| 19th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20130112357 | Overhead Roll-Up Door Having At Least Two Motors - An overhead roll-up door assembly for a vertically moving door to permit and prohibit access to an opening, the door assembly having a flexible door panel, a shaft capable of rotating to vertically move the flexible door panel, and at least two motors configured to rotate the shaft. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112358 | POWERED SAFETY CURTAINS - Powered safety curtains are disclosed herein. An example safety barrier assembly to control access to equipment includes a track and a barrier including a receptacle. The barrier is to be moveable within the track between an open position and a closed position. The open position is to enable access to the equipment, the closed position to substantially prevent access to the equipment. The example safety barrier assembly also includes a sensor to identify when the safety barrier is in the closed position and a securing device comprising a portion to be received by the receptacle when the barrier is identified as being in the closed position. An interaction between the portion and the receptacle is to prevent the barrier from moving out of the closed position. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112359 | PRODUCT AND PROCESSES FROM AN INTEGRATED FOREST BIOREFINERY - An omnibus process of pulping and bleaching lignocellulosic materials in which a charge of a lignocellulosic material is biopulped and/or water extracted prior to pulping and bleaching. The lignocellulosic material may be mechanically pulped and bleached in the presence of an enzyme that breaks lignin-carbohydrate complexes. The aqueous extract in embodiments including a water extract step is separated into acetic acid and hemicellulose sugar aqueous solutions. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112360 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER OR BOARD - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing paper or board, wherein paper or board pulp is diluted with acidic water and wherein the pH value of the pulp is raised with an alkali simultaneously with increasing the solids content of the pulp by filtration, compression and evaporation on the wire, press and drying sections, and, at the same time, filler is precipitated from the acidic water into the paper or board structure. The invention also relates to moistening of paper or board, with a dry matter content of over 40%, in acidic water, after which the pH value is raised with an alkali, and the paper or board is dried, or it is dried after the moistening without raising the pH value. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112361 | WIRE FOR PAPERMAKING OF MICROFIBROUS CELLULOSE-CONTAINING SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROFIBROUS CELLULOSE-CONTAINING SHEET - A wire for papermaking of a microfibrous cellulose-containing sheet includes a base that has water permeability and a porous coating layer that is provided on at least one surface of the base, wherein the porous coating layer contains a porous pigment, an adhesive and a hydrophobizing agent. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112362 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DESULFURIZING AGENT - The present invention relates to a desulfurizing agent of improved oxidation resistance, ignition resistance and productivity, and a method for manufacturing the desulfurizing agent. The desulfurizing agent may include a plurality of magnesium-aluminum alloy grains with grain boundaries, and a compound of one selected from consisting of magnesium and aluminum and one selected from consisting of alkaline metal and alkaline earth metal, the compound exists in the grain boundaries and is not inside but outside of the magnesium-aluminum alloy grains. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112363 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DIE CASTING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING DIE CASTING DEVICE - A temperature control device ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112364 | CASTING SYSTEM WITH A DEVICE FOR APPLYING FLUID ON A CAST STRIP - A casting system ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112365 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF METAL ELONGATED PRODUCTS - An apparatus for producing elongated rolled products contains a steelmaking station for producing liquid metal having at a first production rate, a rolling mill having a second production rate, and a continuous casting station located between the steelmaking station and the rolling mill. The continuous casting station contains at least two casting lines, each line being operable to produce elongated intermediate products. A first casting line is directly aligned with the rolling mill to feed the rolling mill with casted products, and at least one second casting line not aligned with the rolling mill and not feeding the rolling mill. The apparatus further contains a varying device for varying simultaneously the production rate of the first casting line and the production rate of the at least one second casting line depending on a difference between the steelmaking station production rate and the rolling mill production rate. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112366 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL PART BY SELECTIVELY MELTING A POWDER - A method of fabricating a metal part by selectively melting a powder, the method including: building up layer by layer on a plate and simultaneously with the part, at least one holder and support element for the part, the element being spaced apart and distinct from the part and being separated therefrom by a gap filled with non-melted powder; after the part has been made completely, removing at least some of the powder remaining in the gap between the part and the element, for example by suction, blowing, or vibration; and separating the part from the plate. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112367 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF COOLING FAN IN WELDING OR CUTTING SYSTEM - A welding or cutting power system having a signal conversion module, which receives an AC input signal and converts the AC input signal to an output signal. The output signal is output to a load. The signal conversion module comprises at least one component which increases in temperature during operation of the signal conversion module, and a cooling fan is used to cool the at least one component of the signal conversion module. A motor is coupled to the fan to operate said cooling fan. The power system also includes a temperature sensor, which senses a temperature of the at least one component and generates a temperature feedback signal. The system further includes a fan controller that controls a rotational speed of the fan based on at least the temperature feedback signal. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112368 | GEOTHERMAL WELL LOOP - The present invention provides a continuous loop associated with a geothermal heat exchange system which, at once increases the heat transfer between the circulating water and the well bore by virtue of its larger surface area in contact with the bore (occupying a full 70% of the bore area), and yet at the same time is suitable for insertion into a bore in the earth. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112369 | POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE COOLING APPARATUS - An IPM cooling apparatus includes a cooling unit having a cooling fluid channel, and a mounting unit fixed to the cooling unit. A wall portion of the cooling unit, which portion faces the cooling fluid channel, has a mounting surface on which the IPM is mounted. The mounting unit is composed of a heat transfer plate formed of a thermally conductive material and joined to the mounting surface of the cooling unit, and a male screw component which has a plate-like head portion and a male screw portion. The plate-like head portion is caused to bite into the lower surface of the heat transfer plate so as to form a recess on the lower surface. The late-like head portion is fitted into the recess formed on the lower surface such that the plate-like head portion does not project from the lower surface and is prevented from rotating. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112370 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TABLETS CONTAINING AMMONIUM NITRATE - A method for producing tablets containing ammonium nitrate, including dripping a product melt containing ammonium nitrate with a drop former having a rotating, pierced drum and a nozzle strip contacting an inner face of the pierced drum, so that the product melt is pressed through openings of the pierced drum. The method additionally includes placing the product drops on a circulating cooling conveyor belt, and solidifying the product drops during the transport on the cooling conveyor belt by cooling and removing the solidified product drops from the cooling conveyor belt. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112371 | EXHAUST GAS HEAT RECOVERY HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A LOBED TUBE COIL - An exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) heat exchanger, for recovering waste heat from the hot exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine, having a housing and a cylindrical body disposed within the housing. The cylindrical body defines a central passageway and together with the housing defines an annular passageway for the flow of hot exhaust gases. A bypass means is disposed within the central passageway and adapted to selectively by-pass at least a portion of the exhaust gas from the central passageway to the annular passageway. The EGHR heat exchanger also includes at least one fluid tube extending along a tube axis and having at least one lobe extending the length of the tube thereby defining a lobed tube. The lobed tube is twisted about the tube axis forming a twisted lobed tube which is then coiled about the longitudinal axis within the annular exhaust gas passageway. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112372 | FLAT HEAT PIPE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a flat heat pipe which has a structure integrated with a heat sink, and a facilitated fabrication method thereof. The flat heat pipe includes: a flat body portion including a plurality of heat sink fins formed on an outer surface thereof, and a plurality of through-holes formed therein and being separated by at least one separation film; and at least one groove formed in at least one surface from among a top surface and a bottom surface of one side portion of each of the plurality of through-holes. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112373 | COOLING DEVICE WITH A PLURALITY OF FIN PITCHES - It is an object to provide a cooling device with an increased leeward cooling capacity without increasing the number of heat radiation fins to be installed and the amount of cooling air. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112374 | HEAT TRANSFER DEVICES - Heat transfer devices are described. In one example, a heat transfer device for installation in a system having a heat generating element within the system away from which heat is to be transferred is described. The heat transfer device includes a heat pipe having a first portion, a second portion, and a working fluid contained within the heat pipe for transferring heat from the first portion to the second portion. The first portion is disposed in proximity with the heat generating element. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. At least part of the second portion is disposed outside the system to dissipate heat from the heat generating element and the second portion may be variably extended outside the system. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112375 | EVAPORATOR FOR LOOPED HEAT PIPE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An evaporator for a looped heat pipe (LHP) system, in which a working fluid circulates to cool heat generating electronic components that generate heat during operation, the evaporator including: a body comprising an inlet through which the working fluid enters and an outlet through which the working fluid is discharged; a sintered wick that is included in the body, wherein the sintered wick is formed by sintering a metal powder, and a plurality of pores are formed in the sintered wick; and an additional layer that is formed on a vaporization surface of the sintered wick where evaporation of the working fluid occurs, wherein a plurality of through holes are formed in the additional layer such that the working fluid changed into a vapor state passes through the additional layer after passing the sintered wick. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112376 | HEAT PIPE SYSTEM - A heat pipe apparatus having a sintered lattice wick structure includes a plurality of wicking walls having respective length, width and heights and spaced in parallel to wick liquid in a first direction along the respective lengths, the respective lengths being longer than the respective widths and the respective heights, the plurality of wicking walls being adjacent to one another and spaced apart to form vapor vents between them, a plurality of interconnect wicking walls to wick liquid between adjacent wicking walls in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a vapor chamber encompassing the sintered lattice wick structure, the vapor chamber having an interior condensation surface and interior evaporator surface, wherein the plurality of wicking walls and the plurality of interconnect wicking walls are configured to wick liquid in first and second directions and the vapor vents communicate vapor in a direction orthogonal to the first and second directions. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112377 | HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE AND HEAT-DISSIPATING SYSTEM - A heat-dissipating device and a heat-dissipating system are provided. The heat-dissipating system includes a driver, a heat-exchanger and a heat-dissipating device. The heat-exchanger is communicated to the driver and includes a body, a hydrophobic membrane and a cover. The body has an inlet, an outlet and a channel. Both ends of the channel exposed on a body's surface are respectively communicated to the inlet and the outlet, the inlet and outlet are communicated respectively to the driver and heat-exchanger. The membrane is disposed on the body's surface and covers the channel. The cover combines with the body and has a chamber and an exhaust port. The membrane separates the channel from the chamber communicated to the exhaust port communicated to the heat-exchanger. The driver drives a working fluid to the heat-dissipating device, and the fluid further goes to the heat-exchanger from the heat-dissipating device and then back to the driver. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112378 | System and Method for Cooling Information Handling Resources - In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of one or more pumps and a heat exchanger of a fluidic network may be fluidically coupled to its respective adjacent fluidic conduits such that it may be removed from and replaced in the chassis without discharging cooling fluid present in other fluidic components of the chassis. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112379 | SUPER-HYDROREPELLENT COATING COMPOSITION, SUPER-HYDROREPELLENT COATING LAYER INCLUDING CURED PRODUCT OF THE SUPER-HYDROREPELLENT COATING COMPOSITION, AND HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE SUPER-HYDROREPELLENT COATING LAYER - A super-hydrorepellent coating composition including a nano structure, polyorganosiloxane, a cross-linker, and a catalyst; a super-hydrorepellent coating layer including a cured product of the super-hydrorepellent coating composition; and a heat exchanger including the super-hydrorepellent coating layer. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112380 | HEAT EXCHANGER - The heat exchanger uses multi-layer tubes, performing efficient heat exchange. Each heat transfer tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube. Header unit directs first fluid through gaps between the inner tube and the outer tube from outer circumferences of the inner tube. The header units are stacked in a top-bottom direction with gap-forming members therebetween, leaving predetermined gap portion. Furthermore, a header cover directs the second fluid through the inner tubes extending from the header units, and is fitted from the outer side, and the second fluid is introduced. With this configuration, the second fluid flowing from the header cover is directed through the inside of the inner tubes and over outer surfaces of the outer tubes along the axial direction via the gap portions, enabling heat exchange to be performed from both inside and outside of the outer tubes. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112381 | HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICE WITH IMPROVED SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING COOLANT FLUID - A heat exchange device comprises plural tubes arranged parallel to one another to form one or more tube bundles inserted axially in a cylindrical shell. A first fluid supplied through one or more first inlet holes at a first end of the cylindrical shell and oriented axially, flows inside the tubes and a second fluid, supplied through a second inlet hole, flows inside the cylindrical shell to effect heat transfer with the first fluid through the tube walls. One end of the tubes is connected to a tube plate at first inlet hole(s), which separates the second fluid from the first fluid. At least two impingement plates, each provided with plural through holes, are placed in succession between each first inlet hole and the tube plate. The impingement plates are parallel to one another and orthogonal to the cylindrical shell central axis to distribute the first fluid inside the tubes. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112382 | EXHAUST GAS EVAPORATOR - An evaporator, in particular an exhaust gas evaporator for an exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle, is provided that includes a plate sandwich structure having a plurality of fluid-guiding plate elements stacked on top of one another for guiding a first fluid, wherein at least one rib, in particular a corrugated rib, is disposed between two plate elements for guiding a second fluid, wherein a plate element comprises at least one cover element covering a flow channel and a flow channel plate unit, wherein the flow channel plate unit comprises at least one flow channel plate having flow channels in order to guide the first fluid from an inlet to an outlet. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112383 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PLATE WITH PASSAGE, PLATE WITH PASSAGE, TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT PLATE, COLD PLATE, AND SHOWER PLATE - A plate with a passage and the like capable of shortening a process time than a previous one and of suppressing leakage from or contamination to the passage are provided. The plate with the passage is a plate in which the passage for causing a fluid to circulate therein is formed, and includes a body plate formed of a metal or an alloy and in which a groove serving as the passage is provided, a cover plate that covers the groove, and a deposition layer that is formed such that metal or alloy powder is accelerated with a gas and is sprayed on the body plate and the cover plate in a solid phase, and covers the cover plate. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112384 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Provided are a heat exchanger that does not impede downsizing and removes water in the heat absorbing pipe adequately with a simple configuration even when the reduction in diameter of the heat absorbing pipe is made. A heat exchanger | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112385 | Cooling Structure - An improved cooling structure comprises a cooling means and a base plate. The cooling means is provided with a plurality of connection portions extending outwardly. The connection portions are capable of being affixed to a first frame and a second frame, each frame being provided with a colored region. The base plate is capable of being fixedly assembled to the first and second frames. The base plate is provided with an application zone, which can be formed into a literal, figurative, or mesh-like pattern. The base plate can be made of acrylic, plastic such as PC or ABS, bamboo, ceramic material, non-metal, or metal. In use, a user may choose a base plate having a pattern according to his or her preference, and cut the base plate into a final plate suitable to a notebook. Thereafter, the base place can be assembled or replaced conveniently. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112386 | HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - A heat dissipating device includes a base and a plurality of heat dissipating layers. The base has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. The heat dissipating layers are formed on the first surface of the base in sequence. Each heat dissipating layer has at least one heat dissipating structure, which includes a heat storage/dissipation area and a heat conductive area. The heat storage/dissipation area surrounds the heat conductive area, and a gap is configured between the heat storage/dissipation area and the heat conductive area. The heat storage/dissipation areas of two adjacent heat dissipating layers contact with each other, while the heat conductive areas of two adjacent heat dissipating layers contact with each other. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112387 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a first heat sink and a second heat sink connected to each other. Each of the first and second heat sinks includes a base and a plurality of fins extending from the base. The base of the first heat sink forms a rib on a lateral face thereof, and the base of the second heat sink defines a groove in a lateral face thereof. The rib is received in the groove to connect the first heat sink with the second heat sink. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112388 | HEAT SINK - Disclosed herein is a heat sink including: a first region connected to a cooling water introduction part and having a plurality of first pins arranged therein; and a second region connected to a cooling water discharge part and having a plurality of second pins arranged therein. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112389 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVE SHEET, METHOD OF PRODUCING THERMAL CONDUCTIVE SHEET AND HEAT RELEASING DEVICE - The thermal conductive sheet of the present invention includes a base sheet and, on one surface of the base sheet, a metal foil (C) that has a thickness of from 1 to 30% of a thickness of the base sheet. The base sheet includes a binder component (A) that exhibits elasticity at room temperature and a graphite powder (B) that has anisotropy, and the graphite powder (B) is oriented in a thickness direction. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112390 | VEHICLE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A vehicle heating and air conditioning system basically includes an interior/exterior air introducing structure, a heating device, a driving end time acquiring section and an interior/exterior air switching control section. The interior/exterior air introducing structure switches the flow of cabin intake air between an interior air recirculation mode and an exterior air introducing mode. The heating device heats the cabin intake air being introduced by the interior/exterior air introducing structure. The driving end time acquiring section estimates a driving end time corresponding to a point in time at which driving of a vehicle is predicted to end. The interior/exterior air switching control section switches the interior/exterior air introducing structure from the exterior air introducing mode to the interior air recirculation mode during a period of time from a prescribed point in time until the driving end time to restrict windshield fogging while in the interior air recirculation mode. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112391 | BITUMEN OUTBREAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A method for removing insoluble contaminants from a heat exchange system is disclosed. The method may be a single-pass system or a system incorporating a plurality of apparatuses in parallel. The method measures the pressure drop across a filter and purges contaminants based on the measured pressure drop. The method is particularly applicable to detecting and removing bitumen from a heat exchange system. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112392 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN AIR COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS - A method, apparatus and system for temperature control of a fluid in an air cooled heat exchanger (ACHE). Certain embodiments may involve measuring a discharge fluid temperature of a fluid discharged from the ACHE, reducing a fan speed and at least partially closing an air intake and/or an air exhaust of the ACHE when the discharge fluid temperature meets a discharge fluid temperature criterion to reduce cooling of the fluid in a tube bundle of the ACHE, measuring a plenum chamber air temperature, and injecting heated air proximate the tube bundle when the plenum chamber air temperature meets a plenum air temperature criterion to avoid overcooling of the tube bundle fluid. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112393 | ULTRA HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC SUBLEVEL PIPE CUTTER - An ultra-high pressure (UHP) cutting device for insertion into a wellbore for cutting the casing of the wellbore from within the wellbore is provided. The cutting device comprises a UHP hose connector for connection with a UHP hose in communication with a fluid source; a rotatable UHP tube with a top end in fluid communication with the UHP hose connector and a bottom end opposite the top end; a rotating means in operational communication with the UHP tube for rotating the UHP tube during operation of the cutting device; and a cutter head in fluid communication with the bottom end of the UHP tube. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112394 | Oilfield Application of Solar Energy Collection - Solar energy is collected and used for various industrial processes, such as oilfield applications, e.g. generating steam that is injected downhole, enabling enhanced oil recovery. Solar energy is indirectly collected using a heat transfer fluid in a solar collector, delivering heat to a heat exchanger that in turn delivers heat into oilfield feedwater, producing hotter water or steam. Solar energy is directly collected by directly generating steam with solar collectors, and then injecting the steam downhole. Solar energy is collected to preheat water that is then fed into fuel-fired steam generators that in turn produce steam for downhole injection. Solar energy is collected to produce electricity via a Rankine cycle turbine generator, and rejected heat warms feedwater for fuel-fired steam generators. Solar energy is collected (directly or indirectly) to deliver heat to a heater-treater, with optional fuel-fired additional heat generation. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112395 | Top Drive Systems And Methods - Systems and methods for wellbore operations which employ a drive subsystem for rotating tubulars releasably connected to a hoist subsystem for moving tubulars, the hoist subsystem and the drive subsystem movable as a unit or the subsystems movable independently of each other and the subsystems independently dockable at selected locations in the derrick. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112396 | Seal for a Wellbore - A seal apparatus for closing a wellbore, the apparatus being universally deployable and capable of closing the wellbore even in the case of damage located beneath a present blowout preventer. The apparatus is based on the idea of introducing a seal into the wellbore in order to close it off to avoid damage from a rising fluid. For this purpose, the seal has at least one apron, or a capsule. An opening of the apron, or distending of the capsule, causes a non-positive and/or positive connection to be produced in respect to the wall of the wellbore such that the wellbore is closed. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112397 | Spiral Whipstock for Low-Side Casing Exits - A whipstock features a spiral ramp so that, in a horizontal run, access to a milled window with other tools is not impeded because such tools can traverse onto the ramp and still be directed to the window. Angular rotation of the ramp can be at 180° or more and the pitch is selected to avoid getting the equipment being advanced into a bind. Optionally, a guide track can be configured into the whipstock ramp to help the mill follow the spiral path until the proper orientation is obtained and the track ends to allow separation of the mill from the track. A slot can be provided near the ramp upper end to aid in retrieval operations. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112398 | MODIFIED PACKER WITH NON-EXTRUSION RING - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a packer for use within a conduit, such as casing, having non-extrusion rings. The non-extrusion ring is comprised of rigid segments, a support ring and an elastic matrix. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112399 | Erosion Resistant Flow Nozzle for Downhole Tool - An erosion resistant nozzle is brazed to the surface of a tubular, such as a shunt tube of a wellscreen apparatus, for use in a wellbore. The nozzle is elongated and defines an aperture for communicating exiting flow from the tubular's port. The lead end of the nozzle disposed downstream of the exiting flow can be lengthened to prevent erosion to the tubular. The lead endwall of the nozzle's aperture can be angled relative to the nozzle's length and can be rounded. The nozzle can be composed of an erosion resistant material or can be composed of a conventional material having an erosion resistant coating or plating thereon. Being elongated with a low height, the nozzle can have a low profile on the tubular, and the aperture's elongating can be increased or decreased to increase or decrease the flow area through the nozzle. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112400 | WELLBORE FLUID TREATMENT AND METHOD - A wellbore screen including: an apertured base pipe; an intermediate filtering layer including a plurality of metal fibers wrapped helically around the apertured base pipe and a fluid tracing filament wrapped helically about the apertured base pipe, the fluid tracing filament including a filament structure and a tracer carried by the filament structure, the tracer being entrainable in produced fluids in a wellbore environment; and an outer apertured shell over the intermediate layer. A method for producing a wellbore screen, the method comprising: forming a filter tube by wrapping an intermediate layer, including a metal wool fiber strip and a fluid tracing filament, about an apertured base pipe in a helical arrangement under tension; positioning the filter tube within the long bore of an outer apertured sleeve; and securing the outer apertured sleeve and the filter tube together. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112401 | DOWNHOLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION AND GENERATION - Procedures and devices are described for electric energy generation from electrochemical use of substances for powering downhole devices. According to some other embodiments procedures and devices are described for electric energy generation from nuclear decay for powering downhole devices. According to some embodiments, the types of devices being powered are untethered or otherwise cannot benefit from direct power transmission from the surface. Examples of devices include small devices in downhole environments. Other examples of devices are sensors and other hardware such as flow control valves installed during completion. According to one example permanent and/or semi-permanent monitoring sensors make use of the energy generation techniques described herein. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112402 | Method for Forming a Geothermal Well - Methods for forming a geothermal well are provided. A method for forming a geothermal well can include drilling a first wellbore having a substantially linear segment connected to an arcuate segment. A second wellbore can be drilled to connect to a terminating end of the arcuate segment, thereby forming a wellbore loop. A thermally conductive tube can be disposed through the wellbore loop. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112403 | Multiple Electrical Connections To Optimize Heating For In Situ Pyrolysis - A method for heating a subsurface formation using electrical resistance heating is provided. The method includes placing a first electrically conductive proppant into a fracture within an interval of organic-rich rock. The first electrically conductive proppant has a first bulk resistivity. The method further includes placing a second electrically conductive proppant into the fracture. The second electrically conductive proppant has a second bulk resistivity that is lower than the first bulk resistivity, and is in electrical communication with the first proppant at three or more terminal locations. The method then includes passing an electric current through the second electrically conductive proppant at a selected terminal and through the first electrically conductive proppant, such that heat is generated within the fracture by electrical resistivity. The operator may monitor resistance and switch terminals for the most efficient heating. A system for electrically heating an organic-rich rock formation below an earth surface is also provided. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112404 | PREEMPTIVE SETPOINT PRESSURE OFFSET FOR FLOW DIVERSION IN DRILLING OPERATIONS - A method of controlling pressure in a well can include transmitting an instruction to change flow through an annulus formed radially between a drill string and a wellbore, and adjusting a pressure setpoint in response to the transmitting. A well drilling system can include a flow control device which varies flow through a drill string, and a control system which changes a pressure setpoint in response to an instruction for the flow control device to change the flow through the drill string. A method of controlling pressure in a well can include transmitting an instruction to divert flow from a drill string, and adjusting a pressure setpoint in response to the transmitting. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112405 | Consolidating Spacer Fluids and Methods of Use - Disclosed are spacer fluids and methods of use in subterranean formations. Embodiments may include use of consolidating spacer fluids in displacement of drilling fluids from a well bore annulus. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112406 | Methods for Characterizing Asphaltene Instability in Reservoir Fluids - A methodology for reservoir understanding that performs investigation of asphaltene instability as a function of location in a reservoir of interest. In the preferred embodiment, results derived as part of the investigation of asphaltene instability are used as a workflow decision point for selectively performing additional analysis of reservoir fluids. The additional analysis of reservoir fluids can verify the presence of asphaltene flocculation onset conditions and/or determine the presence and location of phase-separated bitumen in the reservoir of interest. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112407 | Obtaining Data From An Earth Model Using Functional Descriptors - There is provided a system and method for obtaining data corresponding to a physical property of interest from a three-dimensional (3D) earth model. An exemplary method comprises defining a region of interest in the 3D earth model via at least one functional descriptor. The exemplary method also comprises extracting data corresponding to the physical property of interest where the region of interest and the 3D earth model overlap. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112408 | PORTED PACKER - Disclosed is a packer that is ported to provide fluid communication through the packer between the wellbore annulus above the packer and the wellbore annulus below the packer. Such a ported packer can be used to allow for pressure testing the casing and/or for controlling a failed well. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112409 | Proppant particulates and methods of using such particulates in subterranean applications - The invention pertains to improved proppant particles comprising an aromatic polycondensation polymer having a glass transition temperature (T | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112410 | Subsurface Release Cementing Plug - A subsurface release plug release apparatus comprising a mandrel comprising a bottom plug portion, a top plug portion, a work string attachment portion, a first release portion between the bottom plug portion and the top plug portion, wherein the first release portion comprises a controlled strength segment configured to fail structurally and thereby release the bottom plug portion at a first fluid pressure, and a second release portion between the top plug portion and the work string attachment portion, wherein the second release portion is configured to release the bottom plug portion at a second fluid pressure, wherein the first fluid pressure is less than the second fluid pressure, a bottom plug body disposed about the bottom plug portion of the mandrel, and a top plug body disposed about the top plug portion of the mandrel. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112411 | PERFORATOR CHARGE HAVING AN ENERGETIC MATERIAL - A perforator charge includes a case, an explosive inside the case, and a liner to be collapsed by detonation of the explosive to form a perforating jet. The perforator charge also includes an energetic material to be activated in response to the detonation of the explosive. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112412 | Settable well tool and slips - A settable down hole tool is of increased drillability and/or of increased expansibility. The improvement in drillability can be caused by fracturing cast iron slips into a large number of small pieces that can be circulated out of a well without further reduction in size. The improvement in expansibility can be partially caused by providing an expander cone of increased hardness thereby allowing an increased angle on the expander cone and slips. The improvement in expansibility can be partially caused by increasing the thickness of the slips. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112413 | Controlled Release Breaker Composition for Oil Field Applications - The present invention relates to encapsulated breakers and the use of encapsulated breakers for breaking viscosified treatment fluids. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of providing a viscosified treatment fluid having a first viscosity having a gelling agent, a crosslinking agent, a proppant, an aqueous-base fluid, and an encapsulated breaker composition having an encapsulant that has a poly(meth)acrylate blend; introducing the viscosified treatment fluid in the subterranean formation; creating or enhancing a fracture in a subterranean formation; and allowing the encapsulated breaker composition to release the breaker so as to reduce the viscosity of the viscosified treatment fluid to a second viscosity. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112414 | Engineered Methods and Materials for Wellbore Strengthening in Subterranean Operations - A method of wellbore strengthening may include providing a wellbore strengthening fluid comprising a drilling fluid, a particulate, and a fiber; introducing the wellbore strengthening fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and forming a plug comprising the particulate and the fiber in a void near the wellbore, the plug being capable of maintaining integrity at about 1000 psi or greater overbalance pressure. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112415 | Compositions and Methods for Protecting Metal Surfaces from Corrosion - Guard bed compositions for protecting metal surfaces in a wellbore from corrosion may comprise a variety of constituent components. Exemplary guard bed compositions may include: one or more surfactants selected from the group comprising amine surfactants; one or more co-surfactants selected from the group comprising C3 to C15 alcohols; and one or more non-surfactant amines. Other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and an overbased detergent. Still other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid; one or more surfactants; one or more co-surfactants; and one or more non-surfactant amines. The one or more surfactants may be selected from the group comprising alkyl alkoxylated surfactants. Still further, exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and one or more associating surface active polymers selected from the group comprising amphiphilic polymers. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112416 | Compositions and Methods for Protecting Metal Surfaces from Corrosion - Guard bed compositions for protecting metal surfaces in a wellbore from corrosion may comprise a variety of constituent components. Exemplary guard bed compositions may include: one or more surfactants selected from the group comprising amine surfactants; one or more co-surfactants selected from the group comprising C3 to C15 alcohols; and one or more non-surfactant amines. Other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and an overbased detergent. Still other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid; one or more surfactants; one or more co-surfactants; and one or more non-surfactant amines. The one or more surfactants may be selected from the group comprising alkyl alkoxylated surfactants. Still further, exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and one or more associating surface active polymers selected from the group comprising amphiphilic polymers. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112417 | Compositions and Methods for Protecting Metal Surfaces from Corrosion - Guard bed compositions for protecting metal surfaces in a wellbore from corrosion may comprise a variety of constituent components. Exemplary guard bed compositions may include: one or more surfactants selected from the group comprising amine surfactants; one or more co-surfactants selected from the group comprising C3 to C15 alcohols; and one or more non-surfactant amines. Other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and an overbased detergent. Still other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid; one or more surfactants; one or more co-surfactants; and one or more non-surfactant amines. The one or more surfactants may be selected from the group comprising alkyl alkoxylated surfactants. Still further, exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and one or more associating surface active polymers selected from the group comprising amphiphilic polymers. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112418 | Composition and Methods for Protecting Metal Surfaces from Corrosion - Guard bed compositions for protecting metal surfaces in a wellbore from corrosion may comprise a variety of constituent components. Exemplary guard bed compositions may include: one or more surfactants selected from the group comprising amine surfactants; one or more co-surfactants selected from the group comprising C3 to C15 alcohols; and one or more non-surfactant amines. Other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and an overbased detergent. Still other exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid; one or more surfactants; one or more co-surfactants; and one or more non-surfactant amines. The one or more surfactants may be selected from the group comprising alkyl alkoxylated surfactants. Still further, exemplary guard bed compositions may comprise: a hydrocarbon fluid and one or more associating surface active polymers selected from the group comprising amphiphilic polymers. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112419 | PROCESS AND PROCESS LINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUID - A process and process line is provided for preparing a friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid at a central location which can be readily transported to an oil or gas well in a formation at a well site, comprising: preparing a mixture of polymer and water at the central location by shearing the polymer in the water in a high shear environment to create the friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid; pumping the friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid through a series of pumps and pipelines to the well site; and injecting the hydraulic fracturing fluid into the oil or gas well at a pressure sufficient to cause fracturing of the formation, | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112420 | BLOWOUT PREVENTOR ACTUATION TOOL - A tool for actuating a blow out preventer includes one or more connections for receiving hydraulic power from a remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”), a first pump for increasing pressure of an operating fluid for the blowout preventer (“BOP”), a second pump for increasing flow rate of the operating fluid, and a conductor for transporting the operating fluid to the BOP. The tool rapidly increases the pressure and flow rate of the fluid flowing to the BOP, and the BOP may be rapidly closed. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112422 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ACTUATOR - A technique facilitates actuation of a variety of tools in many types of environments. The actuation technique employs a closed conduit, such as a closed tube, arranged in a curvilinear structure. By applying a differential pressure to the closed conduit, the curvature of the curvilinear structure is changed. This change can be used to actuate a corresponding tool between desired operational positions. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112423 | VARIABLE FLOW RESISTANCE FOR USE WITH A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - A variable flow resistance system for use with a subterranean well can include a structure which displaces in response to a flow of a fluid composition, whereby a resistance to the flow of the fluid composition changes in response to a change in a ratio of desired to undesired fluid in the fluid composition. Another system can include a structure which rotates in response to flow of a fluid composition, and a fluid switch which deflects the fluid composition relative to at least two flow paths. A method of variably resisting flow in a subterranean well can include a structure displacing in response to a flow of a fluid composition, and a resistance to the flow of the fluid composition changing in response to a ratio of desired to undesired fluid in the fluid composition changing. Swellable materials and airfoils may be used in variable flow resistance systems. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112424 | FLUID DISCRIMINATION FOR USE WITH A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - A fluid discrimination system can include a fluid discriminator which selects through which of multiple outlet flow paths a fluid composition flows, the selection being based on a direction of flow of the fluid composition through the discriminator, and the direction being dependent on a fluid type in the fluid composition. Another fluid discriminator can include a structure which displaces in response to a fluid composition flow, whereby an outlet flow path of the fluid composition changes in response to a change in a ratio of fluids in the fluid composition. A method of discriminating between fluids can include providing a fluid discriminator which selects through which of multiple outlet flow paths a fluid composition flows in the well, the selection being based on a direction of flow of the fluid composition through the discriminator, and the direction being dependent on a ratio of the fluids in the fluid composition. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112425 | FLUID DISCRIMINATION FOR USE WITH A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - A fluid discrimination system can include a fluid discriminator which selects through which of multiple outlet flow paths a fluid composition flows, the selection being based on a direction of flow of the fluid composition through the discriminator, and the direction being dependent on a fluid type in the fluid composition. Another fluid discriminator can include a structure which displaces in response to a fluid composition flow, whereby an outlet flow path of the fluid composition changes in response to a change in a ratio of fluids in the fluid composition. A method of discriminating between fluids can include providing a fluid discriminator which selects through which of multiple outlet flow paths a fluid composition flows in the well, the selection being based on a direction of flow of the fluid composition through the discriminator, and the direction being dependent on a ratio of the fluids in the fluid composition. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112426 | RESETTABLE PRESSURE CYCLE-OPERATED PRODUCTION VALVE AND METHOD - A method of actuating multiple valves in a well can include applying one or more pressure cycles to the valves without causing actuation of any of the valves, and then reducing pressure applied to the valves, thereby resetting a pressure cycle-responsive actuator of each valve. A pressure cycle-operated valve for use in a well can include a closure member, a piston which displaces in response to pressure applied to the valve, and a ratchet mechanism which controls relative displacement between the piston and the closure member. The ratchet mechanism may permit relative displacement while one or more pressure cycles are applied to the valve, and the ratchet mechanism may prevent relative displacement in response to a pressure sequence of: a) a reduction in pressure applied to the valve, b) a predetermined number of pressure cycles applied to the valve, and c) an increase in pressure applied to the valve. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112427 | Split Ring Shift Control for Hydraulic Pulse Valve - A hydraulic pulse valve for use in downhole tools includes a split ring seal to limit the fluid flow available to shift a poppet in the valve from an open position to a closed position. The split ring seal provides relatively long and repeatable pressure pulses, which improve the effectiveness of the hydraulic pulse valve for borehole applications. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112428 | CIRCULATION SUB AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Techniques for continuously circulating fluid into a drill string are provided. These techniques involve a circulation sub ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112429 | ENHANCED ELECTROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF CONTROLLED ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL - A method for degrading a downhole article includes exposing the downhole article to a composition comprising a corrosive agent selected from a reducing sugar, ester, aminocarboxylic acid, or a combination thereof. The method also includes contacting the downhole article with the corrosive agent to degrade the downhole article. Additionally, a composition for degrading a downhole article includes water, salt, and a corrosive agent selected from a reducing sugar, ester, aminocarboxylic acid, or a combination thereof. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112430 | TOP DRIVE WITH MOUNTED WINCH - Present embodiments are directed to a top drive system equipped with a mounted winch configured to draw tubular or well equipment into alignment with a quill of the top drive system. The winch comprises a spool and a flexible line that extends from the spool and through channels in the top drive system, exiting through the quill. An attachment feature at the distal end of the flexible line couples the flexible line with the tubular or drilling equipment. Once this coupling has been established, the winch may rotate such that the flexible line retracts through the quill of the top drive system, drawing the tubular or well equipment into alignment with the quill. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112431 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECT DRIVE PUMP - A method and a system are provided for a direct drive pump for use in pumping fluids and/or quasi-fluids from one location to another. In the direct drive pump, bearings or bushings are optimally spaced, taking into account various operational considerations such as load, path, pressure, and tension. Further, bearings or bushings are coupled to the drive string, thus assisting in more efficient installation and de-installation. The bearings or bushings are not fixed to the production casing or drive tube. In embodiments, the drive tube can be vented, and the production fluid can be used as a lubricant for the system bearings. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112432 | Accelerator Mixture for Peroxide Hardener and Two-Component Mortar System Containing Same - An accelerator mixture for peroxide hardeners, in particular an accelerator mixture for an organic peroxide-curing resin mixture, a two-component mortar system containing the same for chemical fastening and use of the same for chemical fastening of anchoring elements in boreholes are disclosed. Using a mixture of bis-N-substituted p-toluidines with bis-N-substituted anilines or bis-N-substituted m-toluidines, it is possible to provide a mortar composition for chemical fastening of anchoring elements in boreholes, which will have an improved low-temperature curing and improved load ratings at high temperatures with an extended gel time. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112433 | INJECTOR HEAD - An injector head for feeding a tool string support member downhole is described. The injector head includes a first gripping device and a second gripping device. The first and second gripping devices are adapted to grip a tool string support member passing through an injector head passageway. The injector head further includes an actuator movable between a first position and a second position wherein, movement of the actuator between the first and second positions moves at least a portion of both of the first and second gripping devices towards or away from a passageway longitudinal axis. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112434 | Apparatus and method of forming a plug in a wellbore - A method of forming a plug in a wellbore includes disposing a work string in a wellbore. The work string includes a first tool comprising a port providing fluid communication between an interior space of the first tool to an exterior space to permit placement of a plug in a wellbore. The method includes introducing a first fluid volume via the work string to form a plug in the wellbore, and includes load testing the plug at least in part by applying an axial force on the plug with the work string to determine that the plug is set. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112435 | Completion Method for Stimulation of Multiple Intervals - A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Mechanical darts are designed for engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each mechanical dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of the specific flow control device associated with that mechanical dart. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112436 | Completion Method for Stimulation of Multiple Intervals - A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Hydraulic darts are designed for selective engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each hydraulic dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of a specific flow control device. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112437 | Removable Insert for a Horseshoe - A horseshoe connected to a hoof of a horse for use on different surfaces without removing the horseshoe from the horse. The horseshoe includes an insert removably connected to the horseshoe. The insert may be positioned within a recess located on the bottom surface of the horseshoe. The insert may have a toe grab for providing traction. A related method of inserting a toe grab to a horseshoe without removing the horseshoe from a horse. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112438 | SPRAY NOZZLE UNIT - The invention relates to a spray nozzle unit, in particular for spraying explosion risk areas in subsurface mining, and for use in ultra high speed fire suppression system at response times below 50 milliseconds, having a nozzle body. The nozzle body has a nozzle opening for ejecting spray liquid, allowing low water consumption, designed robustly, and allowing operation without compressed air. A closing means is disposed in the nozzle body for closing the nozzle opening in the non-pressurized state of the spray nozzle unit. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112439 | Method of extinguishing underground electrical fires - A unique method for suppressing the spread of and extinguishing underground electrical fires in confined areas such as tunnels and conduits. A super absorbent polymer is mixed with water to form a hydrated super absorbent polymer and this admixture is applied to an electrical fire. The admixture has superior fire suppression and extinguishing properties than the fire suppression and extinguishing properties of plain water. The admixture has the ability to cling to the object(s) to which it has been applied and both cool down the object(s) and block the fire from reaching the object(s). The super absorbent polymer and water admixture also encapsulates the noxious and toxic gases produced by electrical fires and prevents the release of these toxic gases into the atmosphere. Finally, the super absorbent polymer and water mixture retains the ash, particulates, and other byproducts of the electrical fire to enable a thorough cleanup. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112440 | Smart compact Indoor Firefighting Robot for Extinguishing a Fire at an Early Stage - The proposed invention is an indoor firefighting robot which has the capability to climb stairs and negotiate several types of floor materials inside buildings. it can withstand very high temperature up to 700 Celsius for as long as 60 minutes using multiple thermal insulation technique. It can communicate with trapped and injured persons inside the fire scene and can send back video and audio information describing the fire environment inside the building to the controller. It has also an insulated container at the rear with oxygen masks to help victims to breathe safely in the smoke environment in the early stage of the firefighting process. Several of these compact firefighting robots can be launched and can work together inside the room or multiple rooms under fire with assistance of remote control unit. The fire robot can avoid obstacles while trying to rescue injured victims. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112441 | AUTONOMOUS SELF-ACTUATED PLOUGHING IMPLEMENT - An implement has at least a first plow share in front, provided with an anti-rollback mechanism, and at least a second plow share in the rear, with another anti-rollback mechanism. The plow shares are interconnected by alternate approaching and distancing mechanisms. A telematic control unit based on a computer system that is assisted by a global positioning system, autonomously guides movement of the implement. A steering system formed by an oscillating support can rotate in a plane perpendicular to the advancement direction of the implement and lifts one of the plow shares in relation to the ground and moves it laterally. A power supply system using renewable energy or internal or external combustion engines is mounted on the implement. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112442 | ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112443 | ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112444 | Tractor Lift Arm Stabilizer - An apparatus for stabilizing at least two lift arms on a tractor has a center portion disposed below the power take-off of the tractor. A plurality of angled legs connect to and extend downwardly from the lift arms. A space is formed by the angled legs to allow for connection of an implement to the PTO of the tractor. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112445 | Tool caddy integrated within or attachable to a housing of a portable power tool for magnetic or mechanical support for screws, screwbits, and drillbits - An enhanced housing for portable power tools provides a magazine for accessories and consumables which conveniently holds screws, rapidly interchangeable screw bits, drill bits, and other light tools substantially on the power tool itself. A magnetic field generating module attached to, attachable, or integrated with a battery charger, a removable battery, or a handholdable powered drill or driver whereby one hand may support the power tool, various screws, screw bits, and drill bits while the other hand places or replaces screws, the screw bits, or drill bits without requiring a reachable shelf, table, garment, or pocket. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112446 | Handheld power tool having a drive motor operable via a manual switch - In a handheld power tool having a drive motor operable via a manual switch for driving a drive body which is associated with a mechanical percussion mechanism and coupled to a percussion member for driving an output shaft provided with a tool receptacle, and an operating mode switchover element which is designed to switch over between a normal operation and a percussion operation of the percussion mechanism and which is coupled to the drive body being associated with the drive body, an operating device is provided for operating the operating mode switchover element which is coupled to the manual switch and which is designed to enable a switchover of the operating mode switchover element between normal operation and the percussion operation of the percussion mechanism by operating the manual switch. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112447 | PORTABLE DRIVING DEVICE - A portable driving device for permanently driving stakes, survey flags, posts, or the like, of varying sizes and shapes, into the ground. The invention provides for powering the device by a pressurized fluid with a single power cylinder, a valve control assembly including a self-exhausting spool valve controlled by a rod that runs through the spool valve, and safety switches in series for controlling delivery of pressurized fluid to the driving device. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112449 | TORSION INCREASING PNEUMATIC TOOL PERCUSSION HAMMER - A pneumatic tool percussion hammer features motion ends of the percussion block of the percussion hammer with added configuration of a mass increasing part. The mass increasing part can help to increase the mass of the motion ends of the percussion block without increasing the overall size of the percussion block. Hence, the present invention can effectively increase the inertia force of the percussion block in motion, and consequently the torsion and instant acceleration of the percussion hammer, without the need to increase the overall size of the percussion hammer. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112450 | VIBRATION DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR A HANDLE OF A MACHINE THAT VIBRATES, AND A METHOD OF DAMPENING VIBRATIONS PRODUCED BY A MACHINE - A multi-segmented handle built in tiers, with vibration isolators separating one tier from the other tiers. The tier that connects via isolators with a machine base is the one to which the other tiers are attached. The tiers shape is circular or a series of circles to diminish the shock wave and each tiers tubes are filled with a vibration dampening element turning the tier into a harmonic absorber. Each tier has attachments to accommodate the isolators for attaching one tier to another tier. The shapes that the tiers take are not limited to circular but includes all shapes, curved or straight and the isolators include all types of isolators. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112451 | HANDLE PORTION OF HAND-HELD ELECTRIC TOOL - Three battery cells can be arranged such that one battery cell is situated on the front side of a handle portion and that the remaining two battery cells are situated on the rear side thereof while being arranged laterally side by side. Also, a handle portion can be generally of a triangular cross-sectional configuration whose apex portion is situated on the front side of the handle portion and whose base portion is situated on the rear side thereof; and the handle portion is grasped by bringing fingertips into contact with the apex portion ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112452 | Whizer a rechargable rotating power tool and padded attachment with multi purpose covers - A portable, hand held, electric, re-chargeable, rotating power tool, with three different size affixable heads and assorted covers used to complete tasks. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112453 | STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT OF A FILTER CASING - The present invention relates to a structural improvement of a filter casing comprising a base and a cover. The base contains an accommodating space to install a filter module, wherein two edges of the accommodating space are respectively integrated with at least two or more fasteners that extend by leaning inwards, making the cover assemble and cover up the opening of the accommodating space of the base, while two edges of the cover are integrated with at least two or more locking holes used to engage and fix the fasteners on the two edges of the accommodating space correspondingly, thus accelerating the assembly of components in a filter, reducing the assembly procedures and time and enhancing the quality and production of filters. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112454 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - A housing of an electronic device comprises an upper cover and a front panel secured to the upper cover. The upper cover includes a locking portion. The front panel includes a limiting portion corresponding to the locking portion. The locking portion includes at least one locking plate. The limiting portion defines at least one recess corresponding to the at least one locking plate. The at least one locking plate is locked to the recess for preventing the upper cover from deforming and moving to separate from the front panel. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112455 | PORT MEMBER OF SUPERCONDUCTING ACCELERATING CAVITY - Provided is a port member of a superconducting accelerating cavity, the entire size of which is reduced and which has enhanced working efficiency to achieve a lower manufacturing cost. In a pickup port ( | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112456 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER - An electrical outlet cover that is safe, accessible/removable and aesthetically pleasing in design can be used to cover outlets in older homes that may not be up to today's electrical codes, thus improving the safety of the home. The electrical outlet cover can also prevent children or pets from accessing any part of the wall outlet. The electrical cover can be designed to cover an entire electrical outlet, or can be designed to cover an unused half of a wall outlet. The electrical cover can be painted or designed similar to the wall to readily blend in with its surroundings. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112457 | WIRE GUIDE MEMBER - Forward and backward movement of a wire guide member in an axial direction of the wire guide member is restricted, by the wire guide member abuts on a distal end portion holding member and a proximal end portion holding member. The wire guide member is held by an intermediate holding member, the distal end portion holding member, and the proximal end portion holding member to allow insertion and forward and backward movement in the intermediate holding member, the distal end portion holding member, and the proximal end portion holding member. The wire guide member has elasticity. | 2013-05-09 |
| 20130112458 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTION OF A LIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED ON A SUPPORT IN AN ELECTRICAL BOX - Device for protection of a live element mounted on a support in an electrical distribution box, comprising an insulative cap adapted to cover the live element and retaining means adapted to retain the protection device fixed to the support. The protection device comprises an articulated junction adapted to couple the cap to the retaining means so that the cap is articulated relative to the retaining means in a first position in which the live element is electrically protected and a second position enabling access to the live element. | 2013-05-09 |
