Abstract: System, method, and apparatus for classifying fracture quantity and quality of fracturing operation activities during hydraulic fracturing operations, the system comprising: a sensor coupled to a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well and configured to convert acoustic vibrations in fracking fluid in the fracking wellhead into an electrical signal; a memory configured to store the electrical signal; a converter configured to access the electrical signal from the memory and convert the electrical signal in a window of time into a current frequency domain spectrum; a machine-learning system configured to classify the current frequency domain spectrum, the machine-learning system having been trained on previous frequency domain spectra measured during previous hydraulic fracturing operations and previously classified by the machine-learning system; and a user interface configured to return a classification of the current frequency domain spectrum to an operator of the fracking wellhead

Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine law enforcement stops by making it safer for police officers and pedestrians. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and pedestrians, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (API's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for generating steam and combustion gases for. The tool is configured to enhance the longevity of its ignitor. The tool may have the ignitor recessed in but open to a wall of the tool's combustion chamber, to thereby protect the ignitor from flame impingement during use. The tool may alternately or in addition have passageways for inputs of air, fuel and/or water extending alongside and annularly around the ignitor, to thereby act to cool the ignitor during use.

Abstract: This disclosure presents systems, methods, and apparatus for determining cluster efficiency during hydraulic fracturing, the method comprising: measuring acoustic vibrations in fracking fluid in a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well; converting the acoustic vibrations into an electrical signal in a time domain; recording the electrical signal to memory; analyzing the electrical signal in the time domain for a window of time and identifying two amplitude peaks corresponding to a fracture initiation; measuring a time between the two amplitude peaks; dividing the time by two to give a result; multiplying the result by a speed of sound in the fracking fluid to give a distance between the fracture initiation and a plug at an end of a current fracking stage of the well; and returning a location of the fracture initiation to an operator based on the distance between the fracture initiation and the plug.

Abstract: A custom cryptographic token and smart contract that is configured to exist in one of two groups and is issued by the same bank or depository institution that also collects corresponding fiat currency deposits. The two groups are a circulation group and a non-circulation group. The non-circulation group is not associated with any given user, but rather an issuing entity. Custom cryptographic tokens residing in the circulation group are associated with a user and are traded according to smart contract protocol.

Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine law enforcement stops by making it safer for police officers and pedestrians. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and pedestrians, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.

Abstract: System, method, and apparatus for classifying fracture quantity and quality of fracturing operation activities during hydraulic fracturing operations, the system comprising: a sensor coupled to a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well and configured to convert acoustic vibrations in fracking fluid in the fracking wellhead into an electrical signal; a memory configured to store the electrical signal; a converter configured to access the electrical signal from the memory and convert the electrical signal in a window of time into a current frequency domain spectrum; a machine-learning system configured to classify the current frequency domain spectrum, the machine-learning system having been trained on previous frequency domain spectra measured during previous hydraulic fracturing operations and previously classified by the machine-learning system; and a user interface configured to return a classification of the current frequency domain spectrum to an operator of the fracking wellhead

Abstract: This disclosure presents systems, methods, and apparatus for determining cluster efficiency during hydraulic fracturing, the method comprising: measuring acoustic vibrations in fracking fluid in a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well; converting the acoustic vibrations into an electrical signal in a time domain; recording the electrical signal to memory; analyzing the electrical signal in the time domain for a window of time and identifying two amplitude peaks corresponding to a fracture initiation; measuring a time between the two amplitude peaks; dividing the time by two to give a result; multiplying the result by a speed of sound in the fracking fluid to give a distance between the fracture initiation and a plug at an end of a current fracking stage of the well; and returning a location of the fracture initiation to an operator based on the distance between the fracture initiation and the plug.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatuses for preventing wireline sticking during hydraulic fracturing operations, the system comprising: a sensor coupled to a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well and configured to convert acoustic vibrations measured in fracking fluid in the wellhead, fluid line, or standpipe into an electrical signal in a time domain; a memory configured to store the electrical signal; a converter configured to access the electrical signal from the memory and convert the time domain electrical signal into a frequency domain spectrum; a machine-learning system configured to classify the current frequency domain spectrum as associated with increasing wireline friction, the machine-learning system trained on previous frequency domain spectra measured during previous wireline operations and previously classified by the machine-learning system; and a user interface configured to return an indication of the increasing wireline friction to an operator

Abstract: A method for operating an adaptive gateline may include detecting a patron approaching a gateline. The method may include determining whether the gateline should be operated in a standard mode or in a modified mode based at least in part on data from one or more sensors. The method may include operating the gateline in the standard mode or in the modified mode based on the determination. In the modified mode a barrier of the gateline operates to provide one or both of extra time or additional space for the patron to pass through the gateline relative to the standard mode.

