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20100082224 | LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - An injection system includes an injector, first valve, second valve, and pressure sensing device. In an embodiment, first valve is in communication with an injector outlet and includes a closed position for at least partially stopping fluid flow from injector outlet. The second valve is in communication with an injector inlet and includes a closed position for at least partially stopping fluid flow to injector inlet. The pressure sensing device is configured for sensing an injector inlet pressure drop of the injector. The injection system may be configured to stop or impede fluid flow to injector inlet when the rate of pressure drop measured by the pressure sensing device is at least equal to a predetermined pressure value that represents a rate of pressure drop measured between injector inlet and second valve when the first valve and second valve are in the closed position. | 04-01-2010 |
20110226047 | MAGNETICALLY CODED PRESSURE DETECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus for measuring pressure comprises a housing and an actuator pressure sealed to the housing and having a shaft. The actuator is configured to be in pressure communication with a volume of gas or liquid. Upon a change in pressure, the actuator is displaced at least partially in the axial direction. A sensor detects axial displacement of a magnetically encoded target upon the change in pressure in the volume. A device for measuring pressure in an engine cylinder comprises a valve in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem has a magnetic coding located adjacent a sensor. Axial displacement of the stem under cylinder pressure is detected and pressure is obtained. | 09-22-2011 |
20110253809 | PRESSURE SWIRL ATOMIZER WITH SWIRL-ASSISTING CONFIGURATION - A pressure swirl atomizer has a swirl chamber with an exit orifice and a plurality of tangential swirl channels disposed around the circumference of the swirl chamber. A pintle bearing surrounds a pintle. The pintle has a body portion and a nose portion that is narrower than the body portion. The nose portion has a tip that opens and closes the exit orifice and a side that is movable in the pintle bearing. In one embodiment, a return path formed between the nose portion of the pintle and the pintle bearing drains fluid from the swirl chamber when the exit orifice is closed. The nose portion positions the return path closer to a centerline of the atomizer, forcing fluid to swirl in the swirl chamber before draining. Since the fluid does not remain static in the chamber, less energy is needed to increase the fluid velocity and quickly form a desired spray pattern when the exit orifice is opened. | 10-20-2011 |
20120163412 | MAGNETICALLY CODED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE DETECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus for measuring temperature comprises a housing and an actuator pressure sealed to the housing and having a shaft. The actuator is configured to be in pressure communication with a volume of gas or liquid. Upon a change in pressure, the actuator is displaced at least partially in the axial direction. A sensor detects axial displacement of a magnetically encoded target upon the change in pressure in the volume. A device for measuring pressure and temperature in an engine cylinder comprises a valve in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem has a magnetic coding located adjacent a sensor. Axial displacement of the stem under cylinder pressure and temperature changes are detected. | 06-28-2012 |
20140116363 | HYBRID CAM-CAMLESS VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - An internal combustion engine has a cylinder head mounted to an engine block that at least partially forms a plurality of cylinder combustion chambers. The cylinder head has multiple intake ports and multiple exhaust ports. Engine valves regulate the passage of gas into and out of the combustion chamber. Cam-operated engine valves are mechanically coupled to a rotating cam directly or through one or more of a variety of components that assist in transforming the rotational kinetic energy of the cam to linear motion of the engine valves. One of the exhaust valves and one of the intake valves are mechanically coupled to the cam. Electrohydraulic actuators actuate separate intake and exhaust valves of a particular cylinder. The electrohydraulic actuators are in fluid communication with a high pressure fluid source. | 05-01-2014 |
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20090012850 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A TRUE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR - A method, system, and executable software product evaluate the performance of an individual. The method and system include receiving employment information for the individual. The employment information includes information from at least one employer of the individual. The method and system also include storing the employment information and providing to an employer access to the employment information for predicting a performance of the individual. The employer is different from at least a portion of the employer(s) of the individual. | 01-08-2009 |
