11th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150068741 | DOWNHOLE GAS SEPARATOR - The disclosure is directed toward a downhole tool for separating fluids into a liquid and a gas component. The downhole tool includes an inlet for receiving a multiphase fluid, the multiphase fluid comprising a gas component and a liquid component. The tool also includes a hydrocyclone portion where the flow of the multiphase fluid is vortical and the liquid component migrates to an inner surface of the hydrocyclone portion and the gas component is forced to a central area of the hydrocyclone portion and exits the downhole tool via a gas outlet. The tool further includes a liquid outlet permitting the liquid component to exit the downhole tool. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068742 | Wellbore Completion for Methane Hydrate Production - In a completion for producing methane the bottom hole assembly has a base pipe with porous media surrounding it for equalizing flow along the base pipe. A shape memory polymer foam surrounds the porous media. The borehole can be reamed to reduce produced methane velocities. Surrounding the shape memory polymer is an exterior layer of consolidated proppant or sand that can self-adhere and/or stick to the polymer foam. The proppant or sand can be circulated or squeezed into position although, circulation is preferred. The borehole may enlarge due to shifting sands in an unconsolidated formation as the methane is produced. The bottom hole assembly helps in fluid flow equalization and protects the foam and layers below from high fluid velocities during production. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068743 | Multi-Zone Bypass Packer Assembly for Gravel Packing Boreholes - A gravel pack assembly includes screen sections with a packer between them. A first screen section communicates an uphole annulus with the assembly's interior passage, and a second screen section communicates a downhole annulus with the interior passage. A housing of the packer has an internal bore communicating with the assembly's interior passage and has an internal bypass communicating external ports with one another. A first packer element disposed between the external ports restricts gravel passage at least from the uphole to the downhole annulus. A second packer element disposed downhole from a second of the external ports is independently actuated to isolate fluid passage between the uphole and downhole annulus. One or more transport tubes communicate slurry from the uphole annulus to the internal bypass once the uphole annulus is packed with gravel. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068744 | FLUID MOBILITY MODIFIERS FOR INCREASED PRODUCTION IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Embodiments including methods comprising providing a treatment fluid comprising a first aqueous base fluid and a polymeric gelling agent, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a first surface tension; introducing a fluid mobility modifier into the treatment fluid, wherein the fluid mobility modifier comprises: a first surfactant selected from the group consisting of a non-ionic surfactant; a cationic surfactant; and any combination thereof, and a solvent-surfactant blend comprising a second aqueous base fluid, a second surfactant, a solvent, and a co-solvent, wherein the ratio of the first surfactant to the solvent-surfactant blend is in the range of between about 1:5 to about 5:1, wherein the fluid mobility modifier causes the treatment fluid to adopt a second surface tension that is less than the first surface tension; and introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068745 | CERAMIC PROPPANTS - A sintered, generally spherical ceramic body, having an alumina content of from about 52 to about 55 weight percent distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the body, a silica content from about 32 to about 38 weight percent distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the body, an apparent specific gravity of about 2.61 to about 2.65, and a bulk density of about 1.45 to about 1.56 grams per cubic centimeter. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068746 | CARBONATE BASED SLURRY FRACTURING USING SOLID ACID FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS - A method of using a slurry-like fracturing fluid for hydraulic fracturing in an unconventional reservoir: injecting the slurry-like fracturing fluid into the unconventional reservoir, the slurry-like fracturing fluid comprises a particulate portion and a slurry water, the particulate portion comprises a solid acid component, injecting the slurry-like fracturing fluid is operable to generate a network of fractures, the slurry-like fracturing fluid is operable to reduce a reservoir temperature from a resting reservoir temperature, permitting the slurry-like fracturing fluid to cure into a permeable bed, allowing the reservoir temperature to return to the resting reservoir temperature to trigger the hydrolysis of the solid acid, hydrolyzing the solid acid to produce a liquid acid, and stimulating the network of fractures with the liquid acid to increase permeability of the permeable bed in the network of fractures in the unconventional reservoir, the increased permeability operable to create a sweet spot. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068747 | METHOD TO CONSOLIDATE SOLID MATERIALS DURING SUBTERRANEAN TREATMENT OPERATIONS - Compositions include (1) aggregating compositions capable of forming deformable partial or complete coatings on formation surfaces, formation particle surfaces, downhole fluid solid surfaces, and/or proppant surfaces, where the coatings increase aggregation and/or agglomeration propensities of the particles and surfaces to form particles clusters or pillars having deformable coatings, and (2) aggregation stabilizing and/or strengthening compositions capable of altering properties of the coated clusters or pillars to form consolidated, stabilized, and/or strengthened clusters or pillars. Methods for stabilizing aggregated particle clusters or pillars include (1) treating the particles with an aggregating composition to form aggregated clusters or pillars and (2) treating the aggregated particle clusters or pillars with a stabilizing or strengthening composition to form consolidated, stabilized, and/or strengthened clusters or pillars. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068748 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIVERTING INJECTED FLUIDS TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED HYDROCARBON FLUID RECOVERY - The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods that may be used for enhanced oil recovery, for modifying the permeability of subterranean formations and for increasing the mobilization and/or recovery rate of hydrocarbon fluids present in the formations. The compositions may include, for example, expandable cross linked polymeric microparticles having an unexpanded volume average particle size diameter of from about 0.05 to about 5,000 microns and a cross linking agent content of from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm of hydrolytically labile silyl ester or silyl ether crosslinkers and from 0 to about 300 ppm of non-labile crosslinkers. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068749 | Method, Apparatus and Composition for Increased Recovery of Hydrocarbons by Paraffin and Asphaltene Control from Reaction of Fuels and Selective Oxidizers in the Subterranean Environment - A method, apparatus and composition are described for safe energy delivery down hole resulting in increased recovery of subterranean hydrocarbons. The method utilizes, for example, the reaction of non-alkane fuels and selective oxidizers which are non-selective toward alkane chemical compounds. The method further utilizes an acid solution reaction with aforementioned reaction for elimination of any insoluble products of reaction permitting flow within formation strata. The energy released in the subterranean reaction is utilized to heat the production tubing, the wellbore, the formation or the formation hydrocarbons thereby lowering fluid viscosity and permitting greater flow especially for heavy oils, asphaltene deposits and/or paraffin deposits. Further, safe delivery of oxidizers can be accomplished without limit on depth as the selective oxidizer may be delivered to point of use down hole as most all formations of interest contain primarily alkane hydrocarbons and will not react with the non-alkane selective oxidizer. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068750 | Recovery From A Hydrocarbon Reservoir - Methods and apparatus for recovering heavy oil from subterranean reservoirs. A steam-utilizing heavy oil recovery process may be used to recover the heavy oil while employing a steam-solvent mixture. The solvent may be a tailored hydrocarbon solvent obtained from a precursor mixture of hydrocarbon compounds from which light end hydrocarbon compounds have been removed. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068751 | SILOXANE SURFACTANT ADDITIVES FOR OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS - A well treatment additive includes a siloxane surfactant, a solvent and an aqueous phase. The solvent, in some embodiments, is a terpene hydrocarbon. Also disclosed is a method for using the well treatment additive to form and enhance the properties of foams useful for the treatment of oil and gas wells. Methods of using the novel well treatment foams include using the additives in a variety of well treatment processes including, but not limited to, acidizing operations, hydraulic fracturing operations, well remediation operations and water removal operations. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068752 | Flow Bypass Device and Method - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for re-directing fluid flow from the interior of tubing placed in a well to the exterior of the tubing by use of selectively actuatable valves operable by engagement of a plug on a plug seat. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed may provide a flowback bypass for the flow of fluids around obstructions in the tubing when those obstructions occur at a predicted location within the tubing. The systems, devices and methods may also include a locking system operable by, among other things, plug and plug seat valves, and such locking system may be used to prevent opening of the flowback bypass until after a predetermined event has occurred. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068753 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLUTION MINING USING CYCLING PROCESS - Provided are an apparatus and method for solution mining using cycling process in which a solvent is injected into underground useful ores to dissolve the useful ores and then collected again to obtain the useful ores. The cycling solution mining method includes a boring process for excavating the underground up to an ore deposit, a fracturing process to generate cracks in the ore deposit, an injection process for inserting a mining apparatus including an insertion rod having a pipe shape up to a lower portion of the well to inject a solvent that dissolves the useful ores into the ore deposit through the insertion rod, wherein a rotation force is applied to the solvent discharged from the insertion rod to increase a diffusion force of the solvent, and a production process for collecting the solvent, in which the useful ores are dissolved, again. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068754 | MOBILE, MODULAR, ELECTRICALLY POWERED SYSTEM FOR USE IN FRACTURING UNDERGROUND FORMATIONS - The present invention provides a method and system for providing on-site electrical power to a fracturing operation, and an electrically powered fracturing system. Natural gas can be used to drive a turbine generator in the production of electrical power. A scalable, electrically powered fracturing fleet is provided to pump fluids for the fracturing operation, obviating the need for a constant supply of diesel fuel to the site and reducing the site footprint and infrastructure required for the fracturing operation, when compared with conventional systems. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068755 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068756 | MULTILATERAL JUNCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A multilateral junction system includes a multilateral junction device including a first bore leg; a second bore leg; a joint section having a first opening connected to the first bore leg and a second opening connected to the second bore leg. A main body extending from the joint section and including a third opening; and, a tube connected to the third opening. The tube configured to enable an upper completion to be run into a borehole together with the multilateral junction device. Also included is a method of improving multilateral operations in a borehole. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068757 | Downhole Tool with Expandable Seat - A downhole tool comprising a housing having at least one flow port disposed providing a communication path between the interior and exterior of the sleeve. A sleeve assembly has an expandable seat and an inner sleeve, and is moveable within the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the sleeve assembly is radially positioned between the flow ports and the flowpath to substantially prevent fluid communication. Shearable port inserts are positioned within the flow ports, with each port insert having a shearable portion extending into the interior of the housing and engaging the sleeve assembly when the inner sleeve is in said first position. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068758 | METHOD OF HANDLING A GAS INFLUX IN A RISER - A method of operating a system for handling an influx of gas into a marine riser during the drilling of a well bore includes the steps of operating a first riser closure apparatus to close the riser at a first point above a flow spool provided in the riser, there being a riser gas handling line extending from the riser at the flow spool to a riser gas handling manifold, operating a second riser closure apparatus to close the riser at a second point below the flow spool, pumping fluid into an inlet line which extends into the riser at a point above the second point but below the flow spool, and operating a choke provided in the riser gas handling manifold to maintain the pressure in the inlet line or the riser at a substantially constant pressure. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068759 | Clamp - The present Invention concerns a clamp ( | 2015-03-12 |
20150068760 | Multi-layered Wellbore Completion for Methane Hydrate Production - In a completion for producing methane the bottom hole assembly has a base pipe with porous media surrounding it for equalizing flow along the base pipe. A shape memory polymer foam surrounds the porous media. The borehole can be reamed to reduce produced methane velocities. Surrounding the shape memory polymer is an exterior layer of consolidated proppant or sand that can self-adhere and/or stick to the polymer foam. The proppant or sand can be circulated or squeezed into position although, circulation is preferred. The borehole may enlarge due to shifting sands in an unconsolidated formation as the methane is produced. The bottom hole assembly helps in fluid flow equalization and protects the foam and layers below from high fluid velocities during production. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068761 | Subterranean Storage Assemblies and Methods for Storing Fluids in a Subterranean Room - Subterranean hydrocarbon recovery systems are provided with the systems including a plurality of conduit sections in fluid communication with at least some of which being aligned in parallel along at least one axis of each section. The recovery systems can also include a well head within a subterranean space with at least one of the sections being in fluid communication with the well head. Subterranean hydrocarbons systems are also provided that can include a plurality of conduit sections arranged in rows and columns. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068762 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING A SCREEN-OUT CONDITION IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL FRACTURING OPERATION - A subterranean well fracturing system comprises a downhole well string having installed therein initially closed upstream and downstream sliding sleeve valve assemblies each openable to provide fracing fluid discharge outlets through well string side ports to an associated subterranean fracing zone. To inhibit an undesirable screen-out condition during formation fracturing, specially designed apparatus and methods are operative to sequentially (1) block the downstream valve seat, (2) open the blocked downstream valve seat using pressurized fracing fluid, (3) partially block the upstream valve seat, (4) open the partially blocked upstream valve seat using pressurized fracing fluid, a portion of which is flowed through the partially blocked upstream valve seat, and then (5) unblock the partially blocked upstream valve seat to permit a full flow of pressurized fracing fluid therethrough. In this manner, pressurized fracing fluid is simultaneously delivered to two fracing zones to inhibit a screen-out condition in the well string. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068763 | DOWNHOLE ACTUATOR - A downhole actuator typically for a downhole tool such as a valve, and typically for incorporation in a string of tubulars in an oil or gas well has a central axis with radially movable counterweights on opposite sides of the axis, which move radially outward to change the activation state of the actuator. The counterweights are supported by link arms which control the movement of the counterweights in response to centrifugal force created by rotation of the body, for example, during rotary drilling operations of the string. Radial outward movement of the counterweights typically transmits axial forces between sleeves at the upper and lower ends of the counterweights, so when the counterweights move radially outward, the upper and lower sleeves approach one another, which typically triggers the actuator. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068764 | EXPANDABLE TOOL HAVING HELICAL GEOMETRY - An expandable downhole tool for use in an oil well, including a flexible member rolled into a helix and comprising first and second lateral edges on opposing lateral ends of the member. The flexible member is selectively changeable between a compressed configuration wherein the transverse cross-section of the flexible member has a first diameter, and an expanded configuration wherein the transverse cross-section of the flexible member has a second diameter, the second diameter larger than the first diameter. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068765 | Explosive well tool firing head - A firing head embodiment of the invention confines a connected capacitance cartridge, explosive detonator, and wireline connection switch within an independent, cylindrical housing tube that is environmentally capped at both ends by threaded closures for secure transport to a well site. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068766 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TUBULARS OF A WELLSITE - A rotational driver for driving a connector through adjacent tubulars is provided. The adjacent tubulars are positionable in a wellbore of a wellsite for passing fluid therethrough. The rotational driver includes a gearbox housing positionable about the connector, a socket carried by the gearbox housing to receivingly engage the connector, and a plurality of gears driven by at least one motor. The gears are operatively connectable to the socket to transfer torque from the motor thereto, and have interlocking teeth defining a plurality of contacts therebetween whereby load on the gears is distributable therebetween. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068767 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TUBULARS OF A WELLSITE - A clam assembly for connecting adjacent tubulars positionable in a wellbore of a wellsite for passing fluid therethrough is provided. The clam assembly and at least one drive mechanism. The clam assembly includes a plurality of segments selectively movable between an open position to receive the adjacent tubulars and a closed position positionable around the adjacent tubulars. The segments are disposable about a periphery of the adjacent tubulars. The drive mechanism is carried by the segments, and include a driver to drive a connector through the adjacent tubulars. The driver is movable between a retracted and an extended position to drive the connector whereby a connection is formed between the adjacent tubulars. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068768 | RELEASE TOOL FOR A DRILL STRING INSIDE BLOWOUT PREVENTER - Inside blowout preventer release tool body having a one-piece planar upper section and a one-piece tubular lower section. In one embodiment, the upper section includes a pair of longitudinal members defining a central open region, the longitudinal members joined at one end having a formed lifting feature configured to accept a manipulator cable or chain. The lifting feature is positioned such that when the release tool body and an inside blowout preventer connected thereto are lifted by the rig hoist using cables, chains, and the like, they are easily moved over, aligned with, and connected with a working drillpipe while minimizing possibility of slipping off the cables or chains. The lower section includes a threaded end mating with a mating end of an inside blowout preventer, a central longitudinal bore to accept a release rod, and an upper end formed to accept the lower ends of the longitudinal members of the upper section. In one embodiment, elongate slots in each longitudinal member define one or more manipulating handles for a rig worker, machine, or tool. In other embodiments a pair of generally horizontal hand holds are defined in each longitudinal member. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068769 | HANGER AND PENETRATOR FOR THROUGH TUBING ESP DEPLOYMENT WITH A VERTICAL PRODUCTION TREE - A hanger assembly for use in a vertical production tree that includes an annular piping spool member having a side opening, and a hanger having an outer surface profiled to selectively land in the piping spool member and a side opening registered with the side opening of the piping spool member. The hanger assembly also includes a vertical penetrator having an end selectively connected to a submersible device and an opposing end inserted into the hanger, and that is in communication with the side openings. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068770 | DOWNHOLE APPARATUS - Downhole apparatus comprises a base pipe and a plurality of non-concentric pressure deformable chambers mounted externally on the pipe. The chambers may be inflated to increase the diameter of the apparatus and engage and support a surrounding bore wall. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068771 | Downhole Ball Dropping Systems and Methods - A downhole ball dropping system operable to be positioned in a well. The system includes a tool string having a flow path. A ball dropper assembly is interconnected in the tool string. The ball dropper assembly has a sliding sleeve including a port. A ball is releasably retained by the ball dropper assembly. An actuation assembly is operably associated with the ball dropper assembly and is operable to receive a deployment signal. A release assembly is disposed within the ball dropper assembly. A sensor is operable to detect deployment of the ball and is operable to generate a signal indicating whether the ball deployed. In operation, responsive to the deployment signal, the actuation assembly triggers shifting of the sliding sleeve to align the port with the ball and shifting of the release assembly to push the ball into the flow path through the port. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068772 | Downhole Ball Dropping Systems and Methods with Redundant Ball Dropping Capability - A downhole ball dropping system operable to be positioned in a well. The system includes a tool string having a flow path. First and second ball dropper assemblies are interconnected in the tool string. The first ball dropper assembly releasably retains a first ball and the second ball dropper assembly releasably retains a second ball. A sensor is operable to detect deployment of the first ball and is operable to generate a signal to prevent release of the second ball from the second ball dropper assembly. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068773 | Dual-Flow Valve Assembly - A valve assembly connectable between first and second downhole components that each have first and second internal flowpaths. The valve assembly comprises a first valve operable to selectively fluidly couple the first internal flowpaths of the first and second downhole components, as well as a second valve operable to selectively fluidly couple the second internal flowpaths of the first and second downhole components. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068774 | ANNULAR BARRIER WITH A SEAL - The present invention relates to a downhole annular barrier ( | 2015-03-12 |
20150068775 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH MODIFIED SPRINKLER HEADS - A fire protection sprinkler system with modified sprinkler heads compromising a water supply; a network of hosing connected to the water supply; a plurality of sprinkler heads placed along the network hosing, where the each of the plurality of sprinkler heads include a series of water stream emission points; and multiple streams of water emitted from the water stream emission points, where each stream is emitted at a different angle. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068776 | Fire-protection mechanism - A fire-protection mechanism is described. The fire-protection mechanism includes multiple, overlapping cavities that can be filled with water (and, more generally, a fluid). When the fire-protection mechanism is deployed over an object, such as a building, and the cavities are filled with water, the fire-protection mechanism reduces the likelihood that the object is damaged by the heat associated with a fire proximate to the object, such as a wild fire. In particular, the heat capacity and latent heat of the water significantly increase the thermal time constant of the object, thereby reducing the likelihood of combustion. The fire-protection mechanism may include a reflective coating to redirect infrared radiation away from the object to provide further protection. In addition, the water in the cavities may be refilled, as needed, by directing a stream of water onto the fire-protection mechanism and/or through an internal channel in the fire-protection mechanism. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068777 | ASYMMETRIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM - A fire suppression system comprising multiple thermally activatable automatic sprinklers attached to multiple non-metallic conduits and wherein the pattern of the sprinklers is an asymmetric pattern. The fire suppression system is suitable for unfinished basements and other rooms having exposed joists. The asymmetric pattern is such that the distance between sprinklers installed in the direction of the joist run is at least one foot longer than the distance between sprinklers installed in the direction perpendicular to the joists. The most preferred non-metallic conduits are chlorinated polyvinyl chloride conduits. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068778 | FLAME ARRESTER - The flame arrester is optimized for installation within fuel containers, such as fuel tanks and portable fuel containers, or immediately within the neck of the tank or spout of the container. The flame arrester has an elongate, generally cylindrical skeletal frame having opposing first and second ends. The first end is configured as a mounting flange adapted for permanent, immovable installation within the tank or container. The frame is covered by a woven or nonwoven textile material, or alternatively, by a porous or foraminous sheet material. Fuel and vapors pass through the cylindrical textile wall, the porosity of the textile serving to prevent flame propagation through the textile material. The frame is formed of a flexible, fuel-impervious plastic material to allow the flame arrester to be bent or curved for installation within a curved tube or the like. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068779 | Agricultural Implement with Compound Hinge Arrangement - An agricultural implement is provided that includes a compound hinge arrangement that allows for compact folding adjacent frame segments such as wing segments of planting, seeding, or tillage implements. The compound hinge arrangement includes a first pivot axis that can be active when the implement is in an unfolded field-use position in which a second pivot axis of the compound hinge arrangement is locked. The implement may be folded into a folded transport position by pivoting an outer wing about the first pivot axis with a first actuator during a first stage and pivoting the compound hinge arrangement and the outer wing about the second pivot axis during a second stage. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068780 | EXPANDING MATERIAL BOX FOR EQUIPMENT - A material box can telescope between larger and smaller widths to accommodate legal requirements of traveling down the road, making traveling between job sites easier and safer than conventional, unadjustable material boxes. The material box can be used in a wide configuration to plow a wider area, such as empty parking lots, cutting down work time. When cars are present, the material box can be made narrow to accommodate for the vehicles while still being an effective material moving device. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068781 | STEM DEFLECTOR - A stem deflector is provided. The stem deflector includes an arm and a shoe having a first end and a second end. The first end of the shoe is coupled to the arm with the help of a suitable fastener. At least one torsion spring is active between the arm and the shoe. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068782 | PERCUSSION DEVICE - The invention relates to a percussion device comprising a percussion mechanism housing which has a receiving bore in which a percussion piston is mounted such that it is movable along the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one percussion mechanism guide surface having an inner diameter is formed in the receiving bore and at least one percussion piston guide surface having an outer diameter is formed on the percussion piston. In order to avoid radial contact between the percussion piston and the percussion mechanism housing as far as possible, to reduce the volume of oil leakage through the gap of the guide surface and to prevent wear on the guide surfaces and on the lands between the seals, according to the invention the percussion mechanism guide surface has, at least in some regions, an inner diameter that increases non-linearly in the axial direction and/or the percussion piston guide surface has an outer diameter that decreases non-linearly in the axial direction. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068783 | POLE-ATTACHED POWER TOOL SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a pole-attached power tool system, and related methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pole-attached power tool system may include a pole having a first end, a second end, and an interior region; a handle disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; an electric motor disposed proximate to the first end of the pole; a power tool disposed proximate to the second end of the pole; and a drive member disposed within the interior region, the drive member mechanically coupled with the electric motor and the power tool to transfer power generated by the electric motor to the power tool. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068784 | AIR INLET AND AIR OUTLET OPENINGS FOR A VERTICAL BUSBAR SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR WIND POWER PLANTS - A busbar system is disclosed for the transport of electrical energy, the busbar system being in a vertical setup position. The busbar system includes at least one busbar and a cover surrounding the at least one busbar, the busbar system being divided into elements, each element having an inlet opening in a lower region of the housing and an outlet opening in an upper region of the housing. The housing is substantially closed between the inlet opening and the outlet opening of each element. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068785 | ELECTRICAL WIRE PROTECTIVE COVER - An electrical wire protective cover is assembled to a connector to cover an electrical wire pulled out of the connector. The electrical wire protective cover includes: a cover body configured to receive the electrical wire and having a wire receiving channel with an opening along a wire extending direction of the electrical wire; and a temporary wire retaining piece protruding from the cover body in a direction narrowing the opening of the wire receiving channel, and configured to allow the electrical wire to be inserted by a bending deformation of the temporary wire retaining piece into an inside of the wire receiving channel and prevent a movement of the electrical wire received in the wire receiving channel to an outside of the wire receiving channel. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068786 | REPAIR SLEEVE - A repair sleeve has first and second end portions, each of which has a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The end portions are bored to receive a cable of a particular diameter. The inner surface of each end portion may be stepped or tapered. The center portion of the repair sleeve, between the two end portions, has an interior diameter substantially larger than the nominal diameter of the cable so that the repair sleeve can be use on a frayed cable or a cable with a failing splice. The repair sleeve is split longitudinally into two interlocking portions, which, when separated, allows the damaged cable or failing splice under repair to be inserted into a first one of the portions in a radial direction. The other portion is then inserted into the first portion and the repair sleeve is swaged onto the cable. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068787 | Method for Making Conductive Pattern and Conductive Pattern - Provided herein is a conductive pattern making method and conductive pattern, the method including forming a groove such that its width in an inlet area is bigger than its width in an inner area; filling the groove with a conductive ink composition; and drying the conductive ink composition so that a solvent contained in the conductive ink composition inside the groove is volatilized to reduce the volume of the conductive ink composition. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068788 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A printed wiring board includes a core insulation layer including a resin and having a via conductor through the core insulation layer, a first conductive layer formed on the core layer and including a copper foil and a plated film, an interlayer insulation layer formed on the first layer and including a resin, the interlayer layer having a via conductor through the interlayer layer, and a second conductive layer formed on the interlayer layer and including a copper foil and a plated film. The first layer includes a conductive circuit, the core and interlayer layers have dielectric constants of 4.0 or lower for signal transmission at frequency of 1 GHz and thermal expansion coefficient of 85 ppm/° C. or lower at or below Tg, and the foil of the first layer has thickness greater than thickness of the foil of the second layer. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068789 | MULTI-LAYER MICRO-WIRE SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE - A multi-layer micro-wire structure includes a substrate having a substrate edge. A first layer is formed over the substrate extending to a first layer edge. One or more first micro-channels are imprinted in the first layer, at least one imprinted first micro-channel having a micro-wire forming at least a portion of an exposed first connection pad in the first layer. A second layer is formed over the first layer extending to a second layer edge. One or more second micro-channels are imprinted in the second layer, at least one imprinted second micro-channel having a micro-wire forming at least a portion of an exposed second connection pad in the second layer. The second-layer edge is farther from the substrate edge than the first-layer edge for at least a portion of the second-layer edge so that the first connection pads are exposed through the second layer. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068790 | TOUCH PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CONDUCTIVE LAYER FOR TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel has an active area and a non-active area disposed at an outer side of the active area defined therein. The touch panel includes a support member and a conductive layer formed on the support member and including an electrode part in the active area to sense touch and a wiring part disposed in the non-active area to be connected to the electrode part. In the non-active area, the wiring part is disposed on the support member and the electrode part is partially disposed on the wiring part. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068791 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wiring board includes a substrate, pads formed on an electronic-component mounting surface of the substrate, and a resin insulation layer covering the electronic-component mounting surface and having opening portions such that the opening portions are exposing the pads, respectively. The pads include a non-solder mask defined pad having a wiring portion and a non-solder mask defined pad having no wiring portion, and the opening portions are formed such that the non-solder mask defined pads have exposed conductor areas which have substantially same areas inside the opening portions. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068792 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR AND BOARD HAVING MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR EMBEDDED THEREIN - There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor, including a ceramic body including a plurality of dielectric layers stacked in a width direction and having upper and lower surface, first and second side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces, a first internal electrode formed on the dielectric layer and including a first lead part exposed to the upper and lower surfaces, a second internal electrode facing the first internal electrode, having at least one dielectric layer therebetween and having a second lead part exposed to the upper and lower surfaces, a first external electrode, a second external electrode, a first dummy pattern, and a second dummy pattern, wherein when a length of the ceramic body is B, a distance of the first lead part is C1, and a distance of the first dummy pattern is C3, 0.1≦(C1+C3)/B≦0.6 is satisfied. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068793 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the same. The printed circuit board includes: an insulation layer; pattern parts formed on both surfaces of the insulation layer; a connection pad disposed between the pattern parts and having a step part; a first plated layer formed on the pattern part; an oxide film formed on a region excluding a region on which the first plated layer is formed; a second plated layer formed on the connection pad; and a solder ball covering the connection pad. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068794 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND BOARD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME THEREON - There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor including: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and internal electrodes; electrode layers connected to the internal electrodes; and a conductive resin layer formed on the electrode layers and including a first conductor, a second conductor having a fiber shape, and a base resin. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068795 | SUBSTRATE WITH BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND CORE BASE-MATERIAL FOR SUBSTRATE WITH BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A substrate with built-in electronic component includes an electronic component, a first wiring layer, a second wiring layer, a via, and a core base-material. The first wiring layer has a first wiring portion. The second wiring layer has a second wiring portion. The via is configured to electrically connect the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion. The core base-material has a metal layer, at least one first storage portion, and a second storage portion, the metal layer being disposed between the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer, the at least one first storage portion being formed in the metal layer, the at least one first storage portion storing the electronic component, the second storage portion being formed on an outside of the first storage portion integrally with the first storage portion, the second storage portion storing the via. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068796 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD INCLUDING CONTACT PAD - Provided is a printed circuit board (PCB) used as a signal transmission line of a terminal, comprising a first ground layer elongating in one direction, a first dielectric layer deposited on a top of the first ground layer and elongating in the same direction as the first ground layer, a signal transmission line deposited on a top of the first dielectric layer and elongating in the same direction as the first dielectric layer, a ground pad elongating from one end of the first ground layer and in contact with an external ground, and a signal line pad extended from one end of the signal transmission line and in contact with an external signal line. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068797 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FREQUENCY RADIATION FOR NON-IONIZING RADIATION HARMONIZER AND METHOD OF USE - An electromagnetic frequency and non-ionizing radiation harmonizer that may be a film, a sheet or a textile that harmonizes or mitigates electromagnetic frequency radiation from non-ionizing EMF emitting devices while allowing an integration of vibrations or frequency mediums. The harmonizer includes a method of utilizing an electromagnetic frequency radiation and non-ionizing radiation harmonizer that includes the steps of obtaining a film, a sheet or a textile that harmonizes or mitigates electromagnetic frequency radiation from one or more non-ionizing EMF emitting devices and disposing the film, sheet or textile in direct contact or within dose proximity of one or more non-ionizing EMF emitting devices. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068798 | ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION PROTECTORS WITH COMPONENT GRIPPERS, AND RELATED METHODS - A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068799 | SUPPORT FOR DISPLAY - A support for a display which allows for the safe supply of electrical power when the display is reoriented includes a mounting board for mounting a display and a rack. The rack includes a power port and a power rail electrically connected to the power port. A slip assembly is slidable mounted on the rack. The mounting board is secured on the slip assembly. The slip assembly includes a conduction piece which is electrically connected to a display. The conduction piece is in electrical contact with different portions of the power rail when the slip assembly slides on the rack. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068800 | MULTILAYERED HEAT-RECOVERABLE ARTICLE, WIRE SPLICE, AND WIRE HARNESS - Provided are a multilayered heat-recoverable article which can be used for many types of adherend and which is suitable for improving the convenience of the user, and a wire harness and a wire splice, each including the multilayered heat-recoverable article. According to the present invention, a multilayered heat-recoverable article | 2015-03-12 |
