03rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100016086 | CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - In the fixed type constant velocity universal joint, the center of each of the guide grooves of the outer joint member is offset to a position of being spaced apart from the joint central plane to the joint opening side by an axial distance (F), and being spaced apart from the joint central axis line to an opposite side in a radial direction with respect to each of the guide grooves by a radial distance (Fr). Further, the center of each of the guide grooves of the inner joint member is offset to a position of being spaced apart from the joint central plane to a joint innermost side by the axial distance (F), and being spaced apart from the joint central axis line to the opposite side in the radial direction with respect to each of the guide grooves by the radial distance (Fr). | 2010-01-21 |
20100016087 | Connection Arrangement, Especially Between A Feed Roller And A Gearbox Of A Field Chopper - A connection arrangement between a feed roller and a gearbox of a field chopper has a first shaft ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016088 | Formed Grease Cover Retention Feature - An embodiment of a connection system for a grease cover of a constant velocity joint includes a groove portion formed in a generally annular portion of the constant velocity joint. The generally annular portion is defined, at least in part, by an inner surface. The system also includes a grease cover selectively positioned at least partially within the groove portion. The grease cover includes an outer edge portion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016089 | Proposed Running Track Design for Fairer 200 M and 400 M Races - The present invention is directed to a system and method for conducting a more fair race around an oval track by having runners in each lane run equal arc angles. Such a configuration eliminates the disproportionate effect of centrifugal force on competitors running in different lanes. Embodiments of the invention provide for the addition of a straight section to a standard oval track extending from a curved section perpendicular to the existing straightaway section. Runners in each lane start at staggered locations on the straight section. The staggered starting locations are chosen such that each runner travels an equal distance from the starting location to a common finish line. A single straight section may be employed to conduct races covering the entire length and half the length of the oval track or two straight sections may be employed to allow finishes for both races at a common finish line. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016090 | TWISTED WATERSLIDE FLUME - The present disclosure provides a waterslide comprising at least one twisted flume segment, wherein the twisted flume segment defines a first open end and a second opposing open end rotated and translated with respect to the first open end. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016091 | WATERSLIDE WITH ANGLED TRANSITION - The present disclosure provides a waterslide comprising an upstream flume segment having a first cross-section, the upstream flume segment defining a first slide path, and a downstream flume segment having a second cross-section different than the first cross-section, the downstream flume segment defining a second slide path. The waterslide further comprises an angled transition linking the upstream flume segment to the downstream flume segment, wherein the angled transition defines a discontinuity between the upstream and downstream flume segments, thereby defining an inflection between the first and second slide paths. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016092 | WATER BASED ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A water based entertainment device in accordance with an embodiment of the present application is connected to a garden hose to provide smooth walls of water that define an enclosed dry that is substantially free of water spray. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016093 | Golf Putter Training Device - A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016094 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT FOR A GOLF CLUB - A golf club ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016095 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING TRIP STEP FEATURE - An aerodynamic golf club head incorporating a trip step feature located on the crown section. The benefits associated with the reduction in aerodynamic drag force associated with the trip step may be applied to drivers, fairway woods, and hybrid type golf club heads. The trip step is located between a crown apex and the back of the club head and may be continuous or discontinuous. The trip step enables a significant reduction in the aerodynamic drag force exerted on the golf club head by forcing the air passing over the club head from laminar flow to turbulent flow just before the natural separation point of the airstream from the crown. This selectively engineered transition from laminar to turbulent flow over the crown section slightly increases the skin friction but results in less aerodynamic drag than if the air were to detach from the crown section at the natural separation point. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016096 | HIGH VOLUME AERODYNAMIC GOLF CLUB HEAD - A high volume aerodynamic golf club head with a club head volume of at least 400 cc and a front-to-back dimension of at least 4.4 inches producing a face-on normalized aerodynamic drag force of less than 1.5 lbf when exposed to a 100 mph wind parallel to the ground plane and oriented at the front of the club head. The club head has a crown section having a crown apex located an apex height above a ground plane, wherein a portion of the crown section between the crown apex and the face has an apex-to-front radius of curvature that is less than 3 inches. An apex ratio of the apex height to a maximum face top edge height is at least 1.13. The apex height and location of the crown apex obtain desirable airflow reattachment close to the face and improve airflow attachment to the crown section. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016097 | HIGH VOLUME AERODYNAMIC GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A POST APEX ATTACHMENT PROMOTING REGION - A high volume aerodynamic golf club head having a post apex attachment promoting region with a club head volume of at least 400 cc and a front-to-back dimension of at least 4.4 inches producing a face-on normalized aerodynamic drag force of less than 1.5 lbf when exposed to a 100 mph wind parallel to the ground plane and oriented at the front of the club head. The post apex attachment promoting region is on the surface of the crown section at an elevation above a maximum face height and begins at the crown apex and extends toward the back of the club head. The post apex attachment promoting region is a relatively flat portion of the crown section that is behind the crown apex, yet above the maximum top edge plane, and aides in keeping airflow attached to the club head once it flows past the crown apex. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016098 | Weight Element For A Golf Club - Wood-type golf club heads (e.g. drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) include: (a) a ball striking face; (b) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, wherein the club head body includes a crown portion, the crown portion including a fixed portion proximal to the ball striking face, and a removable weight portion, which is configured to be coupled with the fixed portion on a side of the crown potion away from the ball striking face. The club head body may further include an interior portion with a frame member defined therein. The crown weight may further include a weight member attached to the frame member, the weight member including at least one receptacle defined therein. The removable weight portion may further include at least one weight insert supported within the weight member in the at least one receptacle. