Abstract: Methods for measuring wellbore gauge and dogleg severity are disclosed. The methods include deploying a downhole tool in a subterranean wellbore. The downhole tool includes first and second axially spaced stabilizers deployed on at least one tool body section coupled to a universal joint. The method for measuring wellbore gauge further includes measuring first and second axial directions of the tool body section when the universal joint is tilted in corresponding first and second cross-axial directions and processing the first and second measured axial directions to estimate the wellbore gauge. The method for measuring dogleg severity further includes measuring first and second tilt angles of the universal joint when the universal joint is tilted in corresponding first and second cross-axial directions and then processing the first and second measured tilt angles to estimate the dogleg severity.

Abstract: An inverted drill motor according to one or more embodiments includes an outer housing rotatable about an internal shaft member whereby rotational speed is imparted to the outer housing in response to fluid flow between the outer housing and the internal shaft member, the outer housing to connect to a drill bit and a top drive shaft portion of the internal shaft member having a top end to connect to the drill string whereby the internal shaft member and the drill string rotate at the same speed. The inverted drill motor may be for example an inverted positive displacement motor or inverted turbodrill.

Abstract: Methods for measuring wellbore gauge and dogleg severity are disclosed. The methods include deploying a downhole tool in a subterranean wellbore. The downhole tool includes first and second axially spaced stabilizers deployed on at least one tool body section coupled to a universal joint. The method for measuring wellbore gauge further includes measuring first and second axial directions of the tool body section when the universal joint is tilted in corresponding first and second cross-axial directions and processing the first and second measured axial directions to estimate the wellbore gauge. The method for measuring dogleg severity further includes measuring first and second tilt angles of the universal joint when the universal joint is tilted in corresponding first and second cross-axial directions and then processing the first and second measured tilt angles to estimate the dogleg severity.

Abstract: An inverted drill motor according to one or more embodiments includes an outer housing rotatable about an internal shaft member whereby rotational speed is imparted to the outer housing in response to fluid flow between the outer housing and the internal shaft member, the outer housing to connect to a drill bit and a top drive shaft portion of the internal shaft member having a top end to connect to the drill string whereby the internal shaft member and the drill string rotate at the same speed. The inverted drill motor may be for example an inverted positive displacement motor or inverted turbodrill.

Abstract: A convertible wheelchair having two self-propelling rear wheels and two front casters, electric controls for converting from a chair position to a reclined position by an electric actuator connected between a bottom panel of a frame and under a seat support, a backrest connected pivotally at intermediate points between sides of the frame, and a leg support pivotally connected to front corners of the frame and front ends of the seat support. The wheelchair may be secured adjacent to a bed by a mount disc on a center portion of the rear wheels enabling a user to safely convert the wheelchair to the reclined position by moving a switch of the electric controls. When reclined, the user may move over onto the bed without a caregiver's assistance, unless necessary.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which private content maintained behind a firewall (e.g., in a “mesh”) may be searched, browsed, and accessed via an index that exists outside of the firewall. Searching of the index may include checking permissions of a user against permissions associated with metadata in the index, e.g., per watch folder into which file content is added. When content is selected, e.g., by clicking on a search result, a request is made. An application polls for such requests, and when detected, pushes a copy of the content through the firewall to the requester. The search may be performed over more than one index, with aggregated search results returned.

Abstract: A convertible wheelchair having two self-propelling rear wheels and two front casters, electric controls for converting from a chair position to a reclined position by an electric actuator connected between a bottom panel of a frame and under a seat support, a backrest connected pivotally at intermediate points between sides of the frame, and a leg support pivotally connected to front corners of the frame and front ends of the seat support. The wheelchair may be secured adjacent to a bed by a mount disc on a center portion of the rear wheels enabling a user to safely convert the wheelchair to the reclined position by moving a switch of the electric controls. When reclined, the user may move over onto the bed without a caregiver's assistance, unless necessary.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which private content maintained behind a firewall (e.g., in a “mesh”) may be searched, browsed, and accessed via an index that exists outside of the firewall. Searching of the index may include checking permissions of a user against permissions associated with metadata in the index, e.g., per watch folder into which file content is added. When content is selected, e.g., by clicking on a search result, a request is made. An application polls for such requests, and when detected, pushes a copy of the content through the firewall to the requester. The search may be performed over more than one index, with aggregated search results returned.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for the separation of a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion comprises ?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?2gal)-O-?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3gal)-?-D-galactopyranose (or 6-deoxy-?-L-mannopyranosyl-(1?2)-O-[?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3)]-?-D-galactopyranoside) (‘an rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid’) from a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion is ?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?2glu)-O-?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?4glu)-?-D-glucopyranose (‘a rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid’) in a mixture containing both, the method comprising the steps of: Combining the mixture with a portion of alcoholic solvent; Causing or allowing a substantial portion of the rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid to dissolve, thereby generating an alcoholic solution substantially of the rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid, and a solid substantially comprising the rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid; and Separating the solid substantially com

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) allows a user to directly access items of visual and/or audio media by passing a cursor over points on an electronic map. Indicators in the form of icons representing media items can be displayed and can be accessed through a media viewer. A determination is made whether a position indicator or pointer, such as a cursor, is located proximate to a GUI location that is associated with supplemental content in the form of a media item. If so, an indicator is presented to advise the user that supplemental content is indeed associated with that location on the interface. For example, a media icon representing one or more media items can be displayed on the output device proximate to the location of the input device indicator. This indicator serves as a prompt or cue for the user to select the indicator if the user desires to review the supplemental content. A determination is made whether the media icon has been selected in response to an input signal issued by an input device.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for the separation of a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion comprises &agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2gal)-O-&bgr;-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3gal)-&bgr;-D-galactopyranose (or 6-deoxy-&agr;-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[&bgr;-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-&bgr;-D-galactopyranoside) (‘an rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid’) from a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion is &agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2glu)-O-&agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4glu)-&bgr;-D-glucopyranose (‘a rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid’) in a mixture containing both, the method comprising the steps of: