41st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110247721 | Method and Apparatus for Vending a Containerized Liquid Product Utilizing an Automatic Self-Service Refill System - A method and apparatus for vending a containerized fluid includes placing a machine-readable indicia on the container identifying the base fluid. The container may be filled and then distributed or distributed prior to filling through various distribution channels to consumers. When a consumer wishes to fill or re-fill the container, the consumer places the container adjacent a reader that interprets the indicia to identify the base fluid to be dispensed. A dispenser then fills the container through a movable fill probe that elevates as the liquid within the container rises. In some embodiments, and prior to filling, the dispenser apparatus may also query the consumer about options are provided at the time of dispensing for further dispensing various optional ingredients, including scents, flavors, colors, nutritional supplements or other additives together with the base product. In further embodiments, the dispenser may also print discount tickets or coupons that may discount the purchase of the containerized fluid or other promotional merchandise. The machine-readable indicia may include affiliate codes that permit crediting or compensating various affiliates in relation to the container filling. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247722 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR BUFFERING ANESTHETIC CARTRIDGES WITH BUFFERING SOLUTIONS - An anesthetic cartridge is adapted to receive a volume of buffer by displacing a plunger in one end of the anesthetic cartridge inwardly so that addition of the buffer volume will not displace the plunger excessively beyond the end of the cartridge body. By properly determining the amount of buffer volume required to raise the pH of the anesthetic to a target value, the degree of inward displacement of the plunger can be determined and the cartridge can be used with a system for delivering a precise amount of buffer solution having a known pH into the cartridge to raise its pH, just before the anesthetic is delivered to the patient. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247723 | Nitrogen tire filling apparatus and method - An apparatus is provided for filling vehicle tires with nitrogen and especially to a customer operated tire inflation system for filling vehicle balloon tires with nitrogen. A plurality of tanks of nitrogen are mounted for rotation on a lazy susan and are connected to a hose on a reel having a tire filling valve on the end thereof for unreeling and filling a vehicle tire. A credit or debit card reader controls a hose reel lock and flow from the nitrogen tanks. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247724 | Method For Managing Storage of Gaseous Hydrogen - In order to increase the hydrogen utilization rate of the cascade storage system, after dispensing gaseous hydrogen to a hydrogen vehicle, gaseous hydrogen is transferred via a compressor from at least one storage vessel at a lower pressure to at least one storage vessel at a higher, dispensable pressure. The methods of the present invention economically and efficiently increase the utilization rate of gaseous hydrogen stored in a cascade storage system by managing the storage of gaseous hydrogen and increasing the utilization rate of gaseous hydrogen stored in a cascade storage system. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247725 | INFLATABLE STRUCTURE FOR PACKAGING AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - An inflatable structure may be formed from a single piece of flexible film. The inflatable structure may include quilting seals which divide the inflatable chamber. The inflatable structure may include a one-way valve including an internal valve opening, a channel, and an external valve opening. A locator aperture positioned in the channel may be surrounded by a valve position-retention seal. A corresponding inflation device fills the inflatable structure with air and may do so without requiring heat sealing or insertion into the one-way valve. The inflation device may include a mechanical registration device configured to engage the locator aperture and position the one-way valve at a desired position with respect to an outlet of a source of pressurized air. The inflation device may detect when the inflatable structure is filled with a desired amount of air and automatically shut off the source of pressurized air. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247726 | GAS FILLING SYSTEM, GAS FUEL VEHICLE AND GAS STATION - A gas filling system, a gas fuel vehicle and a gas station capable of avoiding the joint of a receptacle and a nozzle freezing and filling a gas smoothly is provided. A gas filling system comprises: a gas fuel vehicle including a receptacle; and a gas station which sends and fills a cooled gas via a filling nozzle connected to the receptacle into a tank in the gas fuel vehicle, wherein the gas filling system comprises a waterproof cover which covers a joint of the receptacle and the filling nozzle. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247727 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEMBER HAVING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL CONVERSION TREATABILITY - In a method for processing a high-strength member having a high Si content of more than 0.7% by mass, a high-strength steel material containing, on the basis of mass percent, 0.05% or more C, more than 0.7% Si, and 0.8% or more Mn is subjected to processing controlled such that the sum total of absolute surface strains in a predetermined direction each applied in individual process steps of the processing is 5% or more as nominal strain to form a member having a predetermined shape. The member, even containing more than 0.7% Si, can have markedly improved chemical conversion treatability without mechanical grinding or chemical pickling treatment. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247728 | HALOGEN-FREE TRIVALENT CHROMIUM CONVERSION COATING - Trivalent chromium conversion coatings are provided on a metal substrate wherein the trivalent chromium conversion coating has a halogen content of 1 atom % maximum. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247729 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING RESIDUAL STRESS IN PIPE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - A method for improving a residual stress in a pipe includes improving the residual stress in the inner surface to the compressive direction by rapid cooling of the inner surface after heating of the pipe. The heating is to heat a vicinity of a welded part of the pipe from the outer surface to raise the temperature to a construction temperature. The rapid cooling is to rapidly cool the inner surface in the vicinity of the welded part by supplying cooling water into the pipe. The heating and the rapid cooling are repeated twice or more. A method for construction management includes determining whether construction has been executed properly based on a maximum value of a lowering rate of an outer surface temperature of the pipe when the cooling water is supplied for the rapid cooling of the inner surface and a thickness of the pipe in a measuring position of the outer surface temperature. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247730 | 2XXX SERIES ALUMINUM LITHIUM ALLOYS HAVING LOW STRENGTH DIFFERENTIAL - The present application discloses wrought 2xxx Al—Li alloy products that are work insensitive. The wrought aluminum alloy products generally include from about 2.75 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % Cu, from about 0.2 wt. % to about 0.8 wt. % Mg, where the ratio of copper-to-magnesium ratio (Cu/Mg) in the aluminum alloy is in the range of from about 6.1 to about 17, from about 0.1 wt. % to 1.10 wt. % Li, from about 0.3 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. % Ag, from 0.50 wt. % to about 1.5 wt. % Zn, up to about 1.0 wt. % Mn, the balance being aluminum, optional incidental elements, and impurities. The wrought aluminum alloy products may realize a low strength differential and in a short aging time due to their work insensitive nature. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247731 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING STRAIN INDUCED AUSTENITE - This disclosure relates to shape memory alloys which have been subjected to a thermal and mechanical treatment to increase the austenite start temperature A | 2011-10-13 |