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016099 | Method of Making a Golf Ball with a Multi-Layer Core - A multilayer golf ball including a solid center having a center hardness, a plurality of laminates cut into a plurality of shapes formed around the center to create an inner ball, and a cover formed around the inner ball, wherein the plurality of layers can include at least a first layer having a hardness greater than the center hardness and a second layer having a hardness greater than the first layer hardness, and optionally a third layer disposed between the first and the second layers having a hardness greater than the first layer hardness. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016100 | BATTING TRAINING DEVICE - A batting training device includes a telescopic prop, a base, a plurality of support members, and a limiting unit. The telescopic prop has top and bottom ends. The base is connected to the bottom end of the prop. Each of the support members has a pivot end pivoted to the base, and a ground contacting end opposite to the pivot end. Each of the support members is pivotable upwardly relative the base from an unfolded position to a folded position. The limiting unit is provided on the base and has a plurality of blocking portions. The blocking portions are movable relative to the base between a blocking position and an unblocking position. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016101 | SOCCER TRAINING AID - A rebound wall ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016102 | BALL COLLECTING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a ball collecting device comprising a drum and a control element. A first cover and a second cover are installed at both ends of the drum respectively to form a containing space in the drum. The first cover and the second cover are hollow and connected to at least one ring-shaped body with an interval apart. Each ring-shaped body comprises at least one elastic element installed around the ring-shaped body. The first cover, the second cover and the ring-shaped bodies are connected by at least one rod. The control element is connected to the drum and provided for a user to hold and push the drum to roll. An elastic element installed around the second cover is provided for pushing at least one ball to shift and enter into the containing space for storage, so as to provide a convenient way of collecting balls. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016103 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft, a wall of the shaft defining a cavity extending around the shaft in a direction perpendicular to the shaft axis, and a pre-molded latitudinal rib disposed in the cavity, wherein a dimension of the rib is slightly larger than a corresponding dimension of the cavity such that the rib is compressed within the cavity. The shaft can also define a slot substantially parallel to the shaft axis, with a longitudinal rib disposed in the slot. The ribs can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016104 | SLEEVE ADAPTED TO BE FITTED AROUND A HOCKEY STICK BLADE - A sleeve and method of fitting the sleeve around at least a portion of a blade of a hockey stick is provided. The sleeve has an integral tubelike body made of an elastomeric rubber. In addition, the sleeve has an inner surface and an outer surface, as well as a first opening end and a second opening end. The tubelike body is elastically deformable and configured to frictionally fit the inner surface around at least a portion of the blade so that the outer surface of the sleeve is substantially free of superficial interruptions. In addition, the outer surface is free of superficial interruptions and made of an elastomeric rubber to enhance deflection of a puck by the outer surface. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016105 | CHAIN TENSIONER - A chain tensioner has a plunger ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016106 | BELT DRIVING APPARATUS AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A belt driving apparatus includes: a drive pulley that is attached to an output shaft of a drive motor and has teeth formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; a driven pulley that is spaced apart from the drive pulley; an endless belt that is wound between the drive pulley and the driven pulley and is configured of a timing belt; a tension pulley that is provided on an upstream side in the vicinity of the drive pulley and comes in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the endless belt on an upstream side to apply tension to the endless belt; and a winding angle maintaining member that is provided on a downstream side in the vicinity of the drive pulley and on the side of the outer peripheral surface of the belt to maintain the winding angle of the endless belt with respect to the drive pulley. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016107 | SPROCKET FOR CHAIN DRIVES - The invention relates to a sprocket for chain drives, with an axis of rotation and with two groups, arranged next to and offset with respect to one another on the circumference of the sprocket, of pockets for chain links passing the sprocket in an oblique position. Each pocket is delimited laterally by a side wall and an opposite wall and, in the circumferential direction, by webs. In order that a sprocket for chain links running in obliquely can be produced more simply and to provide a better distribution of forces, according to the invention the side wall and the opposite wall of a pocket form for the chain links bearing surfaces which run obliquely with respect to the axis of rotation and which extend as far as a bottom of the pockets. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016108 | Transmission System Particularly Useful as a Continuously Variable Transmission - A transmission system includes: first and second transmission members to be selectively coupled to each other or decoupled from each other. The first transmission member includes at least one gripping device having a plurality of spaced gripping elements, and the said second transmission member includes a plurality of coupling elements receivable in an interleaved manner between the gripping elements of the gripping device. The gripping elements of the gripping device being displaceable by a lateral compressive force (a) to displace them towards each other to firmly grip the coupling elements of the second transmission member and thereby to establish a non-slip coupling between the two transmission members; and (b) away from each other to decouple the two transmission members from each other. In a described preferred embodiment, the first transmission member includes a pair of rotatable conical members over which the second transmission member is wound, the conical members being movable towards and away from each other to radially displace the second transmission member such as to define a continuously variable transmission. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016109 | SHEAVE METHOD AND SHEAVE SYSTEM - A sheave system comprising: a sheave body, the sheave body comprising: a groove; a sheave body outer diameter; a sheave body inner diameter; one sheave sleeve selected from at least four sheave sleeves fixedly attachable to the sheave body inner diameter, each of the at least four of the sheave sleeves comprising: a sleeve bore; a sleeve outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the sleeve and sheave body; a sleeve inner diameter; one bearing selected from at least four bearings fixedly attachable to the sleeve inner diameter, each of the bearings comprising: a bearing outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the bearing and the sleeve, and a bearing inner diameter. A method of making a sheave system, the method comprising: determining an outer diameter of a sheave body; determining a rope size; selecting a sheave body; determining an outer diameter of a shaft; determining a bearing type; selecting a bearing; selecting a sheave sleeve; attaching the sheave sleeve to the sheave body; and attaching the bearing to the sheave sleeve. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016110 | SILENT CHAIN - A silent chain that can reduce friction loss during travel of a chain. A silent chain | 2010-01-21 |
20100016111 | REINFORCED BELT HAVING REDUCED ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A link belt for use as a conveyor belt or power transmission belt is provided. The belt is formed of a plurality of links forming a series in successive overlapping relation. The upper surface of each belt link includes an electrically conductive layer. Additionally, the lower surface of each belt link may have an electrically conductive layer. The conductive layer or layers provide an electrical path along the belt to impede the build-up of static electricity as the belt is run during use. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016112 | DRIVING BELT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME - A driving belt and method of assembling the same, which can fit rings with elements easily even at a final phase of fitting work. In a driving belt, two rows of endless rings are accommodated and held parallel to each other in a recess of a plurality of elements interlinked annularly in a manner to situate the recess to open to an outer circumferential side and in a manner to pivot with respect to the adjoining elements, and the element includes plural types of elements having different configurations of the recess. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016113 | DRIVING BELT, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME - A method and device of assembling a driving belt, which can fit a ring into a recess of an element easily, and which can prevent the ring from being damaged when fitting the ring into the recess of the element. A driving belt, in which two rows of endless rings are accommodated parallel to each other in a recess of a plurality of elements interlinked annularly in a manner to situate the recess to open to an outer circumferential side, includes a guide face, which is formed on an end face of a protruding portion for holding the ring to prevent detachment of the ring from the recess. The guide face produces an inward component of a pushing force pushing one of the rings to one of the end faces, and the produced inward component of pushing force is applied to an outer lateral side of the pushed ring. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016114 | Modular robot control system - A modular robot control system includes at least one actuator and circuit board. The actuator includes a hollow casing with an opening, a flywheel, a motor, a fixed gear, a rotating gear and a top cap sealing the opening. Flywheel is mounted between the top cap and the casing. A first and a second planet gears are mounted outside the flywheel rotatingly. The motor received in the flywheel has a rotor shaft on which the flywheel is mounted rotatingly. The circuit board is mounted with the casing and connected with the motor. The fixed gear is fixed in the flywheel and engages with the first planet gear. The rotating gear is connected inside the top cap and engages with the second planet gear. Accordingly, signal disturbance and noise produced during the operation of the robot control system of the present invention are low. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016115 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transmission | 2010-01-21 |
20100016116 | DEVICE FOR SUPERIMPOSING ROTATIONAL SPEEDS, COMPRISING A SERVODRIVE - Disclosed is a device for superimposing rotational speeds in a vehicle steering system. Said device comprises an input shaft ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016117 | Friction-ring transmission having a friction ring, and method for producing a friction cone - For further development of friction-ring transmissions, a friction-ring transmission has a friction ring, a first friction cone including a first friction-ring running surface, a second friction cone including a second friction-ring running surface, and at least one axial friction-ring securing element for preventing critical travel of the friction ring beyond the friction-ring running surface. The friction ring is disposed to be displaceable axially on the friction-ring running surfaces and in a gap between the friction cones, whereby the at least one axial friction-ring securing element is disposed on at least one of the friction cones. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016118 | SERVO ASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE VARIABLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A servo-assistance device ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016119 | CLUTCH SYSTEM - A clutch system for producing and interrupting a force flow between the engine and transmission of a motor vehicle, with a clutch, which is disengaged unless actuated, and one or more valves, which regulate the flow of pressure medium and which are electrically actuated by a control and regulation unit. If there is electrical failure while driving and when a gear is engaged or when the vehicle is stationary, the engine is running and a transmission gear is engaged, unintended clutch engagement is prevented. The valves are designed such that if there is a failure of the voltage supply and consequently also of the actuation of the valves by the electronic control and regulation system, the operating condition of the clutch existing at the time of failure, namely the disengaged or engaged operating condition, remains as it is. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016120 | MANUAL DOWNSHIFT CONTROL METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A control system and a method for controlling an automatic transmission that determines the disengagement of an off-going clutch and the engagement of an on-coming clutch by monitoring the corresponding hydraulic clutch pressures, and/or the calculated gear ratios with or without the assistance of off-pressure timer controls, or both. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016121 | TRANSMISSION FOR MOTOR AND CONTROLLING DEVICE THEREOF - Disclosed therein is a transmission, which is adapted to have a deceleration structure while generating an output in the same direction as when a motive power is rotated forwardly when the motive power is rotated reversely. The transmission includes: a motor having a driving shaft; an output cover adapted to surround the outside of the motor and rotated by receiving a rotational force of the motor; fixed shafts adapted to extend toward both sides of the output cover; and a transmission formed between the driving shaft and the output cover. The transmission is selectively connected according to the rotational direction of the driving shaft to thereby provide an output at a constant speed or a reduced speed only in a predetermined direction. The transmission provides a constant speed output in the forward direction since the driving shaft and the output cover are directly connected to each other when the driving shaft is rotated forwardly, but provides a decelerated output in the forward direction since a reduction planetary gear is geared between the driving shaft and the output cover when the driving shaft is rotated reversely. In addition, a controlling device for automatically controlling the transmission for the motor according to a load applied to the output side is also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016122 | SAFETY CONTROL FOR RELEASABLE BACKSTOPPING CLUTCH - A releasable backstopping clutch is provided with a safety mechanism to prevent uncontrolled release of the clutch. A support structure is fixed against rotation and releaseably coupled to the one of the inner or outer members of the backstopping clutch. The support structure inhibits rotation of the member when coupled to the member and permits rotation of the member when uncoupled from the member to release the clutch. A sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic associated with movement of the member and a controller is configured to cause recoupling of the support structure and the member if the characteristic meets a predetermined condition. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016123 | Control System for Work Vehicle - A control system for a work vehicle includes; a negative-type parking brake device that starts operating in response to a parking brake instruction; an output device that outputs the parking brake instruction; a service brake device that operates in response to an operation of a brake pedal by an operator; and a brake control device that operates the service brake device regardless of a pedal operation by the operator when the parking brake instruction is output from the output device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016124 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine includes a support defining a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a first motion unit coupled to the support to provide a combined translational and pivotal movement of the first motion unit in the transverse direction, a second motion unit coupled to the first motion unit to provide one of a translational movement and a pivotal movement of the second motion unit in the longitudinal direction, and a driving source configured to impart movement to the first and second motion units. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016125 | Mat - A gymnastic mat includes a plurality of sections that can be multi colored and includes at least one sensor in each section, and/or a visual indicator associated with each section, and/or an audio indicator associated with each section. The mat can use the visual indicator and/or audible sounds to indicate the user's proper sequence and rhythm of their hands and feet in executing a gymnastic move, for example a cartwheel. Upon proper execution of the gymnastic move, the visual indicator can illuminate corresponding sections of the mat to indicate execution in the proper sequence, and/or the audible sound output indicates execution in the proper sequence. When the user makes a mistake in executing the proper sequence of the gymnastic move, either the visual indicator will not display for that section (indicating improper execution in sequence), and/or the audible sound output will be out of the “proper” audio sequence (indicating improper execution in sequence). | 2010-01-21 |
20100016126 | ROTATABLE ROCK CLIMBING PRACTICE DEVICE - A rock climbing practice device includes a body which is rotatable 360 degrees about an axle support by a support unit. The body has multiple climbing surfaces and side surfaces, and multiple climbing holds are connected to the climbing surfaces which are formed along the rotational direction of the body. A shaft is connected to the support unit and co-rotated with the axle. A damping unit is connected to the shaft so as to provide proper damping force to the body and an adjustment unit is connected to the damping unit to adjust the damping force. When climbers climb the body which is rotated due to the weight of the climbers and the rotated body provides the climbing surfaces at different inclinations. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016127 | TREADMILL CONVERSION RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - A treadmill conversion resistance training apparatus includes mirror-image left and right attachments for attaching to treadmill vertical support columns, each attachment having a vertical mounting bracket removably attachable to a vertical support column; a translation member rotatingly connectable to the vertical mounting bracket at a translation axis; resistance straps removably connectable between the translation member and the mounting bracket; a handle connectable to the translation member and lockable at selected angles; wherein, the treadmill to continues to function as an treadmill while the apparatus is attached. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle having an articulation joint lockable at selectable angles. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle joint having adjustable resistance portion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016128 | Arm Exercise Machine With Self-Aligning Pivoting User Support - An arm exercise machine for performing isolation exercises has a self-aligning pivoting seat or user support on a main frame and an exercise arm for performing biceps curl and/or triceps extension exercises which is linked to the pivoting user support to translate movement of the exercise arm into movement of the user support. The user support is pivotally mounted on the main frame so as to automatically align in order to maintain positioning of the user throughout the exercise motion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016129 | Multifunctional Physical Training Device - A multipurpose personal training device with a pair of press arms that can be set to numerous different lateral angles. Each press arm can be equipped with a functional trainer handle coupled by cable and pulleys to an adjustable weight engine. The final pulley at the end of each arm is free to rotate to any angle. In addition to exercises involving the arms, the device can supply a full complement of most standard training exercises. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016130 | ADJUSTABLE-WEIGHT EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of exercising includes steps of providing a rod and weights configured for self-attachment to the rod, assembling at least one weight onto each end of the rod, and securing the weights to the ends by rotating the weights on the rod from a first rotational orientation to an interlocking second rotational orientation. The weights have a hub defining a hole, an undulating outer surface for gripping, and inwardly-extending curved fingers with a slot around the fingers allowing the fingers to flex for frictionally engaging the rod when the weights are rotated on the rod. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016131 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A versatile exercise device comprising a level frame; a frame keyhole sequence; a track parallel to two sides of the frame; at least one resistance medium, and a platform comprising at least two wheels, placed and rolling within said track, a platform frame comprising a platform keyhole sequences, and a top panel. The resistance mediums connect the platform to the frame. Preferably, each of two resistance mediums connects one side of the platform with one side of the frame. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016132 | Multipurpose Modular Exercise and Fitness Apparatus - An apparatus for performing stretching and strengthening exercises for the human body includes a substantially nonelastic strap segment having a first end and a second end, a strap housing connected to the strap segment first end with a mechanism to lock the strap at a desired length of extension from the housing, an elastic resistance band having a first end and a second end, with the elastic resistance band first end connected to the strap segment second end, and an anchor point releasably connected to the elastic resistance band second end. A user can grasp the strap housing either directly or by a handle or bar, adjust the length of the strap and elastic resistance band, and affix the anchor point to a cuff, loop, stirrup, or other article to perform stretching and strengthening exercises. Alternatively, the strap housing can itself be affixed to a glove, mat, bracket, or other article, and the anchor point grasped by or secured to the user to perform exercises. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016133 | STEP BARREL/CHAIR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A Pilates step barrel/chair exercise apparatus has side walls and a unique elastic resistance member anchor structure fastened to each of the side walls. Each anchor structure has an anchor socket assembly fastened to one of the side walls and a removable elastic member anchor bar assembly mounted in the anchor socket assembly. The anchor socket assembly has a central tubular portion passing through the one of the side walls and a flange portion fastening the tubular portion to the side wall. The anchor bar assembly has an L shaped anchor bar, a cylindrical yoke receiving and holding a long leg of the anchor bar, and a spring bar tube rotatably fastened to a short leg of the anchor bar. The cylindrical yoke has a portion adapted to fit within a central bore of the tubular portion of the anchor socket assembly, and has a plurality of spaced radial holes therearound for engaging with and retain the anchor bar assembly in the anchor socket assembly. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016134 | Hott matt - The invention is an exercise apparatus consisting of a modified workout mat, attachable rubber resistance bands, and interchangeable handles and ankle straps which can be connected to the resistance bands. The exercise mat has nylon straps with metal rings sewn onto it so that rubber resistance bands of various lengths and weights can be attached to the sides of the mat to provide a multitude of workout options. There are also nylon straps sewn onto the underside of the mat which are used to anchor it to an object such as a bench or chair to provide the user with a wider variety of workout positions. The mat is of a tri-fold design so it can be easily folded up for transport or storage. Taken as a whole, the modified workout mat, resistance bands, and various attachments can be used in combination to provide a convenient and complete body workout. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016135 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR ABDOMINAL AND OTHER CORE MUSCLES - A device for exercising the abdominal and other core muscles of a user comprises a rotatable base having a central opening therein, and a bar removably insertable into the opening. The bar may comprise two or more separable segments and may have provide for the attachment and removal of weights to provide resistance to a user. Also disclosed is a method of exercising using such a device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016136 | COVER FOR A ROLLER - A cover for a roller having at least one roller ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100016137 | PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING SEALED PACKAGES CONTAINING A POURABLE FOOD PRODUCT AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENT FOR PERFORMING SUCH PROCESS - A process of manufacturing sealed packages containing a pourable food product from a web packaging material moving along a predetermined path involves providing a recurring pattern of printed register marks on the web packaging material, applying a recurring pattern of bend or fold lines on the web packaging material as a function of the detected position of the printed register marks, generating new references, distinct from the bend or fold lines, on the web packaging material in a synchronized way with the application of the recurring pattern of bend or fold lines; and performing one or more subsequent operations on the web packaging material based on a synchronization pulse created by detection of the new references. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CROSS-FOLD IN FOLDED SHEET MATERIAL - A cross-fold system for use in combination with a device for folding sheet material and includes a rigid guide structure having a stationary reaction surface for supporting and guiding folded sheet material along a feed path between a sheet feed mechanism and a tensioning mechanism. Furthermore, the cross-fold system includes a paper break assembly disposed between the sheet feed mechanism and the tensioning mechanism. The paper break assembly, furthermore, includes an abrasion bar disposed transversely of the feed path and in opposed relation to the rigid guide. Moreover, the paper break assembly is repositionable from an active position to an inactive position such that, in the active position, the abrasion bar pressingly engages the sheet material against the stationary reaction surface of the guide assembly, and, in the inactive position, the abrasion bar permits the sheet material to pass to the tensioning mechanism without engaging the sheet material. When the paper break assembly is in the active position, the tensioning mechanism is operative to pull the folded sheet material across the abrading bar to yield the adhesive bond between the reinforcing fibers of the sheet material. As such, a subsequent cross-fold of the folded sheet material is facilitated. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016139 | Centrifuge design and utilization for multistep multistage operations and processes - Centrifuge design and operation for multiple unit operation and processing functions as a centrifuge, reactor, process vessel, and contact apparatus, thus eliminating numerous additional equipment, handling, cleaning and validation steps that are required by the standards, codes and regulations for each manufacturing step in various industries. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016140 | ENDLESS SCREW OF A CENTRIFUGE - The invention relates to an endless screw of a centrifuge for discharging centrifuged material from a centrifuge, comprising a series of thin ceramic plates which are fixed next to one another at the outer edge of the screw, characterized in that at least two formed ceramic projections, particularly ceramic pins, protrude from the thin ceramic plates and are arranged in one or two lateral faces of the edge of the screw, i.e. in recesses which are profiled according to the protrusions or pins. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016141 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYEING GLASS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for dyeing glass and, more particularly, an apparatus and a method, by which both surfaces of hot sheet-like glass may be dyed simultaneously and/or the surface containing tin residues of the sheet glass may be dyed to have a different colour than the surface without tin residues. The apparatus of the invention may be used for dyeing both sheet glass and utility glass, such as glass beakers. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016142 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEALING GLASS FOR INTERMEDIATE-TEMPERATURE PLANAR SOFC - The present invention relates to a sealing glass composition for an intermediate-temperature planar SOFC, and a composition herein comprises a mixture of BaO, Al | 2010-01-21 |
20100016143 | FIBERGLASS BINDER COMPRISING EPOXIDIZED OIL AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL CARBOXYLIC ACIDS OR ANHYDRIDES - Provided is a fiberglass binder composition which comprises epoxidized oil and a multifunctional carboxylic acid or anhydride. The resultant binder provides minimal processing difficulties and a fiberglass product which exhibits minimal water absorption. The cure time of the binder is also exceptional. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016144 | Sintered Silicon Wafer - Provided is a sintered silicon wafer, wherein the volume ratio of silicon oxide contained in the wafer is 0.01% or more and 0.2% or less, the volume ratio of silicon carbide is 0.01% or more and 0.15% or less, and the volume ratio of metal silicide is 0.006% or less. Additionally provided is a sintered silicon wafer having a diameter of 400 mm or more and having the following mechanical properties (1) to (3) measured by collecting a plurality of test samples from the sintered silicon wafers: (1) average value of the deflecting strength based on a three-point bending test is 20 kgf/mm | 2010-01-21 |
20100016145 | PARTICLE OF A MOLTEN CERAMIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a molten ceramic particle, characterized in that it has the following chemical composition in wt % based on oxides and for a total of 100%: 55%2010-01-21 | |
