06th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130032292 | Method and Apparatus for Low-Bulk Toughened Fabrics for Low-Pressure Molding Processes - A method and apparatus for manufacturing. A fiber layer and a first porous bonding layer are formed to form a unidirectional lay-up of fibers. The unidirectional lay-up of fibers is heated under pressure to form a unidirectional composite tape. A first plurality of lengths of the unidirectional composite tape is laid down to build a first layer from the unidirectional composite tape. A second plurality of lengths of the unidirectional composite tape is laid down to build a second layer from the unidirectional composite tape on the first layer at a predetermined angle from the first layer. At least one of the first and second plurality of lengths of the unidirectional composite tape are slit while laying down the first and second plurality of lengths of the unidirectional composite tape. A composite fabric is formed from the first and second layer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032293 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INFLATING AND SEALING PACKING CUSHIONS WITH ROTARY SEALING MECHANISM - An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions has a drive mechanism for feeding a preconfigured film material to a sealing mechanism in a flattened state without wrinkles in the sealing region in which a longitudinal seal is formed. A feed mechanism includes a drive mechanism for advancing the film along a path, a first guide member which contacts a first surface of the film material in a first longitudinal region, and a second guide member which contacts the first surface of the film material in a second longitudinal region laterally offset from and parallel to the first longitudinal region. In some embodiments, the first and second guide members are adjacent belts. In other embodiments, the first and second guide members are stationary guide members or “skis.” The sealing mechanism may include a rotary sealing element and opposed backing element, such as a belt or a wheel. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032294 | UNIT FOR APPLYING GLUE ON LABELS AND CONVEYING SUCH LABELS - There is described a unit for applying glue on a plurality of labels to be cold-glued on respective containers and for conveying labels applied with glue, comprising: a roll covered of glue and operable to rotate about a first axis; a first carousel operable to rotate about a second axis and which comprises, in turn, a plurality of paddles adapted to cooperate with roll to be covered with glue and to take a relative label from a storage; a second carousel operable to rotate about a third axis and which comprises, in turn, a plurality of hooks adapted to receive respective labels covered with glue from respective paddles and to move respective labels with glue applied thereon along a first path; at least a first belt operatively connected to first carousel and to one between roll and second carousel. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032295 | HINGED TUBULAR HEATER FOR SIDE SEALING MACHINE - A tubular heating element which is resistant to damage caused by foreign material is disclosed. The tubular heating element is pivotably attached to the side sealing machine at its leading (upstream) edge. The trailing (downstream) edge of the tubular heating element is moved by means of a compressible force, such as an air cylinder. In this way, the air in the cylinder pushes the tubular heating element downward into the plane of the film. However, a foreign object located on the film can overcome the force of the air cylinder, thereby lifting the tubular heating element out of the path of the film. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032296 | CLEANING COMPOSITION FOR TEMPORARY WAFER BONDING MATERIALS - A cleaning composition for removing temporary wafer bonding material is provided. The cleaning composition comprises an alkylarylsulfonic acid and an aliphatic alcohol dispersed or dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent system. Methods of separating bonded substrates and cleaning debonded substrates using the cleaning composition are also provided. The invention is particularly useful for temporary bonding materials and adhesives. The methods generally comprise contacting the bonding material with the cleaning solution for time periods sufficient to dissolve the desired amount of bonding material for separation and/or cleaning of the substrates. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING LAMINATIONS - Parts stuck together in a stack are separated by placing the parts in a vibratory apparatus and vibrating the stack of parts with a vibratory head of the vibratory apparatus to separate them and also constrain the parts with the vibratory head as the parts are vibrated. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032298 | AUTOMATED METHOD FOR WASTE DEHYDRATION RATE ASSESSMENT THROUGH CONDENSATE MONITORING - A system and method for providing operational control to a dehydration unit involves monitoring a rate of liquid extraction from material in the unit. The volumetric flow rate of condensate from air extracted from the dehydrating unit may be monitored and used to control operation of the dehydrating unit, particularly termination of the heating process of the dehydrating unit. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032299 | Spring metal supported interior sunshield - A Spring Metal Supported Sunshield is designed to go on the interior of the front windshield of a vehicle. It is made of two layers, the outside layer being the reflective insulating material layer with a series of spring metal in a ribbed position between the second layer of Vinyl. The spring metal ads strength to the invention and still retains its ability to be folded over to make fit into position. This will fix the problem of having a sunshield fall in the window while being used in a parked vehicle. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032300 | Window Shade Having a Resistance Balancing Mechanism - A window shade comprises first and second rails, and a shading structure and a suspension cord connected between the first and second rails. The second rail includes a resistance balancing unit and a cord winding unit to which the suspension cord respectively connects. The resistance balancing unit comprises a housing having an abuttal surface, a pulley pivotally connected with the housing, and a torsion spring. The pulley has a winding portion around which the suspension cord is wrapped, and a shaft portion extending coaxial to the winding portion from a side thereof. The torsion spring is tightly mounted around the shaft portion and has at least one end. The pulley when rotating in one direction drives the end of the torsion spring to push against the abuttal surface of the housing, whereby the torsion spring loosens to allow rotation of the pulley relative to the torsion spring. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032301 | CURTAIN FABRIC MATERIAL - An efficient light-blocking curtain fabric material includes two fabric layers, an intermediate film sandwiched between the fabric layers; and at least one non-light transmissive layer formed on at least one surface of the intermediate film. Preferably, the non-light transmissive layer is formed on the intermediate film by electroplating. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032302 | Creping Methods Using pH-Modified Creping Adhesive Compositions - A method for manufacturing a creped fiber web is provided and includes providing a rotating cylindrical dryer surface, providing a creping adhesive composition or coating package having a pH boosted at least 0.5 pH units relative to its original base formulation pH in the range of from about 4.5 to about 9, for chemically setting a crosslinkable polymer component at least in part before applying the creping adhesive composition to the rotating cylindrical dryer surface to provide an adhesive dryer surface on which a fiber web can be transferred, dried, and creped. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032303 | WIND TURBINE COMPONENT HAVING A LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE - A wind turbine component having a lightweight structure is provided and includes a metallic matrix defining a cavity, metallic foam enclosed within the cavity and a solidification metallurgical bond formed at an entire interface between the metallic matrix and the metallic foam. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032304 | POUR LADLE FOR MOLTEN METAL - A method of forming a casting using a casting apparatus is disclosed, the method including the steps of lowering a ladle having a hollow interior into a source of molten material and an aperture facilitating flow into the hollow interior, filling the interior of the ladle with the molten material through the aperture, introducing an inert gas into a portion of a nozzle, removing the ladle from the source of molten material, causing the nozzle to contact a casting mold, and pressurizing the hollow interior with an inert gas to cause the molten material to flow into the casting mold. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032305 | HOMOGENIZATION AND HEAT-TREATMENT OF CAST METALS - A method of casting a metal ingot with a microstructure that facilitates further working, such as hot and cold rolling. The metal is cast in a direct chill casting mold, or the equivalent, that directs a spray of coolant liquid onto the outer surface of the ingot to achieve rapid cooling. The coolant is removed from the surface at a location where the emerging embryonic ingot is still not completely solid, such that the latent heat of solidification and the sensible heat of the molten core raises the temperature of the adjacent solid shell to a convergence temperature that is above a transition temperature for in-situ homogenization of the metal. A further conventional homogenization step is then not required. The invention also relates to the heat-treatment of such ingots prior to hot working. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL CASTING - A system and method for directionally casting an elongated device are provided. The method includes orienting a mold within a furnace such that a first portion of the mold points downward. The first portion of the mold defines a space within the mold used to form a first end of the device. The first end of the device, when formed, has a greater mass than a second end of the device. The method also includes filling the mold with molten metal and lowering the mold out of the furnace into a liquid metal bath to immerse the first portion of the mold in the liquid metal bath. The method includes concurrently lowering the mold and the liquid metal bath to cool the molten metal. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032307 | THERMA-ZONE VEHICLE SYSTEM - A temperature adjustment system for a vehicle including a closed network of interconnected fluid pathways disposed in at least one of a headliner, a door, and an instrument panel of the vehicle. A fluid is disposed in the closed network. A fluid pump pushes the fluid through the closed network. The closed network is not open to an interior cabin of the vehicle and thermodynamically influences a cabin temperature of the vehicle. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032308 | IN-LINE DUCT SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of heating or cooling a room of a building includes providing supplemental warmer or cooler air to the room with an inline duct supplemental heating and cooling device mounted along an air duct that supplies the room with air from a main furnace or cooling unit associated with the building. A thermostat is used to set a desired temperature for the room, and a controller of the supplemental heating and cooling device is in communication with the thermostat, and activates an electric heater and/or fan as appropriate to warm or cool the room as needed. When the device is used to cool the room, the fan may be operated to draw cooled air through the duct from the main cooling unit and/or from other areas in the building that are linked via ductwork. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032309 | HEAT SINK WITH PROTECTIVE OUTER BUCKLING PLATE - An exemplary heat sink includes a fin group, and a buckling plate. The fin group includes a plurality of first fins, and a second fin coupled to the first fin located at the outmost side. The second fin includes a first body and a first flange bending from a side of the first body. The first flange defines a first buckling hole therein and forms a tab in the vicinity of the first buckling hole. The buckling plate includes a second body and a second flange bending from a side of the second body. The second flange of the buckling plate faces and abuts against the first flange of the second fin. The tab of the second fin extends through the buckling plate to buckle the second fin with the buckling plate together. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032310 | TRANSPORTABLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE - A transportable environmentally controlled equipment enclosure (TECEE), or other equipment enclosure of the type containing racks of heat-generating equipment, may include a pump-less heat pipe cooling system to carry heat away from the equipment, an improved equipment rack system that includes a suspended base supported by rails with multiple latching and/or locking positions, and various improvements related to power distribution, equipment access, internal and external communications, and safety. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032311 | System for Using Active and Passive Cooling for High Power Thermal Management - A cooling system is disclosed that includes a substrate having a metallic face, at least one microporous wick formation in thermal communication with the metallic face, and a liquid delivery head positioned in complementary opposition to the metallic face, the liquid delivery head having at least one nozzle for directing a liquid towards the metallic face. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032312 | VAPOR CHAMBER CAPILLARY FORMATION METHOD AND STRUCTURE THEREOF - A vapor chamber capillary formation method includes providing a base plate and a corresponding cover plate; forming a plurality of support protrusions on the base plate or any internal wall of the cover plate directly; coating a capillary structure onto a surface of the support protrusions, an internal wall of the base plate, and an internal wall of the cover plate; stacking and sealing the base plate and the cover plate with one another to form a cavity; and filling a working fluid into the cavity, and vacuuming and sealing the cavity. In addition, a vapor chamber capillary structure is further disclosed, and the structure can be formed on an internal wall of a casing of the vapor chamber directly, and the support strength and the yield rate of the vapor chamber can be enhanced. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032313 | HEAT-DISSIPATION UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A heat-dissipation unit includes a base, at least one heat pipe, and a locating structure. The base has a first face, on which at least one channel is provided. A coupling section is formed on the first face at joints between the at least one channel and the first face. The heat pipe is set in the channel, and the locating structure is correspondingly fitted in the coupling section. In a method of manufacturing the heat-dissipation unit, the locating structure is molded between the at least one heat pipe and the base through a mechanical process, so that the at least one heat pipe is firmly held to the base in a highly efficient assembling manner with largely reduced time and labor to thereby enable reduced manufacturing cost. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032314 | Energy conversion device, in particular for underwater compression and pumping station, with improved cooling means - The energy conversion device ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032315 | REFRIGERANT DRYER SUCH AS A COMPRESSED AIR REFRIGERANT DRYER, AND HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A REFRIGERANT DRYER SUCH AS A COMPRESSED AIR REFRIGERANT DRYER - The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a refrigerant dryer such as a compressed air refrigerant dryer comprising at least one first inflow surface element, past which a fluid to be dried such as compressed air can flow during operation of the heat exchanger, and comprising at least one second inflow surface element, past which a refrigerant fluid can flow as required during operation of the heat exchanger, wherein the first and second inflow surface elements are or can be coupled at least in some areas to at least one cold store chamber that is provided for filling with a cold accumulator medium, and wherein the first and/or second inflow surface element(s) (is) are connected to at least one heat transfer element which extends into the cold store chamber, e.g. penetrates the cold store chamber. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032316 | Liquid-Impregnated Surfaces, Methods of Making, and Devices Incorporating the Same - The invention is directed to an article with a liquid-impregnated surface, the surface having a matrix of features thereupon, spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, and preferable also a thin film thereupon. The surface provides the article with advantageous non-wetting properties. Compared to previous non-wetting surfaces, which include a gas (e.g., air) entrained within surface textures, these liquid-impregnated surfaces are resistant to impalement and frost formation, and are therefore more robust. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032317 | Heat Exchanger and Method for Assembling Heat Exchanger - Assembly of a header tank | 2013-02-07 |
