25th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090151885 | PAPERMAKING MOLD AND FIBER MOLDED - A papermaking mold | 2009-06-18 |
20090151886 | DEVICE FOR WEB CONTROL HAVING A PLURALITY OF SURFACE FEATURES - A papermaking apparatus having a machine direction, cross machine direction, and a z-direction. The papermaking apparatus also has a web stabilization device. The web stabilization device has a plurality of surface features that have a feature depth of greater than about 0.02″. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151887 | Casting Method | 2009-06-18 |
20090151888 | Core for casting - A core for casting a container comprising a casting surface, where the core is divided into at least two core segments. The casting surface of each core segment adjoins a division surface, and the division surface of each core segment is spaced apart from the division surface of a neighbouring core segment by a gap. The gap is spanned by a frangible collapsible member such that substantially all of the casting surface is free of the collapsible member. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151889 | Die for Die Casting, Method of Manufacturing Cast Product, and Cast Product - According to one embodiment, a die includes a stationary die, and a movable die. A fin section provided between a runner section and a product section is extended from one end part to the other end part of the product section in a direction intersecting a stream direction of molten metal, and includes a fin central section opposed to a biscuit section in the stream direction of the molten metal, and a fin side section on a side of the fin central section. The fin side section includes a fin thick part formed thicker than a thickness of the fin central section. The fin thick part is extended to a boundary between the fin section and the product section. The product section includes a product thick part connected to the fin thick part in a region opposed to the fin thick part. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151890 | Method And Device For Assessing The Risk of Fluid Leakage In A Heat Exchanger With Sensor - A method and device, for a heat exchanger which is provided with gaskets, for assessing and detecting the risk of fluid leakage in the heat exchanger due to worn-out gaskets. In the heat exchanger, a heat transfer plate ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151891 | PORTABLE COLD AND HOT WATER SUPPLY DEVICE - A portable cold and hot water supply device. A container body includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a first chamber, a second chamber, and a valve sphere. The first chamber connects to the fluid inlet and includes a circular connecting hole. The second chamber connects to the fluid outlet and connects to the first chamber via the circular connecting hole. The diameter of the valve sphere exceeds that of the circular connecting hole. The valve sphere is rotatably disposed between the first and second chambers and is detachably engaged in the circular connecting hole, controlling connection between the first and second chambers. A power supply device is electrically connected to a controller. A thermoelectric semiconductor chip abuts the second chamber of the container body and is electrically connected to the power supply device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151892 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING COOLING FAN - A holding device for holding a cooling fan comprising: a duct having a hollow in which a cooling fan is to be fitted; a stopper portion which keeps one operative end of the cooling fan from further moving to hold the cooling fan at a fitting position; and a plurality of elastic wall segments formed in a cooling fan insertion end of a wall of the duct; wherein each of some of the plurality of elastic wall segments is formed with a locking claw for keeping the other operative end of the cooling fan from moving. With this construction, the cooling fan | 2009-06-18 |
20090151893 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPLIANT THERMAL INTERFACE COOLING STRUCTURES - A method for producing a compliant thermal interface device for cooling an integrated circuit includes steps of: cutting a plurality of high thermal conductivity sheets according to at least one pattern, the sheets made up of a first material; forming spring elements in at least one of the plurality of sheets; coating the sheets with a second material, wherein the second material is different from the first material; stacking the high thermal conductivity sheets; and bonding areas of the stacked sheets using thermo-compression bonding. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151894 | COMPUTER WITH IMPROVED COOLING FEATURES - A personal computer has a central air plenum straddled by opposed drive bays, and memory modules in the plenum are covered by a shroud that increases the air flow over the memory modules. The plenum establishes a first pathway for air flow and parallel to the plenum is a second pathway for air flow past cards such as graphics and network cards. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151895 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device for removing heat from a heat generating-component mounted on a printed circuit board includes a heat sink and two heat pipes. The heat sink comprises a base plate in contact with the heat-generating component, two conducting arms extending upwardly and obliquely from two opposite ends of the base plate, a plurality of first fins extending upwardly from top surfaces of the base plate and the two conducting arms, and a plurality of second fins extending downwardly from bottoms surfaces of the conducting arms. The two heat pipes each comprise an evaporating section received in the base plate, at least a condensing section received in one of the conducting arms and at least a connecting section connecting at least an end of the evaporating section and the at least a condensing section. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151896 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a heat sink and a wire clip. The heat sink has a base plate and a plurality of parallel fins arranged on the base plate. The heat sink defining a plurality lengthways channels between every two neighboring fins and a plurality of transverse channels perpendicular to the lengthways channels. The clip comprises a main body spanning on the base plate of the heat sink and two latching legs extending contrary from two opposite ends of the main body. The main body comprises a pressing section received in the lengthways channels and two pivoting sections extending from two opposite ends of the pressing section and received in the transverse channels. The two latching legs are located at the two opposite sides of the heat sink. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151897 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a base, a fin group mounted on a top surface of the base, and a plurality of fasteners secured on the base. Each fastener includes a bolt extending through the base, and an elastic sleeve engaging with the bolt under the base. The sleeve defines a hole and the hole has a configuration such that the sleeve securely clasp the bolt. The bolt extends through the base and engages in the hole of the sleeve. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151898 | HEAT SINK - A heat sink adapter for cooling an electronic component includes a lower plate, an upper plate, an upper fin set and a lower fin set respectively fixed on the upper plate and the lower plate, and a plurality of heat pipes sandwiched between the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower plate includes a panel contacting the heat pipes, two sidewalls extending upwardly from the panel and separated from the heat pipes, and two flanges extending oppositely from the two sidewalls and soldered on the upper plate. The heat pipes are juxtaposed with each other at a central position thereof, and partially spaced from each other at two opposite end positions thereof. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151899 | Cooling apparatus - A cooling apparatus includes a base, a plurality of first heat pipes, a plurality of second heat pipes, a plurality of first heat conducting columns and a plurality of second heat conducting columns. Each of the first heat pipes and the second heat pipes respectively has a heat-absorbing terminal. The heat-absorbing terminals of the first heat pipes are disposed on the base spaced at intervals. The heat-absorbing terminals of the second heat pipes are stacked above the heat-absorbing terminals of the first heat pipes spaced at intervals. Each of the first heat conducting columns is installed between the heat-absorbing terminals of the two adjacent first heat pipes. Each of the second heat conducting columns is installed between the heat-absorbing terminals of the two adjacent second heat pipes. Thereby, the heat conducting area is increased within the base, and the cooling efficiency of the cooling apparatus is enhanced. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151900 | HEAT SINK - A heat sink includes a thermal conductive base panel that has a plurality of heat dissipation columns of any of a variety of configurations perpendicularly upwardly extending from the top wall, and radiation fins mounted on the heat dissipation columns at different elevations, each radiation fin having a plurality of mounting through holes respectively press-fitted onto the heat dissipation columns. The base panel may be provided with a fan and/or heat pipes to enhance heat dissipation efficiency. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151901 | Fin and Heat Sink - A fin is penetrated through by a heat pipe. The fin includes a fin body and a plurality of positioning protrusions. The fin body has an accommodating hole penetrated by the heat pipe. The positioning protrusions are formed at the circumference of the accommodating hole for holding against the heat pipe, so that a gap is provided between the heat pipe and the circumference of the accommodating hole. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151902 | MOVING BED HEAT EXCHANGER FOR CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED BOILER - A moving bed heat exchanger ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151903 | Coolant reservoir tank for fuel cell vehicle - The present invention provides a coolant reservoir tank for a fuel cell vehicle, in which the coolant reservoir tank is positioned at a bottom of the vehicle such that coolant in a coolant line is collected in the reservoir tank by gravity during shutdown of a fuel cell system and the coolant in the reservoir tank is supplied to the coolant line by a vacuum pump during startup of the fuel cell system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151904 | HEATING DEVICE - A heating device includes a heat-conductive tube unit adapted for passage of a heated fluid therethrough and having two opposite end portions and a middle portion extending between the end portions, a phase-change material enclosing the middle portion of the heat-conductive tube unit and that is capable of storing heat through phase changing, and an enclosure enclosing the phase-change material for preventing leakage of the phase-change material. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151905 | HEAT SINK WITH VAPOR CHAMBER - A heat sink includes a tank and a plate covering on the tank and hermetically engaging with the tank. The tank includes a base for absorbing heat from heat-generating members and a sintered wick layer formed at an inner face of base. The plate has a meshed wick layer formed at an inner face thereof. A chamber is defined between the tank and the plate and contains working fluid therein. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151906 | HEAT SINK WITH VAPOR CHAMBER - A heat sink includes a tank and a plate covering on the tank and hermetically engaging with the tank. The tank includes a base for absorbing heat from heat-generating members and a first wick layer formed at an inner face of base. The plate has a second wick layer formed at an inner face thereof. A chamber is defined between the tank and the plate and contains working fluid therein. An artery mesh is located in the chamber between the tank and the plate. The artery mesh is in porosity communication with the first wick layer and the second wick layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151907 | COMPLIANT THERMAL INTERFACE DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method for producing a compliant thermal interface device for cooling an integrated circuit includes steps of: cutting a plurality of high thermal conductivity sheets according to at least one selected pattern, the sheets made up of a first material; forming spring elements in at least one of the plurality of sheets, such that the sheets include both flat areas and spring elements; coating the sheets with a second material, wherein the second material is different from the first material; stacking the high thermal conductivity sheets; and bonding at least a portion of at least one of the stacked sheets using thermo-compression bonding. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151908 | Cooling Module - A cooling module for using in a metal housing of a calculation processing apparatus is disclosed. The cooling module is adapted to cool at least one heat source inside the metal housing. The cooling module comprises a first heat conduction plate, a second heat conduction plate and a heat conduction device, wherein the first heat conduction plate covers the heat source, the second heat conduction plate connects to the metal housing, and the heat conduction device is adapted to connect the first heat conduction plate with the second heat conduction plate. After the heat generated by the heat source is absorbed by the first heat conduction plate, the heat is transmitted to the second heat conduction plate through the heat conduction device, and will be dissipated uniformly throughout the metal housing. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151909 | Heat-Dissipating Unit - A heat-dissipating unit is provided. The heat-dissipating unit includes a board. The board is thermally conductive and includes a contact portion planar in shape. The contact portion is in immediate contact with a heat-generating source for the sake of heat transfer. An integrally formed branch portion extends outward from at least one end of the contact portion. With the contact portion being in immediate contact with the heat-generating source, heat is transferred from the heat-generating source to a remote end via the branch portion, thereby enhancing heat dissipation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151910 | COMBINATION RACK SYSTEM FOR DISCHARGING HOT AIR SEPARATELY, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING DATA CENTER USING THE COMBINATION RACK SYSTEM - Provided are a combination rack system for discharging hot air separately, and system and method for cooling a data center. The cooling system includes a combination rack system, a discharge pipe connected to the combination rack system, a docking part for connecting the combination rack system and the discharge pipe, a discharge fan for discharging air from the combination rack system to the discharge pipe, an inlet at one side of the discharge pipe for introducing outside air into the discharge pipe, and an outlet at the other side of the discharge pipe for discharging air from the discharge pipe. The combination rack system includes racks and cooling fans. The racks are spaced with their rear sides facing each other, and the cooling fans are disposed between the racks. Therefore, air heated in the combination rack system can be discharged from the combination rack system separately from inner cold air. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151911 | Fan Module - A fan module, particularly for cooling motor vehicle engines allows for improved cooling of the fan motor. The fan housing ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151912 | Composite Heater Core for Vehicles - A composite heater apparatus for vehicles uses integrated tube which is partitioned from a coolant heater core tube part, in which coolant circulates, and an oil cooler tube part, in which engine oil circulates, and includes heat exchanging fin which is in contact with both the coolant heater core tube part and the oil cooler tube part to perform a heat exchanging process. Each header, which is coupled to each of opposite ends of the core tube, is partitioned from coolant circulation space and oil circulation space, via a partition walls. The partition wall includes a surface enlarging member to increase heat exchanging performance using heat conduction. When a vehicle is started in winter, in the initial operation stage of an engine, the vehicle is quickly heated, using the heat of engine oil which is heated prior to engine coolant. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151913 | METAL FIN FOR AIR HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention concerns a metal fin for heat exchanger with tubes, comprising means for increasing heat transfers consisting of diverting conformations ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151914 | Internal Heat Exchanger/Mixer for Process Heaters - A heat exchanger is presented that provides for mixing of a process fluid to prevent localized spikes in temperatures. The heat exchanger includes a mixing chamber within the exchanger, where a first process fluid passes from process tubes after being partially heated. The heat exchanger further includes an intermediate shell for passing a second process fluid into the fired heater and for exchanging heat with the first process fluid. The fluid flows from the mixing chamber to other process tubes for further heating. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151915 | MATRIX ARRANGEMENT - The matrix arrangement for use in heat transfer and/or cleaning assemblies comprises a sheet, the sheet defining a plurality of apertures for the flow of a first fluid therethrough. The arrangement is arranged for the flow of a second fluid over the sheet, so that the first and second fluids cross one another for heat transfer and/or cleaning. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151916 | HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A pipe and method of use for deterring or encouraging the retention of slag or other material in the operating area of a metal processing system as desired. The deterring pipe(s) and the encouraging pipe(s) may be combined with other deterring pipe(s) and/or other encouraging pipe(s) in any combination as desired. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151917 | Plate Heat Exchanger, Method for Its Production, and Its Use - The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger composed of a plurality of plates ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151918 | Heat Exchanger for Automobile and Fabricating Method Thereof - There is provided a heat exchanger of a vehicle including a plurality of tubes spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance and through which a heat-exchanging fluid flows, an upper header pipe unit coupled and communicated with the upper ends of the tubes, and a lower header pipe unit coupled and communicated with the lower ends of the tubes, and in which a header pipe is made by making and drawing a plate member containing a clad sheet into a pipe so that it does not need to separate and assemble a header from and with a tank and the clad sheet is not separated from the header pipe during transferring, a pair of header pipes have flat surfaces to bring into surface contact with each other such that a plurality of independent header pipes are assembled to closely contact each other, a plurality of same type and same number of communication devices are configured such that the heat-exchanging fluid flows therethrough, and an inlet and outlet end cap, an end cap, and separator are used such that the header pipes are tightly and securely assembled, and a method of manufacturing the heat exchanger. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151919 | OIL COOLER MOUNTING UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A mounting unit connects a coolant pipe within a radiator tank to a coolant supply pipe or a coolant return pipe outside the radiator tank. The mounting unit includes an engaging structure on the coolant pipe and an engaging flange on the coolant supply pipe or the coolant return pipe. The engaging structure includes a boss, a flange, a connecting hole, and an engaging bolt. The boss is configured to be inserted through a mounting hole of the radiator tank. The engaging flange includes a recess configured for the engaging structure to be inserted therein, a bolt hole configured for the engaging bolt to be inserted therein, and a connecting nipple configured to fluidly communicate with the connecting hole. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151920 | HEAT PIPES AND USE OF HEAT PIPES IN FURNACE EXHAUST - An array of a plurality of heat pipe are mounted in spaced relationship to one another with the hot end of the heat pipes in a heated environment, e.g. the exhaust flue of a furnace, and the cold end outside the furnace. Heat conversion equipment is connected to the cold end of the heat pipes. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151921 | HEAT SINK HAVING LOCKING DEVICE - A heat sink adapter for cooling an electronic component includes a lower plate, an upper plate fixed on the lower plate, and a plurality of heat pipes sandwiched between the lower plate and the upper plate. The lower plate includes a panel, a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly from two opposite sides of the panel, and a plurality of flanges extending upwardly from the sidewalls, respectively. The upper plate defines a plurality of cutouts corresponding to the flanges. The flanges fit into the cutouts to position the upper plate on the lower plate, whereby the lower plate and the upper plate are mechanically connected together. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151922 | Heat pipe and method for forming the same - A heat pipe and a method for forming the same are provided. The method includes: defining a closed end, a closed portion, and a contact section in sequence along a heat pipe to be processed; closing the opening of the closed end and the passage of the closed portion so as to finalize the heat pipe; and cutting axially the contact section into a plurality of equal parts, bending the equal parts outward to assume a divergent shape, thereby providing the contact section with an area for contact with a heat-generating source. Heat is directly transferred from the heat-generating source to the heat pipe via the contact section, thereby enhancing heat dissipation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151923 | THERMAL GROUND PLANES, THERMAL GROUND PLANE STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF HEAT MANAGEMENT - Thermal ground planes, thermal ground plane structures, and methods of thermal energy management, are disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151924 | DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR - A downhole tool actuator includes a shape memory material; a pulley system engaged with the shape memory material and fixed in position; and a downhole tool component operatively connected to the shape memory material and moveable in response to a phase change of the shape memory material from a martensitic phase to an austenitic phase and method. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151925 | Well Screen Inflow Control Device With Check Valve Flow Controls - A well screen inflow control device with check valve flow controls. A well screen assembly includes a filter portion and a flow control device which varies a resistance to flow of fluid in response to a change in velocity of the fluid. Another well screen assembly includes a filter portion and a flow resistance device which decreases a resistance to flow of fluid in response to a predetermined stimulus applied from a remote location. Yet another well screen assembly includes a filter portion and a valve including an actuator having a piston which displaces in response to a pressure differential to thereby selectively permit and prevent flow of fluid through the valve. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151926 | Inductive Power Coupler - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool string component has a tubular body with at least one end adapted for threaded connection to an adjacent tool string component. The end has at least one shoulder that abuts an adjacent shoulder of an adjacent end of the adjacent tool string component. At least two electrically conducting coils are disposed within an annular recess formed in the at least one shoulder and an annular trough is disposed in the annular recess. The annular trough houses at least one of the at least two electrically conducting coils and each coil is electrically insulated from each other. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151927 | Combined nitrogen generation system and well servicing fluid system in one power unit apparatus - A combined system for treating an oil and/or gas well, comprising: a single transportation means having mounted thereon: a single prime mover for providing prime power for the operation of pumps and motors mounted on said transportation means; a nitrogen generator that can gather gaseous nitrogen from the earth's atmosphere; and a fluid pumping system for pumping fluids into a wellbore, said nitrogen generator and said fluid pumping system being interconnectable by plumbing and including a power transmission means responsive to the operation of said engine. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151928 | ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND GAS COMPRESSOR - A wellbore fluid production system that is disposable in a wellbore comprising a separator, a pump, a compressor, and a motor. The separator segregates the gas and liquid and delivers the gas to the compressor inlet and the liquid to the pump inlet. The pump pressurizes the liquid for delivery to the surface. The compressor pressurizes the gas for reinjection into the wellbore, injection into another subterranean formation, or for delivery to the surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151929 | Method and Device for Cementing a Well or a Pipe - This method consists in introducing within the well or pipe (C) a mandrel ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151930 | MECHANICAL EXPANSION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus enable expanding a tubular in a wellbore. The method and apparatus include running a bottom hole assembly (BHA) into a wellbore. The BHA is anchored to the wellbore and a portion of the BHA is released from the anchor. An expansion member is then pulled by a work string through the tubular thereby engaging the tubular with the wellbore. The work string is reconnected to the anchor and used to release the anchor. The BHA is then removed from the wellbore. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151931 | Well String Centralizer and Method of Forming - Centralizers including at least a portion formed of a first material and at least one end band secured to the first material and formed of a second material. The end band being installed to resist detachment from the portion formed of the first material. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151932 | Intelligent Electrical Power Distribution System - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool assembly comprises electrical connectors disposed proximate an upper end and a lower end of the tool, switches to selectively allow or disallow electrical continuity between the electrical connectors, and a microprocessor in electrical communication with the electrical connectors and the switches. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151933 | LOST PROFIT REDUCTION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for detecting a hydrocarbon production trend using a well volume comparison. The method generally includes acquiring well volume data corresponding to a plurality of hydrocarbon-producing wells, comparing the acquired well volume data with target well volume data, assigning a loss production code to at least one of the hydrocarbon-producing wells based on the comparison; and detecting a hydrocarbon production trend utilizing the assigned loss production code. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151934 | TOP DRIVE SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a top drive system includes a quill; a motor operable to rotate the quill; a gripper operable to engage a joint of casing; a connector bi-directionally rotationally coupled to the quill and the gripper and longitudinally coupled to the gripper; and a compensator longitudinally coupled to the quill and the connector. The compensator is operable to allow relative longitudinal movement between the connector and the quill. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOVEMENT IN WELL EQUIPMENT - An apparatus for use in a well for indicating movement of a reservoir. The apparatus may include first and second equipment assemblies connected by a telescoping connection mechanism. A sensor assembly may be provided and configured to detect relative movement of at least a portion of the telescoping connection mechanism. The relative movement of at least a portion of the telescoping mechanism may interpreted so as to correlate to the compaction or expansion of the reservoir. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151936 | System and Method for Monitoring Scale Removal from a Wellbore - A technique enables the cleaning of scale from a well and the monitoring of scale removal. A scale removal tool and a radiation detector are deployed simultaneously into a wellbore having scale with a radioactive signature. The scale removal tool is used to remove deposits from a well component, e.g. from the interior of a tubular member. The radiation detector enables the measuring and monitoring of scale removal. Data related to the scale removal can be output for use by an operator to help optimize scale removal and fluid flow. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151937 | WELL THERMAL INSULATION FOR FORMATION SAMPLING OF VISCOUS FLUIDS - Evaluating a subterranean formation fluid by lowering a testing tool to a depth in a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation, limiting wellbore fluid convection near the depth with the testing tool, heating formation fluid in the subterranean formation near the depth, obtaining a sample of the heated formation fluid from the subterranean formation, and evaluating at least a portion of the sample of heated formation fluid obtained from the subterranean formation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151938 | STIMULATION THROUGH FRACTURING WHILE DRILLING - A method for preparing a formation surrounding a wellbore to bear hydrocarbons through a borehole is disclosed. In one step, a bottomhole assembly is inserted into the borehole. The formation is drilled with the bottomhole assembly. The formation may be characterized with logging tools, probes, sensors, seismic system and/or the like to create first information. One or more fractures are placed in the formation without removal of the bottomhole assembly from the wellbore. Further, continuous drilling of the formation is performed with the bottomhole assembly after/during placing the fractures. Further characterizing of the formation with the probes, sensors/systems or the like is performed to produce second information. Another fracture is placed with feedback from the second information. Repeating the drilling, characterizing and placing of fractures as necessary during the formation preparing process. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151939 | SURFACE TAGGING SYSTEM WITH WIRED TUBULARS - Downhole systems and methods including tags configured to provide distinguishable identifiers are set for selective release to a subsurface location. Sources/sensors in the wellbore are activated to detect the tags at a subsurface location, and signal data associated with the detected tags is conveyed to the surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151940 | System and Method to Provide Verification during a Fishing Operation in a Wellbore - A technique provides a system and method to verify attachment of a fishing tool with a downhole well tool. The fishing tool comprises a latching mechanism that latches onto the well tool to be retrieved. The fishing tool also comprises a detection device to verify connection of the latching mechanism. The detection device provides a signal uphole to verify attachment to the well tool. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151941 | Method For Enhancing Oil Recovery With An Inproved Oil Recovery Surfactant - A method for enhancing oil recovery includes the step of providing a subsurface reservoir containing hydrocarbons therewithin. A wellbore is provided in fluid communication with the subsurface reservoir. A surfactant-polymer solution is formed for injection into the reservoir. The surfactant-polymer solution is formed by mixing a composition with at least one surfactant, at least one polymer, and at least one co-solvent or co-surfactant such that the surfactant-polymer solution is clear and aqueous stable. The surfactant-polymer solution is injected through the wellbore into the reservoir. A chaser solution is formed for injection into the reservoir. The chaser solution has an additional predetermined quantity of the co-solvent or co-surfactant. The chaser solution is injected through the injection wellbore into the reservoir to increase the production of hydrocarbons from the reservoir while maintaining the clear and aqueous stability of the surfactant-polymer solution. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151942 | SAND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAND PRODUCTION - A method for controlling sand production in a well drilled in a subterranean formation comprising installing an expandable sand screen assembly in the well. The expandable sand screen assembly comprises an expandable sand screen in an unexpanded configuration. A slurry is pumped down the well and circulated through the annular space defined by the expandable sand screen and the formation. The expandable sand screen is expanded thereby dehydrating the slurry in the annular space. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151943 | Aqueous-based emulsified consolidating agents suitable for use in drill-in applications - Methods of drilling a wellbore through a production zone within a subterranean formation using a drill-in fluid that comprises an aqueous fluid and a water-based consolidating emulsion and using the drill-in fluid to drill at least a portion of a well bore into the production zone while allowing the water-based consolidating emulsion to penetrate into the walls of the well bore. The water-based consolidating emulsion itself comprises an aqueous liquid, a hardenable resin, a hardening agent component, and an emulsifying agent. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151944 | Use of Polyimides in Treating Subterranean Formations - A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is carried out by forming a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous carrier fluid and a solid-form polyimide homopolymer or copolymer capable of hydrolyzing to form polycarboxylates and/or polycarboxylic acids. The treatment fluid is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. In another method, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous carrier fluid, a solid-form polysuccinimide homopolymer or copolymer and at least one of a viscosifying agent, proppant and an acid capable of dissolving materials of the formation is formed. This is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. A method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore may also be carried out by forming a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous solution containing a hydrogen fluoride source, ammonium hydroxide and at least one of a polyimide and a polycarboxylate, which is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151945 | Process to prepare borozirconate solution and use as a cross-linker in hydraulic fracturing fluids - A process to prepare a stable solution of a borozirconate complex is disclosed and use of the solution in oil field applications such as hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones. The process comprises contacting zirconium complex with alkanolamine, then water and optionally and preferably a hydroxyalkylene diamine, then with a boron compound. The solution is particularly suitable for use in a cross-linking composition in hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones of subterranean formations at temperatures of 275° F. (135° C.) and higher in the formation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151946 | Process to prepare borozirconate solution and use as a cross-linker in hydraulic fracturing fluids - A process to prepare a stable solution of a borozirconate complex is disclosed and use of the solution in oil field applications such as hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones. The process comprises contacting zirconium complex with a first alkanolamine, then water and optionally hydroxyalkylene diamine, then with a solution of a boron compound and a second alkanolamine. The solution is particularly suitable for use in a cross-linking composition in hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones of subterranean formations at temperatures of 275° F. (135° C.) and higher in the formation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151947 | Process to prepare zirconium-based cross-linker compositions and their use in oil field applications - A process to prepare a solution of zirconium-alkanolamine-hydroxycarboxylic acid complex is disclosed and use of the solution in oil field applications such as hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones. The process comprises contacting an alcohol solution of a zirconium complex with an alkanolamine, then with an α-hydroxycarboxylic acid to produce a solution of zirconium-alkanolamine-hydroxycarboxylic acid complex. The solution is particularly suitable for use in a cross-linking composition in hydraulic fracturing and plugging of permeable zones of subterranean formations at temperatures of 275° F. (135° C.) and higher in the formation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151948 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING DETONATION GAS PRESSURE - A perforating gun, having a gun carrier extending in a longitudinal direction; a loading tube located within the gun carrier, the loading tube extending in the longitudinal direction; a shape charge being supported by the loading tube, the shape charge having a casing, an explosive, and a liner, the casing opening in a first direction and having a centerline extending in the first direction, the first direction being essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and a liquid implant, the liquid implant being located adjacent to the shape charge in the first direction and intersecting the centerline. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151949 | DEBRIS-FREE PERFORATING APPARATUS AND TECHNIQUE - An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a perforating system that is adapted to be fired downhole in the well. The perforating system includes a component, which includes an alloy that has a negative corrosion potential and is unable to passivate, or self-protect, while deployed in the well. The component is adapted to disintegrate to form substantially no debris in response to the firing of the perforating system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151950 | ACTIVE INTEGRATED WELL COMPLETION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A well system may be provided comprising a first primary inductive coupler configured to be communicably coupled to a surface device and a first secondary inductive coupler. The first secondary inductive coupler may be further configured to be communicably coupled to one or more completion components provided in a first portion of the well. In addition, the well system may comprise a second primary inductive coupler configured to be communicably coupled to the surface device and a second secondary induction coupler. The second secondary inductive coupler may be further configured to be communicably coupled to one or more completion components provided in a second portion of the well. The flow through at least one of the first and second portions of the well may be adjusted via at least one of the one or more completion components. A method for completing a well comprising inductive couplers may also be provided. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151951 | Adjustable Diameter Fishing Tool - A technique utilizes a fishing tool that enables fishing operations for retrieval of well tools that may have a variety of sizes and configurations. The fishing tool is adjustable to enable selection of a desired size for engagement with a specific wellbore tool. The fishing tool is moved downhole to the well tool and engaged with the well tool. Once the fishing tool is engaged, the well tool can be retrieved to the surface. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151952 | ENERGIZED FLUIDS AND PRESSURE MANIPULATION FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS - Method and system for use in a subsurface formation traversed by a wellbore. An energized fluid, which when subjected to a low pressure environment liberates or releases gas from solution, is disposed in the formation. Reduced pressure in a region of the wellbore below pressure in the surrounding formation liberates a gas in the energized fluid near a tunnel created in the formation. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151953 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP WITH SURFACTANT INJECTION - A submersible pumping system for use downhole that includes a housing, a pump and gas separator within the housing, a motor for driving the pump and separator, and a foaming agent injection system. The foaming agent injection system injects a foaming agent upstream of the pump and optionally upstream of the separator. The foaming agent injection system comprises a foaming agent supply, an injection pump, and foaming agent injection line. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151954 | SUBSEA HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC POWER - Systems and methods for providing energy to sub-sea support equipment. Energy can be provided by diverting at least a portion of a fluid from a well producing system to sub-sea support equipment units that can be disposed in the vicinity of the sea-floor, sea-bed, or mud-line. The well producing system can include, but is not limited to, a water injection system, a gas lift system, or combinations thereof. A water injection system designed to provide pressure support to one or more wells can be modified to provide an operational power source to one or more sub-sea support equipment units. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151955 | BIG ASSEMBLY WITH MOVABLE RIG FLOOR UNITS - The invention relates to a rig assembly for use in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In an embodiment of the invention, a rig assembly ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151956 | GREASE INJECTION SYSTEM FOR RISERLESS LIGHT WELL INTERVENTION - A subsea lubricator system is disclosed which includes a lubricator tube adapted to be positioned subsea above a subsea well, a pressure control head adapted to be positioned above the lubricator tube, at least one pressure sensor adapted for sensing at least one of a pressure in the subsea well or an ambient seawater pressure proximate the pressure control head, and at least one pump that is adapted to be positioned subsea to inject a lubricant into the pressure control head at a pressure that is greater than the sensed pressure. A method of operating a subsea lubricator system positioned above a subsea well, the lubricator system including a pressure control head, is also disclosed which includes monitoring at least one of a pressure within the well and an ambient seawater pressure proximate the lubricator system, and injecting a lubricant into the pressure control head at a pressure that is greater than the monitored pressure. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151957 | Zonal Isolation of Telescoping Perforation Apparatus with Memory Based Material - A method and apparatus for isolating formation zones preferably with a memory based material formed into an expansion element, with an outer diameter larger than a borehole, adjacent to a radially telescoping perforation element, converting the memory based expansion element to a stable, smaller, run-in diameter, running it into the borehole, then allowing the memory based material to expand and seal against the borehole wall. Expansion can be enhanced by expanding a mandrel on which the expansion element is formed. The expansion element separates two or more groups of outwardly radially telescoping perforation elements, to isolate formation zones and allow the perforation elements to access the isolated zones. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151958 | TEMPORARY WELL ZONE ISOLATION - Disclosed herein is a temporary well isolation device, which is sealingly disposable in downhole tubing, and which has a housing with an axial passage. The temporary well isolation device also has frangible barrier element within the housing, where the frangible barrier element is sealingly engaged in the passage blocking fluid flow through the passage. The frangible barrier element bears a load from fluid pressure. The temporary well isolation device also has a disengageable constraint in contact with a frangible barrier element so as to redirect the load on the frangible barrier element from a first component of the load to a second component of the load, thereby preventing rupture of the frangible barrier element. Also disclosed herein is a method for disintegrating a frangible barrier element disposed in a passage of a temporary well isolation device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151959 | QUICK LOCK WIRELINE VALVE/BLOW-OUT PREVENTOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A blow out preventor (BOP) apparatus is disclosed that includes a BOP body including a quick connection system including one female connector or a plurality of female connectors, disposed in each actuator receiving aperture, each female connector having a female engaging profile and one male connector or a plurality of male connectors, disposed on an outer surface of an actuator cylinder, one for each female connector, each male connector having a male engaging profile, where the male engaging profile is adapted to register with the female engaging profile upon insertion of an actuator into its corresponding receiving aperture and upon rotation of the actuator through a rotational angle, the male profile engages the female profile in at least one contacting zone, and where the rotational angle depends on the profiles. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151960 | Method and Apparatus for Sealing and Cementing a Wellbore - A well casing cementing apparatus includes a housing and an inner assembly of movable parts. The housing includes a cementing port and a packer on its outer surface below the cementing port. The inner assembly includes three movable parts comprising a closing sleeve for closing the cementing port after a cementing operation, a closing sleeve seat for moving the closing sleeve and a packer setting sleeve for setting the packer. A rupture disk is provided closing the cementing port in a run in condition and is selected to have a rupture pressure at or above a pressure selected for setting the packer. An expandable collet on a lower end of the housing permits the closing sleeve and the setting sleeve to be pumped out the lower end of the housing, but prevents the pumped out parts from moving back into the housing, e.g. during production of fluids from the well. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151961 | Residential Exterior Deluge System - An automatically available curtain of water to the outside of a residence is provided by a residential fire-protection system. A supply line is provided from a swimming pool or other stored quantity of water to a pump. The pump provides water under pressure to a spray line, which may preferably be located on the ridges of the residence or may preferably be positioned at the level of the foundation of the residence. The spray line creates a wall or curtain of water between the structure and an approaching fire to prevent the residence from catching on fire. A plurality of heat sensors detect the approach of an exterior fire, and automatically initiate the fire protection system. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151962 | Anti-skipping sprinkler - An anti-skipping sprinkler includes a frame defining a central longitudinal axis, the frame including a base portion defining an orifice, and first and second arms extending away from the base portion and joining at a lower end of the frame; a deflector located at the lower end of the frame; an orifice plug held over the orifice by a trigger element including a heat sensitive element; and an anti-skipping shield extending circumferentially around the heat sensitive element. The anti-skipping shield has an upper end and a lower end. The anti-skipping shield is open at the upper end and at the lower end to permit airflow to the heat sensitive element around the upper end and the lower end of the anti-skipping shield. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151963 | Method of Preventing or Extinguishing Fires - In the prevention of the spread of fires and for directly fighting fires, a cross-linked, water-swellable additive polymer in a vegetable oil dispersion is added to firefighting water. The additive has the properties of absorbing large quantities of water, high viscosity for adherence to vertical and horizontal surfaces, and retention of sufficient fluidity to be educted in standard firefighting equipment. The method of adding this additive to the firefighting water by eduction, pumping, or batch addition to the source water is also disclosed. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151964 | FIGHTING FIRES WITH WATER - A method of suppressing a naturally occurring event that requires heat to sustain itself, comprises the steps of generating artificial snow in the vicinity of the event and introducing the snow into the event to melt therein. One application of this method is extinguishing a fire by generating artificial snow in the vicinity of the fire and introducing the snow into the fire to melt therein. For example a fire boat or truck may carry on a movable structure a snowmaking machine for generating artificial snow and projecting the snow in a desired direction. In another example, a sprinkler system may be modified to spray artificial snow. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151965 | FIRE SUPRESSION AND INDICATOR SYSTEM AND FIRE DETECTION DEVICE - A system for detecting and suppressing a fire condition in a storage unit. The system comprises a transmitter associated with the storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect the first signal and configured to provide a second signal indicating detection of the fire condition, and a fire suppression device configured to discharge a fire suppressant material into the storage unit upon detection of the fire condition. There may also be a plurality of storage units, a plurality of transmitters, and a plurality of receivers. An individual transmitter and an individual receiver may be associated with each of the plurality of storage units. Each of the storage units may be located at a predetermined position relative to the individual receiver associated with the storage unit. The second signal from a receiver may be provided to a control panel that in response to the second signal identifies the storage unit experiencing the fire condition. The present invention is also directed at a fire suppression and indication system for use in an aircraft. The aircraft includes a cockpit, a control panel in the cockpit, and a storage area. The system includes a plurality of storage units located at predetermined positions in the storage area. a transmitter associated with each storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect the first signal and configured to provide a second signal indication detection of the fire condition, and a fire suppression device configured to discharge a fire suppressant material into the storage unit upon detection of the fire condition. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151966 | Switching Device For Impact Power Tool - A switching device for an impact power tool includes an input unit, a clutch unit, an output unit and a spring. The clutch unit is cooperated with the spring and located between the input unit and the output unit. The clutch unit includes a clutch disc connected to an input shaft of the input unit and a collar. The output unit includes an output shaft with struck blocks and a pounding member with striking blocks. When the collar is moved and connected with the clutch disc, the input shaft, the pounding member, the collar and the output shaft rotate simultaneously. The output shaft outputs rotation only. When the collar is moved and disengaged from the clutch disc, the input shaft drives the pounding member and the pounding member drives the output shaft to rotate. The output shaft outputs rotation with impact intermittently. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151967 | Hand-held power tool with vibration compensator - An electrical hand-held power tool includes a driving element ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151968 | Device for the High-Speed Drilling of Printed Circuit Boards - A device for the high-speed drilling of boards for printed circuits and the like comprising a support ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151969 | ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER - An electric screwdriver is configured for fastening a screw in an apparatus. The driving part is configured for generating rotary motion. The driven part is configured for fastening the screw in the apparatus using the rotary motion. The transmission part nonlinearly connects the driving part and the driven part. The transmission part is capable of transmitting the rotary motion from the driving part to the transmission part. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151970 | HIGH-FREQUENCY COAXIAL CABLE - In a high-frequency coaxial cable ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151971 | Cable Housing System - An embedded housing system storing cables below the surface in a protected environment, with a moveable surface lid lying flush with the existing surface and following the crown or slope across the travel path. The cables are readily raised out of the housing structure to obstruct traffic across the travel path, or lowered into the housing system to allow unobstructed traffic passage. Single cables, multiple cables, and utility lines can be enclosed and remain protected within the housing support structure. Once raised, the cables can be attached to an end support. The housing support structure is prefabricated in sections, selectively attached to match the existing crown or slope across the travel path, and then installed below the surface. The flush surface lid of the cable housing structure is only about 8 inches wide, and can be locked while in the closed position. Surface lid sections remain connected while opening simultaneously across the sloping travel path, using an interlocking mechanism. Rain water is inhibited from entering the housing support structure by the surface lid, but if it seeps inside, it will drain away by gravity. Ice and snow is melted by a heating device. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151972 | COLD WELD HERMETIC MEMS PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A cold welded hermetic micro or nano package sealed in an inert atmosphere with optional force maintenance means for ensuring permanent closure. A package cap | 2009-06-18 |
20090151973 | MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device has a push-button type operation unit at a side surface of a body case. The body case has a dual-partitioned structure of a first case and a second case. The first case includes a main portion having a plane substantially parallel to a partitioning surface of the cases, and a side wall extending in a direction substantially orthogonal to the main portion from four side ends of the main portion. The side wall and the second case are separably coupled. A waterproof rubber is attached on an inner side of the main portion and the side wall of the first case. An electronic circuit substrate mounted with a switch corresponding to the operation unit is at least accommodated on an inner side of the waterproof rubber. The waterproof rubber includes a sandwiching portion inserted to a bonding site of the first case and the second case, and a side wall interposed between the operation unit and the switch. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151974 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC OUTER LAYER WITH FOLDED EDGE PORTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material therebetween. The outer conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer having a pair of opposing longitudinal edge portions at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto. At least one of the opposing longitudinal edge portions may define at least one folded edge portion including an end portion of the outer metal layer extending beyond a corresponding end portion of the inner metal layer and being folded adjacent thereto and defining a non-joined interface therewith. The longitudinal seam may include a welded joint between at least portions of the outer metal layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151975 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC INNER LAYER WITH BEVELLED EDGE JOINT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material layer therebetween. The inner conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer having a pair of opposing longitudinal edges at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto with the inner metal layer having a lower melting point than the outer layer. At least one of the opposing longitudinal edges of the tubular bimetallic layer may be at least partially bevelled. In addition, the longitudinal seam may include a welded joint between at least portions of the opposing longitudinal edges. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151976 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC INNER LAYER WITH ANGLED EDGES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor and a dielectric material layer therebetween. The inner conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer and may have a pair of opposing longitudinal edge portions at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto and coextensive therewith. In addition, the opposing longitudinal edge portions may be angled inwardly to define a pair of adjacent inwardly extending tabs. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151977 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC INNER LAYER WITH FOLDED EDGE PORTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material therebetween. The inner conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer having a pair of opposing longitudinal edge portions at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto. At least one of the opposing longitudinal edge portions may define at least one folded edge portion including an end portion of the inner metal layer extending beyond a corresponding end portion of the outer metal layer and being folded adjacent thereto and defining a non-joined interface therewith. The longitudinal seam may include a welded joint between at least portions of the inner metal layer. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151978 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC OUTER LAYER WITH BEVELLED EDGE JOINT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material layer therebetween. The outer conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer having a pair of opposing longitudinal edges at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto with the outer metal layer having a lower melting point than the inner layer. At least one of the opposing longitudinal edges of the tubular bimetallic layer may be at least partially bevelled. In addition, the longitudinal seam may include a welded joint between at least portions of the opposing longitudinal edges. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151979 | COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDING TUBULAR BIMETALLIC OUTER LAYER WITH ANGLED EDGES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A coaxial cable may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor and a dielectric material layer therebetween. The outer conductor may include a tubular bimetallic layer and may have a pair of opposing longitudinal edge portions at a longitudinal seam. The tubular bimetallic layer may include an inner metal layer and an outer metal layer bonded thereto and coextensive therewith. In addition, the opposing longitudinal edge portions may be angled outwardly to define a pair of adjacent outwardly extending tabs. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151980 | Flexible flat cable and manufacturing method thereof - The invention discloses a flexible flat cable and the manufacturing method thereof. The Flexible flat cable is manufactured by the following steps of: forming a metal layer on an insulated base layer, then forming a protective layer on the metal layer which had been formed above the insulated base layer, to make the metal layer be covered between the insulated base layer and the protective layer for forming a composite shelter, then preparing a conducting layer and an insulated substrate, and then spreading an insulated glue layer on the bottom of the composite shelter and then combining the composite shelter, the conducting layer and the insulated substrate by a thermo-compression bonding process to make the conducting layer be covered between the insulated base layer and the insulated substrate for forming a flexible flat cable having the composite shelter. Therefore, the objectives of simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the cost can be achieved, and the flexible flat cable has the shielding effect and matches the standard of characteristic impedance. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151981 | GAP FREE ANCHORED CONDUCTOR AND DIELECTRIC STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATION THEREOF - A microelectronic structure and a method for fabricating the microelectronic structure use a dielectric layer that is located and formed upon a first conductor layer. An aperture is located through the dielectric layer. The aperture penetrates vertically into the first conductor layer and extends laterally within the first conductor layer beneath the dielectric layer while not reaching the dielectric layer, to form an extended and winged aperture. A contiguous via and interconnect may be formed anchored into the extended and winged aperture while using a plating method, absent voids | 2009-06-18 |
20090151982 | METAL-CERAMIC COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - A metal-ceramic composite substrate having excellent heat dissipation and a method of manufacturing such a metal-ceramic composite substrate at low cost are disclosed. A metal-ceramic composite substrate ( | 2009-06-18 |
20090151983 | GROMMET FOR CABLES - A cable grommet system for installation in data centers, offices and the like, for sealing cable openings in raised flooring, wall or ceiling panels, server cabinets, etc. to facilitate the installation and revision of wiring and cabling to server installations while minimizing losses of any provided conditioned air. A wide variety of grommet configurations is possible with a limited number of component parts. An advantageous acute angle mounting of sealing brushes enhances the sealing effectiveness thereof, particularly for smaller sizes of cable openings. In some embodiments, a novel arrangement of electrical conductors is incorporated into the grommet structures for dissipation of electrostatic charges, enabling the basic frame components to be formed of a flame retardant material. | 2009-06-18 |
20090151984 | Composite resin molded article, laminate, multi-layer circuit board, and electronic device - A composite resin molded article produced by impregnating cloth made from long fibers of a liquid crystal polymer with a curable resin composition which comprises a polymer (A) and a curing agent (B), the polymer (A) having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 250,000 and containing 5 to 60 mol % of a carboxyl group or a carboxylic anhydride group; a method for manufacturing the composite resin molded article; a cured product produced by curing the composite resin molded article; a laminate made by laminating a substrate having a conductive layer (I) on the surface and an electrical insulating layer made of the cured product; a method for manufacturing the laminate; a multilayer circuit board comprising the laminate and a conductive layer (II) formed on an electrical insulating layer of the laminate; a method for manufacturing the circuit board; and an electronic device having the multilayer circuit board are provided. The composite resin molded article and the cured product thereof have excellent flame retardancy, electric insulation properties, and crack resistance, and generates only a very small amount of toxic substances during incineration. The laminate and multilayer circuit board have a low thermal expansion and a high modulus of elasticity. The conductive layer (II) exhibits high adhesion to a smooth electrical insulating layer, even if conductive layer (II) is formed on the electrical insulating layer by a deposition method and thus possesses high reliability. The multilayer circuit board has excellent electrical properties, and therefore can be used suitably as a substrate for a semiconductor device such as a CPU and memory, as well as other surface-mounted components in electronic devices. | 2009-06-18 |