20100016146 | BAKED REFRACTORY PRODUCT - The invention relates to a baked refractory ceramic product. According to the invention, both shaped and unshaped products come within this generic term. Shaped products are those which have a defined shape, so that they can be ready-made at the manufacturer's premises. The shaped products include: bricks, nozzles, tubes, stoppers, plates, etc. The products categorized as unshaped products include those which are usually produced at the user's premises from a suitable material. These include bottoms of furnace assemblies which are cast from a material, but also repair materials, etc. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016147 | MATERIAL FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, COATING SOLUTION FOR ADHERING CATALYST, METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTROLESS PLATE, AND PLATING METHOD - A material for forming electroless plate shows favorable catalyst adhering property, and shows no delamination of catalyst adhering layer from non-conductive base material, no dissolution of catalyst adhering layer into a plating solution, and no discoloration of interface of plate layer with catalyst adhering layer during the catalyst adhering step, development step and other steps. The material includes a non-conductive base material and a catalyst adhering layer, provided on the non-conductive base and including a water-insoluble polyester resin The catalyst adhering layer shows a contact angle of 60° or smaller to purified water. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016148 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOTUBES USING SPRAY PYROLYSIS - An apparatus for preparing a catalyst for carbon nanotubes using spray pyrolysis and a method for preparing the catalyst are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of raw material tanks, an agitator to mix raw materials respectively supplied from the raw material tanks, a drier to spray the mixture supplied from the agitator and thus to heat and bake the same, and a storage to store a dried material discharged from the drier. The method comprises supplying a plurality of raw materials, mixing the raw materials with one another, spraying the raw material mixture in a liquid state and drying the same at a high temperature, and storing a catalyst generated in the drying process. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016149 | OXYGEN STORAGE/RELEASE MATERIAL AND EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST COMPRISING THE SAME - There is provided an oxygen storage/release material using a rare earth oxysulfate or oxysulfide, which has a high oxygen storage/release capacity even at lower temperatures. The oxygen storage/release material of the present invention comprises a compound consisting of Pr | 2010-01-21 |
20100016150 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST - An exhaust gas purifying catalyst exhibiting high catalytic performance and restraining an amount of noble metals used is provided. An exhaust gas purifying catalyst has a catalyst substrate and a catalyst coating layer formed on the catalyst substrate. The catalyst coating layer has a layered structure including an inside layer containing (a-1) Pd, (a-2) Pt, and (a-3) an inorganic oxide, and an outside layer containing (b-1) a noble metal and (b-2) an inorganic oxide. A part of (a-3) the inorganic oxide carries Pd and Pt so that a weight ratio Pd/Pt is within a range of 8 to 12, whereas the other part of (a-3) the inorganic oxide carries Pd and Pt so that a weight ratio Pd/Pt is within a range of 4 to 6 or within a range of 18 to 22. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016151 | Aldehyde reducing coating - The invention is a surface coating which will reduce the aldehyde concentration in a room via a aldehyde reactive material contained in the coating. Upon reaction, the aldehyde becomes part of the reactive molecule and, thus, is permanently held within the coating. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016152 | Aldehyde reducing compositons - A composition which provides enhanced removal of aldehydes from the air of the building interior. The composition includes an amino silane and a multivalent metal carbonate and is especially suitable for adding to building product board substrates, such as acoustical ceiling panels and gypsum wallboards. The composition of the invention can be applied during manufacturing or can be post applied to already constructed room surfaces. The composition provides longevity of aldehyde removal heretofore unachieved. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016153 | Absorbing Materials Containing Polycarboxylic Acid Polymers - The present invention relates to methods of forming absorbent materials and polymers used in absorbent materials, which are based upon vinyl type monomers that contain pendant carboxylic acid groups and ester group functionality. The polymers may be prepared under selected conditions of partial neutralization to provide relatively high conversions and/or relatively high values of molecular weight and/or selected amounts of repeating unit tacticity. The polymers may then be used in absorbing materials. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016154 | IMAGING SYSTEM - There are disclosed imaging members wherein a chemical compound in a crystalline form is converted, at least partially, and preferably substantially completely or completely, to a liquid in the amorphous form, the liquid having intrinsically a different color from the crystalline form. Also described are imaging methods utilizing the imaging members. The conversion of the compound from the crystalline form to the liquid form can be effected by the application of thermal energy or by other imaging techniques. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016155 | Liquid Water Based Agrochemical Formulations - The present invention relates to a formulation comprising (a) at least one pesticide; and (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant of formula (I): R | 2010-01-21 |
20100016156 | Pesticidal Mixtures - Pesticidal mixtures, comprising a) clothianidine of formula (I) and b) fluoxastrobin of formula (II) in synergistically effective amounts, plant-protecting mixtures, compositions containing the mixtures, and to methods for controlling or preventing fungal infestation or harmful insects or nematodes in plants, and methods of improving the health of plants by applying said mixtures to the plants or the locus thereof. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016157 | SYNERGISTIC SEED TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - An agrochemical composition for the treatment of plant propagation material, comprising at least two active ingredient components together with a suitable carrier, wherein component I is fludioxonil (=4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)pyrrole-3-carbonitrile) and wherein component II is azoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate) or picoxystrobin (=methyl (E)-3-methoxy-2-[2-(6-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxymethyl)phenyl]acrylate) or kresoxim-methyl (=methyl (E)-methoxyimino[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl)phenyl]acetate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016158 | METHOD FOR WEED CONTROL IN LAWN - The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, | 2010-01-21 |
