50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090301612 | INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT METHOD, INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT INSTALLATION AND INDUCTION-HEAT-TREATED PRODUCT - An induction heat treatment method with which temperature control is enabled, condition setting is easy, and the quality of a treatment object can be stabilized includes: a data acquiring step of heating and quench-hardening a sample of the treatment object to thereby acquire process data; a storing step of storing the process data; a checking step of checking the power supply output transition data and the quenching timing data as to validity based on the temperature transition data stored in the storing step; and a mass production step of performing heat treatment of the treatment object in accordance with the power supply output transition data and the quenching timing data stored in the storing step and checked as to validity in the checking step. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301613 | Low Yield Ratio Dual Phase Steel Linepipe with Superior Strain Aging Resistance - A steel composition and method from making a dual phase steel therefrom. The dual phase steel may have carbon of about 0.05% by weight to about 0.12 wt %; niobium of about 0.005 wt % to about 0.03 wt %; titanium of about 0.005 wt % to about 0.02 wt %; nitrogen of about 0.001 wt % to about 0.01 wt %; silicon of about 0.01 wt % to about 0.5 wt %; manganese of about 0.5 wt % to about 2.0 wt %; and a total of molybdenum, chromium, vanadium and copper less than about 0.15 wt %. The steel may have a first phase consisting of ferrite and a second phase having one or more of carbide, pearlite, martensite, lower bainite, granular bainite, upper bainite, and degenerate upper bainite. A solute carbon content in the first phase may be about 0.01 wt % or less. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301614 | CU-NI-SI-CO COPPER ALLOY FOR ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention provides Cu—Ni—Si—Co alloys having excellent strength, electrical conductivity, and press-punching properties. In one aspect, the invention is a copper alloy for electronic materials, containing 1.0 to 2.5 mass % of Ni, 0.5 to 2.5 mass % of Co, and 0.30 to 1.2 mass % of Si, the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities, wherein the copper alloy for electronic material has a [Ni+Co+Si] content in which the median value ρ (mass %) satisfies the formula 20 (mass %)≦ρ≦60 (mass %), the standard deviation σ (Ni+Co+Si) satisfies the formula σ (Ni+Co+Si)≦30 (mass %), and the surface area ratio S (%) satisfies the formula 1%≦S≦10%, in relation to the compositional variation and the surface area ratio of second-phase particles size of 0.1 μm or greater and 1 μm or less when observed in a cross section parallel to a rolling direction. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301615 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VALVE AND VALVE OBTAINED IN THIS MANNER - The invention concerns a method for making a unitary spark ignition valve, characterized in that it consists in preparing and casting a steel made up in wt. % of: 0.45%≦C 0.55%; 12%≦Cr≦18%; 1%≦Si≦2.5%; traces≦Mn≦2%; 0.2%≦V≦0.5%; traces≦Mo≦0.5%; 0.05%≦N≦0.15% with 0.55%≦C+N≦0.70%; traces≦Ni≦1%; traces≦Cu≦0.25%; or Cu≦0.5 Ni if Cu>0.25%; traces≦Co≦1%; traces≦W≦0.2%; traces≦Nb≦0.15%; traces≦AI≦0.025%; traces≦Ti≦0.010%; traces≦S≦0.030%; traces≦P≦0.040%; traces≦B≦0.0050%; the balance being iron and impurities resulting from the preparation; in transforming by hot thermomechanical process, for example, by rolling and/or forging between 1000 and 1200° C.; optionally soft annealing, between 650 and 900° C. for 2 to 8 hours followed by air or furnace cooling; and performing the final thermal or thermomechanical treatments which will impart to the valve its shape and its final properties, including hot-shaping by forging or extrusion, and in a final manufacturing step a localized surface quenching, such as a high-frequency quenching, a plasma or a laser shock quenching, performed on certain parts of the valve. The invention also concerns a unitary spark ignition engine valve obtained by said method. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301616 | WEAR-RESISTANT ALUMINUM ALLOY MATERIAL WITH EXCELLENT WORKABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A wear-resistant aluminum alloy material excellent in workability and wear-resistance is provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301617 | SEQUENTIAL AGING OF ALUMINUM SILICON CASTING ALLOYS - Aluminum castings having increased elongation and tensile strength are obtained by sequential aging a solutionized casting followed by rapid heating to nucleation temperature followed by rapid cooling, then reheating to precipitate growth temperature. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301618 | AMMONIUM NITRATE GRANULES - This invention relates to explosive grade ammonium nitrate porous granules. The granules are produced in a fluidized bed and are formed through a combination of layering and agglomeration to produce ammonium nitrate granules are spherical in shape, smooth, hard and dry and do not break down easily during handling. Ammonium nitrate granules of a specific size range and density can be prepared and the size range and density of the granules can be varied, depending on the application of the granules, and this has particular advantages in preparing granules for use in ANFO explosive compositions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301619 | GASSING OF EMULSION EXPLOSIVES WITH NITRIC OXIDE - A method for gassing an emulsion explosives to sensitise the explosive to detonation and/or for density modification is described. The method comprises reacting a compound having an enol group, or a deprotonated enolate form of the enol group, with a nitrosating agent to generate nitric oxide to gas the explosive. The compound reacted with the nitrosating agent can be a lactone such as ascorbic acid. Dinitrogen trioxide is particularly useful as the nitrosating agent. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301620 | Tyre - A tyre, wherein the tread has a number of raised blocks divided into a number of elements by sipes crosswise to a motion direction of the tyre; wherein each element has at least a first lateral surface separated by a sipe from a second lateral surface of an adjacent element and having at least one first portion sloping with respect to the motion direction and facing a second portion of the second surface; and wherein parting of the first and second portion in the motion direction is controlled by an elastic locking device for locking the two portions to each other. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301621 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire capable of providing improved lateral sliding resistance on show, improved traction on snow, and improved uneven-wear resistance. The provided tire includes: at least one circumferential main groove formed in a tread portion and extending in the tire-circumferential direction; and plural columns of land areas defined in the tread portion by the circumferential main groove. Plural lug grooves and plural sipes are formed in at least one of the plural land-area columns. Each of the lug grooves extends in the tire-width direction. At least one end of each lug groove is formed as a dead end located in the corresponding land area. Each of the sipes extends so as to surround the corresponding lug groove. Each sipe intersects with the lug groove in question, and is communicatively connected to the corresponding single one of the circumferential main grooves at the two ends of the sipe. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301622 | Undercut stone bumper structure for vehicle tire groove | 2009-12-10 |
