26th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090163291 | GOLF CLUB FACE WITH COVER HAVING ROUGHNESS PATTERN - The present disclosure pertains to composite articles, and in particular a composite face plate for a golf club-head, and methods for making the same. In certain embodiments, a composite face plate for a club-head is formed with a cross-sectional profile having a varying thickness. The face plate comprises a lay-up of multiple, composite prepreg plies. At least a portion of the plies comprise a plurality of elongated prepreg strips arranged in a predetermined criss-cross pattern in the lay-up. The prepreg strips create one or more areas of increased thickness where the strips overlap each other, thereby creating a desired profile for the plate. Metallic or polymer covers or cover layers can be used to define a striking surface. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163292 | Composite articles and methods for making the same - The present disclosure pertains to composite articles, and in particular a composite face plate for a golf club-head, and methods for making the same. In certain embodiments, a composite face plate for a club-head is formed with a cross-sectional profile having a varying thickness. The face plate comprises a lay-up of multiple, composite prepreg plies. At least a portion of the plies comprise a plurality of elongated prepreg strips arranged in a predetermined criss-cross pattern in the lay-up. The prepreg strips create one or more areas of increased thickness where the strips overlap each other, thereby creating a desired profile for the plate. Metallic or polymer covers or cover layers can be used to define a striking surface. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163293 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 2009-06-25 |
20090163294 | DRIVER WITH DEEP AFT CAVITY - A golf club head with a deep aft cavity is disclosed herein. The body has a striking plate wall, a crown section, a sole section and a rear wall. An area of interest preferably has less than 12% of the mass of the golf club head. The golf club head preferably is a driver. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163295 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH A SHOCK-ABSORBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head has a body, a shock absorber and a plug assembly. The body has multiple faces, an inner chamber, an injection base and at least one discharging hole. The injection base is formed on one of the faces beside the front and has an injection hole defined through the injection base and communicating with the inner chamber. The shock-absorber is hollow, is mounted in the inner chamber and tightly abuts with the inner surface of the inner chamber and the hitting plate. The plug assembly is securely mounted in the injection base and has an airtight inflating pad and a plug base. The airtight inflating pad is mounted in the injection hole and seals a passage between the injection hole and the inner chamber. The plug base is mounted in the injection hole and presses against the airtight inflating pad. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163296 | Composite articles and methods for making the same - The present disclosure pertains to composite articles, and in particular a composite face plate for a golf club-head, and methods for making the same. In certain embodiments, a composite face plate for a club-head is formed with a cross-sectional profile having a varying thickness. The face plate comprises a lay-up of multiple, composite prepreg plies. At least a portion of the plies comprise a plurality of elongated prepreg strips arranged in a predetermined criss-cross pattern in the lay-up. The prepreg strips create one or more areas of increased thickness where the strips overlap each other, thereby creating a desired profile for the plate. Metallic or polymer covers or cover layers can be used to define a striking surface. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163297 | Polyacrylate rubber compositions for golf balls - Golf ball components, such as cores, intermediate layers, and covers, formed with compositions including polyacrylate elastomers cured with peroxide systems, amine-based systems, or a combination thereof. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163298 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYURETHANE, POLYUREA OR PREPOLYMER THEREOF AND A POLYFUNCTIONAL MODIFIER - Embodiments of a composition useful for making sports equipment, such as golf balls, are disclosed comprising at least one polyurethane, polyurea, polymer precursor composition thereof, blocked polyurethane, blocked polyurea or blocked polymer precursor composition thereof, and an effective amount of a polyfunctional modifier. One disclosed embodiment of a method for forming a golf ball comprises providing a first composition comprising at least one polyurethane, polyurea, polymer precursor composition thereof, blocked polyurethane, blocked polyurea or blocked polymer precursor composition thereof, and an effective amount of a polyfunctional modifier. The first composition is combined with at least a second composition to make at least one component of a golf ball. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163299 | GOLF BALLS HAVING TWO OR MORE CORE LAYERS FORMED FROM HNP COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, and optionally an intermediate core layer. The present invention is not limited by which golf ball layers are formed from an HNP composition, so long as at least one layer is formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer is formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Relatively soft HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a highly neutralized acid copolymer preferably having a modulus of from 1,000 psi to 50,000 psi. Relatively hard HNP compositions of the present invention comprise a highly neutralized acid copolymer preferably having a modulus of from 25,000 psi to 150,000 psi. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163300 | Multi-functional golf tool - An improved multi-functional golf tool having a handle portion formed at its proximal end, and a pair of prongs formed at its distal end and disposed in angular relation with the handle to facilitate the pivotal movement of the golf tool in repairing ball marks or other irregularities on the playing turf, and further providing pivotal leverage when the tool is reversed to aid in removing tees embedded in the ground is disclosed. The handle portion includes a top adapted to removably receive a ball mark. The handle includes a top side that defines a longitudinally aligned, generally U-shaped structure disposed at the handle distal end thereof approximately mid-length on the device that serves multiple functions, such as a thumb-rest, cigar holder, and club grip holder. In a corresponding position on the bottom side of the device a contoured surface runs in a transverse direction thereby providing a comfortable support for the user's index finger. The proximal end of the handle includes a projecting tab that functions as a club face scraper for removing dirt and debris, as well functioning as an opening tool for use with ring-pull tab opening mechanisms commonly found on aluminum drinking cans. The projecting tab further includes opposing left and right thin edge projections that function as clubface groove cleaning structures. Alternate embodiments including a belt clip holder and hat visor clip holder are also disclosed. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163301 | Baseball Practice Systems - Baseball practice systems are provided. In this regard, a representative baseball practice system includes: a backstop; a ball; a suspension assembly operative to suspend the ball in a strike zone, the suspension assembly having a first cantilevered arm and a damping assembly, the damping assembly being operative to damp motions of the ball as the ball returns to a rest position after having been struck, the cantilevered arm supporting a portion of the damping assembly; and a tether assembly comprising at least one line operative to assist in establishing the rest position of the ball. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163302 | Ping pong ball retriever - Various devices for controlling errant ping pong balls during play are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, the device comprising a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid. Errant ping pong balls become deflected upon striking the plurality of faces. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163303 | Sport court target training aid, method for training using same, and method for advertising using same - The subject matter described herein includes a sport court target training aid, a method for training using same, and a method for advertising using same. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a sport court target based training aid is provided. The sport court target based training aid includes a base portion for resting on a sport court and a protrusion extending outward from the base portion and providing a raised target for a ball hit by a player from the sport court. The base portion defines a first surface area and the protrusion defines a second surface area less than the first surface area. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163304 | Inflatable Sports Goal - A sports goal comprises a plurality of struts interconnected to form nodes, with netting optionally attached thereto. The struts comprise: one or more struts defining a crossbar; two or more struts defining respective goal posts; a plurality of ground struts adapted to lie along the ground to define the bottoms of respective left and right sides and a rear of the goal; bracing struts interconnecting ground struts with the nodes at which crossbar struts and goal post struts are connected to form a corner of the goal; and struts defining one or more bracing structures interconnecting ground struts defining the rear of the goal with the crossbar at one or more points intermediate the length of the crossbar. The struts are formed of a tubular material adapted to be pneumatically filled from a pneumatic pump via one or more valves provided in the struts or in means connecting respective struts at the nodes. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163305 | QUICK CHANGE BACKBOARD BRACKET SYSTEM - A quick change backboard bracket system for a basketball goal permitting the quick removal and replacement of a basketball goal can include a backboard assembly and a basketball goal support assembly. The backboard assembly can include a backboard, a first yoke member, and a rim assembly. The basketball goal support assembly can include a second yoke member, a connecting pin, and bracing means for coupling the backboard to a basketball goal support. When the basketball goal is assembled, a slot of the first yoke member is coupled to a coupling shaft of the second yoke member, the connecting pin is engaged to both yoke members, and the basketball goal support is coupled to the backboard by the bracing means. When the basketball goal is in need of replacement, all of the points of coupling, as described above, are decoupled and the old basketball goal is removed, and a new basketball goal is coupled at the points of coupling. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163306 | Racket with moveably mounted bridge - The disclosure relates to a racket for ball games, and in particular, a tennis or squash racket, with a head region for receiving a stringing defining a stringing plane, a grip portion for holding the racket, and a heart region wherein the heart region has two arms and a bridge. The bridge may be pivot-mounted on both arms relative to an axis substantially perpendicular to the stringing plane. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a racket including the step of manufacturing a racket frame with a head region, two arms, and a grip portion in a blow molding process. The method may also include manufacturing a bridge for a racket frame in the blow molding process. The method may further include connecting the bridge with the remaining racket frame. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163307 | BAT FOR BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A baseball or softball bat which enables a ball to fly farther than a conventional bat. The bat is made of metal, wood or carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and its cylindrical ball-hitting part has an axial cross section shape as follows: a lot of concave-surfaced grooves and convex-surfaced ridges are arranged in parallel alternately along the circumference of the bat and the convex parts are round and curved outward. The concave and convex parts are covered by a cylindrical sheet of polyurethane elastomer or similar material. Also, a metal baseball or softball bat is manufactured by grooving the cylindrical ball-hitting part surface by a lathe using a roller. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163308 | BROADHEAD ARROW ADAPTER - An Archery Manufacturers & Merchants Organization (AMO) standards-based, arrow assembly, weight-and-length enhancer for archers and/or bowhunters is disclosed, which provides a fully compatible, standards-based way to increase the length and/or weight of the front of the arrow assembly by simply unscrewing the existing arrowhead from the insert of the arrow and screwing this enhancer between the two components. By having internal threads on the device located directly within the outer shank area of the enhancer, the strength is increased due to a decrease in leverage, and the overall length of the assembly is kept to a minimum. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163309 | ARROWHEAD - An arrowhead is provided which includes a body and one or more blades fastened to the body. The end of the blade extends behind the end of the body and consequently behind the end of an arrow shaft. This arrangement moves the FOC back towards the center of gravity of the arrow. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163310 | BICYCLE DERAILLEUR WITH MULTIPLE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS - A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member; a movable member that supports a chain guide, wherein the movable member is coupled to the base member so that the movable member moves relative to the base member for moving a chain among a plurality of sprockets; an intermediate member that mounts the base member to a bicycle frame; a first adjusting mechanism that adjustably sets a position of the intermediate member relative to the bicycle frame; and a second adjusting mechanism that adjustably sets a position of the base member relative to the intermediate member. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163311 | SERIES SPRING BLADE TENSIONER - A blade tensioner includes a blade shoe assembly with parallel stacked flat springs that pivots at one end and is supported in series by a spring loaded ramp at the opposite end. Providing a spring loaded ramp in series reduces the overall stiffness of the tensioner which enables a more uniform tensioning load as the tensioner takes up chain slack due to elongation from wear. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163312 | Tensioner - A tensioner comprising a base comprising a first portion, an arm comprising a second portion, the arm pivotally connected to the base, a pulley journalled to the arm, a resilient member compressively disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the resilient member comprising a gap within which the first portion and the second portion are disposed, and the resilient member comprising a bore, the bore engaging the arm. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163313 | DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH TWO JOINTLY ACTUATED AXIAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICES - A differential assembly | 2009-06-25 |
