42nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140305579 | DECOUPAGE METHOD - Treatment is difficult when using standard photographs due to issues such as thickness, and in the method utilizing a transfer solution, although it is possible to extract a motif in the form of a thin film, there exists the problem of the work being laborious. A decoupage method is provided which comprises the steps of (a) printing a motif using sublimation thermal transfer printing on photographic printing paper having a thin-film image-receiving layer on the surface, (b) separating only the thin-film image-receiving layer on which the motif is printed from the photographic printing paper as a thin-film image-receiving layer sheet, (c) adhering the separated thin-film image-receiving layer sheet to the surface of a object, and (d) finishing the surface of the object to which the thin-film image-receiving layer sheet is adhered. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305580 | METHODS FOR LAMINATING COMPOSITES - Composite tape is laminated onto a substrate using a gantry to move a tape laminating head along the length of the substrate. The laminating head is mounted for movement along a beam on the gantry that extends across the width of the substrate. The direction of lamination may be altered by changing the angular orientation of the beam. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305581 | RESIN WELDED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A X-Y plane is a plane parallel to abutting surfaces on which a joining portion is formed, and a Z direction is a direction perpendicular to the X-Y plane. A sealing member is held between the outer circumference side of a guide provided on a lid body and the inner circumference side of a rib provided on a case, and is pressed in a direction parallel to the X-Y plane. Laser light is scanned on the inner circumference side with respect to a ring-shaped pressurization jig with a stopper pressurized by the pressurization jig, so the pressurization jig does not break the path of the laser light. This expands the range of options in the material for the pressurization jig, which enables an easy-maintenance jig to be used, improving productivity. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305582 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - In the method of manufacturing an image display apparatus according to the present invention, a liquid photocurable resin composition that does not contain a thermal polymerization initiator is coated on the surface of a light-transmissive cover member including a light shielding layer or the surface of an image display member in a thickness thicker than that of the light shielding layer, and thereafter UV rays are irradiated in that state for curing to form a light-transmissive cured resin layer. Then, the image display member and the light-transmissive cover member are laminated to each other via the light-transmissive cured resin layer to obtain an image display apparatus. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305583 | Device and method for applying a micostructured coating to a substrate using a prepolymerized resin tape - A method and a device for applying a microstructured coating to the surface of a substrate, using a prepolymerized curable resin tape in the pasty state of which at least the face that is to be applied to the substrate is initially covered with a protective film, which protective film is peeled off during the course of the method so as to apply the resin tape directly to the substrate. The use of a prepolymerized resin tape makes it possible to avoid the risks of runs and variations in quality which are associated with the use of a liquid material and makes it possible to avoid the problems associated with the ageing of a microstructured matrix in the form of a reusable tape. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305584 | Methods for Bonding Composite Structures Using Interpenetrating Polymer Network Adhesives - An interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) adhesive comprises an acrylated polymer system curable by radiation, and a flexible epoxy system thermally curable after the acrylated polymer system is cured. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305585 | METHOD FOR ORNAMENTALLY DECORATING AN INANIMATE OBJECT - A method for covering an inanimate object with a botanical article includes the following steps: taking a dried botanical article having at least one surface, applying an adhesive to the surface of the botanical article, affixing the botanical item to the inanimate object by applying the surface covered with the adhesive to the inanimate object, whereby a natural veining and coloring of the botanical article are preserved, and optionally, applying a sealant over the botanical articles covering the inanimate object. The inanimate object may include sculptures, vessels, carvings, and frames. The botanical article may include flower petals, leaves, skeleton leaves, plant skins, and combinations thereof. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305586 | HOT WEDGE WELDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - The invention relates to providing a hot wedge welding machine which may eliminate the thermal dampening that occurs to a welding element when the material to be welded is first introduced into the welding machine. The invention relates to cooling the welding element to stimulate a heating system to heat the welding element to the desired temperature. The artificial cooling stress provided by a cooling system is removed generally at the same time genuine cooling stress of the material is applied to the welding element. This results in the welding element maintaining a consistent temperature when the material is introduced into the welding machine. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305587 | BACK SEAM WELDER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A thermal welder is configured to weld a back seam of a bag formed of thermoplastic sheet material, which may be a polywoven material. The welder typically includes a weld heater and a compression mechanism downstream of the weld heater to compress the sheet material to form the back seam. The welder also includes a weld breaker downstream of the compression mechanism to break apart incidental welds which are formed adjacent the back seam. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305588 | Method of Bonding Perfluoroelastomeric Materials to a Surface - The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305589 | SOFT PULSING - Systems and methods for soft pulsing are described. One of the systems includes a master radiofrequency (RF) generator for generating a first portion of a master RF signal during a first state and a second portion of the master RF signal during a second state. The master RF signal is a sinusoidal signal. The system further includes an impedance matching circuit coupled to the master RF generator via an RF cable to modify the master RF signal to generate a modified RF signal and a plasma chamber coupled to the impedance matching circuit via an RF transmission line. The plasma chamber is used for generating plasma based on the modified RF signal. A statistical measure of the first portion has a positive or a | 2014-10-16 |
