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20100237868 | APPARATUS FOR LOW AC LOSS THERMAL SHIELDING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A apparatus for low AC loss thermal shielding includes a plurality of thermally conducting fibers positioned along a desired direction of heat conduction. The fibers are electrically insulated from each other. The fibers are bonded together with a matrix, and a thermal link connects the bonded fibers to a cryogenic cold head. | 09-23-2010 |
20100271026 | TRANSVERSELY FOLDED GRADIENT COIL - A gradient coil comprising: a pair of gradient coil units disposed so as to enclose a gradient axis, each gradient coil unit including: a gradient coil substrate with a primary coil section, a shield coil section, and first and second return path sections, the primary coil section disposed between the gradient axis and the shield coil section, the primary coil section configured to produce a magnetic gradient field at the gradient axis when conducting an electrical current; the first return path section foldably connected between the primary coil section and the shield coil section, and the second return path section foldably connected between the shield coil section and the primary coil section such that the gradient coil substrate forms a cylindrical surface having a longitudinal axis substantially aligned with the gradient axis; and a plurality of substantially parallel conductive paths disposed across the cylindrical surface in a direction transverse to the gradient axis. | 10-28-2010 |
20100277170 | HEAT PIPE COOLED SUERCONDUCTING MAGNETS WITH CERAMIC COIL FORMS - A system and method for a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system includes a coil form, at least one magnet positioned about the coil form and configured to generate a magnetic field, at least one gradient coil for manipulating the magnetic field generated by the at least one magnet by way of a gradient field, and a heat pipe thermally connected to the coil form and having a cryogen therein. The MR imaging system also includes a cryocooler connected to the heat pipe to cool the heat pipe and the cryogen, wherein the coil form is comprised of a thermally conductive material in which eddy currents are substantially reduced during operation of the at least one gradient coil. The present invention has been described in terms of the preferred embodiment, and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims. | 11-04-2010 |
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20120207550 | MARINE RISER TENSIONER - A push-up tensioner for maintaining a tensile force in a riser having an axis couples to a floating platform and maintains the tensile force while the riser tilts variably from the vertical. The tensioner includes a plurality of cylinders having a lower end pivotally coupled to the deck. The cylinders are substantially perpendicular to the deck in the running position and at an angle to the deck in the tensioning position. After running of the riser, a placement assembly moves the cylinders from the running position to the tensioning position. A tensioner ring is run on the riser proximate to an upper end of the cylinders, and the cylinders are then automatically coupled to the tensioner ring. | 08-16-2012 |
20130011269 | MOLD FOR A CENTRIFUGAL IMPELLER, MOLD INSERTS AND METHOD FOR BUILDING A CENTRIFUGAL IMPELLER - A mold for a centrifugal impeller for a turbomachine is provided. The mold comprises at least one annular insert, wherein the annular insert comprises a plurality of aerodynamic vane inserts configured to reproduce an annular assembly of aerodynamic vanes of a finished centrifugal impeller. | 01-10-2013 |
20130039769 | CENTRIFUGAL IMPELLER AND TURBOMACHINE - A centrifugal impeller for a turbomachine is provided. The centrifugal impeller comprises a plurality of aerodynamic vanes, each of the aerodynamic vanes having internal walls on which is associated a fabric element. | 02-14-2013 |
20130115012 | Tensioner Cylinder Connections with Multiaxial Degrees of Freedom - A coupler having two degrees of axial freedom couples a hydro-pneumatic cylinder to a tensioner ring of a riser tensioner mounted to a platform. A post extends along an axis of the cylinder and an intermediate sleeve is disposed around the post to form a post annulus. An outer sleeve is secured to the tensioner ring and defines a cavity into which the post and intermediate sleeve are inserted so that an annulus is formed between the sleeve and the outer sleeve. The Outer sleeve is coupled to the intermediate sleeve so that the outer sleeve may pivot on the coupling between the outer sleeve and the intermediate sleeve relative to the intermediate sleeve. The intermediate sleeve is coupled to the post so that the intermediate sleeve may pivot on the coupling between the intermediate sleeve and the post relative to the post. | 05-09-2013 |
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20090139309 | Simultaneous normal and radial liquid permeameter - A permeameter including a fluid control chamber, a permeability specimen area, and a first outlet from the specimen area measuring fluid as a function of a normal permeability of at least one specimen in the specimen area and a second outlet from the specimen area receiving and measuring further fluid as a function of a radial permeability of the at least one specimen in the specimen area. | 06-04-2009 |
