13th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140083607 | Display Panel and Manufacturing method thereof - A display panel includes a first substrate that has a first display area in which signal lines are formed, a second substrate that has a second display area corresponding to the first display area of the first substrate, and a sealant that is used to bond the first substrate and the second substrate and at least a portion of which is formed in either of the first display area of the first substrate and the second display area of the second substrate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083608 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE ADHESIVE PROPERTIES OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOUNDS ON SUBSTRATES BY WAY OF PLASMA TREATMENT - A process increases adhesion between a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive and a substrate, wherein the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive has a first surface facing away from the substrate and a second surface facing toward the substrate and a third surface of the substrate. The process treats (i) the second surface of the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive that faces toward the substrate and (ii) the third surface of the substrate with atmospheric-pressure plasma, and adhesive bonds the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive to the third surface of the substrate. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVACUATION OF LARGE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A method of making a compacted composite material preform including providing a pre-impregnated preform comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers and a polymer matrix and positioning the preform on a base plate. The method includes enclosing the preform inside a vacuum bag defining a first cavity and enclosing the preform and vacuum bag inside a substantially rigid cover defining a second cavity. The method includes drawing a vacuum in the first cavity and the second cavity that is substantially equal or greater than the vacuum in the first cavity to remove air and volatiles from the preform. The method includes drawing a greater vacuum in the first cavity relative to the second cavity to urge the vacuum bag into compressive contact with the plurality of reinforcing fibers and the polymer matrix to a compacted arrangement. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083610 | CARPET SEAM TAPE AND METHOD FOR JOINING CARPET - A method for joining two carpet segments, each carpet segment having an underside and at least one edge. The method comprises abutting one edge of one carpet segment with one edge of the other carpet segment; positioning a length of seam tape under the abutting edges, and activating the adhesive to secure the seam tape to the undersides of both carpet segments. The seam tape comprises an elongated base layer that is resilient in a transverse direction and an adhesive applied to the base layer. The adhesive may comprise a hot-melt thermoplastic adhesive. The base layer may comprise a resilient textile or fabric, such as cotton denim and elastane. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083611 | BIOCOMPATIBLE ADHESIVE FOR ATTACHING ORNAMENTAL ACCESSORIES - A non-toxic, biodegradable, and water soluble adhesive made from a reduction of all natural substances. The adhesive is suited for gluing ornamental accessories to infants, children, young adults, adults or pets. The adhesive is further suited for temporarily attaching items to surfaces. The adhesive may comprise a reduction of a mixture comprising a syrup, a nectar, and a refined sugar. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083612 | BAFFLE AND METHOD FOR TREATING SURFACE OF THE BAFFLE, AND SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SURFACE OF THE APPARATUS - Provided is a baffle. The baffle has holes for distributing a process gas excited in a plasma state. A surface of the baffle is treated by using a surface treating material containing an aromatic compound. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083613 | GAS SUPPLY DEVICE FOR A VACUUM PROCESSING CHAMBER, METHOD OF GAS SUPPLYING AND SWITCHING - The present disclosure provides a gas supply device used in vacuum processing chambers, which comprises: a first gas source and a second gas source; a first gas switch in which its input is connected to the first gas source and its output can be switchably connected to the gas inlets of two vacuum processing chambers or two processing stations in one vacuum processing chamber; a second gas switch, in which its input is connected to the second gas source and its output can be switchably connected to the gas inlets of the two vacuum processing chambers or the two processing stations; a control device for controlling the switching of the first gas switch and the second gas switch, so as to make the first gas source and the second gas source complementarily switch between two vacuum processing chambers or two processing stations in one vacuum processing chamber. The present disclosure achieves complementary switching of reactant gases in at least two vacuum processing chambers, which achieves full use of reactant gases, saving the cost and improving work efficiency. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083614 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS - The gas supply unit includes first gas flow paths having an upstream side communicated with a common first gas supply hole and diverged on the way to have a downstream side, and second gas flow paths having an upstream side communicated with a common second gas supply hole and diverged on the way to have a downstream side. A flow path length and a flow path diameter of each of the diverged first gas flow paths and the diverged second gas flow paths are set such that periods of time for gas flowing from the first gas supply hole to the respective first gas ejecting holes are matched with each other, and periods of time for gas flowing from the second gas supply hole to the respective second gas ejecting holes are matched with each other. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083615 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND A PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER HAVING THE SAME - A plasma processing chamber includes a chamber body having a substrate support on which the substrate to be processed is placed, a dielectric window forming a ceiling of the chamber body, an inductive antenna set on a upper part of the dielectric window and configured to supply an electromotive force generating plasmas into the chamber body, a cooling water supplier configured to supply cooling water into the inductive antenna, a heating plate set on a upper part of the inductive antenna, and a heat conductive member filled in a space between the heating plate and the dielectric window to contact the heating plate, the inductive antenna and the dielectric window, wherein the heat conductive member makes the dielectric window to have a uniform heat distribution through the heat conduction between the inductive antenna and the dielectric window, and the heat conduction between the heating plate and the dielectric window. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083616 | LAMINATING DEVICE AND APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A laminating device for laminating at least one flexible substrate includes a frame, a pressing module, a driving module, a pressure sensor and a control module. The pressing module is disposed on the frame. The pressing module at least includes a first roller and a second roller which are used for moving relative to each other. The driving module is connected to the first roller for driving the first roller. The pressure sensor is disposed on one side of the second roller and opposite to the first roller for detecting a pressure of the pressing module. The control module is electronically connected to the pressure sensor and the driving module for ordering the driving module to adjust the position of the first roller based on the difference between the pressure detected by the pressure sensor and a predetermined pressure. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083617 | TAPE STICKING APPARATUS - A tape sticking apparatus includes a rubber sheet that partitions an airtight space formed above a chamber into first and second airtight spaces and, a tape frame that holds a tape above the rubber sheet, and a supply/exhaust mechanism that switches between pressurizing and depressurizing by supplying gas to or sucking gas from the first and second airtight spaces. The gas supply/exhaust mechanism includes a first flow-rate control valve that controls the flow rate of sucked gas when the first airtight space is depressurized, and a second flow-rate control valve that controls the flow rate of supplied when the first airtight space is pressurized. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083618 | DISPLAY LABEL MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A label manufacturing apparatus manufactures a label L having a sub-label Lb bonded to a predetermined position on a main label La. A main label conveyance mechanism | 2014-03-27 |