20130032318 | COUNTER CURRENT HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE - Heat exchange apparatus comprises a plurality of thermally conductive, moisture impervious sheets. Each sheet comprises a plurality of corrugations. The plurality of sheets are disposed in a stack such that each alternate sheet has its corrugations affixed to and disposed at an angle to the corrugations of an adjacent sheet to provide a plurality of separate flow pathways. The plurality of separate flow pathways comprises first predetermined pathways and second predetermined pathways. The stack of sheets have first end portions disposed to provide a first inlets and a first outlets for the first predetermined pathways and second end portions to provide second inlets and second outlets for the second predetermined pathways. The corrugations forming the second predetermined pathways comprise a wettable surface. The first predetermined pathways are adapted for a first fluid flow and the second predetermined pathways are adapted for a countercurrent second fluid flow. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032319 | SIDE ENTRY FITTING - A heat exchanger system containing a heat exchanger coupled to a fitting. The fitting contains a tube having a heat exchanger attachment end and an opposing end. The fitting further having a sleeve, having a sleeve body connecting a first end of the sleeve to an overlapping end. The first end of the sleeve being coupled to an outer surface of the tube and the sleeve body and the second end of the sleeve being spaced from the outer surface of the tube defining a space for receiving a conduit and adapted for coupling the fitting to the conduit. Also described is a fitting that can be attached to a conduit. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032320 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A plurality of heat-exchange tubes | 2013-02-07 |
20130032321 | MULTIPLE HELICAL VORTEX BAFFLE - A baffle includes a body member having a first surface, a second opposed surface, and an outer peripheral edge. An aperture may be formed through the body member to define an inner peripheral edge. The inner peripheral edge is distorted to be non-planar. An apparatus includes a first conduit having a first end, a second end, and a first channel extending therebetween. At least one baffle is disposed in the first channel and includes a body member having a first surface, a second opposed surface, and an outer peripheral edge. At least one aperture may be formed through the body member to define an inner peripheral edge. The inner peripheral edge is distorted to be non-planar. A second conduit may be disposed inside the first conduit and extend through the aperture in the baffle. The apparatus may be an ultraviolet light reactor, a heat exchanger, or a static mixer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032322 | EXTERNAL CELLULAR HEAT SINK STRUCTURE - An external cellular heat sink structure includes a base and a heat dissipating body integrally formed on the base. The heat dissipating body includes a plurality of hollow cellular units, wherein the neighboring cellular units are connected together, and each cellular unit has at least two openings for communicating the connected cellular units with each other. Thus, the cellular unit can provide the larger dissipation area, and each opening can let the gas pass and disperse the gas so that the time and possibility for the gas to contact the heat dissipating surface are lengthened and increased, respectively, and the heat dissipation efficiency is increased. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032323 | HEAT SINK STRUCTURE - A heat sink structure includes a base and heat dissipating fins, which are arranged into at least two heat dissipating groups and integrally formed with the base. Lines connecting apexes of the heat dissipating fins in the heat dissipating group form a convex arc shape. In addition, The heat dissipating fins of the neighboring heat dissipating groups are arranged in the same pattern, or are arranged at different levels and in a gradually rising or gradually falling manner. Thus, the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink structure is enhanced. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032324 | THERMAL SOLUTION WITH SPRING-LOADED INTERFACE - Thermal solution systems including a heat sink and a spreader plate mounted to the heat sink via one or more springs. Thermal gap filler provides a thermal interface between the heat sink and the spreader plate. The one or more springs provide contact force between the heat spreader plate and a component to be cooled, while accommodating dimensional variation, such as manufacturing tolerance or assembly tolerance related variation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032325 | THERMOSTATIC CONTROL LED THERMAL MODULE - A thermostatic control LED thermal module includes at least one fan, a heat dissipation unit, a sensing unit and a controller. One side of the heat dissipation unit is mated with the fan, while the other side of the heat dissipation unit is attached to an LED unit. The sensing unit is electrically connected to the LED unit for detecting the temperature of the LED unit and generating a sensing signal. The controller is electrically connected to the fan and the sensing unit. According to the received sensing signal, the controller operates and processes to generate a control signal to control rotational speed of the fan so as to achieve an excellent heat dissipation effect. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032326 | ISOLATED SHEARING MECHANISM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A shearing mechanism in which a male component mates into a female component, the male component having a first groove extending around the male component and the female component having a second groove extending around the female component, the first groove and the second groove cooperating when the male component is inserted into the female component to define an annular recess. A shearing component is provided within the annular recess, the shearing component having a shear load that is controlled by the material and size of the shearing component. An opening is provided within one or both of the male component and female component, the opening being aligned with the annular recess. Stress relief is provided. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032327 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING MULTIPLE BALLS IN A WELL - A ball launcher for dispatching balls into a wellbore that includes a manifold for selective attachment to a wellhead assembly and a magazine mounted on the manifold in which the balls are stored for distribution to the manifold. Chambers are provided in a cylinder in the magazine, so that by rotating the cylinder the chambers register with a bore in the manifold, through which the balls are delivered to the wellbore. Flowing a flushing fluid into the bore in the manifold urges the balls downward. An auxiliary line through the manifold provides a conduit for the flushing fluid into the bore. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032328 | HORIZONTAL FRACTURING TREE - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a horizontal fracturing tree. The horizontal fracturing tree includes a first hydraulic fracturing bore configured to flow a first fluid, wherein the first hydraulic fracturing bore extends along a first horizontal axis, and the first horizontal axis is generally perpendicular to a vertical axis of a wellhead. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032329 | DOWNHOLE FILTER TOOL - Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032330 | Snap Mount Annular Debris Barrier - A debris barrier snap fits to a tubular groove of one of the tubulars that define the annular gap in which the barrier is to be mounted. It is loosely mounted so that it can center itself in the annulus as the relatively moving members go out of a concentric arrangement. The continuous carbon fiber material used for the debris barrier has lubricious qualities to act as a bushing when the annulus shape changes due to movement of the tubulars out of a concentric relationship. An outer or inner groove on the barrier acts to trap and retain small particles that manage to advance between the barrier and the outer tubular. The snap fit is accomplished with flexible spaced apart fingers with grip surfaces to engage a groove on one of the tubulars. The barrier has low expansion under thermal loads to retain the clearance that acts to stop the entrance of debris. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032331 | Reorienting Annular Debris Barrier - A debris barrier snap fits to a tubular groove of one of the tubulars that define the annular gap in which the barrier is to be mounted. It is loosely mounted so that it can center itself in the annulus as the relatively moving members go out of a concentric arrangement. The continuous carbon fiber material used for the debris barrier has lubricious qualities to act as a bushing when the annulus shape changes due to movement of the tubulars out of a concentric relationship. An outer or inner groove on the barrier acts to trap and retain small particles that manage to advance between the barrier and the outer tubular. The snap fit is accomplished with flexible spaced apart fingers with grip surfaces to engage a groove on one of the tubulars. The barrier has low expansion under thermal loads to retain the clearance that acts to stop the entrance of debris. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032332 | Annular Gap Debris Barrier - A debris barrier snap fits to a tubular groove of one of the tubulars that define the annular gap in which the barrier is to be mounted. It is loosely mounted so that it can center itself in the annulus as the relatively moving members go out of a concentric arrangement. The continuous carbon fiber material used for the debris barrier has lubricious qualities to act as a bushing when the annulus shape changes due to movement of the tubulars out of a concentric relationship. An outer or inner groove on the barrier acts to trap and retain small particles that manage to advance between the barrier and the outer tubular. The snap fit is accomplished with flexible spaced apart fingers with grip surfaces to engage a groove on one of the tubulars. The barrier has low expansion under thermal loads to retain the clearance that acts to stop the entrance of debris. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032333 | METHODS FOR MONITORING BACTERIA USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. Specifically, bacteria can be monitored in fluids using opticoanalytical devices. The methods can comprise exposing water to a bactericidal treatment, and after exposing the water to the bactericidal treatment, monitoring live bacteria in the water using an opticoanalyfical device that is in optical communication with the water. Optionally, the water can be introduced into a subterranean formation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032334 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE FORMATION AND TRANSPORT OF A TREATMENT FLUID USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing at least one source material; combining the at least one source material with a base fluid to form a treatment fluid; and monitoring a characteristic of the treatment fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with a flow pathway for transporting the treatment fluid. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032335 | System and Method for Quantifying Stimulated Rock Quality in a Wellbore - A method determines the performance index of subterranean rock. In one embodiment, a performance index method determines a performance index for subterranean rock of an area. The area includes a well. The method includes determining a time period during producing the well. The method also includes determining the performance index from data of the time period from the equation PI=(q/dd)*(cum./GPI). The term PI is the performance index, and the term q is the average daily rate of the well for the time period. The term dd is the average drawdown per day of the well for the time period, and the term cum. is the cumulative production of the well for the time period. The term GPI is the gross perforated interval of the well for the time period. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032336 | ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WELL PAIRS IN OIL SANDS BY DILATION WITH STEAM OR WATER CIRCULATION AT ELEVATED PRESSURES - A method of establishing fluid communication between a well pair in an oil-sand reservoir is provided, where dilatable oil sands in the reservoir form a barrier to fluid communication between the well pair. Steam or water is circulated within at least one well to apply a steam or water pressure to a region of the oil sands adjacent to the well. The steam or water pressure is increased to a dilation pressure sufficient to dilate the oil sands in the region. While circulating steam or water within the well at a substantially steady state, the steam or water pressure is maintained at a level sufficient to enlarge the dilated region, until detection of a signal indicative of fluid communication between the well pair. The rates of steam or water injection and production may be monitored and adjusted, and the steam or water pressure may be controlled by adjusting the rate of steam or water injection or production to vary a bottom-hole pressure in the well. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032337 | EXPLOSIVE PELLET - An explosive pellet for characterizing a fracture in a subterranean formation is provided. The pellet can include a casing having a detonation material and an explosive material disposed within the casing. The pellet can also include a nonexplosive material moveably disposed within the casing. Movement of the nonexplosive material can generate a predetermined amount of energy in the form of friction-generated heat sufficient to detonate the explosive material. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032338 | Methods for Fluid Monitoring in a Subterranean Formation Using One or More Integrated Computational Elements - Methods for fluid monitoring within a subterranean formation can comprise: introducing a first fluid into a subterranean formation; and monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032339 | Methods for Fluid Monitoring in a Subterranean Formation Using One or More Integrated Computational Elements - Methods for fluid monitoring in a subterranean formation can comprise: providing a diverting fluid comprising a diverting agent; introducing the diverting fluid into a subterranean formation comprising one or more subterranean zones; and monitoring a disposition of the diverting fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032340 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE FORMATION AND TRANSPORT OF AN ACIDIZING FLUID USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing at least one acid; combining the at least one acid with a base fluid to form an acidizing fluid; and monitoring a characteristic of the acidizing fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with a flow pathway for transporting the acidizing fluid. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032341 | Down-Hole Gas Separator - A gas separator for separating gas from a fluid in a production stream in a producing hydrocarbon well is described. The gas separator includes a central tube sized to fit into a well casing of the producing hydrocarbon well and having an input at its lower end for receiving the production stream and perforations at its upper end to allow the production stream to flow into the space between the central tube and the well casing. A suction tube is located inside the central tube, the suction tube is operable to draw fluid from the space between the central tube and the well casing and to deliver the fluid to an artificial lift mechanism. A baffle assembly in the gas separator is comprised of a series of baffles, each baffle extending between an inner wall of the central tube and an outer wall of the suction tube for a portion of the available space between the inner wall of the central tube and the outer wall of the suction tube, each baffle offset from the other baffles in the baffle assembly, wherein the baffle assembly is operable to continually redirect the fluid and gas as it travels through the central tube. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032342 | Cascading Liquid Air Removal Filter System and Method - A cascading liquid air removal filter system is disclosed. Said system comprising a filter system having a bristles element. Said bristle element comprises a plurality of bristles each having a first end and a second end. Said bristles element comprises a plurality of fluid passages between said bristles. Said filter system is attached to a column of a well having one or more sections, between said column and a casing of said well. Said filter system comprises a filter outside diameter. Said casing comprises a casing internal diameter. Said filter outside diameter is equal to or larger than said casing internal diameter. Said fluid passages comprise a plurality of non-linear paths through said bristles element for a liquid passing through said filter system. Said filter system provides only said non-linear paths for said liquid to travel from a first end to a second end of said filter system. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032343 | PERMEABLE MATERIAL COMPACTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A permeable material compacting method includes, positioning a portion of at least one elongated member within the interior of a tubular, moving a portion of the at least one elongated member through the interior of the tubular, moving a permeable material through the interior of the tubular with the portion of the at least one elongated member, and radially compacting the permeable material as the permeable material passes through the interior of the tubular. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032344 | METHODS FOR MONITORING FLUIDS WITHIN OR PRODUCED FROM A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and at least one additional component; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; allowing the treatment fluid to perform a treatment operation in the subterranean formation; and monitoring a characteristic of the treatment fluid or a formation fluid using at least a first opticoanalytical device within the subterranean formation, during a flow back of the treatment fluid produced from the subterranean formation, or both. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032345 | METHODS FOR MONITORING FLUIDS WITHIN OR PRODUCED FROM A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION DURING ACIDIZING OPERATIONS USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES - In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing an acidizing fluid comprising a base fluid and at least one acid; introducing the acidizing fluid into a subterranean formation; allowing the acidizing fluid to perform an acidizing operation in the subterranean formation; and monitoring a characteristic of the acidizing fluid or a formation fluid using at least a first opticoanalytical device within the subterranean formation, during a flow back of the acidizing fluid produced from the subterranean formation, or both. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032346 | METHOD OF FRACTURING USING ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PROPPANT SUSPENSIONS AND GASEOUS STREAMS - In a method of hydraulically fracturing a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation, a proppant stage is introduced into the fracture which contains a gaseous fluid and an ultra lightweight proppant suspended in a viscosified aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the proppant stage contains at least about 90 volume percent of the combination of gaseous fluid and aqueous fluid. A pad fluid may first be introduced into the formation, the pad fluid containing a gaseous fluid and, optionally, an aqueous fluid. The gaseous fluid of the pad fluid mixture typically contains at least 70 volume percent of the mixture. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032347 | Method for Generating Discrete Fracture Initiation Sites and Propagating Dominant Planar Fractures Therefrom - A method for performing a downhole perforating and fracturing operation from a wellbore ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032348 | FISHING TOOL FOR DRILL PIPE - A fishing tool is provided to enable retrieval of fish from a mineral extraction system. The fishing tool includes a frustoconical member, an outer tubular member, and an inner tubular member. The inner tubular member includes a plurality of receptacles configured to receive a plurality of jaws. Each of the jaws may include teeth on an inward facing surface of the jaw. The outer tubular member may be hydraulically actuated to cause the jaws to move radially inward and engage the fish, enabling removal of the tool and the fish. Systems and methods that include the fishing tool are also provided. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032349 | Method Of Fracturing Multiple Zones Within A Well Using Propellant Pre-Fracturing - A method of fracturing multiple zones within a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation is carried out by forming flow-through passages in two or more zones within the wellbore that are spaced apart from each other along the wellbore. The flow-through passages are arranged into clusters, where the directions of all flow-through passages, which belong to the same cluster, are aligned within a single plane (cluster plane). At least one cluster of flow-through passages is formed in each zone. The clusters within each zone have characteristics different from those of other zones provided by orienting the cluster planes at different angles relative to principal in-situ stresses and by placing them into different locations along the wellbore in each of the two or more zones. A propellant pre-fracturing treatment is then performed in the two or more zones to create initial fractures (pre-fractures) in each of the two or more zones. The fracturing fluid in the fracturing treatment is provided at a pressure that is above the pre-fracture propagation pressure of one of the two or more zones to facilitate fracturing of said one of the two or more zones. The pressure of the fracturing fluid is below the pre-fracture propagation pressure of any other non-treated zones of the two or more zones. The isolating of the treated zone is then performed. The fracturing process is then repeated for at least one or more non-treated zones of the two or more zones. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032350 | Method Of Fracturing Multiple Zones Within A Well - A method of fracturing multiple zones within a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation is carried out by forming flow-through passages in two or more zones within the wellbore that are spaced apart from each other along the length of a portion of the wellbore. The flow-through passages within each zone have different characteristics provided by orienting the flow-through passages in directions in each of the two or more zones relative to a selected direction to provide differences in fracture initiation pressures within each of the two or more zones. A fracturing fluid is introduced into the wellbore in a fracturing treatment. The fracturing fluid in the fracturing treatment is provided at a pressure that is above the fracture initiation pressure of one of the two or more zones to facilitate fracturing of said one of two or more zones while remaining below the fracture initiation pressure of any other non-fractured zones of the two or more zones. The process is repeated for at least one or more non-fractured zones of the two or more zones. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032351 | RELEASABLE CONNECTIONS FOR SUBSEA FLEXIBLE JOINTS AND SERVICE LINES - A method for shutting in a subsea wellbore is described, comprising disconnecting a flexible joint from the lower marine riser package subsea after a subsea blowout. The flexible joint is releasably connected to the lower marine riser package with a first connection comprising a connector with a receptacle and a hub seated in the receptacle. The method further comprises positioning a containment cap subsea proximate to the lower marine riser package. In addition, the method comprises connecting the containment cap to the lower marine riser package. The containment cap is releasably connected to the lower marine riser package with a second connection comprising a connector with a receptacle and a hub seated in the receptacle. Furthermore, the method comprises substantially shutting in the wellbore with the containment cap. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032352 | Down-Hole Sand and Solids Separator Utilized in Producing Hydrocarbons - A new method separating sand, solids, and produced particulates down-hole in a well producing hydrocarbons. The separation assembly can include ether one, two, or more segments or stages of varying lengths depending upon the individual application. The assembly is installed into the tubing string or delivery conduit of a well producing hydrocarbons. One stage can consist of a velocity chamber whereby separation of particulates occurs by increasing the downward velocity of particulates and reducing the upward velocity of hydrocarbons thereby allowing the particulates to “fall-out” into a lower chamber where the particulates are captured. Another stage can consist of a filter whereby particulates are captured in a chamber that can consist of filtering materials such as gravel, rock, sand, wood, or manmade materials. Each of the stages can be employed individually or in combination. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032353 | Hydrocarbon Recovery Drill String Apparatus, Subterranean Hydrocarbon Recovery Drilling Methods, and Subterranean Hydrocarbon Recovery Methods - Disclosed are hydrocarbon recovery drill string apparatus, subterranean hydrocarbon recovery drilling methods, and subterranean hydrocarbon recovery methods. In one embodiment, a hydrocarbon recovery drill string apparatus includes an elongated assembly within which a rotatable drill rod is received. The assembly comprises a longitudinal axis, a drill rod entrance end, and a drill rod exit end. The assembly comprises a tailcuttings diverter pipe proximate the drill rod exit end, with the tailcuttings diverter pipe defining an initial fluid flow path of the tailcuttings from the longitudinal axis which is acute from the longitudinal axis. Other apparatus and method aspects are contemplated. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032354 | ANNULAR PRESSURE REGULATING DIAPHRAGM AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Downhole tools comprise a housing chamber with an expandable member disposed therein. An interior of the expandable member is in fluid communication with an outside environment so that hydrostatic pressure can act on an inner wall surface of the expandable member. The outer wall surface of the expandable member partially defines a sealed chamber within the housing chamber such that expansion of the expandable member due to an increase in hydrostatic pressure causes the volume within the sealed chamber to decrease, thereby energizing the sealed chamber. Thus, an increase in hydrostatic pressure within an outside environment is compensated. Further, when the hydrostatic pressure within the outside environment decreases, the energized sealed chamber causes contraction of the expandable member, thereby compensating for the decrease in hydrostatic pressure. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032355 | SAFETY VALVE WITH PROVISIONS FOR POWERING AN INSERT SAFETY VALVE - A method of operating a valve can include installing an electrical actuator in a flow passage extending longitudinally through the valve, and operating a closure assembly in response to electrical power being supplied to the electrical actuator. An outer safety valve can include a closure assembly which selectively permits and prevents flow through a longitudinal flow passage, and at least one electrical connector which electrically connects to an insert safety valve positioned in the flow passage. A method of operating an outer safety valve in a subterranean well can include installing an insert safety valve in the safety valve, and operating the insert safety valve with electrical current flowing from the safety valve to the insert safety valve. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032356 | ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED INSERT SAFETY VALVE - A method of operating an insert safety valve in a subterranean well can include installing the insert safety valve in a flow passage which extends longitudinally through an outer safety valve, making electrical contact between the insert safety valve and an electrical connector, and operating the insert safety valve, thereby selectively permitting and preventing flow through the flow passage. An insert safety valve can include a closure assembly which selectively permits and prevents flow through a longitudinal flow passage, and at least one electrical connector which electrically connects to another electrical connector external to the insert safety valve. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032357 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING CORROSION RATE IN DOWNHOLE ARTICLE, AND DOWNHOLE ARTICLE HAVING CONTROLLED CORROSION RATE - A method of removing a downhole assembly comprises contacting, in the presence of an electrolyte, a first article comprising a first material and acting as an anode, and a second article comprising a second material having a lower reactivity than the first material and acting as a cathode, the downhole assembly comprising the first article in electrical contact with the second article, wherein at least a portion of the first article is corroded in the electrolyte. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032358 | Method And System For Controlling A Well Service Rig Based On Load Data - The present invention is directed to methods for controlling the operations of a well service rig at a well site by evaluating load sensor data obtained from sensors on or associated with the well service rig. A rig load data chart can be reviewed and an average rig load can be determined for each pull of tubing or rods from a well. The average rig load can be used to calculate and set a rig overload level. If the rig load sensor reads a rig load at or above the rig overload level, the clutch for the hoist can be disengaged and the brake applied to prevent the load from either damaging the rig or breaking off the tubing or rods in the well. In addition, the rig load can be evaluated to determine when the limit the block speed when pulling rods or tubing. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032359 | ROTATING HEAD - An improved rotating head having superior sealing, performance and versatility. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032360 | ALIGNMENT OF BOP STACK TO FACILITATE USE OF A ROTATING CONTROL DEVICE - An alignment system can include at least one alignment device positioned between two flanges, the alignment device having a greater thickness on one side of the alignment device than on an opposite side of the alignment device, and the alignment device having circumferential slots through which the two flanges are coupled. A method of producing a relative angular offset between two flanges can include positioning at least one alignment device in a desired azimuthal orientation between the flanges, the alignment device including pre-formed circumferential slots which permit the alignment device to align with a bolt hole pattern of the flanges, and securing the alignment device between the flanges, thereby producing the angular offset. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032361 | Recovery Valve - A tubing hanger landing system includes a tubing hanger running tool, a locking flowline to lock the tubing hanger running tool into a tubing hanger, and a lower body shear joint having a recovery valve. The recovery valve includes a valve body having an operational port, a bi-directional port, and a relief port and an internal piston cavity. The piston cavity includes a radially inwardly extending stop, a valve piston housed in the valve body piston cavity and partially extending through the radially inwardly extending stop and movable between an operational position and a relief position by moving relative to the radially inwardly extending stop. The valve piston includes a radially extending collar. The valve body further includes a shear port that allows pressure communication between the exterior of the recovery valve and the valve piston, a shear ring attached and surrounding the piston collar and sized larger than the radially inwardly extending stop such that the valve piston is prevented from moving from the operational position to the relief position. The shear ring is shearable from the valve piston when subjected to a pressure of the exterior of the recovery valve through the shear port that exceeds a shear force of the shear ring, allowing the valve piston to be movable to the relief position. In the relief position, the valve piston provides fluid communication through a relief flowpath between the bi-directional port and the relief port to release pressure from the locking flowline. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032362 | SUPPLEMENTAL DOWN FORCE SYSTEM FOR A GROUND WORKING IMPLEMENT WITH VARIABLE ROW UNIT GROUPING AND IMPLEMENT WITH SAME - A supplemental down force system for a ground working implement is provided where the supplemental downforce system groups the row units into at least two groups and provides a different supplemental down force to the row units in each group. This enables the row unit to have a supplemental down force closer to the desired down force recognizing that the row units do not all operate in the same conditions. The controller periodically regroups the row units into the at least two groups and readjusts the down force. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032363 | SUPPLEMENTAL DOWN FORCE SYSTEM AND GROUND WORKING IMPLEMENT WITH SAME - A supplemental downforce system is shown for a ground working implement having a frame and a plurality of ground engaging row units movably mounted to the frame for up and down movement relative to the frame. The downforce system includes at least one actuator between the frame and each row unit to apply an up or down force to each row unit. The actuators are assigned to one group of at least two groups of actuators. A control system controls the down force applied by each group of actuators separately so that each group of actuators is given the amount of supplemental down force that group of row units needs. In a closed loop feedback system, at least one row unit in each group of row units is equipped with a load sensor so that feed back of the soil reaction force on the row unit is supplied to the control system. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032364 | GAS TILLER - A gas tiller including a frame defining a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis spaced a distance from the first pivot axis, a motor coupled to the frame, a set of rotary tines coupled to the frame and operatively coupled to the motor, a swing arm pivotably coupled to the frame and rotatable about the first pivot axis between a first and second arm positions corresponding to travel and tilling configurations, respectively, of the tiller, the swing arm including one or more wheels coupled thereto, and a drag stake pivotably coupled to the frame and rotatable about the second pivot axis between first and second stake positions. Movement of the swing arm between the arm positions moves the drag stake between the stake positions. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032365 | IMPLEMENT CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN USE CONFIGURATION AND TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION - The present forwardly-folding implement includes a telescoping tongue assembly, a main frame, a folding frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, left and right wing frame assemblies, and a readily replaceable toolbar assembly. The folding frame assembly is pivotally attached to the tongue assembly and to the left and right wing frame assemblies. The wing frame assemblies pivot vertically and horizontally from the rear frame assembly and optionally include powered wheel mechanisms or assist assemblies, which hydraulically pivot components of the instant implement between transport and operational configurations. When the present implement is being configured for transport, the tongue assembly is extended as the folding frame assembly and left and right wing frame assemblies are folded generally transversely to the rear frame assembly. Then, the wheel mechanisms are pivoted upwardly so that outboard portions of the wing frame assemblies are totally supported by the folding frame assembly. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032366 | SCRAPER FOR A COULTER ASSEMBLY - A scraper for a coulter assembly is provided. One coulter assembly includes a scraper having an upper leading edge section positioned adjacent to a central portion of a disc blade and configured to contact the disc blade while the disc blade is substantially undeflected, and a lower leading edge section positioned adjacent to an outer portion of the disc blade and configured to contact the disc blade while the disc blade is substantially undeflected. The upper leading edge section and the lower leading edge section are configured to maintain contact with the disc blade as the outer portion of the disc blade is deflected relative to the central portion of the disc blade along a substantially arcuate path. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032367 | AUTOMATIC BLADE LEVELER RIGHT TILT-LEFT TILT-NULL CONTROL AND METHOD - In one embodiment a dozer blade controller, which may comprise two-way, four-way, or six-way dozer blade position control such as, for example, a two-way control only for blade tilt. In one embodiment, a pulse width control is provided for use in a blade tilt electronic controller, which controls blade tilt independently of movement of the body of the bull dozer. And in another embodiment, a pulse width controller is operable to multiply and/or divide the width of a variable pulse by a preset multiplier factor or divider factor, e.g. by 100 or dividing by 100. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032368 | POWER TOOL AND OPERATION METHOD FOR THE POWER TOOL - A power tool, including: a housing, a motor, arranged in the housing and outputting rotary force, a connecting shaft, adapted to one of a plurality of tool bits, a transmission mechanism, arranged between the motor and the connecting shaft and transmitting the rotary force from the motor to the connecting shaft, a cartridge, the cartridge includes a tool chamber for receiving the plurality of tool bits, the connecting shaft being capable of moving axially between a working position wherein the connecting shaft is adapted to the tool bits and a release position wherein the connecting shaft is separated from one of the plurality of tool bits, and a restricting member, the restricting member operable to move between two positions; at a first position, the restricting member limits the movement of the connecting shaft; and at a second position, the restricting member allows the connecting shaft to move. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032369 | Method and device for position determination of an object with light source through cameras with optical band-pass filter or light sensors with optical band-pass filter - A method and device for determining the position of the object with a light source. The light source illuminates light with a specific range of wave length. The optical band-pass filter lets pass only the light from the light source for the most part. And the camera only sees the light from the light source which is mounted on the object. The arithmetic unit calculates the position of the light source from the data of the cameras. The position is known of the light source on the object and therefore it is possible to determine the position of the object over the position of the light source. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032370 | ELECTRIC POWER TOOL WITH VIBRATION MECHANISM - An impact driver with a vibration mechanism includes a vibration switching ring externally fitted to a second cam in the forward position in such a manner that an inner protrusion on the inner circumference is latched a protrusion on the outer circumference of the second cam so that the rotation of the second cam is restricted. Further, a coil spring is provided for biasing the vibration switching ring to the forward position. A link plate provided between the mode switching ring and the vibration switching ring latches onto the front surface of the vibration switching ring and engages an engaging protrusion at the rear end with a mode switching ring. The link plate moves forward or backward to a first position where the vibration switching ring moves to the forward position or a second position where the vibration switching ring moves to the backward position. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032371 | WATERPROOF BOX AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX HAVING THE SAME - The waterproof box includes a body case and a cover mounted to the body case by making a hook portion at one end of the cover engaged with a projection at one end of the body case and rotatably moving the cover around the hook portion. The one end of the respective body case and the cover has a double-walled structure having an outer wall and an inner wall. With the cover mounted to the body case, the outer wall of the body case is located inside the outer wall of the cover, the inner wall of the cover is located inside the outer wall of the body case, the inner wall of the body case is located inside the inner wall of the cover, and the outer wall of the body case and the inner wall of the cover are arranged with a space between each other. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032372 | Shallow electric box - A shallow electric box has a back wall, and top, bottom, and opposite side walls perpendicularly connected to said back wall to thereby form a box shape. A wire connector connected to an interior surface of each of the side wall, and at least two tab members that are adapted to be mechanically connected to an electrical unit to be inserted within the electric box, and are adapted to frictionally engage respective the wire connectors on respective interior surfaces of each respective of the side wall, to thereby provide a quick and easy means for electrically inserting and removing the electrical unit from the electric box. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032373 | GROUNDING ROPE GUIDE FOR A DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE - A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032374 | POLYAMIDE-IMIDE RESIN INSULATING VARNISH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, INSULATED WIRE AND COIL - A polyamide-imide resin insulating varnish includes an amic acid-containing amide compound including a repeating unit represented by a general formula (1): | 2013-02-07 |
20130032375 | BROMINATED EPOXY FLAME RETARDANT PLASTICIZER - There is provided, herein a wire and/or cable comprising (a) a conductor and (b) a covering comprising a brominated epoxy oligomer; and, a phosphate ester. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032376 | SEMICONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLAR COPOLYMER - The present invention relates to a semiconductive polymer composition comprising:—an ethylene copolymer (A) comprising methyl(meth)acrylate co-monomer units, wherein the ethylene copolymer (A) has a melt temperature of 80 ° C. or below, and—carbon black, wherein the ethylene copolymer (A) is produced in a autoclave high pressure reactor or in a multi-feed tubular reactor; to a semiconductive polymer composition comprising—an ethylene copolymer (A) comprising methyl(meth)acrylate, comonomer units; and—carbon black, wherein ethylene copolymer (A) is characterized in that the fraction obtained in the first fractionation step (fraction 1) in the fractionation method of ethylene copolymer (A) as described herein, is present in an amount of not more than 40 wt. % based on the total amount of the ethylene copolymer (A); and to a cable comprising a semiconductive layer comprising the semiconductive polymer composition and to the use of the semiconductive polymer composition in the preparation of a semiconductive layer of a power cable. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032377 | INSULATED WIRE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An insulated wire includes a conductor, and an insulation covering layer around the conductor. The insulation covering layer includes a resin composition containing a resin (A) including at least one of a polyphenylene sulfide resin and a polyetheretherketone resin and a resin (B) containing a polyethylene. The resin composition has a storage elastic modulus at 150° C. of not less than 1×10 | 2013-02-07 |