20110189460 | FRICTION MEMBER AND FRICTION MATERIAL THEREOF - A friction material includes a resin and a fibrous base material impregnated with the resin. The fibrous base material has a single ply, and includes a plurality of aramid fibers present in a first amount, a plurality of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers present in a second amount that is less than the first amount, a plurality of carbon particles present in a third amount that is less than or equal to the second amount, a plurality of mineral fibers present in a fourth amount that is less than or equal to the second amount, and diatomaceous earth present in a fifth amount that is greater than the first amount. A friction member for operatively contacting a lubricated surface includes a substrate and the friction material. The friction material defines a first surface bonded to the substrate and a second surface configured for operatively contacting the lubricated surface. | 08-04-2011 |
20120028035 | FRICTION MEMBER AND FRICTION MATERIAL THEREOF - A friction material includes a resin and a fibrous base material impregnated with the resin. The fibrous base material has a single ply, and includes a plurality of aramid fibers present in a first amount, a plurality of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers present in a second amount that is less than the first amount, and diatomaceous earth present in a third amount that is greater than the first amount. The fibrous base material is substantially free from activated carbon. A friction member for operatively contacting a lubricated surface includes a substrate and a friction material. The friction material defines a first surface bonded to the substrate and a second surface configured for operatively contacting the lubricated surface. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028526 | FRICTION MEMBER AND FRICTION MATERIAL THEREOF - A friction material includes a resin and a fibrous base material impregnated with the resin. The fibrous base material has a single ply, and includes a plurality of aramid fibers present in a first amount, a plurality of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers present in a second amount that is less than the first amount, and diatomaceous earth present in a third amount that is greater than the first amount. The fibrous base material is substantially free from activated carbon. A friction member for operatively contacting a lubricated surface includes a substrate and a friction material. The friction material defines a first surface bonded to the substrate and a second surface configured for operatively contacting the lubricated surface. | 02-02-2012 |
20130153358 | SEGMENTED FRICTION MATERIAL FOR CLUTCHES - A friction plate for a clutch assembly includes a core plate and a plurality of friction segments made of a friction material. A plurality of grooves are disposed between said plurality of friction segments. Each segment has tapered sides so that the grooves have a first width adjacent the outer diameter of the core plate and a smaller second width smaller adjacent the inner diameter of the core plate. This tapered groove structure directs oil from the outside the clutch assembly to the inside to improve cooling efficiency. | 06-20-2013 |
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20110218958 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING ONE OR MORE ACTIONS UTILIZING A UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator. These mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator can enable improved overall URL usage, more efficient search engine URL results, improved URL comprehension by users, etc. | 09-08-2011 |
20110247051 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING ONE OR MORE ACTIONS BASED ON A DETERMINED ACCESS PERMISSIONS FOR A PLURALITY OF USERS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions based on determined access permissions for a plurality of users. These mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions based on determined access permissions for a plurality of users can enable improved data collection and analysis, enhanced client knowledge of system access, etc. | 10-06-2011 |
20120042218 | DEBUGGING SITE ERRORS BY AN ADMIN AS A GUEST USER IN A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE ENVIRONMENT - An approach for debugging site errors in a multi-tenant database system is disclosed. An example method can include receiving a request from a site administrator to access an enhanced error message and determining if the site administrator is approved for viewing the enhanced error message by evaluating exceptions associated with the enhanced error message, the request, and the site administrator. The example method further includes modifying a detailed error message related to the request for generating the enhanced error message, and providing the enhanced error message to the site administrator based on the approval determination. | 02-16-2012 |