20110247732 | INDUCTION HARDENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of induction heat treating a gear includes a workstation. The workstation has a power source, an inductor coil, and a rotational mechanism. The gear is induction heat treated at a first portion of the gear and a second portion of the gear remains untreated by induction hardening. The gear has an inner surface. The inner surface includes the first portion and the second portion. The first portion has a first width. The second portion has a second width. The inductor coil includes at least one heating loop and at least one non-heating loop. The inductor coil is energized to a predetermined frequency to create an alternating magnetic field, where the alternating magnetic field developed in the heating loop induces an eddy current in the first portion of the gear. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247733 | SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A seamless steel pipe of a low-alloy steel consisting, by mass %, of C: 0.10 to 0.20%, Si: 0.05 to 1.0%, Mn: 0.05 to 1.2%, Ni: 0.02 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.50 to 1.50%, Mo: 0.50 to 1.50%, Nb: 0.002 to 0.10%, Al: 0.005 to 0.10%, and either or both of Ti: 0.003 to 0.050% and V: 0.01 to 0.20%, the balance being Fe and impurities, the impurities containing 0.025% or less of P, 0.005% or less of S, 0.007% or less of N, and less than 0.0003% of B, wherein the tensile strength is 950 MPa or more and the yield strength is 850 MPa or more, and the Charpy absorbed energy at −40° C. is 60 J or more. This seamless steel pipe may further contain one or more of Cu: 0.02 to 1.0%, Ca: 0.0005 to 0.0050%, and Mg: 0.0005 to 0.0050%. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the above-described seamless steel pipe. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247734 | Surface Decarburization-Restrained Steel and Manufacturing Method Thereof - Decarburization-restrained steel and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. Steel includes a boron (B)-concentrated layer formed on its surface to prevent carbon of the steel from being in contact with oxygen in atmosphere to thus restrain decarburization of the steel. The steel includes a boron-concentrated layer with a thickness of 3 mm or larger formed on the surface of the steel. The method of manufacturing decarburization-restrained steel includes cooling steel containing 0.001 wt % to 0.02 wt % of boron (B) at a cooling speed of 0.5° C./s to 25° C./s at an austenite+ferrite two-phase region. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247735 | COPPER ALLOY MATERIAL FOR ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC PARTS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A copper alloy material for electric/electronic parts, containing: Sn 3.0 to 13.0 mass %, any one or both of Fe and Ni 0.01 to 2.0 mass % in total, and P 0.01 to 1.0 mass %, with the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities, wherein an average diameter of grains is 1.0 to 5.0 μm, wherein a compound X having an average diameter of 30 nm or more and 300 nm or less is dispersed in density 10 | 2011-10-13 |
20110247736 | EXTRUDED MEMBER OF ALUMINUM ALLOY EXCELLING IN FLEXURAL CRUSHING PERFORMANCE AND CORROSION RESISTANCE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An extruded member of Al—M13 Si aluminum alloy specially composed of Mg, Si, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ti, etc. which has the equiaxed re-crystallized grain structure in which intergranular precipitates 1 μm or larger are separate from one another at large average intervals and there are many cube orientations over the entire thickness region thereof so that it excels in both flexural crushing performance and corrosion resistance. The extruded member is suitable for use as automotive body reinforcement members which need outstanding lateral crushing performance under severe collision conditions as well as good corrosion resistance. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247737 | Device for Protecting Different Articles Against Birds, Insects and Dust - The invention relates to a device for protecting different articles against birds, insects and dust. The inventive device consists of a tubular element ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247738 | MOTORCYCLE TYRE - Motorcycle tyre suitable for mounting on the rear wheel of a motorcycle, including a tread band having a tread pattern includes a module which is repeated in a direction of circumferential extension of the tyre, the module having: at least two substantially longitudinal first grooves which are inclined opposite to each other with respect to the equatorial plane of the tyre; and at least two substantially longitudinal second grooves which are inclined opposite to each other with respect to the equatorial plane. Each substantially longitudinal first groove alternates with a second longitudinal groove. The substantially longitudinal first grooves have, in a direction axially away from the equatorial plane of the tyre, two substantially consecutive curvilinear sections, the first section of which has a convexity and the second section of which has a concavity directed in the rolling direction of the tyre. The first curvilinear section defines along its extension with the equatorial plane angles smaller than or equal to 90°. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247739 | TIRE - A tire, wherein, a lateral groove ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247740 | PNEUMATIC TIRE, TIRE MOLD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire has a rough surface portion which is provided on an outer surface of a side wall portion. In the rough surface portion, a maximum height Rz is equal to or more than 4 μm and a skewness Rsk satisfies Rsk>0. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247741 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TYRE, AND TYRE OBTAINED THEREFROM - During building of a carcass structure, a liner is applied around an outer surface of a primary drum by: circumferentially winding at least one pair of sheets of elastomeric material around an outer surface of the primary drum, which sheets are axially spaced apart from each other so as to form respective axially external portions of the liner; laying at least one continuous elongated element of elastomeric material in the form of a plurality of mutually approached coils around the outer surface of the primary drum in order to form a central portion of the liner having axially external edges that are each associated with an axially internal edge of one of said axially external portions of the liner. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247742 | Method of making building boards having predetermined size and precise dimensions - A method is provided for cutting a slab of gypsum board in two sections using a single cord in either the longitudinal direction or lateral direction. The cord is fixed at one edge and is placed between the gypsum and a liner sheet coextensively adhered to the board surface. By pulling the cord away, the board is cut into two sections of predetermined sizes and precise dimensions. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247743 | AUTOMATED BIAS-PLY PREPARATION DEVICE AND PROCESS - A material preparation device is provided. The material preparation device includes a bias-ply assembly, a feedstock assembly and an application head. The bias-ply assembly is configured to pass a bias-ply backing material along a first path. The feedstock assembly is configured to pass a feedstock along a second path that crosses the first path at a select angle. The feedstock includes resin pre-impregnated fiber reinforced material (pre-preg) having the fibers at a first orientation relative to an edge of the feedstock. The application head is configured to transfer the pre-preg from the feedstock to the bias-ply backing material at a location where the first path crosses the second path to form a bias-ply with the fibers of the pre-preg having a second different orientation relative to an edge of the formed bias-ply. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247744 | Method Of Manufacturing Cushioning Elements For Apparel And Other Products - A method for manufacturing the cushioning elements may include utilizing a die with a plurality of die elements positioned in a particular arrangement. A polymer material, which may be a polymer foam material, is located between the die and an extractor. The polymer material is compressed between the die and the extractor, and the die elements cut the polymer material to form a plurality of pad components, which are arranged like the die elements. The die and the extractor are separated, and the pad components are secured to the extractor in the arrangement of the die elements. Additionally, the pad components are bonded to at least one material layer such that the pad components remain in the arrangement of the die elements. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247745 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EQUIPPING CONTAINERS - Method and device for equipping containers as well as containers with a circumferential label which encloses the container circumference, where the circumferential label, which presents a front edge and a back edge, and which is made of rigid cardboard material, is brought closer with its front edge to the lateral surface of a container, attached to the latter at least temporarily by gluing, then wrapped upon the circumference of the container, and the back edge is attached at least temporarily by gluing to the lateral surface joint on joint with the front edge in a lying position. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247746 | USE OF SYNTHETIC ADHESIVES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD - Described is the use of synthetic adhesives in the manufacture of corrugated fiberboard at relatively low temperatures and high lineal speeds. The corrugated fiberboard includes a corrugated sheet of paper and a flat linerboard and the corrugation of the corrugated sheet of paper is produced at paper temperatures below 95° C. and at a lineal speed above 150 m/min. The production of the corrugation of a corrugated sheet of paper is immediately followed by a continuous operation in which a preferably unheated corrugated board adhesive is applied and the corrugated sheet of paper is adhered to at least one first linerboard. The corrugated board adhesive used is an aqueous adhesive dispersion based on at least one synthetic, dispersed polymer having preferably more than 40% by weight solids content, selected from acrylate copolymers, copolymers of vinylaromatics and conjugated aliphatic dienes and vinyl acetate-alkylene copolymers, wherein the glass transition temperatures of the polymers are above 20° C. and (preferably at least 5° C.) below the surface temperature of the corrugated sheet of paper to which they are applied. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247747 | Methods and Apparatuses for Tucking Side Panels of Absorbent Articles - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to tucking opposing side panels into a chassis of a pant diaper. The apparatuses and methods may utilize one or more conveyors that advance the chassis along a machine direction. Each conveyor may have a vacuum zone that applies a vacuum force to hold the chassis. The chassis may be positioned between a first conveyor having a first vacuum zone and a second conveyor having a second vacuum zone. The conveyors may apply opposing vacuum forces to hold the first waist region apart from the second waist region while the chassis advances in the machine direction toward a tucking device. The tucking device may discharge air to push the side panels into the chassis and create longitudinal fold lines along edges of the absorbent core of the diaper. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247748 | POWDER OVERLAY - A method is disclosed of manufacturing a transparent wear resistant surface layer ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247749 | PROCESS FOR COATING A FOAMED COATING MATERIAL ON A CONTAINER OR THE LIKE - A process for coating a foamed coating material on a container or the like mainly includes preparing a coating material by heat blending or kneading a solid thermoplastic binder with a solid thermo-expandable powder consisting of a plurality of solid thermo-expandable microcapsules till the solid thermoplastic binder being gelatinized so that the thermo-expandable microcapsules being uniformly spread in the gelatinized thermoplastic binder, coating such coating material on a surface of a container and then heating the container to foam the coated material. The foamed coating material is therefore provides the container with heat insulation property. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247750 | REEL FOR USE WITH CABLE ELEMENTS - A lightweight cable-dispensing reel assembled from two identical components, each manufactured from a single mold. The reel reduces the number of processes and parts used in the manufacturing process by providing a more efficient one-mold design which eliminates the use of screws, nuts, bolts, or bosses. A pair of identical side flange members are axially coupled together by a plurality of male and female snap connectors formed integrally on inwardly facing surfaces of the side flange members defining therebetween a cylindrical gap and hub for receiving a coil of wire. The snap connectors include a plurality of circumferentially spaced female connectors formed on a flange having an arcuate length of approximately 180 degrees. The arcuate flange circumferentially aligns with an identical arcuate flange on the other flange member when joined to form the wire supporting hub. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247751 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPONENTS AND CONTACT PRESSURE UNIT - In the case of a process for producing composite material components, thermoplastic prepreg tapes ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247752 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING A RUBBER BEARING OR A RUBBER-METAL BEARING TO A BEARING SEAT - A method for connecting a rubber bearing or a rubber-metal bearing to a bearing seat of a vehicle bearing includes applying a bonding agent on a surface of the bearing seat facing the rubber bearing or the rubber-metal bearing, and performing vulcanization after the rubber bearing or the rubber-metal bearing has been pressed into the bearing seat. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247753 | Apparatus and Method for Continuously Attaching a Primary Substrate to a Secondary Substrate to Form a Product Having Indicia Thereon - In one embodiment, a method of attaching one substrate to another substrate includes supplying a first substrate having an indicium thereon from a first source, supplying a second substrate from a second source, wherein the supplying is accomplished in a continuous manner, and curing the substrates until the substrates are bonded thereto to form a product. The method and apparatus disclosed herein allows a fabric to be integrally bonded to either an elastomeric composition or a urethane composition utilizing a continuous process. The product includes indicium that identifies or conveys information about the product. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247754 | Method For Vacuum Laminating Glass Without The Use Of Preconditioned Interlayer Material Or An Autoclave - A method for manufacturing a laminated product having the steps of placing at least one interlayer between at least two sheets of material to form a laminated product and then placing the product in a chamber. Heating the product to a first temperature below a temperature at which the grooves in the interlayer will flatten and above ambient temperature to enhance removal of air and moisture. Removing the air and the moisture from the chamber, and then heating the product to a second temperature corresponding to a curing temperature of the interlayer, the second temperature being higher than the first temperature. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247755 | Pipe-liner - An evertable extended liner comprising a liner and an extender-tube that are joined to form a continuous tubular entity. When a pressurising fluid is introduced into the interior of the extended liner it is caused to evert and extend progressively, the uneverted part of the liner passing through the interior of the extended liner, being drawn progressively in direction forwards towards the point of eversion. By this process the liner and the extended liner may be caused to evert into a pipe being lined where the liner may subsequently be formed against the inner surface of the pipe by means of fluid pressure which may be applied directly or by a separate pressurisable tube, following which means for applying fluid pressure are removed and the extender-tube is detached from the liner. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247756 | HOMOGENEOUS BISMALEIMIDE - TRIAZINE - EPOXY COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL LAMINATES - Homogeneous solutions including an epoxy resin, a maleimide component including at least one bismaleimide, and a cyanate ester component are disclosed. Such compositions may be useful, for example, in curable compositions, thermoset compositions, and the manufacture of electrical laminates and other end products that may be formed from or using the curable and thermoset compositions. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247757 | CIRCUIT CONNECTION MATERIAL, FILM-FORM CIRCUIT CONNECTING MATERIAL USING THE SAME, CIRCUIT MEMBER CONNECTING STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention is a circuit connecting material used for the mutual connection of a circuit member in which electrodes and insulating layers are formed adjacent to each other on the surface of a board, and a circuit member in which electrodes and insulating layers are formed adjacent to each other on the surface of a board, with the edge parts and of the insulating layers being formed with a greater thickness than the electrodes on the basis of the main surfaces, wherein this circuit connecting material contains a bonding agent composition and conductive particles that have a mean particle size of 1 μm or greater but less than 10 μm and a hardness of 1.961 to 6.865 GPa, and this circuit connecting material exhibits a storage elastic modulus of 0.5 to 3 GPa at 40° C. and a mean coefficient of thermal expansion of 30 to 200 ppm/° C. at from 25° C. to 100° C. when subjected to the curing treatment. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247758 | MACHINE FOR LABELING BY MEANS OF PRE-PASTED LABELS PRINTED ON A RIBBON - A machine for labeling by way of pre-pasted labels printed on a ribbon, comprising a rotating carousel provided with pans for supporting containers to be labeled, and a drum for cutting and transferring each individual label onto the containers which, in the motion of the carousel, progressively face the drum, the machine further comprising a rotating roller, which is adapted to receive from the drum each label designed to be applied to a container that is not present on the corresponding pan of the carousel. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247759 | FOCUS RING AND SUBSTRATE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A focus ring surrounds an outer periphery of a substrate mounted on a mounting table having a temperature control mechanism and includes a contact surface which comes into contact with the mounting table and a heat transfer sheet formed on the contact surface. The heat transfer sheet contains an organic material and a heat transfer material mixed with the organic material, and has a film thickness larger than or equal to about 40 μm and smaller than about 100 μm. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247760 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEALING TUBELESS TIRES - An apparatus and method to seat a tire on a rim are described. Protrusions and a handle on the apparatus allow a user to brace the protrusions against the rim to prevent blow back when air is vented into the gap between the tire and the rim to seat the tire bead. The air is vented through a plurality of holes in the apparatus and the flow of the air into the apparatus is controlled by positioning a bridge handle of a flow control valve situated between the apparatus and a tank of air. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247761 | Window Covering - A window covering includes a roller attached to a mounting device and an actuation device attached to the roller to rotate the roller in at least one of a first direction and a second direction. A front member is attached to the mounting device. A second member is attached to the roller. A plurality of ballast members are attached to the front member. Each ballast member has a portion that extends to the second member to engage the second member to cause the front member to form substantially parallel folds when the second member is wound about the roller to retract the front member to a retracted position. Preferably, the folds are similar to or exactly like the transverse folds in shade material that are formed when a conventional Roman shade is raised. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247762 | Window Covering - A window covering includes a roller attached to a mounting device and an actuation device attached to the roller to rotate the roller in at least one of a first direction and a second direction. A front member is attached to the mounting device. A second member is attached to the roller. A plurality of ballast members are attached to at least one of the front member and the second member. Each ballast member is configured to cause or enable the front member to form substantially parallel folds when the second member is wound about the roller to retract the front member to a retracted position. Preferably, the folds are similar to or exactly like the transverse folds in shade material that are formed when a conventional Roman shade is raised. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247763 | RESTRICTION MECHANISM FOR CURTAIN ASSEMBLY - A curtain assembly a top box and a first curtain and a second curtain are connected to the scrolling mechanism in the top box. The second end of the first curtain is connected to the second end of the second curtain by multiple securing units which are fixed to a transverse bar on the second curtain. Multiple restriction members each include a clamping part and an elongate plate which extends perpendicularly from the clamping part. The second curtain includes multiple transverse sections separated by section rods which extend through passages defined transversely in the second curtain. Each passage communicates with two notches which are located corresponding to two sides of the first curtain. The clamping parts of the restriction members are inserted through the notches and clamp the section rods, and the elongate plates are located outside of the first curtain. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247764 | MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF INCLUDING CHAIN GUIDE STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF FORMING AND INSTALLING SAME - Movable partition systems may include a chain guide structure extending along a curved path. The chain guide structure may have a specified maximum width, and may include attachment flanges that project laterally from a central beam beyond laterally outward ends of chain guide members of the chain guide structure by a specified minimum distance. Overhead support systems for movable partition systems may include such chain guide structures. Methods of forming overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include stretch forming a bent chain guide structure. Methods of installing overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include inserting fasteners at least substantially perpendicularly through attachment flanges of a chain guide structure to secure the chain guide structure to an overhead structure. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247765 | Window Covering - A window covering may include a roller attached to a mounting device, and a front member attached to the mounting device. Strips may extend from a roller attached to the mounting device. An upper portion of each strip may be attached to the roller and a lower portion of each strip may be connected to a bottom portion of the front member. Each strip passes through a respective column of ballast members. The ballast members are connected to the front member. The columns may each be comprised of ballast members that are not more than six inches below an immediately adjacent upper ballast member when the front member is in the extended position. The spacing of the ballast members and widths of the strips cooperate to prevent any of the strips from being pulled away from the ballast members to form a loop having a diameter greater than twelve inches. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247766 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CORDLESS BLINDS - A control system for cordless blinds includes at least one wrapping unit, at least one rod and a transmission cord which is wrapped to the at least one rod. Two cords are wrapped to the at least one rod and extend through the slats and are fixed to the bottom bar connected to the lower end of the slats. Two frames are fixed in the top box and located beneath the at least one rod. The frames each include at least one notch so as to support the at least one rod. One of the two frames includes first and second pulleys and the other frame includes a third pulley. The transmission cord and the two cords are wrapped to the pulleys respectively, such that the transmission cord and the two cords are operated smoothly. The number of the rod and the frames can be added as needed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247767 | ROLL-UP BLIND WITH A BETTER SAFETY FEATURE - A roll-up blind with a better safety feature includes a pore and a shed cloth. The pore is fixed at an end of the shed cloth which is provided on the pore. The shed cloth is provided with a first end surface and a second end surface, the first end surface is opposite to the second end surface and is provided with at least one male fastening tape; whereas, the second end surface is provided with at least one female fastening tape. Accordingly, through the shed cloth that is provided on the pore, the male fastening tapes on the first end surface can be fastened together with the female fastening tapes on the second end surface, such that the shed cloth can be rolled up. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247768 | Child-Resistant Roller Blind Apparatus - A child-resistant roller blind apparatus is provided in which a roller blind is operated only when a safety hook of a cord or a ball chain, which is coupled with an elastic gear, is fixedly mounted after being tightened, so that a safety accident by the ball chain is completely prevented, improving the safety. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247769 | FAST-DISMANTLING SAFE BLIND - A fast-dismantling safe blind includes a rod, a shed cloth and at least a lift cord. The rod includes an end stop; the shed cloth, which is fixed on the rod, has male fastening tapes; and the lift cord has a movable end and a fixing end which passes through the end stop of the rod. Female fastening tapes are on the fixing end, opposite to the male fastening tapes on the shed cloth, and a tail end of the fixing end is fixed at the tail female fastening tape, allowing the fixing end of the lift cord to be fixed on the shed cloth by fastening with the male and female fastening tapes. Therefore, through fastening with the male and female fastening tapes, the shed cloth can be quickly dismantled from the lift cord, thus providing a blind with a better safety feature. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247770 | Screen Adjustment Device for a Motor Vehicle - A screen adjustment device ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247771 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BLACK LIQUOR OF PULP MILL - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing the black liquor of a pulp mill to recover the chemicals and energy therein. In the invention, the black liquor is pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis reactor ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247772 | FIBROUS PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Fibrous materials made from multiple populations of fibers, and compositions related to preparing such, are disclosed. In some instances, fiber populations can have different native surfaces, in which at least one of the populations can be surface modified, for example by the use of a polycation (e.g., a polyamine), secondary polymers, complementary polymers, and/or other agents. These populations can be combined to form a fibrous composition, where the surface treatments can enhance properties of the end product. Populations of fibers can also have other physically varying characteristics (e.g., shapes and sizes). Such compositions can be utilized in a variety of applications such as paper products, filters, fire-retardant fibrous products, protein adsorbing fibrous materials, and fibrous sheets having conducting properties. Methods of preparing portions or the entirety of such fibrous materials are also disclosed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247773 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PAPER - The present invention relates to a process for producing paper which comprises:
