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20100301860 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING BREATH-HOLD MULTI-ECHO FAST SPIN-ECHO PULSE SEQUENCE FOR ACCURATE R2 MEASUREMENT - Exemplary embodiments of system, method and computer-accessible medium can be provided in accordance with the present disclosure can be provided for generating a plurality of images associated with at least one anatomical structure using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. For example, using such exemplary embodiments, it is possible to obtain at least one multi-echo fast spin-echo (FSE) pulse sequence based on the MRI data, which can include, e.g., hardware specifications of the MRI system. Further, it is possible to generate each of the images based on a particular arrangement of multiple echoes produced by the multi-echo FSE pulse sequence(s). | 12-02-2010 |
20120294826 | METHODS, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR AMELIORATING ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSFUSION OF AGED RED BLOOD CELLS - The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for ameliorating an adverse effect in a patient caused by an acute transfusion into the patient of a composition containing aged red blood cells using an iron chelator. Apparatuses and kits for ameliorating such adverse effects are also provided. | 11-22-2012 |
20140235973 | MEASUREMENT OF A FLUORESCENT ANALYTE USING TISSUE EXCITATION - An apparatus and method for noninvasive measurement of a fluorescent analyte concentration in the blood of a patient by exciting the blood and the analyte at two wavelength ranges and measuring the emission spectrum of the fluorescent analyte when (i) the difference of emission intensities at the excitation wavelength ranges of the fluorescent analyte is greater than that of background fluorophores, and (ii) when blood absorbance at the two excitation wavelength ranges is similar. An apparatus and method for measurement of a fluorescent analyte concentration in the blood of a patient is provided. | 08-21-2014 |
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20100132854 | Microtreatment of Iron-Based Alloy, Apparatus and Method Therefor, and Articles Resulting Therefrom - Iron-based alloys and articles in strips, sheets, workpieces and the like are converted into high strength steel with a minimum of cost, time and effort, including producing dual phase materials. This is achievable by extremely rapid micro-treating of low, medium, and high carbon iron-based alloys and articles by rapid heating and rapid cooling at least a portion of the alloy/article. This heating step involves nearly immediately heating the iron-based alloy to a selected temperature above its austenite conversion temperature. Then, the alloy is immediately quenched, also at an extremely fast rate, on at least a portion of the iron-based alloy in a quenching unit adjacent the heating unit. This procedure forms high strength alloy in a desired area, depending upon where the treatment was performed. | 06-03-2010 |
20100163140 | Microtreatment of Iron-Based Alloy, Apparatus and Method Therefor, and Microstructure Resulting Therefrom - This invention relates to a multi-phase transformation of an iron and carbon-containing alloy. While the phenomena for this cooling transformation are not fully understood, multiple theories are present. The first theory is that since the alloy is rapidly heated and carbon leveling has not occurred, carbon enriched areas transform to a first phase, perhaps martensite, while lesser carbon areas may transform to a second phase, perhaps bainite. Thus a dual phase alloy is produced. | 07-01-2010 |
20150007914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICRO-TREATING IRON-BASED ALLOY, AND THE MATERIAL RESULTING THEREFROM - The invention discloses a process and apparatus for micro-treating an iron-based alloy including heating and immediately quenching to room temperature to produce high tensile iron-based alloy with varying thicknesses. The process may or may not be practiced with or without tension, under various controllable tensions in order to create desirable effects. The micro-treated iron-based alloy contains desirable bainite to increase its formability and tensile strength. The varying thickness of the iron-based alloys is desirable for different applications, such as forming automobile panels. | 01-08-2015 |
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20080259483 | ASPERITY DATA STORAGE SYSTEM, METHOD AND MEDIUM - An asperity data storage system wherein asperities are used to represent stored data. The asperity data storage system includes an asperity transducer that thermally interacts with a data storage medium adapted to store an information-encoded pattern of asperities thereon, such as a rotatable disk, a streamable tape, or a fixed medium. A drive system produces relative motion between the data storage medium and the asperity transducer, while electrical signals corresponding to the asperities are processed as stored information. A positional relationship can be maintained between the asperity transducer and the data storage medium using the asperities on the data storage medium for reference. A related asperity data storage method and the asperity data storage medium itself are further disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