20150068801 | QUICK ONE-WAY CONNECTION SYSTEM - A one-way connection system with a female connection element having a female contact mounted at one end of a first electrical cable, and a male connection element having a male contact mounted at one end of a second electrical cable. The system further includes a central unitary module with a longitudinal through-hole configured to receive the male connecting element on a first surface and the female connecting element on a second surface so that the male contact of the male connection element is aligned with the female contact of the female connection element to make an electrical connection between the two connection elements. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068802 | WIRE HARNESS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRE HARNESS, AND PROTECTIVE MEMBER - An object is to form a protective member such that its inner circumferential surface portion is hard and its outer circumferential surface portion is soft. A wire harness includes a wire harness main portion that includes at least one electrical wire, and a protective member. The protective member is formed by a laminate, which is obtained by overlaying an inner circumferential non-woven member and an outer circumferential non-woven member, being hot-pressed into a shape that covers at least a portion of the wire harness main portion, and the inner circumferential surface portion is harder than the outer circumferential surface portion. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068803 | PLUG CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED INSULATIVE HOUSING FOR RETAINING TERMINALS - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a chamber, a number of terminals mounted in the insulative housing, and an insulative block mounted to the insulative housing. Each terminal includes a mounting section mounted in the insulative housing, a contacting section protruding forwards from the mounting portion, and a soldering section protruding backwards from the mounting portion. The contacting sections are exposed to the chamber. The insulative block has a number of guiding ribs and a number of stopping ribs located behind the guiding ribs respectively. Two adjacent guiding ribs define a receiving slot for receiving the soldering section. The stopping rib has a top blocking section preventing the soldering sections from moving upwards. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068804 | DOWNHOLE TOOL FOR INCREASING A WELLBORE DIAMETER - A downhole tool for increasing a diameter of a wellbore disposed within a subterranean formation. The downhole tool includes an underreamer having a plurality of cutter blocks moveably coupled thereto that move radially-outward from a refracted state to an expanded state. The cutter blocks cut the subterranean formation to increase the diameter of the wellbore from a first diameter to a second diameter when in the expanded state. A formation weakening tool may be coupled to the underreamer. The formation weakening tool weakens a portion of the subterranean formation positioned radially-outward therefrom. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068805 | LINER DRILLING BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY LOCATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for locating a bottom hole assembly during liner drilling. The system and method employ a liner and a drill string. The liner may include a stop sub. The drill string may include a bottom hole assembly position indicator. In one or more embodiments, the bottom hole assembly position indicator is configured to engage the stop sub and arrest further advancement of the drill string. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068806 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN SITU, CONTINUOUS AND REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF MINERAL CONTENT IN DRILLING DEBRIS - A method and a system for in situ measuring and analyzing, in a continuous, non-intrusive manner in real-time, one or more compounds, typically minerals present in debris from drilling or some similar material, in powder, comminuted solids or slurry form is disclosed. The method and system provide real-time, non-intrusive, continuous in situ determination of the grade of valuable minerals present in drilling pits debris generated during excavation, with a relatively low measurement error. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068807 | Drill Head Clean Out Apparatus - A drill head clean out device having a clean out tool, a first bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the clean out tool is adapted to be positioned on the first end of the first bar, a coupling member having a first aperture adapted to receive the first bar when the first bar is in a vertical orientation, a second bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the coupling member has a second aperture adapted to receive a first end of the second bar when the second bar is in a horizontal orientation, and wherein the second end of the second bar is adapted to be positioned within an aperture in a base of a drill rig. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068808 | Electric Horizontal Directional Drilling Machine System - An electric horizontal directional drilling machine. An electric horizontal directional drilling machine is powered by an electric power assembly. The power assembly is made up of a fuel cell and inverter, or multiple fuel cells with synchronized inverters. The electric motor operates hydraulic pumps or works independently to rotate, advance and retract a drill string and downhole tool through the earth and operate various machine functions. Mechanical functions of the drilling machine may also be satisfied through the use of electric rotary actuators (e.g., motors) and linear actuators (e.g., linear motors and solenoids). | 2015-03-12 |
20150068809 | CORING TOOL INCLUDING CORE BIT AND DRILLING PLUG WITH ALIGNMENT AND TORQUE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A coring tool may comprise a core bit, and the core bit may comprise at least one cutting structure extending from adjacent an inner bore of the core bit to an outer gage of the core bit. A drill plug may be configured to close the inner bore of the core bit, and the drill plug may comprise at least one cutting structure. An indexing device may be disposed between the drill plug and the core bit. The indexing device may be configured to maintain a predetermined angular relationship between the core bit and the drill plug. The at least one cutting structure of the core bit and the at least one cutting structure of the drill plug may form a substantially continuous cutting structure at the predetermined angular relationship. Related methods of drilling with a coring tool. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068810 | Apparatus for Preventing Separation of Downhole Motor from Drillstring - A separation catch mechanism disposed above a power section of a motor prevents full separation of lower components of the motor from upper components and an attached drillstring. An extension of the mechanism has a first end coupled to the rotor and has a second end disposed in a housing member beyond a seat. An expandable shoulder, such as a washer, disposed on the second end of the extension can be expanded thereon to engage the seat should housing components separate from one another on the motor. To expand the washer after being inserted during assembly past the seat, the second end of the extension has a tapered head on which the washer is disposed. The outside diameter of the washer is expanded on the tapered head by tightening a nut against the washer. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068811 | DOWNHOLE MOTOR WITH CONCENTRIC ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEM - A downhole motor rotary drive system including a housing, a rotor rotatably and coaxially disposed within the housing, and an annular space between the rotor and housing. The rotor includes first and second ends, a bore extending between the first and second ends, an inlet port extending from the bore to the annular space, and an outlet port extending from the annular space to the bore. A plurality of gates are disposed within the annular space, each configured to engage the rotor and the housing, and a plurality of lobes extend within the annular space such that the lobes and the gates divide the annular space into a plurality of chambers. A flow path is defined by the annular space between the inlet and outlet ports, and the rotor is configured to rotate relative to the housing when a fluid is circulated along the flow path. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068812 | CORING TOOLS INCLUDING CORE SAMPLE FLAP CATCHER AND RELATED METHODS - A core sample catcher for a coring tool includes at least one flap catcher member movably coupled to an inner barrel of the coring tool. The at least one flap catcher member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. A passageway extending through the inner barrel is at least substantially un-occluded by the at least one flap catcher member in the first position and at least partially occluded by the at least one flap catcher member in the second position. The core sample catcher also includes a piston member located and configured to retain the at least one flap catcher member in the first position. The piston member is sized and configured to release the at least one flap catcher member as the piston is forced upward within the inner barrel by the core sample. Components are provided and assembled to form core sample catchers. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068813 | REAMER BLADES EXHIBITING AT LEAST ONE OF ENHANCED GAGE CUTTING ELEMENT BACKRAKES AND EXPOSURES AND REAMERS SO EQUIPPED - A downhole tool configured to enlarge a borehole may include at least one blade extending laterally from a central portion of the tool. The one or more blades may each include a gage portion, and cutting elements comprising substantially circular cutting faces may be affixed to each of the one or more blades. Each of the one or more cutting elements may include a cutting edge comprising an arcuate peripheral cutting face portion for contacting the borehole. Cutting faces of at least one cutting element on a gage portion of the at least one blade may exhibit a cutting face back rake angle greater than a cutting face back rake angle of cutting elements on at least one other portion of the at least one blade. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068814 | DRILL PIPE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - A drill pipe protector assembly comprising at least one protector sleeve ( | 2015-03-12 |
20150068815 | FIXED CUTTER DRILL BIT WITH MULTIPLE CUTTING ELEMENTS AT FIRST RADIAL POSITION TO CUT CORE - A fixed cutter drill bit may include a bit body having a bit centerline; a plurality of blades extending radially from the bit body and separated by a plurality of flow courses therebetween, each of the plurality of blades being spaced a radial distance from the bit centerline to define a core-forming region; a plurality of cutting elements disposed on the plurality of blades, the plurality of cutting elements comprising at least two coring cutting elements disposed on the plurality of blades, the at least two coring cutting elements being the radially innermost cutting elements on the plurality of blades. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068816 | ORIENTATION OF CUTTING ELEMENT AT FIRST RADIAL POSITION TO CUT CORE - A fixed cutter drill bit may include a bit body having a bit centerline; a plurality of blades extending radially from the bit body and separated by a plurality of flow courses therebetween, each of the plurality of blades being spaced a radial distance from the bit centerline to define a core-forming region; a plurality of cutting elements disposed on the plurality of blades, the plurality of cutting elements comprising at least one coring cutting elements disposed on at least one of the plurality of blades, the at least one coring cutting elements being the radially innermost cutting element on the plurality of blades, wherein a coring angle of the coring cutting element is less than a inner cone angle thereof. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068817 | THERMALLY STABLE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a cutting element includes subjecting a mixture of diamond particles and a carbonate material to high-pressure high-temperature sintering conditions to form a sintered carbonate-polycrystalline diamond body having a diamond matrix of diamond grains bonded together and carbonates residing in the interstitial regions between the diamond grains, the carbonate material having a non-uniform distribution throughout the diamond matrix. The carbonate-polycrystalline diamond body is subjected to a controlled temperature, a controlled pressure condition or a combination thereof, to effect an at least partial decomposition of the carbonate material. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068818 | FOOD PRODUCT SCALE - A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068819 | FOOD PRODUCT SCALE - A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068820 | FOOD PRODUCT SCALE - A scale includes a weigh station for receiving items to be weighed, an operator interface configured to display information associated with scale operations and a controller operably coupled to the operator interface to effect display of information. The operator interface may be in the form of a touch-screen display that is used to facilitate ease of use and scale adjustment. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068821 | Storage Facility for Articles Having a Load State Device and a User Detection Device - The present disclosure relates to a storage facility for articles, comprising at least one load state detection device and at least one user detection device. The user detection device is configured to record a time period of at least one user in front of the storage facility, a time period up to removal of at least one article from and/or loading of the storage facility with at least one article by the at least one user, and/or a time period of at least one user in front of the storage facility without removal from and/or loading of the storage facility. The load state detection device is configured to detect a loading of and/or removal from the storage facility. The present disclosure further relates to a computer network having at least one such storage facility and to a method for detecting usage of such a storage facility. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068822 | WEIGHT ASSEMBLY - A test weight system includes a first assembly having a first body member and a plurality of ear members arranged about the first body member. The test weight system also includes a second assembly interlocked with the first assembly, the second assembly having a second body member defining a plurality of slots. A portion of each ear member extends through one of the plurality of slots. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068823 | UNDERCARRIAGE FOR A POWER MACHINE - This disclosure is related to undercarriages for power machines that have tracks as tractive elements. In some embodiments, an adjustable idler mounting structure for an idler pulley in a track assembly is disclosed. In other embodiments, a roller mounting structure for attaching a roller to a track frame is disclosed. In yet other embodiments, an idler pulley is disclosed. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068824 | POWERTRAIN SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A powertrain system for driving a vehicle comprises an engine, a transaxle including a hydraulic motor, a hydraulic pump separated from the hydraulic motor, and a gearbox joined to the hydraulic pump. The engine includes an engine output shaft extended in the lateral direction of the vehicle. The hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor are fluidly connected to each other so as to constitute a hydrostatic transmission. The gearbox supports a PTO shaft. The gearbox incorporates gears for drivingly connecting the engine output shaft to the hydraulic pump, and for drivingly connecting the engine output shaft to the PTO shaft extended in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068825 | STRUCTURAL AIR GUIDE HAVING MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR A TECHNICAL FRONT SURFACE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SAME - A structural air guide configured to be built into a front of a vehicle in an engine compartment of the vehicle. The air guide forms a substantially rectangular structure including a front surface, a rear surface, and an upper edge, and the structure including at least one built-in radiator and a mechanism securing the radiator to the structure of the vehicle. The rear surface forms a housing for receiving a cooling module including at least the radiator, the module including a sealing mechanism that co-operates with the housing. The upper edge includes at least one zone for securing equipment of the technical front surface. The housing for the cooling module, which is located behind the structural air guide, can receive the module in one of at least two positions, namely forward or rearward. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068826 | VEHICLE - A vehicle having a battery mounted thereon is provided. The battery includes a cell group having a plurality of cells, each of the cells including an electrolytic solution and a power-generating element within a case of cylindrical shape, and a holding member holding each of the cells in a diameter direction of the cell, wherein the cell group is placed in an area inside an edge of the holding member when viewed from a height direction of the vehicle. Each of the cells can be arranged to extend in the height direction of the vehicle. The holding member may be a heat dissipation plate allowing heat exchange between the cells. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068827 | SNOWMOBILE FUEL TANK - A snowmobile has a frame having a tunnel, an engine supported by the frame, at least one ski connected to the frame, a drive track operatively connected to the engine and disposed at least in part below the tunnel, and a fuel tank connected to a top of the tunnel. The fuel tank defines a passage extending therethrough from a top of the fuel tank to a bottom of the fuel tank. The passage is adapted for receiving a battery therein | 2015-03-12 |
