42nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110253337 | CONTINUOUS CASTING METHOD AND NOZZLE HEATING DEVICE - In a continuous casting method, the outside surface of a continuous casting nozzle which supplies molten metal into a mold while immersed in the molten metal in the mold, is heated to 1000° C. or higher by a nozzle heating device comprising an external heater which performs radiant heating, while the molten metal passes through the continuous casting nozzle. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253338 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CLAD MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Equipment for manufacturing skin material of a clad material includes a casting apparatus which melts and mixes a metal for the skin material different from the core material in their component compositions, and casts the skin material; an ingot-cutting apparatus which cuts an ingot for skin material which is cast by the casting apparatus; and a conveying apparatus which conveys the ingot for skin material among each apparatus. The ingot-cutting apparatus is a slicing apparatus which slices the ingot for skin material into a predetermined thickness. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253339 | METHOD FOR EQUALIZATION OF THE HEAT TRANSFER OF A CAST PRODUCT DURING THE SOLIDIFICATION THEREOF ON A METAL CONVEYOR BELT OF A HORIZONTAL STRIP CASTING INSTALLATION - The method of casting near net-shape rectangular strands made of metal and the subsequent further processing the strands into metal strips includes applying pressure from above to the cast product ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253340 | THERMAL CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SEAT ASSEMBLIES - A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for controlling the climate control device. The control system includes an input device for providing a set point for the system. A first control unit of the control system is provided for the first thermal module and a second control unit is provided for the second thermal module. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253341 | AUXILIARY SUPPORTS FOR HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES - A method of manufacturing or modifying a tube set for a bundled tube heat exchanger, and corresponding apparatus, is provided. An elongated support member is attached to baffles in a heat exchanger. The elongated support member has opposed contoured tube-contacting surfaces and face contact surfaces. The opposed contoured tube-contacting surfaces receive, in close-fitting relation, the exterior surface of a portion of adjacent rows of tubes passing through baffle apertures. The elongated support member is positioned so that its face contact surface is adjacent to a face surface of the baffle, and the opposed contoured tube-contacting surfaces are adjacent to the exterior surfaces of the plurality of tubes. The elongated support member is attached, e.g., by welding, to the face surface of the baffle, in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the heat exchanger. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253342 | Cooling System for a Transporting Vehicle with a Plurality of Cooling Chambers - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for cooling at least one chamber of a transporting vehicle for chilled products by means of a cooling unit, preferably a tank for liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide, in which there is at least one cooling intermediate circuit having a heat exchange medium, the cooling intermediate circuit having a first heat exchanger for cooling the heat exchange medium by means of the cooling unit, each chamber in each case being assigned a second heat exchanger which can be connected on the primary side to the intermediate circuit and by means of which, on the secondary side, the air in the particular chamber can be cooled. There are preferably two or more chambers, each having a second heat exchanger, wherein the cooling intermediate circuit and a heating intermediate circuit, preferably having the same heat exchange medium, are arranged and connected in such a manner that each of the second heat exchangers can be connected either to the cooling intermediate circuit or the heating intermediate circuit. The heating intermediate circuit is particularly preferably connected via heat exchangers and a mechanically or electrically driven heat pump to the cooling intermediate circuit in such a manner that heat can be withdrawn from the cooling intermediate circuit and supplied to the heating intermediate circuit. In this manner, even a plurality of cooling chambers of a transporting vehicle are to be kept at any desired different temperatures in an energy-saving manner. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253343 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND HEAT EXCHANGER FOR INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE OF A SUBSTANCE WHICH IS INITIALLY IN AN AT LEAST PARTLY SOLIDIFIED STATE IN A CONTAINER - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for increasing the temperature of a substance which is initially in an at least partly solidified state in a container, where at least one heat exchanger is arranged in the container. One object is to obtain that the temperature of a substance may be changed relatively fast. This is obtained by having pumping means for displacing the substance, exchanging heat between a heat exchanger and the substance, displacing substance with the pumping means for increased heat exchange between the heat exchanger and the substance, as well as stirring the substance with the pumping means by displacing the substance inside the container. When the substance is displaced, then not only stagnant substance is in contact with the heat exchanger for heat exchange. The amount of substance in contact with the heat exchanger is thereby greatly increased, and the heat transfer is less dependent on thermal conductivity of the substance. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253344 | Protective structure - A protective structure, comprising a first material region having a surface facing the exterior and an inner boundary surface, wherein channels for conducting fluid are disposed between the outer surface and the inner boundary surface, and a second material region, which is thermally connected at least in sub-regions to the inner boundary surface of the first material region and which is porous, wherein in pores a reaction medium and/or cooling medium is stored and channels for conducting fluid extend as far as the inner boundary surface of the first material region. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253345 | HEAT TRANSPORTATION DEVICE PRODUCTION METHOD AND HEAT TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - [Object] To provide a low-cost production method for a heat transportation device with which efficient production with a small number of steps is possible. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253346 | AUXILLIARY RESERVOIR FOR A LIQUID SYSTEM - A liquid system for circulating a liquid through a circulation loop includes a liquid pump, a primary liquid reservoir and an auxiliary liquid reservoir. The liquid pump pressurizes liquid within the circulation loop. The primary liquid reservoir has a primary variable volume expandable to accommodate volumetric expansion of pressurized liquid up to a threshold volume. The auxiliary liquid reservoir has an auxiliary variable volume expandable only after the threshold volume is exceeded up to a maximum volume. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253347 | Vacuum Pumped Liquid Cooling System for Computers - A reliable, leak tolerant liquid cooling system with a backup air-cooling system for computers is provided. The system may use a vacuum pump and a liquid pump in combination to provide negative fluid pressure so that liquid does not leak out of the system near electrical components. The system distributes flow and pressure with a series of pressure regulating valves so that an array of computers can be serviced by a single cooling system. The system provides both air and liquid cooling so that if the liquid cooling system does not provide adequate cooling, the air cooling system will be automatically activated. A connector system is provided to automatically evacuate the liquid from the heat exchangers before they are disconnected. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253348 | IONIC THERMAL DISSIPATION DEVICE - An ionic thermal dissipation device includes an ionic wind generating system and a power system to drive the ionic wind generating system. The power system first converts external direct current power signals into alternating current (AC) power signals, and boosts the AC power signals. The power system doubles voltage of the boosted AC power signals, and rectifies the boosted AC power signals to generate high voltage direct current power signals to drive the ionic wind generating system. The power system also detects current signals generated by ion excitation of the ionic wind generating system, and regulates the high voltage direct current power signals according to the detected current signals. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253349 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING AN OPTIC - Devices are described herein which may comprise an optic having a non-planar surface, the non-planar surface having an optically active portion; and a flow guide directing gas upon the non-planar surface to produce turbulent flow on at least a portion of the optically active portion of the non-planar surface to cool the optic. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253350 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING CONVECTION THROUGH HEAT EXCHANGERS - In an apparatus for enhancing convection of air at a working element of a heat exchanger, a main flow of air is directed toward the working element. A priming flow of pressurized air is provided to impinge upon the working element, to disrupt a stagnant boundary layer adjacent the working element, and to thereby enhance the main flow of air. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253351 | Heat Transfer Reduction Apparatus - A heat transfer reduction apparatus and method for an article is disclosed that includes a first surrounding sidewall having a first base and an opposite first closure. The first sidewall, base, and closure all define a first interior, wherein a portion of the first sidewall is in contact with a first portion of the article. Also, a second surrounding sidewall that has a second base and an opposite second closure. The second sidewall, base, and closure all define a second interior, wherein a portion of the second sidewall is in contact with a second portion of the article. Further, a moldable insulating material is disposed within the first and second interiors. The first and second sidewalls form a separable clamshell interface to one another forming about the article first and second portions. Also included is structure for retaining the first and second sidewalls to one another at the clamshell interface. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253352 | Condenser - A first header tank to which first heat exchange tubes of third and fourth heat exchange paths are connected and a second header tank to which second heat exchange tubes of first and second heat exchange paths are connected are provided at one end of a condenser. The upper end of the first header tank is located above the lower end of the second header tank. The first header tank has a function of separating gas and liquid from each other and storing the liquid. A spacer is disposed between the first header tank and the second header tank. The spacer includes a first portion which comes into contact with and is brazed to the first header tank, and a second portion which comes into contact with and is brazed to the second header tank. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253353 | Condenser - A condenser has, at one end, a first header tank to which first heat exchange tubes of third and fourth heat exchange paths are connected and a second header tank to which second heat exchange tubes of first and second heat exchange paths are connected. The upper end of the first header tank is located above the lower end of the second header tank. The first header tank has a branching control section promoting a flow of liquid-phase refrigerant from the first header tank into the first heat exchange tubes of the fourth heat exchange path. The branching control section includes a space forming member which forms a closed refrigerant inflow space communicating with the first heat exchange tubes, and a liquid accumulation space. The space forming member has a communication portion for communication between a lower portion of the refrigerant inflow space and the liquid accumulation space. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253354 | Condenser - A first header tank to which first heat exchange tubes of third and fourth heat exchange paths are connected and a second header tank to which second heat exchange tubes of first and second heat exchange paths are connected are provided at one end of a condenser. The upper end of the first header tank is located above the lower end of the second header tank. The first header tank has a function of separating gas and liquid and storing the liquid. The first heat exchange tubes have projecting portions at their ends located on the side toward the first header tank. A corrosion prevention member having a function of corroding sacrificially for the first heat exchange tubes is disposed in a clearance between the projecting portion of the upper-end first heat exchange tube and the lower end of the second header tank. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253355 | LED LAMP RADIATOR - An LED lamp radiator comprising a generally ring-shaped upper base member; a generally ring-shaped lower base member; a plurality of fins fixedly attached to the upper base member and the lower base member, forming a generally cylindrical shape. Each of the plurality of fins having an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being fixedly attached to a periphery of the upper base member, the lower portion being fixedly attached to a periphery of the lower base member, and the middle portion being configured for physically separating the upper base member and the lower base member. The LED lamp radiator further comprising a support plate removably secured to the upper base member, the support plate configured for supporting an LED lamp within the generally cylindrical shape formed by the upper base member, the lower base member and the plurality of fins. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253356 | Replacement Fitting and Method of Installing Same - A replacement fitting assembly for a pipe is disclosed including a split connector with a first wall portion having a first externally threaded portion and a first support portion, and a second wall portion having a second externally threaded portion and a second support portion, the first and second outer wall portions being configured to be aligned with one another to form a tubular opening, and a fastener having a side wall defining a central longitudinal opening, the side wall including an internally threaded nut portion configured to engage the first and second externally threaded portions of the connector, and an extension portion adjacent the nut portion, the side wall having a gap configured to permit lateral entry of a pipe into the longitudinal opening. A method of replacing a fitting assembly also is described. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253357 | HEAT SINK PROVIDING REDISTRIBUTED AIRFLOW THERETHROUGH - An exemplary heat sink includes elongated fins stacked together. Each of the fins includes a first dissipating portion and a second dissipating portion arranged in turn along a longitudinal axis of the fin. The first dissipating portion and the second dissipating portion of each fin are offset from each other along a stacked axis of the fins. An opening is defined in each fin between the first dissipating portion and the second dissipating portion thereof. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253358 | LAMP ASSEMBLY - A lamp assembly is provided, including a light source, a thermal module, a connecting member, and an adapter electrically connected to the light source. The thermal module includes a first thermal member and a second thermal member. The first and second thermal members respectively have a plurality of first and second fins which are arranged in a staggered manner. The second thermal member forms a plurality of through holes for heat dissipation. The light source is disposed on the second thermal member, and the connecting member connects the thermal module with the adapter. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING AIR FLOW, CARBON DIOXIDE OR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING - An apparatus and a method for controlling an HVAC system in a building are provided. The apparatus may include: (a) sensors provided at different locations inside and outside of the building each providing an electrical output signal representative of a measured condition, wherein the sensors sense two or more of the following conditions: temperature, carbon dioxide and volatile organic compound conditions; (b) an embedded computer receiving the electrical output signals of the sensors and based upon which provides a plurality of output control signals; and (c) HVAC actuators operating in accordance with the output control signals, wherein the HVAC actuators affect a climatic condition or an air quality condition at one or more locations where the sensors are located. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253360 | HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM AND HEAT DISSIPATION METHOD - A heat dissipation system suited for dissipating heat of a heat source. The heat dissipation system includes at least one flow channel, at least one electrode pair, and a control unit. The flow channel passing through the heat source has at least two openings. The electrode pair disposed in the flow channel is near the openings. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrode pair to control the voltage of the electrode pair, so that the electrode pair is discharged to ionize the air nearby, and to produce an ionized flow in the flow channel. The control unit controls a polarity and a magnitude of the voltage of the electrode pair to change the direction and the speed of the ionized flow, so that the ionized flow flows out of or into the flow channel from at least one of the openings. A heat dissipation method is also provided. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253361 | Fluid power conducting swivel - A casing running tool capable of handling pipe and tubing has fluid power conducting channels leading from stationary to rotating components, through a swivel. The swivel has a plurality of fluid channels, each confined by dynamic seals that rub peripherally on mating seal surfaces. The seals are carried on at least one piston that is movable, on command, to carry the seals out of contact with the peripherally rubbing surfaces. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253362 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253363 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253364 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING DENSITY IN A CASED-HOLE WELLBORE - The invention relates to techniques, such as a system for generating a density of a cased wellbore. The system includes at least one downhole tool deployable into the cased wellbore, a radiation source supportable by the downhole tool for passing radiation through the subterranean formation, at least one detector supportable by the downhole tool for measuring the radiation, and a measurement tool for generating at least one apparent density log from the measured radiation. The measurement tool has at least one quality indicator tool for generating at least one quality indicator and for generating at least one compensated density log based on the apparent density log and the quality indicator whereby error is removed therefrom. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253365 | Methods for Removing Residual Polymer From a Hydraulic Fracture - Viscoelastic surfactant (VES) gelled aqueous fluids containing water, a VES in an amount effective to increase the viscosity of the water, and an internal breaker may be useful in removing a residual polymer from a hydraulic fracture. Optionally, a pseudo-crosslinker may be present to further improve the properties related to treatment fluid placement and polymer clean-up. A plurality of aliquots of VES gelled fluid may be injected into a subterranean formation. A stop-start interval may exist between the injection of each aliquot. The VES gelled fluid may contact at least some of the residual polymer in the hydraulic fracture, and a broken fluid is formed once the viscosity of the VES gelled fluid is reduced with the internal breaker. At least a portion of the residual polymer and a majority of the broken fluid may be removed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253366 | CURABLE FIBER - Fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and a curable resin. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a plurality of fibers, with some of the fibers comprising a first thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature up to 120° C and some of the fibers comprising a curable resin. The fibers have an aspect ratio of at least 2:1 and a maximum cross-sectional dimension up to 60 micrometers. Fluid compositions containing the fibers and methods of contacting a subterranean formation using the fibers are also disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253367 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253368 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat solvent within a subterranean region wherein the heated solvent, vapor, contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253369 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253370 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF HEAVY OIL USING MICROWAVES - A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H | 2011-10-20 |
20110253371 | DILUENT-ENHANCED IN-SITU COMBUSTION HYDROCARBON RECOVERY PROCESS - A modified process for recovering oil from an underground reservoir using the an in situ combustion process. A diluent, namely a hydrocarbon condensate, is injected within a separate wellbore, or alternatively within said separate wellbore and via tubing in a horizontal wellbore portion, preferably proximate the toe, of a vertical-horizontal well pair, to increase mobility of oil. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253372 | PARTICLES COMPRISING BLOCKED ISOCYANATE RESIN AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A WELLBORE USING THE SAME - A plurality of solid particles including a thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature in a range from 50° C. to 180° C. and a blocked isocyanate resin; optionally at least some of the particles in the plurality of solid particles comprise both the thermoplastic composition and the blocked isocyanate resin. A composition comprising the plurality of particles dispersed in a fluid is also disclosed. A method of modifying a wellbore within a geological formation is also disclosed. The method includes introducing the fluid composition into the wellbore. A method of making a plurality of particles, for example, to use in the fluid composition, is also disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253373 | TRANSPORT AND ANALYSIS DEVICE FOR USE IN A BOREHOLE - A fluid conveyable device having an interior space receives a payload that may be transported along at least a section of a borehole. The device includes a access control member for conveying the payload between the interior and the exterior of the fluid conveyable device. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253374 | Geochemical Control of Fracturing Fluids - Treatments and compounds useful in subterranean formations are discussed, with particular attention to fracturing treatments where particulates and/or surfaces may be subject to water intrusion. Certain methods pertain to utilizing diagenesis source material to create porous structures in a subterranean formation. Such porous structures may be formed of consolidated particulates and/or diagenic product. Certain methods pertain to analyzing and/or quantifying the effects of the other methods disclosed herein. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253375 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM FORMATION EFFLUENTS - An apparatus and related methods for removing hazardous trace elements from hydrocarbon reservoir effluent is implemented by placing an adsorbing volume of material designed to adsorb the hazardous trace elements into the vicinity of a producing formation face at a downhole location; and letting the reservoir effluent flow through the volume of adsorbing material | 2011-10-20 |
