03rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140014279 | WINDOW COVERING AND OPERATING SYSTEM - A window covering includes a head rail that supports a panel by lift cords such that one end of the panel may be raised and lowered relative to the head rail. An operating system controls movement of the panel and includes spools coupled to the lift cords such that rotation of the spools retracts and extends the lift cords. A shaft is connected to a spool of the lift spool assembly and to a brake and a spring motor. The spring motor applies a motor force to the shaft and the brake applies a brake force to the shaft such that the forces generated by the spring motor and brake hold the panel in the desired position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014280 | WINDING SHAFT DRIVE FOR OPERATING A RETRACTABLE ARCHITECTURAL COVERING AND SHAFT BRAKE MODULE FOR USE THEREIN - A winding shaft drive ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014281 | Shade with a Shear Pin and Method for Pretensioning a Shade - A roller shade is provided. The roller shade may include: a roller; an axle located in the roller; an adjustable counterbalancing mechanism configured to counter balance a rotation of the roller wherein the counterbalancing mechanism is configured to impart a rotational force on the roller and the rotational force is adjusted by rotating the axle; and a locking mechanism attached to the roller and configured to lock the axle at a given angular orientation, wherein the locking mechanism includes a shear pin. A method of tensioning a counterbalancing mechanism may also be provided. The method may include: mounting the counterbalancing mechanism to a shaft; mounting the lock wheel to the shaft; turning the shaft to tension the counterbalancing mechanism; and inserting a shear pin into a hole in the lock wheel to lock the shaft in place. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014282 | SUNSHADE DEVICE - A sunshade device for a side window of a vehicle includes a sunshade cloth having two opposite side portions and a pair of non-metallic stretchable support elements that are respectively provided on the two opposite side portions. The non-metallic stretchable support elements are resilient stitch lines that are made of nylon and that are sewn on the two opposite side portions in a plain sewing manner. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014283 | SINGLE-STEP METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF NANO PULP BY ACCELERATION AND DISINTEGRATION OF RAW MATERIAL - The invention relates to methods of manufacturing nano pulp, wherein cellulose containing raw material is accelerated in a continuous gas and/or liquid flow, whereby the material is disintegrated and nano pulp is produced. The gas and/or liquid flow may be created by reduction of an elevated pressure in a reactor holding the cellulose containing raw material. The invention also relates to the nano pulp produced. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014284 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR NONWOVEN FABRIC - There is provided a method for producing a nonwoven fabric that can produce a nonwoven fabric having high strength, high bulk and softness. The method for producing a nonwoven fabric according to the invention comprises a step of supplying a water-containing paper-making material onto a support to form a paper layer | 2014-01-16 |
20140014285 | LAMINATED ENDLESS BELT - A fabric for a papermaking machine is in the form of an endless belt which is closed in the circulating direction. The fabric has a first layer and a second layer which is arranged on the first layer. Each layer is formed by one or by a plurality of film-shaped tapes which adjoin one another and are arranged next to one another in the direction transversely with respect to the circulating direction. The side edges, which adjoin one another, of two film-shaped tapes of one of the two layers are arranged between the side edges of the two layers are arranged between the end edges of adjoining end edges of film-shaped tapes of one of the two layers. The film-shaped tapes of one of the two layers are connected over their full area to the film-shaped tapes of the other of the two layers. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014286 | DIE-CASTING DIE - A die-casting die capable of obtaining stable, high-quality die-casting products by reducing clogging is disclosed. The die-casting die for casting die-casting products by pressure filling molten metal into a cavity, comprises a fixed die; a moving die for forming a cavity at contacting surfaces of the fixed die and the moving die, the moving die being capable of approaching and separating from the fixed die; an overflow formed on at least either the fixed die or the moving die to communicate through an overflow gate with the cavity; a porous gas-permeable member, through which gas can pass without allowing molten metal in the overflow to pass, disposed on at least either the fixed die or the moving die so as to communicate with the overflow; and an exhaust path, one end of which communicates with the surface on the side of the gas-permeable member opposite that of the overflow, and the other end of which communicates with the outside of the fixed die or the moving die. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014287 | MOLD - A mold includes a first groove part and a second groove part. The first groove part extends with a constant length or a constant width from a center part to an outer circumferential part of the mold. The second groove part extends from a terminal end of the first groove part on an outer circumferential part side of the first groove part and merging with any portion of the first groove part. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014288 | DEVICE FOR CASTING - A casting machine includes a processing cylinder formed in a thermally conductive block. The cylinder has a processing chamber, a first end configured to receive the metal feed stock and a second end. An injector cylinder formed in the thermally conductive block has a shooting pot coupled to the second end of the processing cylinder by a passage configured to permit feed stock to pass from the processing cylinder into the shooting pot. A nozzle is coupled to the injector cylinder and to the mold. A processing drive drives the feed stock from the first end of the processing cylinder through the passage into the shooting pot. A heater is thermally coupled to the processing cylinder to heat the feed stock. An injector plunger coupled to an injector actuator for driving the plunger sufficiently to force the metal from the shooting pot through the nozzle and into the mold. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014289 | ENHANCED-EFFICIENCY ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION CORE - An energy recovery system having a core unit permitting heat and moisture exchange between air streams passing therethrough, the core unit having two or more multilayer composite structures, the multilayer composite structure being made up of:
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20140014290 | HEAT STORAGE APPARATUS - Heat storage apparatus comprising at least one thermal store ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014291 | Systems and Methods for Controlling an HVAC Motor - A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system has a motor configured to selectively provide an airflow, an airflow control algorithm configured receive an input and to provide a desired control value associated with a desired actual operation value of the motor, wherein the desired actual operation value is provided as a function of the input, and a control translator configured to receive the desired control value and to provide a correlated control value to the motor, wherein the correlated control value is associated with causing the motor to operate at the desired control value. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014292 | CONTROLLING DATA CENTER AIRFLOW - A data center cooling system includes a plurality of cooling units positioned adjacent a warm air plenum that is in airflow communication with a plurality of electronic devices supported in a plurality of racks. Each of the cooling units includes a heat exchanger arranged to cool warmed air circulated into the warm air plenum from a human-occupiable workspace adjacent the plurality of racks opposite the plurality of cooling units, and a fan arranged to circulate the warmed air from the warm air plenum through the heat exchanger and to the human-occupiable workspace. The cooling system includes a control system electrically coupled to the fan and configured to modulate a fan speed of the fan of each cooling unit to induce a pressure gradient in the warm air plenum. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014293 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOLING CONTAINERS - An apparatus for cooling containers includes a cooling chamber having a side wall with a circular interior surface defining a cylindrical interior chamber cavity. The interior chamber cavity has a diameter and length sufficient to receive the container therein, and an open top permitting insertion of the container and egress of the fluid. At least one fluid inlet is positioned so as to inject a cooling fluid tangential to the circular side wall. At least one fluid outlet is provided for removing the cooling fluid from the cooling chamber. A method for cooling containers is also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014294 | U-Bend Tube Compression/Distortion Stabilization System (CDSS) - This patent discloses and claims a system for providing in-plane stabilization to the tubes of a heat exchanger. The system increases the friction between the tubes and the existing anti-vibration bars by pressing the tube bundle together in the out-of-plane direction. The invention involves a structure that develops forces by reacting either off the inner diameter of the tube bundle wrapper, or off an assembled stressor hoop, which is self-supporting on top of the tube bundle, or involves purposely deforming connecting hoops to bias the anti-vibration bars in a way that the tube U-bend is no longer planar. It imposes a controlled clamping and/or deforming force on the tube bundle, either by direct contact with the outer tubes or indirectly via the existing anti-vibration bar structure. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014295 | STEAM GENERATOR - A steam generator includes: an annular member ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014296 | CONDENSER - A first header tank of a condenser serves as a condensation section outlet header section. A second header tank has lower end upper ends respectively located below and above the lower end of the first header tank. A portion of a second header tank located below the lower end of the first header tank serves as a super-cooling section inlet header section. The second header tank also serves as a reservoir section. The interior of the condensation section outlet header section of the first header tank communicates, through a communication section, with a portion of the interior of the second header tank, which portion is located above the lower end of the first header tank. A flow velocity reducing member is provided in the second header tank so as to reduce the flow velocity of liquid-phase dominant refrigerant which flows into the reservoir section through the communication section. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014297 | Temperature And Humidity Independent Control Air Conditioning System And Method - This invention provides a temperature and humidity independent control air conditioning system, comprising a high temperature cooling unit, a low temperature cooling unit, a humidity processing unit, and an indoor unit, wherein the coolant with a first temperature provided by the high temperature cooling unit flows into the indoor unit and then its temperature becomes a second temperature; the coolant with a third temperature provided by the low temperature cooling unit flows into the humidity processing unit; the coolant with the second temperature is divided to the low temperature cooling unit. With this invention, temperature and humidity independent control can be realized with high efficiency. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014298 | CONDENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONDENSING MOISTURE IN A VEHICLE BATTERY - A condensing system for a battery in a vehicle and a method for condensing moisture in a battery are provided. In one embodiment, the condensing system includes a battery housing, which surrounds a battery interior. At least one battery cell is arranged in the interior. An inlet opening is arranged in the battery housing, for a cooling fluid entering the battery interior. A first outlet opening and a second outlet opening are both arranged in the battery housing. The first outlet opening is in fluid communication with the cooling fluid emerging from the battery interior. A condensing device is arranged in the battery interior and is in fluid communication with the cooling fluid and causes moisture present in the battery interior to condense. The condensed moisture emerges into the environment through the second outlet opening. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014299 | CHEMICAL HEAT STORAGE DEVICE - Provided is a chemical heat storage device including: a heat storage material accommodation unit which accommodates a chemical heat storage material which generates heat and a reaction product by reversible chemical reaction with a reaction medium, a driving unit which drives rotation of the heat storage material accommodation unit, and a heat exchange unit which includes a heat transfer unit which extends in at least one heat storage material accommodation unit, and is thermally communicated with the inside and the outside of the heat storage material accommodation unit, in which the chemical heat storage material is stirred by rotation of the heat storage material accommodation unit, heat exchange is performed between heat exchange fluid which flows through the heat transfer unit and the chemical heat storage material, and a temperature of the heat exchange fluid which flows through the heat transfer unit is changed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014300 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger is provided that may include a shell; a first pipe that guides a first fluid into the shell; a tube, through which a second fluid that exchanges heat with the first fluid may pass; a second pipe, through which the first fluid is guided outside of the shell; and a base including a fastening portion to which the shell may be fastened and a support portion that supports the fastening portion. The fastening portion may have a tube hole, through which the tube may pass, and a pipe hole, through which at least one of the first pipe or the second pipe may pass, so that it is possible to increase availability of space at a side of and above the shell, and at least one of the first pipe, the second pipe, or the tube may be protected by the base, resulting in high reliability. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014301 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR USE IN COOLING LIQUIDS - A heat exchanger has at least one inlet and outlet to permit circulation of refrigerant therethrough. Each heat exchanger includes a plurality of thin sections of material arranged between a pair of thin flat outer plates. Each of the thin sections of material is comprised of parallel flow paths, allowing for the refrigerant to flow through the inlet, then from one section to the next, and finally out the outlet. The arrangement of the sections of parallel flow paths allows for the refrigerant to come into contact with the majority of the inside wall of the outer plates, allowing for maximum heat exchange. In use for cooling liquids, the heat exchangers are arranged within a frame and brought into contact with the liquid to be cooled. When the heat exchangers are used to cool liquid sufficiently to produce ice crystals, a rotating scraping device sweeps across the surface of the heat exchanger, removing any ice crystals that have formed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014302 | HEAT ENERGY SYSTEM FOR HEATING OR MAINTAINING THERMAL BALANCE IN THE INTERIORS OF BUILDINGS OR BUILDING PARTS - A heat energy system which can be used to heat or maintain thermal balance in the interiors of buildings or buildings parts. According the invention there are containers built near and/or instead of surrounding surfaces of a room: of upper and lower surrounding surfaces to at least certain extent, and at least two parts of opposite side surrounding surfaces; and the neighboring containers are connected, and all containers define one closed fluid volume which is filled with heat transporting fluid. The typical layout of the invention is shown in FIG. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014303 | Thermosiphon Systems for Electronic Devices - A thermosiphon system includes a condenser, an evaporator, and a condensate line fluidically coupling the condenser to the evaporator. The condensate line can be a tube with parallel passages can be used to carry the liquid condensate from the condenser to the evaporator and to carry the vapor from the evaporator to the condenser. The evaporator can be integrated into the tube. The condenser can be constructed with an angled core. The entire assembly can be constructed using a single material, e.g., aluminum, and can be brazed together in a single brazing operation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014304 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE WITHOUT INJECTION TUBE AND OBJECT MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - A method of manufacturing a heat-dissipating device without injection tube and an object manufactured by the method. The method includes the steps of: a) providing an upper casing and a lower casing, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper casing and the lower casing; b) positioning a capillary and a brace in the receiving space, welding the upper casing and the lower casing in a manner to seal a seam therebetween hermetically, and reserving a crevice; c) sintering; d) injecting a liquid working medium from the crevice into the receiving space; and e) putting the combination of the upper casing and the lower casing into which the liquid working medium has been injected in step d) in a vacuum environment and welding the crevice quickly to seal the crevice hermetically. An exposed heat-dissipating device without injection tube effective in dissipating heat is manufactured by the method. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014305 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger mayinclude a shell; a first pipe that guides a first fluid into the shell; a plurality of spiral pipe portions, through which a second fluid, which exchanges heat with the first fluid, may pass, that have different distances from a central axis; and a second pipe that guides the first fluid outside of the shell, in which an inner spiral pipe portion of the plurality of spiral pipe portions, which is closest to a central axis, and an outer spiral pipe portion, which is farthest from the central axis, are connected by a first connection tube, and a plurality of intermediate spiral pipes, which is farther from the central axis than the inner spiral pipe portion and closer to the central axis than the outer spiral pipe portion, is connected by a second connection tube, such that the plurality of spiral pipe portions is connected while minimizing a number of connection tubes and a reduction in performance that may be generated when a difference in length of a plurality of paths is large, by minimizing a difference in length of the paths formed by the plurality of spiral pipe portions and the connection tubes. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014306 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR HEATING BOILERS - A heat exchanger of the fumes-water type configured to couple with a burner for the manufacture of boilers for domestic or industrial use. The heat exchanger includes an exchanging body ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014307 | Heat Exchanger Header and Related Methods and Apparatuses - A heat exchanger (such as a radiator) that provides for a consistent tank-to-header joint location. The header generally includes a drafted wall that is movable adjacent to or within a tank and may include a curved fillet to maintain header alignment. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014308 | Heat Sink and Electronic Device and Heat Exchanger Applying the Same - A heat sink includes a substrate, at least a first fin set and at least a second fin set. The first fin set is disposed on the substrate and has a plurality of first fins, and the first fin has a plurality of first holes. The second fin set is disposed on the substrate and has a plurality of second fins, and the second fin has a plurality of second holes. The total area of the second holes is larger than that of the first holes. An electronic device and a heat exchanger which are configured with the heat sink are also disclosed. The structure and configuration of the heat fins can increase the wind guiding effect, and thus improve the heat-dissipation efficiency. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014309 | HEAT SINK AND A METHOD OF FIXING THE SAME - The invention relates to a heat sink and a method of fixing the same. In one embodiment this is accomplished by a method for bonding a heat sink and an electronic device together, wherein the heat sink including a base member and a heat radiating portion the method comprising milling the base member in the midst of the heat sink of a predetermined depth, cleaning the milled surface of the heat sink with an activator, filling the milled surface of the heat sink with an adhesive for bonding with the electronic device and placing the heat sink on the electronic device and applying force for a predetermined amount of time period. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014310 | HEAT SINK - The invention relates to a improved heat sink In one embodiment this is accomplished by a base member and a heat radiating portion, wherein heat radiating portion includes a plurality of fins, wherein the distance between rows of the plurality of fins (fluid guide) are arranged such that they don't obstruct the horizontal flow of fluid or change the characteristic of the fluid substantially. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014311 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SATURATION LEVEL OF A GENERATED GASEOUS STATE FLUID - The method of controlling the saturation level of a gaseous state fluid generated at an outlet of a gaseous state fluid generation system comprises measuring a reference parameter of the fluid other than the saturation level itself, with the reference parameter being representative of the saturation level, and selectively superheating the fluid as a response to the measured reference parameter until the reference parameter falls within an acceptable range of reference parameter values. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014312 | ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOT WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - An energy-efficient hot water supply apparatus comprises a control assembly and a controller. The control assembly is disposed between an external energy supply source and a heating apparatus, so as to control turning on/off of energy supply of the energy supply source to the heating apparatus. At least one activation switch is disposed on the controller. The activation switch can operate the control assembly to cut off the entry of the energy of the energy supply source to the heating apparatus and keeps a fixed off duration. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014313 | MULTI-STAGE HEAT SINK, COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE SAME AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a multi-stage heat sink cooling system, including: at least one step surface in a direction of a surface to which cooling air is injected, wherein the step surface is any one of a step surface having a stair shape that is provided with a plurality of heat radiating plates each having a curve, a step surface provided with a plurality of heat radiating plates having a streamlined smooth curve, and a step surface provided with a plurality of heat radiating fins having a height difference. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the cooling system with the multi-stage heat sink can cool heat generated from a heat radiating element using the multi-stage heat sink and the air injection part to improve a heat release rate. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014314 | Shunt Tube Connection Assembly and Method - A shunt tube assembly comprises a shunt tube and a jumper tube comprising a first end. The shunt tube comprises a non-round cross section, and the first end of the jumper tube is coupled to the shunt tube at a coupling. The first end of the jumper tube comprises a substantially round cross section at the coupling. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014315 | MODULAR DOWNHOLE TOOL - The present invention relates to a downhole tool extending in a longitudinal direction, comprising a tool housing; an arm assembly pivotally mounted about a pivot point fixed in relation to the tool housing and movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the tool housing; an arm activation assembly for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position, the arm activation assembly being arranged inside the tool housing and having a first end face and a second end face adapted for being connected with the end faces of other arm activation assemblies; wherein the arm activation assembly comprises: a piston housing having a piston chamber extending in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool and comprising: a first piston housing part, a second piston housing part removably connected to the first piston housing part, a piston member arranged inside the piston housing and connected with the arm assembly, the piston member being movable in the piston housing in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014316 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND UPGRADING A HYDROCARBON RESOURCE THROUGH A PIPELINE AND RELATED METHODS - A device for transporting and upgrading a hydrocarbon resource may include a pair of pipeline segments configured to transport the hydrocarbon resource therethrough and a radio frequency (RF) upgrading device. The RF upgrading device may include an RF applicator comprising an inner tubular dielectric coupler between the pair of pipeline segments, and an electrically conductive outer housing surrounding the inner tubular dielectric coupler. The RF upgrading device may also include an RF source coupled to the electrically conductive outer housing and having an operating frequency and power to upgrade the hydrocarbon resource. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014317 | DRUM UNIT WITH AN ARCH COMPENSATOR FOR A WELL INTERVENTION STRING - A drum unit for an intervention string for a well includes a drum with a drum axis and with a radius, arranged in a structural frame and rotatable by a motor and a tension compensator. The tension compensator includes a guide arch displaceable in a direction generally along the intervention string, orthogonal to the drum axis, using a first force device connected to the structural frame for keeping the intervention string in tension. At least a first end of the guide arch is laterally displaceable in a direction generally orthogonal to the intervention string, parallel with the drum axis. The intervention string runs between the guide arch to or from the first end to the drum. The intervention string runs via a second, opposite end of the guide arch via a second, fixed guide at the structural frame, directly or indirectly to or from the well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014318 | HYDRO PNEUMATIC LIFTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed invention introduces an efficient lifting mechanism for reciprocating vertically a load system, the load consisting of the aggregate weights of a cargo payload in conjunction with “dead weights” of moving parts of the lifting apparatus. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014319 | HYDRAULIC SCREEN TABLE APPARATUS - A hydraulic screen table having a base, an upper work surface, an opening in the screen table for allowing pipe to travel, upper support plates, emergency actuation plates, first and second set of powered cylinders wherein upon sensing an emergency, the cylinders pull the support plates and allow the sand screen to fall into the well bore. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014320 | Debris Chamber with Helical Flow Path for Enhanced Subterranean Debris Removal - A subterranean debris catcher swirls the incoming debris laden stream by putting grooves or spiral projections on the inside of the inlet pipe. In some embodiments the solids come out of openings in the side of the inlet pipe and in others the solids can exit near the top either directly into the enclosed solids holding volume as the liquid exits straight out or the solids can be discharged out the end of the inlet pipe into the bigger open space defined by the housing. In the latter case the inside housing wall can have a screen or vanes that slow down the solid particles as the fluid continues to a housing exit and eventually to an exit screen before being discharged to either go to the surface or recirculate back along the outside of the tool to the inlet pipe while picking up additional debris. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014321 | Assembly - A downhole transport assembly ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014322 | FAIL-SAFE SPRING - The present invention relates to a downhole tool extending in a longitudinal direction, comprising a tool housing; an arm assembly movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the tool housing; an arm activation assembly for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position; wherein the arm activation assembly comprises: a piston housing comprising a piston chamber, said piston chamber extending in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool, a piston member arranged inside the piston chamber and engaged with the arm assembly to move the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position, the piston member being movable in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool and having a first piston face and a second piston face, the piston member being able to apply a projecting force on the arm assembly by applying a hydraulic pressure on the first piston face moving the piston in a first direction, and a spring member applying a spring force to move the piston in a second direction opposite the first direction. Furthermore, the invention relates to a downhole system. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014323 | TORQUE MEMBER - The present invention relates to a downhole tool extending in a longitudinal direction, comprising a tool housing; an arm assembly movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the tool housing; an arm activation assembly arranged in the tool housing for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position, the arm activation assembly comprising a piston chamber extending in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool, a piston member arranged inside the piston chamber and movable in the longitudinal direction of the downhole tool, and wherein the arm activation assembly further comprises a torque member comprising a first fluid channel for supplying hydraulic fluid from a pump to the arm assembly, the torque member being connected with the arm assembly and wherein the torque member is rotated by the movement of the piston member, whereby the arm assembly is moved. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tool string system comprising a plurality of downhole tools, wherein at least one of the downhole tools is a downhole tool according to the invention. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014324 | METHOD OF RECOVERING HYDROCARBON RESOURCES WHILE INJECTING A SOLVENT AND SUPPLYING RADIO FREQUENCY POWER AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method of recovering hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation may include injecting a solvent via a wellbore into the subterranean formation while supplying radio frequency (RF) power from the wellbore and into the subterranean formation. The method may also include recovering hydrocarbon resources via the wellbore and from the subterranean formation while supplying RF power from the wellbore and into the subterranean formation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014325 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING A HYDROCARBON RESOURCE FROM A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION INCLUDING ADDITIONAL UPGRADING AT THE WELLHEAD AND RELATED APPARATUS - A method for recovering a hydrocarbon resource from a subterranean formation may include applying radio frequency (RF) power to the hydrocarbon resource in the subterranean formation to upgrade the hydrocarbon resource and producing the upgraded hydrocarbon resource from the subterranean formation to a wellhead. The method may also include, at the wellhead, performing an additional upgrading operation on the upgraded hydrocarbon resource using RF power. The method may further include supplying the upgraded hydrocarbon resource to a pipeline for transportation therethrough. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014326 | METHOD OF UPGRADING AND RECOVERING A HYDROCARBON RESOURCE FOR PIPELINE TRANSPORT AND RELATED SYSTEM - A method for recovering a hydrocarbon resource from a subterranean formation may include applying radio frequency (RF) power to the hydrocarbon resource in the subterranean formation to upgrade the hydrocarbon resource to have a lowered viscosity. The method may further include producing the upgraded hydrocarbon resource from the subterranean formation to a wellhead, and, at the wellhead, adding a diluent to the upgraded hydrocarbon resource sufficient to meet a pipeline transport viscosity threshold. The method may also include supplying the diluted upgraded hydrocarbon resource to a pipeline for transportation therethrough. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014327 | METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING FLUIDS FROM A CONDENSATE GAS RESERVOIR - A method of producing reservoir fluids from a condensate gas reservoir traversed by a production well includes the formation of a protrusion into natural gas bearing rock along a producing interval of the reservoir. A heater element is placed into the protrusion and configured for operation. Reservoir fluids are produced from the producing interval while the heater element heats the natural gas bearing rock proximate the heater element. The heat supplied by the heater element reduces condensate build up in the natural gas bearing rock adjacent the production well during production. The heater element is configured to heat the natural gas bearing rock that is proximate the heater element to a temperature that is sufficient to vaporize and/or reduce the viscosity of condensate that is proximate the heater element. A related system is also described. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014328 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATED PUMP SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a hydraulic actuated pump system which lifts production fluids and re-circulating hydraulic fluid from a petroleum well. Additives may be added to the hydraulic fluid to apply direct chemical treatment to the production formation. A sonic stimulator may be included to stimulate and produce the same liquids from the horizontal section of the well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014329 | LANDING INDICATOR FOR LOGGING TOOLS - An apparatus for evaluating an earth formation intersected by a wellbore may include a logging tool conveyed into the wellbore through a drilling tubular, a landing indicator associated with the logging tool, and a sensor operatively associated with the logging tool. In use, the landing indicator generates a pressure pulse in the drilling tubular after contacting a travel restrictor positioned in the drilling tubular. After the logging tool is positioned at the target depth, the sensor makes at least one measurement while the logging tool is in the drilling tubular and provides an output indicative of a selected subsurface parameter. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014330 | METHODS FOR TREATING SILICICLASTIC HYDROCARBON-BEARING FORMATIONS WITH FLUORINATED AMINE OXIDES - A method of treating a siliciclastic, hydrocarbon-bearing formation is disclosed. The method includes contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing formation with a composition comprising solvent and a fluorinated amine oxide. Siliciclastic, hydrocarbon-bearing formations treated according to the method are also disclosed. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014331 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR EVALUATING A GEOLOGICAL FORMATION - A method of evaluating a geological formation ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014332 | Methods Relating to Designing Wellbore Strengthening Fluids - Generally, assessing the properties of a plug comprising wellbore strengthening materials may enable the design of more efficient wellbore strengthening additives and fluids because the properties of the plug may translate to the near wellbore strengthening effect of the wellbore strengthening materials of the plug. Assessing such properties may involve applying a differential pressure to a plug formed in a passageway of a tool comprising at least one sensor proximal to the passageway plug, and then measuring at least one attribute selected from the group consisting of a normal plug pressure, a normal plug displacement, and any combination thereof with the at least one sensor. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014333 | Method of Evaluation of Deposits and Opening of Productive Formations - In a method of evaluation of deposits and opening of productive formations in recovery of oil or gas, a previously drilled well is located and investigated to determine at least one first zone which is not productive for oil or gas extraction and at least one second zone which is productive for oil or gas extraction; the at least one first zone which is not productive for oil or gas extraction is skipped, while hydroslotting is performed in the at least one second zone by making a plurality of slots and thereby producing unloaded regions so as to provide again a flow of oil or gas in the previously drilled well which was not in operation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014334 | System and Method for Umbilical-Less Positional Feedback of a Subsea Wellhead Member Disposed in a Subsea Wellhead Assembly - A positional feedback system includes a seal assembly coupled to a running tool, the seal assembly having a seal ring and an energizing ring positioned between a hanger and a subsea wellhead. The energizing ring moves relative to the seal ring from an unset position to a set position to seal to the wellhead and the hanger. The system includes a magnet disposed on the energizing ring and having a magnetic field. One or more sensing devices are disposed on running tool and positioned in the magnetic field of the magnet in the set position and the unset position. The sensing devices are configured to communicate with a surface platform when the rare earth magnet passes a magnetic field through the sensing devices. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014335 | FAMILIES OF SCALE-INHIBITORS HAVING DIFFERENT ABSORPTION PROFILES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN OILFIELD - The current invention relates to families of scale-inhibitors having different UV/VIS absorption profiles and their application in a method for stimulating an oilfield comprising those families. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014336 | ENHANCING FLUID RECOVERY IN SUBTERRANEAN WELLS WITH A CRYOGENIC PUMP AND A CRYOGENIC FLUID MANUFACTURING PLANT - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for the enhanced recovery of fluids from subterranean reservoirs using cryogenic fluids. Using the Earth's geothermal energy to warm cryogenic flood fluids injected into subterranean reservoirs, the pressure within the subterranean reservoir is increased. Consequently, the reservoir conductivity is enhanced due to thermal cracking, and improved sweep efficiency of the reservoir by the flood fluids is provided. This rise in pressure due to the injection of the cryogenic fluid increases the reservoir conductivity enhancement and improves sweep efficiency of the flood fluids, which leads to the production of more fluids from to the subterranean reservoirs. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014337 | Single Trip Gravel Pack System And Method - Systems and methods for completing a well. A lower completion assembly is run into a wellbore adjacent to a subsurface formation in a single trip. The lower completion assembly includes a screen assembly, an inner string, and a sealing device. The inner string has a return opening and at least one inflow control device communicating with an interior of the inner string. The barrier device actuates between a gravel packing position and an inflow control position. Gravel flows about the screen assembly with the barrier device in the gravel packing position during at least a portion of gravel pack operations. The barrier device is actuated to the inflow control position to restrict flow through the screen assembly during at least a portion of a well operation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014338 | Method of Increasing the Permeability of a Subterranean Formation by Creating a Multiple Fracture Network - The stimulated rock volume (SRV) of a subterranean formation may be increased by pumping viscous fracturing fluid into the formation in a first stage to create or enlarge a primary fracture, decreasing the pumping in order for the fluid to increase in viscosity within the primary fracture, and then continuing to pump viscous fluid into the formation in a second stage. The fluid pumped into the second stage is diverted away from the primary fracture and a secondary fracture is created. The directional orientation of the secondary fracture is distinct from the directional orientation of the primary fracture. The fluid of the first stage may contain a viscosifying polymer or viscoelastic surfactant or may be slickwater. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014339 | DISINTEGRABLE DEFORMATION TOOL - A deformation system, including a deformable member and a tool operatively arranged to deform the member due to actuation of the tool from a first set of dimensions at which the deformable member is positionable with respect to a structure to a second set of dimensions at which the deformable member engages with the structure. The tool at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid. A method of operating a deformation system is also included. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014340 | DOWNHOLE SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A downhole tool includes a tubular including a port. A first ball mechanism including a first shuttle axially movable within the tubular from a first position covering the port to a second position exposing the port. A first ball seat movable with the first shuttle and a second ball mechanism including a second shuttle axially movable within the tubular from a first position exposing the port to a second position covering the port. A second ball seat movable with the second shuttle, wherein an opening of the first ball seat is smaller than an opening of the second ball seat. Also includes a method of opening and closing a port in a downhole tubular and a method of completing downhole operations in a non-sequential order using a sleeve system having a plurality of downhole tools. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014341 | THERMALLY ENHANCED HDD GROUT - A grout used in horizontal directional drilling including a silica material present in an amount of from about | 2014-01-16 |
20140014342 | Method of Treatment and Perforation of Near-Well Zone - A method of treatment and perforation of a near-well zone of oil and gas recovery wells, includes making an oil or gas recovery well in deposits with carbonate collectors, performing slotting opening by sand treatment with a jet containing sand and a sand carrying liquid, and using as the sand carrying liquid a sand carrying liquid which contains light hydrocarbons C | 2014-01-16 |
20140014343 | Systems and Methods for Managing Milling Debris - Systems and methods of managing cuttings and debris resulting from milling a casing exit are disclosed. An exemplary milling system includes a mill arranged within a shroud and configured to translate axially with respect to the shroud once detached therefrom, a guide block is coupled to a distal end of the mill and supports the mill while the mill forms the casing exit. A guide support arranged within the shroud defining one or more longitudinal channels configured to accumulate cuttings and debris. The shroud defines a plurality of perforations arranged as first and second axial perforation sets, and a sleeve is arranged therein and defines one or more piston guides that align one or more pistons with either the first or second axial perforation sets, depending on the amount of cuttings and debris. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014344 | Method and System for Servicing a Wellbore - A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising transporting a fluid treatment system to a wellsite, accessing a water source proximate to the wellsite, introducing a water stream from the water source into the fluid treatment system, irradiating at least a portion of the water stream within the fluid treatment system, wherein the portion of the water stream is irradiated by exposing the portion of the water stream to ultraviolet light emitted from at least one pulsed ultraviolet lamp, forming a wellbore servicing fluid from the irradiated water stream, and placing the wellbore servicing fluid into the wellbore. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014345 | Check Valve for Well Stimulation - Check valve assemblies operable to inject treatment fluids during stimulation operations are described. One check valve assembly includes a valve body defining an inlet, one or more discharge ports, and a cylindrical passageway fluidly communicating the inlet with the one or more discharge ports, the valve body further defining a valve body seat within the passageway. A valve cap is configured to be coupled to the valve body and defines an opening therein that fluidly communicates with the cylindrical passageway, the valve cap further providing a valve cap seat. A spherical piston is disposed within the passageway and movable between a closed configuration where the spherical piston engages the valve body seat and an open configuration where the spherical piston engages the valve cap seat and allows fluid communication between the inlet and the one or more discharge ports. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014346 | Method of Increasing Productivity of Oil, Gas, and Water Wells - A method of increasing productivity of oil, gas or water wells, includes the steps of excavating of a horizontal or inclined well, forming in the horizontal or inclined well a plurality of cavities which extend transversely to the direction of elongation of the horizontal or inclined well and are spaced from one another in a direction of elongation of the horizontal or inclined well so as to form a plurality of partitions therebetween, providing packing in the horizontal or inclined well by packers, and executing hydrocracking by acting onto the partitions located between the cavities inside the horizontal or inclined well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014347 | FORMATION TREATMENT SYSTEM - A treatment system including a first tubular having at least one port therein. A valve member is disposed with the first tubular and operatively arranged to control fluid flow through the at least one port. A second tubular is disposed radially within the first tubular and terminates at an end opening into an interior passage of the first tubular for enabling a treatment media to be supplied through the second tubular into the first tubular, and through the at least one port when the at least one port is open. A seal assembly is disposed between the first and second tubulars for fluidly sealing an annulus formed between the first and second tubulars from the end of the second tubular. A tool is disposed with the second tubular for controlling operation of the valve member. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014348 | SELF-SUSPENDING PROPPANTS FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - The invention provides for modified proppants, comprising a proppant particle and a hydrogel coating, wherein the hydrogel coating localizes on the surface of the proppant particle to produce the modified proppant, methods of manufacturing such proppants and methods of use. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014349 | FRACTURING OPERATIONS EMPLOYING CHLORINE DIOXIDE - A method includes introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the treatment fluid including a polymer gel having a water-soluble polymer, a proppant, and a polymer gel-preserving amount of chlorine dioxide, the placing step includes applying the treatment fluid at a sufficient pressure and at a sufficient rate to fracture the subterranean formation. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014350 | CIRCULATING COIL CLEANOUT TOOL AND METHOD - The invention relates to a tool and method for cleaning a wellbore. The tool includes a tubing string comprising an upper end and a lower end, and defining a first bore for allowing passage of fluid from the wellbore to surface; a guide string disposed inside the tubing string and defining an internal bore to run coiled tubing therethrough, the coiled tubing carrying at least one jet nozzle; at least one seal disposed around the tubing string for sealing against a well casing; at least one port defined by the tubing string and positioned above the seal for allowing fluid to pass therethrough; and at least one valve positioned below the seal to allow fluid to pass upward through the valve but not downward. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014351 | FLUID FLOW CONTROL USING CHANNELS - A fluid flow control device disposable in a bore can include channels that can direct fluid flow based on one or more properties of the fluid more robustly. The channels may include a side channel between two other channels. The side channel can allow fluid flow to affect fluid flowing in one of the channels. Devices according to some aspects can differentiate between fluids having close, but different, properties and direct the fluid accordingly. Examples of fluid properties based on which the device can direct fluid include fluid density, fluid velocity, fluid viscosity, and Reynolds number of the fluid flow. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014352 | DOWNHOLE PRESSURE COMPENSATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a downhole pressure compensating device for use in combination with a downhole tool, comprising a housing with a chamber and an internal hollow section, a first piston dividing the chamber into a first section and a second section, the first section being in fluid communication with a first fluid port, the second section being in fluid communication with a borehole through a second fluid port, and a first spring disposed within the second section to exert a pressure on the first piston to enable the conservation of an overpressure in the first section. Furthermore, the device comprises a second piston, a second spring disposed between the first piston and the second piston, and an overpressure channel arranged in the first or the second piston, which overpressure channel, when the second spring is in a compressed condition, provides fluid communication between said first and second sections. The present invention further relates to a downhole system comprising a wireline, a mating tool such as a driving unit and/or an operational tool, and a downhole pressure compensating device according to the invention. The present invention also relates to a downhole system comprising a wireline, a mating tool such as a driving unit and/or an operational tool, and a downhole pressure compensating device according to the invention. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014353 | PACKER SETTING AND/OR UNSETTING - Linear movement via a sliding mandrel configured to translate axially is converted into radial movement to compress a packer. The packer is configured to seal an item of oilfield equipment typically in a subsea environment. The packer may also be used to return or reverse the radial movement and/or the linear movement. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014354 | DEPLOYMENT OF CABLES FOR LANDING STRINGS - Embodiments may generally take the form of a cable winch system installable within a riser on a landing string. In particular, one embodiment may take the form of a system having a tubular deployable within a riser and a cable winch deployable within a riser. The cable winch is configured to travel with the tubular as it is deployed within the riser. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014355 | Marine Riser Isolation Tool - The present invention relates to a marine riser isolation tool in particular to an autonomous marine riser isolation tool having a robotic plug installation device that is adapted for positioning a pipeline isolation plug in a vertical pipe such as a marine riser, resulting in sealing of the marine riser. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014356 | GATE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A gate valve assembly ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAND AND INFLOW CONTROL - A system and methodology utilizes a technique for filtering sand. For example, a sand control system may be provided with a base pipe having a non-permeable section and a permeable section in which the permeable section is created via at least one opening formed laterally through a wall of the base pipe. The sand control system also comprises at least one drainage tube positioned along an exterior of the base pipe and coupled to the base pipe in fluid communication with the at least one opening. The drainage tube is permeable and enables the inflow of fluid while preventing the influx of sand. The inflowing fluid is delivered along an interior of the drainage tube and through the opening into an interior of the base pipe for production. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014358 | DOWNHOLE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A downhole apparatus comprising a body ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014359 | Retrievable subsurface safety valve - A multi functional assembly adaptable within a tubing string conduit to serve as a safety valve against the possibility of a blow out. Both surface and subsurface controllable, it offers both a partially retrievable or totally retrievable system that allows unbiased and unlimited work over and wire line access to an entire tubing string and can provide safety for down hole well work. The preferred invention comprises a housing mandrel system including closure elements reciprocally mounted vertically within the safety valve conduit that when unengaged provides unrestricted flow and when engaged provides restriction amounting from limited flow to complete closure of a tubing string. The invention provides operational options to function hydraulically and mechanically while having the additional capability of being remotely controlled automatically, electronically, and manually. The hydraulic and mechanical activation systems of the safety valve can be set to operate individually, simultaneously and selectively within the housing mandrel conduit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014360 | MULTI-CYCLE CIRCULATING TOOL - A method and apparatus for circulating fluid in a wellbore includes a bottom sub having a bottom sub port and a mandrel, wherein the mandrel substantially forms an inner bore of the circulating tool and includes a mandrel port. The circulating tool may also include an activation piston that is movable in a first direction and a port piston movable in a second direction when the activation piston moves in the first direction. The circulating tool may further include an inner sleeve coupled to the port piston and movable with the port piston, the inner sleeve having an inner sleeve port in selective communication with the mandrel port. When the inner sleeve port is in communication with the mandrel port at least partially, circulating fluid is allowed to flow through the bottom sub port to the wellbore. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014361 | Automatic Annular Blow-Out Preventer - The present invention relates to a blow-out prevented utilized to ensure that high pressure material stay contained and do not enter an oil platform riser, thereby preventing explosions, damage, oil spills, injury, loss of life and other issues that may be common to oil platform accidents. Specifically, the present invention relates to an automatic blow-out preventer that cuts off communication between a casing and a riser automatically when pressures rise within the casing. More specifically, the blow-out preventer comprises a plurality of curved blades or “petals” that automatically close to seal off casing pressure from riser pressure when pressure rises within the casing. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014362 | OPENING A CONDUIT CEMENTED IN A WELL - A method of opening a conduit cemented in a subterranean well can include flowing a fluid through a passage in the well after the conduit is cemented in the well, and the conduit opening in response to the flow of the fluid through the passage. A well system can include a flow control device cemented in a wellbore, and a conduit positioned adjacent a passage of the flow control device, whereby the conduit opens in response to the passage being opened. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014363 | HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a downhole tool, comprising a hydraulic assembly, an arm assembly, the arm assembly comprising a wheel, a hydraulic motor for rotating the wheel, thereby driving the downhole tool in a forward direction, and a hydraulic pump unit for simultaneous generation of a first and a second pressurised fluid, characterised in that the arm assembly is movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the tool housing, and the downhole tool furthermore comprises an arm activation assembly for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position, and the hydraulic motor drives the downhole tool in the forward direction when the arm assembly is in the projecting position, the arm activation assembly being in fluid connection with the first pressurised fluid and the hydraulic motor being in fluid connection with the second pressurised fluid, a hydraulic control block for controlling the pressure of the first pressurised fluid having a first pressure and controlling a second pressure of the second pressurised fluid, and a hydraulic control block comprising a first sequential valve for controlling a sequence of retraction of the arm assembly, a projection of the arm assembly and a rotation of the wheel, wherein the sequential valve is fluidly connected with one of the fluids and changes between an open and a closed position based upon the pressure of the other fluid. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method of controlling a projection of an arm assembly of a driving unit of a downhole tool and to a downhole system. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014364 | Mechanically Activated Contingency Release System and Method - A release system comprises a torsional lock sleeve disposed about a mandrel, and a collet prop engaged with the mandrel. The torsional lock sleeve and the mandrel are configured to substantially prevent rotational movement of the torsional lock sleeve about the mandrel, and the torsional lock sleeve is configured to shift between a first position and a second position with respect to the mandrel. When the torsional lock sleeve is in the first position, the collet prop is retained in engagement with a collet and the collet prop is retained in a torsionally locked engagement with the torsional lock sleeve. The collet prop is configured to longitudinally translate in response to a rotational movement when the torsional lock sleeve is disposed in the second position. A shifting assembly is configured to engage the torsional lock sleeve and shift the torsional lock sleeve from the first position to the second position. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014365 | DOWNHOLE DRIVING UNIT HAVING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR WITH A PLANETARY GEARING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a downhole driving unit ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014366 | DOWNHOLE DRIVING UNIT HAVING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR WITH A STATIC CAM RING - The present invention relates to a downhole driving unit ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014367 | DOWNHOLE DRIVING UNIT HAVING A SPRING MEMBER FOR ASSEMBLING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR HOUSING - The present invention relates to a downhole driving unit ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014368 | DOWNHOLE DRIVING UNIT HAVING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR IN A WHEEL - The present invention relates to a downhole driving unit (11) (for insertion into a well, comprising a driving unit housing (51), an arm assembly (60) movable between a retracted position and a projecting position in relation to the driving unit housing, an arm activation assembly (41) arranged in the driving unit housing for moving the arm assembly between the retracted position and the projecting position and a wheel assembly (90) comprising a stationary part (91) and a rotational part (92), the stationary part being connected with or forming part of the arm assembly and being rotatably connected with a rotational part. The wheel assembly comprises a hydraulic motor comprising a hydraulic motor housing (93) and a rotatable section (84) connected with the rotational part for rotating part of the wheel assembly. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a downhole system comprising said driving unit and to use of such driving unit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014369 | SERVICE PANEL - The present invention relates to a downhole tool comprising a tool housing for accommodating components of the downhole tool, the tool housing comprising; a first tool housing part having a first end face and a second end face, and an activation unit removably connected with the first tool housing part, the activation unit comprising: a second tool housing part, and a closing member removably connected with the second tool housing part, wherein the second tool housing part and the closing member together constitute a fluid-tight chamber wherein a fluid is retained, the fluid-tight chamber housing mechanical and/or hydraulic and/or electrical components, and wherein the activation unit may be separated from the first tool housing part while the closing member is connected with the second tool housing part. The invention further relates to a downhole system and to a method of performing services of a downhole tool. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014370 | Centraliser - A centraliser for centralising a tubular in a conduit is described. The centraliser comprises a body comprising a upper body portion and a lower body portion and a plurality of arms linking the upper body portion to the lower body portion. Relative movement of the upper and lower body portions towards each other causes the arms to buckle radially outwards into a set configuration in which the arms are engaged, in use, with a conduit. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014371 | EXPANDABLE DOWNHOLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A technique includes deploying a seat assembly having a plurality of segments into a tubing string installed in a well and expanding the seat assembly at a downhole location in the well to secure the assembly to the tubing string and form a seat that is adapted to receive an untethered object. The technique includes receiving the untethered object in the seat of the seat assembly and using the received untethered object in the seat assembly to perform a downhole operation in the well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014372 | Pipe in Pipe Piston Thrust System - A pipe in pipe piston thrust system comprises a plurality of piston assemblies configured to sealingly engage a wellbore, a pump configured to transfer a fluid into the wellbore, and a by-pass disposed between a plurality of annuli formed by the plurality of piston assemblies. The by-pass allows for selective communication of the fluid between the plurality of annuli. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014373 | Low Profile Clamp for a Wellbore Tubular - A clamp system for use with a wellbore tubular comprises a wellbore tubular having a circumferential groove and a clamp, and the circumferential groove is configured to retain the clamp within the circumferential groove. The clamp system can be used to secure a control line to a wellbore tubular, which can comprise retaining the control line to an outside of a wellbore tubular that comprises the circumferential groove and resisting a force applied to the control line by transferring the force to the circumferential groove. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014374 | SWELLABLE PACKER - A packer that is usable with a well includes a tubular inner core and a swellable body that is mounted to the core and is adapted to swell in the presence of a triggering agent to form an annular seal in the well. The swellable body longitudinally extends between first and second ends of the body and includes a first region that is located between the first and second ends of the swellable body to swell at a first rate and at least a second region that is located closer to one of the first and second ends than the first region to swell at a second rate less than the first rate. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014375 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS FOR PRODUCING OIL FROM HEAVY OIL FIELDS - The present disclosure relates to enhanced oil recovery methods for highly viscous oil reservoirs containing large amounts of mobile water. One method includes injecting a carbon disulfide formulation or fluid into the formation via a first well and displacing the mobile water from the formation with the carbon disulfide fluid. The highly viscous oil is then solubilized using the carbon disulfide fluid, thereby generating a mixture of mobilized oil. The mixture of mobilized oil is then forced towards a second well and subsequently produced from the second well. | 2014-01-16 |
20140014376 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - In an electrochemical energy store having a multiplicity of electrochemical cells ( | 2014-01-16 |
20140014377 | GAUGE WHEEL AND UNIVERSAL SCRAPER FOR USE WITH A CONVENTIONAL ROW PLANTER ASSEMBLY - A scraper for removing accumulated soil from the wheel of a planter, the scraper comprising:
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20140014378 | Power-Assisted Garden Tools - Included are embodiments of a power assisted garden tool. Some embodiments include a handle and an interchangeable tool implement including a garden tool end, a connection end, and an impact platform. Similarly, some embodiments include a drive mechanism coupled to the handle, the drive mechanism including a power source, a motor that provides rotational motion to a rotary shaft, and a piston coupled to the rotary shaft, the piston exhibiting reciprocating motion from the rotational motion, the piston making contact with the interchangeable tool implement, such that the reciprocating motion of the piston causes motion of the interchangeable tool implement. | 2014-01-16 |