20140305590 | NON-PLASMA DRY ETCHING APPARATUS - A non-plasma dry etching apparatus forms textures by processing plural substrates at the same time, and all substrates and textures in respective substrate planes are formed to be uniform at the time of processing and all substrates and values of the reflectance in respective substrate planes are formed to be uniform as well as size reduction of equipment. The substrates are placed in plural stages so as to be parallel to the flow of a process gas in a reaction chamber. The uniform etching is realized by installing turbulent flow generation blades in the upstream side of the flow. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305591 | DELAMINATION APPARATUS AND INLINE THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A delamination apparatus includes a stage mounted with a lower supporting member, a donor film laminated to the lower supporting member, and an acceptor substrate sealed between the lower supporting member and the donor film, a first gripper positioned at an end side of the stage, the first gripper being configured to grip an end of the donor film and to move with the end of the donor film away from the acceptor substrate, and a first filling roll positioned over the donor film, the first filling roll being configured to blow ions toward the donor film while rotating toward the first gripper. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305592 | APPARATUS FOR LAMINATING COMPOSITES - Composite tape is laminated onto a substrate using a gantry to move a tape laminating head along the length of the substrate. The laminating head is mounted for movement along a beam on the gantry that extends across the width of the substrate. The direction of lamination may be altered by changing the angular orientation of the beam. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305593 | Apparatuses and Methods for Bonding Substrates - An apparatus for joining substrates including a rotating drum. The drum may include an outer circumferential surface and a drum aperture in the drum outer circumferential surface. The drum may be configured to continuously advance substrates. A fluid nozzle may be moveably connected to the drum and located radially inward from the drum aperture. The fluid nozzle may be adapted to direct a fluid radially outward through the drum aperture toward the substrates. The fluid may have a temperature sufficient to at least partially melt the substrates. An anvil roll may be located adjacent the drum. The anvil roll may be adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation. A press member may be moveably connected to the drum and located radially inward from the drum aperture. The press member adapted to extend through the drum aperture to compress the substrates between the anvil roll to form a bond. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305594 | LABELING MACHINE WITH SWITCH CABINET - Labeling machine, at which at least one or more labeling aggregates can be arranged at different places, having one or more conveyors for feeding and removing containers, and a switch cabinet, wherein the at least one labeling aggregate can be arranged on an operating side of the conveyor, wherein the switch cabinet is arranged on this operating side, wherein the switch cabinet comprises at least one switching component. The labeling machine includes a pull-out element on which the at least one switching component is arranged. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305595 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING CURL IN BOTTOM PROTECTING FILM FOR DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed is an apparatus for preventing a curl in a bottom protecting film for a display device. The apparatus includes a working table on which the bottom protecting film is mounted, and a plurality of pressing apparatuses which is spaced apart from the working table and presses an edge part of the bottom protecting film. The plurality of pressing apparatuses includes a corner pressing apparatus which presses a corner part of the edge part of the bottom protecting film and a side pressing apparatus which presses a longitudinal side part of the edge part of the bottom protecting film. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305596 | DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING FUEL CELL STACK COMPONENTS - An apparatus for manufacturing fuel cell stack components integrally bond gas diffusion layers to both surfaces of a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) basic material in which a membrane-electrode assembly has sub gaskets. The apparatus includes a frame, an upper die disposed on the frame to be movable in a vertical direction, and a lower die disposed on the frame, and configured to support the MEA basic material and the gas diffusion layers at a lower side of the upper die. Bonders are installed at each of the upper die and the lower die and configured to compress the MEA basic material and the gas diffusion layers at a high temperature and a high pressure. Steam injectors are disposed at the bonders and configured to inject steam to the MEA basic material and the gas diffusion layers. An ultra-pure water storage tank configured to stores ultra-pure water for generating the steam by the bonders and supplies the ultra-pure water to the bonders. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305597 | SOLUTION OF AROMATIC POLYAMIDE FOR PRODUCING DISPLAY ELEMENT, OPTICAL ELEMENT, OR ILLUMINATION ELEMENT - This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide comprising: an aromatic polyamide; and a solvent; wherein elastic modulus at 30.0° C. of a cast film formed by applying the solution onto a glass plate is 5.0 GPa or less, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the cast film is more than 30 ppm/K, and wherein the aromatic copolyamide comprises at least two repeat units, and at least one of the repeat units has one or more free carboxyl groups. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305598 | Vibrating Tire Inflator - An apparatus for processing a tire-wheel assembly including a tire and a wheel that removes entrapments between a bead seat of the wheel and bead of the tire is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tire-wheel assembly exerciser having a tire-engaging portion. The tire-engaging portion includes at least one tire-engaging device that is adjustably-connected to a base portion. A system is disclosed. A method is also disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305599 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR MOVEABLE CLOSURES - The invention provides a closure system comprising an obstacle detection system for detecting objects in or near the path of a moving closure. The system comprises a remote module, a remote module timer, and a communication unit. The system further comprises a motor to drive the closure between open and closed positions, a controller for controlling operation of the motor, and a base station coupled to the controller for communication with the remote module and to transmit synchronisation signals at first prescribed intervals. The remote module is arranged to have at least three modes of power usage: an operation mode, a standby mode, and a sleep mode. The system is further arranged such that, when in sleep mode, the remote module is configured to switch for a preset duration to said standby mode at or substantially at said first prescribed intervals to detect said synchronisation signals so as to monitor the communications link between the base station and the remote module. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305600 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO RETAIN AND REFEED DOOR CURTAINS - Systems and methods to retain and refeed door curtains are disclosed. An example door is disclosed that includes first and second tracks. The example door includes a retainer borne by the first track and an alignment guide associated with the first track. The example door also includes a curtain extending laterally between the first and second tracks. The curtain has a leading edge selectively movable between a closed position and an open position. The example door includes a primary projection borne by the curtain that is in guiding engagement with the retainer within the first track. The primary projection is dislodged from the track when the curtain is in the breakaway state. The example door includes a secondary projection borne by the curtain and arranged to travel outside of the alignment guide when the leading edge is traveling between the open position and the closed position. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305601 | Spring counterbalance apparatus and method - A spring counterbalance apparatus and method consists of a shade system with a torque profile, where the shade system is connected with a drive shaft. A first spring system is connected with the drive shaft where the first spring system is a standard wound spring system. A second spring system is connected with the drive shaft where the second spring system is a reverse wound spring system and where, in combination, the first spring system and the second spring system produce a counterbalance torque profile approximately equal to the shade system torque profile. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305602 | INTEGRATED ACCESSIBLE BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOR MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT - A battery-powered window treatment, such as a roller shade, may include a battery compartment that provides access to batteries while the window treatment is assembled and mounted to a structure. The battery compartment may be pivotally supported by a housing of the window treatment, and operable between opened and closed positions. The batteries may be concealed when the battery compartment is closed, and may be accessible when the battery compartment is open. The battery compartment may be operated opened and closed while a shade of the window treatment is at any position, such that removal of the batteries does not result in the loss of tracking information for the shade. The window treatment may include a fascia that is operably connected to the battery compartment, such that when the battery compartment is opened, the fascia does not obstruct access to the batteries, and does not interfere with the shade. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305603 | PROCESS FOR MAKING PULP - A process for making pulp includes providing plant fiber raw material. The plant fiber raw material can be wood fiber or gramineae plant fiber. The plat fiber raw material is cooked to make a pulp. A TEMPO catalytic oxidation system is added to the pulp to oxidize the pulp fiber. The oxidized pulp fiber is then bleached. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305604 | Specialty Papers And/or Methods For Making Specialty Papers - A filter paper having a composition of softwood fibers in the range of about 50 to about 100 percent by weight, and synthetc fibers that are present in the range of about 0 to about 50 percent by weight. The softwood fibers can be divided between northern softwoods and southern softwoods. Pulp is present in an amount of about 95 to about 98 weight percent of the furnish. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305605 | PAPERMAKING PROCESS EMPLOYING CARBOXYLATED CELLULOSIC FIBERS - A papermaking process includes, firstly, providing carboxylated cellulosic fibers with a carboxyl group content being in the range from 0.06 to 1.5 mmol/g. Then the carboxylated cellulosic fibers are employed to prepare mixing pulp including filler particles, wherein the content of the carboxylated cellulosic fibers in the mixing pulp is in the range from 40% to 100% by dry fiber weight of the mixing pulp. After that, paper is made employing the mixing pulp. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305606 | SIZING COMPOSITION - A sizing composition includes from about 3 kg/ton to about 15 kg/ton of calcium propionate, an additive, and a balance of water. The additive is selected from the group consisting of starch, an optical brightener, a biocide, a defoamer, a surface size agent, a wet strength additive, and combinations thereof. The sizing composition has a pH ranging from 7 to 8. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305607 | AKD COMPOSITION AND MANUFACTURE OF PAPER AND PAPERBOARD - AKD cellulosic composition obtainable by flowing a stream of a cellulosic suspension through a shearing device and in which a molten alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) is metered in to the stream of cellulosic suspension in or prior to the shearing device. The AKD cellulosic composition is particularly suitable in the manufacture of sized paper and paperboard. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305608 | BODY WASTE TREATING MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BODY WASTE TREATING MATERIAL, AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is in that a body waste treating material can be manufactured by using a defective fibrous material unsuitable for forming paper generated upon treating a pulpable raw material without materials for complementing a water absorptive property and a water retention property and a wasting step in manufacturing at a low cost, and resources may be efficiently used. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305609 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger, designed in particular for vehicles with an internal combustion engine, consisting of an insulated container connected to a cooling circuit of the vehicle, where inside of the container a heat storage unit (HSU) filled with phase-change material (PCM) is arranged. The heat storage unit (HSU) consists of a system of adjacently arranged aluminium extruded profiles, whose ends, provided with end caps to allow their filling with a phase transition material, are anchored in the face walls of the container, wherein the aluminium extruded profile, provided with at least one inner fin, has the shape of a square, rectangle, circular arc, or other known shape. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305610 | METHOD OF MONITORING A HEAT EXCHANGER ARRANGEMENT AND HEAT EXCHANGER MONITORING SYSTEM - A method of monitoring a heat exchanger arrangement is provided. The method includes detecting a rotational speed of a ram air fan configured to draw air through the heat exchanger arrangement. The method also includes detecting a power input from a motor to the ram air fan to maintain a commanded rotational speed of the ram air fan. The method further includes comparing the power input detected to a predetermined power limit for the commanded rotational speed. The method yet further includes decreasing the rotational speed of the ram air fan with a controller if the power input detected exceeds the predetermined power limit. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305611 | LIQUID COOLING ARRANGEMENT - Arrangement for cooling, with liquid, one or more electrical devices or structural units of an electrical device that is/are in at least one installation enclosure. A main channeling includes two channels, for distributing the liquid to the electrical devices to be cooled or to the structural units of the electrical devices, a liquid container, which is connected to one of the main channels directly and to the other main channel via a suction channel a pump and a heat exchanger, and also a shut-off valve. The liquid container is disposed below the electrical devices to be cooled or their structural elements, and the amount of liquid to be contained in the arrangement is configured to be such the ends of both the suction channel and the return channel that are inside the liquid container are always situated below the liquid surface. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305612 | Refrigerator Having Frozen Food Thawing Function - The present invention relates to a refrigerator ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305613 | VARIABLE BYPASS PIPELINE HEATER - A fluid heating system for heating fluid flowing in a pipe to prevent freezing and ice build up. A controllable variable flow heat exchanger is utilized within the pipe to provide thermal transfer to the fluid flow. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305614 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device for placing on a heating element is disclosed. The heat dissipation device includes a base and a plurality of fin assemblies. The base includes a plurality of slots. Each fin assembly includes a fixed portion and a fin portion connected to the fixed portion. The fixed portion is capable of inserting into one of the slots to combine the fin assembly with the base. The fin portion includes a plurality of fins, and an interval is between the two adjacent fins. A largest length of each fin is less than one tenth of a wavelength of a noise frequency generated by the fin assembly. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305615 | AIR CONDITIONING UNITS - A ducted unit having first and second outlets wherein the first and second outlets are connected to each other by outlet ducting to form a closed loop, the outlet ducting having at least two spaced apertures for ejecting air within the outlet ducting at substantially constant pressure such that the air pressure within the closed loop outlet ducting is substantially equalized such that the outlets operate at a substantially constant pressure. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305616 | THIN HEATING PIPE - A thin heating pipe includes a pipe, a main capillary structure, a first capillary structure, and a second capillary structure. The pipe has a hollow chamber and a connecting chamber. The first capillary structure is disposed in the chamber and between the first and the second capillary structures. The first capillary structure has a first channel, the second capillary structure has a second channel, and the connecting chamber is communicated with the first channel and the second channel. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305617 | Clamp for an Elongated Member - A clamp for attaching an elongated member to a supporting surface includes a curved portion, a base strip and a securing strip. The base strip includes flanges that define a catch on opposite lateral sides of the base strip. The securing strip is received between the catches formed on the locking flange that engage upstanding locked flanges formed on the securing strip. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305618 | Heat Exchanger And Method Of Making Thereof - A heat exchanger includes an inner tube extending longitudinally along a central axis and having an inner surface bounding a product chamber and an outer surface having a plurality of channels disposed at circumferentially spaced intervals in alternating relationship with a plurality of fins about the circumference of the outer surface of the inner tube; and a longitudinally extending outer tube disposed coaxially about and circumscribing the inner tube in radially spaced relationship, the outer tube having an inner surface contacting the plurality of fins of the inner cylinder, the outer surface being welded to the fins at a plurality of weld locations. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305619 | HIGH EFFICIENCY THERMAL TRANSFER PLATE - The present invention provides a high efficiency thermal transfer plate for providing thermal transfer to and from a fluid. More specifically the present invention provides a thermal transfer plate including a skived fin plate for improved thermal transfer between a fluid within the thermal transfer plate and the thermal transfer plate. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305620 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF A PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER - A Plate and Shell type plate heat exchanger, which comprises an inner shell ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305621 | MULTIPLATE HEAT EXCHANGER - A fin-type heat transfer device ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305622 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ENERGY ACCUMULATOR, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a device for controlling the temperature of an energy accumulator, more particularly for a vehicle. The device has a first outer wall element and a second outer wall element. A main surface of the first outer wall element and a main surface of the second outer wall element are interconnected by means of a rib made of a hardened adhesive. The rib forms at least one fluid conduction channel for conducting a temperature control fluid between the first outer wall element and the second outer wall element. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305623 | HEAT SINK MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A heat sink mounting apparatus including: a heat sink; and a device housing, the housing having a slot in the wall of the housing configured to receive a heat sink, wherein the heat sink and the housing are configured such that the heat sink can be secured within the slot with an interference fit. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REDUCTION OF WASHER FLUID ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE - A climate control system including an air controller switchable between fresh air, recirculated air, and partial recirculated air modes is disclosed. The system further includes a control module connected to the controller and a link operatively connecting the washer fluid system and the module. When the washer fluid system is activated the module switches the controller from the fresh air to the recirculated air mode. Thus washer fluid odors are prevented from entering the vehicle cabin while the washer fluid system is activated. The module can also selectively switch the air controller between fresh air, recirculated, and partial recirculated air modes based on condition inputs. Non-limiting examples of condition inputs include a fog look-up table, a wet bulb level, humidity level, air quality level, and temperature level. The module directs air controller to switch to the fresh air mode based on information generated by one or more of the condition inputs. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305625 | THERMAL MODULE - A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for controlling the climate control device. The control system includes an input device for providing a set point for the system. A first control unit of the control system is provided for the first thermal module and a second control unit is provided for the second thermal module. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305626 | CALCULATION OF FLOW IN AN AIR SYSTEM - A method is provided for determining an air flow in a vehicle air conditioning system that comprises an inlet; a plurality of outlets; at least one air duct for guiding air from the inlet to the outlets, each air duct being characterized by a predetermined flow resistance coefficient; at least one flap characterized by a flow resistance based on a degree of opening of the flap; and a fan for creating an air flow from the inlet to an outlet. The method comprises determining a total equivalent flow resistance between a predetermined location in the system and an interior of the vehicle, wherein flow resistances are treated as resistances in an electric circuit, and a total equivalent flow resistance is determined. Treating a pressure drop as equivalent with a voltage drop, the air flow can be determined, as the pressure is equal to the resistance times the flow squared. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305627 | ANTI-WEAR DEVICE FOR COMPOSITE PACKERS AND PLUGS - A downhole packer tool having components made essentially of non-metallic engineering grade plastic materials. The tool having an apparatus for anchoring the tool in an annular structure. The tool has a mandrel; a slip assembly positioned on the mandrel, the slip assembly having at least one spacer ring and a plurality of slip elements; and at least one wear resistant insert installed in an outer surface of the tool and extending outwardly therefrom whereby the at least insert button is abrasion resistant upon setting yet has favorable drillability characteristics upon drilling the tool from the wellbore. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305628 | Device Useful as a Borehole Fluid Sampler - The present invention provides a device comprising: (a) a proximal end of the device comprises an inner first conduit within the lumen of an outer second conduit, (b) a distal end of the device comprises the outer second conduit in fluid communication with a third conduit and a fourth conduit through a Y-shaped, T-shaped or U-shaped junction, (c) the third conduit terminates in a triggering mechanism, and (d) the fourth conduit is in fluid communication through a one-way valve, wherein fluid can only convey in a direction from the fourth conduit towards the second outer conduit, with an aperture. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305629 | Removable Packer Plug with Installation Bypass Feature - A plug for a seal bore in a packer mandrel has a shiftable annular member that can selectively open bypass ports to facilitate latching and then be shifted as part of a release from the plug by a running tool to close the bypass passage that go around a frangible barrier that will later be broken by impact force. The annular member has minimal structure internally to allow attachment of the running tool. The annular member drillout proceeds quickly with minimal cuttings and the frangible member is broken by impact. On an assembly with multiple packers getting plugs a trip is saved as a plug is delivered into a lower packer with a string supporting the packer above. The plug is set in the lower packer allowing release of the running string for subsequent placement and setting of the next packer in the same trip. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305630 | Flow Control Screen Assembly Having an Adjustable Inflow Control Device - A well system has a fluid flow path for the inflow of production fluid. An inflow control device is disposed within the fluid flow path. The inflow control device has at least first and second fluid passageways. A first plug is disposed within the first fluid passageway and is operable to restrict fluid flow therethrough. The first plug is operably removable from the first fluid passageway responsive to a first stimulus. A second plug is disposed within the second fluid passageway and is operable to restrict fluid flow therethrough. The second plug is operably removable from the second fluid passageway responsive to a second stimulus, wherein the first stimulus is different from the second stimulus. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305631 | DEVICE FOR ANCHORING IN A CASING IN A BOREHOLE IN THE GROUND - A device for anchoring in a casing in a borehole in the ground. The device comprises a shaft oriented in an axial direction, the shaft having a torque transfer section. The torque transfer section has axially oriented outer cam surfaces extending radially outwardly in a rotational sense. The shaft further has a plurality of clamping bodies circumferentially distributed around the torque transfer section with a limited movability relative to the torque transfer section in rotational sense and in radial directions. The clamping bodies each have an inner, axially oriented clamping body surface facing one of the cam surfaces of the torque transfer section and an outer surface defining a segment of a cylinder coaxial with said shaft. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305632 | Coil Tube Injector System - A coil tube injector head comprising at least two gearbox units, wherein each gearbox unit drives a gripper assembly comprising a plurality of gripper assembly links. The gripper assembly links comprise a gripper surface that engages a length of coil tubing and one or more roller bearings that engage a bearing plate. The coil tube injector head further comprises a skid plate that is coupled to the bearing plate and receives pressure from one or more traction cylinders. The assembly of the claimed embodiments further allows for ease of maintenance and service of the coil tube injector by operators in the field of oil and gas production. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305633 | Capillary Injection Delivery System Having Tubing Anchor - A capillary injection system delivers chemical with a capillary string to a targeted area in a wellbore such as adjacent a rod pump of a reciprocating pump system. The capillary string is disposed along the production string and delivers the chemical downhole. A tubing anchor disposed on the production string anchors the production string in tension in the casing. The tubing anchor has a mandrel coupled to the production string and has a housing disposed on the mandrel. The mandrel accommodates the capillary string outside thereof and defines a guide slot for controlling relative movement of the mandrel and the housing engaged with the guide slot. The housing has a slip movable outward from the mandrel. The mandrel is in a set condition is moved axially in the guide slot, and the slip is moved outward from the mandrel against the casing. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305634 | Processing Hydrocarbons - Systems and methods that include providing, e.g., obtaining or preparing, a material that includes a hydrocarbon carried by an inorganic substrate, and exposing the material to a plurality of energetic particles, such as accelerated charged particles, such as electrons or ions. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305635 | Method For Developing Oil And Gas Fields Using High-Power Laser Radiation ForMore Complete Oil And Gas Extraction - A method of developing oil and gas fields includes creating a well by mechanically displacing rock material via a drilling device, increasing a well diameter by impacting the rock material via laser beams emitted from a central emitter, and reinforcing inner walls of the well by impacting wall material via laser beams emitted from a lateral emitter. A system includes a drilling device with a hollow lumen and a central drilling head, at least one fiber optic cable positioned within the lumen, a laser source coupled to a proximal end of the cable, a central emitter positioned inside the central drilling head and coupled to a distal end of the cable, at least one lateral emitter positioned on a side wall of the drilling device and coupled to the cable, and a controller coupled to the central and lateral emitters for controlling at least one laser beam characteristic. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305636 | SENSING IN ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus are provided for measuring one or more parameters associated with an artificial lift system for hydrocarbon production and operating the system based on the measured parameters. One embodiment of the invention provides a lubricator for a plunger lift system, which generally includes a housing, a spring disposed in the housing for absorbing an impact by a plunger, and a sensor configured to measure at least one parameter of the spring. One example method of operating a plunger lift system for hydrocarbon production generally includes measuring at least one parameter of a spring disposed in a lubricator of the plunger lift system and operating the plunger lift system based on the measured parameter. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305637 | DOWNHOLE TEMPERATURE CALCULATION - A method for calculating a value representative of a downhole temperature in a hydrocarbon well, wherein the well includes production tubing inside an outer tubing, an annulus is provided between the production tubing and the outer tubing, and the annulus receives a hydraulic control line supplying hydraulic fluid for the control of a downhole device, the method including sensing the pressure of hydraulic fluid in the control line at the wellhead, and using a measurement of the pressure to calculate the value representative of the downhole temperature. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305638 | MODELING OF INTERACTION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURES IN COMPLEX FRACTURE NETWORKS - Methods of performing a fracture operation at a wellsite with a fracture network are provided. The methods involve obtaining wellsite data and a mechanical earth model, and generating a hydraulic fracture growth pattern for the fracture network over time. The generating involves extending hydraulic fractures from a wellbore and into the fracture network of a subterranean formation to form a hydraulic fracture network, determining hydraulic fracture parameters after the extending, determining transport parameters for proppant passing through the hydraulic fracture network, and determining fracture dimensions of the hydraulic fractures from the hydraulic fracture parameters, the transport parameters and the mechanical earth model. The methods also involve performing stress shadowing on the hydraulic fractures to determine stress interference between fractures and repeating the generating based on the determined stress interference. The methods may also involve determining crossing behavior. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305639 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING STEAM FOR THE RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBON - The present invention provides a method of generating steam for the recovery of hydrocarbon from a hydro-carbon producing system comprising: (i) generating supercritical steam from water; (ii) converting said supercritical steam to a subcritical steam; and (iii) injecting said subcritical steam into said system. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305640 | IN SITU THERMAL PROCESSING OF AN OIL SHALE FORMATION USING CONDUCTIVE HEATING - Methods and systems of treating an oil shale formation using an in situ thermal process are described herein. A method of treating an oil shale formation in situ includes providing heat from one or more heat sources to at least a portion of the formation; allowing the heat to transfer from at least the portion to a selected section of the formation substantially by conduction of heat; pyrolyzing at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section of the formation; and producing a mixture from the formation. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305641 | CERAMIC SCREEN - A screen assembly for removing particulates from a fluid in a well bore said well bore being provided with a tubing for transport of fluids inside the tube, said tube being provided with sliding sleeve doors through which the fluids flow from the well bore external the tube and into the tube. The screen assembly comprises a filter arranged external the tubing and covering the sliding sleeve doors, such that the filter prevents particles above a predefined size from entering through the sliding sleeve doors: The screen assembly further comprises a supportive tube having apertures allowing well bore fluids to pass. Furthermore said filter is arranged on the inner side of said supportive tube, such that the filter is placed between the supportive tube and the tube with the sliding sleeve doors. The filter is made from ceramic material. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305642 | SINGLE TRIP MULTI-ZONE COMPLETION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are systems and methods of producing from multiple production zones with a single trip multi-zone completion system. One method includes arranging an outer completion string within a wellbore adjacent the one or more formation zones, the outer completion string having at least one sand screen arranged thereabout and a flow control device movably disposed within the sand screen, locating an insert string within the outer completion string, the insert string having at least one control and data acquisition module disposed thereon that has one or more mechanical coupling mechanisms, locating the flow control device with the one or more mechanical coupling mechanisms, and moving the flow control device between a closed position and an open position with the one or more mechanical coupling mechanisms. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305643 | GRANULATED INORGANIC PARTICULATES AND THEIR USE IN OILFIELD APPLICATIONS - A granulated mica composition may include mica having an average particle size less than about 20 mesh, and 0.01% to about 1.0% of a water soluble binder. The granulated mica composition may have a granule size greater than about 20 mesh. A process for producing a granulated inorganic particulate composition for use in oilfield applications may include mixing at least one inorganic particulate having an average particle size of less than about 20 mesh with water and at least one binder, and agglomerating the resulting mixture to form a granulated inorganic particulate having an average particle size of greater than about 20 mesh. A method for treating a subterranean formation may include admixing a granulated inorganic particle composition into a fluid, such that the inorganic particulate is dispersed into the fluid as a suspended inorganic particulate, and injecting the fluid and suspended inorganic particulate into the subterranean formation. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305644 | Method and apparatus for reducing costs and emissions from extracting and processing gas and oil from underground resources - This invention relates to improvements in the current recovery of gases and oil liquids from an underground resource such as shale by means of hydraulic fracturing “Fracking.” The main improvements consist of increasing the yield of gases and oil liquids from drilled wells as well as eliminating the use of water which is a major problem. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305645 | REDUCED BLOWDOWN STEAM GENERATION - Steam is generated using high total dissolved solids (TDS) boiler feedwater while still maintaining relatively low boiler blowdown rates. In one embodiment, a boiler is adapted to generate low quality steam from the high TDS feedwater to maintain wet conditions in the boiler tubes to mitigate against fouling/scaling problems. The low quality steam is then separated into a vapor fraction and a liquid blowdown stream. The vapor fraction is superheated to superheated steam. The liquid blowdown stream is allowed to exchange heat with the thus-created superheated steam to vaporize a portion of the blowdown to form a finished steam and a waste stream. This reduces the blowdown to waste and creates more end user steam. The finished steam is routed to its end use, e.g., a hydrocarbon thermal recovery process. Advantages include lower cost, higher efficiency, and less equipment complexity. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305646 | COMPOSITION OF POLYBUTADIENE-BASED FORMULA FOR DOWNHOLE APPLICATIONS - A method of treating a wellbore may include emplacing in at least a selected region of the wellbore a formulation that includes at least one diene pre-polymer; at least one reactive diluent; at least one inert diluent comprising an oleaginous liquid or a mutual solvent; and at least one initiator; and initiating polymerization of the at least one diene pre-polymer and the at least one reactive diluent to form a composite material in the selected region of the wellbore. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305647 | METHODS OF PRODUCING FRICTION REDUCING BIOSYNTHETIC POLYSACCHARIDES - Methods of treating a subterranean formation including providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a friction reducing agent, wherein the friction reducing agent is a biosynthetic polysaccharide produced by a host cell line with DNA encoding the biosynthetic polysaccharide; and introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305648 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR USE IN COMPLETION OF A WELLBORE - A ported tubular is provided for use in casing a wellbore, to permit selective access to the adjacent formation during completion operations. A system and method for completing a wellbore using the ported tubular are also provided. Ports within the wellbore casing may be opened, isolated, or otherwise accessed to deliver treatment to the formation through the ports. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305649 | Submicron particles surfactant method for improved oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs - Methods of stimulating a well comprising providing a stimulation fluid comprising at least one surfactant and submicron particles, the submicron particles having a particle size between about 200 nm and about 800 nm and a specific surface area greater than about 5 square meters per gram; and introducing the stimulation fluid into a wellbore. Additional methods to enhance oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs accessible via a well are described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305650 | CHOLINE-BASED CROSSLINKER COMPOSITIONS FOR FRACTURING FLUIDS - Disclosed are compositions derived of mixtures of choline ion salts (typically choline chloride) in aqueous solution with suspended particulates of sparingly soluble borate minerals or with alkali or alkaline earth borate salts, boric acid and its ester derivatives and salts, or other aqueous soluble borate forms. These compositions are useful as cross-linkers for polysaccharides and other biopolymers and particularly as used in subterranean treatment fluids for completion and stimulation of oil and gas wells. Advantages of the compositions are the combination into a single package of the properties of clay stabilizing actives (choline ion) and crosslinking actives (borates, etc.), in relatively high concentrations, and these compositions are easy to handle, being stable and pumpable at low temperatures, and with attractive environmental profiles. Also disclosed are the analogous choline solutions mixed with metallic cross-linking ions know in the art such as Zr | 2014-10-16 |