20110253376 | TOOL FOR REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A WELLBORE - An assembly for removing debris and/or conducting a wellbore operation may include a mandrel, a sliding sleeve rotationally coupled to the mandrel, and a flushing sleeve coupled to the sliding sleeve. A releasable connection may temporarily prevent axial movement between the sliding sleeve and the mandrel. A downhole tool may be coupled to the mandrel to conduct the wellbore operation. The flushing sleeve may be hydraulically actuated to an extended position ahead of the downhole tool. A method of removing debris from a wellbore and conducting a wellbore operation may include lowering an assembly into the wellbore, supplying pressurized fluid into the wellbore using the assembly to remove debris from the wellbore, and moving a downhole tool to a position where at least a portion of the downhole tool is disposed outside of the assembly to conduct the wellbore operation. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253377 | Testing Subsea Umbilicals - An aspect encompasses a method of testing a subsea umbilical where a first portion of testing is performed on the subsea umbilical, the testing comprising hydraulic testing and at least one of electrical or optical testing, and a second portion of the testing is performed independent of a diver or an ROV. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253378 | SUBSEA WELLHEAD PROVIDING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO A CASING ANNULUS - A subsea wellhead assembly includes a wellhead body which disposed to support an isolation sleeve for a production tree and to support below the isolation sleeve a production casing hanger for a production casing string. The body also supports a second casing string outside the production casing string whereby to form an annulus between the casing strings. The body includes a passageway which is in communication with the annulus near a lower end of the body and extends upwardly within the wall of the body towards the upper end of the body. A valve is accommodated in the upper part of the body and provides controlled communication between the passageway and a port which can be coupled to the isolation sleeve. The valve is controllable from a production tree in particular is moveable between an open position and a closed position in response to fluid pressure applied to the valve from a production tree by way of the isolation sleeve. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253379 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING AN EXISTING SUBSEA ARRANGED OIL PRODUCTION WELL, AND A THUS MODIFIED OIL PRODUCTION WELL - Method to modify an existing subsea arranged oil production well having installed a hydraulically operated downhole valve, characterized in using coiled tubing technology to: arrange an electrically operated downhole pump in the production tubing, lock the hydraulically operated downhole valve in an open position by placing a sleeve body in the open positioned valve, arrange an electrically operated downhole valve above the downhole pump. A modified oil production well. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253380 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING FLUIDS FROM A WELL AND/OR INJECTING FLUIDS INTO A WELL - Methods and apparatus for diverting fluids either into or from a well are described. Some embodiments include a diverter conduit that is located in a bore of a tree. The invention relates especially but not exclusively to a diverter assembly connected to a wing branch of a tree. Some embodiments allow diversion of fluids out of a tree to a subsea processing apparatus followed by the return of at least some of these fluids to the tree for recovery. Alternative embodiments provide only one flowpath and do not include the return of any fluids to the tree. Some embodiments can be retro-fitted to existing trees, which can allow the performance of a new function without having to replace the tree. Multiple diverter assembly embodiments are also described. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253381 | SUBSEA WELLHEAD WITH SEGMENTED FATIGUE REDUCTION SLEEVE - A subsea wellhead comprises a generally cylindrical body including a lower extension for forming an annular space for a cement column between the lower extension and an outer conductor. The extension carries a multiplicity of interfitting rings forming a sleeve which facilitates the flexure of the extension in the presence of the cement column. Each ring may comprise an inner flange for disposition adjacent the outside of the extension and an outer flange for fitment over the inner flange of an adjacent ring. The outer flange may have a radial through-bore. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253382 | PLUNGER FOR PERFORMING ARTIFICIAL LIFT OF WELL FLUIDS - A plunger for removing fluid from a gas producing well has a fluid path through the plunger body, a narrow passageway within the fluid path, and a central orifice at an end of the passageway. The plunger may have a lip within the fluid path spaced above the central orifice. The lip interacts with gas and fluid exiting the central orifice when the plunger is rising within the gas producing well. The plunger may have a bypass valve to allow the plunger to fall while the well is flowing, and may have a central constriction to regulate the rate of falling. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253383 | System and method for servicing a wellbore - Disclosed herein is a wellbore servicing system, comprising a tubular string, a first sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the first sleeve system comprising a first sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a first ported case, the first sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the first ported case by a first restrictor while the first restrictor is enabled, and a first delay system configured to selectively restrict movement of the first sliding sleeve relative to the first ported case while the first restrictor is disabled; a second sleeve system incorporated within the tubular string, the second sleeve system comprising a second sliding sleeve at least partially carried within a second ported case, the second sleeve system being selectively restricted from movement relative to the second ported case by a second restrictor while the second restrictor is enabled. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253384 | MULTI-LOCK ADAPTERS FOR INDEPENDENT SCREWED WELLHEADS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A multi-lock adapter used to inject high-pressure well stimulation fluids through an independent screwed wellhead includes an adapter pin having a central passageway with an internal diameter at least as large as a passageway through the wellhead. A lockdown flange secures the adapter pin to a casing mandrel of the wellhead. The lockdown flange ensures that stress on connection points to the screwed independent wellhead due to elevated fluid pressures used for well stimulation procedures does not exceed engineered specifications. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253385 | Device, Method and Use for Transfer of Equipment for a Wireline Operation in a Well - Device for transfer of equipment for a wireline operation in a well connected to a drilling derrick via a top drive. The device comprises a beam structured for releasable connection to said top drive; wherein the beam is structured in a manner allowing it to extend, when in its position of use, transversely relative to a centre line between the top drive and the well; wherein the beam is provided with at least one hoisting device with a lifting line for vertical movement of said equipment; wherein a support point for the lifting line is connected to the beam and is structured so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the beam, whereby said equipment may be moved horizontally relative to said centre line; and wherein said hoisting device and support point are structured for remote-controlled operation. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253386 | ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING A TOOL WITH A POSITIONAL BIAS - An anchor system including a housing having a radial opening therein. A piston disposed within the housing and translatable therein. A slip in operable communication with the piston such that translation of the piston axially of the housing causes movement of the slip radially of the housing. The slip having a contact face that is nonparallel to an axis of the housing and nonparallel to a surface against which the slip is configured to be set. A method for anchoring a tool is included. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253387 | CEMENTING WHIPSTOCK APPARATUS AND METHODS - A technique facilitates sidetracking by eliminating one or more trips downhole. The technique comprises delivering a sidetracking system downhole into a wellbore, and utilizing a component of the sidetracking system to grip a wall of the wellbore. The sidetracking system may comprise a whipstock assembly and a running/stinger assembly in which the stinger assembly is designed for disconnection from the whipstock assembly after delivery downhole. After disconnecting the stinger assembly, the sidetracking system enables delivery of cement slurry down through the stinger assembly to form a cement plug at a desired location. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253388 | INSERTION OF A PACKOFF INTO A WELLHEAD - Apparatus for the insertion of a pack-off into a recess in a bore of a wellhead body comprises an activating sleeve which has a portion disposed for engagement with the pack-off for the movement of the pack-off into the recess and body portions shaped for location on a datum member within the bore. The activating sleeve includes a plurality of apertures circumferentially spaced about the activating sleeve. A running tool which is adapted to move said activating sleeve into engagement with the packoff carries spring-loaded dogs each disposed in one of the apertures. Each of a plurality of releasing pins is positioned such that it enters a respective one of the apertures when the activating sleeve has caused the packoff to be located in the recess. The entry of the pins into the apertures causes depression of the dogs out of the apertures and allows the consequent release of the activating sleeve from the running tool. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253389 | SINGLE TRIP POSITIVE LOCK ADJUSTABLE HANGER LANDING SHOULDER DEVICE - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a landing assembly. The landing assembly includes a top ring. The landing assembly also includes a bottom ring disposed axially below the top ring. A radially interior surface of the top ring is configured to engage a radially exterior surface of the bottom ring via first threading. The landing assembly also includes a lock ring disposed between the top ring and the bottom ring on a radially exterior side of the landing assembly. The landing assembly further includes a landing ring disposed axially below the bottom ring. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253390 | CONTROL LINE RUNNING SYSTEM - A control line running system includes a control line storage unit and a guiding system having a guiding device and a guide rail for guiding a control line from the control line storage unit toward a well center. The system may also include a control line manipulator assembly for moving the control line toward a tubular and a control line clamp for attaching the control line to the tubular. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253391 | Sand Control Screen Assembly Having Remotely Disabled Reverse Flow Control Capability - A flow control screen having a fluid flow path between a perforated section of a base pipe and a filter medium positioned around a blank pipe section of the base pipe. A valve assembly, including a piston body and a valve plug, is disposed within the fluid flow path. The piston body has an internal seat and a collet assembly that is radially outwardly constrained in a first operating position of the piston body to retain the valve plug therein and radially outwardly unconstrained in a second operating position of the piston body. Reverse flow is initially prevented as an internal differential pressure seats the valve plug on the internal seat and causes the piston body to shift to the second operating position upon reaching a predetermined threshold. Thereafter, an external differential pressure causes the valve plug to be expelled through the collet assembly, thereby no longer preventing reverse flow. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253392 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLOW IN A WELLBORE - A technique enables control over flow in a wellbore with a flow control system. The flow control system combines a flow reduction mechanism with a flow control device, such as a valve. The flow reduction mechanism comprises a closure member which can be selectively moved between an unactuated and actuated position, allowing relatively greater flow through the flow control device in the unactuated position. The flow reduction mechanism actuates prior to or in conjunction with the flow control device to reduce flow and thus reduce the loading forces that would otherwise act against the flow control mechanism upon closure of the flow control device. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253393 | SWELLABLE DOWNHOLE DEVICE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT PROFILE - A swellable packer device upon exposure to brine in a well. The device may be swellable to a substantially constant profile in spite of significant fluctuations in brine concentrations. Thus, the likelihood of packer failure due to under-swelling or over-swelling is reduced. Indeed, the packer may be employed for long-term operations or isolations ranging from a couple of weeks to twenty years or more without undue concern over packer failure from under or over swelling. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253394 | MODIFYING EXPANSION FORCES BY ADDING COMPRESSION - A method for expanding a tubular in a borehole, the tubular having upper and lower ends, the system comprises a) applying a compressive load to the upper end of the tubular and b) expanding the tubular by moving an expansion device relative to the tubular while maintaining the compressive load. Step a) may include resting a weight on the upper end of the tubular or applying hydraulic pressure to the upper end of the tubular. The lower end of the tubular may engage the formation before step b) or as a result of step b). | 2011-10-20 |
20110253395 | Non-Differential Dry Pipe Valve and Fire Suppression System and Method Thereof - A non-differential dry pipe valve and fire suppression system are provided. The fire suppression system includes at least one inlet pipe, at least one outlet pipe, and a first valve assembly. The inlet pipe is at least partially filled with a fluid substance, wherein the fluid substance creates a first pressure in the inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the inlet pipe and contains a gaseous fluid, wherein the gaseous fluid creates a second pressure in the outlet pipe. The first valve assembly is in fluid communication between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, wherein the fluid substance enters the outlet pipe through the valve when the second pressure is altered to a predetermined pressure. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253396 | INERT GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF AN EXTINGUISHING FIRES IN A PROTECTED ROOM - The invention relates to an inert gas fire-extinguishing system for reducing the risk of and extinguishing fires in a protected room. So as to have the inerting of the protected room ensue according to different variable sequences of events, the inert gas fire-extinguishing system includes a pressure-reducing device having at least two parallel branches, wherein each parallel branch has a pressure-reducing mechanism. Each parallel branch is connectable to a high-pressure collecting line and a low-pressure extinguishing line via a controllable valve, whereby each pressure-reducing mechanism is designed to reduce a high input pressure to a low output pressure according to a known pressure-reducing characteristic curve. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253397 | FIRE FIGHTING MONITOR - A fire-fighting monitor includes a body that has a fluid passageway and an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is adapted to mount to a base on a fire truck, and the body is configured so that the outlet is rotatable about a vertical axis over a 360 degree range of motion. In addition, the body is configured such that the outlet is rotatable about a horizontal axis over one range of motion of about 195 degrees in one form and about 270 degrees in another form. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253398 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING SPONTANEOUS FIRING OF STORED COAL - Thermocouples are suspended to extend vertically and centrally of a coal reservoir to sense temperatures of coal at vertically plural points. When at least one of temperatures of coal sensed exceeds a preset temperature, a purge command signal is output by a controller to an inert gas valve. When a temperature increase rate of at least one of the coal temperatures sensed exceeds a preset rate, a water spraying command signal is output by the controller to a water spraying valve. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253399 | SOIL AND VEGETATION TOOL - Provided is a landscaping attachment for use with a landscape trimmer having a rotational drive mechanism. The landscaping attachment includes a ring having an outer surface and an inner surface, with the ring being rotatable about a rotation axis. An attachment plate is connected to the ring and is configured to be engageable with the rotational drive mechanism. The landscape attachment further includes a blade having a proximal end portion and an opposing distal end portion. The proximal end portion is connected to the ring and the distal end portion is disposed radially outward from the ring. The blade defines a cutting plane about the rotation axis as the ring rotates. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253400 | GROUND WORKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a ground working device comprising a carrier implement, a mast that forms a mast sequence and has a lower mast part, which is linked to the carrier implement, an upper mast part and at least one mast extension piece, whereby for the purpose of increasing the mast length the mast extension piece can be inserted into the mast sequence between lower mast part and upper mast part and whereby for the purpose of reducing the mast length the mast extension piece can be released from the upper mast part and the lower mast part and removed from the mast sequence, and, with the mast extension piece removed, the upper mast part can be fixed directly on the lower mast part, a work sledge which is guided in a displaceable manner along the mast, and at least one feed rope for displacing the work sledge, which runs at least in some areas longitudinally of the mast. The ground working device according to the invention is characterized in that a reel for receiving slack rope is provided that develops on the feed rope when the mast extension piece is removed from the mast sequence and the upper mast part is fixed directly on the lower mast part. The invention also relates to a method for operating a ground working device of such type. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253401 | Hand-Guided Work Apparatus - A hand-guided work apparatus includes a combustion engine to drive a work tool. The combustion engine includes a crankcase ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253402 | Battery Pack and Cordless Power Tool Having The Same - A compact battery pack with high handling ability and restraining degradation of battery cells. The battery pack includes an insertion portion to be inserted into a handle portion of a cordless power tool and an accommodation portion in which all battery cells are accommodatable. A protection board with a protection circuit that protects batteries against overcharge and over-discharge is installed in the insertion portion. A switching element is connected between the battery cells and a drive motor of the power tool. An air passage in communication with the battery pack is formed within the handle and a main housing of the cordless power tool. The switching element is positioned at the air passage. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253403 | MULTI-MODE DRILL WITH MODE COLLAR - A drill includes a housing and a motor coupled to an output member by a transmission. The transmission can selectively couple the output member to an output spindle through a low speed output gear or a high speed output gear for rotating the output spindle at a first speed or a second speed, respectively. Alternatively or additionally, a low speed mode can be provided by actuating an electronic switch that limits the speed of the motor. A rotatably fixed hammer member and a rotatable hammer member can be mounted around the output spindle. A mode collar can be rotatably mounted on the housing and around the output member for movement to positions that correspond to various mode of operation, including a low speed mode, a high speed mode, and a hammer-drilling mode. In the hammer-drilling mode, the transmission operates in the high speed mode. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253404 | HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - A hand-held power tool, has a main element having a tool axis, a center of gravity, and a normal axis which extends perpendicular to the tool axis and through the center of gravity, and the tool axis and the normal axis define a plane of motion, a handle supported in the plane of motion such that it is movable relative to the main element, a spring unit connecting the handle with the main element, the spring unit including a spring element and is provided to at least substantially define a trajectory of at least one portion of the handle in the plane of motion under an influence of a load force which is triggered when the handle is moved out of a neutral position and approaches the main element which is stationary, the handle having a handle body, a rotary element which connects the handle body and the main element and in interaction with the spring unit defines a joint-free rotation axis about which the handle rotates in the plane of motion when a motion takes place relative to the main element, and wherein the rotary element is supported such that it is rotatable relative to the main element and to the handle body. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253405 | Oscillating power tool - An oscillating power tool comprises a motor and an oscillating driving shaft driven by the motor. The driving shaft has a longitudinal axis and a free end. The free end has a flange. The flange of the free end has a securing section on one face. The securing section comprises at least two protrusions which are independent from each other. Each protrusion has at least three tips. As a result of this arrangement, a working tool may be fixed securely and reliably to the driving shaft of the oscillating power tool. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253406 | PORTABLE POWER TOOL BATTERY - A portable power tool battery has at least one fuse holder. The fuse holder is provided for detachably attaching a fuse situated in the fuse holder in a form-fitting and/or force-locking manner. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253407 | SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH COOLED BY MEANS OF INTERNAL CAVITY FILLED WITH LIQUID OR GASEOUS COOLANT - When testing or powering up a magnet in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, a switch ( | 2011-10-20 |
20110253408 | Method and System for a Down-hole Cable having a Liquid Bonding Material - A system and method for a down-hole cable with a liquid bonding system is provided. Generally, the system contains at least one insulated conductor fully insulated by an insulation coating. An armor shell is positioned exterior to the insulating coating and fully surrounds the insulated conductor. A liquid bonding material is applied between at least a portion of an exterior surface of the insulation coating and at least a portion of an interior surface of the armor shell, wherein the liquid bonding material creates a bond between the insulation coating and the armor shell. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253409 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR INSULATOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A coaxial cable connector having an insulator is provided, the connector insulator including a body having a circumferential surface and a central longitudinal axis, the body having a first axial end and a second axial end and having a first reentrant cavity extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein at least a portion of a wall surface of the first reentrant cavity is oblique to a central axis of the body. A corresponding method of insulating a coaxial cable connector is disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253410 | HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTION AND ELECTRIC RAIL VEHICLE HAVING A HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTION - A high-voltage connection between two post insulators which can be moved relative to one another. In order to be able to implement such a high-voltage connection in the most compact form possible with regard to insulating air gaps, the high-voltage connection has a current conduction rod, which is surrounded by an insulating body and mounted at one end thereof on the one post insulator at an adjustable distance and at the other end thereof is held on the other post insulator. Outgoing current leads are connected to each end of the current conduction rod. An electric rail vehicle has at least two cars, each having a high-voltage line run in the roof and each having a post insulator on the roof in the area of the mutually facing ends of the cars. The high-voltage connection according to the invention is used in order to achieve an aerodynamically favorable design in the bridging area of the roof area of the cars. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253411 | Techniques for Marking Translucent Product Housings - Techniques or processes for providing markings on products are disclosed. The markings provided on products can be textual and/or graphic. The techniques or processes can provide high resolution markings on surfaces that are flat or curved. In one embodiment, the products have housings and the markings are to be provided on the housings. For example, the housing for a particular product can include a housing surface and the markings can be provided on the housing surface such that the marking are visible to users of the products. The products can be electronic devices (e.g., portable electronic devices). | 2011-10-20 |