20140083619 | MULTI BEAD TYPE GREENTIRE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a multi bead type greentire manufacturing apparatus. The apparatus includes a rubber plate made from a raw material of the greentire and mounted on a winding drum. Additionally, a plurality of gloves and bladders are formed separately to transform the rubber plate ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083620 | FIBER APPLICATION HEAD INCLUDING A SEGMENTED COMPACTION ROLLER - A fiber application head for a fiber application machine for the production of parts made of composite materials, comprising a compacting roller, said compacting roller comprising several independent roller segments mounted side by side on an axial rod. Each roller segment comprises a tubular central portion through which said segment is mounted on the axial rod, a tubular peripheral portion having a cylindrical outer surface and one or more curved spring plate arranged between the outer surface ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083621 | VACUUM-POWERED FILM-APPLYING MECHANISM - A vacuum-powered film-applying mechanism for applying a flexible film to a workpiece includes a bracket, a suction member, and a rotating joint. The suction member is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and defines a peripheral surface and a plurality of suction chambers therein, and by virtue of a vacuum created in the interior of the suction member, a length of flexible film is attracted and adhered. The rotating joint on the bracket communicates with the plurality of the suction chamber, through the rotating joint, air is supplied and exhausted from the plurality of suction chambers progressively, on a one by one basis, to pick up and roll the flexible film onto itself, and by supplying air to the plurality of suction chambers one by one, unrolls and releases the flexible film onto the workpiece with a low incidence of trapping air bubbles. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083622 | SONOTRODE HOLDER - A sonotrode holder for the oscillatable fastening of a sonotrode at a carrier is provided, wherein a direction of oscillation extends from the carrier to the sonotrode and the sonotrode holder has at least one oscillating body having at least one cut-out and the oscillating body is connected to the sonotrode at one end and has a mount which is configured for fastening at the carrier. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083623 | Ultrasonic Welding Device with Rotary Coupler - The present invention relates to an ultrasonic welding device with a generator for generating a high-frequency a.c. voltage, a converter for converting the a.c. voltage into a mechanical ultrasonic vibration and a sonotrdoe for transmitting the ultrasonic vibration to material to be worked, wherein the converter and the sonotrode are rotatable and a rotary coupler is arranged between the generator and the converter for the transmission of electrical energy from a static arrangement to a rotating arrangement, comprising a stationary element and an element that is rotatable in relation to the stationary element, wherein the stationary element comprises a primary circuit with two input terminals, which are connected to each other by means of a second coil with M turns, wherein the first and second coils are arranged in such a way that, when an a.c. voltage is applied to the input terminals, the magnetic field generated by the first coil induces an a.c. voltage in the second coil. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083624 | SOLUTION OF AROMATIC POLYAMIDE FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY ELEMENT, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OR ILLUMINATION ELEMENT - The present disclosure is directed toward solutions, transparent films prepared from aromatic copolyamides, and a display element, an optical element or an illumination element using the solutions and/or the films. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using cresol, xylene, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), or butyl cellosolve or other solvents or mixed solvent which has more than two solvents. When the films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature, after curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083625 | APPARATUS FOR SERVICING VEHICLE WHEELS - Apparatus including a wheel balancing device and a tire changing device, comprising a spindle shaft for rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel or rim, unbalance measuring means operatively connected to the spindle shaft and having a spatial unbalance measuring area in which unbalance forces of the wheel or rim are detected, tire changer tools for assembling a tire onto a rim, spindle supporting means supporting the spindle shaft in a force acting range in which forces are created between the tire changer tools and the tire during the assembling or disassembling of the tire, tool supporting means supporting the tire changer tools within the force acting range which is arranged outside of the spatial unbalance measuring area, and drive means driving the spindle shaft with a rotational speed and torque adapted for assembling and disassembling the tire or for measuring unbalance forces of the wheel or rim. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083626 | TUBELESS BICYCLE REPAIR APPARATUS - The invention relates to bicycle work stands for making repairs and changing and mounting tubeless tires. There is provided a one-sided wheel work stand with a pivotal upper wheel bracket which allows the user to work unobstructed on the wheel and then acts as a device to lay the wheel flat for better sealing. In related embodiments, the work stand is configured to assist a user in adapting 32 mm 15 QR axle hubs and in truing a bicycle wheel while attached to the work stand. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083627 | AUTOMATED SPRAY DRIER - A spray drier system is provided for spray drying a liquid sample such as blood plasma. The spray drier system may include a spray drier device and a spray drier assembly. The spray drier device may be configured to receive flows of an aerosolizing gas, a drying gas, and blood plasma from respective sources and couple with the spray drier assembly for transmission of the received aerosolizing gas, drying gas, and plasma to the spray drier assembly. Spray drying of the plasma is performed in the spray drier assembly under the control of the spray drier device. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083628 | SPRAY DRIER ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATED SPRAY DRYING - A spray drier system is provided for spray drying a liquid sample such as blood plasma. The spray drier system may include a spray drier device adapted to couple with a spray drier assembly. The assembly may include an enclosure mounted to a frame. The assembly may receive a flow of drying gas which is directed by the enclosure shape towards a spray drying head mounted within the enclosure to the frame. Flows of a liquid sample may be further received by the head, which aerosolizes the liquid sample. Aerosolized liquid sample and drying air may be mixed within a drying chamber of the enclosure to produce dried sample and humid air. The dried sample and humid air may also be separated in a collection chamber of the enclosure, with the humid air exhausted from the enclosure. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083629 | SPRAY DRYING APPARATUS OF DEHYDRATION FILTRATE FROM DESULFURIZATION WASTE WATER, AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A spray drying apparatus includes a gas inlet provided on a side wall in the vicinity of a top portion of the spray drying apparatus, for introducing a flue gas for drying a spray liquid of a dehydration filtrate; a rectifying plate provided in a spray drying apparatus main body, for decelerating the introduced flue gas so as to alter the flue gas flow to a laminar flow; a spray nozzle for spraying the dehydration filtrate emitted from the desulfurization waste water into the flue gas altered to the laminar flow; a gas outlet provided in the vicinity of a bottom portion of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging the flue gas contributed to drying of the dehydration filtrate; and a discharge hopper provided on the bottom portion side of the spray drying apparatus main body, for discharging an ash as a spray-dried solid. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083630 | CORDLESS BLIND ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a cordless blind assembly, comprising an upper frame rod with two blind cord winders disposed at two opposing sides, a retracting rod disposed beneath the upper frame rod, and two side guiding rails. A plurality of guiding components are disposed at the ends of the retracting rod. The driving cords from the blind cord winders connect to corresponding guiding components by going around both sides of the blind shading parts. The extended driving cords are hidden inside the side guiding rails where the guiding components can freely move inside the corresponding side guiding rails. Accordingly, the cordless blind assembly can avoid neck-strangling accidents to achieve easy DIY installation without breaking the function of the blind shading parts. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083631 | PULL CORD DEVICE AND WINDOW COVERING INCLUDING THE SAME - A one-way damper unit of a pull cord device includes a unidirectional clutch that is disposed in a housing to form a liquid-filled gap therewith and that includes: a casing formed with deep and shallow groove portions; a main shaft having an insert segment extending into the casing and a connecting segment extending outwardly of the casing for connecting to a driven wheel; and a clutching member including a clutching body that extends into the groove and that has a cross-sectional dimension shorter than a distance between the insert segment and the deep groove portion, and longer than a distance between the insert segment and the shallow groove portion. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083632 | Door Curtain Apparatus for Automobile Having Drooping Prevention Function - A door curtain apparatus for an automobile includes a suspending rod for winding a door curtain, a shaft installed inside the suspending rod so as to penetrate both ends of the suspending rod, a fixture into which one end of the shaft is inserted, a link member which is coupled to the other end of the shaft, and an adjustment spindle coupled to the link member so as to move the link member up and down. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083633 | CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC FIBER BUNDLE MATERIAL, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a system and process in which pulp is produced using a chemical mechanical pulping process, during which lignocellulosic material undergoes fiberization without chemical impregnation. Chemical treatment of the lignocellulosic material is performed during or after fiberization of the material to become fiber bundles. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083634 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING NANOCELLULOSE - Described herein is nanocellulose produced by introducing a mixture of cellulose based fiber raw material and water through a refining gap, having a width smaller than 0.1 mm. In the refining gap, the fiber raw material is subjected to processing forces varying in the direction of introducing said mixture, by means of refining zones provided in the gap one after each other in the feeding direction, whereby the refining surfaces differ in surface patterning and/or surface roughness. The mixture of fiber raw material and water is guided past the refining surfaces in the feeding direction to different locations in the refining zone by by-pass channels provided in the stator. The width of the refining gap is maintained by the combined effect of the feeding pressure of the mixture of fiber raw material and water fed into the refining gap and the axial force of the rotor. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083635 | PROCESS OF MAKING ANTIBACTERIAL COATING AND ANTIBACTERIAL PAPER WITH SAME, AND ANTIBACTERIAL PAPER - Process for making an antibacterial coating includes the following steps. A solution containing titanium dioxide particles and a dispersant is prepared. A mechanical stirring method is employed to prepare a preliminary titanium dioxide dispersed solution. An ultrasonic agitation method is employed to prepare a nanometer titanium dioxide dispersed solution, an average particle size of the titanium dioxide particles being less than or equal to 200 nanometers. Lastly, the nanometer titanium dioxide dispersed solution is mixed with a papermaking coating to prepare an antibacterial coating. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083636 | SHEET OF VEGETABLE WOOL FIBER IMPREGNATED WITH AN EXPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OIL - A sheet of vegetable wool fiber is impregnated with a reactive mix made up of a partially or completely epoxidized vegetable oil and a hardener. The sheet can also be included in a panel. The method for manufacturing the sheet includes mixing an epoxidized vegetable oil and a hardener at a temperature higher than each one of the melting temperatures thereof and lower than each one of the breakdown temperatures thereof; and depositing the obtained mix on an assembly of vegetable wool fibers at a temperature higher than each one of the melting temperatures thereof and lower than each one of the breakdown temperatures thereof. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083637 | METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZING TRICHOMES - A method for individualizing a trichome from an epidermis of a non-seed portion of a trichome-bearing plant in the | 2014-03-27 |
20140083638 | TEMPERATURE REGULATED MELT CRUCIBLE FOR COLD CHAMBER DIE CASTING - Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083639 | BACKSTRIKE PROTECTION DURING MACHINING OF COOLING FEATURES - A method of machining a component is provided. The component includes a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one interior space. A core is disposed within each interior space. The method includes forming at least one hole in the substrate while the core is disposed within the respective interior space. Each hole extends through the substrate to provide fluid communication with the respective interior space. The method further includes removing the core from the respective interior space. The core may be a casting core or a subsequently formed core. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083640 | INJECTION COMPRESSION MOLDING OF AMORPHOUS ALLOYS - Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for forming bulk metallic glass (BMG) articles using a mold having a stationary mold part and a movable mold part paired to form a mold cavity. A molten material can be injected to fill the mold cavity. The molten material can then be cooled into a BMG article at a desired cooling rate. While injecting and/or cooling the molten material, the movement of the movable mold part can be controlled, such that a thermal contact between the molten material and the mold can be maintained. BMG articles can be formed without forming an underfilled part. Additional structural features can be imparted in the BMG article during formation. At least a portion of the formed BMG article can have an aspect ratio (first dimension/second dimension) of at least 10 or less than 0.1. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083641 | METHODS OF MELTING AND INTRODUCING AMORPHOUS ALLOY FEEDSTOCK FOR CASTING OR PROCESSING - Various embodiments provide apparatus and methods for melting and introducing alloy feedstock for molding by using a hollow branch having a constraint mechanism therein. In one embodiment, a hollow branch can extend upward from a cold chamber that is substantially horizontally configured. The hollow branch including a constraint mechanism can be capable of containing an alloy feedstock for melting into the molten alloy in the hollow branch and introducing the molten alloy to the cold chamber for molding. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083642 | MULTIPLE CASTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for pressure casting a battery part wherein an extendible piston includes sidewalls for shutting off the supply of molten lead and an impact surface that extends in a side-to-side condition to form an end surface of a battery part cavity so that when the extendible piston is brought into an intensifying condition the extendible piston shuts off further supply of molten metal while a heat source maintains the lead in a molten state as the impact surface of the piston forms a side-to-side mold cavity surface to complete the mold cavity surface thereby eliminating unevenness in the surface of the finished battery part by generating a force with the extendible piston which is sufficient to form a battery part so that upon removal from the mold the batter part is substantially free of tears and cracks as well as surface irregularities. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083643 | METHOD AND MOLD FOR CASTING THIN METAL OBJECTS - Provided herein are various embodiments of systems for casting thin metal plates and sheets. Typical embodiments include layers of mold cavities that are oriented vertically for casting the metal plates. In some embodiments, the mold cavities include a beveled edge such that the plates that are cast have a beveled edge. In some embodiments, the mold cavities are filled with a molten metal through an open horizontal edge of the cavity. In some embodiments, the mold cavities are filled through one or more vertical feed orifices. Further disclosed are methods for forming a thin cast metal plate or sheet where the thickness of the cast part is in a range from 0.005 inches to 0.2 inches, and the surface area of the cast part is in a range from 16 square inches to 144 square inches. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083644 | CSP-CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT WITH AN ADDITIONAL ROLLING LINE - A continuous casting plant ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083645 | COLD CHAMBER DIE CASTING WITH MELT CRUCIBLE UNDER VACUUM ENVIRONMENT - Exemplary embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for casting metal alloys into articles such as BMG articles. In one embodiment, processes involved for storing, pre-treating, alloying, melting, injecting, molding, etc. can be combined as desired and conducted in different chambers. During these processes, each chamber can be independently, separately controlled to have desired chamber environment, e.g., under vacuum, in an inert gas environment, or open to the surrounding environment. Due to the flexible, independent control of each chamber, the casting cycle time can be reduced and the production throughput can be increased. Contaminations of the molten materials and thus the final products are reduced or eliminated. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083646 | COUNTER-GRAVITY CASTING OF HOLLOW SHAPES - The embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for counter-gravity formation of BMG-containing hollow parts. In one embodiment, the BMG-containing hollow parts may be formed by first feeding a molten metal alloy in a counter-gravity direction into a mold cavity to deposit the molten metal alloy on a surface of the mold cavity and then solidifying the deposited molten metal alloy. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083647 | PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER CROSSOVER BYPASS MANIFOLD - An aircraft is provided including an environmental control system (ECS) having a first ECS pack and a second ECS pack. A duct couples the first ECS pack to the second ECS pack. The duct includes a first bypass conduit configured to form a bypass around a first primary heat exchanger of the first ECS pack. A second bypass conduit configured to form a bypass around a second primary heat exchanger of the second ECS pack. The duct includes a crossover conduit extending between the first bypass conduit and the second bypass conduit. The duct includes a plurality of valves for selectively controlling a flow between the first bypass conduit and the second bypass conduit. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083648 | DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEM WITH PRE-HEATING AND METHOD FOR SAME - A Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) includes a heater configured to be disposed within a supply air flow path, at least one pre-heater configured to be upstream from the heat exchanger within one or both of the supply and exhaust air flow paths, and a heat transfer device operatively connected to the heater and the pre-heater. The heat transfer device is configured to receive flue gas from the heater and transfer heat from the flue gas to liquid within the heat transfer device. The liquid is configured to be channeled to the pre-heater so that heat is transferred from the liquid to supply air within the supply air flow path. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083649 | AIR-CONDITIONING-APPARATUS INDOOR UNIT - Body air outlets of an air-conditioning-apparatus indoor unit each has a substantially trapezoidal shape in plan view and are each defined by a body-air-outlet outer side wall, a body-air-outlet inner side wall, and a pair of body-air-outlet end walls. The body-air-outlet outer side wall is provided with a deflection guide at each of long-side ends thereof. The body-air-outlet end walls are each provided with a sloping guide. The deflection guide has a deflection-guide upper surface that gradually projects toward the body-air-outlet inner side wall in a direction toward a body open face (toward a downstream side) and in a direction toward the central part of the body air outlet. The sloping guide has a sloping-guide upper surface that gradually projects toward the central part of the body air outlet as the sloping guide extends closer to the body open face (toward the downstream side). | 2014-03-27 |
20140083650 | Convection Based Temperature Assured Packaging System - A packaging system for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The system comprises insulative panels, including side panels and end panels, forming a product compartment. Cooling layers within the product compartment are located below and above the products. Vertical posts disposed between the side panels and the payload and between the end panels and the payload create spaces and channels for convective air movement. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083651 | MECHANICAL-THERMAL STRUCTURE SUITABLE FOR A SPACE ENVIRONMENT - A monolithic mechanical-thermal structure which is suitable for a space environment is provided, in which the structure contains at least one hole. The walls of the hole are lined with filaments. The monolithic mechanical-thermal structure may be made of metal. And a process for manufacturing the structure is also provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083652 | SEALED CASING - A sealed casing includes a container provided with a plurality of opening and houses at least one heat-generating body, and a plurality of top boards sealing the openings respectively, and is characterized in that at least one of the openings is disposed in a heat-generating area where the heat-generating body is disposed, and that a cooling unit is disposed on the top board sealing the opening in the heat-generating area. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083653 | Vapor-Based Heat Transfer Apparatus - A vapor-based heat transfer apparatus comprising a hollow structure and a working liquid within the hollow structure, wherein the structure is made of a thermally conductive polymer. In some embodiments the apparatus comprises a vapor chamber. In some other embodiments, the apparatus comprises a vapor chamber, heat pipe and a heat sink. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083654 | APPARATUS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A MELTABLE MATERIAL - An apparatus for heating or cooling a meltable material in a container, comprising a heating element ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083655 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case, a heat source, a radiator, and an air stream generator. The case has an air ventilation hole and an opening. The radiator is disposed in the case and in thermal contact with the heat source. The radiator includes a main body having a first, a second, and a third side surface. A first air inlet, an air outlet, and a second air inlet are disposed on the first side surface, the second side surface, and the third side surface, respectively. The third side surface and the case are separated by a distance from each other. The second air inlet is disposed between a geometric middle plane of fins of the main body and the second side surface. The distance between the second air inlet and the first side surface is greater than that between the air ventilation hole and the first side surface. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083656 | HVAC SYSTEM HAVING KINETIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - According to the present invention an HVAC system is provided. The HVAC system includes a heat exchanger containing a cooling fluid to be circulated, a blower assembly configured to generate an inlet air stream through said heat exchanger, and a kinetic energy storage device. The blower assembly is powered by an external electrical power supply. The kinetic energy storage device is configured to provide auxiliary power to the blower assembly in the event of an interruption of the external electrical power supply. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083657 | FIN OF HEAT EXCHANGER, HEAT EXCHANGER, AND AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A fin for a heat exchanger of an air conditioning apparatus includes a base material, a hydrophilic layer, and a corrosion-resistant layer provided between the base material and the hydrophilic layer. A contact angle of a surface of the hydrophilic layer with water is no more than 50 degrees. A water content of the hydrophilic layer per dm | 2014-03-27 |