20100038340 | MAGNETIC RECORDING HEAD COATING AND METHOD - A method for encapsulating a magnetic recording head including coating at least a portion of a magnetic recording head containing a recording gap with a first layer of at least one coating material, including silicon nitride, the first layer of at least one coating material having a first removal rate, coating at least a portion of the magnetic recording head containing a recording gap and coated with the first layer of at least one coating material with a second layer of at least one coating material, including aluminum oxide, the second layer of at least one coating material having a second removal rate higher than the first removal rate, and removing at least a portion of the second layer of at least one coating material via a removal process, including chemical-mechanical polishing, lapping, or vacuum processing to at least partially planarize the surface of the recording gap. | 02-18-2010 |
20150015985 | MULTI-FORMAT READ DRIVE - An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a plurality of modules configured to at least read data stored on a magnetic recording tape, each of the modules having an array of readers. One module is configured to read data on a magnetic recording tape which none of the other modules can read. An apparatus according to another embodiment includes a first module configured to at least read data stored on a magnetic recording tape in a first range of formats, and at least a second module configured to at least read data stored on a magnetic recording tape in at least a second range of formats. The first range of formats does not include a format that is in the second range of formats. All of the modules are aligned along a tape travel direction. | 01-15-2015 |
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20080202915 | Methods and apparatus for ionization and desorption using a glow discharge - A method for ionizing and desorbing a sample for analysis includes energizing a first and second electrode to produce a glow discharge at atmospheric pressure. The method further includes supplying a carrier gas to at least a portion of the glow discharge to create effluents thereof. The method further includes conducting the effluents of the glow discharge to the sample to ionize and desorb the sample for analysis. An associated apparatus is also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
20090272893 | Laser ablation flowing atmospheric-pressure afterglow for ambient mass spectrometry - Disclosed is an apparatus for performing mass spectrometry and a method of analyzing a sample through mass spectrometry. In particular, the disclosure relates to an apparatus capable of ambient mass spectrometry and mass spectral imaging and a method for the same. The apparatus couples laser ablation, flowing atmospheric-pressure afterglow ionization, and a mass spectrometer. | 11-05-2009 |
20130020482 | METHOD FOR ENHANCEMENT OF MASS RESOLUTION OVER A LIMITED MASS RANGE FOR TIME-OF-FLIGHT SPECTROMETRY - Novel methods and instrumentation for mass spectrometry are described. Zoom-time of flight mass spectrometry (Zoom-TOF) allows increased mass resolution over a pre-determined specific range of masses. Methods for retrofitting traditional time-of-flight (TOF) and distance of flight (DOF) mass spectrometers are described, as well as novel instruments capable of performing Zoom-TOF analyses. | 01-24-2013 |
20140138538 | RESOLUTION AND MASS RANGE PERFORMANCE IN DISTANCE-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETRY WITH A MULTICHANNEL FOCAL-PLANE CAMERA DETECTOR - A distance-of-flight mass spectrometer (DOFMS) includes an ion source, a field-free region, an extraction region in which ions are accelerated, and a spatially-selective detector for spatially selectively detecting ions extracted by the extraction region. A method for operating a distance-of-flight mass spectrometer DOFMS comprises controlling a detection time in such a way as to permit ions with progressively greater mass-to-charge (m/z) ratios to enter the extraction region of the DOFMS at positions which will permit the ions with progressively greater m/z ratios to enter the detector of the DOFMS, generating a component mass spectrum at each selected value of detection time, and then assembling a composite mass spectrum by shifting the distance-of-flight axis of each component mass spectrum by a distance corresponding to the change in detection time. | 05-22-2014 |
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20080197091 | Storage bin for use with shelving system - A shelving system has a plurality of shelves, with each shelf having a plurality of intersecting wire rods. The shelving system also has a plurality of posts connected to the shelves and separating the shelves. A storage bin is adapted for use with the shelving system. The storage bin has a bottom wall, at least one side wall, an interior space enclosed by the at least one side wall and the bottom wall, and a plurality of rails provided on the bottom surface of the bottom wall. Each rail has a groove, with the groove of each of the rails aligned to form a row of grooves. The storage bin is seated on one of the shelves, with one of the wire rods in the one of the shelves positioned in the row of grooves to maintain the storage bin at a desired position on the shelf. | 08-21-2008 |