20130226821 | METHOD & APPARTUS FOR IMPROVING THE SKILLSET OF A SALES CANDIDATE BY USING SALES COACHING APPLICATIONS COUPLED TO E-LEARNING TOOLS - A method and apparatus is disclosed to improve a set of tasks performed by a salesperson. In some embodiments, a method comprises of receiving information about competencies being performed by a salesperson in order to complete a sales transaction, wherein each of the competencies associated with a salesperson is given a quantitative value. In some embodiments, the method comprises of identifying tasks being performed by the salesperson to support said competencies and assigning an individual value to said tasks in a manner to affect the quantitative value of the competencies. In some embodiments, a method for generating revenue by hyperlinking the tasks performed by a salesperson to e-learning courses is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprising of determining and assigning an e-learning course for a salesperson, and negotiating billing and revenue sharing plans is disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20130246294 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE CANDIDACY OF AN APPLICANT - A method and apparatus for automating the process of assessing a candidate and confidentially determining whether the candidate is suited for a particular job opening is disclosed. A designated user creates a position to be filled and establishes the requirements and qualifications for that position. As the candidate applies to a particular position, a computer system collects application data from the candidate in a variety of formats and outputs the application data in a uniform manner to avow comparison of multiple candidates applying for the same job opening. The designated user also shares the collected application data with a plurality of secondary users. The secondary users browse the application data, rate the candidates and provide feedback to the designated user. The designated user is able to determine which candidate to extend employment to, after having viewed the application data, feedback, and ratings provided from the secondary users. | 09-19-2013 |
20130268451 | Method and System for Assessing the Candidacy of an Applicant - A method and apparatus for automating the process of assessing a candidate and confidentially determining whether the candidate is suited for a particular job opening is disclosed. A designated user creates a position to be filled and establishes the requirements and qualifications for that position. As the candidate applies to a particular position, a computer system collects application data from the candidate in a variety of formats and outputs the application data in a uniform manner to allow comparison of multiple candidates applying for the same job opening. The designated user also shares the collected application data with a plurality of secondary users. The secondary users browse the application data, rate the candidates and provide feedback to the designated user. The designated user is able to determine which candidate to extend employment to, after having viewed the application data, as well as the feedback and ratings provided from the secondary users. | 10-10-2013 |
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20110073210 | COILED TUBING HAVING A CAPILLARY WINDOW AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A coiled tubing assembly includes coiled tubing having a side wall that defines an opening and an insert covering the opening and affixed to the coiled tubing. The coiled tubing has a longitudinal axis. The insert defines a capillary window therethrough. The opening and the insert include ends that are non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A method of making a coiled tubing assembly includes providing coiled tubing defining a side wall opening and pulling a capillary tube into the interior of the coiled tubing through the side wall opening. The method further includes attaching the capillary tube to a capillary window of an insert for covering the side wall opening and affixing the insert to the coiled tubing. | 03-31-2011 |
20130098028 | Thermal Ratchet System - A thermal ratchet system includes a ratchet housing, a ratchet mandrel, a first ratchet, and a second ratchet. The first ratchet is disposed at a position generally fixed with respect to the ratchet housing and is urgeable with respect to the ratchet mandrel in an axial direction by a change in environmental temperature in a first direction. The second ratchet is disposed at a position generally fixed with respect to the ratchet housing and is urgeable with respect to the ratchet mandrel in the axial direction by a change in environmental temperature in a second direction opposite to the first direction. At least one of the first ratchet and the second ratchet is engaged with the ratchet mandrel. | 04-25-2013 |
20140208570 | Method for Making a Coiled Tubing Assembly - A coiled tubing assembly includes coiled tubing having a side wall that defines an opening and an insert covering the opening and affixed to the coiled tubing. The coiled tubing has a longitudinal axis. The insert defines a capillary window therethrough. The opening and the insert include ends that are non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A method of making a coiled tubing assembly includes providing coiled tubing defining a side wall opening and pulling a capillary tube into the interior of the coiled tubing through the side wall opening. The method further includes attaching the capillary tube to a capillary window of an insert for covering the side wall opening and affixing the insert to the coiled tubing. | 07-31-2014 |
20140305259 | Thermal Ratchet System - A thermal ratchet system includes a ratchet housing, a ratchet mandrel, a first ratchet, and a second ratchet. The first ratchet is disposed at a position generally fixed with respect to the ratchet housing and is urgeable with respect to the ratchet mandrel in an axial direction by a change in environmental temperature in a first direction. The second ratchet is disposed at a position generally fixed with respect to the ratchet housing and is urgeable with respect to the ratchet mandrel in the axial direction by a change in environmental temperature in a second direction opposite to the first direction. At least one of the first ratchet and the second ratchet is engaged with the ratchet mandrel. | 10-16-2014 |