20100016159 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a to a method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular, large crabgrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and a triazolinone herbicide such as sulfentrazone or carfentrazone-ethyl. The invention also relates to the use of this composition. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016160 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A description follows of compositions with a herbicidal activity containing the compound having formula (I), mixed with one or more known herbicidal products, possibly stabilized by the addition of at least one inorganic or organic base, and the relative use for the control of weeds in agricultural crops. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016161 | PHYTOSANITARY FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to phytosanitary formulations. The phytosanitary formulations of the invention comprises at least one active ingredient and at least one alcoholic, hydro-alcoholic or aqueous extract of at least one tinctorial plant. The phytosanitary formulations of the invention can be used in the field of agriculture and horticulture, in particular. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016162 | FOLIARLY APPLICABLE SILICON NUTRITION COMPOSITIONS & METHODS - A foliarly applicable plant nutrient composition comprises, in aqueous solution, (a) a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable source of foliarly absorbable silicon; (b) a second component selected from agriculturally acceptable sources of thiosulfate ions, agents effective to inhibit polymerization of silicic acid or silicate ions, and mixtures thereof; and (c) as a third component, an agriculturally acceptable mixture of compounds selected from the group consisting of organic acids, organic compounds having funtional groups capable of reversibly binding or complexing with inorganic anions, and mixtures thereof. The composition is useful for silicon nutrition of a plant and for reducing susceptibility of a plant to fungal or bacterial disease. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016163 | Adjuvant and dispersant formulations for pesticidal applications - There is provided is an adjuvant/dispersant for pesticide formulations (among other formulated uses) comprising at least one dialkyl alkanolamine such as dimethyl ethanolamine, at least one derivative thereof, or a combination thereof. Pesticide compositions comprising a pesticide, such as glyphosate, and the adjuvant/dispersant of the present technology and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of the pesticide, such as glyphosate, in an aqueous composition through the addition of the adjuvant/dispersant of the present technology are also disclosed. Solid pesticidal formulations comprising a pesticidal active ingredient and the adjuvant/dispersant of the present technology are also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016164 | HALOALKYLSULFONANILIDE DERIVATIVES OR SALT THEREOF, HERBICIDE COMPRISING THE DERIVATIVES AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT, AND USE OF THE HERBICIDE - A haloalkylsulfonanilide derivative represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein R | 2010-01-21 |
20100016165 | Stable and Water-Soluble Plant Growth Regulator Liquid Compositions and Methods for Use of Same - Soluble and stable liquid compositions containing a plant growth regulator selected from the group consisting of cytokinin and a gibberellin, an acid solubilizer such as citric acid, tartaric acid or glycolic acid and a solvent; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The compositions improve solubility, handling, stability, safety, as well as activity improvements such as improved plant growth, yield, fruit thinning or sizing and quality. The compositions are soluble and stable by adding an ethoxylated alkyl alcohol wherein the growth regulator is 6-benzyladenine (6-BA) or forchlorfenuron (CPPU) and the ethoxylated alcohol surfactant is C | 2010-01-21 |
20100016166 | Plant Growth Regulator and use Thereof - A plant growth regulator containing glutathione allows increasing harvest index. This provides a technique for specifying a control factor for a plant, thereby effectively controlling germination, growth, anthesis etc. of the plant. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016167 | ANTIMICROBIAL LINEAR PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to novel linear peptides with antimicrobial activity. Said peptides are made up of 11 amino acids, and they have the amino group of the amino acid constituting the N-terminal end in a non-derived form or functionalized with an acetyl group, p-toluene sulphonyl, benzyl or benzoyl. The amino acid constituting the C-terminal end of said peptides is in carboxamide form. The invention describes the synthesis and use of said peptides as antimicrobial agents to combat pathogenic bacteria for plants. The invention also relates to compositions containing said peptides and an auxiliary agent, and to a method for preventing and treating infections and diseases of plants caused by pathogenic bacteria. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016168 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING CRYOGENICALLY COOLED GOODS OR EQUIPMENT - In an apparatus and method for transporting cryogenically cooled goods or equipment, a cryostat containing the cryogenically cooled goods or equipment and partially filled with liquid cryogen is provided with a cryogenic refrigerator for active cooling; and auxiliary equipment sufficient to maintain the cryogenic refrigerator in operation, are all mounted on a transportable carrier such that the transportable carrier may be transported with the cryogenic refrigerator in operation without connection of any of the cryostat, refrigerator and auxiliary equipment to any supplies located off of the transportable carrier. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016169 | METHOD FOR POLISHING TAPE-SHAPED SUBSTRATE FOR OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR, OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR, AND BASE MATERIAL FOR OXIDE SUPERCONDUCTOR - An oxide superconductor member is composed of a tape-shaped substrate, an intermediate layer formed on this substrate and an oxide superconductor thin film layer formed on this intermediate layer. A surface of the tape-shaped substrate is polished by continuously running the tape-shaped substrate. The polishing step includes initial polishing process and finishing process which are carried out such that the average surface roughness Ra of the substrate becomes 2 nanometers or less and the in-plane directionality of the intermediate layer becomes 5° or less after the polishing step. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016170 | HIGH THROUGHPUT METHOD FOR DISCOVERY OF GENE CLUSTERS - A method for identifying gene cluster is disclosed. The method may be used for identifying gene clusters involved in the biosynthesis of natural products. A small insert library of DNA fragments of genomic DNA and a large insert library of DNA fragments of genomic DNA are prepared. Fragments in the small insert library are sequenced and compared by homology comparison under computer control to a database containing genes, gene fragments or proteins known to be involved in the biosynthesis of microbial natural products. Fragments having similar structure to genes, gene fragments or proteins known to be involved in the biosynthesis of naturally occurring metabolites are used as probes to screen the large insert library of genomic DNA to detect gene clusters involved in the biosynthesis of microbial natural products. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016171 | GLYCAN ARRAYS ON PTFE-LIKE ALUMINUM COATED GLASS SLIDES AND RELATED METHODS - Aluminum coated glass slides provide a novel glycan array platform. Specifically, aluminum coated glass slides increase sensitivity of fluorescent based assay methods. Additionally, aluminum coated glass slides allows for mass spectroscopic analysis of carbohydrates and provide a platform for examining activity of cellulases. The unique properties of ACG slides include: 1) the metal oxide layer on the surface can be activated for grafting organic compounds such as modified oligosaccharides; 2) the surface remains electrically conductive, and the grafted oligosaccharides can be simultaneously characterized by mass spectrometry and carbohydrate-binding assay; and 3) the slides are more sensitive than transparent glass slides in binding analysis. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016172 | Nucleic acid binding assay materials and methods - The invention provides reliable, reusable materials, system and methods for use in nucleic acid binding assays between a nucleic-acid binding assay molecule and a robust unimolecular target. In a preferred embodiment, the target is a nucleic acid-containing molecule, L | 2010-01-21 |