20140083658 | AIR CONDITION SYSTEM - An air condition system includes a casing, a first heat exchanger, a fan and a second heat exchanger. A host is held by the casing. The first heat exchanger is disposed inside the casing. Air flows into the casing, and is processed by the first heat exchanger. Then, the air processed by the heat exchange procedure flows forward the host. The fan exhausts the air passing through the host. The second heat exchanger disposed on the fan and inside the casing. The air exhausted by the fan is processed by the second heat exchanger, and flows out of the casing by wind force of the fan. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHIELDING COOLING TUBES IN A RADIANT SYNGAS COOLER - Methods and a system for shielding cooling tubes in a radiant syngas cooler. The heat shields may prevent direct contact between heated syngas and the cooling tubes. The heat shield may be mounted to a header that also attaches to the cooling tubes. The heat shield may also be separated from the cooling tubes or, alternatively, the heat shield may be coated onto the cooling tubes. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to the heated syngas may corrode the heat shield. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083660 | HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A double pipe configuration for an HVAC system comprising an outer pipe, where the outer pipe is a hot gas exhaust pipe; an inner pipe positioned within the outer pipe, where the inner pipe is a cold air intake pipe, and where the cold air of the inner pipe is warmed by the hot exhaust of the outer pipe; and a plurality of radial fins to support the inner pipe within the outer pipe, where the radial fins redirect the heat within the outer pipe to warm the cold air within the inner pipe. The double pipe configuration may also be configured with a 90 degree elbow structure or a 45 degree bend structure to allow for the pipe to be positioned around objects. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083661 | COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT - An enclosed air conditioning unit includes a filter section and a cooling section through which intake air passes before being discharged into a space within a building. The orientation of the filter section and cooling section is substantially vertical, and the airflow path through the filter section and the cooling section is substantially horizontal, resulting in reduced face velocities across these components, thereby increasing filtration efficiency and cooling effectiveness, while allowing the physical size and configuration of the air conditioning unit's enclosure to be the same as or smaller than the enclosures for conventional air conditioning units having comparable or lower performance. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083662 | Cold-Storage Heat Exchanger - A cold storage heat exchanger includes multiple refrigerant tubes, a cold storage container that is bonded to the refrigerant tube and defines a compartment receiving a cold storage material, and an inner fin arranged inside of the cold storage container. The cold storage container has a portion that stops and fixes the inner fin, and the cold storage container has a space where air is sealed. The space of the cold storage container is located at an upper side of the member that stops and fixes the inner fin. Accordingly, a stress applied to the cold storage container in the expansion of the cold storage material can be reduced. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083663 | Cold-Storage Heat Exchanger - A cold storage heat exchanger includes multiple refrigerant tubes, a cold storage container, an inner fin, a cooling air passage and an air-side fin. The inner fin is arranged inside of the cold storage container. The cooling air passage, in which air flows to cool a space, is provided to contact a surface of the refrigerant tube on a side opposite to the cold storage container. The air-side fin is arranged in the cooling air passage and thermally connected to the refrigerant tube. The cold storage container includes multiple recess portions bonded to the inner fin, and multiple protrusion portions located on an outer side of the recess portions. The protrusion portions of the cold storage container are bonded to an outer surface of the refrigerant tube. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083664 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger having an improved structure which allows refrigerant tubes to be firmly bonded to heat exchange fins. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of refrigerant tubes spaced apart from each other, headers coupled to both end portions of the refrigerant tubes, and heat exchange fins coupled to the refrigerant tubes and disposed spaced apart from each other. Each of the heat exchange fins includes insertion grooves allowing the refrigerant tubes to be inserted thereinto, and bonding plates bonded to the refrigerant tubes. Each of the bonding plates includes a first bonding portion curved from one end portion thereof in a first direction and bonded to one surface of a corresponding one of the refrigerant tubes, and a second bonding portion curved from the other end portion thereof in a second direction and bonded to the other surface of the corresponding one of the refrigerant tubes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083665 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Heat exchanger having a block of flat tubes arranged parallel to one another and having fins arranged between the flat tubes, wherein the flat tubes form flow ducts through which a refrigerant can flow, and a coolant can flow around the flat tubes, wherein the flat tubes are in fluid communication, at end regions, with collecting tanks, wherein the refrigerant can be made to flow into an inflow region of a collecting tank in fluid communication with at least one of the flow ducts, wherein the inflow region has a line, which extends through the inflow region, for inflow of the refrigerant, wherein a refrigerant passage is provided from the line to the collecting tank inflow region, said refrigerant passage arranged in the central region of the collecting take inflow region, wherein the central region is in relation to a direction oriented perpendicularly to a plane of the flat tubes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083666 | Tri-Piece Thermal Energy Body Heat Exchanger Having Multi-Layer Pipeline and Transferring Heat to Exterior Through Outer Periphery of Pipeline - The present invention provides a tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger having multi-layer pipeline and transferring heat to exterior through outer periphery of pipeline, which is configured by multiple layers of pipelines sleeved with each other, the fluid in the outer layer pipeline covers the inner layer pipeline for exchanging heat with the fluid in the inner layer pipeline, and the fluid in the outer layer pipeline is further used for transferring heat to the solid or fluid state thermal energy body which is in contact with the outer periphery of the outer layer pipeline, thereby forming a three-layer annular tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083667 | Tri-Piece Thermal Energy Body Heat Exchanger Having Multi-Layer Pipeline And Transferring Heat To Exterior Through Outer Periphery Of Pipeline - The present invention provides a tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger having multi-layer pipeline and transferring heat to exterior through outer periphery of pipeline, which is configured by multiple layers of pipelines sleeved with each other, the fluid in the outer layer pipeline covers the inner layer pipeline for exchanging heat with the fluid in the inner layer pipeline, and the fluid in the outer layer pipeline is further used for transferring heat to the solid or fluid state thermal energy body which is in contact with the outer periphery of the outer layer pipeline, thereby forming a three-layer annular tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083668 | HEAT TRANSFER PIPE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention provides a heat transfer pipe for heat exchanger, an inner surface of the heat transfer pipe being provided alternately with a plurality of helical primary teeth ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083669 | HEAT SINK - A heat sink includes a bottom plate, a number of first fins extending up from the bottom plate, and a number of second fins. The second fins are detachably connected to tops of the corresponding first fins. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083670 | THERMAL TRANSPIRATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A thermal transpiration device and method of making the same. The device includes a pair of membranes having predetermined thicknesses in order to provide the device with strength and rigidity. The thickness of a portion of each membrane is reduced in the area where thermal transpiration occurs in order to optimize the effectiveness of the thermal transpiration device without scarifying structural integrity of the device. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083671 | HEAT RADIATING PLATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A heat radiating plate | 2014-03-27 |
