Abstract: Methods of combining mineral composition and laboratory test results for reservoir rock samples to predict future responses to secondary and tertiary oil recovery treatments are disclosed. Particular, SEM and EDS will be combined to produce a mineral map, including mineral distribution around the rock's pore space, for comparison with laboratory data to predict and/or interpret how certain mineral distributions will respond to various fluid-rock interactions.

Abstract: An anatomic structure extractor allows a medical practitioner to retract, aspirate, ligate and amputate an anatomic structure within a patient through a minimally invasive incision. An anatomic structure extractor may include a transparent tubular member with a cap coupled to one end. The cap may have at least one view port with a magnifying lens. The cap may also have a needle port through which a needle is inserted to puncture the anatomic structure. A trap may be in fluid communication with the transparent tubular member. A suction post is in communication with the trap to pull the contents of an aspirated cyst into the trap. A light post containing a light source may be connected to the transparent tubular member to illuminate the interior of the extractor. A ligature deployer and a cutting wire may also be coupled to the tubular member.

Abstract: Methods of combining mineral composition and laboratory test results for reservoir rock samples to predict future responses to secondary and tertiary oil recovery treatments are disclosed. Particular, SEM and EDS will be combined to produce a mineral map, including mineral distribution around the rock's pore space, for comparison with laboratory data to predict and/or interpret how certain mineral distributions will respond to various fluid-rock interactions.

Abstract: A cyst extractor allows a medical practitioner to retract, aspirate, ligate and amputate a cyst or cystic mass within a patient under regional anaesthesia and minimally invasive incision. A cyst extractor may include a transparent tubular member with a cap coupled to one end. The cap may have at least one view port that has a magnifying lens. The cap may also have a needle port through which a needle is inserted to puncture the cyst. A trap may be in fluid communication with the transparent tubular member. A suction post is in communication with the trap in order to pull the contents of an aspirated cyst into the trap. A light post containing a light source may be connected to the transparent tubular member in order to illuminate the interior of the extractor. A ligature deployer and a cutting wire may also be coupled to the tubular member.

Abstract: An anatomic structure extractor allows a medical practitioner to retract, aspirate, ligate and amputate an anatomic structure within a patient through a minimally invasive incision. An anatomic structure extractor may include a transparent tubular member with a cap coupled to one end. The cap may have at least one view port with a magnifying lens. The cap may also have a needle port through which a needle is inserted to puncture the anatomic structure. A trap may be in fluid communication with the transparent tubular member. A suction post is in communication with the trap to pull the contents of an aspirated cyst into the trap. A light post containing a light source may be connected to the transparent tubular member to illuminate the interior of the extractor. A ligature deployer and a cutting wire may also be coupled to the tubular member.

Abstract: A cyst extractor allows a medical practitioner to retract, aspirate, ligate and amputate a cyst or cystic mass within a patient under regional anaesthesia and minimally invasive incision. A cyst extractor may include a transparent tubular member with a cap coupled to one end. The cap may have at least one view port that has a magnifying lens. The cap may also have a needle port through which a needle is inserted to puncture the cyst. A trap may be in fluid communication with the transparent tubular member. A suction post is in communication with the trap in order to pull the contents of an aspirated cyst into the trap. A light post containing a light source may be connected to the transparent tubular member in order to illuminate the interior of the extractor. A ligature deployer and a cutting wire may also be coupled to the tubular member.