20th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160138271 | Powered Shingle Remover - A device used to remove surface covering materials such as shingles. The device is comprised of an end handle having a plurality of switches and an anchoring mechanism, a handle shaft with a straight and curved portion, a secondary handle, and a base assembly. The anchoring mechanism can be used to secure the device to its work surface. The base assembly provides the mechanisms to automate the removal of shingles or other surface covering materials fastened using fasteners such as nails. The base assembly includes a blade assembly, a rotary support, a lever, a piston assembly, and a switch valve. The switch valve controls the routing of the fluid supply connected to the device. The device is powered by a supply of air or other fluid from a source such as a compressor. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138272 | OUTDOOR SUNSHADE AND ASSEMBLY - An outdoor sunshade that has at least one frame, wherein the frame comprises: a front frame member, two side frame members, and a rear frame member. The frame may also have one or more support frame members positioned at the shortest distance across the frame. The frame may also have a plurality of U-shaped connectors coupled only to two opposing sides of the frame, a plurality of L-shaped connectors coupled to a bottom surface of the frame, and solar screen material coupled to and stretched within the at least one frame. The outdoor sunshade may be hingedly mounted to a wall by a mounting assembly. And one or more sunshades may be hingedly coupled together, depending upon the size of the area that needs to be covered. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138273 | Panel and Mounting System - A composite panel system for attaching to a wall system includes a layer of continuous insulation covering the wall system and a plurality of vertical girts affixed the wall system such that the continuous insulation lays between the wall system and the vertical girts. Composite panels are mounted to a perimeter frame of extrusions, generally two horizontal and two vertical. The panel frame horizontal extrusions are mounted to the vertical girts by fasteners. In some embodiments, gypsum and a membrane are used in lieu of continuous insulation. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138274 | INTERLOCKING FLOOR PANELS WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE LOCKING PROFILES - A floating floor system includes a plurality of floor panels, each of the floor panels comprising a base layer, a wear layer forming an uppermost surface of the floor panel, a first locking edge portion having a first locking profile that includes a first channel having a first channel floor, the first locking edge portion being formed by the wear layer and the base layer, the first locking profile further comprising a first channel bed thickness measured between the uppermost surface and the first channel floor, and wherein the wear layer forms at least 5% of the first channel bed thickness, and a second locking edge portion having a second locking profile that includes a second vertical ridge, the second locking edge portion located opposite the first locking edge portion. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138275 | SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT SYSTEM WITH INTERLOCKING RESILIENT ANTI-SLIP SHOCK TILES - A modular energy absorbing system sandwiched between an impact-receiving upper surface and a lower foundation. The energy absorbing system has one or more interconnected modules that cooperate to absorb and distribute impact forces applied thereto. Each module has one or more frustoconical support structures. At least some of the frustoconical support structures have bases that underlie the upper impact-receiving surface such as a football field or a basketball court. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138276 | JAMB INSTALLATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Provided herein are devices for installing jamb assemblies and like structures within a rough opening. In certain embodiments, the installation device comprises a guide portion attached to a jamb assembly and a spacer portion operatively connected to the guide portion and configured to selectively move relative to the guide portion to provide adjustment of the jamb assembly relative to the rough opening. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138277 | DOOR HARDWARE LOCATING TOOL - A door hardware locating tool includes a center wall including a first aperture that defines a first axis, a first side wall including a movable aperture movable along a second axis between a first setback position and a second setback position, the second axis being parallel and offset from the first axis, and a second side wall coupled to the first side wall and extending substantially parallel to the first side wall. A clamping mechanism is operable to move the first side wall and the second side wall in a direction normal to the first axis between a first position and a second position to clamp a door between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall remain parallel to one another and are equidistant from the first axis throughout movement between the first position and the second position. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138278 | Tuck-Pointing Tool For Applying Mortar - The present invention is a mortar tool for creating a vertical mortar joint. The mortar tool comprises a first sidewall having a first lowermost portion, and a second sidewall having a second lowermost portion that is connected to the first lowermost portion of the first sidewall. The first and second sidewalls are at an angle relative to each other and define a channel therebetween. The channel is for receiving mortar that can be transferred to a vertical gap between adjacent bricks or stones from an opening defined by the ends of the first and second sidewalls. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138279 | TILE ASSEMBLING APPARATUS - There is provided a tile assembling apparatus ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138280 | Wet Screed Hardware System - An apparatus including a base. The base includes a post mount portion disposed on a first side of the base. The apparatus further includes an adhesive member that attaches to a second side of the base. The adhesive member includes an adhesive and a cover disposed on the adhesive. The cover is removable to expose the adhesive. A post having a distal end and a base end is attachable to and detachable from the base member at the post mount portion. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138281 | Wet Screed with Hardware System - A method including placing a screed hardware unit upright on a surface. The hardware unit includes a base and a post. The base is fastened on the surface such that the post extends vertically from the base. The method further includes adjusting a height of the hardware unit so as to be consistent with a desired grade. Concrete is poured up to and/or around the hardware unit, and the concrete is screeded at the grade indicated by the height of the hardware unit. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138282 | Multi-function bull float with modified edge or edges. - A bull float for leveling and finishing concrete made from two different materials is disclosed. In one embodiment, the main wooden base has an insert made from fiberglass. As the bull float is pushed forward, the pole is angled such that the wooden back edge levels and smooths the concrete, then on the return stroke the pole is raised such that the fiberglass front edge finishes the concrete as the bull float is swept back to the concrete worker. This bull float performs the tasks currently requiring three separate bull floats, thereby saving the worker from having to replace and clean two or three separate bull floats. As concrete sets up quickly, the time savings obtained through using just a single bull float results in superior concrete slabs with less effort required of the concrete worker and more time to work the concrete. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138283 | BOARD-FREE ROOF JACK CLIP AND METHOD OF USE - A quick connect metal roof jack clip that releasably attaches between adjacent roof boards for holding a worker on the roof without the need for any typical jack cross boards or planks. The quick connect clip comprises a plurality of folds for inserting between the boards, flipping down into place and standing thereon before easy flip up, removal and reinsertion into another roof shingle removal and/or installation location. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138284 | System To Deter External Climbing of Open Stairs - The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138285 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR REINFORCING SUPPORTING STRUCTURES - The present disclosure relates to an arrangement having a supporting structure having a surface containing (e.g., consisting of) one or more faces, wherein a bore runs from at least one face into an inner region of the supporting structure, and this bore is filled with an adhesive and with a portion of a fibre bundle projecting beyond said face, wherein, on the at least one face, from which the bore runs into an inner region of the supporting structure, the supporting structure is provided with at least one groove which, starting from the bore, extends in at least one direction on the surface, and the projecting part of the fibre bundle is located, at least in part, in the at least one groove and is fastened therein by way of the adhesive. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138286 | Group privacy structure and configurations of group privacy structures - A structure and its adjacent group-segregated outdoor spaces or an arrangement of structures and their adjacent group-segregated outdoor spaces includes at least one structure comprising at least one a unit and at least one b unit. The areas adjacent to the structure or structures are physically separated into a first group-segregated outdoor space and a second group-segregated outdoor space. The first group-segregated outdoor space is associated with the at least one a unit. The second group-segregated outdoor space is associated with the at least one b unit. The areas adjacent to the structure or structures are physically separated by a barrier, whereby the barrier at least partly limits visibility and access between the first and second segregated outdoor areas. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138287 | POOL CLEANER LIGHT MODULE - Embodiments of the invention provide a pool cleaner receiving fluid flow from a pool hose, the pool cleaner comprising a supply mast configured for connection to a pool hose and directing fluid flow from the pool hose and a generator positioned within the pool cleaner. The pool cleaner further includes a paddle wheel coupled to the generator, the paddle wheel and the generator generating electric power using the fluid flow directed through the pool cleaner and control circuitry coupled to the generator, the control circuitry receiving the generated power from the generator for providing energy to operate at least one function of the swimming pool cleaner. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138288 | FLOOR FOR A PORTABLE CONTAINMENT BERM - A floor for a portable containment berm has an intermediate layer of flexible puncture-resistant material sandwiched between lower and upper sheets of flexible impervious material and at least one puncture-resistant and wear-resistant tread pad fixed to the top surface of the upper sheet of flexible impervious material. In one embodiment, the layer of puncture-resistant material and the sheets of impervious material are substantially coextensive and are welded in laminar relationship along their peripheries. In another embodiment, the intermediate layer of flexible puncture-resistant material includes at least two belts of flexible puncture-resistant material with the lower and upper sheets welded in laminar relationship along their peripheries and between each adjacent pair of belts. In either embodiment, the tread pads are welded to the top surface of the upper sheet of flexible impervious material in a configuration suitable to receive the wheels of a vehicle traversing the floor of the berm. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138289 | COMPACT MODULAR HOUSING UNIT - The present disclosure relates to a compact modular housing unit ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138290 | EATERY - The invention relates to an eatery having at least one table element and at least one seating element, a moveable and accessible platform on which the at least one table element and at least one seating element are arranged, is provided. At least one elevation device for raising the platform is arranged in the area below the platform. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138291 | COMPRESSIBLE STAND FOR AWNING WITH DETACHABLE SUPPORT LEG - A compressible stand for an awning support includes a base plate, a cover, guide posts extending upwardly from the base plate and downwardly from the cover, and a support plate configured with apertures receiving the guide posts in sliding engagement. The support plate supports a leg of the awning support. A biasing member tends to maintain the support plate and leg in a predetermined relationship with respect to the base plate under a normal load. When an additional load is placed on the support plate, the biasing member is compressed, and the support plate and leg are lowered. When the additional load is removed, the biasing member is decompressed, and the support plate and leg may return to their original positions. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138292 | MODULAR CRYPT AND MODULAR CRYPT SYSTEM WITH NICHE SIDE WALL - A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138293 | CAR ROOF TENT - A car roof tent includes base, an expandable/collapsible tent frame, a rigid top cover, and a ladder. The tent frame is fixed to the base. The top cover is pivotally connected to the tent frame and is movable in unison with the tent frame so as to be set on and covering the tent after the collapse of the tent frame. The ladder has a top end pivotally connected to one side edge of the base and is upward rotatable to be positioned on the top cover. The rigid top cover is included and the ladder and the tent base are coupled such that the top cover and the ladder are movable with the operation of the tent frame. The operation is simple and the use is easy. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138294 | Canopy Structure - A collapsible canopy structure comprising, in an erected configuration, a roof area structure and sidewalls extending downwardly from the roof area structure, including a docking arrangement permitting a vehicle to be positioned at least partly docked entered into the interior of the canopy. The docking arrangement includes a magnetic securing system for securing the canopy to the vehicle and/or a fold-over section of the roof area structure of the canopy folded over from a stowed position to cover an upper portion of the vehicle. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138295 | Personal Space Creator - A portable, collapsible screen that comprises a frame and a cover, and, optionally, a storage unit is provided herein, which define a personal space that is useful as a privacy cover or protected work space in a variety of environments, and can be integrated into a storage unit for support and for ease of transportation. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138296 | DEVICE FOR SETTING UP A DISMANTLABLE AND/OR FOLDABLE SHELTER - The device for setting up a dismountable and/or foldable shelter includes at least two vertical posts that are each equipped, at different levels, with at least two substantially horizontal arms having a free end which is provided with fasteners in the form of a clip. There is at least one telescopic longitudinal member provided, at each of its ends, with an articulated connector which engages with a junction ring that is mounted so as to move in translation on each of the two posts. The junction ring includes a device for preventing movement in translation along the post. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138297 | POST SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a post support device ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138298 | CONCRETE MOUNTING SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR FENCES AND OTHER CONCRETE MOUNTED STRUCTURES - Concrete mounting apparatuses, concrete connector installation assemblies, and methods of installing a concrete mounting apparatus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the concrete mounting apparatus may include a mounting base that is planar and is configured to be supported on concrete. The mounting base may include a plurality of apertures sized to receive one or more fasteners. The apparatus may additionally include an attachment member attached to, or formed with, the mounting base. The apparatus may further include a support member configured to be supported on the mounting base. The support member may include a hole configured to receive at least a portion of the attachment member, a plurality of holes that is adjacent to the attachment member when the attachment member is received in the hole, and one or more spaced fins configured to receive one or more rails of the fence. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138299 | MULTIPLE DRIVER HEAD POST DRIVING SYSTEM - A multiple driver head post driving system includes a vehicle having a chassis with a front end, a back end, a side extending from the front end to the back end, and an opposing side extending from the front end to the back end; and a driver head assembly. The driver head assembly is coupled to the chassis and includes a framework carrying a plurality of driver heads. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138300 | Furniture Embedded Locking Device - A locking device to secure a compartment which allows an intelligent interaction with the user. The locking device may be incorporated into a furniture or other structure requiring locking to prevent and allow access to the compartment. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138301 | SELF-CONTAINED ELECTRONIC STOWAGE BIN SYSTEM - A self-contained electronic latching system for a stowage bin is disclosed. The system includes an energy storage device, an electronic latch device, a latch button, and one or more energy harvesting systems. The electronic latch device is for opening a door of a stowage bin and is configured to open the door upon receipt of a signal on an input. The electronic latch device is coupled to the energy storage device and is configured to receive electrical power only from the energy storage device. The latch button is for activating an electronic switch coupled to the input of the electronic latch device. The one or more energy harvesting systems are coupled to the energy storage device. Each of the one or more energy harvesting systems is configured to generate electricity and to provide the generated electricity to the energy storage device. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138302 | VEHICLE DOOR OUTER HANDLE STRUCTURE - A door opening prevention mechanism includes a lever member rotatable relative to a base member and swingable in a vehicle inside-and-outside direction, and an urging member to bias the lever member toward a set position. The lever member is held in the set position when an outer handle is located in a door closing position when a given inertial force does not act in a vehicle outside direction during a vehicle collision, and swings in the vehicle outside direction from the set position to be moved to a locked position against an urging force of the urging member when the inertial force acts. When the lever member is in the set position, movement of a connection lever in a door opening direction is allowed. When the lever member is located in the locked position, movement of the connection lever in the door opening direction is restricted. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138303 | Door Handle of a Vehicle with a Tension Means - The invention relates to a door handle ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138304 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle for a vehicle includes a handle inner member made of a resin, which is arranged on a vehicle inner side, a handle outer member, which is assembled to a vehicle outer side of the handle inner member to form an accommodating portion between the handle outer member and the handle inner member, and a connector provided to the handle inner member. The connector includes a resin connector main body independent of the handle inner member and coupled integrally with the handle inner member. In the connector main body, connector terminals and an electronic component are connected in a component accommodating recessed portion formed on one side thereof and is communicated with the accommodating portion. A connection portion between the connector terminals and the electronic component is protected by potting material filled in the component accommodating recessed portion. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138305 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A smart entry system includes a driver seat unlock sensor and a centralized control unit. The driver seat unlock sensor is provided in the vicinity of the door handle of the door of the driver seat of a vehicle to detect an intention of an operator of unlocking. The centralized control unit, when detecting an operation of the driver seat unlock sensor and establishment of communication with a mobile device carried by the operator in a predetermined communication range in the vicinity of the vehicle, unlocks a driver seat door lock. The centralized control unit, when detecting an operation of the driver seat unlock sensor for less than a predetermined time, unlocks only the driver seat door lock. The centralized control unit, when detecting an operation of the driver seat unlock sensor for the predetermined time or more, unlocks all the door locks. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138306 | UNIVERSAL GLOBAL LATCH SYSTEM - A powered latch system for a door of a vehicle including a latch assembly, actuatable inside and outside handles, a powered actuator and a door controller that causes the powered actuator to unlatch the latch assembly upon actuation of the inside and outside door handles. The latch assembly may be mechanically unlatched by a user within a vehicle interior even if the powered actuator does not actuate due to a loss of electrical power or other failure. The controller can be programmed to unlatch the latch assembly according to various criteria as required to meet the specific requirements of different markets. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138307 | DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - A door handle system for a vehicle door has a door handle and at least one flap for reversibly closing a grip recess set back to the rear of the door handle. An actuating device pivots the one or more flaps between a closed position that covers the handle recess and an open position that exposes the handle recess. A distance sensor is disposed on the flap. A control and evaluation unit uses a first measurement signal that is output by the distance sensor in the closed position, to deduce that a vehicle user is approaching so as to activate the actuation device to move the one or each flap into the open position. A second measurement signal that is output by the distance sensor in the open position indicates that the door handle is grasped by the vehicle user. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138308 | DIAGONAL DRAW BAR STRUCTURE HAVING MICRO VENTILATION FUNCTION - A diagonal draw bar having a micro ventilation function includes a first lever, a second lever, a retaining lever, a spring, a latching member, and an actuating lever. The first lever defines a first rivet hole, a second rivet hole, and provides a positioning hook. The second lever defines a third rivet hole and connects with the first lever. The retaining lever defines a fourth rivet hole and connects with the retaining lever, the retaining lever defines a through hole. The spring is latched within the through hole. The latching member extends through the spring. The actuating lever is provided with a projection for pushing the latching member upward. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138309 | Paddle latch - A paddle latch comprising a housing, a latch member and a bolt; wherein the bolt is mounted for sliding axial movement between a first, deployed, position and a second, retracted, position. The latch member is configured to move the bolt between said first and second positions upon actuation by a user. The paddle latch further comprises an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to provide selective adjustment of the deployed position of the bolt with respect to the housing. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138310 | Multiple-Stage Positioning Structure Of Synchronously Rotatable Dual Shafts - A multiple-stage positioning structure of dual shafts includes a dual shaft assembly, which includes first and second rotary shafts that are connected to each other with coupling members for being rotated synchronously. The first rotary shaft has a curved section and a planar section. Positioning sleeves are fit over the first and the second rotary shafts. Bearing members bear a positioning bar in such a way to have the planar section of the first rotary shaft in contact engagement with a lateral planar section of the positioning bar. When the first rotary shaft is rotated to have the curved section engage the lateral planar section of the positioning bar, an effect of outward expanding and stretching the positioning sleeves is induced. When the first rotary shaft is rotated to have the planar section re-engage the lateral planar section of the positioning bar, an effect of positioning is induced. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138311 | ROLLER CARRIAGE FOR THE RECEPTION OF A SLIDING DOOR WITH A LIFT-OFF PROTECTION DEVICE - A roller carriage for the reception of a sliding door includes a roller module for a displaceable affixing at a roller mining path and a basic body for the attachment to the sliding door. The roller carriage includes a lift-off protection device for the protection against removal of the roller module out of the displaceable affixing at the roller running path. The lift-off protection device includes a lift-off protection element which is supported to be movable between a protection position and a release position, as well as an arresting device for an arresting of the lift-off protection element at least in the protection position. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138312 | ROLLER CARRIAGE FOR THE RECEPTION OF A SLIDING DOOR WITH A HEIGHT ADJUSTING DEVICE - A roller carriage for the reception of a sliding door includes a roller module for the displaceable affixing at a roller running path and a basic body for the attachment to the sliding door. The basic body is supported at the roller module to be displaceable along a direction of gravity (SKR) for a fine-tuning movement, wherein a first adjusting component for an adjusting movement is supported at the basic body to be movable. For a movement of the basic body along a direction of gravity in relation to the roller module when performing the adjusting movement, the first adjusting component is in operative connection with a second adjusting component of the roller module. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138313 | ROLLER CARRIAGE FOR THE RECEPTION OF A SLIDING DOOR - A roller carriage for the reception of a sliding door includes a roller module for the displaceable affixing at a roller running path and a basic body for the attachment to the sliding door. The roller module is configured of a first material and the basic body of a second material. The first material conducts structure-borne sound in a first sound conducting range and dampens the structure-borne sound in a second sound conducting range. The second material dampens structure-borne sound in the first sound conducting range and conducts structure-borne sound in the second sound conducting range. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138314 | ROLLER CARRIAGE FOR THE RECEPTION OF A SLIDING DOOR WITH AN ACCESSORY DEVICE - The invention relates to a roller carriage for the reception of a sliding door including a roller module for the displaceable affixing to a roller running path, and a basic body for the attachment to the sliding door, wherein the roller carriage, for the attachment of a first accessory module of at least two different accessory modules, includes at least one accessory device with a locating surface for contacting a counter-locating surface of the first accessory module, and at least one accessory attachment means for the attachment of the first accessory module. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138315 | ROLLER CARRIAGE FOR THE RECEPTION OF A SLIDING DOOR HAVING AT LEAST TWO MOUNTING DEVICES - A roller carriage for the reception of a sliding door includes a roller module for the displaceable affixing at a roller running path, and a basic body for the attachment to the sliding door, wherein at least two mounting devices are provided for realizing respectively one mounting function of the roller carriage. Each mounting device includes at least one mounting element with a manipulation interface for applying a mounting force for performing a mounting movement of the mounting element. The manipulation interfaces of the mounting means elements of the at least two mounting devices are disposed on a first side of the roller carriage, and a bearing device of the roller module for the displaceable affixing at the roller running path is disposed on the opposing second side of the roller carriage. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138316 | COVER HOLDER - A cover holder for the releasable attachment, to a roller running path of a sliding door installation, including a basic body, wherein a holding portion for holding the roller running path is configured to the basic body. The cover holder includes a first attachment portion for the attachment to a first counter-attachment portion of the cover in a first attachment direction. The cover further includes a second attachment portion, spaced apart from the first attachment portion, for the attachment to a second counter-attachment portion of the cover in a second attachment direction configured at the basic body. The first and second attachment directions include a correlation angle in the range between 70° and 110°. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138317 | CONSTANT FORCE MOVING COIL WINDOW BALANCE WITH DROP-IN CARRIER - The disclosure provides a window balance assembly for installation in a window assembly. The window balance assembly includes a carrier, a curl spring, and a mounting bracket. The spring element includes first and second portions. The first portion is contained by the carrier and the mounting bracket engages the second portion. The carrier has a first housing including a channel formed in an exterior side of the first housing and an aperture in which a receiver is included. The channel extends vertically upwardly from the aperture toward the top end of the first housing portion to facilitate a full-drop-in installation and removal of a window sash from the window assembly. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138318 | CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A controller includes an imaging unit, a reception unit, a detection unit, and an opening/closing control unit. The imaging unit acquires an image of a peripheral area P of an opening/closing body provided in a main body part (vehicle body). The reception unit receives, from a first terminal that transmits a first signal of a predetermined strength, the first signal. The detection unit detects a motion of a subject included in the image. The opening/closing control unit controls an opening operation of the opening/closing body when a change in a reception strength of the first signal received by the reception unit represents a change synchronizing with the detected motion of the subject. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138319 | Secure Assembly Structure For Furniture Hinge Buffer Device - A secure assembly structure for a furniture hinge buffer device is disclosed, comprising a movable hinge cup coupled to a furniture door panel, a securing member coupled to a furniture wall panel, a hinge arm configured to couple the movable hinge cup and the securing member, and an elastic member acting on the hinge arm; wherein the movable hinge cup is provided with a concave portion, the concave portion being provided with a buffer device, the buffer device comprising a buffer and a positioning member; wherein the positioning member is provided with a securing portion and is disposed on the concave portion via the securing portion, and the buffer is slidably positioned on the positioning member and/or the concave portion. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138320 | Hinge for the rotatable movement of a door, a door leaf or the like - A hinge for the controlled rotatable movement of at least one closing element, such as a door, a door leaf or the like, anchored to a stationary support structure, such as a wall, a floor, a frame or the like, includes a hinge body and a pivot defining a first axis and reciprocally coupled to allow rotation of the at least one closing element between an open position and a closed position. The hinge further includes a working chamber defining a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis and a plunger element sliding in the working chamber along the second axis between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal therefrom. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138321 | FRAMELESS-DOOR WINDOW OPERATING SYSTEM - A frameless-door window operating system is provided for a vehicle door. The system includes a door actuator, a door latch controller, a window controller and a door window displaceable between a closed position and an indexed position providing clearance to open the door. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138322 | DOOR CLOSING MECHANISM - A camming member for a door may have a camming surface which lifts the door as the door is traversed from an opened position to a closed position. The lifting movement of the door caused by the camming member facilitates one or more latches used to reinforce a periphery of the door to be engaged without further user intervention. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138323 | METHOD FOR MAKING A PANE MODULE AND A WINDOW COMPRISING SUCH A PANE MODULE - The pane module comprises a pane element composed by glass sheets ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138324 | VACUUM WINDOWS WITH RETICULATED SPACER - A vacuum window unit including two spaced apart and substantially parallel sheets of glass, a spacer having a plurality of walls perpendicular to the sheets of glass, the spacer defining a reticulated or a honeycomb or a cellular structure, and a vacuum, a partial vacuum, or a substantially reduced gas pressure as compared to a normal atmospheric pressure between the sheets of glass and within the cells of the spacer. The spacer is positioned between the two sheets of glass to maintain spacing between the two sheets of glass. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138325 | VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138326 | SPACER FOR TRIPLE-INSULATED GLAZING UNITS - A spacer for insulated glazing units having at least one polymeric main body with a wall thickness d having a first pane contact surface and a second pane contact surface running parallel thereto, one first glazing interior surface, one second glazing interior surface, one outer surface, one first hollow chamber, and one second hollow chamber. A groove for receiving a pane runs parallel to the first pane contact surface and the second pane contact surface between the first glazing interior surface and the second glazing interior surface. The first hollow chamber adjoins the first glazing interior surface and the second hollow chamber adjoins the second glazing interior surface. The lateral flanks of the groove are formed by the walls of the first hollow chamber and the second hollow chamber, and the wall thickness d′ in the region of the lateral flanks is less than the wall thickness d of the polymeric main body. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138327 | DRAIN COVER ASSEMBLY - A drain cover assembly for covering an aperture in an exterior portion of a frame of an architectural element system including a drain in fluid communication with the aperture. The drain cover assembly includes a body formed to cover the aperture and a perimeter area of the exterior portion located around the aperture, and an attachment element for attaching an attachment portion of the body to one or more first portions of the perimeter area. The perimeter area additionally includes one or more second portions that are unattached to the attachment portion of the body. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138328 | MULTILAYER FILM WITH ELECTRICALLY SWITCHABLE OPTICAL PROPERTIES - Multilayer film ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138329 | BATTEN SPACERS FOR SHADE SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a shade assembly which comprises a shade fabric and a plurality of battens arranged vertically with respect to one another, each batten aligned horizontally along the fabric and forming a pleat therewith. A plurality of spacers are also provided which are coupled to and positioned adjacently to one of the plurality of battens in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the shade fabric. The plurality of spacers maintains the plurality of battens in a substantially vertical arrangement when the shade fabric is drawn into an open position. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138330 | CORD-WINDING DEVICE FOR A BLIND ASSEMBLY HAVING NO PULL CORD - A cord-winding device for a blind assembly having no pull cord includes a base seat defining a slide channel and having a bottom side configured to removably mount the blind, assembly thereto, and an adjustment unit including a slide seat mounted slidably in the slide channel, a plurality of rollers mounted on the base seat and the slide seat, respectively, and a constant force spring having first and second ends respectively fixed to the base seat and the slide seat. A lift cord winds around the rollers and extends through the base seat. The lift cord is configured to extend through the blind assembly after extending through the base seat so as to fee positioned to the base seat and the blind assembly. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138331 | Window Shade and Actuating System Thereof - An actuating system for a window shade includes a suspension member, a casing having a fixed protrusion, a transmission axle disposed through the casing, a rotary drum arranged in the casing and rotationally coupled with the transmission axle, and an impeding part connected with the rotary drum and affixed with an end of the suspension member. The rotary drum is rotatable in a first direction for winding the suspension member, and in a second direction for unwinding the suspension member. The impeding part is movable relative to the rotary drum between a first and a second position, the impeding part when in the first position being movable with the rotary drum past the protrusion in any of the first and second direction, and the impeding part when in the second position being engageable with the protrusion to block rotation of the rotary drum in the second direction. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138332 | CORDLESS FABRIC VENETIAN WINDOW SHADE ASSEMBLY - A fabric venetian window shade assembly including: an actuation system for a double panel window shading including opposing first and second facings coupled by a plurality of vanes, the actuation system comprising: a roller configured to receive the opposing first and second facings; a ratcheting mechanism mechanically coupled to at least the second facing through the roller; and a grip coupled exclusively to a lower end of the second facing, wherein, in response to a downward force being applied to the grip, the downward force is applied directly to the second facing without being applied directly to the first facing, and wherein the ratcheting mechanism is further configured to adjust a position of the opposing first and second facings and an orientation of the plurality of vanes relative to the opposing first and second facings. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138333 | SPRING SYSTEM FOR ROLLER BLINDS - A method of selecting one or more springs for a roller blind is provided. The method may include determining one or more parameters of the blind, determining a torque curve of the blind based on the one or more parameters of the blind, and selecting one or more springs having a wire diameter and a spring diameter. The method may further include determining a length of the one or more springs based on the torque curve, the wire diameter of the one or more springs, and the spring diameter of the one or more springs to ensure the blind operates with a constant operating force. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138334 | CRANK FOR EXTENDING AND RETRACTING A SHADE - A crank for extending and retracting a shade, blind or the like of the type mounted on a horizontally-positioned roller, including a crank housing, a crank stud mounted for rotation in the crank housing and having an end segment adapted to extend horizontally from the housing to be positioned in driving relation to a horizontal crank socket in an end of the roller, and a crankshaft positioned for rotation in the crank housing at a right angle to the crank stud. A right-angle gear assembly is positioned in the crank housing and interconnects the crank stud and crankshaft for transmitting rotation of the crankshaft to the crank stud. A universal joint is positioned on an end of the crankshaft for permitting the crankshaft to be rotated by non-axially aligned rotation of the crankshaft. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138335 | LADDERS, LADDER COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138336 | PRIMARY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPLEX NUMBER TYPE A-SHAPED LADDER - A primary and subsidiary complex number type A-shaped ladder includes a first handheld ladder and a second handheld ladders pivotally connected together, and at least one first extended ladder and one second extended ladders able to be assembled at the bottom ends of the first and the second handheld ladders. The first and the second extended ladders have their top ends respectively provided with a necking down fitting member, while the first and the second handheld ladders have the bottom ends of their vertical bars respectively provided with a fitting opening for the fitting member to be inserted therein. Thus, respective first extended ladder and respective second extended ladder can be stored or transported independently, or can be respectively assembled at the bottom ends of the first and the second handheld ladders to have the A-shaped ladder extended to a position high enough for use. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138337 | Window Well Egress Apparatus - This is a system that allows a small child to escape from a window well using a ladder and a window well cover. The ladder extends from the bottom of the window well cover and has a trigger that when activated slides the ladder and releases a trap door in the window well cover, thus allowing a person to climb the ladder and escape through the cover. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138338 | Bi-Level Work Platform for ISO Tanks - A bi-level work platform includes a landing vertically spaced from and cantilever supported above a U-shaped base. A folding platform is pivotally connected to the landing by a pivotal platform and by gas struts. The folding platform is pivotable between a storage condition within the maximum extent of the landing and the pivotal platform and an operating condition extending from and generally parallel to the landing. The base is movable by rollers at the free ends of legs of the U-shaped base and by retractable casters which are pivotally mounted to the U-shaped base. Removable fall protection is provided on the folding platform including removable flaccid members and is pivotally received between the guide rails of the landing in the storage condition. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138339 | REGRESSION RELATIONSHIP APPROACHES - The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for improving well production using a regression relationship approach. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes a system that includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions that when executed by the at least one processor performs operations for analyzing a first set of data from at least one previously drilled well to predict fracture orientation for determining a drilling angle to optimize drilling of a new well by increasing fracture density along the new wellbore. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138340 | ADVANCED STEERING TOOL SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - A steering tool is movable by a drill string to form an underground bore along an intended path. A sensing arrangement of the steering tool detects its pitch and yaw orientations at a series of spaced apart positions along the bore, each position is characterized by a measured extension of the drill string. The steering tool further includes a receiver. At least one marker is positioned proximate to the intended path, for transmitting a rotating dipole field to expose a portion of the intended path to the field for reception by the receiver. The detected pitch orientation, the detected yaw orientation and the measured extension of the drill string are used in conjunction with magnetic information from the receiver to locate the steering tool. The steering tool may automatically use the magnetic information when it is available. A customized overall position determination accuracy can be provided along the intended path. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138341 | MUD MOTOR WITH INTEGRATED REAMER - A mud motor has integrated rotatable reamer elements. The reamer elements may be located directly radially outwardly of a rotor of the mud motor on an outer surface of the mud motor. The reamer elements may be applied to provide one or more of sizing a wellbore, smoothing a wellbore and stabilizing a bottom hole assembly and/or drill bit during drilling. The reamer elements may project from pockets formed in an outside surface of the mud motor. Axes of rotation of the reamer elements may be parallel to and/or skewed relative to a longitudinal centerline of the mud motor. Reamer devices that connect at couplings between drill string sections may be used together with the mud motor or applied separately of the mud motor. The reamer devices include inwardly-projecting elements that engage gaps between the drill string sections. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138342 | Method and Apparatus for Reaming and/or Stabilizing Boreholes in Drilling Operations - Disclosed is a well bore reamer for enlarging, stabilizing and/or cleaning portions of a drilled hole. An internal clutch system comprising pins and springs cause a helical blade segment of the disclosed device to rotate about its axis in a clockwise direction during its movement in a wellbore. When the device is situated in a fixed position in the wellbore, rotation of the drill pipe causes the clutch system to lock the helical blade segment of device in place, forcing the reamer to rotate with the drill string. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138343 | DOWNHOLE TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TOOL - Producing a drag bit includes creating a mold corresponding to the surface of the bit and inserting a core in the mold corresponding to the plenum of the bit. A preliminary shaped bit is cast in the mold. Excess material is removed from the casting to produce a final shaped bit. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138344 | MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR USE IN HIGH PRESSURE HYDROGEN STORAGE IN A SALT CAVERN - A carbon steel for use in high pressure hydrogen service is provided. This steel may have greater than 1.20% manganese and greater than 0.035% sulfur. This steel may have no more than 0.16% carbon, no more than 1.10% manganese, no more than 0.010% phosphorus, no more than 0.05% sulfur, no more than 0.02% silicon, no more than 0.15% copper, no more than 0.10% nickel, no more than 0.1% chromium, no more than 0.03% molybdnium, no more than 0.40% aluminum, no more than 0.02% vanadium, no more than 0.0005% boron, no more than 0.003% titanium, and no more than 0.02% niobium. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138345 | Riser System - A riser system configured to be secured between a surface vessel and a subsea location comprises a primary conduit and an auxiliary conduit extending adjacent the primary conduit, wherein the primary and auxiliary conduits are connected together at an axial location along the riser system via a connecting portion. The auxiliary conduit comprises a composite material formed of at least a matrix and one or more reinforcing elements embedded within the matrix. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138346 | System For Pumping Liquid Media From A Bore And Method For Installing A Pump Unit Designed As A Progressive Cavity Pump In A Bore - A system for pumping liquid media from a bore. The system includes a riser pipe, which extends at least approximately in a longitudinal direction of the bore, and a pump unit, which is accommodated in the riser pipe and which has a stator and a rotor. The system also includes a drive train connected to the rotor for eccentrically moving the rotor. The system also includes an adapter unit, which is connected to the stator and which holds the stator substantially stationary in the riser pipe by clamping contact with the riser pipe. The invention further relates to a method for installing a pump unit designed as a progressive cavity pump in a bore. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138347 | INJECTOR HEAD CHAIN SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE - The invention relates to an injector head ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138348 | Thread Compensation Apparatus - A thread compensation apparatus including a drive connection. The drive connection portion includes an outer portion coupled to a drive apparatus and a rotating inner portion with a drive interface configured to couple to a rotating shaft of the drive apparatus. The thread compensation apparatus also includes a sleeve being rotatable with the inner portion of the drive connection, the sleeve being rotatable relative to the outer portion of the drive connection. The thread compensation apparatus includes a lower shaft which engages the sleeve, such that the sleeve can impart rotation to the lower shaft. Additionally, the lower shaft also includes a lower connection interface, such as to couple to a tubular gripping apparatus. Further, the lower shaft is displaceable relative to the sleeve and an actuator coupled to the outer portion of the drive connection operates to displace the lower shaft with respect to the sleeve. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138349 | TREATMENT OF HEAVY OIL CUTTINGS FOR DISPOSAL - The present disclosure is directed to stabilized drill cuttings and a process to stabilize the drill cuttings recovered from drilling a well. The cuttings are mixed with an emulsifier and waxy binding agent and then passed through a centrifuge to separate the stabilized drill cuttings from liquid. The stabilized drill cuttings can then be disposed in a suitable landfill. The stabilized cuttings may also be processed to remove oil and/or bitumen from them, prior to disposal. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138350 | CONTROL OF MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING - Method for controlling bottomhole pressure in a borehole during managed pressure drilling. In the drilling procedure fluid is circulated down a drillstring and to surface through an annulus between the drillstring and an inner-wall of the borehole. A compressor/pump is used to inject gas into the returning drilling fluid at a gas injection point. The method comprises receiving a target bottomhole pressure; determining actual bottomhole pressure during the procedure; and adjusting a variable as directed by a feedback controller, which operates to reduce the difference between the target pressure and the measured pressure. The manipulated variable may be one or any combination of: (1) pressure of drilling fluid at the entry of the fluid into the drillstring, (2) the flow rate of drilling fluid out of the drillstring into the annulus, (3) pressure of the gas exiting from the compressor, and (4) the injection rate of the gas. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138351 | Controlled Pressure Drilling System with Flow Measurement and Well Control - A drilling system for drilling a wellbore has one or more valves or chokes to control the upstream pressure of drilling fluid flow in a controlled pressure drilling operation. A measurement is obtained of the drilling fluid flow from the wellbore. Based on the obtained measurement, the drilling fluid flow is selectively distributed with a distributor through one or more of a plurality of flowmeters, such as Coriolis meters. A reading of the drilling fluid flow is obtained from the selected flowmeter(s). Upstream pressure in the drilling fluid flow is controlled with the one or more valve based at least in part on the reading from the one or more selected flowmeters. The reading can be a flow rate, a pressure, or the like compared to capacities of the flowmeters. Additional valves downstream of the flowmeters can be controlled based on cavitation that the valves are estimated to produce. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138352 | ANNULAR ISOLATION DEVICE FOR MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING - An annular isolation device for managed pressure drilling includes a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion; a packing element at least partially disposed in the first housing portion; a penetrator coupled to the first housing portion; and a carrier coupled to the second housing portion, wherein the carrier is configured to receive a portion of the penetrator. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138353 | Well Bore Casing Cutting Tool Having An Improved Blade Structure and Pad Type Stabilizers - A downhole cutting tool for cutting sections or “windows” in tubular strings in wellbores has rotating cutters and a lower stabilizer section, both actuated by a fluid operated mechanism. The stabilizer section keeps the downhole cutting tool centralized in the tubular string. The cutters may have a robust profile and structure which enhances the window cutting function and permits passage of an operating rod to operate the stabilizer section. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138354 | DOWNHOLE UMBILICAL RELEASE ASSEMBLY - There is provided a downhole umbilical release assembly comprising a guillotine arrangement provided by a guillotine alignment sub ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138355 | Subsea Landing String With Autonomous Emergency Shut-In And Disconnect - A technique facilitates automatic shut-in of a well and disconnect of a corresponding landing string. The landing string is employed in a well application and comprises a landing string module which measures a parameter or a variety of parameters. Those parameters may be used to determine the occurrence of an event which initiates shut-in of the well and disconnect of the landing string. The subsea landing string system is constructed to enable autonomous shut-in and disconnect. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138356 | WELL BORE CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus, system and method for sealing a well bore. The invention relates to a well bore control apparatus ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138357 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A MEDIA PRESSURE RELATIVE TO AN AMBIENT PRESSURE | 2016-05-19 |
20160138358 | Subsea Pressure Delivery System - A subsea system including a frame including an intensifier, the intensifier providing structural support to the frame and capable of providing pressurized delivery fluid. The intensifier includes an intensifier chamber and a delivery fluid chamber separated by a piston, the intensifier chamber capable of receiving ambient pressure to provide a pressure on the delivery fluid through the piston. Also, a regulation system regulates the amount of ambient pressure communicated to the intensifier chamber to maintain the delivery fluid pressure substantially constant as the delivery fluid is depleted. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138359 | SWELLABLE COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A swellable composition comprises: a matrix material; and a condensed expandable graphite material disposed in the matrix material. A seal arrangement comprises: a swellable member and a sealing member disposed on a surface of the swellable member; wherein the swellable member comprises a condensed expandable graphite material. The condensed expandable graphite material in the swellable composition and the swellable member has a bulk density of about 1 to about 8 g/cm | 2016-05-19 |
20160138360 | System and Method for Enabling the Detection of Fluid Production and Stimulation of a Portion of a Wellbore - A system and method to isolate a portion of a wellbore and to detect fluid production from the wellbore. The system includes first and second isolators connected to a tubing string. The isolators include memory shape elements positioned between sealing elements and mandrels that may be actuated from a first shape to a second shape to create a seal within the wellbore with the sealing elements. The system may include a sensor configured to detect production from the wellbore. A sensor may be configured to detect a pressure of the isolated portion of the wellbore. A port between the isolators may permit fluid communication to the portion of the wellbore isolated by the sealing elements. The memory shape elements may be actuated from the first shape to the second shape at a first temperature and may actuated back to the second shape at a second temperature | 2016-05-19 |
20160138361 | System and Method for Deploying a Casing Patch - Disclosed are systems and methods for deploying a casing patch in a wellbore. One casing patch assembly includes a setting kit arranged at an uphole end, an upper wedge portion operatively coupled to the setting kit and defining an upper ramp portion, a lower wedge portion arranged at a downhole end and defining a lower ramp portion, and a casing patch axially interposing the upper and lower wedge portions and having a proximal end configured to radially expand upon slidably engaging the upper ramp portion and a distal end configured to radially expand upon slidably engaging the lower ramp portion. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138362 | 3-D PRINTED DOWNHOLE COMPONENTS - A downhole tool for use in a well includes a mandrel, a sealing element disposed about the mandrel for engaging the well in a set position of the tool, a retaining shoe at one of the first and second ends of the sealing element, and a slip wedge disposed about the mandrel abutting the retaining shoe. The downhole tool includes components made by a 3-D printing process. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138363 | IPacker Bridge Plug with Slips - The present invention is to a packer plug that can be tripped into a particular location in a well bore and set using slips or expansion rings and packer elements. The plug presents little flow resistance because of its wide inner diameter throat through the mandrel. A ball seat at an upper end allows for the sealing of the interior passage. The ball can be flowed upward or dissolved to remove the seal and allow flow through the plug. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138364 | WETTABILITY ALTERING FLUIDS DURING DOWNHOLE OPERATIONS - A method relating to perforation operations, which comprises introducing a wettability altering fluid into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation such that the wettability altering fluid seeps into the subterranean formation. Subsequent to introducing the wettability altering fluid, a fluid loss pill is introduced into the wellbore such that seepage of fluid between the wellbore and the subterranean formation is inhibited. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138365 | TUBING PRESSURE INSENSITIVE SURFACE CONTROLLED SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVE - Method and systems for opening and closing a subsurface valve are disclosed. A rod piston forms a first piston chamber, a second piston chamber and a third piston chamber within a housing. The first piston chamber is fluidically coupled to a high tubing pressure and the second piston chamber is fluidically coupled to a surface control line and a first compartment of a storage chamber. The third piston chamber is coupled to a second compartment of the storage chamber. A flow tube couples the rod piston to a flapper. The rod piston is moved between a first position and a second position in response to a change in a pressure in at least one of the first piston chamber, the second piston chamber and the third piston chamber. The movement of the rod piston between the first position and the second position at least one of opens and closes the flapper. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138366 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE INJECTION - A method and apparatus for selectively treating different zones in a wellbore includes running a tubular string into the wellbore, the string having at least two housings disposed therein, the housings separated along the string, each housing having a fluid path between an interior of the housing and a zone of interest and each housing having an individual profile for mating with an individual insert and running a second, smaller diameter tubular string into the wellbore, the string including an insert, the insert constructed and arranged to mate with a predetermined one of the plurality of housings and to initially seal the fluid path. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138367 | MULTI-STAGE CEMENTING TOOL AND METHOD - A downhole tool, multi-stage cementing tool, and method for cementing. The tool includes a body having a bore axially therethrough and an opening radially therethrough, and a first sleeve positioned in the bore of the body. The first sleeve has an opening radially therethrough that is axially aligned with the opening of the body when the downhole tool is in a first configuration. An inner surface of the first sleeve defines a first seat. The tool also includes a second sleeve positioned in the first sleeve, with the second sleeve being aligned with the opening of the first sleeve and preventing fluid flow therethrough when the tool is in the first configuration. The second sleeve is configured to move axially and engage the first seat of the first sleeve when the tool is in a second configuration, so as to resist relative rotation between the first and second sleeves. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138368 | DEVICE FOR ENSURING CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION IN WELL DRILLING - A device for ensuring continuous circulation in well drilling comprises a tubular body having an axial channel therein, with a lateral opening closed by a removable plug. A flapper valve is placed in the tubular conduit, whose shut-off member is movable between a transverse position, in which it closes the axial channel, and a longitudinal position, in which it closes in a pressure-tight manner the lateral opening. Advantageously, the device comprises magnetic mechanism to operate on the shut-off member in the longitudinal position and retain it in the longitudinal position with a preset load, and as the latter is exceeded the shut-off member may be moved to the transverse position. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138369 | Apparatus And Method For Cultivating A Downhole Surface - Methods and apparatus for cultivating a surface of a wall of a subterranean well bore, conduit or cable by scraping and furrowing the surface using a string hoistable shaft carrying a flexible arrangement of a laterally extendable and retractable arcuate engagement linkage dragging a cutter and scraper member, wherein said engagement linkage arcuately engages and aligns the cutter and scraper member during one or more scraping engagements: along said surface and longitudinal to a well axis to form and use said furrow, across said surface and transverse to said well axis using a filament linkage to form and use said furrow, or along and across said surface and longitudinal and transverse to said well axis to form and use a lattice of said furrows, separating a plane of the surface into a plurality of planes that comprise separate surface regions, usable by an ancillary apparatus or a spreadable substance. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138370 | MECHANICAL DIVERTER - An apparatus for performing a wellbore operation includes a retrievable tubular defining an axial flowbore and having at least one opening providing fluid communication between the flowbore and a formation, and a degradable diverter disposed at least partially in an annulus between a wellbore and the retrievable tubular, and adjacent to the at least one opening. The degradable diverter comprises a material that structurally degrades over an engineered time interval in response to an applied stimulus. The degradable diverter also directs a stimulation fluid exiting through the at least one opening towards the formation. The degradable diverter is connected to the retrievable tubular, a stimulation fluid is pumped through the flowbore. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the general subject matter of the technical disclosure. | 2016-05-19 |