20110253412 | DUAL SURFACE TREATED INJECTION MOLDING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a dual surface-treated injection molding article, which is manufactured by dually surface-treating an injection molding substrate formed of a light-transmissive semi-transparent or transparent material in such a manner that a metallic appearance is expressed or any of a logo, a pattern, an ornamental design, and a picture is formed on each of inner and outer surfaces of the injection molding substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253413 | POWER SUPPLY HAVING BREATHABLE WATER REPELLING MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - Instantly disclosed power supply utilizes a breathable water repelling structure to provide obstruction-less air passage while preventing undesirable intrusion of water/fluids, thus enabling more secure and efficient heat-dissipation. The power supply includes a housing unit having at least one ventilation port; an electronic module disposed in the housing unit; at least one breathable water-repelling membrane unit sealingly covering the ventilation port; and at least one membrane protection unit correspondingly arranged over the breathable water-repelling membrane unit. The power supply can further include a fire-resisting member to prevent the breathable water-repelling membrane unit from catching fire. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253414 | METAL-CLAD CABLE ASSEMBLY - A metal-clad cable assembly comprising a conductor assembly having a plurality of insulated conductors and a binder disposed around the insulated conductors. The cable assembly further includes an outer metal sheath disposed around the conductor assembly and an electrically conductive grounding foil disposed externally to the conductor assembly, the conductive grounding foil comprising a bottom planar surface and a top planar surface, the bottom planar surface engaging the binder and the top planar surface engaging an interior surface of the metal sheath to form a low impedance equipment ground path. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253415 | Coaxial Cable with Wire Layer - A coaxial cable includes a center conductor, a dielectric layer extending around the center conductor, and an outer conductor extending around the dielectric layer. The outer conductor includes winding turns wrapped along a helical path around the dielectric layer in a first lay direction. A wire layer extends around the outer conductor. The wire layer includes winding turns wrapped along a helical path around the outer conductor in a second lay direction. The second lay direction is opposite to the first lay direction. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253416 | SEMI-BONDED SHIELDING IN A COAXIAL CABLE - Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable that includes a circumferential conductive tape that includes a plurality of bonding agent strips running along a length of an outer surface of the circumferential conductive tape. Further, the coaxial cable includes a jacket surrounding the circumferential conductive tape such that the plurality of bonding agent strips bonds the circumferential conductive tape to the jacket. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253417 | CORROSION RESISTANT COAXIAL CABLE - Corrosion resistant coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a method for manufacturing a coaxial cable includes various steps. First, a dielectric is extruded around a center conductor. Next, the dielectric is surrounded with an outer conductor. Then, a corrosion-inhibiting composition is applied to the outer conductor. Finally, the outer conductor is surrounded with a jacket. The corrosion-inhibiting composition includes a synthetic sulfonate salt dispersed in a paraffinic mineral oil. The synthetic sulfonate salt is present in the composition in an amount of from about 5% to about 10% by weight. The paraffinic mineral oil is present in the composition in an amount of from about 90% to about 95% by weight. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253418 | CABLE AND POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MULTIMODAL ETHYLENE COPOLYMER - The present invention relates to a cable comprising a conductor surrounded by one or more layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a polymer composition comprising a copolymer of ethylene with one or more comonomers, to a process for producing the cable and to a polymer composition suitable as a cable layer material. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253419 | HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA CABLE - A high performance data cable which has an interior support or star separator. The star separator or interior support extends along the longitudinal length of the data cable. The star separator or interior support has a central region. A plurality of prongs or splines extend outward from the central region along the length of the central region. Each prong or spline is adjacent with at least two other prongs or splines. The prongs or splines may be helixed or S-Z shaped as they extend along the length of the star separator or interior support. Each pair of adjacent prongs or splines defines grooves which extend along the longitudinal length of the interior support. At least two of the grooves have disposed therein an insulated conductor. The interior support can have a first material and a different second material. The different second material forms an outer surface of the interior support. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253420 | FLAME RETARDANT POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - A flame retardant polymer composition comprising (A) an ethylene copolymer comprising polar comonomer units, (B) a silicone-group containing compound, (C) an inorganic filler material, and (D) an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene with one or more other alpha-olefin comonomer units, wherein the polymer composition has a melting enthalpy of at least 78 J/g, an article, in particular a wire or cable, comprising said composition and the use of an ethylene homo- or copolymer in a flame retardant layer of a wire or cable for improving the mechanical properties of the wire or cable. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253421 | YOKE AND INSULATING ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a yoke for holding electric power lines, comprising a plate that is configured to be attached to a utility structure, an arm provided with a spacer, an extension, and a securing structure wherein the arm is shaped to retain a plurality of clamps, including a first clamp and a second clamp; each of the clamps is configured to retain an electric line; the spacer is provided with a curved section that forms a recess that is shaped to cooperate with at least one of the clamps, and the extension is dimensioned to separate the second clamp from the first clamp. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253422 | WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wiring board includes: an uppermost wiring layer formed on a prescribed number of underlying wiring layers, a portion of the uppermost wiring layer being exposed and used as a pad for connection with a component to be mounted; and an insulation resin layer covering the uppermost wiring layer, wherein the thickness of the portion of the uppermost wiring layer is larger than that of other portions thereof. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253423 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH FINS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A printed circuit board includes an insulating layer, a signal trace, a ground trace, and a fin. The insulating layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The signal trace and the ground trace are formed on the first surface of the insulating layer. The first fin is directly formed on the ground trace. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the printed circuit board. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253424 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A FPCB includes a signal layer, a ground layer, and a dielectric layer lying between the signal layer and the ground layer. At least one high speed signal transmission line is formed on the signal layer. The ground layer has a copper-removed area corresponding to the transmission line. Two ground lines are symmetrically disposed at two opposite sides of the signal transmission line and substantially parallel to the signal transmission line, each ground line and the signal transmission line is spaced at a first predetermined distance. Each ground line and the signal transmission line are spaced at a first predetermined distance. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253425 | ROLL-TO-ROLL DIGITAL PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - Methods of making flexible circuit films include providing a polymer film or other flexible substrate having a plurality of alignment marks and a photosensitive material thereon. The substrate passes around a suitable roller, belt, or other inelastic conveyor such that the substrate and the conveyor move together at least from a first location to a second location. Positions of a first set of the alignment marks on a first portion of the substrate are measured when such portion is at the first location, and the measured positions can be used to calculate a distortion of the substrate. The photosensitive material is then patternwise exposed when the first portion of the substrate has moved to the second location. The patternwise exposing is based on the measured positions of the first set of alignment marks, and may include exposing the web with a distortion-adjusted pattern. Related systems and articles are also disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253426 | CURABLE COMPOSITION - It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition which provides a cured product excellent in low warpage properties and long-term electrical insulation reliability and causes little bleeding during screen printing. The present invention is a curable composition comprising the following components (a) to (e): a component (a): polyurethane having a functional group capable of curing reaction and a carbonate bond, a component (b): γ-butyrolactone, a component (c): diethylene glycol diethyl ether, a component (d): inorganic fine particles and/or organic fine particles, and a component (e): a compound having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253427 | PARALLEL LIGHT-EMITTING CIRCUIT OF PARALLEL LED LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND CIRCUIT BOARD THEREOF - A circuit board of a parallel light-emitting circuit of parallel LED light-emitting device has an electrical insulation board, two wire patterns and at least two power wires. The two wire patterns are oppositely formed on the electrical insulation board. Each wire pattern is connected to the corresponding power wire and has a matrix main loop having closed loops and a plurality of sub-wires formed inside the corresponding closed loop. A plurality of LEDs are respectively mounted on the corresponding closed loop and electrically connect with the two sub-wires of the two wire patterns. When a DC power supply is inputted to the power wires, a current of the DC power supply uniformly flows through the matrix main loop and the sub-wires, so that the LEDs electrically connected to the corresponding sub-wires receive approximately equal current to further emit light with uniform brightness. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253428 | CIRCUIT BOARD WITH NOTCHED STIFFENER FRAME - Various embodiments of a semiconductor chip device that include a circuit board and a stiffener frame and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a circuit board and coupling a stiffener frame to the circuit board. The stiffener frame includes a first opening that defines an interior wall. The interior wall includes a notch. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253429 | Apparatus with a Multi-Layer Coating and Method of Forming the Same - In some embodiments, a printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a substrate comprising an insulating material. The PCB further comprises a plurality of conductive tracks attached to at least one surface of the substrate. The PCB further comprises a multi-layer coating deposited on the at least one surface of the substrate. The multi-layer coating (i) covers at least a portion of the plurality of conductive tracks and (ii) comprises at least one layer formed of a halo-hydrocarbon polymer. The PCB further comprises at least one electrical component connected by a solder joint to at least one conductive track, wherein the solder joint is soldered through the multi-layer coating such that the solder joint abuts the multi-layer coating. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253430 | MICRO PIN HYBRID INTERCONNECT ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A micro pin hybrid interconnect array includes a crystal anode array and a ceramic substrate. The array and substrate are joined together using an interconnect geometry having a large aspect ratio of height to width. The joint affixing the interconnect to the crystal anode array is devoid of solder. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253431 | Printed circuit substrate and method of manufacturing the same - Disclosed herein are a printed circuit substrate and a method of manufacturing the same. The printed circuit substrate includes an insulating layer, and a circuit layer that includes a circuit pattern disposed on the insulating layer and a barrier layer that is disposed to cover at least one surface of the circuit pattern and suppresses electrochemical migration from the circuit pattern, thereby making it possible to achieve high-density and secure reliability, and the method of manufacturing the same. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253432 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Hermetic Electrical Feedthrough - A method and apparatus suitable for forming hermetic electrical feedthroughs in a ceramic sheet having a thickness of .ltoreq.40 mils. More particularly, the method yields an apparatus including a hermetic electrical feedthrough which is both biocompatible and electrochemically stable and suitable for implantation in a patient's body. The method involves: (a) providing an unfired, ceramic sheet having a thickness of .ltoreq.40 mils and preferably comprising .ltoreq.99% aluminum oxide; (b) forming multiple blind holes in said sheet; (c) inserting solid wires, preferably of platinum, in said holes; (d) firing the assembly of sheet and wires to a temperature sufficient to sinter the sheet material but insufficient to melt the wires; and (e) removing sufficient material from the sheet lower surface so that the lower ends of said wires are flush with the finished sheet lower surface. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253433 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, AND PREPREG AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition for printed circuit board, which includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a composite curing agent, including amino-triazine-novolac resin and diaminodiphenylsulfone mixed in a certain proportion; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) an optional inorganic filler. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253434 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, AND PREPREG AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition for printed circuit board, which includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a composite curing agent, including an amino-triazine-novolac resin and dicyandiamide mixed in a certain proportion; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) an optional inorganic filler. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253435 | MULTILAYER THREE-DIMENSIONAL CIRCUIT STRUCTURE - A multilayer three-dimensional circuit structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. The manufacturing method includes following steps. First, a three-dimensional insulating structure is provided. A first three-dimensional circuit structure is then formed on a surface of the three-dimensional insulating structure. Next, an insulating layer covering the first three-dimensional circuit structure is formed. Thereafter, a second three-dimensional circuit structure is formed on the insulating layer. Subsequently, at least a conductive via penetrating the insulating layer is formed for electrically connecting the second three-dimensional circuit structure and the first three-dimensional circuit structure. | 2011-10-20 |
20110253436 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, CIRCUIT BOARD AND HOUSING TRAY | 2011-10-20 |