20130239228 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PUBLICLY PROVIDING WEB CONTENT OF A TENANT USING A MULTI-TENANT ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service can allow the web content to be published by a tenant using the multi-tenant on-demand database service for use by non-tenants of the multi-tenant on-demand database service. | 09-12-2013 |
20130246468 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PUBLICLY PROVIDING WEB CONTENT OF A TENANT USING A MULTI-TENANT ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service can allow the web content to be published by a tenant using the multi-tenant on-demand database service for use by non-tenants of the multi-tenant on-demand database service. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247216 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PUBLICLY PROVIDING WEB CONTENT OF A TENANT USING A MULTI-TENANT ON-DEMAND DATABASE SERVICE - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for publicly providing web content of a tenant using a multi-tenant on-demand database service can allow the web content to be published by a tenant using the multi-tenant on-demand database service for use by non-tenants of the multi-tenant on-demand database service. | 09-19-2013 |
20140032632 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING ONE OR MORE ACTIONS UTILIZING A UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator. These mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator can enable improved overall URL usage, more efficient search engine URL results, improved URL comprehension by users, etc. | 01-30-2014 |
20150286828 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND SHARED ACCESS PERMISSIONS FOR A PLURALITY OF USERS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions based on determined access permissions for a plurality of users. These mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions based on determined access permissions for a plurality of users can enable improved data collection and analysis, enhanced client knowledge of system access, etc. | 10-08-2015 |
20150301992 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING ONE OR MORE ACTIONS UTILIZING A UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator. These mechanisms and methods for performing one or more actions utilizing a uniform resource locator can enable improved overall URL usage, more efficient search engine URL results, improved URL comprehension by users, etc. | 10-22-2015 |
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20120084288 | CRIMINAL RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION - Systems and methods of organizing a set of information associated with a record in a centralized database are disclosed. The record may be associated with a criminal investigation and/or a person of interest (POI). In one embodiment, the method includes creating a profile for the record and a corresponding set of data associated with the profile. The method also includes graphically clustering the set of information associated with the profile. In another embodiment, the method includes linking a data associated with a particular profile to another data associated with another profile based on a set of predetermined association factors. The method also includes generating a set of links and connections between a particular profile and a set of other profiles in the database. The method further includes visually representing the set of connections to a user of the system. | 04-05-2012 |
20120096145 | MULTI-TIER INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENHANCE LAWFUL DATA INTERCEPTION AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION - A system, method, and apparatus for intercepting data streams such as packets on a network. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving at a network surveillance system (NSS), a target to be intercepted on the network; creating a target identification (target ID) for the target, wherein the target ID is unique to the NSS in order to track data streams of the target during subsequent processing, such as extraction of content and metadata, in the NSS; intercepting the data streams of the target on the network; tagging the data streams of the target that are intercepted from the network with a respective target ID; transmitting the data streams of the target to the NSS for subsequent analysis; and distributing the data streams across a scalable quantity of data processing engines in the NSS. | 04-19-2012 |
20130097308 | COLLECTING ASYMMETRIC DATA AND PROXY DATA ON A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A system, method, and apparatus for collecting data streams, such as data packets, on a network, such as the Internet, are disclosed. A metadata portion of at least one of the data streams is analyzed on the network and evaluated using a metadata processing engine to identify a relationship between at least two of the plurality of data streams, e.g., a relationship between multiple users of interest, a new user of interest, etc. Evaluation of the metadata and the relationships can be performed algorithmically, as predetermined by an analyst or as provided as preset options by the network monitoring system (NMS). An interface manager can receive the new user of interest, evaluate the new user of interest for redundancy against existing users of interest of the NMS; then communicate the new user of interest to at least one access device to collect data streams associated with the new user of interest. | 04-18-2013 |