Abstract: This disclosure presents systems, methods, and apparatus for determining cluster efficiency during hydraulic fracturing, the method comprising: measuring acoustic vibrations in fracking fluid in a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well; converting the acoustic vibrations into an electrical signal in a time domain; recording the electrical signal to memory; analyzing the electrical signal in the time domain for a window of time and identifying two amplitude peaks corresponding to a fracture initiation; measuring a time between the two amplitude peaks; dividing the time by two to give a result; multiplying the result by a speed of sound in the fracking fluid to give a distance between the fracture initiation and a plug at an end of a current fracking stage of the well; and returning a location of the fracture initiation to an operator based on the distance between the fracture initiation and the plug.

Abstract: This disclosure presents a system, method, and apparatus for classifying fracture quantity and quality of fracturing operation activities during hydraulic fracturing operations, the system comprising: a sensor coupled to a fracking wellhead, circulating fluid line, or standpipe of a well and configured to convert acoustic vibrations infracking fluid in the fracking wellhead into an electrical signal; a memory configured to store the electrical signal; a converter configured to access the electrical signal from the memory and convert the electrical signal in a window of time into a current frequency domain spectrum; a machine-learning system configured to classify the current frequency domain spectrum, the machine-learning system having been trained on previous frequency domain spectra measured during previous hydraulic fracturing operations and previously classified by the machine-learning system; and a user interface configured to return a classification of the current frequency domain spectrum to an operato

Abstract: The invention relates to a steam generator tool configured to receive a supply of fuel, oxidant, water and power/control, and therefrom, to combust the fuel and generate steam from the water. The tool can be used downhole or on surface. The tool includes a tool coupling component configured to receive inputs of water, fuel, oxidant and power/control; a flow diversion component coupled to the coupling component and which directs the inputs into the tool; and an ignition component configured to ignite the fuel to produce a flame. Tool further includes a combustion chamber configured to accommodate the flame; and a plurality of water nozzle on the external surface of the tool configured to eject water onto the outer surface of the combustion chamber, the water being converted to steam during operation of the tool. The tool coupling component forms a first, which may be considered the upper end of the steam generator tool and the combustion chamber is at the second, opposite end of the tool.

Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine law enforcement stops by making it safer for police officers and pedestrians. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and pedestrians, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.

Abstract: A custom cryptographic token and smart contract that is configured to exist in one of two groups and is issued by the same bank or depository institution that also collects corresponding fiat currency deposits. The two groups are a circulation group and a non-circulation group. The non-circulation group is not associated with any given user, but rather an issuing entity. Custom cryptographic tokens residing in the circulation group are associated with a user and are traded according to smart contract protocol.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and wellbore installation to mitigate heat damage to well components during high temperature fluid injection operations such as steam injection from surface through a wellbore. The apparatus includes an injection tubing that conveys the high temperature fluid to an injection zone and an isolation packer through which a lower end of the injection tubing passes. A pipe extends alongside the injection tubing with an outlet end close above the packer. When the apparatus is installed in a wellbore, the pipe creates a cooling fluid circuit that flows from just above the packer up in the wellbore alongside the outer surface of the injection tubing to surface and then back into the pipe.

Abstract: The light from an optical metrology device is focused into a measurement spot on a sample using a focusing system. The focusing system uses an image of the light reflected from the measurement spot to determine a best focal position at a desired position of the sample. The focusing system selects a characteristic of reflected light, such as polarization state or wavelengths, to use for focusing. The characteristic of the reflected light that is selected for use in determining focal position is affected different by different portions of the sample. For example, light reflected from a top surface of a sample may have a different characteristic than light reflected by an underlying layer. The selected characteristic of the reflected light is used by the focusing system to focus the measurement spot at the top surface or an underlying layer of the sample.

Abstract: The light from an optical metrology device is focused into a measurement spot on a sample using a focusing system. The focusing system uses an image of the light reflected from the measurement spot to determine a best focal position at a desired position of the sample. The focusing system selects a characteristic of reflected light, such as polarization state or wavelengths, to use for focusing. The characteristic of the reflected light that is selected for use in determining focal position is affected different by different portions of the sample. For example, light reflected from a top surface of a sample may have a different characteristic than light reflected by an underlying layer. The selected characteristic of the reflected light is used by the focusing system to focus the measurement spot at the top surface or an underlying layer of the sample.

Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine traffic stops by making it safer for police officers and drivers. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and drivers, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.

Abstract: A custom cryptographic token and smart contract that is configured to exist in one of two groups and is issued by the same bank or depository institution that also collects corresponding fiat currency deposits. The two groups are a circulation group and a non-circulation group. The non-circulation group is not associated with any given user, but rather an issuing entity. Custom cryptographic tokens residing in the circulation group are associated with a user and are traded according to smart contract protocol.