Abstract: A vessel with a movable deck. The vessel will contain in one embodiment a catamaran hull having a first pontoon and a second pontoon. The catamaran hull has a platform attached thereto. The vessel also includes a first leg, second leg, and third leg extending vertically from the top side of the platform. The movable deck will contain a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening which has the first, second, and third leg respectively disposed therethrough. The vessel further contains a jacking mechanism that raises and lowers the movable deck relative to the platform. The vessel may further comprise a first thruster nozzle attached to the first pontoon, the first thruster nozzle being movable in a 360 degree phase and a second thruster nozzle attached to the second pontoon, with the second thruster nozzle being movable in a 360 degree phase.

Abstract: A device for molding a container is disclosed. The device will include a first member including an opening defined therein. A manifold member, operatively attached to the first member for channeling a plastic fluid to an insert device, is included. The insert devices are positioned within the opening located within the first member, with the insert containing a first slide and a second slide. The first slide and second slide will have an extended position and a contracted position, and wherein the contracted position defines a cavity profile. The second member will have a first end that contains a plurality of core pins. A piston is adapted to the second end of the second member for reciprocating the second member into engagement with the insert so that the first slide and second slide are moved to the contracted position. During the reciprocating motion, the plurality of core pins are received in the cavity profile.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting the advancement of a work string. In the preferred embodiment, the work string is concentrically disposed within a highly deviated tubular member. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical member having a first half clamp and a second half clamp having an arcuate inner portion, with the first half clamp and second half clamp being connected with a hinge. The apparatus further includes a first housing attached to the first half clamp and a second housing attached to the second half clamp. The apparatus further comprises a first roller inserted into the first housing and a second roller inserted into the second housing. In the preferred embodiment, the first and second rollers are spherical. The apparatus may further comprise a first deflector plate operatively associated with a first side of the first housing and the second housing. The first deflector plate has a first end adjacent the cap member and a second end adjacent the first half body so that an angled end is formed.

Abstract: A device for signalling a predetermined height of fluid within a switching device is disclosed. The device includes a container having a first section, a second section, and a novel sealing assembly (operatively associated with the first and the second section) for sealing the fluid within the container. The device further includes a sphere, shaft and torque tube assembly (operatively associated with the first section) for measuring the fluid within the container, as well as valve member (operatively associated with the fluid level means) adapted for controlling a supply source. The device may be used as a high level switch or a low level switch, and is adaptable for pneumatic or electrical systems.

Abstract: A filter or catalyst apparatus in which a fluid medium is brought in a housing as completely as possible into contact with the surface of an arrangement disposed in the housing, the arrangement having openings in the direction of flow of the medium, wherein the arrangement comprises stationary parts (24; 124; 224) and movable parts (22; 122; 322) and the fluid medium is so guided that it flows alternately through respective stationary parts (24; 124; 224) and moved parts (22; 122; 322) of the arrangement, and a catalyst apparatus by which a fluid medium, preferably gas, is brought into contact with a catalytic substance, by said medium flowing through a carrier body (409; 425; 439) for the catalytic substance, wherein the carrier body (409; 425; 439) includes grills or apertured plates which carry the catalytic substance and through which the fluid medium flows, and there is provided a drive device (408; 432) which moves the grills or apertured plates perpendicularly to the direction of flow of the fluid medi

Abstract: A non-aqueous system for cleaning a section of a subterranean well bore and installing a water based fluid system into the well bore. The well bore may be an open hole or contain a casing string therein. A series of spacer fluids are introduced into the well bore to displace the drilling fluid in order to clean and water wet the section of well bore. In the preferred embodiment, three spacers are pumped into the well bore including a first spacer containing a solvent, a second spacer containing a solvent and a third spacer containing a surfactant. A water based fluid system may thereafter be introduced into the well bore. The water based fluid system will be a completion fluid in the preferred embodiment.

Abstract: An apparatus for pulling objects from a well is described. The apparatus may comprise an elongated housing having an internal chamber. The housing will be connected to a work string such as wireline or coiled tubing. A skirt is attached to the housing, with the skirt having an inner portion. The skirt will contain a first window and a second window, with the first window having a first load shoulder and the second window having a second load shoulder. The apparatus further contains a mandrel disposed within the inner portion of the skirt, and two dog members disposed about the mandrel. The dog member have a first surface that cooperates with the first load shoulder and a second surface that cooperates with the second load shoulder. The dog members distributes a pull force which is exerted on the apparatus to the first and second load shoulder so that the effective tensional strength of the skirt is enhanced. The mandrel will have a second end containing an angled shoulder.

Abstract: An integrated poultry and meat cooking apparatus is provided having a collecting pan and a vertical steaming tube permanently fixed thereto upon which the poultry or meat is supported in an upright position during cooking. The steaming tube has a well which contains liquid seasonings, such as water, beer or wine. During cooking, the fatty juices in the poultry or meat are secreted out of and away from the poultry or meat because of its upright position and are collected in the collecting pan. The liquid seasonings in the steaming tube are vaporized and enter the poultry or meat to replace the loss of the fatty juices and thereby maintain the moistness of the poultry or meat while adding flavor.

