16th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140102711 | SUBSEA ARRANGEMENT - A subsea arrangement comprising a first subsea structure, a second subsea structure, and a clamp connector. The first subsea structure is provided with at least one coupling member which is designed to mate with a corresponding coupling member on a first side of the clamp connector so as to allow the clamp connector to be releasably connected and secured to the first subsea structure through these coupling members. The second subsea structure is provided with at least one coupling member which is designed to mate with a corresponding coupling member on an opposite second side of the clamp connector so as to allow the clamp connector to be releasably connected and secured to the second subsea structure through these coupling members. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102712 | SUBSEA PROCESSOR FOR UNDERWATER DRILLING OPERATIONS - A subsea processor may be located near the seabed of a drilling site and used to coordinate operations of underwater drilling components. The subsea processor may be enclosed in a single interchangeable unit that fits a receptor on an underwater drilling component, such as a blow-out preventer (BOP). The subsea processor may issue commands to control the BOP and receive measurements from sensors located throughout the BOP. The subsea processor may relay information to the surface for recording or monitoring. The subsea processor may also be programmed with a model from which to base operation of the BOP, such as in emergency conditions. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102713 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBSEA PROCESSORS - A subsea processor may be located near the seabed of a drilling site and used to coordinate operations of underwater drilling components. The subsea processor may be enclosed in a single interchangeable unit that fits a receptor on an underwater drilling component, such as a blow-out preventer (BOP). The subsea processor may issue commands to control the BOP and receive measurements from sensors located throughout the BOP. A shared communications bus may interconnect the subsea processor and underwater components and the subsea processor and a surface or onshore network. The shared communications bus may be operated according to a time division multiple access (TDMA) scheme. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102714 | DRILLING TOOL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A drilling system includes a first section of a drilling tool having a collar configured to hold internal components of the first section. The drilling system also includes a second section of the drilling tool configured to be coupled with the first section in a specific orientation relative to the first section. The second section is interchangeable with at least one different section. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102715 | SUCKER ROD APPARATUS AND METHOD - Sucker rods include end fittings having an outer wedge portion proximate to an open end, an inner wedge portion proximate to a closed end, and an intermediate wedge portion between the outer and inner wedges. Each wedge includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an angle between the leading and trailing edges. The triangular configuration, length of the leading edge, the length of the trailing edge, and size of the angle in each wedge portion cause distribution of force, such that compressive forces distributed to the rod proximate the closed end exceed compressive forces distributed to the rod proximate the open end. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102716 | MULTILATERAL BORE JUNCTION ISOLATION - A junction can be isolated from fracturing pressure using a liner extending from a one bore through a junction into a lateral bore, where at least a portion of the liner is retrievable from the lateral bore prior to completion of wellbore construction. The junction may be temporarily isolated from high pressure, such as high pressure from a fracturing stimulation process. Part of the liner can be retrieved using a disconnect mechanism or technique. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102717 | METHOD FOR LAUNCHING REPLACEMENT BALLS - A method for successively releasing balls into a wellbore during wellbore operations is disclosed. The method includes providing at least a first ball injector for storing at least a primary set of primary balls and at least a second set of redundant balls, releasing a ball from the at least primary set of primary balls and determining if the released ball properly seats and engages its intended corresponding downhole tool. If it is determined that the released ball did not properly engage and actuate its intended corresponding tool, a redundant ball from the second set of redundant balls can be released without interrupting wellbore operations. In an alternate embodiment, the first ball injector can be a primary ball injector for storing and releasing the at least primary set of primary balls, and a second ball injector for storing and releasing the at least second set of redundant balls, the first and second ball injectors arranged in parallel. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102718 | Cycle device - Device (A) for controlling and/or operating a tool, a device or underwater equipment employed in connection with exploration and recovery of hydrocarbons offshore or onshore. The device (A) comprises a hollow sleeve (S) with a number of recesses (U, Ut | 2014-04-17 |
20140102719 | ROCK ANCHOR - The present invention relates to a formation fixation device for securing a tubular in an open-hole wellbore, the formation fixation device comprising a tubular part, a fixation unit and a fluid passage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a downhole fixation system for securing a casing comprising a first end and a second end in an open-hole wellbore and to a method of permanently fixating a tubular part in an open-hole wellbore as well as to use of a formation fixation device according to the invention for fixating a tubular part in an open-hole wellbore. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102720 | Permeability Modification - Downhole apparatus comprises a base pipe and a plurality of non-concentric pressure deformable chambers mounted externally on the pipe. The chambers may be inflated to increase the diameter of the apparatus and engage and support a surrounding bore wall. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102721 | CABLE INJECTOR FOR DEPLOYING ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEM - An injector for deploying a cable into a wellbore includes a traction assembly having at least a stationary segment and a movable segment. Each segment includes: a drive sprocket; an idler sprocket; a track looped around and between the sprockets; a set of grippers fastened to and disposed along the respective track, and a frame. The frame: is connected to the stationary segment, has a coupling for connection to a pressure control assembly (PCA), and has a passage for receiving the cable. The injector further includes a motor torsionally connected to the drive sprocket of the stationary segment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102722 | Downhole System and Method for Facilitating Remedial Work - A downhole system and related method, the system comprising an annulus sealing device having a flow path therethrough, a first side, a second side, and a sealing element; a latch element positioned at the first side of the annulus sealing device; at least one check valve assembly positioned at the second side of the annulus sealing device, the at least one check valve assembly having an annular seat, a seat-engaging element rotatably movable relative to the annular seat, and a biasing member urging the seat-engaging element toward the annular seat element; a rigid elongate member extending at least partially through the latch element and having a first end, a second end, and an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end; and a fluid communication path between the annular seat and through the latch element at least partially defined by the rigid elongate member. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102723 | TELESCOPING LATCHING MECHANISM FOR CASING CEMENTING PLUG - Improved cementing plugs and methods of using these cementing plugs in subterranean wells are disclosed. A cementing plug comprises a hollow mandrel and one or more wiper elements coupled to the mandrel. A nose is coupled to the hollow mandrel and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A portion of the nose is positioned within the mandrel when in the retracted position. This portion of the nose is positioned outside the mandrel when in the extended position. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102724 | SECONDARY BARRIER FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ISOLATION DEVICE IN A HORIZONTAL WELLBORE - A secondary barrier for use in conjunction with an isolation device in a portion of a non-vertical wellbore comprises: a swellable material, wherein the swellable material: (A) has dimensions such that, prior to swelling, the secondary barrier is capable of being placed into the portion of the non-vertical wellbore, and (B) fills a void within the portion of the non-vertical wellbore, wherein the swellable material fills the void after the swelling of at least a portion of the swellable material has occurred, wherein the secondary barrier is positioned adjacent to the isolation device in the portion of the non-vertical wellbore. A method of creating a secondary barrier comprises: introducing the secondary barrier into the portion of the non-vertical wellbore; and contacting or allowing the swellable material to come in contact with the swelling fluid or the increase in temperature. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102725 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for use in a tubular includes a mandrel, a compressible seal member disposed around the mandrel, a first piston assembly in contact with a first end of the seal member, and a second piston assembly in contact with a second end of the seal member. The first piston assembly includes a piston head, and a piston extension sealing member integrally formed with the piston head, and extending at least partially between the mandrel and the compressible seal member. The compressible seal member forms a seal with the tubular when at least one of the piston assemblies is urged toward the compressible seal member. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102726 | Controlled Swell-Rate Swellable Packer and Method - A controlled swell-rate swellable packer comprises a mandrel, a sealing element, and a jacket. The sealing element is disposed about at least a portion of the mandrel, and the jacket covers at least a portion of an outer surface of the sealing element. The jacket comprises a substantially impermeable material with respect to a swelling agent that is configured to cause the sealing element to swell. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102727 | PACKER CUP FOR SEALING IN MULTIPLE WELLBORE SIZES ECCENTRICALLY - The present invention generally relates to a packer for creating a seal in an annular area. In one aspect, a packer cup for use in a wellbore is provided. The packer cup includes a base and a first seal segment having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first seal segment is attached to the base. The packer cup further includes a second seal segment that is spaced apart from the base. The second seal segment is attached to the second end of the first seal segment, wherein each seal segment is configured to move from a retracted shape to an expanded shape upon activation of the respective seal segment. In another aspect, a method for creating a seal between a tubular and a wellbore is provided. In a further aspect, a packer is provided. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102728 | Controlled Swell-Rate Swellable Packer and Method - A controlled swell-rate swellable packer comprises a mandrel; a sealing element, and a jacket. The sealing element is disposed about at least a portion of the mandrel, and the jacket covers at least a portion of an outer surface of the sealing element. The jacket is configured to substantially prevent fluid communication between a fluid disposed outside of the jacket and the portion of the outer surface of the sealing element covered by the jacket. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102729 | DRY SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES - A dry sprinkler for a fire protection system having a configuration with one or more coupling arrangements for connection to a fluid supply piping of the system. The dry sprinkler structure further includes an inner surface and inner assembly to provide a preferred discharge performance. The dry sprinkler provides for a flow rate from the outlet of the sprinkler in accordance with the start pressure at the inlet of the sprinkler and the rated discharge coefficient, K factor, ranging between 16.8 GPM/PSI½ and 33.6 GPM/PSI½ | 2014-04-17 |
20140102730 | Dry Sprinkler Assembly - A dry sprinkler assembly includes a housing, a sprinkler head assembly with a sprinkler head and a trigger assembly, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly has a sealing subassembly for sealing the inlet port of the housing and is operatively coupled to the trigger assembly such that the sealing subassembly releases the sealing of the inlet port in response to the trigger assembly releasing its closure at the outlet opening. The sealing subassembly moves in a linear path substantially parallel with the central longitudinal axis of the housing when releasing the sealing of the inlet port wherein the flow of fire suppressant through the inlet port and into the fluid flow passage is substantially unimpeded. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102731 | METHOD FOR EMERGENCY COOLING AND EXTINGUISHING A BATTERY OF A WATER VEHICLE, BATTERY AND WATER VEHICLE - In a method tor the emergency cooling of a battery or an emergency extinguishing of the battery of a water vehicle including such a battery with a watertight containment, upon determination of an emergency, the battery is flooded by ambient water drawn from around the water vehicle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102732 | Pressure Assisted Variable Flow Clean Throat Aerial Retardant Delivery System - An aerial retardant delivery system comprising a retardant tank mountable in the fuselage of an aircraft. The tank includes a pressure opening in fluid communication with the fuselage such that pressure in the fuselage may act on retardant contained in the tank. The tank includes an outlet extending through a sidewall of the aircraft's fuselage, through which retardant may be delivered to a target. The system also includes a discharge gate operative to open and close the outlet. An actuation mechanism is disposed on the exterior of the tank and operatively coupled to the at least one discharge gate. A variable flow controller controls the discharge gate open position in order to provide retardant over a desired area of terrain. A one-way flapper is disposed in the pressure opening and is operative to allow pressure in the fuselage to enter the tank while inhibiting retardant from spilling from the tank. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102733 | FIRE RESISTANT BARRIER - A fire resistant assembly which may be used to ensure the fire resistance of a fire barrier such as a wall, comprising a first layer having a lumen therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, and a box having a cavity defined by a wall, an opening in the wall, and a flange proximate the opening, wherein the box is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and wherein the opening is disposed on the lumen of the first layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102734 | Fire Suppression Module, Modular System Including Same, and Method of Installing Modular System - A fire suppression module. The fire suppression module includes a base member, a cap member and a fire suppressant. The cap member is connected to the base member. The base member and the cap incomer cooperate to form a an enclosure. The fire suppressant is positioned within the enclosure. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102735 | VIBRATORY RIPPER HAVING DEPTH ADJUSTABLE RIPPING MEMBER - In an aspect of the invention a ripping mechanism for a vehicle is provided which includes a support frame, a ripping member and an impact mechanism, such as a vibrator, which is configured to reciprocate the ripping member forwardly and rearwardly about a transverse pivot axis. The ripping member is mounted within a sleeve that pivots with the ripping member about the pivot axis, while at the same time selectively permitting movement of the ripping member along the sleeve. The ripping member may thereby be raised or lowered relative to the sleeve in order to adjust the depth of the engagement head relative to the support frame. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102736 | DOUBLE BLADED (OPPOSITE) COULTER ASSEMBLY - A double bladed (opposite) coulter assembly is provided. A second (opposite or mirrored) coulter blade is mounted on the same coulter assembly thereby equalizing the load realized by the equipment and eliminating the draft. The second (opposite or mirrored) coulter blade reduces wear on the coulter assembly and reduces the number of coulters required by one half per equivalent tool bar thereby increasing operational efficiency of the equipment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102737 | BRUSH CUTTER AND WING PLOW MOUNT THEREFORE - The brush cutter has an elongated frame and a series of cutting discs mounted in line along that frame, and can be mounted in a wing-plow arrangement via wing-plow attachments. The wing-plow attachments comprise a wing-plow mast having a first raisable connection and a wing-plow push bar having second raisable connection. The elongated frame is connected at both ends thereof to the first and second raisable connections respectively, such that both ends are independently adjustable in height by the wing-plow mast and the wing-plow push bar. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102738 | SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TOOLS THAT INTERACT WITH THE SOIL AND AGRICULTURAL TOOL WITH MODIFIED SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY - A substantial reduction in traction force demand can be achieved for agricultural tools with modified surface topography comprising dimples arranged in a parallelogram (hexagonal) pattern, the morphological unit of which is an equilateral triangle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102739 | Remote Control Tool Assembly For Use In Live Line Environments - A remote control tool assembly for use in live line environments having an insulated pole (often termed a “hot stick”) with a tool at one end that generally includes a power supply so that the tool is fully isolatable at the end of the insulated pole. At the other end, a tool control transmitter is positioned which is configured to communicate wirelessly with the tool. Thus, the user can operate the tool remotely from the tool controller, which is particularly useful in a live line environment. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102740 | Front Head Nut Pocket Configuration for Hydraulic Hammer - A hydraulic hammer may include a power cell adapted to reciprocally drive a piston along an axis. The piston may, in turn, drive a hammer tool having a first end juxtaposed against the piston for accommodating cyclic impacts by the piston. While the first end of the hammer tool may be contained within a housing, the other end may extend from the housing for impacting rock, for example. The power cell and housing are axially secured together by a plurality of tie rods and nuts secured to ends of the tie rods, and the housing may include exterior pockets for accommodating the nuts. Each nut may have a circular exterior surface, and each nut pocket may have a generally elliptical interior surface, such that the exterior surface of each nut may be configured to engage at least two spaced apart areas of a corresponding interior surface of each nut pocket. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102741 | IMPACT ROTATION TOOL - An impact rotation tool includes a drive source that generates power. An impact force generation unit generates impact force by changing the power generated by the drive source to pulsed torque. A shaft transmits the pulsed torque to the distal tool with the generated impact force. A torque detector generates a signal corresponding to the torque applied to the shaft. A determination unit determines whether or not a torque value obtained from a signal corresponding to the torque has reached a predetermined torque value. A control unit controls the drive source to a predetermined driving state when the determination unit determines that the torque value has reached the predetermined torque value. The determination unit is arranged on the shaft. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102742 | POWER TOOL HAVING ROTARY INPUT CONTROL - A power tool includes a housing, a motor, an output member driven by the motor, and a reaming attachment coupled to the output member. The reaming attachment has a front end portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to drive a fastener into a workpiece, and a reaming portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to remove material from an end surface of a conduit. A rotational motion sensor in the housing is operable to detect rotational motion of the housing about an axis. A controller receives a signal indicative of rotational motion from the sensor, determines a direction of the rotational motion of the housing, and drives the motor in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotational motion of the housing. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102743 | ENERGY EFFICIENT NOISE DAMPENING CABLES - Energy efficient noise dampening coaxial and twisted pair cables include certain layers to improve the quality of signals transmitted over the cables. A coaxial cable includes a conductive core, a first insulating layer surrounding the conductive core, a metal shield layer surrounding the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer surrounding the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer surrounding the second insulating layer, and a protective sheath wrapping the carbon material layer. A twisted pair cable section includes a core section. The core section includes a carbon material core, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material core, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. A plurality of twisted pair cables are disposed in sections or compartments defined by the core section, and between the core section and a protective sheath. Methods for constructing the cables are also disclosed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102744 | WIRE ACCOMMODATION PROTECTOR - A wire accommodating protector includes a protector body and a lid for covering the protector body. Lock lugs are provided on outer peripheral edges of the lid and protrude toward the protector body in a manner that allows the lock lugs to flex. Each of the lock lugs has a lock projection provided thereon. Lock lug insertion holes are formed in sidewalls of the protector body, the lock lug insertion holes extend within and down the full height of the sidewalls and are open at top surfaces of the sidewalls. Each of the lock lug insertion holes has a lock protrusion formed therein. The lid is adapted to interlock with the protector body when the plurality of lock lugs are inserted into the respective plurality of lock lug insertion holes so as to engage the lock projections with the lock protrusions. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102745 | Electrical Screw Extender - The objective of the present invention is to provide electrical boxes, electrical mud rings and electrical box extenders with a cheap and efficient way to achieve the correct location of electrical devices with respect to the levels of the walls where they are located. With this electrical screw extender, a mechanical/electrical connection is still safe and lasting too. This electrical screw extender has among its advantages that can be placed in different models of electrical boxes and in mud rings, plus it can be used independently in the already existing constructions to extend the points of connection of devices to the correct levels. Besides, these electrical screw extenders can have different sizes or lengths to suit the different depths of the existing electrical boxes or mud rings, as well as are very comfortable and accurate in their use. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102746 | SEMI-PERMANENT MODULAR SURFACE MOUNTABLE ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to providing a modular surface mountable electric power distribution system, comprising a plurality of interconnectable power distribution devices. Each power distribution device in the plurality of power distribution devices includes a hollow rigid enclosure for containing at least electric power conductors and connectors; electric power conductors for transferring power received from an external power source; at least one male connector; and at least one female connector. At least one male connector of a first power distribution device is connectable to a female connector of a second power distribution device. A hollow rigid enclosure of a first power distribution device is connectable to the hollow rigid enclosure of a second power distribution device. The hollow rigid enclosure of each device is mountable on a substantially flat surface and at least one male connector is connectable to said external power source. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102747 | WIRE HARNESS - A purpose is, in the case where a nonwoven member is hot pressed around a wire harness to form a protective member, to inhibit rotation of a vehicle body fixing component attached to the protective member while making a cross-sectional shape of the protective member as circular as possible. The wire harness includes a wire harness body containing at least one electric wire and a protective member formed by hot pressing a nonwoven member in a state of covering at least a portion of the wire harness body. The protective member has a protective body that is formed to have a circular cross-sectional shape and a projection forming part that has a partially projecting part formed on an outer periphery. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102748 | LOW LOSS AND LOW PACKAGED VOLUME COAXIAL RF CABLE - A low loss and low packaged volume coaxial RF cable according to embodiments is configured to conduct electrical signals, such as RF energy signals. The coaxial RF cable includes a three-layer structure that includes a non-conductive composite braid disposed between a first conductive composite braid and a second conductive composite braid. The coaxial cable is a ultra-flexible, compressible conductor configured to be folded multiple times within a low volume area without damage. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102749 | Electric Submersible Pump Cables for Harsh Environments - A cable for supplying power to an electric submersible pump (ESP) includes a helically disposed electrical conductor, at least one polymer layer extruded to embed the helically disposed electrical conductor, and a seam-welded metallic tube drawn over the hard polymer layer, all providing resistance to corrosive chemicals at high downhole pressures and temperatures. In an implementation, the helical disposition of cable components, added cushioning polymers and geometry, and a non-leaded metallic tube compensate for stress and differential thermal expansion to keep the cable protected from intrusion of corrosive chemicals. An example method of manufacture includes extruding a polymer layer to embed the helically disposed electrical conductor, seam-welding a metal strip to form a metallic tube around the polymer layer, and drawing the metallic tube down to fit tightly around the polymer layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102750 | GAS BLOCKING CABLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A gas blocking cable includes cabled wires, where each wire includes cabled conductors having interstitial areas there between. An insulation material circumferentially surrounds the cabled conductors and a conductor filling material is positioned within the interstitial areas between conductors. A shield circumferentially surrounds the cabled wires so that a cable is formed with areas between the wires. A wire filling material is positioned within the areas between the wires. Each of the conductor filling material and wire filling material is inert, non-flammable and able to withstand a temperature of at least approximately 200° C. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102751 | SHIELDED WIRE HARNESS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A shielded wire harness includes: a wire harness; a conductive sheet to be wrapped around the wire harness in a parallel state to the wire harness, the conductive sheet having a long belt shape along a longitudinal direction of the wire harness; and a long protection tape to be spirally wound around an outer circumference of the conductive sheet wrapped around the wire harness. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102752 | INSULATED WIRE AND COIL USING SAME - An insulated wire includes a conductor and an insulating layer formed on an outer periphery of the conductor, and the insulating layer is composed essentially of a polyimide resin having a repeating unit A represented by Formula (1) as a part of a molecular structure, in which a water absorption coefficient is not greater than 2.8% after 24 hours under condition at temperature of 40° C. and humidity of 95% | 2014-04-17 |
20140102753 | COAXIAL CABLE DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING WELD CONNECTIVITY - A coaxial cable device and method involve weld connectivity. The device, in one embodiment, includes an outer conductor engager and an inner conductor engager. At least one of such conductor engagers includes a weld interface for weld connection with part of a coaxial cable. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102754 | STRUCTURE OF A NETWORKING CABLE - A structure of a networking cable includes a plurality of transmission wires and a plastic outer sheath being a hollow tube for sleeving the transmission wires therein. The plastic outer sheath is formed with at least one hollow compartment extending along a longitudinal length thereof. Capacitance among networking cables can be reduced due to the low dielectric constant of the air inside each hollow compartment, such that the strength of the alien crosstalk can be reduced. The arrangement of shape and symmetry of the hollow compartments with respect to the transmission wires can be used to reduce the alien crosstalk resulted from resonance. Moreover, the usage of raw material is decreased, such that the cost is reduced. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102755 | Communications Cables Having Electrically Insulative but Thermally Conductive Cable Jackets - A communications cable includes a plurality of insulated conductors that are arranged as at least four twisted pairs of insulated conductors and a cable jacket that surrounds the at least four twisted pairs of insulated conductors, the cable jacket including an outer surface that defines the exterior surface of the communications cable. The cable jacket may be a thermally conductive cable jacket. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102756 | DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CABLE AND MULTI-CORE DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CABLE - A differential signal transmission cable includes first and second signal lines arranged parallel to each other, a conductive layer made of a conductor in which a current is induced when signals propagate through the first and second signal lines, and a dielectric disposed between the first and second signal lines and the conductive layer. The conductive layer has a signal attenuating structure including a non-continuous section in which the conductor is non-continuous, the non-continuous section being located such that, among differential signal components and common-mode signal components included in the signals propagating through the first and second signal lines, the common-mode signal components are attenuated by an attenuation factor greater than an attenuation factor of the differential signal components. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102757 | Lightning Protection for Spaced Electrical Bundles - A shielded power feeder system may include at least one unshielded power feeder conductor, and at least one grounded guard wire conductor positioned adjacent to the at least one unshielded power feeder conductor, the at least one unshielded power feeder conductor and the at least one grounded guard wire forming a bundle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102758 | High Temperature Insulating Tape and Wire or Cable Sheathed Therewith - A composite coating includes a first layer, a second layer, and a fluoropolymer film disposed on the second layer. The first layer includes a polymer matrix with mica particles dispersed throughout, while the second layer includes a polyether ether ketone (PEEK). | 2014-04-17 |
20140102759 | Electrical Contact Element With A Cover Layer Having A Chemical Reducing Agent, Electrical Contact Arrangement And Methods For Manufacturing An Electrical Contact Element And For Reducing Oxidization Of A Contact Section Of An Electrical Contact Element - The invention relates to an electrical contact element, an electrical contact arrangement and methods for manufacturing an electrical contact element and for reducing oxidization of a contact section of an electrical contact element. In order to avoid that the durability of the contact element and therefore of the contact arrangement is negatively influenced by growing oxide layers on contact surfaces, the contact element is provided with a cover layer with a chemical reducing agent that can be activated by frictional forces. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102760 | Composite Core for Electrical Transmission Cables - A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102761 | MATERIAL FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING CONTACT LAYER, A CONTACT ELEMENT WITH SUCH LAYER, METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE CONTACT ELEMENT, AND USES OF THE MATERIAL - A material for providing an electrically conducting contact layer, the material comprising a base material being any one of Ag, Cu, Sn, Ni, a first metal salt of one thereof, or an alloy of one or more thereof. The material further comprises In within a range of 0.01 at. % to 10 at. %, Pd within a range of 0.01 at. % to 10 at. %, and, unless already the base material comprises Sn at a higher amount, Sn within a range of 0.01 at. % to 10 at. %. From such material, a contact layer ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102762 | PROTECTIVE FILM FOR TOUCH PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A protective film configured to be positioned on a touch panel includes a transparent base material and a plurality of conductive particles included in the base material, and a manufacturing method of a protective film configured to be positioned on a touch panel includes: mixing conductive particles in a transparent base material composition; and pressing the base material composition to form a base material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102763 | RIGID FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD WITH IMPEDANCE CONTROL - A rigid-flexible circuit board includes at least one flexible circuit board and at least one rigid circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a flexible-board substrate, a plurality of flexible circuit board differential mode signal lines, at least one flexible circuit board grounding line, a flexible circuit board insulation layer formed on the upper surface of the flexible-board substrate and covering the flexible circuit board differential mode signal lines and the flexible circuit board grounding line. The rigid circuit board is stacked on the stacking section of the flexible circuit board. A shielding layer is formed on the flexible circuit board insulation layer of the flexible circuit board and corresponds to the extension section of the flexible circuit board. The shielding layer further extends from the extension section to the stacking section. An impedance control structure is formed on the shielding layer to control the impedance of the flexible circuit board differential mode signal lines. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102764 | CONDUCTIVE LAMINATE, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE LAMINATE WITH PATTERNED WIRING, AND OPTICAL DEVICE - In a conductive laminate, a transparent conductive thin film laminate | 2014-04-17 |
20140102765 | Multilayer Electronic Structures with Improved Control of Dielectric Thickness - A method of fabricating a multilayer electronic support structure comprising electroplating copper substructures, laying a dielectric pre-preg comprising a polymer resin over the copper substructures, and pressing to pressures of 200 to 600 PSI against a release film having a higher hardness than the resin of the prepreg but a lower hardness than the cured resin, and heating through a curing cycle whilst maintaining pressure. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102766 | MULTI-LAYER TYPE CORELESS SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a multi-layer type coreless substrate, including: a first insulating layer including at least one first pillar; a plurality of insulating layers laminated on one surface or both surfaces of the first insulating layer, each including at least one circuit layer and at least another pillar connected to the circuit layer; and a plurality of outermost circuit layers contacting a pillar disposed on an outermost insulating layer of the plurality of insulating layers. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102767 | MULTI-LAYER TYPE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a multi-layer type printed circuit board, including; a first insulating layer including at least one first pillar; a plurality of insulating layers laminated in a both surfaces direction of the first insulating layer, each including at least one circuit layer and at least another pillar connected to the circuit layer; and a plurality of outermost circuit layers disposed on an outer surface of the outermost insulating layer, while contacting an outermost pillar disposed on an outermost insulating layer among the plurality of insulating layers, wherein the circuit layer and another pillar each formed in a both surfaces direction of the first insulating layer are disposed in a symmetrical form to each other based on the first insulating layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102768 | WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wiring board includes a first insulation layer, a first conductive pattern structure formed on the first insulation layer, a wiring structure formed on the first insulation layer and including a second insulation layer and a second conductive pattern structure on the second insulation layer, and a third insulation layer formed on the first insulation layer and the first conductive pattern structure and having first and second openings such that the first opening is exposing at least a portion of a surface of the wiring structure and the second opening is exposing at least a portion of the first conductive pattern structure. The wiring structure includes a third conductive pattern structure forming an outermost layer of the wiring structure and including a mounting pad structure which mounts a semiconductor device. The first opening is formed such that the first opening is exposing pad formation area of the mounting pad structure. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102769 | SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING MICROWIRE - A microcircuit deposition system incorporates a first printing engine for depositing a dielectric on a substrate. A microwire spooling machine houses a microwire spool and incorporates a tension guide to position a microwire trace onto the dielectric layer. A second printing engine trails the microwire spooling machine to deposit a covering dielectric layer over the microwire trace. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102770 | CORE SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND STRUCTURE FOR METAL VIA - The present invention relates to a core substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a structure for a metal via. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a core substrate including: an insulation layer; a plurality of metal vias passing through the insulation layer and formed to become wider from upper and lower surfaces to a middle part of the insulation layer; and a conductive layer formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the insulation layer and connected to the plurality of metal vias. Further, a manufacturing method thereof and a structure for a metal via are provided. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102771 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A flexible circuit board with high connection reliability and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the flexible circuit board has a bent section formed thereon, can be deformed flexibly, and wherein a wiring layer will not be peeled off or ruptured even when deformation is repeated onto the flexible circuit board, heat is radiated from electronic parts, or minute wiring is formed on the flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board is provided with an insulating film comprised of liquid crystal polymer, a wiring layer formed upon the insulating film, and an insulating layer comprised of liquid crystal polymer formed upon the wiring layer. The flexible circuit board has a bent section with a radius of curvature of R (mm) formed on at least one location thereof, and is made to be deformable in a state with the radius of curvature of the bent section maintained at R (mm). | 2014-04-17 |
20140102772 | PACKAGING CARRIER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND CHIP PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A packaging carrier includes an interposer, a dielectric layer and a built-up structure. The interposer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and a plurality of first pads and second pads located on the first surface and the second surface, respectively. The dielectric layer has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to each other. The interposer is embedded in the dielectric layer. The second surface of the interposer is not covered by the fourth surface of the dielectric layer, and has a height difference with the fourth surface. The built-up structure is disposed on the third surface of the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the first pads of the interposer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102773 | ADHESIVELESS COPPER CLAD LAMINATES AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING ADHESIVELESS COPPER CLAD LAMINATES AS BASE MATERIAL - Adhesiveless copper clad laminates obtained by metallizing excellent in wiring microfabrication ability in processing by semi-additive method, and a printed circuit board using the adhesiveless copper clad laminates excellent in wiring microfabrication ability as a base material are provided. The adhesiveless copper clad laminates include a base metal layer made of an alloy containing nickel and formed on at least one surface of an insulating film without using an adhesive in between, a thin copper layer formed on a front surface of the base metal layer by dry plating, and a copper plating film formed on a front surface of the thin copper layer by electroplating. The copper plating film contains 10 mass ppm to 150 mass ppm of sulfur in a depth range of at least 0.4 μm from the front surface of the copper plating film in a direction toward the insulating film. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102774 | RADIOFREQUENCY ABSORPTIVE FILTER - An apparatus for conveying an electrical signal includes: a conductive pathway having a conductive material. The conductive material has a first edge and a second edge and is configured to convey the electrical signal. The apparatus also includes a resistive material in contact with at least a portion of the conductive pathway, covering an edge of the conductive pathway, and extending beyond the edge. The resistive material has a conductivity less than the conductivity of the conductive material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102775 | NON-DELETERIOUS TECHNIQUE FOR CREATING CONTINUOUS CONDUCTIVE CIRCUITS UPON THE SURFACES OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A non-deleterious method for producing a continuous conductive circuit upon a non-conductive substrate can begin with the application of a metallic base layer upon a surface of a non-conductive substrate. A circuit pattern can be created within the metallic base layer based upon a circuit design. The metallic base layer comprising the circuit pattern can be physically separated from the remainder of the metallic base layer on the non-conductive substrate. The region of the non-conductive substrate surface that encloses the circuit pattern can be called the plating region. The remainder of the non-conductive substrate surface can be called the non-plating region. A first metal layer can be added upon the metallic base layer. A second metal layer can be added upon the first metal layer of the plating region. The second metal layer can be electrically conductive and restricted from forming on the first metal layer of the non-plating region. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102776 | ALKALI SILICATE GLASS BASED COATING AND METHOD FOR APPLYING - A coating for reducing interaction between a surface and the environment around the surface includes an alkali silicate glass material configured to protect the surface from environmental corrosion due to water or moisture. The alkali silicate glass material is doped with a first element to affect various forms of radiation passing through the coating. The electromagnetic radiation is at least one of ultraviolet, x-ray, atomic (gamma, alpha, beta), and electromagnetic or radio wave radiation. The coating may also be used to protect a solar cell from the environment and UV rays while retransmitting received light as usable light for conversion into electrical energy. The coating may also be used to prevent whisker formation in metal finishes of tin, cadmium, zinc, etc. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102777 | PACKAGE SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A package substrate and a method of fabricating the package substrate are provided. The package substrate may include an interposer having at least one conductive through via, a photo-sensitive dielectric layer formed on one side of the interposer, and at least one conductive via formed in the photo-sensitive dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive through via. By means of a photo lithography process with high alignment accuracy, at least one via with an extremely small diameter can be formed on the photo-sensitive dielectric layer and align with the conductive through via. Therefore, the conductive through via can have its diameter reduced as required, without considering the alignment with the at least one via. Accordingly, the interconnection density of the conductive through via on the interposer is increased. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102778 | MULTILAYER WIRING BOARD - Provided is a multilayer wiring board, wherein impedance matching can be achieved in a via connection section by means of a configuration, which has a simple structure, and which can be easily processed. In the multilayer wiring board including a ground layer ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102779 | Flush Mount Electrical Plate And Method For Installing Same - A mounting tray for a supporting and electrical component relative to an opening in a wall can include a rear wall that defines an opening. A sidewall can extend outwardly from the rear wall and collectively define a pocket with the rear wall. The sidewall can have an outer lip. An outer flange can extend around the sidewall at a position intermediate to the outer lip and the rear wall from a first location at the sidewall to a second location at an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter of the outer flange is offset inboard of the opening in the wall in an installed position. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102780 | Damming Device for Cable Sealing - A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102781 | High Power, High Frequency Power Cable - The present disclosure provides a power cable apparatus that comprises an elongated thermal conductor, and an electrical conductor layer surrounding at least a portion of the elongated thermal conductor. In one or more embodiments, heat generated in the power cable is transferred via the elongated thermal conductor to at least one end of the power cable. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus further comprises an electric insulation layer surrounding at least a portion of the electrical conductor layer. In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a thermal insulation layer surrounding at least a portion of the electric insulation layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102782 | WIRE HARNESS - A wire harness includes one or a plurality of high voltage conduction paths, each having a high voltage conduction path main body, and a terminal which is provided at an end of the high voltage conduction path main body. The high voltage conduction path main body is formed into a cylindrical shape by spirally winding a metal wire rod and an insulating wire rod, and side end surfaces, which face each other, of the metal wire rod and the insulating wire rod positioned to be adjacent to each other alternately, contact each other. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102783 | HIGH-VOLTAGE WIRE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH-VOLTAGE WIRE - High-voltage wires ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102784 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN CAB INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CHASSIS OF TRUCK - A method and apparatus for communicating between the cab interior and exterior chassis of a truck comprises a custom-designed multi-conductor cable having a plurality of circuits. Each multi-conductor cable is terminated at each end with non-proprietary connectors and fabricated into a harness of a length that is truck brand and model specific determined by the truck manufacturer and carry various communication functions between the cab interior and the distal exterior truck cab. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102785 | ELECTRIC WIRE WITH TERMINAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electric wire with a terminal includes an electric wire that has a conductor made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and an insulating coating covering the conductor, and a terminal that has a connecting portion to which an exposed conductor that is exposed at a terminal end of the electric wire is connected. The connecting portion is formed by compressing while heating a tubular part in a state in which the exposed conductor is inserted into the tubular part, the tubular part being provided on the terminal and being capable of allowing the exposed conductor to be inserted thereinto. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102786 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A connecting device to connect an electronic component of an electronic device such as a portable terminal to another connection point such as a connection point of a main circuit board. The connection device includes at least a pair of conducting wires extending from the electronic component; a board connected to an end of the conducting wires; and at least two connecting members provided on one surface of the board, which are electrically coupled to the respective conducting wires. The connecting device so configured does not require a process of soldering or of coupling a connector to a socket to make a connection to the connection point, and makes it easy to standardize/commonly use an electronic component, thereby allowing the unit price of an electronic component, and the manufacturing costs of the electronic device to be reduced. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSULATING WIRE TERMINATIONS - A method for insulating wires is disclosed. A portion of the plurality of wires and an insulating material are placed in a tube having an open end. Pressure is applied to the tube. During the application of pressure, the tube, the plurality of wires, and the insulating material are heated to a temperature above a melting point of the insulating material. As a result, the insulating material is melted and driven toward the open end of the tube. Upon removal of the heat, the insulating material solidifies and forms a barrier proximal to the open end of the tube. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102788 | PERFORATING ASSEMBLY CONTROL - A perforating assembly includes a material that can respond to a magnetic field by changing shape multiple times and causing a fire control circuit to activate and deactivate. The material may be a magnetic shape-memory alloy and can change shape when the magnetic field is removed or inverted. When the material changes shape, the material can cause another component of the perforating assembly to change position to activate or deactivate the fire control circuit, as desired. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102789 | DUAL GRADIENT DRILLING SYSTEM - A dual gradient drilling system comprises a primary riser that is coupled to a drilling rig and a subsea wellhead and an auxiliary riser that is coupled to the drilling rig and to the primary riser by a fluid conduit that is disposed at a point between the drilling rig and the wellhead. The fluid conduit provides fluid communication between the primary riser and the auxiliary riser. A pump system is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit. A drive string is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is coupled to the pump system so as to operably couple the pump system to the drilling rig. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102790 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR LUBRICATION PRESSURE RELIEF FOR A ROLLER CONE DRILL BIT - According to one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a roller cone drill bit including a bit body having at least one support arm extending therefrom, a cone assembly containing bearings or retaining balls and rotatably mounted on a journal extending from each support arm, a lubricant reservoir disposed in each support arm, a lubricant chamber disposed in each support arm and fluidly coupled to the bearings or retaining balls, a bore disposed in each support arm to communicate lubricant between the lubricant reservoir and the lubricant chamber, and a pressure release mechanism disposed within the bore. The pressure release mechanism may be operable to relieve lubricant from the lubricant reservoir into the lubricant chamber when lubricant pressure within the lubricant reservoir exceeds pressure of the lubricant in the lubricant chamber. According to another embodiment, the disclosure relates to methods of relieving lubricant in such a bit. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102791 | Wear Indicators for Drilling Equipment - Described herein is a wear indicator ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102792 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTIONAL DRILLING - An underground directional drilling system can comprise a plurality of elongated dual-shaft segments coupled together end-to-end in a drilling string. The segments include an inner shaft that is independently rotable relative to an annular outer shaft, with the inner shafts being coupled together and the outer shafts being coupled together. The plurality of dual-shaft segments can comprise a communication segment that comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, a gap portion between the first and second electrodes that provides electrical insulation therebetween, and an electronic communication controller electrically coupled to the first and second electrodes. The communication controller is configured to generate voltage differences between the electrodes that cause electrical pulses to periodically transfer between the electrodes through the gap portion to wirelessly communicate drilling related data from underground to the surface. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102793 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING INFORMATION DURING UNDERGROUND DRILLING OPERATIONS - A preferred method for acquiring information during an underground drilling operation includes providing a sensing device capable of acquiring information concerning the underground drilling operation from a down-hole location on a selective basis in response to an input from the surface, and drilling for a first period of time. The preferred method also includes sending the input to the sensing device after drilling for the first period of time, and drilling during a second period of time while acquiring the information using the sensing device. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102794 | CORE ORIENTATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for evaluating the subterranean formation of a wellbore are provided. In one embodiment, a geographical orientation of a downhole tool relative to Earth may be determined. The downhole tool may include a coring tool positioned to extract a core sample from a formation of the Earth. The orientation of the core sample with respect to the down hole tool also may be determined. Further, based on the geographical orientation of the downhole tool and the orientation of the coring sample, a geographical orientation of the core sample with respect to the Earth may be determined. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102795 | Attitude Reference for Tieback/Overlap Processing - A method for calculating orientation changes within a borehole using a gyro sensor to detect angular deflection rates in an attitude reference interval as a MWD system is moved from a first to a second location within the borehole. A compass shot may be taken at one or more of the first and second locations using a magnetometer and accelerometer or gyro sensor and accelerometer. Tieback and/or overlap processing may be applied to increase the accuracy of measured orientation within the borehole. Additionally, tieback and/or overlap processing may be applied to adjust sensor model parameters in response to discrepancies between calculated and measured locations. Iterated calculations of orientation change between subsequent intervals may allow MWD orientation to be computed for an entire drilling operation using only a single compass shot. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102796 | Method And Apparatus For Protecting Downhole Components With Inert Atmosphere - Methods and systems are provided that enable the removal or reduction of moisture and any other volatile substances within downhole tools. A purging gas can be allowed to flow into the downhole tool, where it begins to interact with and dry the moisture present as well as dilute the gaseous environment therein. Then purging gas then can exit the tool, thereby removing the moisture and any other potentially polluting or corrosive gases in the tool. A vacuum pump and desiccant jar assembly also can be used to further remove moisture from the tool. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102797 | SELECTIVE DEPLOYMENT OF UNDERREAMERS AND STABILIZERS - A downhole tool for increasing a cross-sectional area of a wellbore is provided. The downhole tool may include a first drilling assembly including a first reaming tool for selectively increasing the cross-sectional area of the wellbore. A first ball seat may receive a first ball. At least one of the first ball seat and the first ball may deform to allow the first ball to pass through the first ball seat when a predetermined pressure is applied thereto. A first piston may be coupled to the first ball seat. The first ball seat and the first piston may stroke when the first ball is received within the first ball seat, thereby actuating the first reaming tool between an active state and an inactive state. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102798 | STABILIZING MEMBERS FOR FIXED CUTTER DRILL BIT - A drill bit for drilling a borehole in an earthen formation. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a first blade having a cutter-supporting surface. In addition, the bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements with cutting faces mounted to the cutter-supporting surface. The cutting profiles of the cutting faces define an outermost cutting profile P | 2014-04-17 |