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20110247774 | SILICA-BASED SOLS - The present invention relates to a silica-based sol having a concentration of soluble silica of less than about 1000 mg SiO | 2011-10-13 |
20110247775 | Stable and Aqueous Compositions of Polyvinylamines with Cationic Starch, and Utility for Papermaking - A stable aqueous composition comprising polyvinylamine and liquid cationic starch in a ratio of from 90 to 55 parts of polyvinylamine on active basis to 10 to 45 parts of liquid cationic starch on active basis is disclosed. The composition can be used in papermaking as a strength or as a drainage aid. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247776 | Structured Forming Fabric, Papermaking Machine and Method - A fabric for a papermaking machine is provided. The fabric includes a machine facing side and a web facing side comprising pockets formed by warp and weft yarns. Each pocket is defined by four sides of the web facing side. Two of the four sides are each formed by a warp knuckle of a single warp yarn that passes over at least three consecutive weft yarns to define the warp knuckle. The other two of the four sides are each formed by a weft knuckle of a single weft yarn that passes over two consecutive warp yarns to define the weft knuckle. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247777 | Arrangement for a Die Casting Machine and Method for Operating a Drive Piston of the Die Casting Machine - The invention relates to an arrangement for a die casting machine comprising a drive piston ( | 2011-10-13 |
20110247778 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING METAL -BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL BY MELT REACTION IN COUPLING MAGNETIC FIELD AND ULTRASONIC FIELD - A method of synthesizing metal matrix composite material by melt reaction in coupling magnetic field and ultrasonic field comprises: adjusting metal-base melt to the onset reaction temperature after refining, then adding reactants which generate reinforced particles by in-situ synthesis reaction with melt, keeping the reacted melt stand until it is cooled to casting temperature after the reaction, and then casting. Magnetic field and high-energy ultrasonic field are exerted simultaneously during the reaction. The magnetic field can be high-power pulse magnetic filed, high-frequency oscillating magnetic field or low-frequency alternating magnetic field. The metal matrix composite material produced by the above-mentioned method exhibits that reinforced particles are much finer, more uniformly distributed, and fit with metal matrix better. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247779 | FLEXIBLE DRIVE ELEMENT FOR AN ANGLED ACTIVE SHUTTER - A shutter system includes a first louver element having a first pivot axis and a second louver element having a second pivot axis. The first louver element is configured to rotate about the first pivot axis, and the second louver element is configured to rotate about the second pivot axis. The shutter system additionally having a flexible drive element connecting the first louver element and the second louver element to thereby substantially synchronize the rotation of the first and second louver elements. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247780 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM COOLER - A cooling system includes a heat exchanger, a refrigerant reservoir and a pump. The pump is connected to the heat exchanger by a first line. A second line connects the heat exchanger to the reservoir. A third line connects the reservoir to the pump. The third line has an opening within the reservoir that is below an opening of the second line within the reservoir. The first, second and third lines are capable of carrying a refrigerant. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247781 | COOLING ENHANCEMENTS IN THIN FILMS USING FLEXIBLE COMPLEX SEAL DUE TO TEMPERATURE INCREASE OR THERMAL LOAD INCREASE - A cooling enhancement apparatus includes a first substrate and a second substrate, the first substrate having a face in contact with at least one hot medium and having another face in contact with a secondary gas. The second substrate includes a face in contact with the secondary gas and has the other face in contact with a main gas. The faces of the first and second substrates in contact with the secondary gas generally oppose each other. One or more flexible seals can be attached to the first substrate and to the second substrate to form one or more dosed enclosures including the secondary gas so that the second substrate moves relative to the first substrate when the secondary gas undergoes volumetric thermal expansion. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247782 | CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CHAMBER - A constant temperature chamber includes a cavity, a first fan, and a second fan. The cavity includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first and second sides are oriented towards each other in a first direction. The third and fourth sides are oriented towards each other in a second direction which is different from the first direction. The first side defines a plurality of first vents, the second side defines a plurality of second vents, the third side defines a plurality of third vents, and the fourth side defines a plurality of fourth vents. The first fan includes a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The first air inlet is in communication with one of the first or second vents. The first air outlet is in communication with the other one of first or second vents. The second fan includes a second air inlet and a second air outlet. The second air inlet is in communication with one of the third or fourth vents. The second air outlet is in communication with the other one of third or fourth vents. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247783 | AUTOMOBILE WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPRISING A COOLING CIRCUIT FOR THE ELECTRONIC POWER CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO A HEATING RADIATOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - An automobile including an electric motor, a passenger compartment, an electronic power circuit, and a cooling circuit for the electronic power circuit, in which a coolant flows and which includes: a heat exchanger configured to discharge calories carried by the coolant to outside of the vehicle; a heating radiator provided upstream from the exchanger and configured to transfer the calories carried by the coolant to air in the passenger compartment; and an adiabatic tank configured to store at least a fraction of the coolant flowing in the cooling circuit. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247784 | FIXING MECHANISM FOR FIXING A HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE AND RELATED THERMAL MODULE - A fixing mechanism for fixing a heat-dissipating device includes a plurality of thermal fins whereon a ditch is formed, and a positioning device disposed on the plurality of thermal fins. The positioning device includes a supporting portion, and a first side of the supporting portion is for supporting the heat-dissipating device. The positioning device further includes a first constraining portion connected to a second side of the supporting portion and engaged with the ditch for preventing the supporting portion from moving relative to the plurality of thermal fins in a first direction, and a second constraining portion connected to the second side of the supporting portion and contacting against the plurality of thermal fins for preventing the supporting portion from moving relative to the plurality of thermal fins in a second direction different from the first direction. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247785 | Systems and Method of a Carrier Device for Placement of Thermal Interface Materials - Carrier device for placement of thermal interface materials. At least some embodiments are systems including a first electrical component that defines a first surface at a first elevation relative to an underlying structure, a second electrical component that defines a second surface at a second elevation relative to the underlying structure, a metallic member configured to conduct heat from the electrical components, and a carrier between the electrical components and the metallic member. The carrier includes a third and fourth surface configured to mate with the first and second surfaces, respectively, a first aperture through the third surface, and a second aperture through the fourth surface. The system further includes a first thermal interface material coupled between the first electrical component and the metallic member through the first aperture, and a second thermal interface material coupled between the second electrical component and the metallic member through the second aperture. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247786 | Heat exchanger maintenance technique - A heat exchanger is cleaned, inspected and/or plugged while the heat exchange is in operation. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger comprises a channel cover having valve-seal assemblies allowing isolation tools to be inserted through the channel cover into sealing engagement with the ends of tubes to provide a flow path separate from the normal flow paths through the heat exchanger. Cleaning and/or inspecting can be done through the isolation tools and tubes that are leaking can be plugged through the valve-seal assemblies. In some embodiments, brushes are located inside the heat exchanger and can be independently advanced into cleaning relation with a large majority of the tubes. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247787 | HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM - A heat dissipating system includes a heat generating component, an air-duct, a first fan and a second fan. The air-duct includes an inlet and an outlet. An air channel is formed between the inlet and the outlet to dissipate heat from the heat generating component. The heat generating component is located in the air channel. The first fan is located at the outlet. The second fan is located at the inlet opposite to the first fan. The first fan and the second fan are capable of cooperatively dissipating heat from the heat generating component through the air channel. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SUBSEA FRAMES AS A HEAT EXCHANGER IN SUBSEA BOOSTING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods of cooling a motor of an electrical submersible pump (ESP) assembly employed in an electrical submersible subsea booster pumping system, are provided. A supporting frame structure such as an ESP mounting skid or top end assembly of a caisson having structural members exposed to environmental seawater, is modified or designed to include fluid conduits within the structural members to establish lubricant pathways for lubricant to flow. A heated/hot lubricant line connects between a supporting structure lubricant inlet port and an ESP motor lubricant outlet port. A cooled lubricant line connects between a supporting structure lubricant outlet port and an ESP motor lubricant inlet port. A pump or other fluid moving device circulates lubricant from the ESP motor to the lubricant pathways within the supporting frame structure, whereby the seawater cools the lubricant contained therein, which is then circulated back into the motor to assisting cooling the motor. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247789 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE AND CENTRIFUGAL FAN THEREOF - A centrifugal fan includes a casing and an impeller received in the casing. The casing defines an air outlet at one side thereof. An air channel is defined in the casing between a sidewall of the casing and outermost free ends of blades of the impeller. The air channel has an upstream end and a downstream end along a rotation direction of the impeller. A plurality of air guide plates is formed in the casing and disposed at a junction between the downstream end of the air channel and an area of the air outlet directly communicating with the downstream end of the air channel. The air guide plates are structured and arranged in a streamlined manner and pattern with respect to air flowing from the downstream end of the air channel towards the air outlet. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247790 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger plate, where the plate is provided with a heat transfer surface having a corrugated pattern, comprising a diagonal open and closed side distribution support section positioned between a diagonal open respectively closed groove and the heat transfer surface, and a diagonal open and closed side adiabatic support section positioned between the open respectively closed diagonal groove and a port hole, where the heat exchanger plate further comprises a transfer path between the diagonal open side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface and a bypass path between the diagonal closed side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface. A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of heat exchanger plates is also disclosed. The advantage of this heat exchanger plate is that it allows for heat exchangers with an improved efficiency. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247791 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger comprises first and second headers; a plurality of tubes each defining two ends connected to the first and second headers respectively. Each tube comprises a bent segment and straight segments connected to first and second ends of the bent segment respectively, the bent segment being twisted relative to the straight segments. A plurality of fins are interposed between adjacent straight segments. A length of the bent segment before bending satisfies a formula: 5tπ(180−θ)/180+2T | 2011-10-13 |
20110247792 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A heat exchanger | 2011-10-13 |
20110247793 | SUPPORT FOR A HELICAL COIL INSERTED IN A HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE - A helical coil is supported inside a heat exchanger tube by at least one inside protrusion on the inside wall of the tube, the at least one protrusion supports the helical coil on a contact point of the helical coil against downwards movement in the tube and supports the helical coil on the end point of the helical coil against rotational movement in a first rotational direction relative to the tube. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247794 | FLATTENED TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Flattened tubes for use in heat exchangers and other systems and associated methods of manufacture and use are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, a method of manufacturing a flattened tube for use in a heat exchanger includes forming a plurality of generally parallel ridges on an internal surface of a generally round tube. The tube can be radially compressed into a generally oblong cross-sectional shape. Individual ridges can be spot welded together at contact points to form a plurality of fluid channels. The ridges can be formed in a generally helical path on the internal surface of the tube. Selected ridges can extend further from the internal surface than other ridges. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247795 | SLIM TYPE HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device for transferring heat generated by a heat-producing element to a heat-dissipating element, includes a graphene plate, a main casing and a supporting plate. The graphene plate, in the form of relatively thin structure, has a first dissipation portion and a second dissipation portion extending from the first dissipation portion. The main casing, generally a planar structure, encloses the graphene plate therein, and has a first dissipation opening exposing the first dissipation portion of the graphene plate. The supporting plate extends integrally from the main casing in order to support the second dissipation portion of the graphene plate. The heat-producing element is inserted through the first dissipation opening in order to mount the same on the first dissipation portion of the graphene plate while the heat-dissipating element is mounted on the second dissipation portion of the graphene plate. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247796 | HEAT SINK - A heat sink includes a main body, a base formed on a bottom of the main body, and a conducting member attached to a bottom of the base. The heat exchange coefficient of the conducting member is higher than the heat exchange coefficient of the base. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247797 | Plate Heat Exchanger - The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger for treatment of a medium, comprising a number of compression-molded heat exchanger plates, which are successively provided in a plate package and which form first plate interspaces and second plate interspaces, wherein the first plate interspaces and the second plate interspaces are provided in an alternating order in the plate package, where the inlet and outlets of the heat exchanger plate located in a centre portion of the plate heat exchanger, and where the plate package is arranged between end plates on each side of the plate package, where at least one of the end plates are provided with connections in a centre portion of the at least one end plate and that the location of the connections on the at least one end plate correspond to the location of the inlet and outlets of the heat exchanger plate. To be published together with | 2011-10-13 |