20090301623 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire that has a directional tread pattern and includes: a rib-shaped first land area extending in the tire-circumferential direction in a center section of a tread portion; paired first main grooves being adjacent respectively to the two sides of the first land area; paired second land areas being adjacent respectively to the outer sides of the first main grooves; paired second main grooves being adjacent respectively to the outer sides of the second land areas; paired third land areas being adjacent respectively to the outer sides of the second main grooves; a fine groove extending at the center of the first land area; plural lug grooves formed in the first land area; and plural sipes formed in the first land area. The lug grooves alternate with the sipes along the tire-circumferential direction. Each lug groove intersects with a corresponding sipe. An end of the lug groove formed in the first land area is formed as a dead end between the fine groove and a corresponding first main groove. The width and depth of each lug groove formed in the first land area are gradually reduced from its open-end side to its closed-end side. Each sipe formed in the first land area communicates with the fine groove, and includes: a deeper section between a corresponding first main groove and the intersection with a corresponding lug groove; and a shallower section between the fine groove and the intersection with the corresponding lug groove, the shallower section being shallower than the deeper section. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301624 | Non-Skid Tyre Cover - A non-skid tyre cover comprises an annular strip, suitable for covering the tyre tread, which comprises a textile portion and at least one ribbed insert, for example in polymeric material. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301625 | NON-PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE - A non-pneumatic tire for a vehicle featuring a body of elastic material and having a circumferentially-extending crown portion featuring a running surface and circumferentially-extending sidewalls joined to the crown portion. The side walls terminate in circumferentially-extending beads which are adapted to engage the rim of a vehicle wheel. A number of radially-extending and circumferentially-spaced compound-curve springs made of a composite material are at least partially embedded within the crown portion and the sidewalls. The curved springs have ends terminating within the beads of the tire body. A circumferentially-extending belt constructed of a high-strength and low stretch material is positioned radially outside of the compound-curve springs. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301626 | SEALING RING FOR WHEELS - The present invention is a system which improves the installation and provides a seal between tubeless tires and the rims of the wheels upon which they are mounted. A pliant sealing member or ring ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301627 | HEAVY DUTY RADIAL TIRE - A heavy duty radial tire having an aspect ratio of at most 50%, the outer diameter growth of which at tread shoulder portions is suppressed to improve uneven wear resistance and durability, and wherein belt layer | 2009-12-10 |
20090301628 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire securing better driving stability and having enhanced load stability. Carcass plies are configured on respective two plies, and the direction of the cords of the two carcass plies crosses over each other and is set at an angle of 75 to 88° to the tire circumferential direction. A first filler rubber is included in each wound-up portion of the carcass plies, and a cord reinforcement layer is arranged on an outer side of the first filler rubber in the tire width direction. A second filler rubber is arranged on an outer side of each wound-up portion of the carcass plies in the tire width direction. Out of the two carcass plies, the carcass ply located on an outer side of the tire has its wound-up end part overlaping an outer side of a main body portion of the carcass plies. A specification is given to a relationship among the height of the wound-up end part of the carcass ply on the outer side of the tire, the height of an uppermost end of the second filler rubber, the height of an uppermost end of the first filler rubber, and the height of an uppermost end of the cord reinforcement layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301629 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A heavy duty pneumatic tire that can realize a higher level of weight reduction while maintaining travelling durability comparable to an existing product and exhibiting sufficient carcass strength and rigidity is provided. An off-road pneumatic tire that can realize a higher level of weight reduction while maintaining travelling durability comparable to an existing product and exhibiting sufficient carcass strength and rigidity is also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301630 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR HYDRAULIC BINDER-BASED, TAPERED-EDGE BOARDS - The subject of the invention is a novel plasterboard and its manufacturing processes. The novel board comprises, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, on the other side, two other, second, parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said other parallel feathered edges having a width of between 100 and 200 mm; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said second parallel feathered edges having a width such that the ratio of the width of the said second parallel feathered edges to the width of the said first parallel feathered edges is between 1.5 and 5. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301631 | COATED PAPERS HAVING IMPROVED LABELLING PROPERTIES - A process for producing a coated paper, comprising the steps of: a) providing a base paper, the fraction of long-fibre chemical pulp in the base paper being at least 25% by weight, the base paper leaving an absolute moisture content of ISO 287 of not less than 2.5%, the base paper having a water absorbency to ISO 535 for a test time of 10 s (Cobb | 2009-12-10 |
20090301632 | FENESTRATED EXTREMITY SURGICAL DRAPE - A method of forming a fenestrated extremity surgical drape includes providing improved seal integrity to reduce the occurrence of pathogenic contamination at the surgical site via migration through the seal. The seal has a non-linear configuration to eliminate uneven stress concentrations commonly located at the corners of rectilinear seals. An elastomeric apertured panel can be disposed between a film panel and a fiber/film laminate panel. These layers can be joined by a heat sealing operation along two spaced apart concentric seal locations ringing the aperture and a fenestration in the laminate panel. The assembly can then be affixed by adhering the underside(s) of one or more panels to a base drape, which has an opening aligned with the aperture and fenestration. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301633 | TAMPER RESISTANT LABEL FOR DETECTING DEVICE OPENINGS - A tamper resistant label adapted to indicate whether a device has been opened is disclosed. The label can be flat and flexible, having a first distal end with an adhesive substance on its top side and a second distal end having an adhesive substance on its bottom side. The first distal end can be affixed to a first object, while the second distal end can be affixed to a second object separate from the first object, with the first and second objects then being coupled together to form a single device. The adhesives can render the label difficult to remove. A middle portion between the first and second distal ends can include one or more directional changes therein such that the entire label does not lie in a straight line. A substantial opening of the single device can then tear or damage the label, indicating that an opening has occurred. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301634 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF A STRIP MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method and a device for the application of a strip material to a substrate. Particularly, the present invention relates to a automatic application of an elongate strip of elastic material to a substrate. The present invention further relates to a device and a method for applying a seal strip such as a weatherstrip seal to a substrate. The elongate strip is advanced by drive means and positioned on a substrate by means of an application unit. The stress of the elongate strip is controlled by a stress control unit which is positioned in the area between the drive means and the application unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301635 | Method for Curing an Inflatable Packer - A method of curing an inflatable packing is provided that includes providing a packer assembly having an inflatable packer around a mandrel; a polyamide bandage around the inflatable packer; and a sealing layer around both the polyamide bandage and the inflatable packer to from an airtight seal about the inflatable packer, wherein the method further includes curing the assembled packer assembly. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301636 | CUT-AND-STACK LABEL MADE FROM SHRINK FILM AND RELATED METHODS - A cut-and-stack label includes a cut-and-stack sheet sized for feeding by cut-and-stack labeling equipment and labeling an individual container. The cut-and-stack sheet includes a first shrink film layer having a first face and a second shrink film layer having a second face. The first face of the first shrink film layer is laminated to the second face of the second shrink film layer. Printing is provided on at least one of the first and second faces. A method of producing cut-and-stack labels and a method of labeling a container are also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301637 | SPACER ASSEMBLY FOR INSULATING GLAZING UNIT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN INSULATING GLAZING UNIT - The glazing unit of the present invention is hermetically sealed with a primary sealant and then sealed with a secondary sealant that may provide structural support to the glazing unit. The primary sealant is applied hot to both the spacer and glazing sheets simultaneously and is applied after the spacer is initially attached to the glazing sheets so that the sealant is not disturbed after it is applied. The sealants are preferably applied with robotic sealing nozzles on an assembly line. In one embodiment, the sealants are consecutively applied by first and second application nozzles that move in concert around the perimeter of the glazing unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301638 | Method for manufacturing a tyre and apparatus for laying a reinforcing element on a forming support - A method for manufacturing a tyre for vehicle wheels includes the steps of building a carcass structure, including at least one carcass ply associated with annular anchoring structures, on a forming support, building a belt structure in a radially outer position with respect to the carcass structure and building a tread band in a radially outer position with respect to the belt structure, wherein the at least one carcass ply, the annular anchoring structures and the belt structure each include at least one reinforcing element deposited in a radially outer position with respect to the forming support. The deposition of the at least one reinforcing element includes the steps of setting a first deposition path of the at least one reinforcing element on the forming support based upon a theoretical deposition profile; detecting the deviations between an actual deposition profile and the theoretical profile along the first deposition path, defining, based upon the deviations, an actual deposition path of the at least one reinforcing element on the forming support; and depositing the at least one reinforcing element on the forming support along the actual deposition path. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301639 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF FABRICATING CARCASS MEMBER FOR TIRE - The invention can efficiently provide a carcass member constituting a carcass layer of a radial tire, particularly, a carcass member a direction of a cord of which constitutes an angle of substantially 90° relative to a tire circumferential direction, and can easily adjust a length in accordance with a size, one piece of a cord (C) is continuously passed through a rubber coating die ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301640 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ADHERING BELT EDGE TAPE - According to the present invention, in adhering a belt edge tape ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301641 | Processes for producing perform and FRP - A preform, formed with a plurality of reinforcing fiber substrates stacked to each other and each made of at least reinforcing fiber yarns, has a resin material, whose main component is a thermoplastic resin, interlaminated between the layers of the reinforcing fiber substrates in the preform, and has through holes extending through a plurality of the reinforcing fiber substrates in the thickness direction of the preform; an FRP molded using this preform; and processes for producing these. By improving the impregnability in the thickness direction of the preform, an FRP excellent both in various mechanical properties and in matrix resin impregnation and stabler in quality can be produced with high productivity. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301642 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A COMPOSITE - A method for processing a composite includes consolidating a section of a continuous length of a first feedstock together with a section of a continuous length of a second feedstock to form a consolidated section. The first feedstock is made of a first composite layer that is releasably bonded to a first release layer, and the second feedstock is made of a second composite layer that is releasably bonded to a second release layer. The first release layer is then separated from the consolidated section and from a portion of the first composite layer a distance beyond an edge of the consolidated section. The first composite layer is then cut within the distance beyond the edge to release the consolidated section from the remaining continuous length of the first feedstock. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301643 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301644 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL INSERT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR CREATING A SANDWICH STRUCTURE COMPRISING SAID INSERT - A reinforcement insert includes superposed laps of fiber which are coupled to each other by a coupling fiber which passes through the laps in order to form fiber sections wherein at least certain sections thereof are rectilinear. The fiber sections and laps are immersed in a cured resin. The total density of the fibers that make up the insert ranges from 50% to 60% of the volume of the insert and the fiber sections take up 3%-10% of the volume of the insert. A method for creating a sandwich structure includes at least one such insert. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF JOINING COMPONENTS - A method of joining components includes applying a first coating to a first surface of a first component. The first coating is cold sprayed onto the first surface. The method also includes applying a second coating to a second surface of a second component. The second coating is cold sprayed onto the second surface. The first surface of the first component is adjoined to the second surface of the second component to form an interface zone. A liquid layer, including at least a portion of the first and second coatings is formed at the interface zone and then solidified to form a bond between the first and second components. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301646 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A WRAP-AROUND TUBE - In a method for manufacturing a wrap-around tube from at lest one strip-shaped material, the wrapping is brought about by at least one rotating wrapping element which is indirectly or directly in engagement with the wrap-around tube, and the strip-shaped material is wrapped onto a stationary wrapping core. An apparatus for manufacturing a wrap-around tube from at least one strip-shaped material is distinguished by the fact that it has a rotating wrapping element, which is indirectly or directly in engagement with the wrap-around tube, and a stationary wrapping core, onto which the at least one strip-shaped material is wrapped. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301647 | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR HYDRAULIC BINDER-BASED BOARDS WITH FOUR TAPERED EDGES, PRODUCTION LINE OF SUCH BOARDS - A production process is provided for a board of hydraulic binder with a facing on each of its sides. The process includes on one side first tapered parallel edges and on the same side or the other side, two second tapered parallel edges perpendicular to the first. The process also includes the use of a forming lath having at least two distal parts. The process can be used in a production line that includes a specific lath. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301648 | TIGHT CONSTELLATION COMPOSITE TAPE-LAYING MACHINE - An apparatus for laying tape on a workpiece. The apparatus includes a constellation frame and a first tape-laying head comprising a first compaction roller attached to constellation frame such that the first compaction roller can have a five axis motion with respect to the constellation frame. A second tape-laying head comprising a second compaction roller may be attached to the constellation frame such that the second compaction roller can have a five axis motion with respect to the constellation frame that is independent of the motion of the first tape-laying head. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301649 | Manufacturing method for packaging and advertising means - The purpose is to improve the usability of the film coating in a coating module for the transfer of image-forming layers from a transfer film to a printing material. A film transfer module is, for that purpose, arranged in a printing machine for the single-color or multicolor printing of printed sheets. Moreover, one or more coating installations, in the form of varnishing modules, are arranged before and/or after the printing machine. By the application of layers, a subject consisting of a film image and a printed image is coated over part of the surface or over the entire surface. The additional coats serve the function of providing protection, drying, or generating optical effects. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301650 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING LABEL STRIPS - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for transporting a label strip from a self-adhesive labelling machine, which comprises a frame and at least two grooved rollers attached to the frame, to a label-devoid strip store. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301651 | Method of producing a pants-type diaper - A method for producing disposable undergarments is disclosed. The method generally comprises combining a first layer, comprising an elastic material sandwiched between layers of nonwoven material, and a second layer, comprising a backing material and a graphically printed applied patch of material layer. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301652 | USE OF ANTI-SLIP FILM IN PALLETS - The invention relates to the use of a film for securing goods ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301653 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DOCUMENT CORE INLAYS - An apparatus for processing a document core sheet to produce a document core inlay may include a plurality of processing stations, each for executing at least one step in producing the document core inlay, and at least one supporting table for supporting the core sheet and for transporting the core sheet to each processing station for processing. The processing stations may be positioned surrounding a center such that a closed-loop path is defined. The table may travel along the closed-loop path among the processing stations. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301654 | Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Sheet and Method of Edging Operation - In an adhesive sheet, a first coating layer as an adhesive layer is provided to a portion of the adhesive sheet that faces a lens surface. Since the adhesive layer is formed of an adhesive composition containing a (meth)acrylic ester-based polymer, a tackifier resin, and a cross-linking agent, a lens having small friction coefficient and having a surface treated with a fluorine-containing silane compound or the like can be effectively prevented from an axial misalignment due to excellent adhesive strength. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301655 | Plasma Processing Apparatus - A plasma processing apparatus includes an upper electrode which allows a source gas to flow into a vacuum chamber via a shower plate, a lower electrode facing the upper electrode, on which a sample to be processed is placed, and a detector which detects light from the surface of the sample to be processed via the shower plate. The detector includes at least one light introducing section made up of a transparent body to which the light is input and a spectroscope which analyzes the light obtained at the light introducing section. A plurality of the light-introducing through holes are provided in the shower plate for the at least one light introducing section, and the at least one light introducing section is made up of two members. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301656 | MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - An end of the slot plate of the microwave antenna, which constitutes a microwave plasma processing apparatus, is held and fixed by being held between a pair of metal bodies. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301657 | PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEMS WITH MECHANISMS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURES OF COMPONENTS - A plasma processing system with improved component temperature control is disclosed. The system may include a plasma processing chamber having a chamber wall. The system may also include an electrode disposed inside the plasma processing chamber. The system may also include a support member disposed inside the plasma processing chamber for supporting the electrode. The system may also include a support plate disposed outside the chamber wall. The system may also include a cantilever disposed through the chamber wall for coupling the support member with the support plate. The system may also include a lift plate disposed between the chamber wall and the support plate. The system may also include thermally resistive coupling mechanisms for mechanically coupling the lift plate with the support plate. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301658 | Gripper Assembly For Tray Sealing Machine - A gripper assembly for a tray sealing machine. The gripper assembly includes a carriage movable between extended and retracted positions; at least one gripper arm attached to the carriage and movable between gripping and releasing positions; and first and second independently operable drives separate from the carriage but coupled thereto via respective first and second drive train assemblies. The first drive train assembly is adapted to move the carriage between the first and second positions in response to the operation of the first drive, and the second drive train assembly is further adapted to cause the at least one gripper arm to move between the open and closed positions in response to operation of the first and second drives at differing speeds. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301659 | FILM LAMINATING APPARATUS - A conveyor conveys glass sheets horizontally, while holding them in an upright orientation. Film feed units are provided on both sides of a conveyance path of the glass sheets. Nip rollers press against both surfaces of the glass sheets via films fed from the film feed units so as to sandwich the glass sheets, while the glass sheets are being conveyed by the conveyor. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301660 | ADHESIVE TAPE CUTTER - An adhesive tape cutter comprising a pair of protecting portions formed in pair at the right and left sides for fitting and cutting an adhesive tape roll. The top of the protecting portions includes a tape-guiding slot and a tape-attaching portion while a slide slot portion is formed at a side wall of the protecting portions. The slide cap is fitted with a cutting edge, and the slide cap further includes a sliding piece that fits into the slide slot portion in such a manner that a proper sliding action is achieved. An elastic supporting piece is integrally formed within a tape-receiving space defined by the protecting portions such that that the elastic supporting piece can be pushed against the adhesive tape roll at any time. In this way, a certain clamping relationship between the adhesive tape roll and the protecting portions is constantly maintained. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301661 | DEVICE FOR WELDING A FILM WEB - The invention relates to a device ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301662 | Modular Labeling Station - Modular labeling station suitable for being detachably connectale to a labeling machine in a labeling arrangement. The labeling station comprises a base suitable to lay on a floor at a side distal from the labeling machine and to lay substantially on the labeling machine at a side proximal to the labeling machine itself, and a labeling unit mounted on the base in an adjustable manner. The base lays on the labeling machine at a portion that is structurally independent from the labeling unit. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301663 | REFILL FOR AN ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER AND A HOUSING FOR RECEIVING THE REFILL - The refill comprises a base ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301664 | ARTICULATION DEVICE FOR AWNING ARM ELBOW - An articulation device for an awning arm elbow includes a forearm elbow part defining a fork between the branches of which a core configured around an axis is supported. A flexible tie rod is coupled to the core and is connected to an elastic member. An arm elbow part defines a surrounding wall around the core. Bearings act to guide relative rotation between the forearm and arm elbow parts and to support the forearm on the arm. The bearings include at least one bearing unit which includes a first annular element fixed to the forearm elbow part and a second annular element fixed to the arm elbow part. These first and second annular elements include respective facing surfaces which cooperate in the functions of the bearings. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301665 | TEMPORARY DECORABLE WINDOW COVERING - Among other things, there is disclosed temporary, easy to make and decorate coverings for windows and similar purposes. Exemplary coverings are of sturdy paper having a series of vertical folds. An upper portion may be folded to increase strength along a portion where hangers or rods are placed to suspend the covering. The coverings permit easy personalization or other decoration, and are disposable when the user wishes to replace them. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301666 | SHADE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - This invention relates to a shade arrangement for a motor vehicle with at least two shades having lengths of shade material ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301667 | Textile blind slat - The present invention provides a method of making textile blind slat, including (a) weaving an elongated textile strip, wherein two longitudinal edge portions are double layered, forming an elongated inner space therein; (b) immerging the elongated textile strip into the hardening agent, wherein the elongated textile strip passes through the hardening agent at a predetermined speed; (c) squeezing the elongated textile strip for extruding the extra hardening agent and evenly distributing the hardening agent on the elongated textile strip, (d) drying the elongated textile strip after step (c) in a temperature between 100-180 Celsius degree; and (e) flattening the elongated textile strip after step (d), so as to serve as a transverse or vertical blind slat. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301668 | Motorized Drapery System Having A Pull-Away Master Car - A drapery system for moving a suspended drapery fabric allows the drapery fabric to be decoupled from a drive system, such that the drapery fabric may be manually moved. The drapery system comprises a master car comprising a driven portion and a non-driven portion. The driven portion is coupled to a drive belt of the drive system, while the non-driven portion is coupled to the drapery fabric. The master car comprises a spring having a snap adapted to be received in a snap-receiving structure, such that the driven portion is coupled to the non-driven portion. The non-driven portion is operable to move in response to movement of the drive belt to move the drapery fabric when the non-driven portion is coupled to the driven portion. The non-driven portion is operable to be decoupled from the driven portion, such that the position of the drapery fabric may be manually adjusted. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301669 | FOLDABLE NETTED DOOR - A foldable netted door of which the netted door made of soft gauze has one or a plurality of elastic frames disposed in alignment with each other. Corresponding connecting components are disposed a perpendicular edge of the netted door and the corresponding edge of the doorframe on which the netted door is mounted. Therefore, the netted door is detachably connected to the doorframe. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301670 | Window covering - A window covering is disclosed that includes a first rail, window covering material adjacent the first rail, at least one lift cord extending through the window covering material to the headrail, a plurality of pulleys positioned adjacent the first rail, at least one spring motor adjacent the first rail, at least one spring motor cord extending from the one or more spring motors and a rigid connector attached to one or more spring motor cords and one or more lift cords. The connector and one or more spring motor cords are configured to pass along at least one of the pulleys during movement along a cord path defined by one or more of the pulleys. The connector should have a length that is not greater than ⅙ of the circumference of at least one of the pulleys the connector passes over during extension of the window covering material. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301671 | WINDOW COVER FOR VEHICLES - Disclosed is a window cover for protecting a window of a vehicle during inclement winter weather. The window cover includes a flexible sheet for detachably covering the window. Further, the window cover includes a plurality of magnets configured on the flexible sheet. The plurality of magnets is capable of being securely attached to a first portion of the vehicle for enabling the flexible sheet to detachably cover the window. Furthermore, the window cover includes a plurality of suction devices configured on the flexible sheet. The plurality of suction devices is capable of being securely attached to a second portion of the vehicle for enabling the flexible sheet to detachably cover the window. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301672 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLABLE WINDOW TREATMENT SYSTEM TO CONTROL SUN GLARE IN A SPACE - A system for reducing sun glare through an opening into a space, the system comprising an electrically controllable window treatment operable to alter the amount of daylight entering the space through the opening; a first sensor mounted within the space and characterized by a sensor gain, the first sensor operable to sense a level of illumination in the space; and a control system operable: to compare the sensed illumination level in the space to a dead-band having upper and lower thresholds; to adjust during a time period when glare from the sun can occur through the opening at least one of: (a) the upper threshold of the dead-band, (b) the lower threshold of the dead-band, and (c) the sensor gain of the first sensor; and to adjust the window treatment in response to the sensed level of illumination to reduce the sun glare. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301673 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR THE STEAM PRE-TREATMENT OF CHIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL CELLULOSE PULP - The vessel in which the chips are pre-treated with steam (ST) is provided with a ventilation channel at the top of the vessel for the leading away of weak gases to a weak gas system (NCG). A simple safety system has been installed with the aim of guaranteeing that these weak gases do not reach a level of concentration at which these weak gases become explosive. The safety system has a control unit (CPU) that detects a process parameter that is indicative of the fraction of moisture in the weak gases and opens dilution lines that supply air for the dilution of the weak gases in the ventilation channel. It is appropriate that the dilution take place in stages, where the dilution lines are opened in stages with successively increasing temperature of the weak gases. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301674 | METHOD AND MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING RECYCLED FIBRE PULP - A measuring device is provided that includes a camera, and an image-processing unit and a fractionating pipe. The receives a sample from recycled fibre pulp of a recycled fibre process and arranges the particles of the flowing sample in accordance with particle size. The measuring device processes the sample as at least two fractions according to particle size. The camera images at least one fraction. The image-processing unit receives images imaged by the camera and measures at least one parameter of an added substance in at least one imaged fraction. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301675 | Wet-pressed tissue and towel products with elevated CD stretch and low tensile ratios made with a high solids fabric crepe process - An absorbent sheet of cellulosic fibers includes a mixture of hardwood fibers and softwood fibers arranged in a reticulum having: (i) a plurality of pileated fiber enriched regions of relatively high local basis weight interconnected by way of (ii) a plurality of lower local basis weight-linking regions whose fiber orientation is biased along the machine direction between pileated regions interconnected thereby, wherein the sheet exhibits a % CD stretch which is at least about 2.75 times the dry tensile ratio of the sheet. Tensile ratios of from about 0.4 to about 4 are readily achieved. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301676 | SHEET MATERIAL COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE WATERMARK HAVING A COLORED SHADE - The present invention relates to a sheet material comprising at least one first layer defining an outer surface of the sheet material and having at least one first color, at least one second layer comprising at least one watermark and having at least one second color, the first and second colors having at least different saturations and/or hue angles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301677 | FIBER MAT FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRESERVING THE HYDRODYNAMIC PROCESSES NEEDED TO FORM A PAPER SHEET - The invention relates to an apparatus used in the formation of paper. More specifically the present invention is directed to an apparatus for maintaining the hydrodynamic processes involved in the formation of a fiber mat or paper sheet. The performance of this apparatus is not affected by the velocity of the paper machine, the basis weight of the paper sheet and or the thickness of the mat being formed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301678 | Unit in a Forming Section of a Papermaking Machine - The invention discloses a pre-assembled self-supporting unit ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301679 | PAPER CURRENCY CLEANSING/RECONDITIONING/SANITIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A paper currency method and system, which is comprised of multi-stages of sections or areas for cleaning and/or sanitizing/and or drying with input and output to receive and dispense. A roller and conveyor, opposed to each other with pressure fluid or air jets, remove dirt, oils, and other foreign matter from the currency. When desired by the end user, the currency passes through a sanitation section using a sanitation solution to effectively kill viral and fungal organisms. After the cleaning processes is complete, the currency passes through a drying portion using squeezing rollers, high-pressure air and heat to remove moisture and to complete the reconditioning process. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301680 | BLADE OUTER AIR SEAL CORES AND MANUFACTURE METHODS - A blade outer air seal (BOAS) casting core has first and second end portions and a plurality of legs. Of these legs, first legs each have: a proximal end joining the first end portion; a main body portion; and a free distal portion. Second legs each have: a proximal end joining the second end portion; a main body portion; and a free distal portion. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301681 | LADLE FOR MOLTEN METAL - An apparatus and method for quiescently filling of a ladle with molten material and transferring of the molten material from the ladle is disclosed, wherein the molten material is transferred from the ladle to a casting mold to minimize turbulence in the molten material to minimize defects in a desired cast object. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301682 | CASTING FURNACE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system for casting comprising a mold for forming molten metal; a support for supporting the mold and transferring heat to and from the mold; and a furnace operable to substantially surround the mold through a preheat cycle, a heat cycle, and a cooling cycle. The furnace preferably moves vertically down to surround the mold for the preheat, heat, and cooling cycles and moves up and away from the mold after the cooling cycle is complete. In an alternative embodiment, the furnace may be replaced with a cooling can just before initiation of the cooling cycle. The support is preferably stationary and provides directional cooling for the mold during the cooling cycle. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301683 | Method and apparatus for removal of cooling water from ingots by means of water jets - The exemplary embodiments relate to the removal of cooling water used to cool the surface of an ingot as it is formed during casting. The cooling water is removed from the surface by directing jets of water onto the surface at an angle, and with a momentum, that causes the cooling water to be stripped from the surface when contacted with the jets, and to follow a path that prevents the cooling water from again coming into contact with the ingot surface at a position beyond the point of removal. The apparatus for this includes nozzles to create the water jets, and equipment for supplying water under sufficient pressure and rate of flow to the nozzles. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301684 | FEEDER INSERT AND FEEDER ELEMENT - A feeder element for use in casting molds, includes a first end for placing on a mold model and an opposing second end for connecting to or for carrying an upper feeder part. The feeder element has a passage extending from the first to the second end, wherein the feeder element is two-part or multi-part including a tube-like element which forms the first end of the feeder element; an adapter element with an opening into which the tube-like element is inserted so that it is connected with frictional engagement to the adapter element. The adapter element includes one or more path limiters to limit the insertion path of the tube-element, which are set up so that the outer face of the edge of the tube-like element opposing the first end, with insertion to the maximum extent within the adapter element, is present with its entire periphery, or portions thereof, exposed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301685 | FLEXIBLE NOZZLE FOR INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER - A flexible nozzle for injection molded solder of utilizing a flexible nozzle for injection molded solder applications. In order to be able to efficiently carry out the injection molded soldering process, there is utilized a compliant or flexible solder-dispensing nozzle structure, which is particularly advantageously adapted to be utilized with circular or round molds. In this connection, the tip of the nozzle, which provides for the discharge of the solder, provides a series of small holes or apertures for extruding the solder under pressure from at least one solder reservoir. In one embodiment, there may be employed a single solder reservoir with which there communicates a plurality of discharge apertures or holes for extruding the solder so as to fill suitable cavities or recesses formed in a facing surface of a mold for injection molded solder. Alternatively, rather than dispensing or extruding the solder from a single reservoir through a plurality of holes or discharge apertures, each respective aperture or a group of apertures may be connected to, respectively, a separate solder reservoir of a plurality of reservoirs subjected to pressure to facilitate the solder extrusion onto the mold surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301686 | Apparatus for Horizontal Continuous Metal Casting in a Sealed Table Caster - A method and apparatus for preparing and delivering various types of carbon and microalloy steel, free of oxygen with abundance of nuclei, when cast producing ultra fine grain steel free of internal defeats with excellent quality. A horizontal sealed table caster has a chamber, containing a suitable atmosphere for casting, with a tube connecting to a tundish so as to allow a liquid to flow into the chamber. The liquid metal is captured on a cooling belt along the bottom of the chamber and is maintained as a specific width and depth. The cooling belt serves as a heat sink causing the liquid metal to solidify from the bottom up, allowing inclusions to migrate to the surface of the steel. A layer of liquid metal is maintained on top of the solidifying steel until the solidification reaches the surface. The belt moves the solid metal toward the exit of the chamber. As the liquid metal solidifies, the impurities migrate in the liquid metal, reaching the surface and a solid metal body free of inclusions with the superior properties is produced. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301687 | INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM FOR WHOLE HOME OR BUILDING - An integrated energy system for a home or other building utilizes a heated reservoir for energy storage. The reservoir is mainly heated by one or more solar collectors. The system also includes an environment-coupled piping loop through which a cooling fluid is circulated such that heat is exhausted from the cooling fluid to the environment. The thermal energy from the reservoir and the cooling fluid are then used in an integrated set of systems that provide space heating, space cooling, and electrical generation. Electricity is generated by a thermoelectric generator that exploits the temperature differential between the reservoir and the cooling fluid. The system may include heating and storage for domestic hot water, and may use excess power for hydrogen production. Backup heating and electrical systems may be provided for. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301688 | Cooling Apparatus and Methods for Cooling - A workstation cooling unit ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301689 | Fastening device and heat-dissipating module having the same - The invention discloses a fastening device for fasten a heat sink onto a base board. The fastening device comprises a first fastening member, a second fastening member and a third fastening member. When assembling the fastening device to the base board, the second fastening member has to be pivoted with the third fastening member first. Afterwards, the first fastening member is attached to the base board. Finally, the second and third fastening members, which have been assembled, are engaged with the first fastening member, so as to press the heat sink tightly. Accordingly, the heat sink will be fastened on the base board easily and stably. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301690 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a substrate, a fin assembly located on the substrate, a plurality of heat pipes connecting the substrate and the fin assembly, and a fan fixed on the substrate by a securing device. The securing device includes a holder fixed to the substrate and a plurality of elastic fasteners. The fasteners secure the fan onto the holder and each includes a sandwiched portion sandwiched between the fan and the holder to segregate the fan from the holder. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301691 | Active Multiphase Heat Transportation System - Disclosed herein is a method and system for transporting heat from a heat source to a heat sink. Containers containing a phase change material in a first phase, a guide track leading from the heat source to the heat sink, and a drive system are provided. The phase change material in the first phase in the containers absorbs the heat from the heat source on establishing thermal contact with the heat source and changes to a second phase. The drive system moves the containers containing the phase change material in the second phase to the heat sink along the guide track. The phase change material in the second phase in each of the containers transfers the absorbed heat to the heat sink and changes to the first phase. The heat source is cooled due to transportation of the heat from the heat source to the heat sink. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301692 | Electronic Apparatus Cooling Device - A compact, low-cost electronic apparatus cooling device which provides a high heat receiving performance with less transfer of the heat of an exothermic body to a pump. In the device, a heat receiving part has fins in a given area of a plate-like base and the height of the fins is almost equal to the thickness of the base which surrounds them. A pressure member with an opening covers part of the top of the fins and part of the base. Refrigerant flows in from part of the top of the fins in contact with the opening of the pressure member and flow out from part of the top of the fins not covered by the pressure member. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDIRECT AND/OR REDUCE AIRFLOW USING ACTUATORS - The invention generally relates to ventilation systems and methods, and more particularly to selectively configurable climate control systems and methods for use in data centers and the like. A device includes a support element and a plurality of ducts connected to the support element. The device also includes a manifold in fluid communication with each one of the plurality of ducts and a plurality of valves. Each respective one of the plurality of valves is associated with a respective one of the plurality of ducts. Moreover, there is at least one actuator operatively connected to the plurality of valves, which is structured and arranged to individually actuate each one of the plurality of valves. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301694 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device dissipating heat from a heat-generating electronic element, includes a canister filled with a phase-changeable working fluid, a housing hermetically fixed to a top of the canister and communicating with the canister, a fan located above a top of the housing, an impeller comprising a driving member received in the housing and an axle which extends through a centre of the driving member. The axle has a lower end extending downwardly through a bottom of the housing to a centre of the top of the canister and an upper end extending upwardly through a top of the housing to engage the fan. The working fluid is heated by the heat-generating electronic element and vaporized into the housing to engage the driving member to rotate and drive the fan to rotate synchronously. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301695 | CONTROL HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301696 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR VEHICLE - A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle including a pair of tanks located apart from each other and a core part located between the pair of tanks. The core part has a plurality of tubes and a plurality of corrugated fins arranged between the adjacent tubes, where the corrugated fins are formed with a plurality of louvers. The corrugated fins have an upstream projecting portion provided with a projecting portion so that cooling air converges downward to be conducted to the louvers by the projecting portion. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301697 | Heat-Transfer Sheet, Heat Transfer System, and Method of Using Heat-Transfer Sheet - This invention provides (i) a heat-transfer sheet which comes into close contact with a heat generator and a radiator when caught there between and can be used repeatedly, (ii) a method of using the heat-transfer sheet, and (iii) a heat transfer system comprising the heat-transfer sheet. The heat-transfer sheet is made of expanded graphite and disposed between a heat generator and a radiator, and its bulk density is less than 1.0 Mg/m | 2009-12-10 |
20090301698 | HEAT EXCHANGER OF PLATE FIN AND TUBE TYPE - A heat exchanger including plate fins stacked at respective intervals relative to one another, and heat exchanger tubes penetrating the fins in. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between first and second fluids flowing, respectively, inside and outside the heat exchanger tubes. Each of the fins includes a substantially planar main body and cut-raised portions extending from the main body and disposed at an upstream side of flow of the second fluid. Each of the cut-raised portions corresponds to a respective heat exchanger tube and includes first and second opposed side ends connected to the main body of the fin. The first side end is nearer to the corresponding heat exchanger tube than is the second side end, the first side end is longer than the second side end, and the first side end is disposed at a downstream side of the flow of the second fluid, facing the corresponding heat exchanger tube. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301699 | VERTICAL COMBINED FEED/EFFLUENT HEAT EXCHANGER WITH VARIABLE BAFFLE ANGLE - A shell and tube heat exchanger, such as a vertical combined feed/effluent heat exchanger (VCFE), including: a shell having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; a plurality of baffles mounted in the shell to guide the fluid into a helical flow pattern through the shell; wherein a helix angle α of a baffle proximate the inlet is different than a helix angle β of a baffle proximate the outlet. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301700 | Heat Exchanger Comprising Deep-Drawn Heat Exchanger Plates - In a method for producing a heat exchanger tube bundle for a heat exchanger of an electrochemical energy accumulators, heat exchanger channels and an intended profile are incorporated into material strips by deep drawing. A forward-flow distribution aperture is incorporated into a first such material strip from step b) (first heat exchanger plate), and return collecting apertures are incorporated into a second such material strip, forming first and the second heat exchanger plates. The latter are aligned in such a manner that webs of the two heat exchanger plates border each other, and the heat exchanger channels form heat exchanger tubes. The heat exchanger plates arranged in this manner are joined together to form a heat exchanger tube bundle. A corresponding pressure welding apparatus, a heat exchanger tube bundle, a heat exchanger module, a heat exchanger with two or more heat exchanger modules, and an electrochemical energy accumulator with a heat exchanger of this type are also disclosed. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301701 | Use of a Heat Exchanger Tube - The invention relates to the use of a heat exchanger tube, comprising a copper alloy, which contains the alloying elements [in percent by weight] 0.05-3% Fe, 0.01-0.15% P, and optionally 0.05-0.2% Zn, 0.02-0.05% Sn and residual Cu as well as unavoidable impurities, as a gas-cooler, condenser or evaporator tube of a refrigerator or heat pump operating with CO2. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301702 | Vehicle Air Conditioning and Heating Method Providing Engine On and Engine Off Operation - An air conditioning system for use in an over-the-road or off road vehicle is provided that provides a method of operation during both engine on and engine off conditions. The method operates the air conditioning system at one capacity when the engine is running, and at a second capacity when the engine is not running. The selection of these capacities is based on the power capacity of the source of electric power from which the air conditioning system is operated. When a storage battery is used to power the air conditioning system during engine off conditions, the second capacity is lower than the capacity at which the system is operated when the engine is running. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301703 | Heat storage for room and tap water heating - Heat storage for house warming over half a year can be constructed from the following principles: A large water volume typically around 10 000 m | 2009-12-10 |
20090301704 | Recovery of Hydrocarbons Using Horizontal Wells - A method of drilling a wellbore useful for the recovery of hydrocarbons from a subsurface reservoir, penetrated by one or more wellbores previously injected with steam, comprises drilling a wellbore having a substantially horizontal productive portion lying within the subsurface reservoir. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301705 | Universal Pump Holddown System - A pump seating nipple is provided for engagement with a downhole pump in order to seal and anchor the downhole pump relative to the pump seating nipple. The pump seating nipple includes a nipple sealing component for coupling with the downhole pump to provide a seal device, a nipple axial force anchoring component for coupling with the downhole pump to provide an axial force anchor device, and a nipple rotational force anchoring component for coupling with the downhole pump to provide a rotational force anchor device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301706 | Non-Metallic Whipstock - A whipstock that is totally to substantially non-metallic is made preferably from a composite material. The body can include one or more stiffeners that are also preferably non-metallic. The mounting lug for the window mill can also be non-metallic. A metallic base can be used to connect to an anchor. Optionally the ramp can include a plate that is optionally internally supported. Alternatively the ramp can include hardened inserts or other wear resistant material. Composite materials that can be molded are preferred. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301707 | DOUBLE-ACTING JAR - A double-acting jar comprises an inner mandrel and an outer housing. The inner mandrel is disposed telescopically within the outer housing to define a fluid chamber in between. There is an uphole restriction and a downhole restriction spaced from one another within the fluid chamber. A uphole valve is disposed within the fluid chamber, the uphole valve having a first seating surface engageable with an uphole facing sealing shoulder in the fluid chamber. The uphole valve has a first exterior surface that fits with close tolerance within the uphole restriction over at least a portion of the first exterior surface. There is a downhole valve disposed within the fluid chamber, the downhole valve having a second seating surface engageable with a downhole facing sealing shoulder in the fluid chamber. The downhole valve has a second exterior surface that fits with close tolerance within the downhole restriction over at least a portion of the first exterior surface. There are first jarring surfaces on the inner mandrel and outer housing respectively for jarring contact with each other during an upjar, and second jarring surfaces on the inner mandrel and outer housing respectively for jarring contact with each other during downjar. The uphole restriction and downhole restriction are separated such that when the downhole restriction slides upward over the initial portion of the downhole valve to seat the downhole valve, at least a portion of the uphole restriction extends upwardly beyond the downhole end of the uphole valve sufficient to allow a downjar to be carried out. The uphole restriction and downhole restriction are also separated such that when the uphole restriction slides downward over the initial portion of the uphole valve to seat the uphole valve, at least a portion of the downhole restriction extends downwardly beyond the uphole end of the downhole valve sufficient to allow an upjar to be carried out. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301708 | Parallel fracturing system for wellbores - Downhole fracturing tools comprise upper and lower isolation devices and a housing disposed in between. The housing comprises a housing bore that is divided into two chambers isolated from each other within the housing bore. The upper bore is in fluid communication with a fluid injection line through which a fracturing fluid is pumped into the upper bore. The fracturing fluid flows down the upper bore, substantially parallel to a longitudinal length of the tool, and exits the tool through at least one port. The fracturing fluid then travels down the wellbore annulus. Returns from the fracturing fluid flow through a screen in the tool and up a return line that empties into the wellbore annulus above the upper isolation device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301709 | Flexible Sinker Bar With Electrically Conductive Wires - An assembly including a flexible sinker bar ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090301710 | Fixed Swirl Inducing Blast Liner - Wear is reduced in abrasive slurry service at an outlet into an annular space defined by the wellbore and around the tool. In a gravel packing application with a crossover, the slurry exits a central passage and goes into an internal annulus in the tool. Turning vanes that make at least one full turn and that have a height at least partially the height of the annular space are there to impart a swirl movement to at least a portion of the slurry stream. The swirling motion has beneficial effects of reducing turbulence which allows a velocity reduction for a comparable output volume. As a result of the lower turbulence leading to the final exit from the tool into the surrounding annulus, the exit ports experience reduced erosion and longer service life. | 2009-12-10 |
20090301711 | Mechanically Engaged and Releasable Connection System - An apparatus for mechanically engaging and releasably coupling two tubular members may include a first housing member, a second housing member and a piston member, wherein, in a first position, the first and second housing members are fixed relative to each other by the piston, and wherein, in a second position, the second housing member is rotatable relative to the first housing member. Certain embodiments include matingly engaged axially disposed and axially offset splines. Other embodiments include first and second interlocking mechanisms that are in an opposed relationship to couple first and second tubular members in a fixed position. Some embodiments include a method of reacting a first rotational coupling against a second axial coupling to resist both axial and rotational movement between first and second tubulars. Other embodiments include displacing a moveable member to both axially and rotationally release first and second tubulars. | 2009-12-10 |