Abstract: A head restraint for seats with a seat back with an upper support body (1) which is provided in the extension of the seat back (3) above the upper edge (2) of the seat back (3) at head height, and with the longitudinal axis (6) aligned horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis (7) of the seat back (3), whereby the underside of the upper support body (1) is in contact with, or spaced apart from, the upper edge (2) of the seat back (3). At least two horizontally spaced apart structures (5) for lateral support of the head are provided at the front (9) of the upper support body (1) and/or integrated into it.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the position of a boat motor. The apparatus contains a first transom member extending perpendicular from the transom, with the first member having a first longitudinal slot therein; and a second transom member extending perpendicular from the transom, with the second member having a second longitudinal slot therein. The apparatus further includes an upper plate position between the first and second transom member, with the first plate being attached to the first transom member and the second transom member. Also included is a first motor bracket member slidably connected to the first transom bracket and a second motor bracket member slidably connected to the second transom bracket. The apparatus further includes a lower plate position between the first motor bracket member and the second motor bracket member, with the lower plate being attached to the first motor bracket member and the second motor bracket member.

Abstract: A flexible bulk shipping container having supporting side beams positioned vertically about the side wall panel of the container. The side beams are made of a rigid material and act to distribute lateral bulge forces evenly throughout the container to prevent bulging.

Abstract: A flexible bulk shipping container having supporting side beams positioned vertically about the side wall panel of the container. The side beams are made of a rigid material and act to distribute lateral bulge forces evenly throughout the container to prevent bulging.

Abstract: A device for molding a container having a first member including an opening defined therein. A manifold member, operatively attached to the first member for channeling a plastic fluid to an insert device is included. The insert devices are positioned within the opening located within the first member, with the insert containing a first slide and a second slide. The first slide and second slide will have an extended position and a contracted position, and wherein the contracted position defines a cavity profile. The second member will have a first end that contains a plurality of core pins. A piston is adapted to the second end of the second member for reciprocating the second member into engagement with the insert so that the first slide and second slide are moved to the contracted position. During the reciprocating motion, the plurality of core pins are received in the cavity profile. The apparatus will further comprise heater means for suppling a heat to the fluidized plastic.

Abstract: An apparatus for handing a waste material is disclosed. Generally, the apparatus comprises a pump mounted within a container. The container has disposed thereon a rail member. The apparatus also contains a trolley mounted on the rail. The trolley has operatively associated therewith a handling system that has attached thereto the pump. The pump has an impeller assembly that pumps the waste material from the container. The impeller assembly contains a first and second rotor blade. A process device may be included that is attached to the handling system. A process for handling a discharged waste slurry is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating contaminants from a fluid stream is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a vessel containing a gas blanket. The apparatus will have contained therein a water skimmer member adapted for allowing for retention of the fluid stream. The apparatus further includes a first gas flotation cell contained within the vessel and arranged in series with the water skimmer so as to receive the fluid stream. Also included is an oil bucket positioned within the vessel and adapted to receive a portion of the fluid stream from the water skimmer and the first gas flotation cell. In one embodiment, the first gas flotation cell comprises a first screen member having a porous structure, a plate baffle having a first passage therein, and an eductor device adapted for introducing a gas stream into the fluid stream.

Abstract: A square or rectangular bulk shipping container made of rigid packaging material having supporting side beams positioned vertically about the side wall panels of the container. The side beams are made of a rigid material and act to distribute lateral bulge forces evenly throughout the container to prevent bulging.

Abstract: A novel piling comprises a tubular member containing a plurality of passages therein. The piling includes a first rod longitudinally placed within the inner diameter of the tubular member, with the first rod having a first plurality of blades attached thereon. The first plurality of blades will be aligned with the plurality of passages. The piling also includes a gripping member adapted for rotating the blades from the inner diameter of the tubular member to an extended position protruding through the passages. The gripping member consist of a first gripping surface formed on the first end of the first rod and a rod holder, operatively attached to the second end of the tubular member. The rod holder will contain the second end of the rod so that the first rod may be rotated by a turning of the first gripping surface. The novel piling may also include a second plurality of passages therein, along with a second rod longitudinally placed within the inner diameter of the tubular member and adjacent the first rod.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting is provided having a housing part (5) and an exit part (6) containing the exit channel (7), wherein in the housing part (5) a mixer tap (11) for mixing cold and warm fluid and for controlling the flow rate is positioned and is actuatable between a closed final position and an opened final position by a control rod (10) connected to an actuating lever (8), wherein an electrically controllable valve (14) is fitted downstream of the mixer tap (11) by the means of which a fluid emanating from the mixer tap (11) before entering into the exit channel is guided, wherein the electrically control valve (14) by the means of a control electronic circuit (39) is connected to a proximity sensor (37) and, wherein the electrically controllable valve (14) additionally can be controlled mechanically by means of the actuating lever (8) via the control rod (10), wherein a lever arrangement (12) is provided between the control rod (10) and the electrically controllable valve (14) which mechanically is adjustin

Abstract: Viscoelastic surfactant fluids for fracturing subterranean formations penetrated by a wellbore. The surfactant fluids are comprised of an aqueous medium; an effective amount of an inorganic water soluble salt; and an effective amount of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: i) anionic surfactants; ii) nonionic surfactants; and iii) hydrotropic surfactants. The surfactant compositions can be further stabilized and the viscosity increased by the addition of one or more hydrophobic organic alcohols. This invention also relates to a method for fracturing subterranean formations using said viscoelastic surfactant fluids.