20130032378 | HERMETIC FEEDTHROUGH - A hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device includes a sheet having a hole, where the sheet includes a ceramic comprising alumina. The feedthrough also includes a second material substantially filling the hole, where the second material includes a platinum powder mixture and an alumina additive. The platinum powder mixture includes a first platinum powder having a median particle size of between approximately 3 and 10 micrometers and a second platinum powder that is coarser than the first platinum powder and has a median particle size of between approximately 5 and 20 micrometers. The platinum powder mixture includes between approximately 50 and 80 percent by weight of the first platinum powder and between approximately 20 and 50 percent by weight of the second platinum powder. The first and second materials have a co-fired bond therebetween that hermetically seals the hole. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032379 | INTEGRATED CLAMP INSULATORS - An electrical insulator ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032380 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus | 2013-02-07 |
20130032381 | FLEXIBLE WIRING MODULE AND FLEXIBLE WIRING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a flexible wiring module includes a flexible wiring board which comprises electric wiring lines and an insulating layer that covers the surfaces of the electric wiring lines and which has a pair of end areas separate from each other in a wiring length direction and a wiring area sandwiched between the end areas. At least one through slit is made in the wiring area so as to connect the end areas, thereby dividing the wiring area into wiring fins. A stacked part where at least a part of the wiring fins are stacked in a thickness direction of the wiring fins is bundled together with a conductive band to form a wire-bundle area. In the wire-bundle area, the electric wiring line of at least one of the wiring fins is exposed and direct contact with the band. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032382 | HERMETIC FEEDTHROUGH - A feedthrough includes a sheet having a hole, where the sheet includes a first material that is a ceramic comprising alumina. The feedthrough further includes a second material substantially filling the hole. The second material is different than the first material and includes platinum and an additive that includes alumina. The first and second materials have a co-fired bond therebetween that hermetically seals the hole. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032383 | THIN FILM ELECTRODE CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a thin film electrode ceramic substrate and a method for manufacturing the same. The thin film electrode ceramic substrate includes: a ceramic substrate; one or more anti-etching metal layers formed in a surface of the ceramic substrate; thin film electrode pattern formed on the anti-etching metal layers; and a plating layer formed on the thin film electrode pattern, wherein respective edge portions of the thin film electrode pattern are contacted with the anti-etching metal layer, and thus, an undercut defect occurring between the surface of the ceramic substrate and the thin film electrode pattern and between the thin film electrode patterns due to an etchant can be prevented and the binding strength of the entire thin film electrode pattern can be enhanced, resulting in securing durability and reliability of the thin film electrode patterns. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032384 | THIN FILM ELECTRODE CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a thin film electrode ceramic substrate and a method for manufacturing the same. The thin film electrode ceramic substrate includes: a ceramic substrate; a thin film electrode pattern formed on the ceramic substrate; and a plating layer formed on the thin film electrode pattern, wherein the plating layer is formed above the thin film electrode pattern and on both lateral surfaces of the thin film electrode pattern. According to the present invention, an undercut defect occurring between the surface of the ceramic substrate and the thin film electrode pattern and between the thin film electrode patterns due to an etchant can be prevented, by forming a plating layer above the thin film electrode pattern or on both lateral surfaces of the thin film electrode pattern, or forming an intaglio type anti-etching metal layer in the surface of the ceramic substrate. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032385 | METAL THIN SHIELD ON ELECTRICAL DEVICE - This disclosure provides systems and methods for forming a metal thin film shield over a thin film cap to protect electromechanical systems devices in a cavity beneath. In one aspect, a dual or multi layer thin film structure is used to seal a electromechanical device. For example, a metal thin film shield can be mated over an oxide thin film cap to encapsulate the electromechanical device and prevent degradation due to wafer thinning, dicing and package assembly induced stresses, thereby strengthening the survivability of the electromechanical device in the encapsulated cavity. During redistribution layer processing, a metal thin film shield, such as a copper layer, is formed over the wafer surface, patterned and metalized. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032386 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE INCLUDING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT IN A CAVITY - A substrate includes a functional element. An insulating first film forms a cavity which stores the functional element, together with the substrate, and includes a plurality of through-holes. An insulating second film covers the plurality of through-holes, is formed on the first film, and has a gas permeability which is higher than that of the first film. An insulating third film is formed on the second film and has a gas permeability which is lower than the second film. An insulating fourth film is formed on the third film and has an elasticity which is larger than the third film. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032387 | MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGE WITH TERMINALS ON DIELECTRIC MASS - A package for a microelectronic element, such as a semiconductor chip, has a dielectric mass overlying the package substrate and microelectronic element and has top terminals exposed at the top surface of the dielectric mass. Traces extending along edge surfaces of the dielectric mass desirably connect the top terminals to bottom terminals on the package substrate. The dielectric mass can be formed, for example, by molding or by application of a conformal layer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032388 | METHOD OF MAKING CAVITY SUBSTRATE WITH BUILT-IN STIFFENER AND CAVITY SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURED THEREBY - The present invention relates to a method of making a cavity substrate. The method includes: preparing a supporting board including a stiffener, a bump/flange sacrificial carrier, an adhesive and an electrical pad, wherein the adhesive bonds the stiffener to the sacrificial carrier; forming a coreless build-up circuitry on the supporting board in contact with the bump and the stiffener; and removing the bump to form a cavity and expose the electrical pad from a closed end of the cavity, wherein the cavity is laterally covered and surrounded by the adhesive. A semiconductor device can be mounted on the cavity substrate and electrically connected to the electrical pad. The coreless build-up circuitry provides signal routing for the semiconductor device while the built-in stiffener can provide adequate mechanical support for the coreless build-up circuitry and the semiconductor device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032389 | CONNECTION SUBSTRATE - A connection substrate | 2013-02-07 |
20130032390 | PACKAGING SUBSTRATE HAVING EMBEDDED INTERPOSER AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A packaging substrate includes a carrier and an interposer. The carrier has opposite top and bottom surfaces. A recess is formed on the top surface and a plurality of first conductive terminals are formed on the recess. Further, a plurality of second conductive terminals are formed on the bottom surface of the carrier. The interposer is disposed in the recess and has opposite first and second surfaces and a plurality of conductive through vias penetrating the first and second surfaces. A first conductive pad is formed on an end of each of the conductive through vias exposed from the first surface, and a second conductive pad is formed on the other end of each of the conductive through vias exposed from the second surface and electrically connected to a corresponding one of the first conductive terminals. Compared with the prior art, the invention improves the product reliability. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032391 | FEEDTHROUGH CONFIGURED FOR INTERCONNECT - A hermetic feedthrough for an implantable medical device includes an insulator, a conduit integrated with the insulator, and a pad coupled to an exterior surface of the insulator. The insulator includes a first material and the conduit includes a second material that is electrically conductive. The pad is configured to receive a lead coupled thereto. Further, the pad is electrically conductive and coupled to the conduit. The pad includes a first layer and a second layer overlaying at least a portion of the first layer. | 2013-02-07 |