20140149487 | REPLICATION AND DECODING OF AN INSTANT MESSAGE DATA THROUGH A PROXY SERVER - A method and system related to a replication and decoding of an online message data between a person of interest (POI) and a correspondent of the POI through a proxy server. According to one embodiment, a method of communication capture includes collecting, at a system server, and processing at a service platform, a content data associated with an online text, audio, or video conversation between a POI and a correspondent of the POI, and replaying the content data through a combination of a client application emulator and a proxy server to generate a realistic representation of the content data. In addition, the method may include identifying a client application based on a metadata associated with the online chat conversation. | 05-29-2014 |
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20080278147 | EXTRA BUCKING COILS AS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO BALANCE INDUCTION ARRAYS - An electromagnetic logging tool is disclosed that includes a support; and at least one four-coil array disposed on the support, wherein the at least one four-coil array comprises: a transmitter, a bucking coil, a receiver, and a trim coil. A method for balancing an induction array is disclosed that includes applying an alternating current to a transmitter of the induction array that comprises the transmitter, a bucking coil and a receiver; measuring a mutual coupling between the transmitter and the receiver; and adding an extra bucking coil, if the mutual coupling exceeds a selected criterion. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278170 | SELECTABLE TAP INDUCTION COIL - An electromagnetic logging tool includes a support configured for disposal in a well; at least one antenna mounted on the support; and a plurality of coils mounted on the support proximate the at least one antenna, wherein the plurality of the coils are configured for selective connection with the at least one antenna. A methods for balancing an induction array on an electromagnetic logging tool includes measuring a mutual coupling between a transmitter and a receiver on the electromagnetic logging tool; and selectively connecting a subset of a plurality of coils on the electromagnetic logging tool to the transmitter or the receiver based on the measured mutual coupling. | 11-13-2008 |
20100026280 | EXTRA BUCKING COILS AS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO BALANCE INDUCTION ARRAYS - An electromagnetic logging tool is disclosed that includes a support; and at least one four-coil array disposed on the support, wherein the at least one four-coil array comprises: a transmitter, a bucking coil, a receiver, and a trim coil. A method for balancing an induction array is disclosed that includes applying an alternating current to a transmitter of the induction array that comprises the transmitter, a bucking coil and a receiver; measuring a mutual coupling between the transmitter and the receiver; and adding an extra bucking coil, if the mutual coupling exceeds a selected criterion. | 02-04-2010 |
20100096187 | THROUGH DRILLSTRING LOGGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and systems for logging through a drillstring. In one embodiment, a method of logging an exposed formation includes drilling a wellbore by rotating a cutting tool disposed on an end of a drillstring and injecting drilling fluid through the drillstring; deploying a BHA through the drillstring, the BHA including a logging tool; forming a bore through the cutting tool; inserting the logging tool through the bore; longitudinally connecting the BHA to the drillstring; and logging the exposed formation using the logging tool while tripping the drillstring into or from the wellbore. | 04-22-2010 |
20120205116 | Flapper Valve - A flapper valve includes a valve body, a valve cover pivotally coupled to the valve body at a hinge between an open and closed position, and a biasing element biasing the valve cover to the closed position. The valve cover includes an interior face comprising a sealing surface and a boss including a face surrounded by a beveled edge joining the boss with the sealing surface. | 08-16-2012 |
20130014934 | Smart Drop-Off Tool and Hang-Off Tool for a Logging StringAANM Macrae; JonathanAACI HoustonAAST TXAACO USAAGP Macrae; Jonathan Houston TX USAANM Finci; BulentAACI Sugar LandAAST TXAACO USAAGP Finci; Bulent Sugar Land TX US - A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position. | 01-17-2013 |
20130092447 | Downhole Tool Impact Dissipating Tool - An impact dissipation tool for supporting a downhole tool in downhole applications. The tool includes a base and a housing. The tool also includes a carriage located within the housing and coupled to the base, the carriage being movable relative to the housing upon a predetermined impact force. A dissipator disposed inside the housing is collapsible due to the relative movement of the carriage and the housing. The collapse of the dissipator dissipates the impact force transferred to the downhole tool. | 04-18-2013 |
