45th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090272506 | PAPERS WITH A HIGH FILLER MATERIAL CONTENT AND HIGH DRY STRENGTH - A process for producing paper, board and cardboard in the presence of an aqueous slurry of components comprising finely divided fillers coated at least partly with water-soluble amphoteric copolymers, which involves adding, further to the aqueous slurry of components comprising finely divided fillers, at least one cationic and/or amphoteric polymer comprising as structural element no esters of unsaturated carboxylic acids with quaternized amino alcohols to the fiber suspension prior to sheet forming. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272507 | Cationic Surface Sizing Agent and Paper Coated With the Same - The invention improves a sizing effect even on paper containing no internal sizing agent and improves productivity by making solution polymerization in a small amount of an organic solvent. The invention provides a cationic surface sizing agent composed of a copolymer obtained by solution polymerization of (a) 15 to 35% by weight of a tertiary amino group-containing monomer, (b) 30 to 85% by weight of C | 2009-11-05 |
20090272508 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF PAPER STOCK - A sheet formation section of a paper machine includes a sensor that measures a first characteristic of a sheet of paper being formed. The sensor may measure a characteristic such as streaking, rises, depressions, or smoothness. The sheet formation section also includes an apparatus that applies a magnetic field to the sheet of paper being formed. The machine also includes a controller that causes the apparatus to apply the magnetic field in response to a signal from the sensor representative of the first characteristic. The magnetic field transforms a second characteristic of the sheet of paper. The apparatus may transform a characteristic such as water content or fiber orientation. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272509 | Sand Mold End Conveyor - An improved a sand casting line where in sand molds are carried on cars along at least a first and second linear parallel yet opposing paths, including an endless loop conveyor positioned proximal a discharge end of one of the linear paths and a loading end of the other of the linear paths, with a plurality of car supporting elements carried thereon, such that a car can be discharged from the discharge end on to a supporting element simultaneously with a second car being loaded from a supporting element onto the loading end. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272510 | SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM OF ALUMINUM ALLOY SLAB CONTINUOUS CASTING AND ROLLING LINE AND PRODUCTION FACILITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM ALLOY CONTINUOUSLY CAST AND ROLLED SLAB USING SAME - A speed synchronization system in an aluminum alloy slab continuous casting and rolling line having a twin-belt casting machine and skin pass rolling machine which suitably controls a belt speed of the twin-belt casting machine and roll speed of the skin pass rolling machine so as to obtain a sound aluminum alloy continuously cast and rolled slab and a production facility and method of production of an aluminum alloy continuously cast and rolled slab using the same. These (1) compare an actually measured value of a slab speed during advance from a twin-belt casting machine to a skin pass rolling machine with a line speed setting to control a roll speed of a skin pass rolling machine by proportional/integrated control and simultaneously (2) control a belt speed of the twin-belt casting machine based on the line speed setting and a solidification shrinkage rate of the aluminum alloy to be cast so as to synchronize the belt speed of the twin-belt casting machine and the roll speed of the skin pass rolling machine. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272511 | System and Method For Aquifer Geo-Cooling - A geo-cooling system of specified cooling capacity for cooling a known heat load is disclosed. The system includes a cool water aquifer, a cool water production well and a heated water injection well. The cool water production well is open to the cool water aquifer and in hydrologic communication with a subterranean heat exchange area that provides requisite cooling capacity to a known heat load. The heated water injection well is in hydrologic communication with the subterranean heat exchange area and open to the cool water aquifer at a prescribed distance from the cool water production well. The prescribed distance between the cool water production well and the heated water injection well is at least based on the available size of a subterranean heat exchange area including a portion of the cool water aquifer that hydrologically communicates between the heated water injection well and the cool water production well. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272512 | Liquid cooling heat dissipating device - The present invention discloses a liquid cooling heat dissipating device for at least one heat source. The liquid cooling heat dissipating device comprises a base, at least a cooling fin and a liquid cooling module. The device is characterized in that the cooling fin is disposed on the first area of surface of the base, and the liquid cooling module is removably installed on the first area of surface of the base. By this way, the users can optionally install the liquid cooling module according to the degrees of the generated heat. Computer suppliers can also reduce the cost effectively. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272513 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A VESSEL - A method and system for preheating a vessel that includes an area of excess heat and a flow of purge fluid that is channeled to an area to be purged wherein the purge fluid is deficient of heat are provided. The system includes a cooling tube assembly positioned between the area of excess heat and the area to be purged and a first heat exchanger coupled in flow communication to the cooling tube assembly, the first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between a flow of cooling fluid through the cooling tube assembly and the flow of purge fluid wherein the flow of cooling fluid through the cooling tube assembly is maintained sub-cooled and the flow of purge fluid is heated to facilitate reducing a thermal stress in the area purged. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272514 | POWER SUPPLY AND HEAT-DISSIPATING METHOD OF THE POWER SUPPLY - A power supply is mounted in a case for a computer and has a shell, a blower assembly and multiple electrical components. The shell has a rear surface, a heat sink chamber, an electrical component chamber, an air inlet and an air outlet. The chambers have front end communicating with each other. The air inlet and the air outlet are formed through the rear surface of the shell. The blower assembly is mounted in the shell and is adjacent to the rear surface of the shell. The electrical components are mounted in the electrical component chamber and generate heat when the computer operates. The heat-dissipating method of the power supply is to extract air from outside the computer case into the shell to dissipate the heat generated by the electrical components. Using air at room temperature from outside the case is much more efficient to cool down the power supply. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272515 | HEAT EXCHANGER USING AIR AND LIQUID AS COOLANTS - A heat exchanger suitable for a vehicle includes a plurality of tubular first members arranged in a row and forming elongate gaps. These members form passageways for flow of a first fluid for heat exchange with cooling air flowing through the gaps. The first members and gaps form a primary heat exchange area. Inlet and outlet manifolds are connected to the first members for directing the first fluid through the first members. An associated cooling device circulates liquid coolant and comprises flat tube-like second members, each extending into a respective gap in a secondary area which is part of the primary area but smaller. The second members each have a thickness at least the width of their respective gaps. At least some of the first members can be formed with cut-outs in opposite flat sides, these cut-outs being sealingly closed by the second members. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272516 | Method of Determining a Size of a Heat Exchanger for a Vehicle - The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a highly efficient thin heat exchanger for reducing the weight of a vehicle body and enhancing heat radiation performance. In the present invention, there is provided an optimal design range for maximizing heat radiation performance of the radiator using a concept of thermal resistance. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272517 | Facility for cooling a detection device and detection device - A facility is disclosed for cooling a detection device. In at least one embodiment, the facility includes at least one first cooling unit, through which a thermal contact to the detection device is able to be established and through which heat arising during operation of the detection device is able to be removed; and at least one second cooling unit, which is arranged so that heat from the environment of the detection device can be discharged through it. In at least one embodiment, this has the advantage of largely shielding the first cooling unit from incident heat which allows the detection device to be efficiently cooled. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272518 | Air Conditioner Having Cooling and Heating Functions - Disclosed is a cooling and heating air conditioner capable of performing heating more stably, preventing frost formation on coils of an outdoor unit even at subzero temperature in winter by using first and second heat exchangers and an auxiliary expansion valve. The air conditioner according to the present invention comprises an electronic control valve opened when the outside temperature is less than a preset value, a first heat exchanger performing heat exchange between high temperature liquid coolant and coolant passed through the outdoor unit and an auxiliary expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger disposed in front of the outdoor unit to induct thereinto the high temperature coolant. Since the second heat exchanger heats up the outside air through heat exchange before supplying the air to the outdoor unit, evaporation of the coolant can be stably performed in the outdoor unit, while preventing frost formation. Accordingly, heating can be performed constantly. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272519 | Gas lift plunger assembly arrangement - A elongated plunger assembly for pressurized, conduit-enclosed travel utilized in recovery of hydrocarbon deposits in a ground penetrating oil or gas well. The plunger comprises an elongated mandrel, a plurality of radially movable curvilinear wear pads circumferentially disposed adjacent each end of the elongated mandrel, a pad-edge retaining housing extending on at least one end of the elongated mandrel to enclosably retain the longitudinally distal end of a circumferential array of wear pads onto the mandrel, and a centrally disposed wear pad securement ring arrangement to permit release of a worn wear pad, replacement of the worn wear pad at an inner longitudinal edge thereof, thus to permit simple field-accessable removal and replacement of any particular “conduit-worn” “wear” pad from the mandrel of the plunger. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272520 | PIPE INJECTORS AND METHODS OF INTRODUCING TUBING INTO OR REMOVING IT FROM A WELL BORE - A pipe injector assembly is disclosed, comprising: a pipe injector that includes at least three tubing drive units radially arranged around a feed axis along which tubing is fed, the tubing drive units having drive components that are laterally displaceable between a closed condition in which the drive components drivingly engage said tubing and an open condition in which the lateral spacing between the drive components is increased to permit the passage of a coupling of the tubing. A pipe injector assembly is also disclosed, comprising: a pipe injector that includes at least two tubing drive units radially arranged around a feed axis along which tubing is fed, the tubing drive units having drive components that are displaceable between a closed condition in which the drive components drivingly engage said tubing and an open condition in which the spacing between the drive components is increased to permit the passage of a coupling of the tubing; and a set of tubing slips that are laterally displaceable between a closed condition in which the tubing slips grip the tubing and an open condition in which the lateral spacing between the tubing slips is increased to permit the passage of the coupling; in which the pipe injector is displaceable longitudinally relative to the set of tubing slips. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272521 | Stuffing Box for Pump Drive Head of Oil Well - The improved stuffing box ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272522 | MASTER BALL VALVE WITH INTEGRATED HANGER - A master ball valve with an integrated main hanger below the valve which may be used to hang jointed tubing, coil tubing, or electrified coil tubing for connection with an electric submersible pump. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272523 | Methane Gas Wellhead - A methane gas wellhead, having: a body having a pair of side outlets and a top outlet; a mandrel dimensioned to be received into the top outlet; and a cover plate dimensioned to be received over the mandrel, and to hold the mandrel in the top outlet when the cover plate is secured to the top of the body; or a body having a pair of side outlets and a top outlet; and a mandrel dimensioned to be received into the top outlet, wherein the mandrel is a negative pressure mandrel, and wherein the top outlet and the mandrel are dimensioned to receive an O-ring seal therebetween. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272524 | Method and apparatus for cleaning internal surfaces of downhole casing strings and other tubular goods - A downhole cleaning assembly and method of cleaning a tubular. Generally, the downhole assembly is connected to a work string concentrically located within a casing string. In one embodiment, the downhole assembly comprises a tool body operatively connected to a work string. At least one pad member is connected to the tool body, with the pad member having cutting technology, such as, for example, hardened elements or “inserts,” (commonly used in connection with drill bits) along certain outer peripheral surfaces of the pad member. Such cutting technology includes, but is not necessarily limited to, Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) inserts, tungsten carbide inserts or diamond bit elements commonly used in connection with drill bit technology. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272525 | DOWNHOLE APPARATUS WITH A SWELLABLE CENTRALISER - A downhole apparatus, for example a centraliser, comprises a swellable material which expands upon contact with at least one predetermined fluid. In a first aspect of the invention, a centraliser comprises a body and a plurality of formations upstanding from the body. In another aspect, a downhole apparatus comprises a throughbore configured to receive a tubular, a swellable member, and a rigid assembly integrally formed with the swellable member. The rigid assembly provides stand off to the apparatus in use. In a further aspect, the downhole apparatus has a first condition before expansion of the swellable member in which a rigid assembly defines a maximum outer diameter of the apparatus. In a second condition after expansion of the swellable member, the swellable member defines a maximum outer diameter of the apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the rigid assembly is designed to flex or deform under an axial or radial load. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272526 | ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW BETWEEN TUNNELS FOR USE IN HEATING SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS - A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more shafts. A first substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. A second substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. Two or more heat source wellbores extend from the first tunnel to the second tunnel. The heat source wellbores are configured to allow electrical current to flow between the heat source wellbores. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272527 | Method and Apparatus for Perforating a Casing and Producing Hydrocarbons - A perforating gun and one or more volume-receiving surge canisters can be actuated at a time delay after perforation for creating a dynamic underbalance condition to aid in directing debris out of the perforations and fractures and into the wellbore. A timer and triggering device actuate one or more canisters in parallel or series after a pre-determined time delay or delays which can be related to wellbore conditions following perforation. Use of propellant-type perforating gun further benefits from favorable propellant burn conditions for forming perforations and followed thereafter by a perforation-cleaning underbalance pressure conditions characterized by one or more of an increased rate of change depression of the pressure in the adjacent annulus, a greater magnitude of pressure depression and a longer duration of underbalance. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272528 | METHOD OF MISCIBLE INJECTION TESTING OF OIL WELLS AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A method of determining reservoir permeability and geometry of a subterranean formation having a reservoir fluid including oil that has not been previously water-flooded includes isolating the subterranean formation to be tested; providing an injection fluid at a substantially constant rate from a wellhead to the formation being tested, wherein the injection fluid is miscible with the oil at the tested formation; sealing, at the top, the tested formation from further fluid injection; measuring pressure data in the tested formation including pressure injection data and pressure falloff data; and determining the reservoir permeability and geometry of the tested formation based on an analysis of the measured pressure injection data and the measured pressure falloff data using a well pressure model. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272529 | System and Method for Selective Activation of Downhole Devices in a Tool String | 2009-11-05 |
