacent to the one ceramic board. Since the ceramic boards are connected through the plurality of via units, the reliability of the electrical connectivity of the via electrode may be improved, and the formation of a void and the protrusion of the via electrode may be prevented. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018194 | MULTILAYER WIRING BOARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a multilayer wiring board. The multilayer wiring board includes an outer resin insulation layer made of an insulating resin material, containing a filler of inorganic filler and having an outer surface defining a chip mounting area to which an electronic chip is mounted with an underfill material filled in between the outer resin insulation layer and the electronic chip and holes through which conductor parts are exposed. The manufacturing method includes a hole forming step of forming the holes in the outer resin insulation layer by laser processing, a desmear treatment step of, after the hole forming step, removing smears from inside the holes of the outer resin insulation layer, and a filler reducing step of, after the desmear treatment step, reducing the amount of the filler exposed at the outer surface of the outer resin insulation layer. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018195 | Printed circuit board - A printed circuit board including: an inner layer substrate part; a first insulation layer laminated on one surface of the inner layer substrate part; a first pattern buried in one surface of the first insulation layer; a first resin layer laminated on one surface of the first insulation layer to cover the first pattern; and a first via electrically connecting the first pattern with the inner layer substrate part, wherein the first resin layer is made of a material comprising one of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyimide (PI), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Polyetheretherketon (PEEK) and a photo solder resist. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018196 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH WATERPROOF STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a flexible printed circuit board with waterproof structure, including a flexible substrate that has a first surface on which a first metal layer is bonded. The first metal layer has an upper surface forming a covered area and at least one mounting zone and the metal layer forms on a surface thereof within the mounting zone a bonding improved waterproof structure. A first insulation layer is formed on the covered area of the upper surface of the first metal layer in such a way not to cover the mounting zone of the first metal so as to expose the mounting zone. A water resistant member is securely mounted to the mounting zone of the first metal layer. The flexible substrate also has a second surface to which a second metal layer and a second insulation layer are mounted. The second metal layer also forms a mounting zone, which is not covered by the second insulation layer so as to expose for mounting the water resistant member. The metal surface inside the mounting zone also forms bonding improved waterproof structure. The waterproof structure improves the bonding strength between the flexible printed circuit board and the water resistant member through proper arrangement and selection of shape, size, and distribution density of holes that are defined in the exposed metal surface. Alternatively, the holes can be made completely through the metal layer in order to also feature control of impedance for high frequency signals. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018197 | NOVEL DUCTILE METAL FOIL LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are a flexible metal clad laminate including: (a) a first conductive metal foil in which a first polyimide layer is formed on a surface thereof; and (b) a second conductive metal foil in which a second polyimide layer is formed on a surface thereof, wherein the first polyimide layer and the second polyimide layer are joined together by an epoxy adhesive, and a method of manufacturing the same. The inventive flexible metal clad laminate can maintain the intrinsic properties of polyimide, and thus, can exhibit good heat resistance and flexibility to comparable with a conventional two-layer, double-sided flexible copper clad laminate, and a manufacturing process thereof is simple and easy, thus ensuring enhanced productivity and economical effectiveness. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018198 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND PRINTED WIRING BOARD - An electronic component including a substrate having a surface and one or more trench portions opening on the surface, a capacitor portion having a lower electrode formed on the surface of the substrate and on the wall surface of the trench portion, a dielectric layer formed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the dielectric layer, a resin filler filling the space inside the trench portion lined by the upper electrode, an insulation layer formed on the surface of the substrate, a conductive portion formed on the insulation layer and positioned to cover the trench portion, and a via conductor connecting the conductive portion and one of the lower electrode and the upper electrode. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018199 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes a layer. A layer of copper is covered on a surface of the layer. A through hole passes through the printed circuit board. An approximately C-shaped thermal engraving is defined in the surface of the layers, surrounding the through hole and without being covered by the layer of copper. An opening of the thermal engraving faces an output terminal of the power supply. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018200 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM FOR TOUCH PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a transparent conductive film for a touch panel and a method for manufacturing the same. A transparent conductive film | 2012-01-26 |