20140305651 | Hydraulic Fracturing Composition - The invention relates to subterranean treatment fluids, and more particularly for hydraulic fracturing formulations, comprising a low viscosity hydrocarbon fluid having low pour point and low or no BTEX content combined with suitable additives, in particular with a thickening agent additive. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305652 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Liquid from a Horizontal Well - A system and method for removing liquid from a horizontal wellbore is disclosed. The system and methods utilize multi-conduit tubing associated with one or more liquid intake port(s) positioned at selected locations along the tubing and positioned within a wellbore. The one or more liquid intake ports are typically placed at liquid accumulation points along the primarily horizontal section of the wellbore. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305653 | Method And System For An Automatic Milling Operation | 2014-10-16 |
20140305654 | SUBSEA STRUCTURE FLOWLINE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A subsea structure flowline connector assembly for a subsea structure having a flowline connector assembly adapted to be mountable to the subsea structure, the flowline connector assembly having a junction plate having a flowline connector therein; an receiver affixed to or adjacent to said junction plate, said receiver having an interior exposed to said flowline connector of said junction plate; a fly-in connector assembly adapted to be connectable to the flowline connector, said fly-in connector assembly having a connector thereon, said connector of said fly-in connector assembly adapted to engage said flowline connector of said junction plate to establish fluid communication, said fly-in connector assembly having a conduit in communication with said connector of said fly-in connector assembly, said conduit adapted to connect to a flowline; an actuating device coupled to the connector for actuating the connector to engage the flowline connector, a brace extending from the actuating device to the conduit for bracing the conduit to the actuating device. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305655 | RISER TENSIONER CONDUCTOR FOR DRY-TREE SEMISUBMERSIBLE - A top-tensioned riser system comprises a substantially vertical riser extending upward from the seafloor; a conductor surrounding an upper portion of the riser in spaced-apart relation; a coaxial keel guide surrounding a lower portion of the conductor; a tensioner attached to the conductor and the riser; a keel guide support structure attached to the keel guide and connected to the keel of a dry-tree, semi-submersible vessel; and, a keel joint centralizer attached to the riser proximate the keel guide and sized to prevent radial movement of the riser relative to the conductor. Side loads on the riser (such as those arising from displacement of the vessel from its nominal position or currents acting on the riser) are reacted from the riser to the conductor via the keel joint centralizer and thence to the keel of the vessel via the keel guide. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305656 | SUBSEA CONTROL MODULES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention relates to subsea control modules (SCMs). According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a subsea control module ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305657 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RISERLESS DRILLING FLUID RECOVERY - A method and a device for enabling the use of riserless drilling fluid recovery from a seabed-based borehole ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305658 | Apparatus and Method for Mounting Flow-Control Devices to Tubular Members - A contoured boss for conforming to an outer surface of a tubular member for deployment within a subterranean formation, the contoured boss comprising a valve receiving body having a contoured outer surface that extends radially outward from an outer surface of the tubular member; and passage for receiving a valve, the passage extending through the valve receiving body. A method for facilitating stimulation treatments in completions and a method of centering a tubular member having an outer surface within a borehole are also provided. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROTATING CASING STRING - In one aspect, a system includes a tool, a hanger connected to the tool, and a plurality of tubulars connected to the hanger and adapted to be positioned within a wellbore. The tool, hanger, and tubulars are rotatable in response to at least the application of torsion to the tool, and without transferring torque to the connection between the tool and the hanger. In another aspect, a method includes positioning a tubular string within a wellbore, connecting a hanger to the tubular string, and applying torsion to the tubular string to rotate the tubular string. To apply torsion to rotate, a tool is connected to the hanger, and torsion is applied to the tool without transferring torque to the connection between the tool and the hanger. In another aspect, there is provided an apparatus for rotating a tubular string in a preexisting structure, such as a wellbore. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305660 | Shock Absorber, Related Methods and Apparatuses - A shock absorber ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305661 | CABLE DUCT DEVICE IN A SWELLING PACKER - A cable duct device in a swellable packer in which the swellable packer is provided with at least one opening therethrough which is adapted to constitute a duct for a cable. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305662 | CROSSOVER TOOL FOR REVERSE CEMENTING A LINER STRING - A liner deployment assembly (LDA) for use in a wellbore includes: a crossover tool. The crossover tool includes: a seal for engaging a tubular string cemented into the wellbore; a tubular housing carrying the seal and having bypass ports straddling the seal; a mandrel having a bore therethrough and a port in fluid communication with the mandrel bore, the mandrel movable relative to the housing between a bore position where the mandrel port is isolated from the bypass ports and a bypass position where the mandrel port is aligned with one of the bypass ports; a bypass chamber formed between the housing and the mandrel and extending above and below the seal; and a control module. The control module includes: an electronics package; and an actuator in communication with the electronics package and operable to move the mandrel between the positions. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305663 | Self-Aligning Cover Spring For A Concealed Sprinkler - A spring may include an annular plate having a central aperture; a plurality of spring members protruding from the annular plate, the plurality of spring members being resiliently flexible and radially disposed around the central aperture; and a plurality of alignment tabs protruding from the annular plate. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305664 | Method and system for remote monitoring at a nozzle - A system where a sensor is placed in proximity to the nozzle of a hose to monitor pressure. The system includes a communication link between the sensor and a remote station. Pressure values can be transmitted to a receiver and optional processor located near a pump. An operator can then adjust the pump to produce the desired pressure at the nozzle. Optionally, the processor can directly control the pump through a closed-loop feedback system. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305665 | FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FIRE PROTECTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL OIL COOKER - Fire protection mist nozzles for industrial oil cookers, oil cookers with fire protection systems, and method of oil cooker fire protection are provided. The mist nozzles operate at pressures between 170 and 250 psi, and provide a unique distribution pattern that allows for variable installations for protection in certain operative environments including oil cookers with various hood configurations. The fire protection nozzles includes a base defining an inlet and an outlet along an axis. The base includes an orifice having an inlet diameter and an outlet diameter. The outlet diameter is preferably greater than the inlet diameter; and the orifice defines a K-factor of less than 1.0 gpm/psi½. The nozzle includes a diffuser aligned with the orifice. The diffuser has a preferably substantially domed portion with a maximum diameter that is less than the summation of the inlet diameter and the outlet diameter of the orifice. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305666 | Method and Device for Suppressing Electrical Fires in Underground Conduit - A method and device for suppressing an electrical fire within an electrical wire carrying conduit. The device is a flexible receptacle containing an admixture of super absorbent polymer and water having substantially superior fire suppression and extinguishing properties that does not provide an electrically conductive environment. The receptacle is drawn though a conduit either before or after wires have been placed in the conduit, and the filled with the admixture. A sleeve may be placed over the receptacle to prevent breaching of the receptacle during installation. Once the receptacle and admixture is positioned within the conduit, should arcing or a buildup of heat occur, the receptacle will rupture and the admixture will cover the specific area. These particular properties and ratios of the admixture will enable electrical fires to be extinguished more rapidly and not flare back up. The admixture further encapsulates noxious and toxic gases associated with electrical fires. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305667 | AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF E-1-CHLORO-2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND USES THEREOF - Azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene or E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305668 | Solid Propellant Fire Extinguishing System - A fire extinguishing system comprises a hermetically sealed storage canister ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305669 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING FILLING MATERIAL AND FOR WINDING OF USED ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS - The invention refers to a device for removing filling material from a stripe-shaped band material, in particular from an artificial turf, having a transport system for conveying the band material comprising at least one transport means, and having a diverting means for widening and folding of the band material, so that the filling material can fall off the band material, as well as an emptying means for the band material arranged in a region of the band material being folded, wherein the device has at least one of a pressure roller arranged when viewed three-dimensionally underneath the transport system. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305670 | VERTICAL TILLAGE SYSTEM - A vertical tilling implement to be pulled behind and agricultural vehicle having a number of gangs of fluted-concave disc blades, rolling baskets, and wheels connected to a main frame. As the vertical tilling implement is pulled, the fluted-concave disc blades move the soil in a direction lateral to the side of the blades as well as up. Meanwhile, the rolling bars aid in leveling the seedbed and crushing the remaining large pieces of soil. The vertical tilling implement reduces the amount of subsoil compaction and cuts through heavy residue making it ideal for use in the fall or in the spring. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305671 | Square to Round Ring Assembly, Device, and Method - A square-to-round ring device enables a user to selectively mount an electrical device to an electrical box as supported by a support structure. The square-to-round ring device includes a square ring-to-box flat structure and a round device-to-ring attachment structure. The ring-to-box flat structure includes at least one flat-based fastener-receiving structure for receiving at least one fastener. The device-to-ring attachment structure is centrally joined to the ring-to-box flat structure, and includes a number of ring-based fastener-receiving structures, which number of ring-based fastener-receiving structures is greater than two, and preferably four. The ring-based fastener-receiving structures are equally spaced from one another about a periphery of the device-to-ring attachment structure such that two pairs of opposed structures are aligned orthogonally relative to one another in two dimensions. The device-to-ring attachment structure may extend anteriorly from the ring-to-box flat structure. Certain installation methodology is further supported by the inventive device. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305672 | CABLE PROTECTION AND GUIDE DEVICE - A cable protection and guide device is provided, which prevents abrasion of the cable skin of a cable or the like and holds the position of a multi joint link with high precision. The cable protection and guide device is characterized in that the multi-joint link includes a link member and a holding member attached to the link member for holding the cable. The holding member includes a cylindrical base portion and a holding portion formed integrally with the cylindrical base portion, wherein the cylindrical base portion is engaged with a circular through hole of the link member, and the holding portion extends outward from the cylindrical base portion in a multi joint link width direction and is bifurcated for holding the cable from two sides, i.e. multi-joint link flexional inner side and multi-joint link flexional outer side. The holding member is rotatable with respect to the link member. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305673 | FOLDING ACCESSORY CABLE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide a folding cable. One embodiment includes stiff sections of the cable linked by flexible joints. The joints exert a small folding force on the cable so that when not pulled extended the cable tends to fold together in an accordion style to a length that approximates the portable device, such as a mobile phone, with which the cable is used. Various other embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305674 | COAXIAL CABLE ASSEMBLY - A coaxial cable assembly including a plurality of first and second wires of different diameters and a grounding member. Each wire defines a central conductor, an inner insulative layer, a shielding layer, and an outer insulative layer. The grounding member surrounds the plurality of wires and electrically connect with the shielding layers of the wires. The grounding member includes a first grounding piece and a second grounding piece having opposing first and second grooves, respectively. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305675 | USB CABLE - A USB cable ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305676 | DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CABLE AND MULTIPAIR DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CABLE - A differential signal transmission cable includes two core wires arranged in parallel, each of the two core wires having an insulation layer on an outer periphery of a conductor; and an outer conductor provided so as to cover the two core wires all together. The insulation layer includes sequentially an inner skin layer of a non-foamed resin, a foam layer of a foamed resin, and an outer skin layer of a non-foamed resin on the outer periphery of the conductor. The outer skin layer has a higher relative permittivity than the inner skin layer. The multipair differential signal transmission includes a plurality of differential signal transmission cables and a protective jacket provided around the plurality of differential signal transmission cables. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305677 | MASTERBATCH FOR MANUFACTURING AN INSULATING LAYER OF AN ELECTRIC CABLE - A masterbatch including an ethylene copolymer and at least one ethylene comonomer having at least one polar group, an organic peroxide, and an anti-oxidant, the organic peroxide accounting for 0.2 to 100 parts by weight, for 100 parts by weight of the copolymer, and the anti-oxidant accounting for 0.02 to 50 parts by weight, for 100 parts by weight of the copolymer. Also, methods for preparing the masterbatch and to the uses of said masterbatch for manufacturing insulating layers for electric cables and for limiting or preventing the water tree phenomenon for electric cables. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305678 | WIRING MATERIAL - A wiring material ( | 2014-10-16 |