20100016173 | MATERNAL SERUM BIOMARKERS FOR DETECTION OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA - The present invention concerns the identification and detection of maternal serum biomarkers of pre-eclampsia and associated complications, gestational hypertension and placental insufficiency using global proteomic approaches. The invention further concerns the identification of maternal serum biomarkers for detection of pre-eclampsia and associated complications, gestational hypertension and placental insufficiency during early gestation. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016174 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING BIO-CHIP BY USING PHASE-CHANGE - A biochip and a biochip scanning method and apparatus using phase changes are provided, wherein a laser beam is radiated to a biochip having immobilized probes placed thereon to cause a phase change in a phase change layer located under the biochip and the reflectance on the phase change layer according to the phase change is detected to allow reproduction or recording of bio information on the biochip. A phase change biochip and a phase change detection method using phase changes based on resistance detection are also provided, wherein the resistance between two electrodes connected respectively to both ends of a phase change layer including a bio spot where a phase change occurs is measured so that it is possible to easily detect phase changes in the biochip based on changes in the resistance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016175 | QUANTUM DOT-ENCODED BEAD SET FOR CALIBRATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF MULTIPLEXED ASSAYS, AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Control beads are disclosed that allow for improved quantitation of analytes in multiplexed bead assays. The control beads have a range of concentrations of calibration moieties that provide for the preparation of a titration curve. The titration curve can be used to quantify the concentration of the analytes. The titration curve can be used to correlate the signal obtained from a bead with the concentration (or absolute number of molecules) of the analyte bound to the bead. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016176 | siRNA targeting histamine receptor H1 - Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016177 | TEMPLATED MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a method for synthesising templated molecules. In one aspect of the invention, the templated molecules are linked to the template which templated the synthesis thereof. The intion allows the generation of libraries which can be screened for e.g. therapeutic activity. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016178 | METHODS FOR RAPID PRODUCTION OF TARGET DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA SEQUENCES - It has been previously disclosed that DNA segments can be made in massively parallel chemical synthesis operations on a common substrate followed by release of the segments from the substrate and assembly of the segments into target DNA molecules. Here it is taught that if the DNA primary constructs are sufficiently long and properly designed, that the copy numbers of the primary constructs can be multiplied as needed by a PCR process using as a template regions at the ends of the primary constructs. The end regions, called flanking regions, can also be designed so that they may be cleaved easily from the amplification products. The target double-stranded DNA can then be assembled from the cleaved fragments. Hundreds of thousands of oligonucleotides can be synthesized and assembled into many different individual genes by this process in a relatively quick and efficient process. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016179 | Wellbore Fluid - There is provided a wellbore fluid having a continuous aqueous phase, and comprising at least one polymer which:—has a molecular weight in the range of from 2,000 to less than 100,000; contains hydrophilic units such that the polymer is at least 2% soluble in water at 20° C., and such that less than 50% by weight of said hydrophilic units comprise —CH | 2010-01-21 |
20100016180 | Method of Increasing Lubricity of Brine-based Drilling Fluids and Completion Brines - The lubricity of a drilling fluid or a completion fluid may be increased by incorporating into the fluid a water-soluble or water-dispersible salt of a sulfonated (sulfated) vegetable oil or a derivative thereof, such as a sulfonated (sulfated) castor oil. Suitable derivatives include the sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium or ammonium salt. A non-ionic or anionic surfactant which is capable of enhancing the solubility of the salt may further be incorporated into the drilling fluid or completion fluid. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016181 | The Use of Biphenyl, Terphenyl, and Fluorene Sulphonic Acid Based Tracers for Monitoring Streams of Fluid - Biphenylmono- and polysulphonic acids and salts thereof, fluorenemono- and polysulphonic acids and salts thereof as well as p-terphenylmono- and polysulphonic acids and salts thereof may be used successfully as tracers for surveying, monitoring and/or measuring movements of aqueous fluids in aqueous and/or non-aqueous media. Said substances are especially suited for surveying or monitoring movements of fluids in oil wells or reservoirs as well as for fluid movements in hydrothermal reservoirs. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016182 | METHOD OF TREATING A WELL WITH A GEL STABILIZER - The present invention relates to the use of chalcogen heterocyclic electron donating compounds as thermal decomposition reduction additives for gels used in well treatment fluids such as drilling fluids, fracturing fluids, and well completion and workover fluids. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016183 | Sealant Compositions and Methods Utilizing Nano-Particles - The present invention includes well treatment fluids and methods utilizing nano-particles and, in certain embodiments, to sealant compositions and methods utilizing nano-particles. The nano-particles may be incorporated into the sealant composition in different forms, including as discrete nano-particles, encapsulated nano-particles, agglomerated nano-particles, or in a liquid suspension. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016184 | Orthoester-Based Surfactants and Associated Methods - Provided are treatment fluids that comprise a base fluid and an orthoester-based surfactant. In some instances, the treatment fluid may have a pH of about 8.5 or greater. Also provided are emulsified treatment fluids that comprise an oleaginous phase, an aqueous phase having a pH of about 8.5 or greater, and an orthoester-based surfactant. Methods of using the treatment fluid and methods of facilitating flow through a conduit also are provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100016185 | COATING FILM AND COATING-FILM FORMING METHOD - To form a coating film having an excellent wear-resistant property in a temperature range from low temperature to high temperature a coating-film forming method includes a metal-powder producing step of producing a metal powder containing an element exhibiting a lubricating property when oxidized; an oxidizing step of oxidizing the metal powder so that an amount of oxygen contained in the metal powder is within 6 weight % to 14 weight %; and a coating-film forming step of forming a coating film on a material subject to a treatment, the coating film having such a composition that an area where an oxygen content is 3 weight % or less and an area where an oxygen content is 8 weight % or more are distributed in a unit area of the coating film when the metal powder is in a melted state or a semi-melted state, and an oxygen content of the entire coating film after the metal powder is melted or semi-melted being within 5 weight % to 9 weight %. | 2010-01-21 |