20120018201 | CIRCUIT BOARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, CIRCUIT DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND CONDUCTIVE FOIL PROVIDED WITH INSULATING LAYER - Provided are a circuit board easy to process by laser and a manufacturing method thereof A circuit board of the present invention includes a substrate, an insulating layer covering an upper surface of the substrate, and a conductive pattern of a predetermined shape formed on an upper surface of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is made of a resin material highly filled with a filler made of silica. Further, a colorant made of an inorganic material is added to the resin material. Accordingly, when a laser is radiated onto the insulating layer in order to perform cutting and removing processing, the insulating layer is removed because the laser is absorbed by the colored resin material. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018202 | CIRCUIT DEVICE - In a circuit device of the present invention, the lower surface side of a circuit board is covered with a second resin encapsulant, and the upper surface side and the like of the circuit board are covered with a first resin encapsulant. Since heat dissipation to the outside of the circuit device is achieved mainly through the second resin encapsulant, a particle size of filler contained in the second resin encapsulant is made larger than a particle size of filler contained in the first resin encapsulant. Heat dissipation to the outside of the circuit device is greatly improved. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018203 | ELECTRONIC MODULE WITH EMBEDDED JUMPER CONDUCTOR - The present invention generally provides a novel method for manufacturing an electronic module with crossed conducting lines and a novel electronic module with crossed conducting lines. In particular, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a thin, single layer electronic module. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an electronic module with an embedded jumper element having reliable high quality connections and contacts. To achieve at least some of the aspects of the present invention, an embedded pre-fabricated jumper module is placed inside a printed circuit board which allows the crossing of conducting lines within the module without manufacturing additional layers over the whole PCB board. The resultant PCB will have improved contacts and will not have surface deformation. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018204 | CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND WIRING BOARD - A ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic element body having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and first and second external electrodes. The first and second external electrodes are provided on a first principal surface. Portions of the first and second external electrodes project further than the other portions in a thickness direction. A projecting portion of the first external electrode is provided at one end of the first external electrode in a length direction and a second projecting portion of the second external electrode is provided at another end of the second external electrode in the length direction. Thus, a concave portion is provided between the projecting portions, and a portion of the first principal surface provided between the first and second external electrodes is exposed. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018205 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND WIRING BOARD - A method of manufacturing a ceramic electronic component prevents variations in characteristics even when the ceramic electronic component is embedded in a wiring board. Ceramic green sheets containing an organic binder having a degree of polymerization in a range from about 1000 to about 1500 are prepared. A first conductive paste layer is formed on a surface of each of the ceramic green sheets. The ceramic green sheets are laminated to form a raw ceramic laminated body. A second conductive paste layer is formed on a surface of the raw ceramic laminated body. The raw ceramic laminated body formed with the second conductive paste layer is fired. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018206 | SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - There is provided a capacitor that has excellent transient response characteristics, can be used as a distributed constant type noise filter, and can be used as a composite component having two functions of a capacitor and a distributed constant type noise filter through further reduction of an ESL of a solid electrolytic capacitor with a solid electrolytic capacitor of which capacitance is easily increased. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018207 | CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE AND FABRICATING PROCESS OF CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE - A circuit substrate includes a base layer, a first patterned conductive layer, a dielectric layer, a conductive block and a second patterned conductive layer. The first patterned conductive layer is disposed on the base layer and has a first pad. The dielectric layer is disposed on the base layer and covers the first patterned conductive layer, wherein the dielectric layer has an opening and the first pad is exposed by the opening. The conductive block is disposed in the opening and covers the first pad. The second patterned conductive layer is disposed on a surface of the dielectric layer and has a second pad, wherein the second pad and the conductive block are integrally formed. In addition, a fabricating process of a circuit substrate is also provided. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018208 | COUPLER APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a coupler apparatus includes a coupling element and a ground plane. The coupling element comprises a conductive material and configured to be subjected to power feeding to a feeding point. The ground plane comprises a conductive material and faces the coupling element. The coupling element has one or more through holes along an alignment direction of the coupling element and the ground plane. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018209 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board defines a groove used to engage with an electronic element. The groove defines a plurality of side walls. The PCB further defines a plurality of via holes at junctions between each two neighboring side walls. The via holes are communicate with the groove and have a C-shaped section. When the electronic element is received in the groove, the electronic element snugly engages with the plurality of side walls of the groove. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018210 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes a reference layer configured to connect to a power or a ground and a dielectric layer stacked on the reference layer. The dielectric layer includes a component surface opposing the reference layer. The component surface forms a differential pairs, a protection runner, and a power runner. The differential pairs include a substantially linear part. The protection runner is intervened between the linear part and the power runner, and is substantially parallel to the differential pairs. The length of the protection runner is approximately equal to that of the linear part. Each of the two ends of the protection runner forms a via that electrically connects the protection runner to the reference layer. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018211 | Conductive Grounding Pad - Compressible grounding pads with two conductor layers separated by a compressible foam layer comprise:
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20120018212 | POWER CORD INTEGRATED HANGER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A power cord integrated hanger system for suspending a lighting fixture has a flexible load bearing inner suspension part and a flexible non-load bearing outer conductor part that acts as the “power cord” for the suspended lighting fixture. The flexible outer conductor part has an internal passageway for the inner suspension part. An outer cover of the outer conductor part holds electrical conductors in place in the outer conductor part and preferably conceals the conductors from view. The outer cover of the conductor part can be provided with different aesthetic qualities to enhance the visual appearance of the hanger system. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018213 | ELECTRIC ENERGY DISTRIBUTION POLE WITH INCORPORATED GROUND SYSTEM - The present invention is oriented to solving existing problems in the ground systems of aerial networks of electric energy distribution, providing a pole with an incorporated ground system. Said pole has a ground lead embedded in its structure, and two connection terminal boards fitted in the upper and lower sections. This ground system completely avoids the subtraction of the lead, is effective in the grounding and ensures the efficient performance of the electrical distribution system by guaranteeing an effective connection to the ground system with operation, protection and control elements that are installed in the distribution network. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018214 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY - A mounting apparatus for a printed circuit board includes an enclosure and a tray. The enclosure includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The side wall is substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall. The tray includes a bottom panel substantially parallel to the bottom wall and a side panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured to secure the printed circuit board, and the side panel contacts and is mounted to the side wall. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018215 | HOUSING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A housing for an electronic device includes a main body and a ventilated member fixed on the main body. The main body includes a heat dissipating zone. The heat dissipating defines a plurality of heat dissipating holes. The ventilated member defines a heat dissipating chamber communicating with the heat dissipating hole therein and a ventilated hole for introducing airflow into the heat dissipating chamber. The ventilated member forms a covering portion covering the heat dissipating holes. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018216 | High-Pressure-Resistant Hermetic Seal Terminal and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A high-pressure-resistant hermetic seal terminal includes an eyelet which has a through hole and a lead which is electrically insulated and hermetically sealed via a glass material in the through hole. The glass material is welded in a manner to extend on a lower surface of the eyelet from an end of the through hole to surroundings of the end of the through hole. Preferably, the eyelet has a counterbore, in the lower surface, extending in a region around and surrounding the through hole, and the glass material is welded to the inside of the counterbore. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018217 | ROTATABLE FEEDTHRU INSERT - An electrical connector feedthru insert assembly may include a connector body having a first leg projecting from the body in a first direction and second and third legs projecting from the body in a second direction substantially opposing the first direction. The first leg may be configured for insertion into a bushing well in a transformer, the bushing well including a conductive stud therein. The first leg may include a longitudinal bore extending therethrough configured for alignment with the conductive stud in the bushing well upon insertion of the first leg into the bushing well, the longitudinal bore having a bolt passage portion and a first shoulder portion. The feedthru insert assembly may further include a bolt sized for insertion into the longitudinal bore and including a tool engagement shoulder portion to engage the first shoulder portion of the longitudinal bore. Application of rotational force to the tool engagement shoulder portion may cause the bolt to threadingly engage the conductive stud. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018218 | Method and apparatus for directional drilling - A bottom-hole assembly for directional drilling incorporates a torque generator with a drive shaft connected to a drill string. The torque generator generates a torque that counters a reactive torque when a drill bit of the bottom-hole assembly is driven. When the drill string is rotated at a static drive speed, a drill tool face of the bottom-hole assembly is stabilized to drill a nonlinear bore segment. When the drill string is rotated at a rotational speed other than the static drive speed the bottom-hole assembly is rotated to drill a linear bore segment. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018219 | METHOD AND STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR DRILLING A BOREHOLE IN AN EARTH FORMATION - A method of drilling a borehole in an earth formation using a drill string including a control system for controlling the borehole trajectory. The control system is operable to receive a selected signal, to determine the borehole depth from at least one length increment and the number of times the selected signal is received, and to use the borehole depth as input parameter for controlling the borehole trajectory in correspondence with a desired borehole trajectory. While drilling, for each length increment that the drill string is lowered into the borehole, transmitting the selected signal to the control system; inducing the control system to determine the borehole depth from said length increment and the number of times the selected signal is received; and operating the control system to use the borehole depth as input parameter for controlling the borehole trajectory in correspondence with the desired borehole trajectory. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018220 | CORE SAMPLE ORIENTATION - A core orientation device ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018221 | Drill String Tooling Joint - A joint connecting a pair of members rotatable about a common axis end to end includes a first member having a threaded end portion and a non-circular exterior surface rearwardly of the threaded end portion, a second member having a threaded socket wherein the threaded end portion of the second member can be engaged, and a non-circular exterior surface, a ground engagement sleeve having a non-circular profile on an inner surface thereof whereby the sleeve can be slidably mounted on the non-circular exterior profiles of the first and second members when such profiles are brought into alignment by rotation of one member relative to the other in a manner effective to pass torque from one member to the other by means of the non-circular profiles, a first pair of alignable holes in the sleeve and first member to receive a fastener to secure the sleeve to the first member and a hole in the second member penetrating the threaded socket and positioned to receive a fastener to secure the second member to a third member in place of the first member, the third member having a hole in a threaded end portion thereof alignable with the hole in the second member. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018222 | Inflatable Restraint System - A racking board for retaining tubulars is disclosed having a first finger, a second forger positioned generally parallel to the first finger and with a gap between the fingers serving as a storage area for tubulars. A first inflatable member is supported adjacent to the first finger and a second inflatable member is supported adjacent to the second finger, the inflatable members adapted to expand radially into the gap upon inflation so as to capture and retain the tubular. In some embodiments, a single inflatable member in employed to expand into the gap and retain the tubular. A method of racking tubulars is disclosed using elongate, inflatable restraints. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018223 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CUTTING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A polycrystalline diamond cutting (PDC) element of a drill bit of a downhole drilling tool is provided. The PDC element having a substrate, a diamond table and at least one pattern. The diamond table has an initial cutting edge along a periphery thereof. The pattern integrally formed within the diamond table. The pattern(s) defining at least one discontinuity about the diamond table that, in operation, selectively breaks away upon impact to create new cutting edges in the diamond table whereby a sharp cutting edge is continuously exposed to a material being cut. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018224 | COMPLIANTLY COUPLED GAUGE PAD SYSTEM - A drill bit system for a drilling assembly is disclosed. The drill bit system may include a chassis, a head, and one or more compliantly coupled gauge pads. The head may include a first plurality of cutters coupled with an end of the head, and the head may be coupled with chassis. The one or more gauge pads may include a second plurality of cutters, and the one or more gauge pads may be movably coupled with the chassis. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018225 | TILTED BIT ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING SYSTEM - A wellbore is formed by using an apparatus that may include a shaft having an end portion, a drill bit body tiltable about the end portion, and at least one actuator configured to apply a tilting force to the drill bit body. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018226 | Method and biodegradable water based thinner composition for drilling subterranean boreholes with aqueous based drilling fluid - An inhibitive water-based polymer mud system and method for using the system in drilling and in stabilizing wellbores is disclosed for use in water sensitive formations as an alternative to oil-based muds. The system comprises a fresh water or salt water base thinned or dispersed with a water soluble, biodegradable polyamide-based copolymer having at least one grafted side chain formed from ethylenic unsaturated compounds. This system is effective and has stable rheology over a broad pH range, even at a near neutral pH of 8.0. The drilling fluids do not contain heavy metals and are rheologically tolerant to contaminants such as cement, anhydrite and sodium and temperatures as high as about 400° F. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018227 | COMPONENTS AND MOTORS FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND METHODS OF APPLYING HARDFACING TO SURFACES THEREOF - A component for a downhole tool includes a rotor and a hardfacing precursor. The hardfacing precursor includes a polymeric material, hard particles, and a metal. A hydraulic drilling motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a sintered hardfacing material on an outer surface of the rotor or an inner surface of the stator. Methods of applying hardfacing to surfaces include forming a paste of hard particles, metal matrix particles, a polymeric material, and a solvent. The solvent is removed from the paste to form a sheet, which is applied to a surface and heated. A component for a downhole tool includes a first hardfacing material, a second hardfacing material over the first hardfacing material and defining a plurality of pores, and a metal disposed within at least some of the pores. The metal has a melting point lower than a melting point of the second hardfacing material. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018228 | Method and Apparatus for Transforming a Pressure Drop into a Continuous Fluid Flow - An apparatus energizes a consumer of a pressurized fluid using a high pressure source and a low pressure source. The apparatus may include a fluid circuit in fluid communication with the consumer. The fluid circuit may have a first and a second reservoir. In one arrangement, the fluid circuit may have a flow control device in pressure communication with the first pressure source and the second pressure source, the flow control device being configured to cycle a pressure applied to the first and the second reservoirs using the first pressure source and the second pressure source. In some arrangements, the fluid circuit may include a flow device configured to flow fluid from a second branch to a first branch of the reservoir, and a flow control device in fluid communication with the flow device, the flow control device being configured to cycle a pressure applied to the flow device. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018229 | DRILL PIPE - A drill pipe ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018230 | Flasked Pressure Housing - A system for containing electronics positioned in a downhole tubular. In some embodiments, the system includes a pressure housing, a rigid end piece, a compliant end piece, an inner tubular member, one or more annular standoffs, and a chassis. The pressure housing is supported within the downhole tubular. The rigid end piece and the compliant end piece are fixedly coupled within opposing ends of the pressure housing. The inner tubular member is disposed within the pressure housing and has opposing ends. One of the opposing ends is coupled to the rigid end piece, and the other of the opposing ends is free to move relative to the compliant end piece. The chassis is disposed within the inner tubular member and houses the electronics. Each standoff is disposed between the inner tubular member and the pressure housing and includes at least one radially extending portion compressed therebetween. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018231 | ENERGY-RECOVERING MOTOR VEHICLE - An energy-recovering motor vehicle ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018232 | OMNI TRACTION WHEEL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - The present invention is an omni traction wheel system, which adopts an integrated differential mechanism to generate longitudinal and lateral traction forces. The omni traction wheel system may include a rotary device that delivers two individually controllable rotational forces, the differential output of which may drive a plurality of peripheral wheels to rotate laterally, and the common output of which may drive a pair of longitudinal plates to rotate longitudinally. Accordingly, the omni traction wheel system may travel in all directions. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018233 | WALKING-ASSISTANT DEVICE - A walking-assistant device is provided comprising a driving unit that includes four wheels and four actuators for adjusting heights of the four wheels, a mechanism unit that includes two vertical frames whose length is adjusted and connection frames for fixing and connecting the vertical frames, and a manipulation unit that includes a plurality of sensors for grasping a user's moving intention and controls the driving unit and the mechanism unit based on a signal detected by the sensors. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018234 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A motor and brake assembly includes a mounting member. A stator winding assembly, a brake assembly, a hub, and a rotor magnet assembly. The stator winding assembly is mounted to the mounting member. The brake assembly is operably connected to the mounting member. The hub is rotatably coupled to the mounting member. The rotor magnet assembly is mounted to an inside of a radially outer wall of the hub. The brake assembly is operable to move a component of the brake assembly between an engaged position where the component engages the inside of the radially outer hub wall and a disengaged position where the component is spaced apart from the inside of the radially outer hub wall. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018235 | BATTERY-POWERED MINING VEHICLE - A device for controllably supporting a battery includes an arm, a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a cylinder actuator. The arm has a compartment formed in the arm and an opening extending through the arm at a base of the compartment. The cylinder actuator includes a piston connected to a rod, and is positioned substantially in the compartment of the arm. The rod extends toward the opening of the arm, and the rod moves through the opening during operation of the cylinder actuator. Also, the first protrusion extends from the arm in a first direction and the second protrusion extends from the arm in a second direction. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018236 | Electric powertrain for off-highway trucks - An off-highway truck with an electric powertrain is provided. The off-highway truck includes a set of steerable idle wheels supported by a chassis. An engine is configured to provide the off-highway truck with mechanical energy. At least one electric power generator is operably coupled to the engine and configured to convert at least a portion of the mechanical energy provided by the engine into electric energy. At least one electric motor is operably coupled to the electric power generator. First and second final drives are configured to rotate at least one drive wheel that is non-steerable. A differential is operably coupled to the at least one electric motor for distributing the torque produced by the at least one electric motor to the first and second final drives. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018237 | BATTERY MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A battery mounting assembly for a vehicle includes a battery tray configured to carry an associated vehicle battery and a battery tray support structure mounted to an underside of the vehicle. The battery tray is slidably mounted to the battery tray support structure for movement between a first operational position and a second maintenance position. The second maintenance position is laterally spaced apart from and below the first operational position. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018238 | VEHICLE BATTERY COOLING STRUCTURE - A vehicle battery cooling structure is provided with a vehicle body, a battery unit and a cooling jacket. The vehicle body includes a floor panel and a vehicle body frame member. The battery unit is attached to the vehicle body frame member. The battery unit is arranged below the floor panel. The battery unit includes a battery case and a battery. The cooling jacket is attached to a laterally extending rearward surface of the battery case that houses the battery. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018239 | Power Assisting Pedal for a Cycle and Pedal Charging Means - A power assisting pedal ( | 2012-01-26 |
20120018240 | OPERATOR MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle has an operator monitoring system that includes an operator sensor configured to sense whether the operator is in a proper operating position within the operator cab and a control module connected to the operator sensor wherein when the vehicle is running and the operator sensor senses that the operator is not in the proper operating position, the control module activates safety features to stop the truck, including any one or a combination of activating the main brake, activating the parking brake, and/or shifting the transmission to a different setting. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018241 | MAGNETOSTRICTIVE TORQUE SENSOR AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING DEVICE - Disclosed are a magnetostrictive torque sensor and an electrical power steering device, wherein a first torque sensor has: one magnetostrictive film provided on a steering shaft; a first coil and a second coil that detect changes in the magnetic characteristics of the magnetostrictive film; and a first housing that contains, at least, the steering shaft, the magnetostrictive film, the first coil, and the second coil. The first housing has a resin part, a cylindrical part made of a metal that is soft magnetic, and a flange part made of a metal that is soft magnetic. The resin part, the cylindrical part, and the flange part are formed as a unit. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018242 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR - An electric power steering apparatus includes a gear housing that has a pulley space in which a driven pulley, a driving pulley and a timing belt that are placed so as to be operatable and which communicates with the outside of the gear housing. The gear housing also has a motor-side hole into which a drive shaft of an electric motor is inserted, and a pulley-side hole into which the drive pulley is inserted and which is formed at a position opposite the motor-side hole across the pulley space. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018243 | HEADPHONES - In a headphone set, a speaker is enclosed in a housing. A cord is connected to the speaker at one end and running to the outside of the housing at another end through a pulling-out portion of the housing. The cord is inserted into a bushing at the pulling-out portion. An outer-shape expansion portion is fixed to the cord and located between the speaker and the bushing. The outer-shape expansion portion expands the outer shape of the cord. A concavity is provided to the bushing at one end of the bushing closer to the speaker. At least a portion of the outer-shape expansion portion is put in the concavity. | 2012-01-26 |
20120018244 | MEMS-TYPE PRESSURE PULSE GENERATOR - The invention relates to a device for generating or recovering acoustic energy, including:
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