20140083672 | Automatic Recirculation Control for Vehicular HVAC System - Recirculation of air within a passenger cabin by a vehicular HVAC system is controlled to maximize the use of recirculation without causing discomfort from a large air flow around the legs of a passenger located near the cabin air return vent. An automatic recirculation condition is detected in response to first conditions including a window defrost setting. A fogging probability is determined in response to second conditions including a humidity measurement. Occupancy of a passenger seat adjacent the cabin air return vent is detected. A partial recirculation of the return vent is set in response to the fogging probability and the detected occupancy. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083673 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPENING OF A VALVE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - For controlling the opening of a valve ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140083674 | CUTTING UNIT OF A SLOT PERFORATOR (VARIANTS) - A cutting unit for a slot-type perforator is mounted in a casing, driven by a pusher, containing cutting tools with an extension mechanism for extending thereof, including a holder fixed to the pusher and another holder fixed to the casing. The holders are capable of rotating, causing an extension and retraction of the cutting tools from and to the casing. The extension mechanism includes a balance beam, having shoulders for placing the cutting tools and being assembled in the casing between the holders. The beam rotates around an axle during interaction with the holders. The axle is adapted to move along the longitudinal axis of the casing, e.g. in a groove arranged therein. The cutting unit may include at least two balance beams sequentially mounted between the holders. The cutting unit can be equipped with a retractable mechanism bringing parts thereof into a transportation position and fixing them therein. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083675 | Single Trip Multi-Zone Completion Systems and Methods - Disclosed are systems and methods of producing from multiple production zones with a single trip multi-zone completion system. One single trip multi-zone completion system includes an outer completion string having at least one sand screen arranged thereabout and being deployable in an open hole section of a wellbore that penetrates at least one formation zone, a production tubing arranged within the outer completion string and having at least one interval control valve disposed thereon, a control line extending external to the production tubing and being communicably coupled to the at least one interval control valve, and a surveillance line extending external to the outer completion string and interposing the at least one formation zone and the at least one sand screen. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083676 | Magnetic-Latch Stabbing Guide - A magnetic-latch stabbing guide apparatus is presented enabling a first drill pipe to connect with a second drill pipe. The magnetic-latch stabbing guide easily attached to the first drill pipe and facilitates connection between the first drill pipe and the second drill pipe. During the connection process, the magnetic-latch stabbing guide easily detaches from the two drill pipes without physical manipulation of the magnetic-latch stabbing guide. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083677 | SETTING AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE - A setting and retrieval device includes a first connection device connected to a first connection interface of a plugging device and a second connection device connected to a second connection interface of the plugging device. The device includes a charging device having first and second fluid chambers, a displaceable charging piston, a power supplying device included a fluid pump device for pumping fluid between the first and second fluid chambers via first and second fluid channels, and a volume adjusting device including a volume adjusting piston displaceable into the first fluid chamber. The energy storing device is charged with potential energy by the charging piston moving in a first direction by pumping fluid from the first to the second fluid chamber and the energy stored in the energy storing device is discharged by movement in a second, axial, direction between the first and second connection devices. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083678 | BALL SEAT FOR A WELL FRACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Device and an apparatus incorporating the device for use in wellbore fracturing applications. The device is a ball seat that allows for use of a smaller difference in ball size versus the size of an opening in the ball seat. The ball seat is constructed of metallic material and polymeric material. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083679 | METHOD FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL OF INJECTION LIQUID FLOW IN A HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR - Disclosed herein are methods of establishing a microbial plug in a hydrocarbon-containing geological formation which has been flooded with water. Also disclosed herein are methods of maintaining such plugs-and methods of controlling alteration of the position and/or extent of an established plug. Disclosed herein are plugs such as microbial plugs. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083680 | System and Method for Detecting Screen-out using a Fracturing Valve for Mitigation - This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting screen-out using a fracturing valve for mitigation. The fracture method can comprise fracturing a well using a fracturing valve, while a downhole pressure is less than a predetermined threshold. The method can also comprise actuating by automated process the fracturing valve from a fracturing position to a non-fracturing position upon detecting by a pressure sensor in the wellbore that the downhole pressure has reached said predetermined threshold. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083681 | SEISMIC MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, the invention utilizes computer models to calculate predicted spectral estimates that may be encountered during a hydraulic fracturing operation. Seismic events generated by hydraulic fracturing are mapped and displayed upon a graphic user interface. Spectral attributes of selected seismic wave field data from the fracture operation are derived and compared to predicted spectral estimates that match one or more characteristics of the formation. The comparison may be utilized to generate a predicted hydrocarbon content for the fracture zone of the formation and to adjust or alter the hydraulic fracturing operation in order to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083682 | Single Trip Multi-Zone Completion Systems and Methods - Disclosed are systems and methods of producing from multiple production zones with a single trip multi-zone completion system. One method includes arranging an outer completion string within an open hole section of a wellbore, the outer completion string having at least one sand screen disposed thereabout, extending a production tubing within the outer completion string, the production tubing having at least one interval control valve disposed thereon, communicably coupling the production tubing to the completion string at a crossover coupling having one or more control lines coupled thereto, actuating the at least one interval control valve to initiate production into the production tubing at the at least one interval control valve, and measuring one or more fluid and/or well environmental parameters external to the outer completion string with a surveillance line communicably coupled to one or more control lines at the crossover coupling. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083683 | COMPLETION ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - A completion assembly for operation in a subterranean well having multiple production zones. The completion assembly includes a lower completion assembly operably positionable in the well. The lower completion assembly includes first and second zonal isolation subassemblies. An upper completion assembly is operably positionable at least partially within the lower completion assembly to establish fluid communication between first and second fluid flow control modules, respectively, with the first and second zonal isolation subassemblies. A first communication medium having a connection between the upper and lower completion assemblies extends through the first and second zonal isolation subassemblies. A second communication medium is operably associated with the first and second fluid flow control modules. Data obtained by monitoring fluid from the production zones is carried by the first and second communication media and is used to control production through the first and second fluid flow control modules. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083684 | TUBING CONVEYED MULTIPLE ZONE INTEGRATED INTELLIGENT WELL COMPLETION - A system for use with a well having multiple zones can include multiple well screens which filter fluid flowing between a tubing string and respective ones of the zones, at least one optical waveguide which senses at least one property of the fluid as it flows between the tubing string and at least one of the zones, multiple flow control devices which variably restrict flow of the fluid through respective ones of the well screens, and multiple pressure sensors which sense pressure of the fluid which flows through respective ones of the well screens. A tubing string for use in a subterranean well can include at least one well screen, at least one flow control device which selectively prevents and permits substantially unrestricted flow through the well screen, and at least one other flow control device which is remotely operable, and which variably restricts flow through the well screen. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083685 | TUBING CONVEYED MULTIPLE ZONE INTEGRATED INTELLIGENT WELL COMPLETION - A system for use with a well having multiple zones can include multiple well screens which filter fluid flowing between a tubing string and respective ones of the zones, at least one optical waveguide which senses at least one property of the fluid as it flows between the tubing string and at least one of the zones, multiple flow control devices which variably restrict flow of the fluid through respective ones of the well screens, and multiple pressure sensors which sense pressure of the fluid which flows through respective ones of the well screens. A tubing string for use in a subterranean well can include at least one well screen, at least one flow control device which selectively prevents and permits substantially unrestricted flow through the well screen, and at least one other flow control device which is remotely operable, and which variably restricts flow through the well screen. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083686 | In-Line Sand Screen Gauge Carrier - A wellbore sensing system comprises a wellbore tubular string comprising at least one gauge carrier and at least one adjacent component, and at least one gauge disposed in the gauge carrier. The at least one gauge carrier is configured to provide an annular fluid communication between a housing and a mandrel, and the at least one gauge carrier is sealingly engaged with the at least one adjacent component. The at least one adjacent component comprises at least one of a filter element or a production sleeve, and the at least one gauge is configured to sense at least one parameter within a wellbore. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083687 | PRODUCTION IN FRACTURED SYSTEMS - A method can include providing data for a field that includes fractures and a well; analyzing at least a portion of the data for times less than an interaction time; and outputting one or more values for a parameter that characterizes storage of a fluid in the field and one or more values for a parameter that characterizes transfer of the fluid in the field. Various other methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083688 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HARVESTING INFORMATION FROM A WELL-SITE - A method and system for collecting information of a rig operation, including subterranean operations at a rig-site. The system may include an integrated control system, wherein the integrated control system monitors one or more rig operations, and comprises a centralized data acquisition server coupled to one or more sensor units of the rig operations. The system may further include a central computer that can communicate with sensor units, and store the data in a central time-synchronized database accessible by a central data acquisition server, wherein the central time-synchronized database collects data from the various sensors to generate a time-synchronized overview of rig operations. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083689 | Method of Completing a Multi-Zone Fracture Stimulation Treatment of a Wellbore - A wellbore servicing tool comprising a housing comprising ports, a triggering system, a first sliding sleeve transitional from a first position to a second position, and a second sliding sleeve transitional from a first position to a second position, wherein, when in the first position, the first sliding sleeve retains the second sliding sleeve in the first position, wherein, when in the first position, the second sliding sleeve prevents a route of fluid communication via the one or more ports of the housing and, when is in the second position, the second sliding sleeve allows fluid communication via the ports, and wherein the triggering system is configured to allow the first sliding sleeve to transition from the first position to the second position responsive to recognition of a predetermined signal comprising a predetermined pressure signal, a predetermined temperature signal, a predetermined flow-rate signal, or combinations thereof. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083690 | MULTIPLE ZONE INTEGRATED INTELLIGENT WELL COMPLETION - A system for use with a well having multiple zones can include multiple well screens which filter fluid flowing between a completion string and respective ones of the zones, at least one optical waveguide which senses at least one property of the fluid as it flows between the completion string and at least one of the zones, multiple flow control devices which variably restrict flow of the fluid through respective ones of the well screens, and multiple pressure sensors which sense pressure of the fluid which flows through respective ones of the well screens. A completion string for use in a subterranean well can include at least one well screen, at least one flow control device which selectively prevents and permits substantially unrestricted flow through the well screen, and at least one other flow control device which is remotely operable, and which variably restricts flow through the well screen. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083691 | MULTIPLE ZONE INTEGRATED INTELLIGENT WELL COMPLETION - A system for use with a well having multiple zones can include multiple well screens which filter fluid flowing between a completion string and respective ones of the zones, at least one optical waveguide which senses at least one property of the fluid as it flows between the completion string and at least one of the zones, multiple flow control devices which variably restrict flow of the fluid through respective ones of the well screens, and multiple pressure sensors which sense pressure of the fluid which flows through respective ones of the well screens. A completion string for use in a subterranean well can include at least one well screen, at least one flow control device which selectively prevents and permits substantially unrestricted flow through the well screen, and at least one other flow control device which is remotely operable, and which variably restricts flow through the well screen. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083692 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID INTERFACE LEVEL IN GRAVITY DRAINAGE OIL RECOVERY PROCESSES WITH CROSSFLOW - In a method for controlling interface level between a liquid inventory and an overlying steam chamber in a subterranean petroleum-bearing formation, an inflow relationship is developed to predict the vertical position in a gravity field of the interface between the two fluids (liquid and steam) with a density contrast relative to a horizontal producer well. The inflow relationship is applied to producer well completions by designing the completion to raise or lower sand face pressures according to mobility variations over the horizontal length of the well. This pressure distribution will affect liquid levels according to the inflow relationship. The completion can include tubing-conveyed or liner-conveyed flow control devices to create flow network that provides a customized sand face pressure distribution. Axial flow relationships between adjacent locations along the producer well may be modeled in order to develop an axial flow network to facilitate estimation of liquid levels at selected locations. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083693 | Enzyme Enhanced Oil Recovery - The invention relates to a method of establishing an enhanced oil recovery in an underground reservoir by means of a recovery system, the recovery system comprising at least one injection and production well, the injection well comprising an injection pump system, the injection pump system establishing an injection stream comprising a first injection stream and a second injection stream, wherein said injection stream comprises enzyme added at the injection well, the injection pump system establishing an injection stream through the injection well, the injection pump system being coupled with a power supply system, the production well comprising at least one fluid output, the injection well and the production well actively establishing an underground water stream, the underground water stream being established in response to pressure established by the injection pump system, the underground water stream comprising water and enzyme injected by the injection pump system, where C | 2014-03-27 |
