Abstract: A computer system for creating an index of interest only strip pools comprising: (1) forming one or more candidate pools based on specific characteristics of interest only pools; (2) determining one or more selection criteria for including one or more candidate pools in an index; (3) comparing the one or more candidate pools to the selection criteria; (4) and if the criteria is met, then (5) weighting the pool and (6) storing said pool in the index.

Abstract: A method A computer-implemented method of creating an SBA 7(a) index of interest only strip pools comprising: (1) forming one or more candidate pools based on specific characteristics of SBA 7(a) interest only pools; (2) determining one or more selection criteria for including one or more candidate pools in an index; (3) comparing the one or more candidate pools to the selection criteria; (4) and if the criteria is met, then (5) weighting the pool and (6) storing said pool in the index.

Abstract: A method A computer-implemented method of creating an SBA 7 (a) index of floating rate pools comprising: (1) forming one or more candidate pools based on specific characteristics of SBA 7 (a) floating rate pools; (2) determining one or more selection criteria for including one or more candidate pools in an index; (3) comparing the one or more candidate pools to the selection criteria; (4) and if the criteria is met, then (5) weighting the pool and (6) storing said pool in the index.

Abstract: A blowout preventer for sealing a well includes a body having first and second chambers, the body including a channel on a face of the body; a ram block configured to move within the first chamber to seal a first region of the second chamber from a second region of the second chamber; a rod connected to the ram block and configured to extend along the first chamber; a cylinder configured to be attached to the body to border the first chamber, and a ring rotatably attached to the cylinder for attaching the cylinder to the body.

Abstract: A blowout preventer for sealing a well includes a body having first and second chambers, the body including a channel on a face of the body; a ram block configured to move within the first chamber to seal a first region of the second chamber from a second region of the second chamber; a rod connected to the ram block and configured to extend along the first chamber; a cylinder configured to be attached to the body to border the first chamber, and a ring rotatably attached to the cylinder for attaching the cylinder to the body.

Abstract: A ram-type blowout preventer includes a first ram block having a first shearing element and a first sealing element, a second ram block opposing the first ram block and having a second shearing element and a second sealing element, a load intensifying member coupled to the first ram block, wherein the load intensifying member is a stiff cantilever beam, a receptacle of the second ram block to receive the load intensifying member when the first ram block and the second ram block close together, and shims between a top surface of the load intensifying member and a top surface of the receptacle. The load intensifying member is configured to apply a spring force when the load intensifying member is engaged within the receptacle.

Abstract: A blowout preventer to hydraulically seal a wellbore includes a housing configured to be positioned above a wellhead and to surround a drillstring, a plurality of rams positioned perpendicular to an axis of the drillstring to engage the drillstring and hydraulically isolate an annulus between the wellbore and the drillstring when in a closed position, and a roller lock positioned about a thrust rod of each ram configured to maintain the rams in the closed position.

Abstract: A pressure driven pumping system and methods for using pressure driven pumping systems. The pressure driven pumping system may include at least one pumping element. Each pumping element includes a housing having a bore at least partially bounded by first and second outer walls. A first piston is disposed between the first outer wall and the inner wall, to define a first outer chamber and a first inner chamber. A second piston is disposed between the second outer wall and the inner wall, to define a second outer chamber and a second inner chamber. A coupling member couples the first and second pistons. A plurality of valves control flow of seawater to the first and second outer chambers, and control flow of well fluid to the first inner chamber of each pumping element. A control unit controls the plurality of valves to pump well fluid. A method for using pressure driven pumping systems includes pumping injection well fluid to an injection well in conjunction with producing from a production well.

Abstract: A pressure driven pumping system includes a piston disposed within a first bore of a housing to separate a process chamber from a working chamber. A rod member coupled to the separating member extends into a reduced pressure chamber. The piston has a first face exposed to the process chamber and a second face exposed to the working chamber. The second face has an effective area less than an effective area of the first face. The housing may be placed in seawater at a selected depth. The process chamber can be in fluid communication with a well to pass well fluid into the process chamber at well pressure to move the piston, to discharge seawater from the seawater chamber. The working fluid, typically seawater in a subsea application, is pumped into the working chamber to move the piston, which discharges well fluid from the process chamber.