20140326508 | Downhole Tool Impact Dissipating Tool - An impact dissipation tool for supporting a downhole tool in downhole applications. The tool includes a base and a housing. The tool also includes a carriage located within the housing and coupled to the base, the carriage being movable relative to the housing upon a predetermined impact force. A dissipator disposed inside the housing is collapsible due to the relative movement of the carriage and the housing. The collapse of the dissipator dissipates the impact force transferred to the downhole tool. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326513 | Downhole Tool Impact Dissipating Tool - An impact dissipation tool for supporting a downhole tool in downhole applications. The tool includes a base and a housing. The tool also includes a carriage located within the housing and coupled to the base, the carriage being movable relative to the housing upon a predetermined impact force. A dissipator disposed inside the housing is collapsible due to the relative movement of the carriage and the housing. The collapse of the dissipator dissipates the impact force transferred to the downhole tool. | 11-06-2014 |
20140338886 | Smart Drop-Off Tool and Hang-Off Tool for a Logging String - A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position. | 11-20-2014 |
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20120271921 | Arrangement and Method for Providing Data to a User - A data retrieving node and a method in a data retrieving node in a communication system are provided for providing information on activities and situation of a user to a Complex Event Processing (CEP) engine. The data retrieving node comprises a communication unit adapted to receive an event initiation notification, which event initiation notification comprises an identification of the user. The data retrieving node further comprises a processing unit adapted to, in response to the event notification, request and obtain data relating to the user, from a plurality of data nodes, via the communication unit. The processing unit is further adapted to provide the obtained data to the CEP engine in one or more data streams via the communication unit. | 10-25-2012 |
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20140089485 | Method and Arrangement for Providing Update Notifications in a Telecommunication Network - A method and arrangement in a dispatcher function in a telecommunication network for providing notifications of updates is provided. The dispatcher function receives, from a central database, an update notification. The dispatcher function identifies, at least partly based on the content of the update notification, at least one of the application server instances entitled to receive the update notification. The dispatcher function provides the data notification to the identified application server instances, thereby enabling the central database to operate in a stateless manner with respect to at least one User Equipment associated with the at least one application server instances. | 03-27-2014 |
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20080221985 | Video advertiser-broker subsidizing VoIP calls - A system and method for an on-line web-based advertiser-broker to subsidize calls of a plurality of VOIP operators' subscribers by showing them video advertisements from a catalogue of advertisements provided by a plurality of advertisers. The advertisement is shown by the advertiser-broker and then the call is transferred to the VoIP operator for call completion. | 09-11-2008 |
20120294161 | QUALITY OF SERVICE COGNIZANT SCHEDULER FOR FEMTOCELL BASE STATIONS - A method and system are provided to schedule the transmissions to a plurality of applications for a plurality of users connected to a femtocell taking into account the quality of service (QoS) requirements of each application served while maintaining an efficient use of the wireless radio resources as well as a user and application weighted notion of fairness of service reception. The scheduler differentiates between not only different users but also between applications of each user, and schedules data transmission amongst these applications so that QoS requirements for all applications are satisfied. | 11-22-2012 |
20130258040 | Interactive Avatars for Telecommunication Systems - This invention is an apparatus an methods which integrates users' avatars into IP-based calling and messaging telecommunication services in such a way that avatar can be animated in real-time according to spoken words, anticipated gestures and pre-set and stored emotions. The invention includes an online editor to generate and customize users avatars. | 10-03-2013 |