20110247798 | TUBING HANGER RUNNING TOOL WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a subsurface safety valve (SSV) biased toward a closed position, and configured to open by application of hydraulic pressure. The system also includes a tubing hanger running tool (THRT), including a conduit in fluid communication with the SSV, and a pressure release valve fluidly coupled to the conduit. The pressure release valve is configured to maintain sufficient hydraulic pressure within the conduit to hold the SSV in an open position while the pressure release valve is in a closed position. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247799 | TUBING HANGER RUNNING TOOL WITH INTEGRATED LANDING FEATURES - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a tubing hanger running tool (THRT) configured to position a tubing hanger within a wellhead. The THRT includes an integrated pressure equalization system including a tube having a first end in fluid communication with an annulus of the wellhead, and a second end in fluid communication with a control line. The integrated pressure equalization system also includes a piston disposed within the tube. The piston is configured to move within the tube to balance a pressure differential between a first fluid within the annulus and a second fluid within the control line. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247800 | DOWNHOLE FILTER TOOL - Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247801 | SCREEN DEVICE AND DOWNHOLE SCREEN - A screen device includes a foam body having a passageway that extends longitudinally through the foam body, the foam body has an open cell structure such that at least two surfaces of the foam body are in fluidic communication with one another through the foam body. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247802 | BARRIER METHODS FOR USE IN SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS - Systems and methods used in treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some embodiments also generally relate to barriers that have novel components therein. Such barriers may be obtained by using the systems and methods described. Some embodiments also generally relate to systems, methods, and/or processes for treating fluid produced from the subsurface formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247803 | SIGNAL PROPAGATION ACROSS GAPS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to monitor a first condition associated with transmitting or receiving a signal in a formation or on a drill string, or both, over a first selected interval of a drill string located down hole; to monitor a second condition associated with transmitting or receiving the signal in the formation or on the drill string or both, over a second selected interval of the drill string; to compare the first condition to the second condition to provide a comparison result; and based on the comparison result, to select one of the first selected interval or the second selected interval to transmit or receive the signal in the formation or on the drill string, or both. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247804 | WASTE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A waste processing system including a first container having an inlet and an outlet, a separator in fluid communication with the first container, and a mechanical degrading device configured to receive an overflow from the separator. Also, a method of processing drilling waste including providing drilling waste to a source, transferring drilling waste from the source to a first container, and pumping drilling waste from the first container to a separator. The method also including receiving an overflow from the separator in a mechanical degrading device, processing the overflow in the mechanical degrading device, and discharging the processed overflow from the mechanical degrading device to a second container. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247805 | INSULATED CONDUCTOR HEATERS WITH SEMICONDUCTOR LAYERS - A heater used to heat a subsurface formation includes an electrical conductor, a semiconductor layer at least partially surrounding the electrical conductor, an insulation layer at least partially surrounding the electrical conductor, an electrically conductive sheath at least partially surrounding the insulation layer. The heater may be located in an opening in the subsurface formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247806 | ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW HEATING OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS WITH CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL IN WELLBORE - A first wellbore includes a substantially horizontal or inclined portion in a hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation. A first conductor having electrically conductive material is at least partially positioned in the first wellbore. At least one conducting material substantially surrounds the first conductor in the first wellbore. A second conductor having a substantially horizontal or inclined portion is located in the hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation. The second conductor includes electrically conductive material. At least one conducting material substantially surrounds the second conductor. A power supply is coupled to the first conductor to electrically excite the electrically conductive materials of the first conductor such that current flows between the electrically conductive materials in the first conductor, through at least a portion of the formation, to the second conductor, and the current resistively heats at least a portion of the formation between the two conductors. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247807 | ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW HEATING OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS WITH TAPERED COPPER THICKNESS - A first conductor is positioned in the substantially horizontal or inclined portion of a first wellbore. The first conductor includes electrically conductive material. A portion of the first conductor positioned in the first wellbore includes copper coupled to the electrically conductive material. The copper tapers from a larger thickness at a first end of the portion to a smaller thickness at a second end of the portion. A power supply coupled to the first conductor electrically excites the electrically conductive materials of the first conductor such that current flows between the electrically conductive materials in the first conductor, through at least a portion of the formation, to a second conductor located in the hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation, and the current resistively heats at least a portion of the formation between the two conductors. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247808 | LEAK DETECTION IN CIRCULATED FLUID SYSTEMS FOR HEATING SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - A method of treating a subsurface formation includes circulating at least one molten salt through at least one conduit of a conduit-in-conduit heater located in the formation to heat hydrocarbons in the formation to at least a mobilization temperature of the hydrocarbons. At least some of the hydrocarbons are produced from the formation. An electrical resistance of at least one of the conduits of the conduit-in-conduit heater is assessed to assess a presence of a leak in at least one of the conduits. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247809 | METHODOLOGIES FOR TREATMENT OF HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS USING STAGED PYROLYZATION - Methods for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some methods include providing heat from a plurality of heaters to a section of the hydrocarbon containing formation; controlling the heat from the plurality of heaters such that an average temperature in at least a majority of a first portion of the section is above a pyrolyzation temperature; providing heat from the plurality of heaters to a second portion substantially above the first portion of the section after heating the first portion for a selected time; controlling the heat from the plurality of heaters such that an average temperature in the second portion is sufficient to allow the second portion to expand into the first portion; and producing hydrocarbons from the formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247810 | METHODS FOR HEATING WITH SLOTS IN HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS - Systems and methods for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some embodiments generally relate to systems, methods, and/or processes for treating fluid produced from the subsurface formation. Some methods include providing heat to a first section of the hydrocarbon containing formation from a plurality of heaters located in the formation; allowing the heat to transfer from the heaters to heat a portion of the first section to mobilize formation fluid; and producing formation fluid from the formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247811 | METHODS FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS BASED ON GEOLOGY - Systems and methods for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some method include providing heat to a section of the formation from a plurality of heaters located in the formation, allowing the heat to transfer from the heaters to heat a portion of the section to a selected temperature to generate an in situ deasphalting fluid in the section, contacting at least a portion of the in situ deasphalting fluid with hydrocarbons in the section to remove at least some asphaltenes from the hydrocarbons in the section, and producing at least a portion of the deasphalted hydrocarbons from the formation. The in situ deasphalting fluid may include hydrocarbons having a boiling range distribution between 35° C. and 260° C. at 0.101 MPa. A majority of the hydrocarbons in the section may have a boiling point greater than 260° C. at 0.101 MPa. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247812 | METHODS TO GRAVEL PACK A WELL USING EXPANDING MATERIALS - An apparatus and a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore comprising combining a carrier fluid, a first amount of particulates, and a second amount of particulates into a slurry, wherein the first amount of particulates have a first average size distribution and the second amount of particulates have a second average size distribution, wherein the first amount of particulates comprise an expanding material, placing the slurry in the wellbore, and lowering a screen into the slurry. An apparatus and a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising combining a carrier fluid, a first amount of particulates, a second amount of particulates, and a third amount of particulates into a slurry, wherein the first amount of particulates have a first average size distribution, the second amount of particulates have a second average size distribution, and the third amount of particulates have a third average size distribution, wherein the first average size distribution is at least two times larger than the second average size distribution, and wherein second average size distribution is at least two times larger than the third average size distribution, wherein at least one of the second amount of particulates and the third amount of particulates comprise a expanding material, positioning a screen in a wellbore, and circulating the slurry through the wellbore such that the first amount of particulates and the second amount of particulates are deposited on an outer surface of the screen. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLOW THROUGH A SAND SCREEN - A technique enables an improved filtering of sand, a desired distribution of produced or injected fluid, and a reduction in erosion of completion components positioned in a production or injection well. The technique employs a base pipe and a sand screen surrounding the base pipe. The base pipe comprises a plurality of flow restriction elements arranged in a selected pattern along the base pipe to provide a desired distribution of the fluid flowing into or out of the sand screen. The pattern of flow restriction elements also maintains a flow rate of the flowing fluid below an erosive flow rate across the entire sand screen. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247814 | FORMING BITUMEN BARRIERS IN SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS - Systems and methods used in treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some embodiments also generally relate to barriers and/or methods to seal barriers. A method used to treat a subsurface formation may include heating a portion of a formation adjacent to a plurality of wellbores to raise a temperature of the formation adjacent to the wellbores above a mobilization temperature of bitumen and below a pyrolysis temperature of hydrocarbons in the formation; and allowing the bitumen to move outwards from the wellbores towards a portion of the formation comprising water cooler than the mobilization temperature of the bitumen so that the bitumen solidifies in the formation to form a barrier. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247815 | Method and apparatus for single run cutting of well casing and forming subsurface lateral passages from a well - An apparatus and system for a single run process for well installations to cut or mill away a section of the casing of a well and then position an attached deflecting device to form radial boreholes or passages in a production formation that is intersected by the wellbore. This invention allows the lateral boreholes to be selectively oriented angularly upwardly or downwardly in relation to the casing space that has been formed or oriented in selectively radially spaced relation if desired. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247816 | Method and Apparatus for Increasing Well Productivity - This patent application discloses method and apparatus to cut an extended slot connecting a well to a substantial cross section of a desired producing formation whereby material can flow freely between the formation and the wellbore and at least partially overcome the flow limitations of low permeability formations without the environmental issues associated with hydraulic fracturing. It is further disclosed that the connection between said slot and the formation may be further enhanced by explosive or combustive processes that rapidly generate gas pressure within the large surface area of the slot, thereby changing its characteristics and forcing open additional fractures into the cross section of formation exposed to the slot. The method may significantly increase the recoverable percentage of natural gas from low permeability deposits such as shale and coal. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247817 | HELICAL WINDING OF INSULATED CONDUCTOR HEATERS FOR INSTALLATION - A method for installing two or more heaters in a subsurface formation includes providing a spool having a substantially helical configuration of two or more heaters that have been spooled on the spool. The helical configuration of heaters is unspooled from the spool and the helical configuration of heaters is installed into an opening in a subsurface formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247818 | VARIABLE THICKNESS INSULATED CONDUCTORS - A system used to heat a subsurface formation includes an elongated heater at least partially located in an opening in a hydrocarbon containing layer of the formation. The opening extends from the surface of the formation through an overburden section of the formation and into the hydrocarbon containing layer of the formation. The elongated heater includes an electrical conductor, an insulation layer at least partially surrounding the electrical conductor, and an electrically conductive sheath at least partially surrounding the insulation layer. The elongated heater tapers from a larger thickness at a first end of the heater to a smaller thickness at a second end of the heater. The first end is at or near the junction between the overburden section and the hydrocarbon containing layer and the second end is further into the hydrocarbon containing layer. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247819 | LOW TEMPERATURE INDUCTIVE HEATING OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - Electrical current flow is induced in a ferromagnetic conductor providing time-varying electrical current at a first frequency to an electrical conductor located in a formation. The ferromagnetic conductor at least partially surrounds and at least partially extends lengthwise around the electrical conductor. The ferromagnetic conductor resistively heats up to a first temperature of at most about 300° C. Water in the formation is vaporized with heat at the first temperature. Subsequently, time-varying electrical current at a second frequency is provided to the elongated electrical conductor to induce electrical current flow at the second frequency such that the ferromagnetic conductor resistively heats up to a second temperature above about 300° C. Heat transfers from the ferromagnetic conductor at the second temperature to at least a part of the formation to mobilize at least some hydrocarbons in the part of the formation. | 2011-10-13 |
20110247820 | METHODS FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS - Systems and methods for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some method include providing heat to a section of the formation from a plurality of heaters located in the formation, allowing the heat to transfer from the heaters to heat a portion of the section to a selected temperature to generate an in situ deasphalting fluid in the section, contacting at least a portion of the in situ deasphalting fluid with hydrocarbons in the section to remove at least some asphaltenes from the hydrocarbons in the section, and producing at least a portion of the deasphalted hydrocarbons from the formation. The in situ deasphalting fluid may include hydrocarbons having a boiling range distribution between 35° C. and 260° C. at 0.101 MPa. A majority of the hydrocarbons in the section may have a boiling point greater than 260° C. at 0.101 MPa. | 2011-10-13 |