20090272530 | ANNULAR REGION EVALUATION IN SEQUESTRATION WELLS - Methods and related systems are described for making measurements at multiple locations in an annular region of a cased sequestration well. A first tool module is positionable within the well and adapted to directly or indirectly measure changing pressure at a first location in the annular region of the well. A pressure change is induced at the first location in the annular region. A second tool module is positionable within the well and adapted to directly or indirectly measure changing pressure at a second location in the annular region. The measured pressure changes at the second location are in response to the induced pressure change at the first location. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272531 | HYDROCARBON RECOVERY TESTING METHOD - A method of testing the response of a subterranean formation to a formation treatment is described including the injection of a treatment fluid and the production of formation fluids from two separate boreholes or two boreholes from a single well such that the treatment fluid sweeps the formation between the two boreholes, and the use of downhole monitoring devices to determine a volume swept by the treatment fluid. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272532 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBONS - The invention relates to methods for increasing the recovery of hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir. A method may include the steps of injecting a first fluid into a first horizontal well in the reservoir by a first device; producing hydrocarbons from a second horizontal well disposed below the first well; injecting a second fluid into a third well laterally offset from each of the first and second wells while continuing to produce hydrocarbons from the second well; and selectively ceasing injection into the first well when the second well is in fluid communication with the third well. The first and second fluid may comprise steam, carbon dioxide, oxygen, or combinations thereof. Injection into the first well selectively may be ceased when pressure in the first well is increased to a first injection pressure. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272533 | HEATED FLUID FLOW IN MINES AND TUNNELS USED IN HEATING SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS - A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more shafts. A first substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. A second substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. Two or more heat source wellbores extend from the first tunnel to the second tunnel. The heat source wellbores are configured to allow heated fluid to flow through the wellbores from the first tunnel to the second tunnel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272534 | METHODS OF USING VISCOELEASTIC SURFACTANT GELLED FLUIDS TO PRE-SATURATE UNDERGROUND FORMATIONS - Viscoelastic surfactant (VES) based fluid systems are effective to pre-saturate high permeability subterranean formations prior to a treatment operation that would undesirably suffer from high fluid leakoff. The fluid systems may include brine, a viscosity enhancer, as well as the VES, and a high temperature stabilizer. The stabilizer may be an alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxide, alkali metal hydroxide, Al | 2009-11-05 |
20090272535 | USING TUNNELS FOR TREATING SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS - A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more tunnels having an average diameter of at least 1 m. At least one tunnel is connected to the surface. Two or more wellbores extend from at least one of the tunnels into at least a portion of the subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation. At least two of the wellbores contain elongated heat sources configured to heat at least a portion of the subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation such that at least some hydrocarbons are mobilized. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272536 | HEATER CONNECTIONS IN MINES AND TUNNELS FOR USE IN TREATING SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS - A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more shafts. At least two substantially horizontal or inclined tunnels extend from one or more of the shafts. A plurality of heat sources are located in at least one heat source wellbore extending between at least two of the substantially horizontal tunnels. Electrical connections for the heat sources are located in at least one of the substantially horizontal tunnels. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272537 | ALUMINUM RISER ASSEMBLY - An aluminum riser assembly has a plurality of riser joints connectable together to form a riser string. When upper and lower joints are assembled, clamps support auxiliary pipes for carrying hydraulic lines. A drive rotates a sleeve rotatably supported on the upper joint, and the sleeve rotates a union nut rotatably disposed on the upper joint. As the union nut rotates, it moves axially along the riser joint and threads onto the lower joint. The union nut is tightened until it engages an external collar to complete the coupling between the upper and lower riser joints. The entire process can then be repeated for additional upper riser joints to make up a riser string. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272538 | ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a pump assembly for pumping a wellbore fluid in a wellbore includes a pump, a fluid separator, a motor for driving the pump, and a shroud disposed around the fluid separator for guiding a gas stream leaving the fluid separator, wherein the gas stream is prevented from mixing with fluids in the wellbore. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272539 | Mechanical Bi-Directional Isolation Valve - A valve having a sealing surface that is rotated 90 degrees on axial floating hinge assemblies is provided. A sleeve moves into position to protect the valve mechanism when the valve is in an open position. A sleeve locks the valve sealing element in place in either a closed or open position. The valve may be used during drilling of wells to prevent flow into the casing when the drill pipe and bit are raised above the valve. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272540 | MOBILE HYDRAULIC WORKOVER RIG - A portable hydraulic rig for workover, drilling or other operations on existing wells in which the rig has a derrick elevated on a base structure comprised of containers for equipment used in association with drilling or workover activities, a work platform including pipe rack sections for storing a plurality of pipes, the derrick being open-sided with a power cylinder at its upper end for lifting and lowering pipe sections away from and into each well, and hydraulic drive cylinders for advancing the rig between wells without telescoping or pivoting the derrick into a travel position, all of the hydraulic components being controlled from a central control panel on the work platform. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272541 | DOWNHOLE APPARATUS WITH A SWELLABLE CONNECTOR - A kit of parts which is assembled to form downhole apparatus comprises a swellable member, which expands upon contact with at least one predetermined fluid, and a connector. The swellable member has a first mating profile towards a first end and a second mating profile towards a second, opposing end. The connector has a mating profile configured to mate with each of the first and second mating profiles of the swellable member. The connector can therefore be connected to either the first and second ends of the swellable member. The connector may be an end connector, or may connect the swellable member to a second swellable member. In either case, the connector may define an arresting surface against which the swellable member abuts when expanding. The kit of parts can be adapted to and installed on any well tubular, and may form any of a variety of tools. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272542 | Tubular Grip Interlock System - A tubular grip interlock system for ensuring that a tubular string is gripped by at least one of a first tubular gripping device and a second tubular gripping device includes a console having a panel forming a track having a first leg and a second leg; a first actuator operating the first tubular gripping device between an open and a closed position; a second actuator operating the second tubular gripping device between an open and a closed position; and a single control device movable along the track, the single control device operationally connected to the first actuator and operationally disconnected from the second actuator when the single control device is disposed along the first leg and wherein the single control device is operationally disconnected from the first actuator and operationally connected to the second actuator when the single control device is disposed in the second leg. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272543 | Tubular Running Devices and Methods - One example of an apparatus for gripping and rotating a tubular includes a mandrel having a longitudinal axis; a first slip disposed on the mandrel; and a second slip disposed on the mandrel axially spaced apart from the first slip, the first slip and second slip operationally connected to move in unison axially; wherein when the first slip and the second slip are moved axially from a first point toward a second point the first and second slips extend radially into gripping contact with the tubular and wherein rotation of the mandrel further urges the second slip radially away from the mandrel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272544 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR HANGING AND/OR EXPANDING LINER STRINGS - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to tools and methods for hanging and/or expanding liner strings. In one embodiment, a method of hanging a liner assembly from a previously installed tubular in a wellbore includes running the liner assembly and a setting tool into the wellbore using a run-in string. The setting tool includes an isolation valve and the liner assembly includes a liner hanger and a liner string. The method further includes sending an instruction signal from the surface to the isolation valve, wherein the isolation valve closes in response to the instruction signal and isolates a setting pressure in the setting tool from the liner string; and increasing fluid pressure in the setting tool, thereby setting the liner hanger. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE OF PRESSURE ACTUATED COLLAPSING CAPSULES SUSPENDED IN A THERMALLY EXPANDING FLUID IN A SUBTERRANEAN CONTAINMENT SPACE - Systems and methods for use of pressure actuated collapsing capsules suspended in a thermally expanding fluid in a subterranean containment space are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a subterranean pressured fluid receiving containment space located in a wellbore of a subterranean well and a pressured operating fluid filling at least a portion of the containment space. The pressured operating fluid comprises a mixture of substantially incompressible liquid and pressure actuated collapsing capsules. At least a portion of the pressure actuated collapsing capsules implode as pressure in the containment space exceeds a predetermined limit. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272546 | DOWNHOLE APPARATUS WITH A SWELLABLE SEAL - A downhole apparatus for location on a tubular, an assembly, and a method of use are described. The apparatus comprising a body with a throughbore configured to receive a tubular, and at least one swellable member that comprises a material selected to expand upon exposure to at least one predetermined fluid. The swellable member is arranged to provide a seal between the body and a tubular on which it is located during use, for example in a micro-annulus between the body and the tubular. Advantageously, the apparatus may be configured such that the body is moveable on the tubular before expansion, which may permit the apparatus to be slipped or slid onto the tubular into its desired location. The apparatus may be configured to rotate on a tubular, or slide on the tubular. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272547 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DOWNHOLE EXCAVATION IN A WELLBORE - The method and apparatus can create excavation cavities suitable for drilling multilateral wellbores through the excavation using a kick-off. One embodiment of the method comprises isolating a wellbore at a determined location, excavating a downhole cavity in a wellbore above the determined location, and removing the apparatus for isolating the wellbore and the apparatus for excavating the downhole cavity from the wellbore to provide full access to the wellbore and the excavation cavity. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272548 | WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - A portable, fully submersible, high volume water pump, driven by a hydraulic powered motor is disclosed for rapidly supplying a large volume of water at useable pressures to an extinguishment operation involving a burning object or building, utilizing a local water source such as a pond, pool, portable basin, or municipal hydrant. The pump is fully portable and, in a preferred embodiment, used in conjunction with an extensible boom arm of a utility vehicle such as a fire engine. The pump can supply water from a source having as little as two inches of water depth and is simple in design and manufacturability. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272549 | Dry Valve For Sprinkler System - A dry valve is provided for a sprinkler system, including a housing including a valve body having an inlet end and a valve cover having an outlet end. A prime chamber housing is disposed within the housing and defines a prime chamber. A prime piston is disposed within the prime chamber and is movable between a closed position seated against a valve seat and an open position received within the prime chamber. A check valve diaphragm assembly is disposed within the housing and disposed against the prime chamber housing in a closed position and spaced from the prime chamber housing in an open position. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272550 | THREE POINT HITCH - A three point hitch for a work vehicle is provided with one draft link of fixed length and another draft link of variable length. The variable length draft link includes a linear double action hydraulic cylinder assembly, a first attachment plate fixedly connected with one of the arm and the cylinder of the assembly and having a pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the vehicle, and a second attachment plate fixedly connected with a remaining one of the arm and the cylinder and having a first pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with a tilt link and a second pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the implement to be supported from the vehicle. The variable length draft link permits lateral adjustment of the angle of the implement with respect to the vehicle center line. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272551 | Automatic Steering System For An Agricultural Implement - An assembly for facilitating steering of an agricultural implement linkable to a work vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises at least a first ground-engaging wheel to engage a ground surface below a frame of the agricultural implement to support the frame above the ground surface. The assembly further comprises a positioning system for receiving a positioning signal from a positioning source. The positioning system determines a current position of the agricultural implement from at least the positioning signal, and the positioning system generates a control signal derived from the current position of the agricultural implement. The assembly further comprises a steering cylinder connected to the first ground-engaging wheel. The steering cylinder operatively connects to the positioning system to steer the first ground-engaging wheel based on the control signal. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272552 | SURFACE CRUST CUTTER - An apparatus for loosening compacted topsoil is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging wheels, and at least one disk assembly to cut and loosen a crust formed on an upper layer of the topsoil, wherein the wheels and the at least one disk assembly are adjustable to control a depth of penetration of the apparatus. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272553 | HAND-HELD POWER TOOL WITH A VIBRATION-DAMPED HANDLE WITH A SWITCH - The invention relates to a machine tool ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272554 | MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR PNEUMATIC TOOL - A motor arrangement for a pneumatic tool includes a motor cylinder defining a motor chamber, an inlet passage adapted to receive a flow of motive fluid, forward and reverse passages communicating with the motor chamber, a throttle port, and at least one exhaust port. A motor rotor rotates in a forward direction in response to motive fluid flowing into the motor chamber from the forward passage and in a reverse direction in response to motive fluid flowing into the motor chamber from the reverse passage. A valve actuates to selectively place one of the forward and reverse passages in communication with the inlet passage for the provision of motive fluid from the inlet passage to the selected one of the forward and reverse passages. A throttle mechanism including a throttle actuator extends through the throttle port and is actuable to control the flow of motive fluid through the inlet passage. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272555 | PULSE MACHINE, METHOD FOR GENERATION OF MECHANICAL PULSES AND ROCK DRILL AND DRILLING RIG COMPRISING SUCH PULSE MACHINE - According to one aspect of the invention hydraulic pressure pulses are created in a rock drill machine utilizing a rod ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272556 | ANGLE HEAD AND BEVEL GEAR FOR TOOL - An angle head for use with a power tool includes an angle housing defining first and second non-parallel axes and a pinion shaft supported within the angle housing for rotation about the first axis. The pinion shaft has a first end that includes a plurality of pinion teeth, and a second end adapted to be engaged by a motor of a power tool. The angle head also includes a bevel gear supported in the angle housing for rotation about the second axis. The bevel gear includes an upper shaft, a toothed portion, and an output spindle. The upper shaft, toothed portion, and output spindle are integrally formed as a single, monolithic structure. The toothed portion is between the upper shaft and output spindle. The toothed portion includes a plurality of bevel teeth in meshing engagement with the pinion teeth such that rotation of the pinion shaft about the first axis causes rotation of the bevel gear about the second axis. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272557 | EARTHING SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE CONNECTED TO A UTILITY GRID AND FOR A WIND TURBINE PARK - The invention relates to an earthing system for a wind turbine connected to a utility grid. The wind turbine comprises at least one electric system such as low or high voltage power systems and cables ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272558 | Temporary protective cover for an electrical box - A temporary protective cover for an electrical box having an open front end. In some embodiments of the invention, the cover is constructed for attachment directly to a circular type electrical box and includes a circular plate of plastic having a pair of flexible wings for use in securing the cover to the electrical box and a pair of punch-outs for use in securing the cover to the electrical box. In some other embodiments of the invention the cover is constructed for attachment to a circular plaster ring which can be attached to a commercial type circular electrical box and include a pair of flexible wings for use in securing the cover to the plaster ring and a pair of punch-outs for use in securing the cover to the plaster ring. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272559 | CONNECTION BOX FOR SOLAR PANEL - A box for connecting a ribbon output conductor of a solar panel with a feed cable has a base mountable on the solar panel and formed with a first hole for the ribbon output conductor and a second hole for the feed cable, a removable cover fittable with the base and forming when fitted with the base a substantially closed compartment, and two holders at the first hole oriented at a predetermined angle to each other and adapted to hold a conductive part of the feed cable in either of two positions offset by the predetermined angle relative to the first hole. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272560 | CONDUCTIVE FILM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF - A method for producing a conductive film, having the steps: forming, on a support, a conductive metal portion containing a conductive material and a binder; bringing the conductive metal portion into contact with vapor or a hot water; and immersing the conductive metal portion into hot water having a temperature of 40° C. or higher. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272561 | PROTECTIVE CASING FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE - A protective casing for a joint, termination or cross-connection of at least one high voltage cable. The protective casing includes a first material portion of a first metal material having good strength properties. The protective casing includes a second material portion of a second metal material which is fixedly attached to the first material portion. The second metal material has good soft soldering properties such that it is possible to provide a strong and tight connection between the second material portion of the protective casing and a sheath of at least one of the cable parts by a soft soldering process. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272562 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CIRCUIT BOARD BY ADDITIVE METHOD, AND CIRCUIT BOARD AND MULTILAYER CIRCUIT BOARD OBTAINED BY THE METHOD - An object of an aspect of the present invention is to provide a method of producing a circuit board that allows highly accurate preservation of the circuit profile and gives a circuit having a desired depth in preparation of a fine circuit by additive process. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272563 | ELECTRONIC CARRIER BOARD - An electronic carrier board for a chip to be mounted thereon is provided, which includes a body and a plurality of solder pads. The solder pads have carrying surfaces for carrying the chip thereon through conductive bumps. The carrying surfaces of at least two solder pads are oppositely inclined with respect to each other, thereby preventing the conductive bumps mounted on the carrying surfaces from displacement and thereby further preventing two adjacent conductive bumps subject to displacement from coming into short-circuit contact. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272564 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CIRCUIT BOARD BY ADDITIVE METHOD, AND CIRCUIT BOARD AND MULTILAYER CIRCUIT BOARD OBTAINED BY THE METHOD - An object of an aspect of the present invention is to provide a method of producing a circuit board that allows highly accurate preservation of the circuit profile and gives a circuit having a desired depth in preparation of a fine circuit by additive process. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272565 | CONTROL OF CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH IN AN INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE - An interconnect structure on a substrate is provided. The interconnect structure comprises electrically conductive interconnect elements on at least two interconnect levels on or above a substrate level. In the interconnect structure of the invention, at least one electrically conductive via connects a first interconnect element on one interconnect level or on the substrate level to a second interconnect element on a different interconnect level. The via extends in a via opening of a first dielectric layer and comprises an electrically conductive via material that contains electrically conductive cylindrical carbon nanostructures. At least one cover-layer segment reaches into a lateral extension of the via opening and defines a via aperture that is small enough to prevent a penetration of the carbon nanostructures through the via aperture. This structure enhances control of carbon nanostructure growth in a height direction during fabrication of the interconnect structure. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272566 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PASTE AND MULTILAYER CERAMIC SUBSTRATE - An electrically conductive paste used for forming wiring conductors, such as via holes disposed on a multilayer ceramic substrate, is provided, wherein the temperature range, in which sintering is effected in a firing step can be controlled relatively optimally. The electrically conductive paste contains a metal powder, a glass frit, and an organic vehicle. An inorganic component, which is not sintered at a sintering temperature capable of sintering the ceramic layers (included in the multilayer ceramic substrate in the firing step, is disposed on particle surfaces of the metal powder. The glass frit has a softening point 150° C. to 300° C. lower than the above-described sintering temperature. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272567 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electronic device includes: first and second electronic parts, each of which has a conductive contact; and a plurality of first and second conductive filaments formed on the conductive contacts of the first and second electronic parts, respectively. The first and second electronic parts are connected detachably and coupled electrically to each other through interlocking between the first and second conductive filaments. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272568 | Microwave Chip Supporting Structure - The present invention relates to a microwave chip supporting structure comprising a first microwave laminate layer, with a first side and a second side, and an outer limit. At least one conductor is formed on said first side, extending towards said outer limit. The microwave chip supporting structure further comprises a second microwave laminate layer, with a first side and a second side, the second side of the second laminate layer being fixed to at least a part of the first side of the first laminate layer. The first laminate layer and/or the second laminate layer comprises at least one recess arranged for receiving a microwave chip intended to be connected to said conductor. The second laminate layer extends outside the outer limit of the first laminate layer, said conductors continuing on the second side of the second laminate layer without contacting the first laminate layer. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272569 | Component Assembly - A component assembly includes an electric component with a body and a carrier substrate on which the component is fixed by means of a conductive adhesive layer. External electrical contacts that have a planar surface are arranged on the lower side of the body. The conductive adhesive acts upon the body in at least one contact region that is devoid of the external electrical contacts. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272570 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FABRICATED WITH HYBRID YARN, HYBRID YARN, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A hybrid yarn filament used in construction of a sleeve for protecting elongate members against at least one of EMI, RFI or ESD, and methods of construction of the hybrid yarn filament. The hybrid yarn filament has a non-conductive filament and at least one conductive wire filament overlying an outer surface of the non-conductive filament. The hybrid yarn filament is arranged in electrical communication with itself or other hybrid yarn filaments to provide uniform shielding against EMI, RFI, and/or ESD. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272571 | CABLING HAVING SHIELDING SEPARATORS - Cabling is provided including a jacket surrounding a core, and a separator positioned in the core. The separator has at least one shield segment defining walls separating the core into a plurality of chambers each configured to receive a plurality of twisted wire pairs. Each shield segment includes a metallic layer and a laminate layer, wherein the laminate layer defines an exposed surface of the wall of the corresponding chamber. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272572 | MOUNTING PLATE AND COVER ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES - Combination mounting plate and cover assemblies for mounting an electrical outlet box on one side of a stud in a wall are provided. The mounting plate and cover assemblies are configured to receive an additional bracket and/or outlet box on an opposite side of the stud. The combination mounting plate and cover assemblies can be single unitary members serving the multiple functions of a raised cover ring, a box support, and a secondary bracket/outlet box support. Systems including combination mounting plate and cover assemblies having an electrical box and a bracket or second outlet box attached thereto. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272573 | CONNECTION BOX FOR SOLAR PANEL - A box for connecting an output conductor of a solar panel with a feed cable has a base mountable on the solar panel and having a generally planar floor from whose outer periphery a side wall projects perpendicularly. A cover engageable with the side wall forms with the floor and side wall a substantially closed compartment. At least one holder in the compartment on the floor grips and positions an end of the feed cable such that it extends in a predetermined first direction. The side wall is formed with a cutout through which the feed cable passes. The cutout and holder are relatively spaced and oriented such that the cable extends in a predetermined second direction that forms an acute angle with the first direction between the holder and the cutout. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272574 | CONNECTION BOX FOR SOLAR PANEL - A box for connecting an output conductor from a solar panel with a feed cable has a base mountable on the solar panel and formed with a first hole for the panel-output conductor and a second hole for the feed cable, a removable cover fittable with the base in a closed position and forming in the closed position with the base a substantially closed compartment, and at least one component mounted on the cover in the compartment. The component is something that affects transmission of electricity from the solar panel into an electrical network connected to the feed cable or that affects the microclimate inside the connection box. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272575 | Cable coupler for connection of armored cable having armor layer and method of holding the armor layer - Disclosed herein is a cable coupler for the connection of an armored cable having an armor layer. The cable coupler of the present invention includes a sleeve, which has an inclined surface, which is brought into contact with the armor layer of the armored cable, and a fastening ring and a support ring, each of which has a small width. Each of the fastening ring and the support ring includes inclined surfaces, which are formed by reducing the thickness thereof from a medial portion thereof to opposite ends. The inner inclined surfaces of the fastening ring and the support ring have inclination angles similar to that of the inclined surface of the sleeve. The diameter of the inclined surface of the fastening ring is relatively large, and the diameter of the inclined surface of the support ring is relatively small, so that a preliminary connection of the armored cable can be achieved using small force. In the preliminary connection process, the connected state of the armored cable can be confirmed. In addition, the armor layer can be firmly held by the cable coupler despite the use of a relatively small force, thus enhancing labor efficiency. As well, armor layers having various thicknesses can be held by the cable coupler merely by changing the positions of the fastening ring and the support ring, thus increasing the usefulness of the cable coupler. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272576 | Vehicle High Power Cable Fastening System and Method - A cable fastening system for high power cables that operates within a heavy duty vehicle is described. The cable fastening system comprises at least three conductive high-power cables and a cable spacer. The high-power cables include a cable cross-sectional center, and a cross-sectional diameter that is similar for each cable. The cable spacer includes three fixed arms and three arcuate edges. The three fixed arms are disposed at equidistant angles from one another. The three arcuate edges are disposed at equidistant angles from one another and each of the arcuate edges is configured to interface with one of the conductive high-power cables. The cable cross-sectional centers and oriented in a triangular formation and the cable spacer is configured to separate the cables so that the distance between two adjacent cable cross-sectional centers is less than one times the cross-sectional diameter. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272577 | CLAD MATERIAL FOR WIRING CONNECTION AND WIRING CONNECTION MEMBER PROCESSED FROM THE CLAD MATERIAL - A clad material for a wiring connection has an electroconductive layer formed from either pure Cu or a Cu alloy having higher electroconductivity than pure Al, a surface layer formed from either pure Al or an Al alloy and layered on one surface of the electroconductive layer, and a solder layer formed by hot-dip solder plating on the other surface of the electroconductive layer. The wiring connection member has a first connection end provided with an electroconductive layer soldered to an electrode of a semiconductor element, and a second connection end provided with an electroconductive layer soldered to, for example, an external wiring device. The wiring connection member is processed from the clad material for a wiring connection. This wiring member prevents molten solder from depositing on a pressing and heating portion of a local heating apparatus while also possessing excellent solderability. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272578 | DUAL MOTOR SYSTEMS AND NON-ROTATING SENSORS FOR USE IN DEVELOPING WELLBORES IN SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - A method for forming a subsurface wellbore is disclosed. The method includes operating a drilling string in a first direction of rotation. A first motor located near the end of the drilling string is operated in a direction of rotation opposite that of the drilling string. A drill bit is rotated using a second motor that is coupled to the first motor. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272579 | STEERABLE BIT - Steerable drilling systems for facilitating drilling according to a prescribed, three-dimensional trajectory are described. Steering may be achieved using passive actuators which require little or no power. For example, damping elements which couple a drill bit to a drill collar can be used to tilt the drill bit with respect to the drill collar. Alternatively, rotary cutting elements disposed on the drill bit may be used to control the force between the drill bit and the formation at different axial locations. The passive elements used to control the tilt or rotation of the rotary cutting elements are actuated in a certain pattern, e.g., geostationary, in order to achieve a desired deviation of the well bore while drilling ahead. One way to achieve this is through the use of field-sensitive materials, e.g. magnetorheological (MR) fluids, that change viscosity in response to an applied magnetic field. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272580 | DRILLING SYSTEM WITH DRILL STRING VALVES - A method to control borehole fluid flow includes detecting a drilling condition and operating at least one valve in the drill string to place an exterior of the drill string in fluid communication with an interior of the drill string in response to detecting the drilling condition. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272581 | LOAD DISTRIBUTION FOR MULTI-STAGE THRUST BEARINGS - A drilling motor includes an upper end connection adapted to connect to a drill string, and a lower end connection adapted to connect to a drill bit, a thrust bearing assembly having a plurality of stages assembled in a stack, each stage including at least one rotating inner bearing subassembly configured to contact at least one corresponding stationary outer bearing subassembly, wherein axial loads among the plurality of stages are substantially equal under normal operating conditions. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272582 | MODULAR HYBRID DRILL BIT - An earth-boring bit comprising a bit body is cofigured at its upper end for connection into a drillstring. A fixed blade depends axially downwardly from the bit body. An axially extending slot is formed in the bit body adjacent the fixed blade. A bit leg is received and retained in the slot by engagement between the slot and correspondingly shaped bit leg, wherein the bit leg cannot be removed from the slot except by axial movement relative to the bit body. A rolling cutter is secured to the bit leg at its lower extent. A fastener secures the bit leg against movement relative to the bit body and extends through oblong apertures in the bit leg and into the bit body, wherein the bit leg can be moved axially relative to the bit body to adjust the projection of the rolling cutter relative to the fixed blade. The slot defines a pair of generally opposed sides connected by a third side, the generally opposed sides being inclined toward one another to define a dovetail that corresponds with the shape of the bit leg. The bit body further comprises a shank that is configured for connection into the drillstring at its upper extent and has a generally cylindrical receptacle formed in its lower extent; and a bit body portion having a generally cylindrical upper extent, the receptacle being and dimensioned to receive the upper extent of the bit body, wherein the shank and bit body portions are secured together by welding. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272583 | SUPERABRASIVE INSERTS INCLUDING AN ARCUATE PERIPHERAL SURFACE - Superabrasive inserts are disclosed. More particularly, a superabrasive insert may comprise a superabrasive layer bonded to a substrate at an interface. Further, the superabrasive layer may include a central substantially planar surface, a peripheral side surface, and an arcuate peripheral surface extending between the central substantially planar surface and the peripheral side surface. In one embodiment, the arcuate peripheral surface may comprise a lateral extent and an extension depth, wherein a ratio of the lateral extent to the extension depth is at least about | 2009-11-05 |
20090272584 | Steering Control System - A steering system for a vehicle wherein the first and second axle shafts are driven by a power shaft powered by an engine. A differential gear is interposed between the power shaft and the first and second axle shafts. The steering system has a first hydraulic unit associated with the first axle shaft, a second hydraulic unit associated with the second axle shaft, a hydraulic circuit connecting an input of the first hydraulic unit to an output of the second hydraulic unit and an output of the first hydraulic unit to an input of said second hydraulic unit. A control unit is connected to the hydraulic circuit for varying a flow rate of hydraulic fluid in the first and second hydraulic units and an actuator associated with the control unit for controlling said control unit. The actuator is responsive to rotation of a steering wheel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272585 | Actuator Control Device, Actuator Control Method, Actuator, Robot Apparatus, and Computer Program - There is provided an actuator control device for force-controlling a joint driving actuator according to a commanded joint force command value τ | 2009-11-05 |
20090272586 | Vehicle Having a Thermoelectric Generator - A vehicle has a heat-emitting component and a thermoelectric generator, which has a heat-absorbing component thermally coupled with the heat-emitting component, and which generates electric energy from the temperature gradient between the heat-absorbing element and a heat sink. The thermoelectric generator is arranged directly on the heat-emitting component and is connected thereto in a thermally conductive manner. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272587 | QUICK-RECHARGING ENERGY FEEDING SYSTEM FOR MEANS OF TRANSPORT WITH ELECTRIC TRACTION - A quick-recharging energy feeding system is described, for a transport vehicle with electric traction, performed in every foreseen stop of the vehicle by means of a connection that can be directly and automatically performed next to such stop, through a road bed, comprising at least one recharging subsystem arranged on the vehicle and at least one stationary system cooperating with the recharging subsystem for transmitting electric energy. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272588 | Hydrogen generation apparatus - The present invention relates to a hydrogen generation apparatus using chemical hydride. The present invention features an electrolyte including chemical hydride and a catalyst that is inserted between metal electrodes, wherein the hydrogen is generated in a unit cell by hydrolysis of the hydride. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272589 | ENGINE AIR FILTER SYSTEM - An engine air filter system includes a vehicle nose having upper and lower walls defining an air passageway therethrough, with an air intake in fluid communication with the air passageway, a plenum mounted on the lower wall of the vehicle nose in fluid communication with the air passageway and having a lower end adapted for sealing engagement with an air entrance of a throttle body or intake manifold of the engine, wherein, when the nose is in a lowered position, air entering the air intake passes through the air passageway and the plenum and into the air entrance of a throttle body or intake manifold of the engine, and wherein the plenum is lifted away from the throttle body or intake manifold of the engine when the nose is moved to an open position, exposing the air entrance. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272590 | HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - The present invention provides a hydrogen storage system for a vehicle which is readily attachable to and detachable from the vehicle. The hydrogen storage system includes a plurality of hydrogen tanks filled with hydrogen at the outside and is mounted on the top of a rear underfloor of the vehicle in the form of a cartridge. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272591 | Force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling - A force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling, a slidable coupling including the force assist arrangement, and a machine including respectively slidable portions, the slidable coupling, and the force assist arrangement. The force assist arrangement includes at least first and second links pivotably coupled together at one end and to the respectively slidable portions at the other ends, and a force assist device pivotably coupled to the links along their respective lengths. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL WITH A STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus are provided for integrating a torque vectoring differential (TVD) and a stability control system in a motor vehicle. The integrated system is utilized for more efficiently correcting understeer and/or oversteer slides in a motor vehicle. In correcting these slides, the integrated system utilizes the TVD to rotate two wheels on opposite sides of the motor vehicle at different rates to create a yaw moment at the vehicle's center of gravity until the TVD reaches a saturation point and the understeer or oversteer slide is not corrected. Once the saturation point is reached without correcting the understeer or oversteer slide, the stability control system is employed to selectively apply one or more of the vehicle's brakes in a further effort to correct the understeer or oversteer slide. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272593 | Motorcycle Frame Arrangement - A motorcycle frame arrangement formed of a main frame including a top head and a downwardly extending support bar, a down tube connected with the top head and extending rearwardly and downwardly therefrom, a lower frame secured to the bottom of the down tube and a sub-frame releasably connected with the support bar and the lower frame and carrying a motor for driving the motorcycle. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272594 | Personal Mobility Vehicle - The driven front wheel drive assembly includes a drive assembly with a drive frame. The drive frame has a vertical plate that pivots about a steering axis. A gear case with a plate portion and a skirt is clamped to the vertical plate to form a sealed gear case. A helical pinion gear is on a driven motor shaft. A compound gear with a helical gear is in mesh with the helical pinion gear. A first drive pinion gear fixed to the helical pinion gear is in mesh with the first spur gear. A second spur gear is fixed to the drive axle shaft and in mesh with first drive pinion gear. All of the gears are in the gear case rotate about parallel axes. The helical pinion gear and the first drive pinion gear have small pitch diameters to increase torque. The driven axle drives a wheel. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272595 | Vehicle Having Dual Deadman Pedals And Method Of Operation - A material handling vehicle includes an operator compartment having a floor. A step is disposed in the operator compartment and spaced above the floor. A first deadman switch is disposed in the floor for actuation by an operator standing on the floor in the operator compartment. A second deadman switch is disposed in the step for actuation by an operator sitting in the operator compartment, wherein simultaneous actuation of the first deadman switch and the second deadman switch disables operation of both deadman switches. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272596 | Wheel end with integrated motor assembly - A wheel end assembly comprises a wheel hub support housing and a wheel hub drive assembly rotatably connected to the wheel hub support housing. The wheel end assembly also includes a hydraulic motor operatively coupled to the wheel hub drive assembly, the hydraulic motor being disposed to deliver a torque to the wheel hub drive assembly. The wheel end assembly further includes a pump, fluidly coupled to the wheel hub drive assembly and the hydraulic motor, the pump being disposed to provide a flow of hydraulic fluid to the wheel hub drive assembly. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272597 | Agricultural machine having an emergency stop function - A self-propelled agricultural machine comprises a travel drive, a control element ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272598 | Isolation Valve for a Load-Reaction Steering System - A steering system includes a fluid actuator, a first steering circuit in selective fluid communication with the fluid actuator, and a second steering circuit in selective fluid communication with the fluid actuator and disposed in parallel to the first steering circuit. The second steering circuit includes a load-reaction feature and an isolation valve with the isolation valve being adapted to enable and disable the load-reaction feature. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272599 | Electric Power Steering Apparatus - To provide an electric power steering apparatus in which it is possible to reduce a size of the entire structure of a control unit while sufficiently showing a heat radiation effect of heat generating members. The electric power steering apparatus includes a steering column | 2009-11-05 |
20090272600 | MAT MEMBER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE MAT MEMBER, MUFFLER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE MUFFLER - A mat member includes inorganic fibers, a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface has a plurality of needle penetration marks and/or a plurality of needle protrusion marks. The second surface has a plurality of needle protrusion marks and/or a plurality of needle penetration marks. A plurality of needle marks are formed in the mat member by needle punching and extend from the needle penetration mark to the needle protrusion mark. An inorganic fiber bundle which includes a plurality of the inorganic fibers oriented in a closed loop configuration is formed at the needle protrusion mark. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272601 | EXHAUST DEVICE FOR STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE AND STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - An exhaust device for a straddle type vehicle allowing a compact design while still satisfying the sound deadening characteristic requirements is provided. The exhaust device for a straddle type vehicle comprising: an exhaust pipe that is connected to an engine; a silencer that is connected to the exhaust pipe wherein the exhaust pipe is provided with a Helmholtz resonator, and the Helmholtz resonator is filled with a sound absorbing material. The Helmholtz resonator is formed with an opening that communicates with the inside of the exhaust pipe. The opening is formed in a place where the sound pressure in the exhaust pipe is high during the operation of the engine. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272602 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for use with at least one of a stepladder, an extension ladder, and scaffolding, includes a base member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. A height adjustable rod member is operably connected at a first end thereof to such base member. A brace member has a first end and a second end, such first end of such brace member being perpendicularly engaged with such elongated rod member. A securing mechanism is operably disposed on such second end of such brace member for securing such brace member to such at least one of such stepladder, such extension ladder, and such scaffolding,. At least one support member is releasably engageable with such second end of such rod member for supporting a predetermined object thereon. | 2009-11-05 |
20090272603 | CENTRIFUGAL APPLICATOR SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for applying a uniform application of an appropriate quantity of lubricant to the internal threads of a pipe. In general, the apparatus includes a high pressure supply of lubricant and a high speed, rotating centrifugal applicator for evenly applying the lubricant to internal threads. The system also includes a dosing system to regulate the distribution of lubricant by dispensing a consistent volume of lubricant at each application. Potential advantages of the embodiments include the repeatability and consistency of amount of lubricant on pipe threads (e.g. thickness). | 2009-11-05 |
20090272604 | Lifting Platform And Method For Setting Up A Lifting Platform - A lifting platform ( | 2009-11-05 |
20090272605 | DOOR DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR - A door device for an elevator includes an elevator door, first and second door drive devices having first and second rotating shafts, respectively, a power transmission mechanism that moves the elevator door according to rotation of the first and second rotating shafts, and a door control device that controls movement of the elevator door. The door control device includes a first processing device that performs first arithmetic processing for controlling the first door drive device, a second processing device that performs second arithmetic processing for controlling the second door drive device, and an information transmitting unit for information transmission between the first and second processing devices. | 2009-11-05 |