20140211661 | Automatic Discovery of Multiple Controllers in Software Defined Networks (SDNs) - Controllers in a Software Defined Network (SDN) automatically discover and authenticate each other as part of the control plane operations, without any need for manual configuration of other controllers. The new capability of such controllers is based on Controller-Advertisement messages transferred between controllers in the same or different SDNs. In doing so, multiple controllers can be used for load sharing, improved reliability under failure of a controller by enabling seamless take over and recovery. Moreover, controllers can cooperate to enable end-to-end services to work across multiple SDNs. Controller-Advertisement messages are also used to check the health statuses of discovered controllers in the same or different SDNs. | 07-31-2014 |
20150312132 | METHOD TO CHECK HEALTH OF AUTOMATICALLY DISCOVERED CONTROLLERS IN SOFTWARE DEFINED NETWORKS (SDNs) - A method to check health of automatically discovered controllers comprises the steps of: (a) a first controller generating a first Controller-Advertisement message carrying the information required to identify and access the first controller when a new switch port becomes active; (b) the first controller sending the generated first Controller-Advertisement to a first switch having the newly activated port; (c) the first controller receiving at least a second Controller-Advertisement message from at least a second controller; (d) the first controller generating a third unsolicited Controller-Advertisement message with its access information to check health of the second controller; (e) the first controller receiving at least a fourth Controller-Advertisement message from the second controller indicating health information of the second controller, wherein the health information is stored in first controller's Controller Information Base (CIB). | 10-29-2015 |
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20080282736 | Method and apparatus for minimizing inclusions in a glass making process - An apparatus for forming a glass sheet with reduced zircon inclusions in the glass sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises heating elements distributed vertically between the weirs of a forming wedge and the root of the forming wedge, and wherein a thermal barrier is disposed between adjacent heating elements. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. | 11-20-2008 |
20100269545 | GLASS FLOW MANAGEMENT BY THERMAL CONDITIONING - Methods and apparatus for controlling glass flow in, for example, a downdraw glass manufacturing process (e.g., the fusion downdraw process) are provided. In certain aspects, the mass, thickness, and/or the temperature distribution of molten glass ( | 10-28-2010 |
20110289969 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THICKNESS OF A FLOWING RIBBON OF MOLTEN GLASS - In the formation of sheet material from molten glass, a cooling tube is positioned in the forming area for directing a flow of cooling gas on discrete portions of the molten glass proximate a draw line or root to control local thickness variations in the sheet and thereby provide a uniform glass sheet thickness across the width of the sheet. The cooling tube is disposed in a pivot member configured to rotate about at least one axis, thereby causing an end of the cooling tube to direct the cooling gas over a wide range of angular positions across a portion of the width of the molten glass flowing over and from a forming body. | 12-01-2011 |
20130133370 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING RADIATIVE HEAT LOSS FROM A FORMING BODY IN A GLASS FORMING PROCESS - Disclosed is an apparatus for producing a glass sheet comprising lower thermal shields positioned below cooling doors for minimizing radiative heat loss from a forming body used to form a ribbon of molten glass from which a glass sheet is cut, and upper thermal shields positioned between the cooling doors and a root of the forming body for minimizing radiative heat loss from the forming body. The thermal shields are typically arranged as pairs and positioned on horizontally opposite sides of a flow of molten glass descending as a continuous ribbon from the forming body. Each thermal shield of the lower and upper thermal shield pairs may comprise a plurality of segments, including end segments and a central segment, wherein the end segments may be separately movable relative to the central segment, allowing an edge of the thermal shield adjacent the ribbon to be varied. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133372 | GLASS FLOW MANAGEMENT BY THERMAL CONDITIONING - This disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for controlling glass flow in, for example, a downdraw glass manufacturing process (e.g., the fusion downdraw process). The methods and apparatus are particularly well-suited for use in the manufacture of glass sheets such as the glass sheets used as substrates in display devices, e.g., liquid crystal displays (LCDs). | 05-30-2013 |
20130255321 | APPARATUS FOR THERMAL DECOUPLING OF A FORMING BODY IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS - An apparatus for forming a glass sheet with reduced thermal coupling between upper and lower regions of the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus allows for temperature changes near the lower regions of the enclosure without a large temperature impact on the upper regions of the enclosure, thereby providing for greater flexibility in setting a temperature profile for a forming body located within the enclosure. | 10-03-2013 |