20090200723 | Cutting board with replaceable cutting sheets - A cutting board assembly has a housing that has a plurality of side walls, a top wall and bottom wall that together define an internal storage space. The top wall has a cutting surface, and the bottom wall has at least one vent opening. A plurality of cutting sheets are stored inside the storage space. | 08-13-2009 |
20110290750 | Storage rack - A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame. | 12-01-2011 |
20120111820 | Storage Rack - A rack for holding articles includes a plurality of sets of vertical battens, a plurality of sets of horizontal battens that are clamped together with the plurality of sets of vertical battens, a long connecting screw piece that extends through each set of horizontal and vertical battens, and a supplementary connecting screw that connects the front horizontal batten and the front vertical batten. The screw piece defines a pivot axis for folding the battens. | 05-10-2012 |
20130306585 | Storage Rack - A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame. | 11-21-2013 |
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20100263482 | SEPARATOR AND CRUSHER OF MINERALS WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY AND METHOD THEREOF - One aspect provides for the separating of two or more joined materials by heating with microwaves, thereby producing differential thermal expansion of the materials. The pieces to be treated are exposed to microwave energy, producing differing rates of heating, and therefore expansion, of the differing materials making up the treated pieces of material. The differential thermal expansion of the differing materials will cause sufficient strain to separate the differing materials. Separation can be enhanced in some cases by following microwave heating with rapid cooling of the treated material. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263483 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING MINERALS - One aspect is a method of recovering minerals. The method includes heating aggregated minerals with microwave energy. The aggregated minerals consists of at least a first and a second mineral bound together, the first and second minerals each having different differential thermal expansion rates such that fractures occur between the minerals of the aggregated minerals. The fractured minerals are subjected to microwave heating to induce fractures between and separation of the at least first and second minerals, and also to ultrasound energy causing further size reduction. The fractured and size-reduced minerals are heated with microwave energy. The fractured and size-reduced minerals consist of metal-containing materials, such that metal-containing materials are heated to at least the melting temperature of one of the metals in the metal-containing materials. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264136 | MICROWAVE PELLET FURNACE AND METHOD - One aspect is a microwave furnace including a conveyor for conveying a first material layer, and a second material layer carried on the first material layer, through the furnace. A microwave heating zone is configured for heating the second material layer with a microwave generator as the conveyer conveys the layers through the microwave heating zone. The second material layer consists of a metal-containing material. A direct heat zone is configured for heating the second material layer with a direct heat source as the conveyer conveys the layers through the direct heat zone. A discharge is provided for discharging the material layers out of the microwave furnace. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264241 | ULTRASONIC CRUSHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - One aspect is an ultrasonic crusher including a pipe system having at least one elutriator. A pump is configured to pump a slurry through the pipe system and the at least one elutriator. A first ultrasound sonotrode is configured proximate to the at least one elutriator. | 10-21-2010 |
20120043314 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING MINERALS - One aspect is a method of recovering minerals. The method includes heating aggregated minerals with microwave energy. The aggregated minerals consists of at least a first and a second mineral bound together, the first and second minerals each having different differential thermal expansion rates such that fractures occur between the minerals of the aggregated minerals. The fractured minerals are subjected to microwave heating to induce fractures between and separation of the at least first and second minerals, and also to ultrasound energy causing further size reduction. The fractured and size-reduced minerals are heated with microwave energy. The fractured and size-reduced minerals consist of metal-containing materials, such that metal-containing materials are heated to at least the melting temperature of one of the metals in the metal-containing materials. | 02-23-2012 |