20090163314 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A DRIVE TORQUE TO AT LEAST TWO OUTPUT SHAFTS - A transmission device for distributing drive torque to two output shafts, including a differential with a driven differential cage. The outputs are connected to the differential, in which, between the differential cage and the output of one side, viewed in the direction of the flow of force, two plus-planetary gear trains are arranged adjacent and co-axial with the output. The gear trains have first and second sun gears, first and second planetary ranges with the first sun gear being connected to the differential and the second sun gear being connected with the first sun gear and the output. The segment of the planetary gear for actuating the transmission device or transferring torque is able to be braked and the segment of the planetary gear train reversing drive is coupled via a switching element to the transmission housing. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163315 | RAVIGNEAUX GEARSET FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A ravigneux gearset is provided for automatic transmissions. In order to provide a Ravigneaux gearset for which λ1<0, λ2<0, and K<0 and with better efficiency and more clearance between the gears, a ravigneaux gearset is provided in which P | 2009-06-25 |
20090163316 | PLANETARY TYPE GEAR UNIT COMPRISING A PLANET CARRIER WITH A PLANET BOGIE PLATE - A planetary type gear unit comprising a planet carrier with a planet bogie plate and at least one planet shaft, whereby on both sides of the bogie plate a planet wheel is mounted on the planet shaft by taper roller bearings, whereby the planet shaft is provided with an axially displaceable piece on each of its extremities forming an abutment which provides an axial support for the inner bearing rings of the taper roller bearings and with a tensioning elements by which the axially displaceable pieces can be displaced to one another for controlling the pre-tensioning on the taper roller bearings. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163317 | Power Output Apparatus, Vehicle Provided With the Same, and Method of Controlling the Same - In a vehicle having a planetary gear mechanism to which an engine, a first motor, a drive shaft and a second motor are connected, while the engine is stopped, an increase rate (ΔTr) by which required torque (Tr*), which is the torque required to be output to a drive shaft, is allowed to increase, is set based on an output limit (Wout) of a battery and an actual torque (T*) is set with the required torque (Tr*) limited by the set increase rate (ΔTr) (S | 2009-06-25 |
20090163318 | ENGINE-LOAD CONTROL DEVICE FOR WORKING VEHICLE - An engine load control device is adapted to a working vehicle in which output of an engine is transmitted to drive wheels and to hydraulic actuators including a working equipment hydraulic actuator via a plurality of variable capacity hydraulic pumps. The control device includes an engine speed detection unit that detects an engine speed, an instruction content detection unit that detects contents of instructions of a speed instruction device, a hydraulic pump load detection unit that detects load of at least one load detection hydraulic pump among the variable capacity hydraulic pumps, and an absorption torque control unit. The absorption torque control unit controls absorption torque of at least one control hydraulic pump other than the load detection hydraulic pump based on detection results of the engine speed detection unit, the instruction content detection unit, and the hydraulic pump load detection unit. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163319 | Work Machine With Power Limit Control Using An Infinitely Variable Transmission - A work machine includes an internal combustion (IC) engine, and an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) coupled with the IC engine. The IVT includes an adjustable module and a mechanical module, with an adjustable input/output (I/O) ratio. A clutch is coupled with the mechanical module and has an output. An adjustable operator input device provides an output signal representing a power limit control. At least one electrical processing circuit is coupled with the operator input device and configured for controlling a selected combination of the I/O ratio and the clutch output, dependent upon the output signal from the operator input device. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163320 | Shift control system of automatic transmission and method thereof - A shift control system of an automatic transmission and a method thereof include controlling the off-going and on-coming clutches according to hydraulic pressures of the off-going and on-coming clutches calculated based on a flare amount when a flare occurs, controlling the on-coming clutch according to hydraulic pressure of the on-coming clutch calculated based on a shifting time interval when the flare does not occur and the shifting time interval is smaller than or equal to a predetermined time interval, and controlling the off-going and on-coming clutches according to hydraulic pressures of the off-going and on-coming clutches calculated based on an excess rate of change of a turbine speed when the shifting time interval is larger than a predetermined time interval. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163321 | SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION WITH EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise mechanism is an interface adapted for gathering a first real-time signal from the user. The interface communicates with a communication system for receiving a packetized second real-time signal including a synchronized control signal from the trainer. The exercise device includes an output device configured to reproduce the second real-time signal. The control signals carried by the second signal are used to control the operating parameters of the exercise mechanism in real-time. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163322 | WEARABLE DEVICE ASSEMBLY HAVING ATHLETIC FUNCTIONALITY - A wearable device has a carrier having an aperture. A device has a USB connection and a protrusion wherein the protrusion is received in the aperture to connect the device to the carrier. The device is a USB type device having athletic functionality. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163323 | RESISTANCE EXERCISE METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods and systems for exercise by performing exercise sets in a sequence progressing from exertion of larger to smaller muscles; with the exercise movement performed using slow movements. Each exercise set is performed to a point of momentary failure. The slow movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second. The exercise sets are performed with as little rest between each exercise set as global or central fatigue will allow. Resistance is applied during each exercise set to produce muscle failure within a predefined time under tension parameter. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163324 | Pole vaulting device and method - A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the mat, and a net having an outer periphery, and wherein the net's outer periphery is attached to the curved portion of the plurality of support poles. The pole vaulting device may further include a plurality of straps having a distal end attached to the underside of the mat and a proximal end attached to the net so that the net forms a bowl section. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163325 | STAIR CLIMBING EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED BELLOWS - An exercise apparatus includes a housing, a pair of pivoting foot treadles and a pair of reciprocating bellows that support the foot treadles. A sealed air system including a conduit interconnects the bellows and is operable for reciprocating transfer of air from bellow to bellow. Each of the foot treadles is pivotably movable between upper and lower positions, and has a resting position between the upper and lower positions. The resting position of the foot treadles defines a resting position of the bellows while the upper and lower positions of the foot treadles respectively define elongated and compressed positions of the bellows. In use, the elongated and compressed positions of the bellows are each no more than 5 degrees off the center resting position thereby reducing stress on the bellows. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163326 | ENGAGING MECHANISM FOR A FOLDING APPARATUS OF A TREADMILL - The invention relates to an engaging mechanism for a folding apparatus of a treadmill that is adapted to apply a proper engaging force to a positioning plate fixed at the bottom of the internal side of the handrail assembly such that an unexpected false pushing action caused by the driving behavior of a slope adjusting support by the lifting motor is prevented when the platform frame of the treadmill is moved in a horizontal operational position. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163327 | Folding treadmill - A folding treadmill includes a tread base supported by a foot structure which has guide plates formed with elongated slots on two sides of the tread base. The tread base is connected pivotally on the base support through pivot members which are mounted movably within the respective slots so that the tread base is turnable between a folded position and an unfolded position and movable rearward when the tread base turns to the folded position or forward when the tread base turns to the unfolded position. The foot structure further includes a guide rail structure on two sides of the tread base to support movably a first roller which is attached to the tread base and a lifting device for lifting the tread base. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163328 | CURVED GUIDE MECHANISM AND WALK-ASSISTING DEVICE - A curved guide mechanism includes a guide unit having an arcuate guide track, and a movable body movably engaged with the guide track via a plurality of engagement elements. The guide track is constituted by a guide groove formed in the guide unit. The movable body is provided with at least three engagement elements including inner engagement elements movably engaged with an inner peripheral rail portion formed on the inner peripheral side of the guide groove, and an outer engagement element movably engaged with an outer peripheral rail portion formed on the outer peripheral side of the guide groove. The engagement elements are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction of the guide groove. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163329 | Exercise device simulating a hay bale - An exercise device or block in the general form of a bale of hay or straw. The novel block is a parallelepiped having three handles disposed along the major axis of one of its major surfaces. A pattern of recesses is provided in an opposing major surface to accommodate the handles of an adjacent block. The recesses are provided to allow a large number of positional relationships between adjacent blocks. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163330 | Weighted Pom-Pom - A weighted pom-pom useful for exercise and cheerleading, to provide conditioning and fun to the user. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163331 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An improved exercise apparatus for martial arts is provided and includes a longitudinally extending platform, a support on which the platform rests or is otherwise supported and a plate unit slidably carried along the platform and movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position in response to a force being applied to the plate unit by the leg or arm of an individual during exercise. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163332 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163333 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163334 | Incremental weight and selector - A weight system includes a selector configured to selectively couple incremental weights that extend through a weight stack to a weight lift. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163335 | Selectorized dumbbell using commodity weights - This invention relates to a selectorized dumbbell having a handle that can be dropped down between nested left and right stacks of weight plates. The weight plates can comprise individual weights or a pair of weight plates, one from each stack, can be connected together to form a single weight. A selector is provided to allow the user to select a desired number of weight plates from each stack and couple such weight plates to the handle to provide an adjustable weight dumbbell. Each weight includes a weight frame having at least one carrier to which a commodity weight can be fastened. The dumbbell can be shipped by the manufacturer with empty weight frames to reduce shipping costs. When the dumbbell with empty weight frames reaches a destination, the dumbbell can be completed by securing commodity weights to the carriers on the respective weight frames. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163336 | Seat cover exercise device - The seat cover exercise device is a portable exercise apparatus in the form of a seat cover that fits around various types of seats. Attached and integrated into the seat cover are resistance members, such as elastic bands, and exercise tools that permit individuals to perform a variety of exercises while seated. The resistance members are attached at one end to the seat cover and at the other end to a grip. When the exercise device is installed on a seat, users may engage in resistance exercises by grasping the grip and extending the resistance member. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163337 | EXERCISER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY - The invention relates to medical engineering and can be used for therapeutic and remedial exercises and for remedial gymnastics or sports. The inventive training device for physical therapy comprises a frame provided with a base, a platform placed on the base, an additional platform and at least one arm support. Said platform and additional platform are embodied in the form of for supports and are connected in such a way that they are rotatable together with the base. The base is placed on the frame in such a way that it is rotatable or rotatable and fixable or rotatable and fixable and connected to means for producing and/or adjusting an operating load. A distance between the center of rotation of the platform and the center of rotation of the additional platform ranges from 200 to 600 mm. The height of at least one arm support ranges from 500 to 2300 mm. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163338 | Holding device for machines, particularly contour-cutting - A hold-down device ( | 2009-06-25 |
20090163339 | Packaging device - A method of and a device for folding a bottom of a package, which includes a sleeve of packaging material with a transversal seal in the end of the bottom forming portion of the package, the portion having the shape of a fin. The method includes folding the fin and forming primary flaps, breaking corners on the folded fin between the primary flaps and the edge between the part of the sleeve forming the bottom and the rest of the sleeve, such that secondary flaps are folded in between the primary flaps and the fin, the secondary flaps thereby being folded essentially towards each other, folding the primary flaps towards each other, and pressing the primary flaps towards the remaining part of the bottom forming part of the sleeve. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163340 | Paper folding machine - This specification discloses the structure of a paper folding machine that can automatically fold paper documents such as bills, flyers, and letters. The structure has a first paper folding plate and a second paper folding plate disposed correspondingly, and a first roller set and a second roller set disposed between the first paper folding plate and the second paper folding plate. Paper entering the paper folding machine is driven by the first and second roller sets to the first paper folding plate and the second paper folding plate in sequence for paper folding. In particular, the paper folding style can be changed by adjusting the positions of stopping blocks on the first and second paper folding plates. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163341 | Device for Laying Web Material - In a method for laying web material within a rectangular area in zigzag lengths in several stacked layers, at least one reversal point of a newly laid layer is placed farther inwardly relative to the rectangular area than a reversal point of the layer positioned directly underneath. The reversal points of the zigzag lengths of one layer are arranged in a common reversal row. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163342 | CORE GLASS IN THE ALKALI-ZINC-SILICATE GLASS SYSTEM FOR AN FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT GUIDE AND FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT GUIDE MADE WITH SAID CORE GLASS - A core glass and a fiber-optic light guide made from it are described. The core glass is in the alkali-zinc-silicate system and contains, in Mol % on an oxide basis: 54.5-65, SiO | 2009-06-25 |