20140318182 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL PROFILE CONTROL IN AN ISOPIPE - A glass fusion draw apparatus for molten glass stream thermal profile control, including:
| 10-30-2014 |
20150329401 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING HEAT LOSS FROM EDGE DIRECTORS - An apparatus and methods for making a glass ribbon includes a forming wedge with a pair of inclined forming surface portions converging along a downstream direction to form a root. The apparatus further includes an edge director intersecting with at least one of the pair of downwardly inclined forming surface portions, and a replaceable heating cartridge configured to direct heat to the edge director and thermally shield the edge director from heat loss. A replaceable heating cartridge is also provided for directing heat to the edge director and thermally shielding the edge director from heat loss. | 11-19-2015 |
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20100096595 | Functional graphene-polymer nanocomposites for gas barrier applications - A gas diffusion barrier contains a polymer matrix and a functional graphene which displays no signature of graphite and/or graphite oxide, as determined by X-ray diffraction. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096597 | FUNCTIONAL GRAPHENE-RUBBER NANOCOMPOSITES - A polymer composition, containing a polymer matrix which contains an elastomer; and a functional graphene which displays no signature of graphite and/or graphite oxide, as determined by X-ray diffraction, exhibits excellent strength, toughness, modulus, thermal stability and electrical conductivity. | 04-22-2010 |
20110052692 | NOVEL HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel hydrogels and methods of making and using such hydrogels. The present invention provides hydrogels that may be formed by the self-assembly of peptides in solution. Such self-assembly may be brought about by a change in one or more characteristics of the solution. Characteristics of the solution that may be changed include pH, ionic strength, temperature, and concentration of one or more specific ions. In addition, hydrogels of the invention may be disassembled by changing one or more characteristic of the hydrogel such as pH, ionic strength, temperature, and concentration of one or more specific ions. | 03-03-2011 |
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20090114763 | MODULAR, HARNESSLESS ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY - A modular electromechanical actuation system assembly is provided that includes an electronic control unit housing having a plurality of motor receptacles and a plurality of battery receptacles formed in an outer surface thereof. Each of the motor receptacles has an associated motor electrical interface, and each of the battery receptacles has an associated battery electrical interface. An electronic control unit is disposed within the electronic control unit housing and is electrically coupled to each of the motor electrical interfaces and each of the battery electrical interfaces. A plurality of motors are supported, one each, within one of the motor receptacles, and a plurality of batteries are supported, one each, within one of the battery receptacles. | 05-07-2009 |
20090295314 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ELECTRICAL LOAD REGENERATION MANAGEMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - Regenerated power from actuation loads of an aircraft may be returned to the distribution bus of the aircraft. In the past, actuators were either hydrostatic or pneumatic. With the furtherance of more electric architecture (MEA) aircraft, there has been an increase in electrical actuation modes. The power or current exchange between electrical buses and the electromechanical and electro-hydrostatic flight control actuators is bidirectional, resulting in a need to accommodate regenerative power. Conventional methods may use shunt regulation to dissipate regenerated power. These methods require additional cooling to reject the heat generated. This regenerated power is wasted as dissipated heat. The present invention, on the other hand, may dump the regenerated power back to a power sink, such as into ancillary electrical loads or to the starter/generator as mechanical (kinetic) energy. In the present invention, the energy may not be wasted nor may it generate excessive heat that needs to be dissipated. | 12-03-2009 |
20100066165 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING PEAK POWER CAPABILITY OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method and system for improving peak power capability in an electrical system is disclosed. The system may include an auxiliary generator operated in conjunction with one or more main engine generators during the need for increased transient load demands. The system may include a main engine generator, an auxiliary generator, an inverter/converter controller (ICC) connected to respective generators, a semi-conductor power device connected between the ICCs, and a main bus between the semi-conductor power device and a load. | 03-18-2010 |