Abstract: A fluid end made of a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is made of a housing having a discharge bore and an intake bore formed therein. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing and between the discharge and intake bores. The fluid routing plug carries seals that engage sealing surfaces formed within the housing. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve guides, aid in reducing or transferring wear within each housing.

Abstract: A fluid end comprising a plurality of fluid end sections positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each fluid end section is releasably attached to a connect plate. Each connect plate is attached to a power source using a plurality of stay rods. Each fluid end section comprises a housing in fluid communication with a pair of intake manifolds and a discharge conduit. A fluid routing plug is installed within each housing and is configured to route fluid throughout the housing. A plunger is installed within stuffing box attached to each housing. A number of features, including the location of seals within bore walls and carbide inserts within valve guides, aid in reducing or transferring wear.

Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.

Abstract: A fluid end for use with a power end. The fluid end comprises a plurality of fluid end sections positioned adjacent one another. Each section includes a single horizontally positioned bore. A plunger is installed within the bore and includes a fluid passageway. Low-pressure fluid enters the bore through the plunger and high-pressure fluid exits the fluid end through an outlet valve installed within the bore. The intake of low-pressure fluid within the fluid end section is regulated by an inlet valve installed within the plunger. Low pressure fluid enters the plunger through an inlet component attached to both the plunger and an inlet manifold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade comprising the steps of manufacturing a pressure shell halves and arranging a spar structure (62) within one of the shell halves. The spar structure (62) comprises two parts releasably coupled to each other. The method results in a segmented wind turbine blade for easy transportation and re-assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box and relates to an apparatus, a system including a ring and fracturable locking system, in some embodiments, and method for securing a watthour electrical meter to a socket meter box. A locking sealing ring comprises an annular band, wherein a body portion of the annular band comprises a first band portion and a second band portion, and wherein the first band portion comprises a first ring end and the second band portion comprises a second ring end. A first tab is disposed on the first ring end and comprises a connector member. A second tab is disposed on the second ring end with the second tab comprising a receiver member, and wherein the connector member is adapted for connection with the receiver member.

Abstract: A deployable electromagnetic radiation antenna system is provided. The deployable electromagnetic radiation antenna system includes one or more support structures, an electromagnetic radiation directing lens adapted to pass a beam of electromagnetic radiation, and a satellite body including at least one deployment mechanism, wherein the electromagnetic radiation directing lens is deployable in a first direction away from the satellite body, the electromagnetic radiation directing lens being coupled to the satellite body by the one or more support structures, wherein the at least one deployment mechanism deploys the one or more support structures to deploy the electromagnetic radiation directing lens from an undeployed state to a deployed state by at least forming a substantially planar surface of the deployed electromagnetic radiation directing lens.

Abstract: A deployable electromagnetic radiation antenna system for extraterrestrial deployment of an electromagnetic radiation directing surface, the deployable electromagnetic radiation antenna system comprising is provided. The deployable electromagnetic radiation antenna system includes one or more deployable support structures, an electromagnetic radiation directing surface, a plurality of actuators, each coupled to one or more of the one or more deployable support structures and the electromagnetic radiation directing surface, and a satellite body, wherein the electromagnetic radiation directing surface is coupled to the satellite body by the one or more deployable support structures and the electromagnetic radiation directing surface is deployable from the satellite body by the one or more deployable support structures.

Abstract: A panel system may include a core body having opposite sides and switching devices mounted to at least one of the opposite sides of the core body, a housing in which the core body and the switching devices are disposed, gate drivers coupled to a first side of the housing and to the switching devices, and connectors coupled to one or more other sides of the housing and to the switching devices. The connectors may receive and conduct a voltage to collector terminals of the switching devices. The gate drivers may conduct a gate voltage to gate terminals of the switching devices. The switching devices may control conduction of the voltage out of the housing via the connectors as an alternating current.

Abstract: One example method of operation may include identifying a call to a mobile device, determining whether the call includes call content data intended for the mobile device, initiating an active session and a time to live (TTL) associated with the call content data, forwarding the call content data to the mobile device when the call includes call content data associated with the caller, and receiving a content confirmation from the mobile device that the call content data was received.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly includes a light housing, a lens, a light source within a cavity provided by the light housing and the lens, and a light blade projecting from the lens outside the cavity. A vehicle lighting method includes emitting light from a light source that is inside a cavity provided by a light housing and a lens, and directing the light through a light blade that is outside the cavity.

Abstract: A unique aerosol-compatible cell culture exposure system is described that allow serial dilution and delivery of aerosols, reactive gases, and VOCs at air-liquid interface (ALI) under physiologically relevant conditions. Generally, the cell culture system comprise one or more dilution manifolds, one or more flow splitters, and a sealed exposure chamber that houses a commercially-available cell culture plate with corresponding transwells.

Abstract: 6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amorphous form, polymorph form, or pharmaceutical composition (including solid formulations or liquid formulations) thereof and the use thereof for treating diseases and disorders which can be treated with a RET kinase inhibitor, such as RET-associated diseases and disorders, e.g., proliferative disorders such as cancers, including hematological cancers and solid tumors, and gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS are disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid end assembly comprising a housing having multiple conduits formed therein. A tubular sleeve is installed within one of the conduits and is configured to house a plurality of packing seals. A seal is installed within a groove formed in the walls of the housing surrounding the tubular sleeve such that the seal engages an outer surface of the tubular sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an introducer defining an inner volume, a catheter, and a guide member. The having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, with the catheter defining a lumen extending through the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the catheter, and with the catheter configured to move between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which at least the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. The guide member is coupled to the introducer, with the guide member defining a lumen. A portion of the catheter is received within the lumen of the guide member when the catheter is in the first position, and the distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the guide member when the catheter is in the second position.

Abstract: One example method of operation may include identifying a call originated from a caller entity destined for a called entity at a call content server, identifying a called number associated with the called entity and a caller number associated with the caller entity, comparing a telephone number prefix associated with the called number with a number of enhanced call content data elements to identify a match, selecting one or more of the enhanced call content data elements to pair with the called number based on the match, and forwarding the selected enhanced call content data elements to the called entity.

Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.

Abstract: A fluid end for use with a power end. The fluid end comprises a plurality of fluid end sections positioned adjacent one another. Each section includes a single horizontally positioned bore. A plunger is installed within the bore and includes a fluid passageway. Low-pressure fluid enters the bore through the plunger and high-pressure fluid exits the fluid end through an outlet valve installed within the bore. The intake of low-pressure fluid within the fluid end section is regulated by an inlet valve installed within the plunger. Low-pressure fluid enters the plunger through an inlet component attached to both the plunger and an inlet manifold.

Abstract: A fluid end for use with a power end. The fluid end comprises a plurality of fluid end sections positioned adjacent one another. Each section includes a single horizontally positioned bore. A plunger is installed within the bore and includes a fluid passageway. Low-pressure fluid enters the bore through the plunger and high-pressure fluid exits the fluid end through an outlet valve installed within the bore. The intake of low-pressure fluid within the fluid end section is regulated by an inlet valve installed within the plunger. Low-pressure fluid enters the plunger through an inlet component attached to both the plunger and an inlet manifold.