34th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130213565 | FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE FOR DISPLAY PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A flexible substrate for a display panel and a manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The flexible substrate may include a first film having a glass cloth located within a first heat-resistant resin, and a second film laminated on at least one side of the first film. The second film may include a second heat-resistant resin. The flexible substrate may further include an intermediate material between the first film and the second film. The intermediate material may be applied to an outer part of the first film and may adhere the first film to the second film. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213566 | METHOD OF FORMING BONDS BETWEEN DISCRETE COMPONENTS OF DISPOSABLE ARTICLES - Continuous edge folds of a top sheet in disposable products prepare the top sheet for placement/attachment of discrete side panels to the folded-over portion of top-sheets oriented so that the side panels lay on top of the top-sheet without any further folding steps required. Later, a back sheet can be added and back sheet edges then folded over to cover edges of top-sheet/side panel sandwich. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213567 | FOIL GUIDING SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE FABRICATION - An additive fabrication apparatus with an efficient reversal mechanism to reverse the orientation of foil guiding rollers is contemplated. To this end, according to an aspect, a foil guiding system comprising: a flexible foil guiding roller; and a bearing system arranged to bear said guiding roller, said bearing system comprised of end locking elements axially locking to the roller; a bearing arrangement defining a bearing position having the roller curved in bearing engagement. The bearing arrangement engages with an outer face of said roller in a manner so as to thereby flex the roller between at least two bearing positions in conformity with a rolling direction. The flexible roller in connection with the outside bearings replaces a fixed shaft arrangement of the prior art, which is easily tunable to the foil movement direction. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213568 | METHOD OF FORMING A FUNCTIONALIZED INSERT WITH SEGMENTED RING LAYERS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses various designs for rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. Segmented rings may include Arc-Matched and Non Arc-Matched arcuate segments. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213569 | Sealable Material and Method of Forming a Dielectric Weld - A dielectric weldable material includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. A method of forming a bond includes providing a substrate having a first end and a second end, wherein the substrate includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. The method further includes bonding the first end and second end of the substrate with high frequency electromagnetic energy. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213570 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE BODY OF CONTINUOUS SHEET ASSOCIATED WITH ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLE - There is provided a manufacturing method for a composite body of a continuous sheet associated with an absorbent article, the composite body being manufactured by attaching a single-cut sheet to the continuous sheet at a predetermined attachment pitch. The method includes: holding the single-cut sheet by a holding section in surface-to-surface contact, the holding section moving along a path; weakening a holding force by which the single-cut sheet is held; exerting a suction force on the single-cut sheet through the continuous sheet, the suction force causing the single-cut sheet to be sucked toward the continuous sheet; and when the holding section passes a delivery position set on the path, separating the single-cut sheet from the holding section, and delivering the single-cut sheet to the continuous sheet by attaching the single-cut sheet to the continuous sheet without pinching the single-cut sheet between the holding section and the continuous sheet due to the weakening and the exerting, the continuous sheet being running through a neighboring position near the delivery position. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213571 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Method and device for producing a composite material. The method includes feeding at least two semi-finished webs in their respective longitudinal direction, placing one of the at least two semi-finished webs on top of an other of the at least two semi-finished webs, and connecting the at least two semi-finished webs to one another. Each semi-finished web has fibers fixed in a unidirectionally oriented manner, and, in at least one of the at least two semi-finished webs, the fibers enclose a predetermined angle greater than 0° to the longitudinal direction. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213572 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing method for processing a target substrate uses a plasma processing apparatus which includes a vacuum evacuable processing vessel for accommodating the target substrate therein, a first electrode disposed in the processing vessel and connected to a first RF power supply for plasma generation and a second electrode disposed to face the first electrode. The method includes exciting a processing gas containing fluorocarbon in the processing vessel to generate a plasma while applying a negative DC voltage having an absolute value ranging from about 100 V to 1500 V or an RF power of a frequency lower than about 4 MHz to the second electrode. The target layer is etched by the plasma, thus forming recesses on the etching target layer based on the pattern of the resist layer. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213573 | STATE-BASED ADJUSTMENT OF POWER AND FREQUENCY - Systems and methods for state-based adjustment of power and frequency are described. A primary generator of a system includes a primary power supply for supplying a primary radio frequency (RF) signal to an electrode. The primary generator further includes an automatic frequency control (AFC) to provide a first frequency input to the primary power supply when a pulsed signal is in a first state. A secondary generator of the system includes a secondary power supply for supplying a secondary RF signal to the electrode. The secondary generator also includes an AFC to provide a second frequency input to the secondary power supply when the pulsed signal is in the first state. The secondary generator includes an AFC to provide a third frequency input to the secondary power supply when the pulsed signal is in a second state. The system includes a digital pulsing source for generating the pulsed signal. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213574 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A CLEANING GAS INTO A PROCESS CHAMBER - A method and apparatus for cleaning a process chamber are provided. In one embodiment, a process chamber is provided that includes a remote plasma source and a process chamber having at least two processing regions. Each processing region includes a substrate support assembly disposed in the processing region, a gas distribution system configured to provide gas into the processing region above the substrate support assembly, and a gas passage configured to provide gas into the processing region below the substrate support assembly. A first gas conduit is configured to flow a cleaning agent from the remote plasma source through the gas distribution assembly in each processing region while a second gas conduit is configured to divert a portion of the cleaning agent from the first gas conduit to the gas passage of each processing region. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213575 | Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Generating Apparatus - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an atmospheric pressure plasma generating apparatus. The apparatus includes an upper electrode having an air permeable inner structure, a lower electrode separated from the upper electrode, and a power source applying voltage to the upper electrode or the lower electrode. The apparatus further includes a plasma generating region placed in a space between the upper electrode and the lower electrode. The upper electrode serves as a passageway using the air permeable inner structure, through which reaction gas is supplied to the plasma generating region from outside. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213576 | PLASMA PROCESSES AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE - The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of surfaces of a substrate by means of plasma. Said apparatus comprises a plasma source designed to generate plasma and to eject it into a plasma space with a longitudinal plasma extent, said extent extending along a main motion component of the plasma, an at least partially conductive first holding apparatus designed to hold a first workpiece, and a voltage source connected to the first holding apparatus, said voltage source being designed to generate a first acceleration voltage and to apply it to the first holding apparatus. The first holding apparatus is arranged and designed relative to the plasma source in such a manner that it places the first workpiece in such a manner that the plasma reaches the first workpiece when the first acceleration voltage is applied. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213577 | LABELING DEVICE - A labeling device comprising a guide frame, rotatably supporting a label roll formed by winding around a core a label holding band, which releasably holds a plurality of labels in series, and a peeling member which peels the printed label from the band by bending the band at an acute angle towards a slanting lower part in relation to the direction of movement of the band. The labeling device comprises a guide unit that is pivotally provided for nipping and holding a leading edge of the label holding band in front of the peeling member and is rotatable around the peeling member with the leading edge of the band so that the leading edge of the band is automatically brought to a feeding roller arranged on the slanting lower part of the peeling member in relation to the direction of the movement of the label holding band. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213578 | SHEET BONDING APPARATUS - A sheet bonding apparatus for bonding a thermal adhesive sheet having an adhesive layer on one side thereof to a workpiece, has a close attachment apparatus for closely attaching the adhesive layer of the thermal adhesive sheet to a surface of the workpiece, and a steam supply apparatus for supplying steam to a space around the workpiece to heat the adhesive layer through a heat conduction from the steam, thereby to bond the thermal adhesive sheet to the workpiece. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213579 | DEVICE FOR FORMING AND TRANSFERRING A SLEEVE-LIKE LABEL TO A CONTAINER TO BE LABELED - A device for forming and transferring a sleeve-like label to a container to be labeled, comprising a feeder designed to feed a portion of heat-shrink film to at least one forming spindle and means for wrapping the portion of heat-shrink film around the lateral surface of the forming spindle, feeder means being provided which are adapted to move, along an approach path that has at least one component perpendicular to the axis of the forming spindle, the container to be labeled to a labeling position arranged below the forming spindle and pick-up means adapted to pick up the container with the sleeve-like label fitted around the respective lateral surface along a path for removal from the labeling position which has at least one component perpendicular to the axis of the forming spindle. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213580 | ULTRASONIC VIBRATION UNIT - The invention relates to an ultrasonic vibration unit ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130213581 | LABELS - The present invention provides a film of an oriented material which exhibits the property of expansion in at least one of its machine and transverse directions at a first temperature and of shrinkage at a second, higher, shrink onset temperature, the film having been annealed after orientation at a temperature above the first temperature and selected with reference to an intended recycling wash-off process to promote expansion of the film at the selected temperature of the wash-off process. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213582 | LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING THE SAME - A laminate including a supporting member which is light transmissive; a supported substrate supported by the supporting member; an adhesive layer provided on a surface of the supported substrate which surface faces toward the supporting member; and a release layer which is made of an inorganic material and is provided between the supporting member and the supported substrate, the release layer having a property that changes when the release layer absorbs light coming through the supporting layer, and the release layer having a flat surface which faces the adhesive layer. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213583 | SLIDE HAMMER FOR A TIRE SPOON AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAME - A slide hammer may be provided. The slide hammer may include: a body defining a through hole and a first attaching surface; an auxiliary weight having a second attaching surface configured to attach to the body at the first attaching surface, the auxiliary weight having a through hole located to align with the through hole in the body when the auxiliary weight is attached to the body; and a shaft located in the through holes in the body and auxiliary weight. A method of constructing a slide hammer is provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213584 | AIR STRIPPER - An air stripper includes a vessel, a gas delivery tube to deliver a gas into the vessel and a contaminated liquid inlet that provides a contaminated liquid to the vessel at a rate sufficient to maintain a controlled constant level of process fluid within the vessel. A weir is disposed within the vessel adjacent the gas delivery tube to form a first fluid circulation path between a first weir end and a wall of the vessel and a second fluid circulation path between a second weir end and an upper end of the vessel. During operation, gas introduced through the tube mixes with the process fluid and the combined gas and fluid flow at a high rate with a high degree of turbulence along the first and second circulation paths defined around the weir, thereby promoting vigorous mixing and intimate contact between the gas and the process fluid. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213585 | PROFILE FOR A BOTTOM RAIL OF A ROLLER BLIND - A profile for a bottom rail of a roller blind, which profile has a tubular shape with an inner surface and an outer surface. The wall of the profile is provided with a longitudinal groove at its outer surface for attaching a skirt of the roller blind in order to support the profile. The groove has a cross-section narrowing from its base towards the outer surface and the inner surface of the profile defines a space for a further roller blind, whereby the wall of the profile is provided with a longitudinal blind opening substantially opposite the groove. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213586 | FOLDING FACADE OR FOLDING AWNING ARRANGEMENT AND ACTUATING DEVICE FOR THE SAME - A folding façade or folding awning arrangement includes at least two façade or awning elements, wherein a first façade or awning element is fixed on a building so that it can pivot about an axis, and wherein a second façade or awning element is pivotally held about a second displaceable axis and can be displaced along guides by means of a drive member, and wherein further a first collapsing edge of the first façade or awning element is pivotally connected to a second collapsing edge of the second façade and awning element to form a collapsing joint and can be moved in a manner released from the guides, collapsing transversely to the façade. The arrangement further includes at least one collapsible/fold-out and/or locking means. Safe operation is achieved in that at least one pivoting actuating element is provided in the form of a collapsing/fold-out, pulling/drawing, and/or locking means. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213587 | WIND-RESISTANT RETRACTABLE AWNING - A retractable awning including a fabric awning, a roller tube defining a linear track for securing the fabric awning to the roller tube, first and second extension arms coupled to opposing ends of the roller tube through spherical plain bearings, and first and second brace arms slidably coupled along the length of the respective first and second extension arms. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213588 | PARTITIONING DEVICE - A partitioning device includes at least two mounting units, a transparent and air impermeable main curtain, and a positioning unit. Each mounting unit includes a hanger and a connection member connected to the hanger. The connection member includes a connection body and at least one magnet mounted on one end of the connection body. The main curtain has a first face facing the mounting units and a second face opposite to the first face. The positioning unit is detachably disposed on the second face of the main curtain and includes at least one positioning member that contains metal attractable by the magnet and that cooperates with the magnet to clamp the main curtain. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213589 | Screen Assembly for a Window or Door Opening - A flexible screen material can be cut out of square, or part of the screen frame can be formed out of square such that when the screen is fitted to the screen frame, there is less sagging. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213590 | Magnetic Screen Device for Recreational Use with Vehicles and Method of Use - The present invention provides a new and useful magnetic screen device for recreational use with vehicles and a method of use. This invention is believed to be useful by offering a device which is removeably attached to a vehicle over openings or windows thereby allowing the free flow of air throughout the interior cabin of the vehicle. While in place, this device keeps particulate matter or pests from entering the car, and keeps the interior of the car from overheating in the sun. This device does not require installation, is easy to wash and store after use. The device also provides a surface upon which a decorative element can be printed—for example a team logo or mascot. It is intended that this device not be used when the vehicle is in motion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213591 | High Efficiency Roller Shade - A method for controlling a motorized roller shade is provided. The motorized roller shade includes a shade attached to a shade tube, a microcontroller and a DC gear motor disposed within the shade tube. The DC gear motor includes a housing fixed to the shade tube and an output shaft coupled to a support shaft fixed to a mounting bracket. The method includes receiving a command from a remote control, and moving the shade to a position associated with the command by energizing the DC gear motor to rotate the shade tube and the DC gear motor housing while the DC gear motor output shaft and support shaft remain fixed. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213592 | MODIFICATION OF PLANT LIGNIN CONTENT - DNA constructs comprising a first DNA segment that corresponds to at least a portion of a gene in the monolignol biosynthetic pathway, a spacer DNA segment, and a second DNA segment that is complementary to the first DNA segment can be used to reduce or modulate the lignin content in plants. In some embodiments, DNA constructs comprise at a least a portion of a gene for 4CL, C3H, CCR, C4H or CCoAOMT. Vascular-preferred and constitutive promoters can be used to drive expression of the constructs. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213593 | Polyamine Polyamidoamine Epihaloohydrin Compositions and Processes for Preparing and Using the Same - Compositions of and processes for preparing a polyamine-polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin generally include reacting a first polyamine, a polyamidoamine, and an epihalohydrin to form the polyamine-polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin (PPAE) resin, wherein the polyamidoamine is prepared by reacting a polycarboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid derivative with a second polyamine to form the polyamidoamine, wherein a molar ratio of the polyamine to the polycarboxylic acid is 1.05 to 2.0. The PPAE resin can be used in an adhesive formulation for use in creping applications for forming paper products such as tissue products. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213594 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING FLUFF PULP SHEETS - Processes for making fluff pulp sheets mechanically eliminate many unwanted fiber-to-fiber bonding (fiber bundles) in the sheet. Pulp slurry is deposited on a moving bottom forming wire to form a stock web. Pulp slurry is brought into contact with a moving top forming wire. The stock web is subjected to up and down dewatering creating separately formed layers to reduce fiber-to-fiber bonding. The stock web can be subjected to strong pulsating shear forces as it is being advanced along the bottom forming wire to break fiber bundles. The pulp slurry can be deposited on the bottom forming wire utilizing a headbox with dilution control to selectively adjust the concentration of the pulp slurry. Shoe presses can be used to dewater the web after it is subjected to the pulsating shear forces. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213595 | SOFT AND STRONG FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Soft and strong fibrous structures and more particularly soft and strong fibrous structures that contains less softwood fibers than known fibrous structures and methods for making such soft and strong fibrous structures are provided. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213596 | METHOD FOR REGULATING THE FORMATION OF A FIBROUS WEB - A method regulating the formation of a fibrous web, such as a paper, cardboard, or tissue web, in which method the formation of the fibrous web is measured online as a controlled variable and is held at a predefinable setpoint level via automatic formation regulation. In addition to the formation, the charge concentration of the suspension is measured as a controlled variable and is taken into consideration during the formation regulation. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213597 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AN ARTICLE FROM PULPED MATERIAL - Method and apparatus for moulding an article from pulp material, in which the article is moulded on the surface of a mould tool, the article is pressed and the pressed article is dried, using heated gas or superheated steam that is passed through the pressed article or using microwaves, in which the pressed article is retained on a tool during the drying. The tool may be the mould tool or a different tool. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213598 | CLEAN METAL INGOT MOLD - A clean metal ingot mold comprises an ingot mold body and an insulating riser arranged on the ingot mold body. The bottom mold plate of the ingot mold is provided with at least a ridge connected thereto. The region having a V-shape containing impurities produced during the crystallization process of the liquid metal moves upwards because of the ridge, and then the impurities depart from the centre of the cast ingot and the impurities are more centralized. A water-cooling device is arranged in the ridge to allow the temperature of the metal in the ingot mold to decrease rapidly, and the crystallization process of the metal to be rapid. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213599 | Device and Method for Positioning at Least One of Two Casting Rolls in a Continuous Casting Process for Producing a Metal Strip - A device and method are disclosed for positioning at least one of two casting rolls in a continuous casting process for producing a metal strip. The device and the method allow adjusting or modifying the casting gap between the casting rolls during the ongoing operation, thereby having an influence on the strip thickness and the strip profile of the produced metal strip. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213600 | ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION APPARATUS AND ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION METHOD FOR COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - A coolant temperature sensor abnormality determination apparatus opens a changeover valve to increase the temperature of a coolant in a heater passageway if the amount of increase of the detected heater inlet coolant temperature value obtained when the intake air amount of an engine becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value is small. Then, if the amount of increase in the detected heater inlet coolant temperature value after the changeover valve opens is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the apparatus determines that the heater inlet coolant temperature sensor is normal. If the amount of increase in the detected heater inlet coolant temperature value is smaller than the predetermined value, the apparatus determines that the heater inlet coolant temperature sensor is abnormal. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213601 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - In an air-conditioning system for motor vehicles, the radiator for heating the passenger compartment is excluded from connection to the circuit for cooling the engine when heating of the passenger compartment is not required. In this condition, a mixing valve is set in an intermediate position, in which part of the flow of air leaving the evaporator of the system flows directly in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, keeping it cooled, while part of the flow of air leaving the evaporator flows through the aforesaid heating radiator, which in this condition functions as accumulator of cold. When the cooling circuit is temporarily deactivated, cooling of the passenger compartment can be ensured by the radiator, that yields the previously accumulated cold. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213602 | COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A HEAT GENERATING UNIT - The invention relates to a cooling system for cooling a heat generating unit comprising an exchangeable heat sink unit being arranged removably connected to the heat generating unit in an assembled state of the cooling system, wherein further comprises a heat dissipation structure and a heat output connector arranged in the heat generating unit, where the heat dissipation structure is arranged to dissipate heat from at least one heat generating componentin the heat generating unit to the heat output connector, where further the exchangeable heat sink unit comprises a heat sink and a heat sink heat dissipation structure and a heat input connector, where the heat input connector is arranged to connect to said heat output connector to dissipate heat from said heat output connector via the heat sink heat dissipation structure to the heat sink. The invention also relates to a method for cooling a heat generating unit. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213603 | HEAT EXCHANGER BACKING PLATE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A backing plate for joining a heat removal device to a heat source. The backing plate can include a planar plate region having a first face and a second face opposite the first face. The backing plate can also include at least one boss projecting from the first face and having an opening therein for receiving a fastener. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213604 | DATA CENTER CONTAINER WITH COOLING SYSTEM - A data center container includes a chassis, a cover, a cooling system, a water outlet, a water tray, and a connecting pipe. The cover is secured to the chassis. The cooling system is located in the chassis and includes a water inflow portion, a water outflow portion, and a drainer tray. The water outlet is located in the chassis. The water outlet communicates with the drainer tray and extends out of the chassis. The drainer tray is secured to the chassis. The water inflow portion and the water outflow portion are located between the cover and the water tray. The connecting pipe connects the water tray with the drainer tray. The water tray receives condensation dripping from the water inflow portion and the water outflow portion. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213605 | LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AT LEAST ONE RADIO UNIT - The invention relates to a liquid cooling system comprising a cooling unit and a liquid loop in which the liquid is arranged to be conveyed from a supply outlet of the cooling unit to a radio unit where the liquid is arranged to cool the radio unit before being conveyed back in the liquid loop to a return inlet of the cooling unit, the cooling unit being arranged located at a distance from the radio unit, wherein the cooling unit is an expandable cooling unit comprising a secondary outlet and a secondary inlet where, when an additional cooling unit of the liquid cooling system is connected with an inlet to said secondary outlet and with an outlet to said secondary inlet, the liquid is arranged to be fed from the cooling unit through the secondary outlet to the additional cooling unit arranged to also cool the liquid. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213606 | HEAT RECUPERATION DEVICE FOR AN EXHAUST LINE - The heat recuperation device for an exhaust line comprises
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20130213607 | ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE COOLING SYSTEM - A rotating electrical machine cooling system includes a cooling structure for a rotating electrical machine that is mounted on a hybrid vehicle, and a controller. The cooling structure includes a coolant discharge channel and a coolant supply channel through which a coolant is circulated between an oil pump unit and the interior of a case body that includes the rotating electrical machine therein. The cooling structure further includes a bypass flow channel that connects the oil pump unit and the interior of the case body with each other, and a relief valve that is provided in the bypass flow channel. The oil pump unit includes a mechanical oil pump and an electric oil pump. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213608 | COOLING RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cooling recover system and method are disclosed. A fluid, such as water, is chilled and provided to a cooling coil to cool and dehumidify air passing over the cooling coil. The fluid is output from the cooling coil through an outlet, and at least a portion of the fluid from the outlet of the cooling coil is provided to an inlet of a heat transfer coil to reheat air passing over the heat transfer coil. The fluid is warmed as it passes through the cooling coil, which warmer temperature serves to reheat the air passing over the heat transfer coil. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213609 | HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE - A heat pipe structure includes a main body having a chamber. The chamber has a first side and a second side. A first capillary structure and a second capillary structure are respectively disposed on the first and second sides. A working fluid is filled in the chamber. The first capillary structure has a volume larger than a volume of the second capillary structure but smaller than one half of a circumference of inner wall face of the chamber. The first and second capillary structures are connected with each other. The first and second capillary structures and the inner wall face of the chamber together define at least one vapor passage. By means of the heat pipe structure, the amount of transferred heat is increased and the heat transfer efficiency is greatly enhanced. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213610 | HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE - A heat pipe structure includes a main body having a chamber. The chamber has a first side and a second side. A first capillary structure and a second capillary structure are respectively disposed on the first and second sides. A working fluid is filled in the chamber. The first capillary structure has a radial extension range larger than or equal to one half of a circumference of inner wall face of the chamber and larger than a radial extension range of the second capillary structure. The first and second capillary structures are connected with each other. The first and second capillary structures and the inner wall face of the chamber together define at least one vapor passage. By means of the heat pipe structure, the amount of transferred heat is increased and the heat transfer efficiency is greatly enhanced. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213611 | HEAT PIPE HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE - A heat pipe heat dissipation structure includes a main body. The main body has an evaporation section, a condensation section, a chamber filled with a working fluid and at least one first capillary structure. The first capillary structure is disposed on an inner wall face of the chamber. The first capillary structure has at least one swelling capillary section. The swelling capillary section swells from a part of the first capillary structure in the evaporation section. The heat pipe heat dissipation structure is able to greatly increase heat transfer efficiency. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213612 | HEAT PIPE HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE - A heat pipe heat dissipation structure includes a main body and at least one first capillary structure. The main body has a first inner side, a second inner side, a third inner side, a fourth inner side and at least one chamber filled with a working fluid. The first capillary structure is disposed in the chamber. The first capillary structure includes a first section disposed on the first inner side and a second section extending from two sides of the first section along the adjacent third and fourth inner sides. The first section has a thickness larger than that of the second section. The heat pipe heat dissipation structure has better heat transfer efficiency. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213613 | HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for transferring heat and a method of controlling such a device, the device comprising a stator chamber containing: a liquid; an input heat exchange surface; an output heat exchanger; and a rotor arranged to be rotated by vapour bubbles. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213614 | Air-Conditioning Apparatus and Configuration of Installation of Same - An air-conditioning apparatus includes a body casing of an indoor unit formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The body casing is formed with a body inlet port on a body bottom, and a body outlet port is formed in each body side. The body casing houses a centrifugal fan, a fan motor rotatably driving the centrifugal fan, and an indoor heat exchanger disposed so as to surround an outer periphery of the centrifugal fan in planar view. In each of the body outlet port, a joint is protrudingly provided with a body-side duct connecting portion that connects a duct thereto. Further, outlet ports are formed. The air-conditioning apparatus includes a plurality of outlet units each protrudingly provided with an outlet-side duct connecting portion that connects the duct thereto. Furthermore, at least one of the joints is formed with a plurality of the body-side duct connecting portions. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213615 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE WITH CONVECTION DRIVEN IMPELLER - An exemplary heat dissipation device includes a base, spaced fins, a bracket, a shaft and a first impeller. The base directly contacts a heat-generating source. The fins are mounted on the base to dissipate heat transferred from the base by nature convection and thermal radiation. The bracket is mounted on the fins and includes a rotor. The shaft is engaged with the rotor and is located above of the fins. The first impeller is located at above of the bracket and engaged with a top end of the shaft. Heat generated by the heat-generating source is absorbed by the base and then is transferred to the fins for dissipation. Air around the fins and the base is heated and moves upwards to drive the first impeller to rotate. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213616 | Heat exchanger incorporating out-of-plane features - The present invention is directed towards a heat exchanger incorporating integral fin and turbulence enhancement features which are designed to improve hydraulic efficiency and heat transfer rates. The heat exchanger device comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a back surface, and two opposing side surfaces to define a main body unit. The heat exchanger device further comprises a plurality of laminar elements, or plates, having surface configurations to provide for to fluid flow therein. In order to increase heat transfer rates through the mixing of fluid, the heat exchanger device in accordance with the present invention contains features which enhance and increase flow turbulence and heat transfer surface area, referred to as out-of-plane structures. In one embodiment, the heat exchanger device contains features which form vertical out-of-plane structures. Alternatively, the heat exchanger device contains features which form horizontal out-of-plane structures. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213617 | HEAT DISSIPATING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A heat dissipating mechanism includes a first housing, a second housing and a tributary hole structure. The first housing is installed on a host casing. At least one inlet and at least one outlet are formed on two sides of the first housing. The second housing combines with the first housing, and the second housing and the host casing form a flow channel for communicating with the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet, so as to guide liquid from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet. The tributary hole structure is formed on the flow channel and located in a position between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet. The tributary hole structure is higher than the at least one outlet for guiding air from the at least one inlet to a fan. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213618 | SYNTHETIC JET EMBEDDED HEAT SINK - A system and method for cooling heat-producing devices using synthetic jet embedded heat sinks is disclosed. The cooling system includes a heat sink comprising a base portion and a plurality of fins disposed on the base portion and extending vertically out therefrom, the plurality of fins spaced to define a channel between adjacent fins. The cooling system also includes at least one synthetic jet actuator attached to the heat sink, with each of the at least one synthetic jet actuators comprising a plurality of orifices therein and being configured to generate and project a series of fluid vortices out from the plurality of orifices and toward at least a portion of the channels of the heat sink. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213619 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING CONVOLUTED FIN END AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - The present invention provides a heat exchanger for transferring heat between a first working fluid and a second working fluid. The heat exchanger can include a corrugated fin positionable along a flow path of the first working fluid between adjacent tube walls and being operable to increase heat transfer between the first working fluid and the second working fluid. The fin can include a leg defined between adjacent folds. The heat exchanger can also include a plurality of convolutions extending inwardly from a distal end of the leg and terminating at different distances from the end. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213620 | HEAT EXCHANGER ELEMENT - There is provided a heat exchanger element having a cylindrical outer peripheral wall and partition walls which are made mainly of SiC and form a plurality of cells functioning as passages for a first fluid inside the outer peripheral wall. More specifically, in the heat exchanger element, the outer peripheral wail and the partition wails mediate heat exchange between the first fluid and the second fluid, and the thickness T of the outer peripheral wall, the equivalent circle diameter D calculated from the area of the portion inside the outer peripheral wall in a cross section perpendicular to an axial direction of the outer peripheral wall, and thickness t of the partition walls satisfy the following formulae (1) to (3): Formula (1): 0.3 mm≦T≦4.0 mm, Formula (2): 15 mm≦D≦120 mm, and Formula (3): 0.04×T≦t≦0.6 mm. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213621 | PLATE TYPE HEAT EXCHANGER - A plate type heat exchanger of the present invention includes a heat exchange assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected heat exchange plates in stacked relationship. Each of the heat exchange plates includes longitudinal side webs terminating in seating rims extending toward a longitudinal center axis of the heat exchange plate. The heat exchange plates are disposed between a bottom cover and a top cover of the exchanger. The top cover is provided with couplings at opposite ends for an inlet and an outlet of refrigerant. Each end of the heat exchange assembly, with longitudinal openings of passageways formed between the heat exchange plates, is provided with a manifold having an aperture for a passage of cooled air therethrough. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213622 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOLDED FROM A SINGLE METAL SHEET AND HAVING TWO SEPARATE CHAMBERS - A heat exchanger with a housing comprising two chambers separated by a partition plate, with each chamber comprising an inlet opening and an outlet opening for fluids. The housing and the partition plate are formed from a single metal sheet, the partition plate is formed from a middle area of the metal sheet, comprising a plurality of ribs and channels running alternately in parallel, and the housing is formed from side areas of the metal sheet which are folded along bend lines. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213623 | MULTI-CHANNEL TUBE FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS, MADE OF FOLDED METAL SHEET - A tube for a heat exchanger comprises a plate provided with a plurality of parallel flow ports, wherein the plate is formed by a single folded-up metal sheet and consists of an envelope formed by a first portion of the metal sheet, and of a partition structure formed by a second portion of the metal sheet, which extends in an corrugated manner within the envelope so as to define said flow ports therewith, and wherein the partition structure has a substantially polygonal profile having connection segments interconnecting opposite walls of the envelope and being interposed between adjacent flow ports. The connection segments are slanted relative to the opposite walls of the envelope, thereby defining an angle a>0° relative to the normal to said walls. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213624 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes a plurality of heat exchange tubes and corrugated fins. The heat exchange tubes are spaced apart from one another in a vertical direction of the heat exchanger. The corrugated fins are each disposed between adjacent heat exchange tubes. Each of the corrugated fins includes crest portions, trough portions, and connection portions. The crest portions extend in an air passage direction of the heat exchanger. The trough portions extend in the air passage direction. The connection portions connect the crest portions and the trough portions. The number of the crest portions of each of the corrugated fins disposed between adjacent heat exchange tubes falls within a range of a designed number ±2. The designed number is a standard number. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213625 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A modular system for heat exchange between fluids includes a plurality of open elements that, by means of two end plates, are connected together. An open element is constituted of a folded and sealed sheet material that is arranged in a frame. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213626 | MULTI-ZONE CIRCUITING FOR A PLATE-FIN AND CONTINUOUS TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER - A multi-zone heat exchanger has a first end and a second end and a width divided into a plurality of parallel airflow zones. Each zone defines an airflow section of the heat exchanger that receives a portion of the airflow through the heat exchanger. A first tube of continuous construction is coupled to an inlet port and to an outlet port and forms a first refrigerant circuit spanning three or more passes from the first end to the second end. The first refrigerant circuit passes between at least two zones of the plurality of zones. A second tube of continuous construction is coupled to the inlet port and to the outlet port and forms a second refrigerant circuit spanning three or more passes from the first end to the second end. The second refrigerant circuit passes between the at least two zones of the plurality of zones. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213627 | REFRIGERANT GUIDING PIPE AND HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING REFRIGERANT GUIDING PIPE - A refrigerant guiding pipe for a heat exchanger having: a pipe wall in which an inner chamber is formed, an opening formed in the pipe wall, and a refrigerant guiding wall portion, at least a part of the refrigerant guiding wall being disposed to be substantially inclined with respect to an axial direction of the refrigerant guiding pipe to guide refrigerant passing through the opening. The refrigerant guiding wall portion is a recessed wall section depressed towards the inner chamber. The refrigerant guiding pipe can distribute and guide refrigerant well to help avoid non-uniform distribution of refrigerant due to layering of gaseous refrigerant and liquid refrigerant | 2013-08-22 |
20130213628 | Convective Airflow Using a Passive Radiator - Systems and methods to remove heat from an acoustic enclosure are provided. An apparatus for reproducing acoustic signals includes an acoustic enclosure comprising an acoustic volume. A heat producing element is coupled to the acoustic enclosure, and a thermally conductive structure is thermally coupled to the heat producing element. The thermally conductive structure includes a first surface. A first passive radiator includes a first diaphragm. The first diaphragm extends over at least a portion of the first surface and moves in response to pressure variations within the acoustic volume. Movement of the first diaphragm causes air to flow over the first surface, to facilitate heat removal from the thermally conductive structure. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213629 | COMPOSITE HEAT-DISSIPATION SUBSTRATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a composite heat-dissipation substrate and a method of manufacturing the same. The composite heat-dissipation substrate includes a first ceramic layer having insulating properties, a second porous ceramic layer and a metal layer, wherein the first ceramic layer and the second ceramic layer are continuously connected to each other so as not to form an interface therebetween, and the metal layer is infiltrated into plural pores of the second ceramic layer to be coupled to the ceramic layers, whereby interfacial coupling force between the ceramic layers and the metal layer is very high, thereby providing significantly improved heat dissipation characteristics. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213630 | Composite Heat Spreader - A composite heat spreader ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130213631 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE - An air conditioner for a vehicle equipped with a battery includes an air conditioning unit, and a control unit. The air conditioning unit performs air-conditioning of the vehicle compartment and the control unit controls operation of the air conditioning unit. The control unit restricts the operation of the air conditioning unit when the remaining battery capacity is less than or equal to a predetermined value. Thus, it is possible to ensure running safety while passenger thermal comfort can be improved. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213632 | THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A thermal control apparatus for a vehicle includes a first circulation circuit provided with an internal heat exchange unit, a cooling heat thermal storage unit, and a warming heat thermal storage unit, a second circulation circuit provided with an external heat exchange unit, and a Peltier element that transfers heat between a thermal medium in the circuit and a thermal medium in the circuit. When a request to cool a vehicle interior can be met by the cooling heat stored in the thermal storage unit, the vehicle interior is cooled using the cooling heat stored therein with the drive of the Peltier element stopped. When a request to heat the vehicle interior can be met by the warming heat stored in the thermal storage unit, the vehicle interior is heated using the warming heat stored therein with the drive of the Peltier element stopped. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213633 | HYDRAULIC PREHEATING APPARATUS FOR HYDRAULIC OIL COOLERS IN A LARGE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR - An apparatus for preheating hydraulic oil which is located at low temperatures in at least one air-cooled hydraulic oil cooler, wherein at least one hydraulic oil cooler is arranged outside an engine compartment, in particular of a large hydraulic excavator, characterized in that the oil, in particular hot oil, coming from a tank is fed to the inlet box of the hydraulic oil cooler and is passed on via connecting lines and an interposed pressure relief valve or a non-return valve to the outlet box of at least one hydraulic oil cooler, wherein the outlet box and the cold oil located therein can be heated and fed to the tank. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213634 | Grinding Arrangement For Tool Joints On A Drill String - A grinding arrangement is described to remove sharp edges on a pipe coupling ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130213635 | HYDRAULIC WELL PACKER - A retrievable well packer for downhole operations, comprising an upper mandrel and a lower mandrel connected through a quick threaded connection, a hydraulic actuating assembly for downwardly moving under fluid pressure, a packing assembly for sealing against the well, first coupling mechanism between the upper mandrel and the hydraulic actuating assembly and second coupling mechanism between the lower mandrel and the hydraulic actuating assembly, with the second coupling mechanism connecting the lower mandrel and the hydraulic actuating assembly against rotation but permitting relative axial movement. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213636 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ABRASIVE JET FLUID CUTTING - A system, apparatus and method for abrasive jet fluid cutting is provided wherein an abrasive jet fluid cutting assembly comprises a hose for receiving a coherent abrasive jet-fluid containing a solid abrasive; a helix/spring attached inside the high-pressure hose; and a jet-nozzle connected to the hose. Wherein the coherent abrasive laden jet-fluid is pumped under high pressure through the high-pressure hose and across the helix. As the jet-fluid traverses the helix, the jet-fluid rotates at a high rate creating a vortex. The disclosed subject matter further includes a system and method for using the abrasive jet fluid cutting nozzle assembly. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213637 | MICROWAVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRINSIC PERMEABILITY ENHANCEMENT AND EXTRACTION OF HYDROCARBONS AND/OR GAS FROM SUBSURFACE DEPOSITS - A system of a radiating antenna and a sheet beam klystron, as a microwave source, coupled to the antenna by a short waveguide and the method of locating the antenna downhole in a well at a selected target zone by use of a dual chamber flexible tube and applying power to the source to heat and fracture the rock in the target zone and created a migrating phase boundary that radiates out from the antenna 25 meters or more to release the hydrocarbons in the rock. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213638 | Methods of Using Nano-Particles In Wellbore Operations - Methods for heating a material within a wellbore using nano-particles such as carbon nano-tubes. The material may be a flowable material such as cement, drilling mud, an acidizing fluid, or other material. Generally the methods comprise placing the flowable material in proximity to a radial wall of a wellbore. The methods also include running an energy generator into the wellbore. In one aspect, energizing the nano-particles in the filter cake causes the nano-particles to be activated, and increases a temperature within the flowable material to a temperature that is greater than an initial circulation temperature of the flowable material. Activating the energy generator may also assist in curing the flowable material in situ. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213639 | MILLING WELL CASING USING ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE - An electromagnetic perforation device for well casings includes a coil disposed around a core carried by a mandrel. The device further includes a power supply coupled to a current supply device, which is coupled to said coil. A stabilizing member extends from the mandrel and spaced apart on the mandrel from the coil core. The electromagnetic perforation device may be positioned in a well casing, and the current supply device may rapidly supply a current to the coil to created an electromagnetic field in the coil and simultaneously induces a magnetic field in the well casing. The coil, current, and well casing may be selected such that electromagnetic field and the magnetic field produce repulsive magnetic forces that are sufficient to overcome a yield strength of the well casing and perforate the well casing. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213640 | WIRELESS DRILL STRING DISCONNECT - A disconnector drill string has an uphole section and a downhole section coupled together by a disconnection sub, an operative length and an internal fluid conduit that extends along its operative length. The disconnection sub is operable to receive wirelessly a pre-designated command signal, to selectively couple the uphole section and the downhole section together, and to selectively uncouple the uphole section and the downhole section from one another. A method for using the disconnector drill string in a well bore includes the steps of introducing the disconnector drill string into the well bore, transmitting wirelessly the pre-designated command signal to the disconnection sub such that the disconnection sub selectively operates to uncouple the uphole section of the disconnector drill string from the downhole section of the disconnector drill string, and removing the uphole section of the disconnector drill string from the well bore. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213641 | System and Method for Casing Milling - A method and/or system is provided for milling an opening into a tubular positioned in a well bore using coiled tubing. Surface equipment includes a programmable controller at the surface, which is utilized for controlling an injector motor so that an encoder for monitoring movement of said coiled tubing string produces less than a predetermined maximum number of pulses for a given time interval. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213642 | Consolidating Spacer Fluids and Methods of Use - Disclosed are spacer fluids and methods of use in subterranean formations. Embodiments may include use of consolidating spacer fluids in displacement of drilling fluids from a well bore annulus. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213643 | Consolidating Spacer Fluids and Methods of Use - Disclosed are spacer fluids and methods of use in subterranean formations. Embodiments may include use of consolidating spacer fluids in displacement of drilling fluids from a well bore annulus. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213644 | METHOD FOR SIGNALLING A DOWNHOLE DEVICE IN A WELL - A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a well involves locating a pressure monitoring device downhole and arranging it to be operative: to monitor a characteristic pressure profile of a well during a certain time span controlled by a downhole clock associated with the device; to monitor the temperature downhole in the region of the clock; to calibrate a time reading of the downhole clock with reference to the monitored temperature to correct for drift between the clock time and real time resulting from the downhole elevated temperature; and to respond and generate a triggering output when a significant deviation to the pressure profile is introduced into the well as a control signal to the monitoring device, by comparing two separate pressure profiles within the time span, the device only generating the triggering output when the same pressure profile is monitored twice within the time span. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213645 | Downhole Formation Testing and Sampling Apparatus Having a Deployment Packer - A downhole formation testing and sampling apparatus. The apparatus includes an expandable packer having a radially contracted running configuration and a radially expanded deployed configuration. At least one elongated sealing pad is operably associated with the expandable packer such that operating the expandable packer from the running configuration to the deployed configuration establishes a hydraulic connection between the at least one elongated sealing pad and the formation. The at least one elongated sealing pad has at least one opening establishing fluid communication between the formation and the interior of the apparatus. In addition, the at least one elongated sealing pad has an outer surface operable to seal a region along a surface of the formation to establish the hydraulic connection therewith. The at least one elongated sealing pad further has at least one recess operable to establish fluid flow from the formation to the at least one opening. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213646 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WELLBORE COMPLETION - A bottomhole assembly deployable into a wellbore on coiled tubing and which has at least a casing collar locator, a fluid-delivery apparatus for delivery treatment fluid and a sealing element, typically a packer positioned therebetween, permits delivery of treatment fluid to a plurality of ports formed in casing through either the annulus between the BHA and the casing, through the coiled tubing or through both. Variable volumes of treatment fluid can be delivered as a result of the different volumes of the coiled tubing and the annulus or the combined volume of both. Sleeves used to cover the fracturing ports in the casing to permit selective opening and fracturing therethrough are made shorter than prior art sleeves as a result of the particular arrangement of the BHA and engagement of collars in the casing with the casing collar locator. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213647 | Surface Wellbore Operating Equipment Utilizing MEMS Sensors - A method comprising mixing a wellbore servicing composition comprising Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors in surface wellbore operating equipment at the surface of a wellsite. An interrogator retrieves data regarding a parameter sensed by the MEMS sensor. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213648 | OPTICAL FLUID ANALYZER SAMPLING TOOL USING OPEN BEAM OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION - An apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid of interest downhole includes: a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating an earth formation; an emitter disposed at the carrier and configured to emit electromagnetic energy; and a sample chamber configured to contain a sample of the fluid of interest and having a window transmissive to electromagnetic energy emitted by the emitter, the electromagnetic energy interacting with the sample of the fluid of interest with a characteristic related to the property; wherein a path of the emitted electromagnetic energy from the emitter to the window of the sample chamber traverses a gas or a vacuum. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213649 | WATER TREATMENT IN AT LEAST ONE MEMBRANE FILTRATION UNIT FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - A water treatment method includes:
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20130213650 | OPTIMIZED CHEMICAL ENHANCED RECOVERY METHOD - The invention relates to an enhanced recovery method that optimizes the stages of pumping, transport and surface treatment of the production effluent. The method of the invention comprises the following stages:
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20130213651 | MITIGATION OF H2S IN STEAM INJECTION TECHNOLOGY USING AMINES OF NATURAL ORIGIN - A method for mitigation of H | 2013-08-22 |
20130213652 | SAGD STEAM TRAP CONTROL - This present disclosure describes methods and systems related to SAGD injection and/or production wells that utilize flow distribution control devices. Additionally, methods and systems using limited vertical spacing separating the wells are described. These methods and systems improve steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213653 | PRODUCER SNORKEL OR INJECTOR TOE-DIP TO ACCELERATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAGD PRODUCER AND INJECTOR - Methods and systems relate to steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) utilizing well pairs that are at least initially in fluid communication through drilled bores toward their toe ends. At least one of a horizontal injection well and horizontal production well of such a well pair includes a hooked length toward toe ends of each other connecting said injection well and said production well. The methods and systems improve SAGD oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213654 | CEMENTING WHIPSTOCK APPARATUS AND METHODS - A system and method facilitate sidetracking by eliminating one or more trips downhole. A sidetracking system includes a whipstock assembly and a stinger assembly. The stinger assembly has a stinger which extends at least partially through the whipstock assembly. The stinger is coupled to a sub of the sidetracking system by a releasable latch mechanism, such as a shear pin or collet. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213655 | High Pressure Jet Perforation System - A technique facilitates removal of excess sand during a jet perforating operation without requiring that the perforating string be pulled out of hole. A jet perforating tool is provided with at least one perforating nozzle for creating perforations in a well via high-pressure fluid. The jet perforating tool also comprises at least one wash nozzle oriented to direct fluid under pressure against a sand plug to break loose excess sand. A pair of seats and plug members may be used in the jet perforating tool to control the flow of pressurized fluid through the perforating jet nozzle and/or the wash nozzle. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213656 | Aqueous-Based Insulating Fluids and Related Methods - Aqueous-based insulating fluids that have greater stability at high temperatures with lower thermal conductivity may be used, for example, in applications requiring an insulating fluid such as pipeline and subterranean applications. For example, a method may include providing an aqueous-based insulating fluid in an annulus between a riser column and an outer casing disposed thereabout, the riser column connecting a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation to a floating surface rig; and flowing a fluid through the riser column and the wellbore. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213657 | Hybrid Aqueous-Based Suspensions for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations - Disclosed are aqueous-based compositions and methods for treating a subterranean formation for inhibiting formation damage after the treatment. Compositions include an aqueous-based fluid, gelling agents, sparingly-soluble crosslinking agents, and one or more formation damage prevention agents, such as scale inhibitors, iron control agents, non-emulsifiers, clay stabilizers, or polymer breakers. The methods include performing a well treating operation, such as a hydraulic fracturing operation, using the compositions described and inhibiting formation damage, such as scale, iron formation, emulsions, or clay swelling within the subterranean formation. The inclusion of the formation damage preventing agents allows for long-term formation damage inhibition after the treatment. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213658 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WIPING SURFACES WHEN PERFORMING SUBTERRANEAN OPERATIONS - Improved darts and methods of using these darts in subterranean wells are disclosed. The improved dart comprises a foam portion and a rubber portion coupled to the foam portion. A dart nose is coupled to at least one of the foam portion and the rubber portion. The foam portion and the rubber portion are configured to interface with an inner surface of at least one of a well bore wall, a pipe, and a casing string. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213659 | BREAKER AND DISPLACEMENT FLUID - A breaker fluid for breaking a filtercake in a wellbore. The fluid including a hydrolysable ester of carboxylic acid, and a chelant, an alkyl glycoside, or a combination thereof. The breaker fluid may be pre-mixed and include an amount of water less than required to completely hydrolyze the ester. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213660 | ROV Retrievable Regulator Module - A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213661 | WEAR BUSHING FOR LOCKING TO A WELLHEAD - A wear bushing ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130213662 | Tubing Apparatus and Associated Methods - A coiled tubing lifting frame ( | 2013-08-22 |
20130213663 | SURFACE MULTIPLE WELL - An offshore oil production system, comprising a structure in a body of water, having a portion extending above a surface of the body of water; a surface wellhead located at a top of the body of water; a first wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a second wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a first riser extending from the first wellhead to the surface wellhead; and a second riser extending from the second wellhead to the surface wellhead. | 2013-08-22 |
20130213664 | METHOD OF MAKING A FLOW CONTROL DEVICE THAT REDUCES FLOW OF THE FLUID WHEN A SELECTED PROPERTY OF THE FLUID IS IN SELECTED RANGE - A method of making a flow control device for controlling flow of fluid between a formation and a wellbore is provided, which method in one aspect may include: providing a member suitable for placement in a wellbore for receiving formation fluid; selecting a geometry for a flow-through region configured to substantially increase value of a selected parameter relating to the flow-through region when a selected property of the formation fluid is in a first range changes and maintain a substantially constant pressure drop across the flow-through region when the selected property of the fluid is in a second range; and forming the flow-through region on the member to provide the flow control device. | 2013-08-22 |