Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing three-dimensional decoy having removeable or interchangeable body parts. The decoy includes an interchangeable head or support pole having a connecting system that quickly interlocks the head or pole to the decoy body. Further, the connecting system engages the head or support pole to the body with enough resistance that the decoy stays together in heavy winds and may be lifted by holding the head without disengaging from the body.

Abstract: A composition comprising titanium dioxide and additives useful for enhancing the optical performance of titanium dioxide or for allowing substitution of at least part of the titanium dioxide in said composition for additives. At least two additives are added, wherein a first additive comprises a composite pigment and a second additive comprises a reactive polymer. The invention also provides a method for enhancing the optical properties of titanium dioxide compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.

Abstract: Various embodiments of devices, systems, and methods for surgical procedures, including spring-fit guides for improved guidance of surgical instruments, are disclosed.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tint base comprising titanium dioxide, a vehicle, and conventional additives, which tint base is capable of displaying a preselected colour upon the addition of a colorant, wherein at least 4% by weight of the titanium dioxide is present in the form of opaque aggregates of titanium dioxide and precipitated calcium carbonate particles wherein the titanium dioxide particles are at least partially encased by the particles of precipitated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: A multibend sensor has a plurality of electrodes located along the sliding or reference strip that are not uniformly paced. More electrodes can be placed in those regions where more precise measurements of movement are desired. To save costs fewer electrodes need to be placed in regions where there is no need to measure the bending.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.

Abstract: Provided is a y-block, a multilateral junction, and a method for forming a well system. The y-block, in one aspect, includes a housing having a first end and a second opposing end, and a single first bore extending into the housing from the first end, the single first bore defining a first centerline. The y-block according to this aspect further includes second and third separate bores extending into the housing and branching off from the single first bore, the second bore defining a second centerline and the third bore defining a third centerline, wherein the second and third centerlines are angled relative to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral junction (MLT), a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The MLT, in one aspect, includes a y-block having a housing with a single first bore and second and third bores extending therein, the second and third bores defining second and third centerlines. The MLT, in this aspect, further includes a mainbore leg having a first mainbore leg end coupled to the second bore and a second opposing mainbore leg end, and a lateral bore leg having a first lateral bore leg end coupled to the third bore and a second opposing lateral bore leg end. In this aspect, the mainbore leg and the lateral bore leg are twisted with respect to the second and third bore such that a first plane taken through centerlines of the second opposing mainbore leg end and the second opposing lateral bore leg end is angled.

Abstract: Provided is a multilateral leg bore, a multilateral junction, and a well system. The multilateral leg bore, in one aspect, includes a unitary housing having a first end and a second opposing end defining a length (L). In accordance with this aspect, the multilateral junction includes three or more bores formed in the housing and extending along the length (L).

Abstract: Provided is a downhole tool, a y-block, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a bottom hole assembly (BHA) having an uphole end and a downhole end, and a shroud positioned around and proximate the downhole end of the BHA, the shroud operable to slide relative to the BHA. The downhole tool, in this aspect, may further include one or more shear features coupling the shroud to the downhole end of the BHA.

Abstract: Provided is a method for accessing a well system. The method, in one aspect, includes placing a multilateral junction proximate an intersection between a main wellbore and a lateral wellbore, the multilateral junction including a y-block, a mainbore leg coupled to a second bore of the y-block and extending into the main wellbore, and a lateral bore leg coupled to a third bore of the y-block and extending into the lateral wellbore. The method, in one aspect, further includes selectively accessing at least one of the main wellbore or the lateral wellbore with a fracturing string through the y-block.

Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to aligning two subsequent pieces of equipment prior to disposing the pieces of equipment downhole. A method comprises providing the first tool piece to be disposed in a wellbore, wherein the first tool piece comprises: a first thread, wherein the first thread is disposed at a first end of the first tool piece; and a second thread, wherein the second thread is disposed at the first end of the first tool piece. The method further comprises disposing an alignment ring on the first tool piece, and coupling the first end of the first tool piece to a second end of the second tool piece. The method further comprises decoupling the first tool piece from the second tool piece; rotating the alignment ring; and coupling the first tool piece to the second tool piece after rotating the alignment ring to produce the tubular assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing three-dimensional decoy having removeable or interchangeable body parts. The decoy includes an interchangeable head or support pole having a connecting system that quickly interlocks the head or pole to the decoy body. Further, the connecting system engages the head or support pole to the body with enough resistance that the decoy stays together in heavy winds and may be lifted by holding the head without disengaging from the body.

Abstract: A method comprising: providing the first tool piece to be disposed in a wellbore, wherein the first tool piece comprises: a first thread, wherein the first thread is disposed at a first end of the first tool piece; and a second thread, wherein the second thread is disposed at the first end of the first tool piece, and wherein the first thread and the second thread have opposing handedness; disposing an alignment ring on the first tool piece, coupling the first end of the first tool piece to a second end of the second tool piece, wherein the alignment ring is disposed between the first tool piece and the second tool piece; decoupling the first tool piece from the second tool piece; rotating the alignment ring; and coupling the first tool piece to the second tool piece after rotating the alignment ring to produce the tubular assembly.

Abstract: Various embodiments of devices, systems, and methods for surgical procedures, including spring-fit guides for improved guidance of surgical instruments, are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of devices, systems, and methods for surgical procedures, including spring-fit guides for improved guidance of surgical instruments, are disclosed.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tint base comprising titanium dioxide, a vehicle, and conventional additives, which tint base is capable of displaying a preselected colour upon the addition of a colorant, wherein at least 4% by weight of the titanium dioxide is present in the form of opaque aggregates of titanium dioxide and precipitated calcium carbonate particles wherein the titanium dioxide particles are at least partially encased by the particles of precipitated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling assembly that includes an upper adapter having an upper adapter body providing a latching collet and a torque collet, the torque collet including a plurality of axially-extending torque members and a corresponding torque lug defined in each axially-extending torque member, and a lower adapter having a lower adapter body configured to receive the upper adapter body and providing a series of latch mating threads defined on an inner surface of the lower adapter body and a torque collet profile, the latch mating threads being configured to matingly engage the latching collet and the torque collet profile including one or more longitudinal slots defined in the lower adapter body and configured to receive the torque lugs therein, wherein, when the torque lugs are received into the longitudinal slots, torque may be applied between the upper and lower adapters in at least one angular direction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of devices, systems, and methods for surgical procedures, including spring-fit guides for improved guidance of surgical instruments, are disclosed.