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20130230813 | SENSOR AND SENSE LINE HEATING DEVICE - A system and method for warming and drying a pressure sensor and sense line transmitting pressure gas from a source of pressure gas to a sensor. A first tube is connected to the source and to the sensor to permit pressure measurement. A second tube is concentrically outside the first tube and connected to the same source for providing heat from the pressure gas to the first tube and sensor. The second tube may have a temperature sensing device for determining when the temperature of the first tube and sensor reach a predetermined minimum temperature. | 09-05-2013 |
20130342219 | CAPACITIVE POSITION SENSOR - A transducer includes a plurality of electrodes and a dielectric shuttle. The dielectric shuttle passes between a subset of the electrodes, modifying the capacitance between them. By measuring the capacitance of subsets of the electrodes, the position of the dielectric shuttle may be determined. | 12-26-2013 |
20140290266 | FUEL AND ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fuel system for an aircraft comprises a boost pump, a main fuel pump and a motive pump. The boost pump receives fuel from a storage unit. The main fuel pump receives fuel from the boost pump and delivers fuel to a distribution system. The motive fuel pump receives fuel from the boost pump, routes fuel through the storage unit, and delivers fuel to an actuator. A method for delivering fuel in an aircraft comprises pumping fuel from a fuel tank to a distribution system using a main pump, pumping fuel from a fuel tank to an actuator using a motive pump, and routing fuel from the actuator to the main pump | 10-02-2014 |
20140324238 | SELF POWERED FLUID METERING UNITS - A system includes a metering module that receives fluid through a fluid inlet. The metering module includes a rotating component driven by the fluid, an electric machine, and a controller. The fluid is received from the fluid inlet at an inlet flow rate, and the rotating component provides the fluid to an outlet of the rotating component at an outlet pressure. The electric machine is configured to generate electrical power in response to rotation of the rotating component. The controller is powered by the electrical power generated by the electric machine, and controls a rotational speed of the rotating component to control the outlet pressure. | 10-30-2014 |
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20130260417 | BIOCHEMICAL SENSOR FOR QUANTITATIVE SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-SPECIES BACTERIA DETECTION IN SITU - Methods for detecting the concentration of one or more target organisms in a water sample. The methods involve adding a tagged reagent to a water sample, wherein the tagged reagent is water soluble; and determining a concentration of at least one bacteria in the water sample based on an intensity of an emission emitted from the water sample in response to exposure to light having a known wavelength. An apparatus including a reaction chamber; a reversible pump, a reagent source comprising a fluorophore-tagged reagent, a light source, an optical detector disposed to detect fluorescence emitted from the reaction chamber in response to light emitted from the light source; a processor configured to communicate with the reversible pump, the reagent source, the light source, and the optical detector, the processor being configured to determine the concentration of one or more target organisms in a water sample, and optionally transmit the resulting data to a remote location. | 10-03-2013 |
20140113327 | BIOCHEMICAL SENSOR FOR QUANTITATIVE SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-SPECIES BACTERIA DETECTION IN SITU - Methods for detecting concentration target organisms in water. The methods involve adding a tagged reagent to a water sample, wherein the tagged reagent is water soluble; and determining a concentration of at least one bacteria in the water sample based on an intensity of an emission emitted from the water sample in response to exposure to light having a known wavelength. An apparatus including a reaction chamber; a reversible pump, a reagent source comprising a fluorophore-tagged reagent, a light source, an optical detector disposed to detect fluorescence emitted from the reaction chamber in response to light emitted from the light source; a processor configured to communicate with the reversible pump, the reagent source, the light source, and the optical detector, the processor being configured to determine the concentration of one or more target organisms in a water sample. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090034550 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROUTING FIBRE CHANNEL FRAMES - A method and system for transmitting frames using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The switch element includes a port having a receive segment and a transmit segment, wherein the fibre channel switch element determines if a port link has been reset; determines if a flush state has been enabled for the port; and removes frames from a buffer, if the flush state has been enabled for the port. For a flush state operation, frames are removed from a receive buffer of the fibre channel port as if it is a typical fibre channel frame transfer. The removed frames are sent to a processor for analysis. The method also includes, setting a control bit for activating frame removal from the transmit buffer; and diverting frames that are waiting in the transmit buffer and have not been able to move from the transmit buffer. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041029 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC IN FIBRE CHANNEL SYSTEMS - Method and system for routing fibre channel frames using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The method includes, inserting a time stamp value in a fibre channel frame that is received at a receive segment of the fibre channel switch element; determining if a timeout occurs after a frame arrives at a receive buffer; and processing the frame if the timeout occurred. The method also includes, determining if a delta time value, which provides an accumulated wait time for a frame, is present in frame data; subtracting the delta time stamp value from a global time stamp value and using the resulting time stamp value to determine frame timeout status in the fibre channel switch element. A timeout checker circuit declares a timeout after comparing a time stamp value that is inserted in a fibre channel frame with a programmed time out value and a global counter value. | 02-12-2009 |
20090046736 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR KEEPING A FIBRE CHANNEL ARBITRATED LOOP OPEN DURING FRAME GAPS - A method and system for keeping an arbitrated loop open during a frame gap using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The switch element includes a port control module having a receive and transmit segment, wherein the transmit segment activates a timer whose value determines a duration during which the arbitrated loop remains open; determines if a last frame from a sequence of frames from a source port has been transmitted; modifies the timer value if a higher priority frame for transmission is unavailable; and keeps the arbitrated loop open until the timer reaches a certain value. If a higher priority frame is available for transmission before the timer value is modified then the higher priority frame is transmitted and the timer value is re-initialized. | 02-19-2009 |
20090168772 | LUN BASED HARD ZONING IN FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHES - A method and system for implementing LUN based hard zoning in a fibre channel network is provided. A LUN field in a Fibre Channel SCSI command frame is compared with a list of LUNS that are allowed for a particular frame source; and the frame is forwarded if the LUN is allowed for the frame source. The comparison is performed by a port receiving the frame by using an address look up table (“ALUT”). Hard zoning is based on various frame fields and/or ALUT control codes. Also provided is a method for processing a reply to a SCSI REPORT LUN command from an initiator. The method includes, intercepting a reply to a REPORT LUN command; editing the reply to remove unauthorized LUNs; and sending the edited reply to the initiator. | 07-02-2009 |
20090290584 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING FIBRE CHANNEL PORTS - A fibre channel switch element for routing fibre channel frame is provided. The switch element includes a fibre channel port that can be configured to support plural data transfer rates. The data transfer rate may be 1 G, 2 G, 4 G, 8 G or 10 G. The switch element includes a clock configuration module for providing a clock signal that is based on the data transfer rate. A receive segment of the fibre channel port sends a signal to a transmit segment to avoid an under flow condition. The receive segment also waits for a certain frame length after a fibre channel frame is written and before the fibre channel frame is read, depending upon a data transfer rate of a source port. Multiple lanes may be configured as a single 10G multi lane port or as multiple individual ports. | 11-26-2009 |
20100040074 | MULTI-SPEED CUT THROUGH OPERATION IN FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHES - A method and system for routing frames based on a port's speed using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The method includes, receiving a portion of a frame in a receive buffer of a port; determining a frame length threshold; and setting up a status bit based on the port's speed, the frame length threshold and an amount of frame received. The status bit is sent to a transmit segment of the fibre channel switch element and the frame length threshold value is inversely proportional to the port's speed. Also, if the receive buffer is almost full when a frame arrives at the receive port, then a cut status is based on a frames end of frame (“EOF”) value. | 02-18-2010 |