20150068828 | FOLDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Foldable electrical vehicles and related charging infrastructure are described. The foldable electrical vehicle generally includes three structural armatures (front and rear wheel-bearing armatures and a seat-bearing armature) that are pivotally interconnected along their lengths such that they may be pivoted between a closed position wherein the three armatures are disposed roughly parallel to each other in a compact folded configuration, and an open riding configuration wherein an angular relation is formed between the armatures. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068829 | BODY FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - A body frame structure for a saddle type vehicle includes a pair of left and right main frames extending rearward from a head pipe. A down frame extends downward from the head pipe, and a pair of left and right reinforcement members range between the main frame and the down frame. Each of the reinforcement members is formed in a roughly U-shaped form in sectional view, and ranges between the main frame and the down frame in the state where an opening portion of its roughly U-shaped sectional form is oriented inward in the vehicle width direction. Its end portions are welded respectively to the main frame and the down frame. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068830 | SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - Left and right radiators in a saddle type vehicle are formed in a trapezoidal shape and disposed such that a shorter one of two side portions of each of the radiators which extend in parallel or substantially in parallel to each other as viewed in front elevation is positioned at the inner side in the vehicle widthwise direction. A longer one of the side portions is disposed at the outer side in the vehicle widthwise direction. Forward projections of an exhaust pipe projecting forwardly from an engine pass below the shorter side portions at the inner side in the vehicle widthwise direction of the radiators. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068831 | DRIVE UNIT FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A drive unit for a hybrid vehicle which has a front axle and a rear axle, having an internal combustion engine, which is arranged in the region of the front axle, for driving at least the rear axle, an electric machine for driving the front axle, and a front axle differential which has an input member for receiving a drive power output from the electric machine, and two output members for coupling to a respective wheel of the front axle. The electric machine and the front axle differential are arranged along the front axle on opposed sides of the internal combustion engine, the electric machine being coupled in drive terms to the input member of the front axle differential via a connecting shaft which is guided through an oil sump of the internal combustion engine. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068832 | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE MODULAR SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A rear subframe assembly, for use in a vehicle, includes a first and second side member that are coupled to a front cross member, a lower cross member, and an upper cross member. First and second gussets are provided to reinforce joints between each of the first and second side members and the front cross member. A motor mount portion for mounting a motor thereon is located between the side members and includes a first and second motor bracket each coupled to the front cross member through an isolator and to one of the side members through an isolator, the isolators for isolating the motor from vibration. A fuel tank mounting portion for mounting a fuel tank onto the subframe member is also provided. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068833 | STEERING DEVICE - In order to provide a steering device capable of inhibiting generation of abnormal sound without a complicated structure, the steering device is provided with a wheel gear connected to an output shaft which transmits an output to a turning wheel and a worm gear engaging with the wheel gear and capable of transmitting power generated by a motor to the wheel gear, and a rotational speed of the motor is made lower than that during normal operation, at the time driving of the stopped motor is started or at the time a rotational direction of the worm gear is reversed. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068834 | Resonance Generating Muffler - In accordance with at least one embodiment: a muffler with a case (comprised of at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and a body), and elongated members comprised of material capable of a predetermined resonance. The elongated members have sufficient length after their final point of attachment to vibrate when exposed to flowing exhaust gasses. This vibration results in resonance that is noise canceling and/or sound enhancing. The muffler may also contain any combination of sound baffles, sound absorbent material, and other sound altering devices. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068835 | MUFFLER SHELL FOR USE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - A muffler shell ( | 2015-03-12 |
20150068836 | Acoustic Core Which Can Be Built Into A Structure - An acoustic core which can be built into a structure, such as a door or partition, in order to enable the structure to have good sound absorption and/or sound insulation properties. The core includes a multilayer substrate which has a soundproofing effect and which is mounted between two outer parts, the multilayer substrate and the outer parts being attached together so as to form a whole. The multilayer substrate includes an upper layer consisting of a polymer film, a central layer consisting of a polymeric and/or oxidized bitumen optionally having a reinforcement, and a lower layer consisting of aggregate from recycled tires. The outer parts are made of wood, wood derivatives, metal, or a plastic material, and are each provided with grooves or wedges in order to prevent full surface contact with the multilayer substrate and thereby enhance the desired soundproofing effect. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068837 | THIN PANEL FOR ABSORBING ACOUSTIC WAVES EMITTED BY A TURBOJET ENGINE OF AN AIRCRAFT NACELLE, AND NACELLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A PANEL - The present disclosure relates to a thin panel for absorbing sound waves emitted by a turbofan of an aircraft nacelle. The thin panel includes a plate capable of vibrating so as to convert the waves into evanescent waves. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068838 | NOISE CONTROL DEVICE - A noise control flooring system includes a resilient layer of extruded polymer monofilaments and a porous separation layer overlying at least a portion of the resilient layer. The porous separation layer carries a floating solid substrate layer thereupon and enhances the speed of drying of the floating solid substrate layer. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068839 | Roof Climbing Tool - A tool for engaging a roof includes a peak engagement member for engaging a first surface of the roof, and an operator climbing member including an elongated central body and a plurality of spaced apart step handles mounted on the central body. The operator climbing member is configured for engaging the second surface of the roof and is operatively connected to the peak engagement member. | 2015-03-12 |
20150068840 | PLATFORM FOR ACCESSING A HYDRAULIC MACHINE AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING AND DISASSEMBLING SUCH A PLATFORM IN A SUCTION TUBE - This platform provides access to a hydraulic machine via a suction tube. This hydraulic machine belongs to an installation for converting hydraulic energy into mechanical or electrical energy, or reciprocally. The platform includes a load-bearing element designed to slide along a longitudinal axis in order to enter an opening in the suction tube, said load-bearing element having an extremity that is designed to be immobilized in the suction tube and floor elements that are placed on the load-bearing element. At least some of the floor elements are articulated with the load-bearing element about axes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, while these floor elements can be rotated about these axes between a folded configuration and a deployed configuration and define at least a portion of a floor of the platform. | 2015-03-12 |