20090163343 | Blue-Violet Light Blocking Glass - The present invention provides a blue-violet light blocking glass containing copper (I) halide fine particles that satisfactorily transmits light having a wavelength of 450 nm to 600 nm and sharply blocks light having a wavelength shorter than 450 nm. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163344 | Component of Quartz Glass for Use in Semiconductor Manufacture and Method for Producing the Same - The invention starts from a known component of quartz glass for use in semiconductor manufacture, which component at least in a near-surface region shows a co-doping of a first dopant and of a second oxidic dopant, said second dopant containing one or more rare-earth metals in a concentration of 0.1-3% by wt. each (based on the total mass of SiO | 2009-06-25 |
20090163345 | OPTICAL GLASS COMPOSITION, PREFORM AND OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical glass composition contains, in % by mole, 14.0% or more and 31.0% or less of SiO | 2009-06-25 |
20090163346 | ALUMINA CERAMIC PRODUCTS - The invention provides a sintered, yttria stabilized zirconium-toughened alumina ceramic product comprising about 80-94 w/w % Al | 2009-06-25 |
20090163347 | Recovery of slurry unsupported catalyst - A method of recovering unsupported fine catalyst from heavy oil comprises combining a slurry comprising unsupported fine catalyst in heavy oil with solvent to form a combined slurry-solvent stream. The combined slurry-solvent stream is filtered in a deoiling zone. A stream comprising unsupported fine catalyst and solvent is recovered from the deoiling zone. Unsupported fine catalyst is separated from the stream comprising unsupported fine catalyst and solvent. Filtering in the deoiling zone can comprise filtering the slurry and solvent through a cross-flow microfiltration unit, recovering a retentate stream of the cross-flow microfiltration unit, combining the retentate stream of the cross-flow microfiltration unit with solvent to form a combined retentate-solvent stream, and filtering the combined retentate-solvent stream through a cross-flow microfiltration unit. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163348 | Recovery of slurry unsupported catalyst - A method of recovering unsupported fine catalyst from heavy oil comprises combining a slurry comprising unsupported fine catalyst in heavy oil with solvent to form a combined slurry-solvent stream. The combined slurry-solvent stream is filtered in a deoiling zone. A stream comprising unsupported fine catalyst and solvent is recovered from the deoiling zone. Unsupported fine catalyst is separated from the stream comprising unsupported fine catalyst and solvent. The deoiling zone can comprise a membrane that is rapidly displaced in a horizontal direction. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163349 | REMOVAL OF EXCESS METAL HALIDES FROM REGENERATED IONIC LIQUID CATALYSTS - A process for removing metal halides from regenerated ionic liquid catalyst comprising interacting a regenerated ammonium-based metal-halide ionic liquid catalyst or an ammonium-based metal-halide ionic liquid catalyst undergoing regeneration with either the parent ammonium halide salt from which the ionic liquid catalyst was made or a corresponding mixed salt having an ammonium halide to metal halide molar ratio of 0 to less than 2.0 is disclosed. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163350 | HEAVY OIL UPGRADE PROCESS INCLUDING RECOVERY OF SPENT CATALYST - A process to upgrade heavy oil and convert the heavy oil into lower boiling hydrocarbon products is provided. The process employs a catalyst slurry comprising catalyst particles with an average particle size ranging from 1 to 20 microns. In the upgrade process, spent slurry catalyst in heavy oil is generated as an effluent stream, which is subsequently recovered/separated from the heavy oil via membrane filtration. In one embodiment, dynamic filtration is used for the separation of the heavy oil from the catalyst particles. Valuable metals can be recovered from catalyst particles for subsequent re-use in a catalyst synthesis unit, generating a fresh slurry catalyst. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REGENERATING CATALYST IN A FLUIDIZED CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT - Systems and methods of improving synthesis gas quality in a fluid catalytic cracking unit are disclosed. In one example, a method comprises reacting a first stage regeneration gas comprising oxygen with spent catalyst from a reactor in a first stage of a regenerator to consume the oxygen in the first stage regeneration gas. This reaction produces a synthesis gas output and partially regenerated catalyst. The method further comprises reacting a second stage regeneration gas comprising oxygen with the partially regenerated catalyst in a second stage of the regenerator to regenerate the partially regenerated catalyst. This reaction produces the first stage regeneration gas for reaction with the spent catalyst in the first stage of the regenerator. Through the first and second stage reactions, the spent catalyst is regenerated and the synthesis gas quality is improved. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163352 | Conversion of fine catalyst into coke-like material - A process for recovering catalytic metals from fine catalyst slurried in heavy oil comprises pyrolizing fine catalyst slurried in heavy oil to provide one or more lighter oil products and a coke-like material and recovering catalytic metals from the coke-like material. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163353 | Metal Loaded Micropopous Material For Hydrocarbon Isomerization Processes - The invention is directed to an isomerization catalyst containing an intermediate pore size molecular sieve, a metal or metals selected from the group consisting of Ca, Cr, Mg, La, Ba, Pr, Sr, K and Nd which are effective in raising the isomerization selectivity, and additionally loaded with a Group VIII metal or metals for hydrogenation purposes. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163354 | PURIFICATION STRUCTURE INCORPORATING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CATALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a structure for the purification of a contaminated gas, for example the exhaust gas from a diesel or petrol engine, the structure incorporating an electrochemical system for treating said gas, composed of an NO | 2009-06-25 |
20090163355 | RF NON-THERMAL PLASMA TECHNIQUES FOR CATALYST DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES - Plasma modifications of catalyst supports before and after impregnation of metal precursors improve the activity, selectivity and stability of catalysts, e.g. Ni catalysts for benzene hydrogenation and Pd catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene. Plasma modification of the support before impregnation is slightly more effective than the plasma modification after impregnation. However, plasma modifications after impregnation increase the stability and selectivity of catalysts more effectively. The economic benefit of much improved stability of Ni catalysts for hydrogenation of benzene and the enhanced activity and selectivity of Pd catalysts for acetylene hydrogenation, e.g., is significant. Similar benefits for various catalysts and other industrial processes via RF plasma techniques are expected. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163356 | CATALYZED SOOT FILTER AND METHOD(S) TO MAKE THESE - An improved soot catalyst is comprised of an alkali compound at least partially coated by a ceramic coating comprised of C bonded to a metal, semimetallic element or combination thereof. The improved soot catalyst may be employed in catalyzed Diesel particulate filters. In one method to make a catalyzed Diesel particulate filter, the improved filter is made by contacting a porous ceramic body having an alkali catalyst thereon, coating the alkali catalyst with an organic ceramic precursor, heating the ceramic body to a temperature in an atmosphere sufficient to decompose the organic ceramic precursor to form the soot catalyst on the porous ceramic body without volatilizing substantial amount of the alkali catalyst away. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163357 | Sol-Gel Based Oxidation Catalyst And Coating System Using Same - An oxidation catalyst system is formed by particles of an oxidation catalyst dispersed in a porous sol-gel binder. The oxidation catalyst system can be applied by brush or spray painting while the sol-gel binder is in its sol state. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163358 | Exhaust Gas Purifying Catalyst - In a three-way catalyst for purifying exhaust gases from internal combustion engines, scattering of bismuth components can be suppressed by employing a Bi—Ti composite oxide at a predetermined ratio. Accordingly, the effect of suppressing hydrogen sulfide emissions can be retained for a long time. This catalyst comprises a support substrate, and a catalyst layer formed on the support substrate and including a noble metal, a porous oxide, and a Bi—Ti composite oxide, and satisfies 0.3≦R≦1.5, where R is the molar ratio of the Bi content to the Ti content per unit volume of the support substrate. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163359 | AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NITROGEN OXIDE ADSORBENT - Provided is an ambient temperature NO | 2009-06-25 |
20090163360 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF WATER ABSORBING AGENT - The present invention provides a method for producing a water absorbing agent which excels in water absorption properties. In detail, the present invention provides a method for the production of a water absorbing agent, comprising a) a step of mixing a water absorbing resin, water, and a mixing aid without adding a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and b) a step of irradiating the resultant mixture with ultraviolet rays while keeping the mixture with flowed state. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163361 | SOFT ELASTOMERIC FILMS - Elastomeric films which are both soft and thermally, UV and oxidatively stable are provided. The films are composed of coupled, selectively hydrogenated block copolymers having a relatively high molecular weight and high vinyl content. In addition to the block copolymer other components may be present in formulated films such as other block copolymers, hydrocarbon resins, polyolefins, metallocene polyolefins, homopolystyrene or mineral oils. The softness of the films is determined by the stress at 100% tensile elongation where the films with suitable softness have a 100% stress of about 100 psi or less. While soft, the films also are strong with tensile strengths of 1000 psi or more and suitable hysteresis properties. The elastomeric films are useful as integral components of personal hygiene articles such as gloves, diapers, incontinence products, disposable swimwear and disposable undergarments. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163362 | AGGREGATES OF ALUMINA HYDRATES - An aggregate material includes an aluminous material and a toughening agent in contact with the aluminous material. The aluminous material has a primary aspect ratio of at least about 1.5 and a particle size between about 30 nm and about 1000 nm. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163363 | Dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element - A dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element is provided. In one embodiment, the dual-sided two-ply direct thermal image element comprises a first substrate having a first side and a second side, and a second substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein both the first substrate and the second substrate include a thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof, and wherein the second side of the first substrate is releasably attached to the second side of the second substrate. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163364 | Modified Active-Ingredient-Containing Pellets/Capsules - The invention relates to the use of active-ingredients which are advantageous for a plant or a plant seed. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and means for providing an active-ingredient to a plant or a plant seed in need of such an active ingredient. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163365 | Water-swellable hybrid material with inorganic additives and method of Producing same - The present invention relates to a water-swellable material comprising an inherently crosslinked polymer matrix and inorganic solid particles bound therein with a time-dependent swelling behavior that corresponds to a water uptake of at least 7.5 times the inherent weight of the hybrid material within one hour, as well as the applications thereof. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacture of such a water-swellable hybrid material. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163366 | TWO-PRIMER SEQUENCING FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT EXPRESSION ANALYSIS - The disclosure provides a method of sequencing a nucleic acid molecule that contains two or more target regions to be sequenced (such as, for example, barcodes). The invention is advantageous for sequencing by synthesis two or more target regions whose combined lengths plus the length of any intermediate sequence exceeds the available read length on a given sequencing platform. The methods of the invention utilize nucleic acid constructs containing at least the following elements: a complement of a first universal primer, a first target sequence, an optional polynucleotide spacer, a complement of a second universal primer, and a second target sequence. A first round of sequencing by synthesis is performed to sequence the first target sequence by elongating the first universal primer. Once the sequence of the first target region is obtained, and before the complement of the second primer is reached, the first round of sequencing is terminated. Thereafter, a second round of sequencing by synthesis is initiated—this time, by elongating the second universal primer, thereby sequencing the second target region. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163367 | Bio Drive Apparatus, and Assay Method Using the Same - A non-optical bio-disc, a bio-disc device including the non-optical bio-disc and/or optical disc, a bio-driver apparatus in which a controller disc including a controller for the bio-disc is installed, and an assay method using the same, which are suitable for labs-on-a-chips for various diagnostic assays, nucleic acid hybridization assays, and immunoassays, are provided. The bio-driver apparatus is compatible with general optical discs, including audio, CD-ROMs, DVD players, etc. Thus, the bio-driver apparatus and the assay method offer and economical and convenient alternative to existing products. In addition, the bio-driver apparatus can be readily and easily applied in connection with a computer for remote diagnosis via the internet. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163368 | Directed evolution using proteins comprising unnatural amino acids - The invention provides methods and compositions for screening polypeptide libraries that include variants comprising unnatural amino acids. In addition, the invention provides vector packaging systems and methods for packaging a nucleic acid in a vector. Compositions of vectors produced by the methods and systems are also provided | 2009-06-25 |