20140083694 | Methods and Systems for Providing Steam - A system is provided for improved steam generation. The system includes at least two steam systems, wherein a wet steam output from a first steam system is passed through a first separator. The first separator configured to separate dry steam from condensate, and a piping connection is configured to blend the condensate with a boiler feed water stream at the inlet of a second steam system. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083695 | METHODS OF ENHANCING FRACTURING STIMULATION IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS USING IN SITU FOAM GENERATION AND PRESSURE PULSING - Methods of enhancing fracturing stimulation in subterranean formations using in situ foam generation and pressure pulsing including providing a jetting fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid; providing a fracturing fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid, a gelling agent, a proppant agent, a gas generating chemical, and a gas activator; introducing the jetting fluid into a subterranean formation to create or enhance at least one fracture therein; introducing the fracturing fluid into the at least one fracture; applying intermittent pressure pulsing to the fracturing fluid to extend the at least one fracture. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083696 | Methods for Enhancing Well Productivity and Minimizing Water Production Using Swellable Polymers - Methods of treating a subterranean formation including providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and proppant particulates coated with a swellable organic polymer to form swellable organic polymer coated proppant particulates, wherein the swellable organic polymer coated proppant particulates are water-swellable, having a swelled configuration when contacted with water and an unswelled configuration in the absence of water contact; introducing the treatment fluid into a fracture in the subterranean formation; swelling the swellable organic polymer coated proppant particulates so as to adopt the swelled configuration and form a proppant pack in the fracture; and unswelling the swellable organic polymer coated proppant particulates so as to adopt the unswelled configuration during hydrocarbon production. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083697 | WELLBORE CEMENTING TOOL - A wellbore cementing tool configured for placement in a drill string, and method of using same. The tool is lowered on a hollow, small-diameter stem into the drill string and contacts the bit, such that the downward pressure on the tool causes a shear pin to shear, resulting in upward movement of an outer sleeve relative to the central body of the tool. The outer sleeve normally holds outwardly biased locking members in a retracted position, but when the outer sleeve is upwardly displaced, slots in the outer sleeve align with the locking members and allow the locking members to extend outwardly through the slots to engage the inner wall of the drill string thereby locking the tool in place. When in position, cement can be injected through the tool and the bit, circulating up the wellbore annulus. The tool does not require rotation to engage the drill string, hence reducing the risk of loosening the threaded connections of lengths of drill pipe. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083698 | Cement Compositions for Cementing in Confined Locales and Methods for Use Thereof - When conducting cementing operations within confined locales, such as the annular space within a wellbore, it can sometimes be difficult to successfully deliver an uncured cement composition to a desired location. Cementing methods can comprise: providing a cement composition comprising a cement and a property control package, the property control package comprising: a filtration control agent; a friction reducer; and a setting accelerator; introducing the cement composition into a mineral exploration wellbore; and setting the cement composition in the wellbore. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083699 | Placing a Fluid Comprising Kiln Dust in a Wellbore Through a Bottom Hole Assembly - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for introduction of fluids comprising kiln dust into a wellbore through a bottom hole assembly. An embodiment discloses a method comprising: drilling a wellbore in a subterranean formation using a bottom hole assembly; and pumping a treatment fluid into the wellbore through the bottom hole assembly, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a kiln dust and water. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083700 | Compositions and Methods for Plug Cementing - Compositions comprise water, an acrylate monomer or a methacrylate monomer or a combination thereof, a free-radical polymerization initiator and a water-soluble bromide salt. Such compositions have utility in the context of remedial cementing, plug cementing in particular. The compositions may be pumped into a subterranean well, where they polymerize and form a support on which a cement plug may sit. The support may maintain the position of the cement plug in the wellbore and minimize cement-plug contamination. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083701 | Cement Set Activators for Set-Delayed Cement Compositions and Associated Methods - Disclosed herein are cement compositions and methods of using set-delayed cement compositions in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation is described. The method may comprise providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; activating the set-delayed cement composition with a liquid additive to produce an activated cement composition, wherein the liquid additive comprises a monovalent salt, a polyphosphate, a dispersant, and water; and allowing the activated cement composition to set. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083702 | IN SITU POLYMERIZATION FOR COMPLETIONS SEALING OR REPAIR - The isolation of selected regions downhole may be achieved using methods that include emplacing a polymerizable material within a wellbore, wherein the polymerizable material contains a polymerizable component and a latent curing agent; initiating polymerization of the polymerizable material; and forming a seal within the wellbore. Permanent or semi-permanent downhole seals may also be prepared using methods that include emplacing a section of pipe having a surrounding membrane into an interval of a wellbore, wherein the surrounding membrane contains a polymerizable material, and deploying the membrane downhole to form a seal. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083703 | Triggerable Lost Circulation Material and Method of Use - Methods for preventing or alleviating the loss of drilling fluids and other well treatment fluids into a subterranean formation during drilling or construction of boreholes therein include a drilling fluid including a lost circulation material. The lost circulation material includes a suspension of swelled particles of a pH sensitive polymeric material, the swelled particles capable of reversibly attaching to other swelled particles of the polymeric material. The pH of the aqueous solution is such that each particle of the swelled pH sensitive polymeric material is not attached to other swelled particles, and wherein upon lowering the pH of the suspension, the swelled particles attach to each other. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083704 | METHOD FOR REDUCING CONING IN OIL WELLS BY MEANS OF MICRO (NANO) STRUCTURED FLUIDS WITH CONTROLLED RELEASE OF BARRIER SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the coning in an oil well of an underground reservoir delimited by an aquifer which comprises an injection phase of a micro(nano)-structured fluid with controlled release of barrier substances in said aquifer with the formation of an impermeable barrier located at the oil/water interface, characterized in that said fluid comprises an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules composed of a core comprising a modifying substance of the absolute permeability of the rock formation which contains said reservoir, a protective shell insoluble in water which coats said core. The present invention also relates to the above mentioned microcapsules and an aqueous dispersion comprising the above mentioned microcapsules to be used in said method. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083705 | MICROEMULSION TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF HEAVY HYDROCARBONS, ITS PREPARATION AND USE - A microemulsion is formulated with a surfactant, a co-surfactant and brine, for recovery of heavy and extra-heavy crude oils by reducing the viscosity of such crude oils and improving their rheological properties for production and pipeline transportation. | 2014-03-27 |
20140083706 | Methods and Systems for Providing Steam - A steam system is provided that includes a steam generator including boiler tubes that are modified to form a number of intermediate take-offs for removing water and steam from the boiler tubes. A number of intermediate separators are provided to separate the water and steam at each of the intermediate take-offs. Intermediate couplings are used to inject the water back into the boiler tubes downstream of each of the plurality of intermediate take-offs. | 2014-03-27 |