01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160002909 | Modular Building Units, And Methods Of Constructing And Transporting Same - A connector assembly, having an upper connector coupled to a lower connector and a gusset plate sandwiched between the upper and lower connectors. Also, disclosed is a hoistable connector assembly, a lifting frame assembly, a coupling system for modular frame units, a method for assembling a module unit using the connector assembly, and a modular frame unit and building having the connector assembly. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002910 | SELF-SUPPORTING AND LOAD BEARING STRUCTURAL JOINT - In some embodiments the structural joint includes a first structural member having a first mating face at one end of the first structural member, the first mating face having a two dimensional profile, a second structural member having a second mating face at one end of the second structural member and positioned proximate to the first mating face of the first structural member, the second mating face having a two dimensional profile that is similar to the two dimensional profile of the first mating face, a splice plate secured to the first structural member at the first mating face and removably secured to the second structural member at the second mating face, and fasteners that secure the splice plate to the first structural member and removably attach the splice plate to the second structural member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002911 | PANELIZED STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT - A panelized complex polyhedron structure can be constructed quickly and inexpensively from a plurality panels. According to one embodiment, the structure includes a plurality of panels, wherein a first panel comprises an integrated connecting feature formed unitarily with the first panel and including a faceted feature connected to a plain end of a second panel. According to another embodiment, the first panel includes integrated connecting features including a plurality of planar faceted features, wherein one of the faceted features is connected to a plain end of the second panel. The plurality of planar faceted features are oriented at angles selected to enable a plurality of panel connections necessary to construct the structure. In one embodiment, the panel comprising the integrated connecting features is formed unitarily. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002912 | JOIST CONNECTOR - A joist connector including a unitary body with a first channel defined by at least two spaced apart flanges and a second channel defined by at least two spaced apart flanges and offset from the first channel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002913 | BUILDING ELEMENT COMPOSED OF TWO PANELS WITH A COUPLING STRIP - A planar, angled or T-shaped building element ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002914 | BUILDING MEMBRANE WITH DRAINAGE MATRIX AND HORIZONTAL ADHESIVE PORTIONS - A building wrap membrane comprising a sheet of spunbonded polypropylene fabric member with integral adhesive attachment strips mounted on the front and back of the sheet and a drainage matrix secured to the sheet front surface comprised of individual thermoplastic threads randomly laid down to form a net and secured together by heat bonding with the threads formed into spaced rows with a plurality of expansion joints formed across matrix rows. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002915 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF ATTACHING AND SUPPORTING SOUND REDUCTION OR THERMAL INSULATION BLANKETS TO METALLIC MACHINERY OR STRUCTURAL FRAMES - A blanket enclosure for a metallic piece of equipment and a method of fabrication, comprising at least one blanket panel and at least one magnetic support supporting the blanket panel, the magnetic support comprising at least one magnet, the at least one magnet connecting the blanket panel to a surface of the metallic piece of equipment. The method of fabrication comprises providing at least one blanket panel, providing at least one support comprising at least one magnet, supporting the blanket panel by the support, and contacting the magnet of the support supporting the blanket panel to a surface of the metallic piece of equipment. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002916 | WALL INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An improved wall installation system and method include providing a first wall panel with tape extending vertically from top to bottom on one side of the first wall panel and on a back of the first wall panel; securing the first wall panel at a site; placing a second wall panel adjacent to the first wall panel; and connecting the tape to the second wall panel to form a fire barrier seal between the first wall panel and the second wall panel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002917 | SELF-LOCKING BLOCK AND COMPLEMENTARY PIECES FOR THE RAISING OF PILLARS AND FREE-STANDING WALLS - The present invention relates to rooms or buildings constructed by raising walls using prefabricated blocks made of Portland cement mortar reinforced with steel fibers, that are stable without requiring a mortar mixture, or any additional internal or external structural support for the construction of the walls. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002918 | Bonded building block assembly - My invention consists of seamless facings bonded onto all types of concrete masonry units, also known as concrete block, used for constructing walls. Facings are cast, formed, molded, or deposited onto ordinary concrete block after it has been manufactured, but before it is delivered for construction. The primary intent is to transform ordinary block into masonry units that have profiles and shapes that are not otherwise available as concrete masonry products. Profiles and shapes are devised that preserve the modular characteristics of concrete masonry. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002919 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED CURTAIN WALL SEALING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a plug of the type utilized for sealing a junction between a horizontal member and a vertical mullion of a curtain wall. The plug may include a plug body. The plug body may include a front body portion, a rear body portion, a left body portion, a right body portion, a top surface disposed between the left body portion, the right body portion, the front body portion, and the rear body portion. A rabbet is disposed across the front body portion. A spacer flange extends from the front body portion. A plurality of chamfers are disposed between the top surface and the left body portion, the right body portion, and the rear body portions. The plug is sized to occupy a gap formed in the junction between the horizontal member and the vertical mullion of the curtain wall. The rabbet and the plurality of chamfers form a plurality of large crevices between the plug, the horizontal member, and the vertical mullion. The large crevices allow penetration of a sealant therein. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002920 | COMPRESSION TRANSFER MEMBER - Provided is a compression member for a thermally broken connector assembly, such as for a balcony. In one embodiment, the compression member includes an elongated body which extends into first and second independent concrete structural elements. The elongated body includes a cross-section. The cross-section may include at least two independent rounded surfaces. The cross-section may include at least one corner, which may be rounded. The cross-section may further include at least one leg. The first and second independent concrete structural elements may extend in horizontal planes when the independent concrete structural elements are in their service position. The compression member transfers compression forces between the first and second independent concrete structural elements. Furthermore, the compression member may be independent of the internal reinforcing, or rebar, of one or both independent concrete structural elements. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002921 | BAR FOR A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A FALSE CEILING AND PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE BAR - A support structure for a false ceiling and a working process for working the bar are described. The bar has an elongated shape along a longitudinal direction and includes at least two sheet metal portions located side by side or overlapping, in contact or adherent, the one with the other. In the bar a transverse direction, extending transverse to, or intersecting, the longitudinal direction is defined. At least one of the sheet metal portion has cuts defining partially cut parts, wherein a partially cut part of at least one of the sheet metal portions protrudes towards the other to determine an interference of parts, and wherein the cuts are arranged, are directed, or extend along the transverse direction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002922 | TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE PANEL IN A FALSE CEILING - A decor apparatus is based on a flexible panel. In the apparatus, a support structure includes a rail, and a flexible panel having an edge is attached to the rail, with the attachment between the rail and the edge including a plurality of discrete attachment points. A trim piece for the flexible panel is connected to the rail from between the attachment points. The trim piece overlays the attachment between the rail and the edge outside of a plane of the flexible panel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002923 | ASH INSULATION PANELS - The present invention relates to ash recycling and use in thermal insulation (decrease of thermal transmission from inside buildings into outside, and vice versa). Ash insulation panels are made of the following basic materials: ash and Polystyrene (PS) and/or waste plastics made of Polystyrene and chemical bond. These panels have many advantages beside thermal insulation such as lightweight and low water absorption rate. They are produced by mixing the mentioned basic materials, casting the mixture into molds of variable size and shape depending on the desired product, pressing the mold, and treating the final product thermally. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002924 | PREFABRICATED ROOF PLATE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - This inventions is a prefabricated roof plate element ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002925 | BEAM REINFORCING METALLIC MATERIAL AND BEAM REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A beam reinforcing metallic material includes a welding surface, a counter-flange-part surface, a contacting surface, a protrusion, and the like. The beam reinforcing material is a member that is made of metal such as steel for example. The beam reinforcing metallic material is not plate shaped but has a three dimensional shape. More particularly, the cross-sectional shape varies from the edge parts toward the center part in longitudinal direction. The cross section (cross-sectional area) of the center part of the beam reinforcing metallic material in longitudinal direction is larger than the cross sections (cross-sectional areas) of the both end parts. Increasing the cross-sectional area of the vicinity of the center part of the beam reinforcing metallic material allows the part that receives maximum stress to securely obtain the flexural strength when the beam reinforcing metallic material is fixed to the beam. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002926 | BEAM REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A beam is an H-shaped steel having flange parts above and under a web part. A through hole is formed on web part to let pipes and the like pass through. A ring beam reinforcing metallic material is disposed through hole. A beam reinforcing metallic material is disposed along the upper and lower flange parts at positions away from the through hole. The beam reinforcing metallic material on the front surface of the web part (opposite side of a flange of the ring beam reinforcing metallic material). The beam reinforcing metallic material in a direction in which a counter-flange surface of the beam reinforcing metallic material faces the flange part. A contacting surface is in contact with web part and is fixed to the web part with a welded section. At this time, the welded section is formed up to the height to which an angle varying section is covered. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002927 | Reinforced Structural Column System - Improved structural column assemblies and related fabrication methods are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and fabrication of structural column assemblies having improved mechanical properties and/or improved resistance to multiple hazards (e.g., earthquakes, blasts, high temperatures, etc.). Disclosed herein is a structural column assembly having a uniquely designed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tube filled with concrete to be used as a structural column (e.g., in bridge and/or building construction). The exemplary composite or FRP tube can include layers of metallic and/or non-metallic fibers wound at improved/optimized angles. A multi-hazard resilient column system which can negate the need for additional concrete reinforcement or formwork at construction sites is provided. The novel tube is highly resistant to corrosive environments, and will facilitate accelerated bridge construction (ABC), while providing a solution for columns at risk from multiple hazards. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002928 | Masonry Reinforcement, Dispenser For Stripe-Type Masonry Reinforcement, Method to Reinforce a Masonry and Method to Produce a Reinforcement Stripe - The invention is related to a masonry reinforcement and to a dispenser therefore. The masonry reinforcement comprises a reinforcement strip that defines a strip plane and that is at least in one direction bendable. In the reinforcement strip multiple strip apertures are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the strip, each strip aperture comprising an aperture rim at the aperture rim or in the range of the aperture rim of some or all of the strip apertures rim serration members are arranged. The rim serration members are orientated inwardly. They can protrude out of the strip plane of the reinforcement strip in at least one direction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002929 | EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANES WITH EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE AS FLAME RETARDANT - A method of preparing an EPDM roofing membrane panel, the method comprising preparing a vulcanizable composition including expandable graphite by mixing an EPDM rubber and expandable graphite, forming a sheet from said vulcanizable composition, preparing a green membrane panel using said sheet, and curing said green membrane panel to form the EPDM roofing membrane panel, where said steps of preparing a vulcanizable composition, said step of forming a sheet, said step of preparing a green membrane, an said step of curing each include a peak temperature at which each of said steps respectively take place, and where the expandable graphite has an onset temperature above said peak temperature of each respective step. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002930 | PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION - The invention features protective coatings and systems for a substrate, particularly a roof, and methods for their application. In one aspect, the invention features a membrane which includes a support layer interposed between a first layer and a second layer. At least one and preferably both of the first and the second layers include a silicon component. At least the second layer has a resistance to water, oxidation, and ultraviolet degradation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002931 | Stair Modules Which Co Operate to Form a Temporary Stair Case - A stair assembly comprising at least two stair modules with each connected to an adjacent module; the stair assembly comprising a first module having first and second side abutments and spanning therebetween a stair tread. There is at least one other abutment surface associated with said first and second side abutments and which provides a bearing surface to receive and retain an adjacent stair module. The second module includes a stair tread which when disposed adjacent the first module is disposed in an us elevated position relative to the stair tread of the first module, wherein the first and second stair module are interconnected via an auxiliary module. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002932 | Method and A Device to Attach Building Trims - This disclosure relates to building materials, in particular to attachment of insulating board and trims on building surfaces. Various embodiments of attachment clips to attach the trims on their place without nails or screws through the trim are provided. This disclosure provides an economical, fast, easy, and esthetic method to attach building trims. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002933 | Floor Covering - A floor coving comprising: a vertical section that in use abuts a vertical structure; a horizontal section that in use abuts a floor extending from said vertical structure; and a concave surface extending between the vertical section and the horizontal section, said concave surface being adapted to support a pliable layer of flooring material in use, wherein an upper surface of said vertical section is declined towards said concave surface. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002934 | DECK FLASHING TRIM SYSTEM - An article of flashing for a deck includes a channel with a back leg, a first side leg, and a second side leg and further includes an attachment flange fixedly connected to the channel where the channel is adapted to receive decking. A deck flashing system includes a deck with a surface and at least one edge, decking forming the surface of the deck, and flashing extending along the at least one edge, the flashing having a channel adapted to receive the decking. A method of trimming a deck includes erecting deck framing, installing decking on the framing, and installing flashing on at least one edge or the entire perimeter of the deck. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002935 | Tile Cutting Tools and Method - A tool and method for marking dimensions for cutting a tile include a platform with a front wall defining an x axis, a side wall defining a y axis perpendicular to the x axis, and a front guideline defining an x′ axis parallel to the x axis. A finger attached to the platform is manually extendable to a retained protracted position. A conformable member is disposed at the distal end of the finger and is configured to conformably match the contour of an obstruction. The platform is configured for superposed alignment with an installed tile adjacent to an area with the obstruction, and also for alignment with a loose tile to be cut. The conformable member provides a guide for marking the surface of the loose tile to accommodate the obstruction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002936 | CANTILEVERED SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT PLATFORM FOR MODULAR SCAFFOLD - A supplementary support assembly for a modular scaffold system formed from a matrix of interconnecting scaffold bays. The assembly including a pair of spaced apart transoms ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002937 | WORKING DEVICE WITH STATIONARY MAST AND ROTARY HEAD - A working device has a base designed as a stationary support column, a motor-driven rotary head and a stack of arms made up of several mast arms which can be moved with respect to each other in pairs, using articulated or sliding joints, supporting a concrete transport line. The stack of arms is articulated on the rotary head about a horizontal rotational axis by a first mast arm. The working device also includes a control mechanism which can be actuated by a control element or a radio path and which is arranged in a control box, and a hydraulic assembly including an oil tank and a motor-driven hydraulic pump for controlling working groups for moving the rotary head and mast arm. A working platform fixed with respect to the frame is arranged in the region of the bearing block for emergency operations. In order to ensure that the components required for actuating the stack of arms are not in the way of the engine in the event of an emergency operation, the oil tank of the hydraulic assembly is arranged on the rotary head and includes a contour which is geometrically adapted to the rotary head, defining a window opening for the passage of a ballast boom which is detachably arranged on the rotary head. The oil tank also includes a holder for receiving the control cabinet which can pivot about at least 90° with respect to the window opening about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the rotary head. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002938 | Pre-Fabricated Module for Multi-Dwelling Housing Units - A pre-fabricated module for multi-dwelling housing units decreases the building time to of the multi-dwelling housing units such as apartment, hotels, and condominiums. The pre-fabricated module is an amenities module which is inserted into a housing unit within the multi-dwelling housing units. Through a plurality of quick-connect couplings and a quick-connect electrical coupling the amenities module accesses a water source, a sewage outlet, and an electrical source from the housing unit in order to provide functional amenities to a tenant. The amenities module includes a kitchen and a bathroom mounted within an enclosure allowing the tenant to cook and maintain hygiene. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002939 | ECO-ACOUSTIC THEATRE - An Eco-acoustic Theatre is a truncated-spherical architectural structure appropriate for listening three-dimensional reconstructions of authentic natural soundscapes and eco-acoustic compositions. It is comprised of: a support structure that holds an external soundproof covering and an internal sound absorbing paneling; terraces of cylindrical concentric steps with decreasing or increasing diameter going upwards, built on grating; an annular screen placed onto the internal surface as to surround the terraces; loudspeakers embedded inside the support structure which convey distinct sound signals towards the terraces to reconstruct three-dimensional soundfields of acoustic ecosystems of primary rainforests (recorded or in streaming); projectors fixed to the said support structure to cast towards the said screen a real-time spectrogram of the average sound signal emitted by the loudspeakers. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002940 | AXIAL FLOW PUMP HAVING A NON-CIRCULAR OUTLET CROSS-SECTION - The invention relates to a hydraulic pump ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002941 | HIGH EFFICIENCY, LOW-PRESSURE FILTRATION UNIT - A swimming pool water filtration unit includes: a plurality of shallow-bed sand filter modules that receive water from a swimming pool and discharge filtered water simultaneously via a pool water return conduit common to all modules. A valve arrangement associated with the filter modules: (i) selectively but simultaneously switching on and off of all filtered water flow from the trays, which takes place through the return conduit common to all trays, to the pool water return coupling of the tank; and (ii) enable backwash water flow into the individual filter trays in selectable order, preferably through the common return conduit, and opens a conduit for backwash water to pass to waste in a switching state where water flow to the pool water return coupling is blocked. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002942 | Pump Controller - A pump controller and methods for adjusting a pump speed or pump run time based on one or more pump control data. The pump control data may include forecasted weather information and non-weather information. The pump controller can be controlled remotely. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002943 | Reciprocating In-Floor Pool Cleaner Head With Cover Flange - A device for use in a swimming pool includes an insert and a piston having a nozzle. The piston is carried in the insert for reciprocal movement between a lowered position and a raised position in which the piston is in one of a plurality of indexed orientations and the nozzle is above the insert. The piston rotates to an adjacent indexed orientation in response to reciprocation of the piston between the raised and lowered positions in response to the cyclical application of water through the insert. A flange on the insert covers a collar mounted in the floor of the swimming pool so as to conceal the collar from observation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002944 | Water Tank - A cylindrical upstanding water tank is formed from a plurality of rows of corrugated curved panels bolted edge to edge with a liner extending over the cylindrical wall and support surface to contain the water within the tank. An access opening is formed in one panel of the cylindrical wall and includes a frame with a rectangular planar front flange and a rearwardly extending flange welded into the hole. Liner retention straps surround the hole to fasten an edge of the liner around the hole. An access cover plate is bolted to the front flange of the frame and carries a hoop strength plate which fastens to studs at the rear of the plane so that the plates are removable to allow service access to the interior of the tank. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002945 | BASE STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORT TOWER - In one embodiment, a base structure for a support tower may include a ring foundation pad, a transition piece disposed above the ring foundation pad, and a plurality of staves positioned around the transition piece. Each of the plurality of staves respectively includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of each stave is wider than the top portion of each stave. The bottom portion of each stave is located above the ring foundation pad and the top portion of each stave is respectively secured to the transition piece. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002946 | MODULAR DRILLING RIG SYSTEM - Modular transfigurable drilling rig system composed of multiple components, which system is transfigurable between a transport mode in which the components of the system are transportable and an operational mode in which the components are assembled to a drilling rig which is adapted to drill into a well centre in the ground. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002947 | MODULAR DRILLING RIG SYSTEM - Modular transfigurable drilling rig system composed of multiple components, which system is transfigurable between a transport mode in which the components of the system are transportable and an operational mode in which the components are assembled to a drilling rig which is adapted to drill into a well centre in the ground. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002948 | Electronic Memorial System - An electronic memorial system plays audio and visual information related to a deceased person in order to honor and remember the deceased person. The system includes a grave marker. A display assembly is coupled to the grave marker. The display assembly includes a screen for displaying visual information about a deceased person when the display assembly is activated. A processor is electrically coupled to the display assembly. A speaker is electrically coupled to the processor wherein the speaker emits audio information about the deceased person when the speaker is activated. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002949 | Collapsible Gazebo Frame with Single Activation Feature - A collapsible canopy frame includes a plurality of side and central supports and a plurality of telescopic legs. A single activation feature provides for the extension and retraction, and the locking and unlocking of the canopy frame. A fixed bracket and a sliding bracket located at the upper end of each telescopic leg provide the connection of the telescopic legs to the side and central supports and to each other. The single activation feature includes an upper and a lower hub and when they joined together facilitate the extension and locking of canopy frame; as the lower hub is disengaged from the upper hub, the gazebo frame becomes unlocked and capable of being retracted. Each telescopic leg includes a plurality of telescopic sections that extend and retract through a cable system or a tape-driven system connected to the sliding bracket and which links the telescopic sections to each other. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002950 | FENCE WITH ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A fence includes first elongated tubular members, each one of which is configured to extend vertically from ends of the first elongated tubular members positionable proximate to a support surface (e.g., the ground). The fence also includes second elongated tubular members extending between the first elongated tubular members, each of which is configured to extend parallel to the support surface. The fence further includes receivers defined by apertures formed in the first elongated tubular members, each of which extends outwardly from respective first elongated tubular members so that each one of the second elongated tubular members can be fixedly attached to corresponding ones of the first elongated tubular members. In some embodiments, one or more of the first elongated tubular members and/or the second elongated tubular members can have a circular cross-section. The second elongated tubular members can be fixedly attached the first elongated tubular members with and/or without welding. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002951 | Key Safe - A key safe ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002952 | ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY METAL MECHANICAL PASSWORD LOCK CYLINDER CAPABLE OF SETTING REPEATED PASSWORD KEYS - An environment friendly metal mechanical password lock cylinder capable of setting repeatedly password keys comprises password rebound leaves, a label panel, a fastener locking plate, a positioning plate, a fastener reset plate, an axis panel and a control plate. The label panel is fixedly connected with the positioning plate; the fastener locking plate is disposed between the label panel and the positioning plate; the fastener reset plate is slideably disposed on the positioning plate; the axis panel is matched and connected with the label panel; the control plate is slideably disposed on the axis panel; the password rebound leaf runs through the label panel and the positioning plate in sequence and corresponds to the control plate; the number of the password rebound leaves is set to be several; and at least one password rebound leaf in the plurality of password rebound leaves is provided with positioning blocks matched with the control plate. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002953 | ELECTRONIC TIME LOCK - An electrically operated lockset comprising a lock bolt; a lock housing; a mechanical lockset capable of being locked and unlocked by a lock actuator; a plurality of programmable buttons on the exterior of the lock housing to electrically control a lock actuator fitted within the lock housing to operate a locking element moveable from a locked position to an unlocked position; a timing mechanism countdown controlled by the programmable buttons; and display screen for a timing countdown. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002954 | MORTISE AND MULTIPOINT LATCHING ASSEMBLY - In one form, a multipoint locking assembly includes a first latch device, a second latch device, and a mortise assembly coupled to the first and second latch devices. The mortise assembly may comprise a first transmission coupled to the first latch device via a first flexible member, a second transmission coupled to the second latch device via a second flexible member, and an actuation assembly operable to actuate the first and second transmissions. At least one of the transmissions comprises a slack removal device operable to remove slack in the flexible member to which it is coupled, thereby ensuring proper transmission of pulling forces between the transmission and the latch device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002955 | GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY - A gate latch arranged to be mounted to either a gate or gate post and adapted to co-operate with a component mounted on the other of the gate or gate post to hold the gate closed, the gate latch comprising: a latch mechanism, and a housing containing at least a portion of the latch mechanism, the housing being configured to receive at least one latch accessory to modify the gate latch. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002956 | FURNITURE DRAWER LOCKING DEVICE - A device for securing closed a drawer of a dresser, cabinet or desk. The device includes a base that is secured to an interior surface of the frame, which cannot be accessed when the drawer is closed within the drawer opening of the frame, and an extending member. The extending member has a first end portion that attaches releasably to the base, and a second end that extends exteriorly through the drawer opening and between the drawer and the frame. The device is not built into or integral with the drawer or the frame of the dresser, cabinet or desk. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002957 | FILE CABINET DRAWER LOCKING DEVICE - A locking system for the file drawers of a standard file cabinet, and in particular a steel-constructed file cabinet. The system includes a locking device and a locking means, the locking device having an elongated bar that includes a locking end and an opposing attaching end. The attaching end can include a laterally-extending upturned wall at its forward end that hooks or clasps to an interior wall along the upper edge of the file drawer frame. The locking means is a ratcheting lock that releasably and ratchetingly engage teeth along an edge of the elongated bar. The attaching end can be adhesively or magnetically held in place as the locking end is extended through a slot opening between the file drawer and the drawer opening frame as the file drawer is closed, and the ratcheting lock secures the locking device and the closed drawer from opening. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002958 | WATER-DUST-PROOF CASE FOR LOCK - A water-dust-proof case for a lock includes a case with a bottom plate connected to the bottom thereof. The bottom plate has a through hole and a guide slot. The case having a slide slot which is located corresponding to the through hole and the guide slot. A slide is connected to the bottom plate and has a covering portion which is used to cover the through hole and the guide slot. The covering portion has an extension portion which is located corresponding to the guide slot. The extension portion has a neck which is slidable relative to the guide slot so as to move the covering portion to cover the through hole such that water and dust are prevented from entering the lock to case the core stocked. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002959 | PROACTIVE SAFETY METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS, AND SAFETY METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BLOCKING OPERATION OF LATCHES FOR OCCUPANT INGRESS AND EGRESS CLOSURE PANELS - A method for controlling a blocking component for a latch of a closure panel of a vehicle, the latch having latch components including a ratchet and pawl, the method comprising: determining whether an occupant is in the vehicle and whether a speed of the vehicle is above a first threshold; and blocking release of the latch by positioning the blocking component whenever the occupant is in the vehicle and the speed is above the first threshold, automatically without occupant intervention, into a blocking position adjacent to at least one of the latch components to restrict movement of the at least one of the latch components which movement would cause the latch to open, wherein the blocking position is adjacent either the ratchet or the pawl, and restricts movement of the ratchet or pawl, respectively. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002960 | BOWDEN CABLE - The invention relates to a Bowden cable, particularly for a motor vehicle lock with a locking mechanism, comprising a rotary latch and at least one pawl for locking said rotary latch in a main latching position and a pre-latching position, preferably with a closing aid for moving said rotary latch from the pre-latching position into the main latching position. The Bowden cable comprises a securing device designed such that said Bowden cable can be adjusted and fixed in place by means of a translational movement, or that this adjustment can be fixed by deformation of at least one deformation tab. This allows said Bowden cable to be mounted in a particularly simple manner. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002961 | DEADBOLT ASSEMBLY - An example system includes a deadbolt assembly including a housing, a traveler positioned in the housing, and a bolt including a ramp arm engaged with the traveler. The housing may include a first deadlocking component, and the traveler may include a second deadlocking component. The bolt is movable between a distal extended position and a proximal retracted position. When the bolt is pushed in the distal direction by an external force, the ramp arm urges the traveler in a lateral direction, and the first and second deadlocking components engage, deadlocking the bolt. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002962 | DRAWER LATCH ASSEMBLY AND TOOLBOX ASSEMBLY - A container | 2016-01-07 |
20160002963 | MULTI-POINT EXIT DEVICE - A center slide assembly for a multi-point exit device. Upper and lower spool assemblies may be displaced from first positions to second positions along an inner region of a center slide. The displacement of the spool assemblies may displace upper and lower pull cables so as to retract latch mechanisms from extended positions to retracted positions. A first latching pin may be displaced, along with the displacement of the upper spool assembly, along an abutment surface of a tilting link so as to pivotally displace the tilting link from an unlocked position to a locked position. Displacement of the lower spool assembly may displace a second latching pin to a position wherein the second latching pin may be received and retained within a jog of the tilting link when the tilting link is in the locked position, which may thereby retain the associated latch mechanism in the retracted position. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002964 | Pivotally Rotating Positioner for a Support Illuminating Multi-Task Device and the Support Illuminating Multi-Task Device - A pivotally rotating positioner for a support illuminating multi-task device which can be applied to conductively connect a light rotating arm to a body in a fashion of pivotal rotations at variable angles. However, upon pivotally rotating, it is possible to compress the electrically conductive spring to prevent serious abrasions in the snapping recesses and the snapping bumps on the rotating arm case and the base housing. Moreover, by means of the elastic coercion between the electrically conductive spring and the electrically conductive pivotal axis assembly, it is possible to allow the electrical energy coming from the body to be smoothly provided to the light rotating arm via the pivotal axis and also enable a free rotation of 360 degrees of the light rotating arm with respect to the body while maintaining the illumination effect. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002965 | SPRING LOADED ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A spring loaded actuator assembly includes a first member having a set of rails, a second member configured to translate axially relative to the first member and a third member configured for translational movement within the second tubular member. The second and third members each include a set of ramp-like teeth configured to engage one another when the third member is moved within the second member; and grooves configured to engage the rails of the first member and permit translational movement of the second and third members relative to the first member while preventing rotational movement of the second and third members. A coil spring is disposed between the first and second members wherein translational movement of the second member beyond a predetermined axial position causes the ramp-like teeth of the second member to extend beyond the rails, causing the second member to rotate and the ramp-like teeth to be retained by the rails of the first member, thereby maintaining the coil spring in a compressed condition while enabling the third member to be freely movable axially. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002966 | HORIZONTAL DOOR CLOSER STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a horizontal door closer structure, comprising an outer sleeve pipe and an inner pipe which can slide relatively, wherein an end of the outer sleeve pipe is provided with a buffer device, an adjustment component for adjusting total inlet and outlet air, and a buffer assembly are arranged on the buffer device; a spring is arranged in the inner pipe, one end of the spring is connected to the inner pipe, and the other end thereof is connected to the buffer device; and the front end of the outer sleeve pipe and an end of the inner pipe are provided with locating components which are mutually matched. In the door closer structure, the compression spring is arranged in the inner pipe, thereby saving the space of a door closer, and the adopted buffer device plays a buffering role by adjusting the total inlet and outlet air, and can control the speed of opening a door. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002967 | DOOR STOPPER AND ROD LOCKING MECHANISM - The present invention is related to a door stopper including a rod mechanism attached to a door, the rod mechanism being provided with a rod extending toward a floor; and a rod locking mechanism provided on the floor, the rod locking mechanism being configured to lock the door in an open state by locking the rod, wherein the rod locking mechanism includes a locking member that is moveable along a floor surface, the locking member being configured to lock a movement of the rod by engaging with the rod according to a motion of the door in an opening direction for a first time, and to allow a movement of the rod in a closing direction of the door by releasing the engagement with the rod according to a motion of the door in the opening direction for a second time. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002968 | WINDOW SASH COUNTERBALANCE WITH INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE SASHES - A window, with a hybrid sash counterbalance and assist mechanism, includes a frame having upper and lower sashes slidable within the frame. A sash coupling element extends between the upper and lower sashes. The hybrid sash counterbalance and assist mechanism is coupled with the sash coupling element. The window with the hybrid sash counterbalance and assist mechanism is operable in a sash counterbalance mode and in an independent sash movement mode. In the sash counterbalance mode, movement of the upper or lower sash causes converse movement of the lower or upper sash through the sash coupling element, and the movement of the upper or lower sash is assisted. In the independent sash movement mode, one of the upper and lower sashes is held static while the other of the lower or upper sashes is moved, and the moved sash is assisted. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002969 | WINDOW OPENING-CLOSING CONTROL SYSTEM AND WINDOW OPENING-CLOSING CONTROL APPARATUS - The invention improves detection accuracy of interposition at a vehicle window. An interposition detector determines that a window at a passenger's seat has interposition if motor current for opening and closing the window at the passenger's seat does not decrease to be less than a predetermined threshold but increases to be not less than a second threshold, or if the motor current does not decreases to be less than the predetermined threshold but increases at a predetermined or more increase rate. The interposition detector determines that the window at the passenger's seat does not have interposition if the motor current is less than the predetermine threshold. The invention is applicable to an automatic window system and the like. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002970 | WINDOW TREATMENT - A window covering is provided. The window covering may include a frame mountable within a window return. The frame includes up to four frame members. The four frame members include a first side member having a first light stop, a second side member having a second light stop, a top member having a top light stop, and a bottom member having a bottom light stop. The top member may be coupled between top ends of the first side member and the second side member and the bottom member may be coupled between bottom ends of the first side member and the second side member to form a rectilinear shaped frame. A window covering may be coupled within the frame, wherein the light stops reduce a light gap between the window covering and the frame. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002971 | METHOD FOR TREATING INSULATING GLASS UNITS CONTAINING A SUSPENDED FILM - A thermal treatment method for insulating glass units or IGUs having one or more suspended polymer films includes first curing a sealant at a first elevated temperature for a specified duration, then shrinking the suspended film at a second, higher, elevated temperature for a specified duration, and then cooling the IGUs back to ambient temperature. The various heating and cooling stages may be performed in a tunnel oven having different length sections at the desired temperatures, while the IGUs are conveyed from one section to the next. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002972 | SEALING APPARATUS FOR VACUUM WINDOW MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a sealing apparatus for vacuum window manufacturing equipment, the sealing apparatus being configured to cover a vacuum hole formed in at least one glass plate for a vacuum window with a cover. The sealing apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber including an internal space and configured to be evacuated for forming a vacuum therein; a cartridge installed in the internal space and accommodating a plurality of covers; a cartridge elevator installed on the vacuum chamber and configured to sequentially lift or lower the cartridge; a cover transfer device installed in the internal space and configured to transfer the covers one by one from the cartridge; a cover-rest head configured to receive a cover from the cover transfer device; and a head elevator configured to lift up the cover-rest head to the vacuum hole of the glass plate. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002973 | DEVICE COMPRISING PROTECTIVE NETTING, SUITABLE FOR USE AS A BARRIER FOR ANY TYPE OF OPENING LOCATED AT A HEIGHT - The invention relates to a device comprising protective netting suitable for use as a barrier for any type of opening located at a height. The device uses a set of specially designed aluminum sections that can be produced in series and are easy to handle, as well as comprising mobile anchoring elements that engage with guides provided on the section in order to mount the mesh-type safety net that can be used as a containment barrier, preferably for balconies, windows and staircase, which reduces the risk of falls by children and/or careless people, in a secure, cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing manner. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002974 | LED WINDOW BLINDS WITH WARM DIMMING CAPABILITY - A window blinds assembly includes a slat member, and a LED light strip coupled to the slat member. The light from the LED light strip projects through the slat member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002975 | Boat Security Gate and Barrier System - A security barrier system for controlling boat access to a protected area includes a barrier having an opening through it for boat passage. The barrier may be a fixed structure such as an earthen berm, or may be a floating barrier. A pair of spaced-apart support members, fixed in the waterbottom, are on either side of the opening. A gate is connected to one of the support members and spans the opening. A remotely operable latch means locks the gate closed, preventing passage. In one embodiment, a boat remotely unlocks the gate and pushes the gate open, then flex members return the gate to a closed and locked position. In another embodiment, particularly for locations with significant water level changes, the gate moves vertically on floats in response to water level, and a remotely operable system both unlocks/locks the gate and moves it between closed and open positions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002976 | Ladder Accessory - A ladder accessory device for insertion into an opening in a prior art ladder rung, wherein the ladder accessory device provides an elevated work environment that is out of the path of an individual ascending/descending the ladder. The accessory device is preferably comprised of a rung insert, a rung insert locking device, a support arm, a platform arm, and a platform arm locking device. The rung insert locking device permits the support arm to be rotated about the rung insert locking device, and the platform arm is likewise rotatable about the support arm. A wide arrange of accessories may also be removably attached to the platform to increase the overall usefulness of the device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002977 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GEOSTEERING - Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to generate geosignal responses. Geosignal responses may be generated that include a representation of a determination of variation between a XX coupling component and a YY coupling component from acquired signals. Such geosignals may be used to 5 address a blindspot problem suffered in conventional geosteering in a drilling condition where the logging tool is located at layered formations with symmetric resistivity profiles. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002978 | Steering System for Drill String - A technique facilitates directional drilling of boreholes. A steerable system has a plurality of actuator pistons slidably mounted in a mechanical structure. The mechanical structure comprises a radially inward portion containing ports to deliver a portion of drilling mud to the plurality of actuator pistons. The mechanical structure also has a radially outward portion positioned to define a main flow passage extending longitudinally through the steerable system between the radially inward portion and the radially outward portion of the mechanical structure. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002979 | DIGGING BIT - A digging bit includes a reaming portion whose diameter is larger than a rear end portion of a bit body, and which is formed in a front end portion of the bit body rotated around an axis, a digging tip which is arranged in a front end portion of the reaming portion, a debris groove which extends in a direction of an axis, and which is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the reaming portion, and a communication groove which communicates with the debris groove, and which is formed from the outer peripheral portion to a rear end portion of the reaming portion. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002980 | DRILL BIT WITH FIXED CUTTER ELEMENTS - A drill bit with fixed cutter elements with a hollow upper conical pin connector connectable to the lower module of a drill string, where the upper conical pin connector has a transition to an upper cylindrical module with a central channel for supplying bore fluid from the drill string, equipped with, a lower bore holding a cylindrical socket from the lower module, connecting the upper and lower modules of the drill bit, where the central channel continues down through the lower module and branches out into nozzle channels with nozzles ending in the recesses in between the wings with fixed PDC-cutters, wherein elastic shock-absorber elements are arranged in recesses in the cylindrical wall of the bore, in the upper cylindrical module, and the elastic shock-absorbers are assembled on the bolts extending into the cylindrical socket of the lower module. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002981 | A CUTTER ELEMENT FOR ROCK REMOVAL APPLICATIONS - A cutter element for rock removal comprises a free standing PCD body ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002982 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACTS, RELATED PRODUCTS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) and methods of manufacturing such PDCs in which an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table is infiltrated with a low viscosity cobalt-based alloy infiltrant. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002983 | DRILLING TOOL - The inner bit is provided with: a supply hole which is open at the distal end portion of the inner bit; and a discharge groove which is formed in an outer peripheral surface of the inner bit and extends in the direction of the axial line. The supply hole is provided with: a distal end blow hole which is open in a distal end surface of the distal end portion of the inner bit; and an outer peripheral blow hole which is open in an outer peripheral surface of the distal end portion of the inner bit. An outer peripheral groove via which the outer peripheral blow hole communicates with the discharge groove is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the inner bit. The outer peripheral groove is covered with the ring bit from the outside in a radial direction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002984 | A WIRELINE CONNECTOR INCLUDING AN ELECTROMAGNET AND A METAL - A wireline coupler that connects a first data wireline to a second data wireline comprises: a first housing that is attached to the first data wireline, wherein the first housing comprises an electromagnet; a second housing that is attached to the second data wireline, wherein the second housing comprises a metal; wherein the electromagnet forms a magnetic field when electrical data flows in the first wireline, and wherein the magnetic field attracts the metal of the second housing and causes the first housing to connect with the second housing, such that first data wireline is operationally connected with the second data wireline. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002985 | Impact Dampening Apparatus - An apparatus for dampening vibrations in a drill string has a tubular housing with an upper sub connected to a first end, having a threaded connection for engagement with the pipe or drillstring. A piston is positioned in the bore of the tubular housing and longitudinally movable in the bore; the dimensions of the piston and bore permit limited fluid flow around the piston. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002986 | Pipe Centralizer Having Low-Friction Coating - A centralizer for a tubular body in a wellbore is provided herein. The centralizer includes an elongated body having a bore there through. The bore is dimensioned to receive a tubular body. The elongated body has an inner surface and an outer surface. The centralizer has a first coating deposited on at least the inner surface. The centralizer also has a second coating deposited on at least the inner surface. The coatings are designed to provide a reduced coefficient of friction on the surface. A method of fabricating a centralizer is also provided herein. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002987 | Coiled Tubing Injector With Limited Slip Chains - A coiled tubing injector comprises a drive system for independently driving a plurality of chains independently but otherwise retarding relative motion between the driven chains when a chain begins to slip uncontrollably. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002988 | PORTABLE PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM - A portable pipe handling apparatus and method includes providing a support structure a providing a support structure adapted to support a pipe stand along a pipe stand building axis associated therewith, and inclining the pipe stand building axis so that an upper end of the axis is adjacent a top drive in a drilling rig mast and so that the pipe stand translation trajectory which is substantially co-axial with the pipe stand building axis intersects a hand-off window between the top drive and the pipe stand building axis. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002989 | DRILL ROD TALLYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus and method automatically tally drill string rods for use with a drilling machine. The machine comprises a rack and a rotary drive configured for longitudinal displacement between first and second longitudinal positions. A sensor system is configured to monitor the machine to detect a clamping force applied to rotationally immobilize the drill string and to detect a break-out torque generated by the rotary drive, detect a first longitudinal position of the rotary drive whereat the break-out torque is generated, and detect a second longitudinal position of the rotary drive whereat a make-up torque is generated by the rotary drive. A controller is configured to prevent release of the clamping force until the make-up torque is detected, and automatically enable release of the clamping force after the make-up torque is detected and, concordantly, to update a drill rod tally only when the first and second longitudinal positions are different. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002990 | DEVICE FOR CONVEYING AWAY DRILLINGS - The invention relates to an apparatus for removing drill cuttings loosened by a drilling tool ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160002991 | Interval Density Pressure Management Methods - A method for estimating equivalent top of fluid level or a theoretical surface annular back pressure in a subterranean wellbore includes acquiring first and second axially spaced pressure measurements in the wellbore. The pressure measurements may then be processed to compute the equivalent top of fluid level and/or theoretical surface annular back pressure of drilling fluid between the measurement locations. A tool string including a large number of axially spaced pressure sensors (e.g., four or more or even six or more) electronically coupled with a surface processor via wired drill pipe may be used to obtain a plurality of values corresponding to various wellbore intervals. The equivalent top of fluid level and/or theoretical surface annular back pressures may be used in automated managed pressure drilling operations. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002992 | Valve System for Distributing Actuating Fluid - A technique facilitates delivery of high pressure actuating fluid, e.g. drilling mud, to a plurality of actuators. The technique employs a valve system in which high pressure actuating fluid is delivered from inside a rotor to outer stator ports on a surrounding stator. The construction and arrangement of the rotor and stator reduces the inherent instability and susceptibility to sticking that can otherwise affect the operation of the valve. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002993 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly for use controlling flow of fluid into a drill pipe, the valve assembly having a valve body, a valve member and a valve seat, wherein a) the valve body has a main passage b) the valve member is movable between a closed position in which the valve member engages with a seat face of the valve seat to substantially prevent flow of fluid along the main passage, and an open position in which the valve member is spaced from the seat face, c) the valve seat is a separate part to the valve body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002994 | A METHOD FOR APPLYING PHYSICAL FIELDS OF AN APPARATUS IN THE HORIZONTAL END OF AN INCLINED WELL TO PRODUCTIVE HYDROCARBON BEDS - The invention relates to the field of oil and gas industry for stimulation of oil production. The method includes delivering and placing in a horizontal wellbore of a device equipped with electricity accumulating unit, a transmitting source having two electrodes, which are circuit closed by the operator's command with a calibrated metal wire, causing it to explode and form a high pressure targeted shockwave spread radially from given points of the horizontal wellbore in order to increase the permeability of a bottom hole zone of a working sections of the horizontal wellbore. The invention provides for the most effective and environmentally safe exploitation of inclined horizontal wells. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002995 | INFLATABLE SEAL WITH FABRIC EXPANSION RESTRICTION - A diverter flowline seal assembly for use in subsea drilling. The seal assembly includes a seal body having an inner diameter end and an outer diameter end formed of an inflatable elastomeric material having a first modulus. The inner diameter end of the seal body includes two diametrically opposed axially inward lip portions and two diametrically opposed axially outward base portions. Integrated with the inflatable elastomeric material at the base portions of the inner diameter end of the seal body is a material having a modulus that is higher than the modulus of the inflatable elastomeric material so as to prevent the radial expansion of the lip portions and the base portions of the inner diameter end of the seal body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002996 | Pressure Control Device with Remote Orientation Relative to a Rig - A method of maintaining a substantially fixed orientation of a pressure control device relative to a movable rig can include rotating a body of the pressure control device while the rig rotates. A method of remotely controlling an orientation of a pressure control device relative to a movable rig can include rotating a body of the pressure control device, and controlling the rotation of the body from a location on the rig remote from the body. A pressure control device for use in conjunction with a rig can include a body, a flange, an orientation device which changes a rotational orientation of the body relative to the flange, and an orientation control system which remotely controls the orientation device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002997 | ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP TREE CAP - Systems and methods providing a tree cap that allows power, signal, and/or hydraulic function connections to be established between an Electrical Submersible Pump and a vertical Christmas tree (VXT) control system are provided. The tree cap includes an Electrical Feed-through System (EFS) having an electro-hydraulic stinger configured to form a connection to an ESP hanger plug of the Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP). The tree cap is configured to lock onto the vertical Christmas tree (VXT) and provide a secondary seal barrier element to the environment. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002998 | Method of Supporting a Subterranean Conduit - A method and apparatus for consolidating a formation penetrated by a wellbore utilize radial stress. The radial stress is created by loading the wellbore, wellbore casing or production pipe with preferably round, dense bead like materials. The shape and density of the bead like material transfers the axial direction of stress created by the vertical height of the bead like materials to a radial direction. The radial stress can also be generated by inflating an inflatable device. The radially directed stress can compact the geologic formation. This can include compaction of loose sand which otherwise may enter the production flow of hydrocarbon. The bead like materials can also support the wellbore casing or production piping from point loading. This can include point loading created by the movement of salt or other subterranean formations. The bead like materials can include barite, hematite, iron oxide, ilmenite, metal, alloy and combinations thereof. | 2016-01-07 |
20160002999 | ISOLATION DEVICES CONTAINING A TRANSFORMING MATRIX AND A GALVANICALLY-COUPLED REINFORCEMENT AREA - A method of using a wellbore isolation device comprises: introducing the wellbore isolation device into the wellbore, wherein the isolation device comprises: (A) a matrix, wherein the matrix has a phase transition temperature less than or equal to the bottomhole temperature of the wellbore; and (B) at least one reinforcement area, wherein the reinforcement area: (i) comprises at least a first material, wherein the first material undergoes galvanic corrosion; and (ii) has a greater tensile strength and/or shear strength than the matrix. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003000 | Improved Isolation Barrier - An apparatus ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160003001 | SUBSEA VALVE - Subsea valve for control of fluid that can be contaminating and at elevated pressure and temperature, such as well or process fluids, the valve comprising an actuator unit and a valve part, the actuator unit can be operated in order to control the valve part, distinctive in that the actuator unit is magnetically coupled to the valve part and the coupling is through a barrier wall isolating the actuator unit from the valve part, and the actuator unit and a driving part of the magnetic coupling are arranged in a sealed actuator housing into which leakage of said contaminating fluid thereby has been eliminated. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003002 | INTERVENTIONLESS DOWNHOLE SCREEN AND METHOD OF ACTUATION - An interventionless downhole screen that is resistant to plugging during run-in-hole operations and a method for remotely actuating the screen. The screen includes a perforated sleeve that is slideably disposed coaxially with a perforated tubular member. When running, the sleeve is in a closed positioned with its openings offset from the apertures in the tubular member, thereby blocking flow through the screened openings, while a check valve through the tubular member allows fluid ingress. To actuate for production, the tubular member is pressurized, which moves a piston into ratcheting engagement with the sleeve. A subsequent depressurization allows the piston to return to its original position, carrying with it the sleeve to an open position where the sleeve and tubing perforations are aligned for allowing fluid flow into the tubular member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003003 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR USE IN COMPLETION OF A WELLBORE - A ported tubular is provided for use in casing a wellbore, to permit selective access to the adjacent formation during completion operations. A system and method for completing a wellbore using the ported tubular are also provided. Ports within the wellbore casing may be opened, isolated, or otherwise accessed to deliver treatment to the formation through the ports, using a tool assembly deployed on tubing or wireline. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003004 | PRESSURE EQUALIZATION FOR DUAL SEAT BALL VALVE - A ball valve comprising a housing comprising a fluid passage, a first seat surface, a second seat surface, and a ball rotatably movable within the housing between an open position allowing flow through the fluid passage of the housing and a closed position preventing flow through the fluid passage of the housing, wherein the ball contacts the first seat surface and the second seat surface to form one or more seals within the ball valve, wherein the ball comprises a fluid passage and a fluid path, wherein the fluid path fluidly connects a space between the first seat surface and the second seat surface with the fluid passage of the housing, with the fluid passage of the ball, or both, when the ball is in the open position. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003005 | TUBING PRESSURE OPERATED DOWNHOLE FLUID FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - A downhole flow control system utilizes a tubing pressure operated valve to selectively open and close fluid flow across the system. The tubing pressure operated valve includes a piston responsive to tubing pressure, and a valve element responsive to piston movement. The valve element can be moved rotationally, longitudinally, or both, in response to the piston movement. The valve is movable between a closed and at least one open position. The piston and valve elements can be releasably attachable, such as by a one-way ratchet. The valve element can be a rotating valve operable by a J-slot mechanism to rotate to multiple positions in response to movement of the piston element. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003006 | Tool for Unseizing and Lubricating Well Valves, and Method of Unseizing Said Valves - A tool for unseizing and/or lubricating a valve having a protruding valve stein on an exterior periphery. The tool possesses a hollow tubular member, having at one end thereof an open, hollow, cylindrical flexible member adapted to be placed over and contain therewithin a portion of the valve stem. A circumferential tightening member, encircling one end of the flexible member, is provided, to permit the flexible member to sealingly engage the valve stem about the outer periphery thereof when the flexible member is placed over the valve stem. The tool further possesses a fluid inlet port, situated along a length of the tubular member, in fluid communication with an interior of the tubular member, and a pressurized fluid inlet port likewise in fluid communication with the interior of the tool. A method for un-seizing and/or lubricating such valve, making use of the above tool, is further disclosed and claimed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING BATTERIES FOR USE IN A DOWNHOLE DRILLING APPLICATION - The present disclosure is directed at methods, systems, and techniques for managing batteries for use in a downhole drilling application. The system includes a power bus, pairs of battery terminals for connecting to batteries, switching circuitry that connects and disconnects the batteries to the power bus, data collection circuitry that obtains battery parameters obtained during system operation, and a controller that controls the switching circuitry and receives the battery parameters. A control line connects the controller to the switching circuitry and a data line connects the controller to the data collection circuitry, with the control and data lines being distinct such that control and data signals are not multiplexed with each other. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003008 | Reservoir Segment Evaluation for Well Planning - A method is presented for well planning. The method includes modeling one or more reservoir segments within a subsurface model. The reservoir segments, which are associated with target reservoirs, are evaluated prior to creating a well plan based on the reservoir segments to provide a fluid flow path from the reservoir targets to the well pad through the reservoir segments. The method enhances the well planning process through the use of these reservoir segments. | 2016-01-07 |