20090163369 | Detection of Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Fused Sensor Data - A system and method to search spectral databases to identify unknown materials, specifically pathogenic microorganisms. A library is provided, having sublibraries containing reference data sets of known materials and test data sets, both generated by at least one spectroscopic data generating instrument. For each test data set, each sublibrary associated with the instrument used is searched. A set of scores for each searched sublibrary is produced, representing the likelihood of a match between the reference data set and test data set. Relative probability values are calculated for each searched sublibrary. All relative probability values are fused producing a set of final probability values, used in determining whether the unknown material is represented through a known material in the library. The known material represented in the libraries having the highest final probability value is reported, if the highest final probability value is greater than or equal to the minimum confidence value. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163370 | Competitive N-Hybrid System - The invention relates to a method for identifying highly affinous ligands comprising the following steps: a) creating a bank for a mutagenized first hybrid protein comprising a plurality of mutants; b) expression of a first hybrid protein in a host with a second hybrid protein, one of the hybrid proteins comprising the DNA binding domain of a transcription factor and a bait protein and the other hybrid protein comprising the activation domain for a transcription factor and a prey protein; c) allowing the binding reaction between the first and second hybrid protein in order to form a complex with a functional transcription factor in the host cell under reaction conditions, which are such that the balance of the binding reaction is offset on the side of the hybrid proteins; d) detecting the binding reaction by detecting a reporter gene expressed via the functional transcription factor; e) optionally repeating one or more steps from a) to d); f) selection of a mutant. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163371 | Anchor-Assisted Fragment Selection and Directed Assembly - The invention provides methods for compound and lead generation and discovery. In particular, the present invention provides a method for generating compounds and for selecting compounds that bind to a target. The present invention provides a way by which anchors (e.g., weak binders) and anchor-scaffold conjugates can be evolved into new generations of compounds having improved target binding and other desired pharmaceutical properties through control of both synthetic input and selection criteria. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163372 | Nucleolipids and use thereof, and devices for nucleic acid analysis - The invention relates to a method for isolating and/or identifying known or unknown, nucleic acid sequences (target sequences) which are marked, optionally, with reporter groups, by base specific hybridisation with, essentially, complementary sequences, which belong to a library or sequences. The sample sequences are characterised in that they support, on one of the termini thereof (5′-ends or 3′-ends, preferably on 5′-ends), a single double or multi-chained lipid part, which spreads in a monomolecular layer on a liquid gas or liquid-liquid phase boundary layer. The invention also relates to a system for detecting or isolating nucleic acids. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163373 | Method of Drug Design - The invention provides a method of identifying biologically active compounds comprising: (a) designing a first library of compounds of formula (1) to scan molecular diversity wherein each compound of the library has at least two pharmacophoric groups R1 to R5 as defined below and wherein compound of the library has same number of pharmacophoric groups; (b) assaying the first library of compounds in one or more biological assay(s); and (c) designing a second library wherein each compound of the second library contains one or more additional pharmacophoric group with respect to the first library; such that the/each component of the first and second library is a compound of formula (1). | 2009-06-25 |
20090163374 | Process for Determining One or More Analytes in Samples of Biological Origin Having Complex Composition, and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a process for detecting one or more analytes in one or more samples of biological origin having complex composition. The present invention also relates to a microarray for quantitative determination of one or more analytes in samples of biological origin having complex composition which are immobilized in measurement ranges of microarray, and also to a quantitative detection method based thereon. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163375 | Use of Photopolymerization for Amplification and Detection of a Molecular Recognition Event - The invention provides methods to detect molecular recognition events. The invention also provides methods to detect the presence of or identify a target species based on its interaction with one or more probe species. The methods of the invention are based on amplification of the signal due to each molecular recognition event. The amplification is achieved through photopolymerization, with the polymer formed being associated with the molecular recognition event. In one aspect, a fluorescent polymer, a magnetic polymer, a radioactive polymer or an electrically conducting polymer can form the basis of detection and amplification. In another aspect, a polymer gel swollen with a fluorescent solution, a magnetic solution, a radioactive solution or an electrically conducting solution can form the basis of detection and amplification. In another aspect, detectable particles can be included in the polymer formed. In another aspect, sufficient polymer forms to be detectable by visual inspection. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163376 | KETOL-ACID REDUCTOISOMERASE USING NADH - Methods for the evolution of NADPH binding ketol-acid reductoisomerase enzymes to acquire NADH binding functionality are provided. Specific mutant ketol-acid reductoisomerase enzymes isolated from | 2009-06-25 |
20090163377 | DETECTION AND/OR QUANTIFICATION METHOD OF TARGET MOLECULES ON A SOLID SUPPORT - The invention relates a method for detecting and/or quantifying different target molecules being bound at different locations (spots) of a surface of an optically transparent solid support having a refractive index n | 2009-06-25 |
20090163378 | MULTIPLEX MICROPARTICLE SYSTEM - Arrays of microparticle populations, each population labeled with a single fluorescent dye, are provided for use in multiplex assays. The populations form a virtual multidimensional array wherein each microparticle is identified by fluorescence intensity in two different fluorescence detection channels. The arrays are useful in a variety of assays, including multiplex, multi-analyte assays for the simultaneous detection of two or more analytes by, for example, flow cytometry, and a labeling reagents in, for example, microscopy. The use of singly-dyed microparticles to form multidimensional arrays greatly simplifies the creation of multiplex assays. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163379 | Eukaryotic cell display systems - The present invention provides expression vectors and helper display vectors which can be used in various combinations as vector sets for display of polypeptides on the outer surface of eukaryotic host cells. The expression vector of the invention can be used alone for soluble expression without having to change or reengineer the display vectors. The display systems of the invention are particularly useful for displaying a genetically diverse repertoire or library of polypeptides on the surface of yeast cells, and mammalian cells. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163380 | ANALYTE FOCUSING BIOCHIPS FOR AFFINITY MASS SPECTROMETRY - A novel affinity capture surface, as well as methods of using and making the affinity capture surface and sample presentation devices or biochips comprising the affinity capture surface, are disclosed. The affinity capture surface comprising a substrate surface having adjacent first and second affinity capture zones, wherein the first affinity capture zone comprises a first binary self-assembled monolayer comprising a plurality of affinity capture monomers and hydrophilic-terminated monomers associated with the substrate surface and the second affinity capture zone comprises a second binary self-assembled monolayer comprising a plurality of affinity capture monomers and hydrophobic-terminated monomers associated with the substrate surface, and wherein the affinity capture monomers are capable of selectively retaining an analyte and are cleavable to release terminal portions of the affinity capture monomers and the analyte, thereby generating a hydrophilic surface in the first affinity capture zone and a hydrophobic surface in the second affinity capture zone. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163381 | Methods, Kits and Compositions Pertaining to Combination Oligomers and Libraries for Their Preparation - This invention pertains to the field of combination oligomers, including the block synthesis of combination oligomers in the absence of a template, as well as related methods, kits, libraries and other compositions. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163382 | PRIMER SET FOR AMPLIFYING TARGET SEQUENCE(S) OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIAL SPECIES, PROBE OR PROBE SET SPECIFICALLY HYBRIDIZING WITH TARGET SEQUENCE(S) OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIAL SPECIES, METHOD OF DETECTING ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIAL SPECIES USING THE PROBE OR PROBE SET, AND KIT FOR DETECTING ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIAL SPECIES - Provided are a primer set for amplifying target sequence(s) of antibiotic-resistant bacterial species, a probe or probe set specifically hybridizing with target sequence(s) of antibiotic-resistant bacterial species, a microarray immobilized with the probe or probe set, a kit comprising the primer set and a method of detecting at least one antibiotic-resistant bacterial species using the probe or probe set. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163383 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING COMBINATORIAL PROCESSES - Method for monitoring and controlling a combinatorial process are presenting including: receiving a substrate; executing the combinatorial process, wherein the combinatorial process includes an in-line chemical preparation; analyzing the in-line chemical preparation for conformance with a corresponding in-line chemical preparation parameter using an in-line chemical analysis; and if the in-line chemical preparation is out of conformance with the corresponding in-line chemical preparation parameter, adjusting the in-line chemical preparation to conform with the corresponding in-line chemical preparation parameter utilizing a replenishing chemical preparation. In some embodiments, methods further include: performing a post-chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) clean before executing the combinatorial process, wherein the combinatorial process is a pre-clean; and depositing a capping layer after the pre-clean. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163384 | Detection apparatus for biological materials and methods of making and using the same - Apparatus comprising a surface site comprising a substantially inorganic surface having a chemical composition selected from the group consisting of metals, semiconductors, insulators, and mixtures thereof, the surface positioned within a polypeptide bonding region and having a selective bonding affinity for a polypeptide; a plurality of interlayers between which the surface site is interposed; a distal site end on the surface site and distanced from the interlayers, the surface being provided on the distal site end; the surface site and the interlayers being interposed between first and second supports; first and second conductors provided on the first and second supports and having respective first and second distal conductor ends positioned within the polypeptide bonding region; the conductors being capable of applying an external voltage potential across the polypeptide bonding region. Apparatus, optionally comprising such first and second supports and conductors; and comprising a third conductor in electrical communication with the surface site, the third conductor positioned for electrical communication with a source of an external bias voltage. Techniques for making apparatus. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163385 | Well Treatment Process - The invention provides a method for the treatment of a hydrocarbon well which method comprises administering, down said well, polymeric particles having covalently bound to a polymeric component thereof a well treatment chemical or a precursor thereof, wherein the particles contain covalent bonds scissile in an aqueous environment to release or expose said chemical or precursor. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163386 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DRILLING FLUIDS USEFUL TO PRODUCE FLAT TEMPERATURE RHEOLOGY TO SUCH FLUIDS OVER A WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE AND DRILLING FLUIDS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - A drilling fluid additive characterized by a drilling fluid viscosity regulating property which imparts a stable rheological profile to an oil based drilling fluid characterized by a substantially constant equivalent circulating density over a temperature range of about 120° F. to about 40° F. or a substantially constant high shear rate viscosity reading measured at 600 rpm. The present invention further provides an oil based drilling fluid including a continuous base oil phase; a weighting agent; a filtrate reducer; an emulsifier; and an effective amount of a rheological additive. The oil based drilling fluid exhibits a substantially constant equivalent circulating density and a substantially constant high shear rate viscosity reading over a temperature range of about 120° F. to about 40° F. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163387 | Stabilizing Biphasic Concentrates Through the Addition of Small Amounts of High Molecular Weight Polyelectrolytes - This invention relates to compositions and methods of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore including providing a treatment composition comprising a rheological polymer, a partitioning agent, a charged polyelectrolyte, and a first liquid medium, forming a stabilized heterogeneous mixture comprising a dispersed rheological polymer-rich phase and a partitioning agent-rich phase, and injecting the treatment fluid into the well bore. The invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing a well treatment fluid, including mixing polyethylene glycol partitioning agent, a charged polyelectrolyte, a first aqueous medium, and one or more rheological polymers selected from the group consisting of guar, modified guar, cellulose, modified cellulose, heteropolysaccharide, heteropolysaccharide derivative, or polyacrylamide, to hydrate the one or more polymers and form a water-in-water emulsion, and mixing the water-in-water emulsion with a second aqueous medium to form a well treatment fluid. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163388 | Variable Density Treatment Fluids - The present invention provides variable density fluid compositions and methods for using such compositions in a subterranean formation. One exemplary embodiment of the variable density fluid compositions of the present invention comprises a variable density fluid comprising: a base fluid, and a portion of variable pressure weighting material particles. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163389 | Scale squeeze treatment systems and methods - An aqueous composition for treating hydrocarbon wells contains (a) a scale inhibitor and (b) a viscoelastic surfactant, and further contains from 0 to less than 1% by weight of acid selected from the group consisting of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, formic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, maleic acid, hydrofluoric acid, and mixtures thereof. | 2009-06-25 |
20090163390 | Artifacts, Methods of Creating Such Artifacts and Methods of using Such Artifacts - Artifacts, methods of creating such artifacts and methods of using such artifacts are provided. In this regard, an exemplary embodiment of a method for creating an artifact for quantifying measurement accuracy of non-contact sensors included in optical three-dimensional (3-D) measuring systems, comprises: fabricating an artifact using a base material; and coating the artifact with an approximately uniform coating of dry film lubricant. | 2009-06-25 |