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20080246366 | ELECTRIC GENERATOR - Methods, compositions, and apparatus for generating electricity are provided. Electricity is generated through the mechanisms nuclear magnetic spin and remnant polarization electric generation. The apparatus may include a material with high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization coupled with a poled ferroelectric material. The apparatus may also include a pair of electrical contacts disposed on opposite sides of the poled ferroelectric material and the high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization material. Further, a magnetic field may be applied to the high nuclear magnetic spin material. | 10-09-2008 |
20140252920 | THICK FILM FERROELECTRIC GENERATOR - Methods, compositions, and apparatus for generating electricity are provided. Electricity is generated through the mechanisms nuclear magnetic spin and remnant polarization electric generation. The apparatus may include a material with high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization coupled with a poled ferroelectric material. The apparatus may also include a pair of electrical contacts disposed on opposite sides of the poled ferroelectric material and the high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization material. Further, a magnetic field may be applied to the high nuclear magnetic spin material. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252921 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE ELECTRIC GENERATOR - Methods, compositions, and apparatus for generating electricity are provided. Electricity is generated through the mechanisms nuclear magnetic spin and remnant polarization electric generation. The apparatus may include a material with high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization coupled with a poled ferroelectric material. The apparatus may also include a pair of electrical contacts disposed on opposite sides of the poled ferroelectric material and the high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization material. Further, a magnetic field may be applied to the high nuclear magnetic spin material. | 09-11-2014 |
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20080235922 | ADJUSTABLE LEVER LOAD BINDER - Apparatuses are disclosed where in a lever binder may include an adjuster that when manipulated adjusts the binding length of the lever binder. In various embodiments, a lever binder is disclosed including an automatic latching mechanism to help resist undesired movement of a lever from a binding position. | 10-02-2008 |
20090008904 | APPARATUS FOR LEVELING A TRAILER AND DAMPENING SWAY - An apparatus for tensioning spring arms used in conjunction with a weight distribution hitch. The apparatus may comprise a mechanical linkage that may be operable to multiply an input force provided by a jack to an output force of sufficient magnitude to tension the spring arms. The mechanical linkage may comprise a pair of rigid arms that are linked to a support post of a trailer jack. The pair of rigid arms may automatically be raised in conjunction with the support post being operated from a lowered position to a raised position. The rigid arms may exert a force on a cross-piece member extending between the spring arms. Alternatively, the mechanical linkage may comprise a flexible member for placing the spring arms under tension. | 01-08-2009 |
20090159863 | RETRACTABLE JACK FOOT - A trailer hitch jack for rapidly raising and lowering the tongue of a trailer. | 06-25-2009 |
20130307250 | TRAILER HITCH SYSTEM - A trailer hitch system for improving the speed and safety of attaching the trailer to a tow vehicle. The hitch may include a shank that may be attached to the trailer through a ball hitch. A receiver may be provided on the tow vehicle such that attachment of the trailer to the tow vehicle may be accomplished by introducing the shank into the receiver when the tow vehicle is backed to the trailer. A funnel shaped guide member may be provided to facilitate aligning the shank with the receiver. Also, friction reducing rollers may be used with the shank or the receiver. Moreover, a height adjustment and visual guidance system may be included to facilitate connecting the trailer to the tow vehicle. | 11-21-2013 |
20140158960 | RETRACTABLE JACK FOOT - A trailer hitch jack for rapidly raising and lowering the tongue of a trailer. | 06-12-2014 |
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20110146372 | Synthetic Materials for PDC Cutter Testing or for Testing Other Superhard Materials - A target cylinder and a method for testing a superhard component thereon. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with the superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The exposed portion comprises at least one synthetic material having at least one of a compressive strength raging from about 12 kpsi to about 30 kpsi, an abrasiveness ranging from about 1 Cerchars to about 6 Cerchars, and an iron content ranging from about 5 percent to about 10 percent. Optionally, the exposed portion further comprises a second material interveningly positioned between or within the synthetic material in a predetermined and repeatable pattern. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146373 | Synthetic Materials for PDC Cutter Testing or for Testing Other Superhard Materials - A target cylinder and a method for testing a superhard component thereon. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with the superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The exposed portion comprises at least one synthetic material having at least one of a compressive strength raging from about 12 kpsi to about 30 kpsi, an abrasiveness ranging from about 1 Cerchars to about 6 Cerchars, and an iron content ranging from about 5 percent to about 10 percent. Optionally, the exposed portion further comprises a second material interveningly positioned between or within the synthetic material in a predetermined and repeatable pattern. | 06-23-2011 |