Abstract: A sub-sea mud pump system includes a plurality of pump units, and each pumping unit includes a plurality of pumping elements. Each pumping element includes a pressure vessel with a first and a second chamber, a separating member between the first and second chambers, a measurement device adapted to measure the volume of at least one of the first and second chambers, a hydraulic inlet control valve and a hydraulic outlet control valve coupled to the first chamber, a mud suction valve and a mud discharge valve coupled to the second chamber. The first chamber is hydraulically coupled to receive and discharge a hydraulic fluid, and the second chamber is hydraulically coupled to receive and discharge a drilling fluid. The separating member is adapted to move within its the pressure vessel in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers. The pump system also includes a hydraulic control unit adapted to control the plurality of pump units.

Abstract: A sub-sea mud pump system includes a plurality of pump units, and each pumping unit includes a plurality of pumping elements. Each pumping element includes a pressure vessel with a first and a second chamber, a separating member between the first and second chambers, a measurement device adapted to measure the volume of at least one of the first and second chambers, a hydraulic inlet control valve and a hydraulic outlet control valve coupled to the first chamber, a mud suction valve and a mud discharge valve coupled to the second chamber. The first chamber is hydraulically coupled to receive and discharge a hydraulic fluid, and the second chamber is hydraulically coupled to receive and discharge a drilling fluid. The separating member is adapted to move within its the pressure vessel in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers. The pump system also includes a hydraulic control unit adapted to control the plurality of pump units.

Abstract: The invention is a subsea pump that includes pumping elements, each pumping element including a pressure vessel with a first and a second chamber therein and a separating member disposed between the first and second chambers. The first and second chambers are hydraulically connected to receive and discharge a hydraulic fluid and a drilling fluid, respectively. The separating member moves within the pressure vessel in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers. A hydraulic power supply is arranged to pump the hydraulic fluid to the first chamber of each of the pumping elements. A valve assembly is hydraulically coupled to the first chambers of the plurality of pumping elements and to the hydraulic power supply. Volume measurement devices are arranged to measure volumes of each of the first chambers and the second chambers.

Abstract: A portable safe construction (10) adapted to be attached to a stationary fixed object (60)(70) and including an enclosure member (20) fabricated from ballistic cloth (21) and having a lid element (22) and a receptacle element (24) hingedly connected together and further provided with a zipper element (25) for releasably joining the lid element (22) to the receptacle element (24) which are both provided with lopped panel elements (26)(26′) adapted to be threadedly engaged by an elongated cable member (40) which will entirely overlie the zipper element (25) and is further provided with cable outlets (41)(42) that can be joined together by a conventional lock (50).

Abstract: A portable safe construction (10) adapted to be attached to a stationary fixed object (60)(70) and including an enclosure member (20) fabricated from ballistic cloth (21) and having a lid element (22) and a receptacle element (24) hingedly connected together and further provided with a zipper element (25) for releasably joining the lid element (22) to the receptacle element (24) which are both provided with lopped panel elements (26)(26′) adapted to be threadedly engaged by an elongated cable member (40) which will entirely overlie the zipper element (25) and is further provided with cable outlets (41)(42) that can be joined together by a conventional lock (50).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a pharmaceutical prescription copay counselor to users. Specifically, the present invention describes the creation and delivery of a payment and copayment tool for physicians and consumers using computer assisted interactive resources over an Internet protocol network. The creation and delivery of this capability enables consumers and physicians, and others involved with prescription drug benefits, to identify lower cost and copay alternatives that are available within a third-party paid benefit or via cash payment using usual and customary pricing.

Abstract: The invention is a subsea pump that includes pumping elements, each pumping element including a pressure vessel with a first and a second chamber therein and a separating member disposed between the first and second chambers. The first and second chambers are hydraulically connected to receive and discharge a hydraulic fluid and a drilling fluid, respectively. The separating member moves within the pressure vessel in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers. A hydraulic power supply is arranged to pump the hydraulic fluid to the first chamber of each of the pumping elements. A valve assembly is hydraulically coupled to the first chambers of the plurality of pumping elements and to the hydraulic power supply. Volume measurement devices are arranged to measure volumes of each of the first chambers and the second chambers.