20140102799 | Dual Drive Directional Drilling System - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a dual drive drilling system having a plurality of drill rods that make up a drill string and a steering element for controlling the path of the drill string. The dual drive drilling system also includes a drill bit located near the end of the drill string, a first rotational drive for controlling the rotation of a steering element, and a second rotational drive for controlling the rotation of a drill bit. Further the dual drive drilling system also includes a joystick capable of moving along a first and second axis for controlling both the first and second rotational drives, wherein the movement of the joystick along the first axis controls rotation of the first rotational drive, and the movement of the joystick along the second axis controls rotation of the second rotational drive. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102800 | Rotary Steerable Drilling System for Drilling a Borehole in an Earth Formation - A bottom hole assembly for drilling a deviated wellbore is provided. The bottom hole assembly includes a drill bit and a connected rotary steerable drilling system, or RSS. The RSS includes one or more orientation sensors, a steering unit configured to direct a force through the drill bit and against a rock formation, control electronics designed to send control signals to the steering unit, and power electronics. The steering unit transforms electrical power to linear displacement and force using linear actuators acting off-center to the longitudinal axis of the drill string. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102801 | FORMATION PENETRATING TOOL - The present invention relates to a formation penetrating tool submersible into a casing in a well for hydraulically penetrating a formation and having a longitudinal tool axis, comprising a tool housing, a supply hose, slidable in the tool housing, for supplying a high pressurised fluid to a nozzle, and the tool housing having an opening through which the supply hose and the nozzle are led to penetrate the formation, wherein the formation penetrating tool further comprises a pump arranged in the tool housing, the pump being in fluid communication with the supply hose for providing a jet of fluid out of the nozzle for penetrating the formation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a downhole system comprising a formation penetrating tool according to the invention and to a method for hydraulically penetrating a formation. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102802 | CENTER DISCHARGE GAS TURBODRILL - A compact gas turbine motor and a speed reduction transmission capable of providing the speed and torque required for drilling with center discharge bits. The transmission includes two sun gears of different pitch diameters, keyed to the turbine shaft. Upper planet gears, whose carrier is fixed in place, drive an outer ring gear, which engages lower planet gears having a different pitch diameter. The lower planet gears engage the lower sun gear. Due to the different pitch diameters of the sun gears and planet gears, the gear carrier for the lower planet gears rotates in the same direction as the turbine shaft, but at a much slower rate. Exhaust gas from the turbine can be directed through one or more flow restriction elements to increase gas density in the turbine, further reducing turbine speed. The flow restriction element can comprise a venturi, to provide a vacuum assist to remove cuttings. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102803 | DERRICK APPARATUS - A derrick apparatus for a drilling machine ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102804 | AGITATOR SUB - A hydraulically driven agitator sub includes: a tubular body for connection within a string including a first mandrel and a second mandrel, and a central bore defining a longitudinal axis of the tubular body and creating a flow path permitting a flow of fluids between the two mandrels and through the tubular body, the second mandrel secured, at least partially, within an annular bore of the first mandrel so that the second mandrel is telescopically arranged with and axially moveable within the first mandrel between a telescopically extended position and a compressed position; and a first sealing part and a second sealing part, one of the first and the second sealing part being secured to the first mandrel and the other sealing part being secured to the second mandrel, both sealing parts being within the fluid flow path of the tubular body, the first sealing part and the second sealing part being positioned to come together when the first mandrel and the second mandrel are in the compressed position to form a seal in the fluid path, the seal substantially preventing the flow of fluids through the tubular body | 2014-04-17 |
20140102805 | Direct Drive Fluid Pump for Subsea Mudlift Pump Drilling Systems - A subsea mudlift pump includes a pressure sealed housing disposed in a body of water in which a wellbore is being drilled by a drilling rig disposed above the surface of the body of water. A motor ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140102806 | TUBULAR COMPONENT FOR DRILL STEM CAPABLE OF BEING CABLED, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A CABLE IN SAID COMPONENT - A tubular component for a drill stem that can be cabled includes a first end zone, a second end zone, a sheath, the sheath extends between the first end zone and the second end zone, and a liner fixed in a bore of the first end zone. The liner includes at least one take-up chamber for a cable disposed in the sheath. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102807 | Inductive Coupler - Example inductive couplers are provided herein. The inductive couplers can provide for the transmission of power and/or communication between downhole tools in a bottom hole assembly. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102808 | DRILL STRING COMPONENTS HAVING MULTIPLE-THREAD JOINTS - Implementations of the present invention comprise drill string components having at least one thread extending around a body. The leading end of the thread can have a configuration having increased strength and resistance to jamming and cross-threading. In particular, the leading end of the thread can comprise a planar surface normal to the body. The leading end of the thread can provide an abrupt transition to full thread depth that helps reduce or eliminate cross-threading and can be oriented at an angle relative to the axis of the drill string component. The thread can further provide at least one of a variable thread width and a variable thread pitch configured to create an axial progressive fit. The thread can also provide a cylindrical thread root and a thread crest that circumscribes a frusta-cone over at least a portion of the axial length of the threads configured to create a radial progressive fit. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102809 | Anti-Balling Coating On Drill Bits And Downhole Tools - A coating that includes a polyisocyanate compound and at least one metal inclusion selected from the group consisting of tungsten and tungsten carbide. The metal inclusions range between about five percent by weight to about fifty percent by weight. A downhole tool that includes a body, a shank positioned at one end of the body, at least one cutter coupled to the body, and a coating coupled to at least a portion of one or more of the body or the shank. The coating includes a polyisocyanate compound and at least one metal inclusion selected from the group consisting of tungsten, tungsten carbide, and aluminum. The metal inclusions range between about five percent by weight to about fifty percent by weight. An intermediate coating is optionally disposed between at least a portion of the coating and at least one of the body or the shank. | 2014-04-17 |
20140102810 | BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING TILTING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS, AND MOTOR ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - Embodiments relate to tilting superhard bearing element bearing assemblies and apparatuses. The disclosed assemblies/apparatuses may be employed in downhole motors of a subterranean drilling system or other mechanical systems. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a support ring and a plurality of superhard bearing elements each of which is tilted and/or tiltably secured relative to the support ring and distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements includes a bearing surface and a base portion. The base portion of the at least one of the superhard bearing elements may include a tilting feature configured to allow the at least one of the superhard bearing elements to be tiltable about a tilt axis. The bearing assembly includes retaining features that secure the superhard bearing elements to the support ring. | 2014-04-17 |