20110146374 | Synthetic Materials for PDC Cutter Testing or for Testing Other Superhard Materials - A target cylinder and a method for testing a superhard component thereon. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with the superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The exposed portion comprises at least one synthetic material having at least one of a compressive strength raging from about 12 kpsi to about 30 kpsi, an abrasiveness ranging from about 1 Cerchars to about 6 Cerchars, and an iron content ranging from about 5 percent to about 10 percent. Optionally, the exposed portion further comprises a second material interveningly positioned between or within the synthetic material in a predetermined and repeatable pattern. | 06-23-2011 |
20110286304 | Downhole Acoustic Emission Formation Sampling - A method, system and apparatus for testing properties of a rock formation surrounding a wellbore in situ. The apparatus includes a tool body, one or more indenters, and one or more acoustic sensors. The body includes an outer surface that defines one or more cavities therein. Each cavity extends into the body. Each indenter is positioned within a corresponding cavity and is positionable into an operating position and a non-operating position. The acoustic sensor is positioned within the cavity and adjacent to the indenter. The indenter is positioned at least partially beyond the outer surface when in the operating position. The acoustic sensor senses one or more acoustic events occurring when the indenter is in the operating position. The apparatus is inserted into the wellbore. Once inserted, the indenter applies a load onto the rock formation causing cracking and the sensor receives the generated acoustic transmissions. The transmissions are analyzed. | 11-24-2011 |
20120012402 | Alloys With Low Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion As PDC Catalysts And Binders - A cutting table includes a lattice structure and a catalyst material deposited within voids formed within the lattice. The catalyst material is deposited in the voids during a sintering process that forms the lattice. The catalyst material has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is less than that of cobalt. The catalyst material is any one of chromium, tantalum, ruthenium, an alloy of cobalt, an alloy of a Group VIII metal and at least one non-catalyst metal, an alloy of two or more Group VIII metals, or a eutectic alloy. In certain embodiments, the catalyst material has a thermal conductivity that is greater than that of cobalt. In certain embodiments, the cutting table is bonded to a substrate, which is formed from a substrate material and a binder material. In some embodiments, the binder material and the catalyst material are the same; while in others, they are different. | 01-19-2012 |
20130001100 | Ultrasound Assisted Electrochemical Catalyst Removal For Superhard Materials - A catalyst removal apparatus and method for removing catalyst from a polycrystalline cutter. The cutter includes a substrate and a cutting table. The apparatus includes a tank forming a cavity therein, an electrolyte fluid occupying the cavity, the cutter, a covering surrounding at least a portion of the cutter's sidewall and extending from at least the substrate's top surface towards the bottom surface, a cathode submersed within the fluid, and a power source. The cutting table is submersed within the fluid and positioned near the cathode, thereby forming a gap therebetween. The power source is coupled to the cutter and the cathode and electrolyzes the fluid to react with the catalyst in the cutting table to produce a salt. The salt dissolves in the fluid and is removed from the cutter. Optionally, a transducer is sonically coupled to the cutter and emits vibrations to remove salt from the cutting table. | 01-03-2013 |
20130239652 | VARIABLE FREQUENCY IMPACT TEST - A target cylinder, a method for testing a superhard component thereon, and a method for selecting an untested component for use in field applications. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a side wall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with the superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The target cylinder is formed from a first material evenly distributed throughout a second material. Upon testing superhard components at one or more impact frequencies, untested superhard components are selected based upon field anticipated impact frequencies. | 09-19-2013 |
20130341102 | Methods To Repair Worn Or Eroded PDC Cutters, Cutters So Repaired, And Use Of Repaired PDC Cutters In Drill Bits Or Other Tools - A repaired polycrystalline diamond cutter and method for fabricating the same. The cutter includes a damaged substrate that includes at least one void therein, a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to the damaged substrate, and a build-up compound disposed within the voids formed about the damaged substrate. The damaged substrate and the build-up compound collectively form a full circumference. The method includes obtaining a damaged cutter that includes a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to a damaged substrate having at least one void formed therein, bonding a build-up compound within the at least one void and forming a processed PDC cutter, and removing a portion of the build-up compound from the processed PDC cutter and forming the repaired cutter. | 12-26-2013 |
20140131115 | Method For Reducing Intermetallic Compounds In Matrix Bit Bondline - An apparatus and method for manufacturing a downhole tool that reduces failures occurring along a bondline between a cemented matrix coupled around a blank. The cemented matrix material is formed from a tungsten carbide powder, a shoulder powder, and a binder material, wherein at least one of the tungsten carbide powder or the shoulder powder is absent of any free tungsten. The blank, which optionally may be coated, is substantially cylindrically shaped and defines a channel extending from a top portion and through a bottom portion of the blank. The absence of free tungsten from at least one of the tungsten carbide powder or the shoulder powder reduces the reaction with iron from the blank, thereby allowing the control and reduction of intermetallic compounds thickness within the bondline. | 05-15-2014 |
20140158436 | Methods To Repair Worn Or Eroded PDC Cutters, Cutters So Repaired, And Use Of Repaired PDC Cutters In Drill Bits Or Other Tools - A repaired polycrystalline diamond cutter and method for fabricating the same. The cutter includes a damaged substrate that includes at least one void therein, a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to the damaged substrate, and a paste compound disposed within the voids formed about the damaged substrate. The damaged substrate and the paste compound collectively form a full circumference. The method includes obtaining a damaged cutter that includes a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to a damaged substrate having at least one void formed therein, applying a paste compound within the at least one void, melting the paste compound via induction heating, bonding the paste compound to the substrate and forming a processed PDC cutter, and grinding at least a portion of the paste compound from the processed PDC cutter to form the repaired cutter. | 06-12-2014 |
20140182949 | STREAMLINED POCKET DESIGN FOR PDC DRILL BITS - A cutter pocket, a downhole tool formed with at least one cutter pocket, and a method for coupling a cutter to the cutter pocket is described herein. The cutter pocket is formed within at least one blade of the downhole tool and includes a pocket back fabricated from a first material, a first pocket side extending from one end of the pocket back to a leading edge of the downhole tool, and a second pocket side extending from an opposing end of the pocket back to the leading edge. The pocket back and the pocket sides define a cavity. A cutter is positioned and coupled at least partially within the cavity. The height of an upper surface of the first material of the pocket back ranges between thirty percent to sixty-five percent of the cutter girth. | 07-03-2014 |
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20130019409 | COMFORT CUSTOMIZABLE PILLOW - Embodiments typically might relate to pillows that are comfort customizable based on user preference. For example, embodiments might include an outer casing and a self-inflating inner core. A user might adjust the firmness and/or thickness of the pillow by altering the amount of fluid, such as air, within the inner core. Typically such adjustments might be performed without use of a pump, given the self-inflating nature of the inner core, | 01-24-2013 |
20140262888 | PALLET LOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Improved system and method embodiments of transporting and displaying boxed products, such as compressible bedding products, are disclosed. For example, by selecting box size, shape, and orientation appropriately, product density on a pallet may be increased. In some instances, the ability to alter box size and shape may arise due to the compressible nature of products; for example, by compressing the products prior to rolling and insertion into boxes, the box dimensions available for embodiment may be altered. Some systems and methods may also apply to boxed products on shelving or other surfaces. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262889 | BILLBOARD EFFECT STACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Improved system and method embodiments of displaying boxed products, such as compressible bedding products, are disclosed. For example, the orientation of boxes on pallets or other surfaces may provide enhanced display effect for sales, for example a billboard effect in which a single image may span more than one box in a stack. Some systems and methods may also apply to boxed products on shelving. | 09-18-2014 |