Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method executed using a server computer comprises receiving from a user computer via a network one or more requests to create one or more subforms that are associated with a digitally stored expense trip preapproval form, each of the subforms being associated with a different type of a travel expense item; in a particular subform among the one or more subforms, receiving input from the user computer specifying a plurality of input values for attributes of the particular subform, the plurality of input values collectively specifying the travel expense item; programmatically transmitting, to a price modeling server, a query comprising the plurality of input values and requesting a cost value for a travel item corresponding to the plurality of input values, and receiving in response to the query a predicted cost of the travel expense item; automatically updating the particular subform to display the predicted cost in the particular subform and to populate the predicted c

Abstract: A service management system that enables a subscriber of a mobile telecommunication system to modify aspects of his or her service plan and have the modification to the service plan take effect immediately. The subscriber enters a modification request to an aspect of a service plan. The modification request is verified against a set of rules that defines acceptable changes to the service plan. If the proposed modification to the service plan is a valid change, the change to the service plan is immediately propagated to a billing system and to other systems that implement the service plan. The subscriber is notified when the modification to the service plan is complete, and the subscriber is billed on a going-forward basis in accordance with the rate structure applicable to the plan.

Abstract: A service management system that enables a subscriber of a mobile telecommunication system to modify aspects of his or her service plan and have the modification to the service plan take effect immediately. The subscriber enters a modification request to an aspect of a service plan. The modification request is verified against a set of rules that defines acceptable changes to the service plan. If the proposed modification to the service plan is a valid change, the change to the service plan is immediately propagated to a billing system and to other systems that implement the service plan. The subscriber is notified when the modification to the service plan is complete, and the subscriber is billed on a going-forward basis in accordance with the rate structure applicable to the plan.

Abstract: A service management system that enables a subscriber of a mobile telecommunication system to modify aspects of his or her service plan and have the modification to the service plan take effect immediately. The subscriber enters a modification request to an aspect of a service plan. The modification request is verified against a set of rules that defines acceptable changes to the service plan. If the proposed modification to the service plan is a valid change, the change to the service plan is immediately propagated to a billing system and to other systems that implement the service plan. The subscriber is notified when the modification to the service plan is complete, and the subscriber is billed on a going-forward basis in accordance with the rate structure applicable to the plan.

Abstract: A service management system that enables a subscriber of a mobile telecommunication system to modify aspects of his or her service plan and have the modification to the service plan take effect immediately. The subscriber enters a modification request to an aspect of a service plan. The modification request is verified against a set of rules that defines acceptable changes to the service plan. If the proposed modification to the service plan is a valid change, the change to the service plan is immediately propagated to a billing system and to other systems that implement the service plan. The subscriber is notified when the modification to the service plan is complete, and the subscriber is billed on a going-forward basis in accordance with the rate structure applicable to the plan.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of extending the life of thin walled tubing by austempering the tubing in a controlled continuous run process involving heating, quenching, and cooling the tubing pursuant to predetermined process parameters. The invention is also directed to a process for austempering tubing having a welded seam and for relieving residual stress in the weld. The invention is further directed to the product of the above processes as well as an austempered weld stress relieved thin walled tubing and such tubing in combination with other apparatus with which it is suitable for use in the production of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A coupling for a pipe comprises a housing adapted to accept a pipe within an interior portion of the housing and a cone disposed within the housing where, in embodiments, the cone is further adapted to accept the pipe and be allowed to yield rather than the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a material underwater is disclosed where the apparatus uses a mixture of abrasive material in a non-aspirated suspension mixed with a high pressure fluid, e.g. seawater. It is emphasized that. this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of extending the life of thin walled tubing by austempering the tubing in a controlled continuous run process involving heating, quenching, and cooling the tubing pursuant to predetermined process parameters. The invention is also directed to a process for austempering tubing having a welded seam and for relieving residual stress in the weld. The invention is further directed to the product of the above processes as well as an austermpered weld stress relieved thin walled tubing and such tubing in combination with other apparatus with which it is suitable for use in the production of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A subsea well casing cutting tool for use as part of a well abandonment procedure, the casing cutting tool deployable from a vessel located at a water surface, where in certain embodiments the casing cutting tool comprises a casing gripper; a rotary cutter drive assembly; a rotary cutter; a rotating fluid union that allows high volume water to be fed to the rotating cutting assembly below the drive motor for purposes of extending the cutting blades; and a third party casing hanger removal tool wherein the casing cutting drive assembly forms an interface between the third party rotary casing cutter, an existing subsea casing, and a work class ROV. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A removable cartridge seal and dilatable collet retainer for a hydraulic plunger is provided to permit ready removal and replacement of the plunger and seal in a hydraulic intensifier device or the like.

Abstract: A valve for use with a first working fluid conduit and a second working fluid conduit, the valve includes a valve body with a valve bore formed therein. A piston is slidably disposed within the valve body. There is a first opening and a second opening formed within and defined by the valve body. The first opening is in communication with the first working fluid conduit and the second opening is in communication with the second working fluid conduit. Displacement of the piston in a first direction to a first position results in restriction of working fluid passage through the second working fluid conduit. Displacement of the piston in a second direction, opposed to the first direction, to a second position results in restriction of working fluid passage through the first working fluid conduit. There is a spring which biases the piston into the second position.