Abstract: Disclosed is a compressor system suitable for carrying out artificial gas lift operations at an oil or gas well. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the compressor system. The methods disclosed provide the well operator with the ability to identify and maintain gas injection rates which result in the minimum production pressure. The minimum production pressure will be determined either by a bottom hole sensor or a casing pressure sensor located at the surface or any convenient location capable of monitoring pressure at the wellhead.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compressor system suitable for carrying out artificial gas lift operations at an oil or gas well. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the compressor system. The methods disclosed provide the well operator with the ability to identify and maintain gas injection rates which result in the minimum production pressure. The minimum production pressure will be determined either by a bottom hole sensor or a casing pressure sensor located at the surface or any convenient location capable of monitoring pressure at the wellhead.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a novel technology and method for data owners to expose data and users to gain access to data within their enterprise while maintaining data governance policies required by the data owner. An example of the technology and methods are described herein which provides a technology agnostic framework that enables sharing and management of data across repositories, data formats, applications, and systems in the enterprise.

Abstract: A vibrating tourniquet is disclosed in which one or more vibrating devices are coupled within a pliable strap portion and are activated to interrupt nerve transmissions, and supply an alternative stimulus, that decreases the sensation of pain as the needle or IV are introduced through the skin and into a vein. The vibration devices are electrically coupled to a controller mechanism and the controller mechanism may be turned on or off after the tourniquet is applied to the arm. In alternative versions, the frequency and amplitude of the vibration may be selectively increased or decreased cooperatively or separately by adjusting the controller mechanism as needed.

Abstract: A method for provisioning at least one subscriber characteristic in a billing system includes the steps of creating at least one subscriber characteristic record. The method continues by creating a one subscriber record with entries for subscriber identification and inserting in a subscriber characteristic record, a first key for associating with the subscriber record. A characteristic record is created with entries for subscriber characteristics. A second key is inserted in the subscriber characteristic record. The second key is associated with the characteristic record so that the characteristic record is associated via the second key to the subscriber characteristic record that has been associated via the first key. A characteristic group to characteristic record is created for holding characteristics for a group of subscribers. A third primary key is inserted in the characteristic group.

Abstract: A bottle handling apparatus for placing a bottle of water, or the like into a water cooler or water dispensing stand. The bottle is lifted from floor level then rotated in order that the neck of the bottle may engage the water inlet of the cooler.