Abstract: The removable access panel for HVAC closet is configured for use with an HVAC system. The removable access panel for HVAC closet forms an access panel that provides access to the interior of the enclosure that contains the HVAC system. The removable access panel for HVAC closet removably attaches to the enclosure that contains the HVAC system. The removable access panel for HVAC closet is a foraminous structure that allows air to flow into and out of the enclosure that contains the HVAC system. The removable access panel for HVAC closet removably comprises a frame structure and a door structure. The door structure controls access into the enclosure that contains the HVAC system. The frame structure removably attaches the door to the enclosure that contains the HVAC system.

Abstract: An access mat system and method of assembly is provided. An access mat system having a plurality of wooden layers arranged in a stacked orientation. A plurality of paired angled through holes are bored in each plank of the plurality of wooden layers except for a topmost layer of the plurality of wooden layers. A plurality of paired angled blind holes are bored in each plank of the topmost layer. The plurality of paired angled blind holes are positioned to correspond to the plurality of paired angled through holes. A plurality of biodegradable fasteners are inserted into the plurality of paired angled blind holes and the pair angled through holes, wherein the paired angled blind holes are bored in opposing orientations and do not touch within the plank and wherein the paired angled through holes are bored in opposing orientations and do not touch within the plank.

Abstract: An access mat system and method of assembly is provided. An access mat system, comprising a plurality of wooden layers, the layers arranged in a stacked orientation. A plurality of blind holes bored in the plurality of wooden layers, the plurality of blind holes in one or more of the plurality of wooden layers positioned to correspond to the plurality of blind holes in one or more of the plurality of wooden layers and a plurality of biodegradable fasteners for insertion into the plurality of blind holes.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.

Abstract: An access mat system and method of assembly is provided. An access mat system, comprising a plurality of wooden layers, the layers arranged in a stacked orientation. A plurality of blind holes bored in the plurality of wooden layers, the plurality of blind holes in one or more of the plurality of wooden layers positioned to correspond to the plurality of blind holes in one or more of the plurality of wooden layers and a plurality of biodegradable fasteners for insertion into the plurality of blind holes.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.

Abstract: Pivotably adjustable binding mounts including a base plate that mounts upon a substrate. A pivoting plate is disposed upon the base plate, and accepts a binding. A latching mechanism selectively engages the pivoting plate, wherein the pivoting plate rotates upon the base plate when the latching mechanism is disengaged. Some aspects of the mount include one or more stops that limit the rotation of the pivoting plate. In still other aspects, the latching mechanism is comprised of a spring-actuated lever that can be disengaged by the user, but will lock the pivoting plate in place when rotated to a use position.

Abstract: A spool valve includes a body defining a bore and a positionable spool located within the bore. The spool includes a central body portion having a diameter and a number of sealing lands separated by the central body portion. Each sealing land has a diameter larger than the central body portion diameter. A plurality of flow-shaping rings are located between first and second sealing lands, and each comprise an intermediate diameter larger than the central body portion diameter and smaller than the sealing land diameter.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.

Abstract: Diesel oil-based invert emulsion drilling fluids having fragile gel properties and improved performance. Methods are also disclosed for drilling, running casing, cementing, and/or producing hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation.

Abstract: The invention facilitates the compilation of client-imposed charge or credit limit reports based on declined purchase and/or payment transactions. The invention provides a system and method by which an account manager for a financial institution and/or a client program administrator company may perform analysis of spending patterns for cardmembers in order to determine an optimal client-imposed credit limit in order to reduce the occurrences of declined charge or credit transactions. An account manager for a financial institution and/or a client program administrator may use the limits report to persuade a cardmember to increase the client-imposed credit limit to a recommended level, thereby reducing the cardmember's inconvenience cased by declined purchase transactions while recapturing lost revenues by the card issuer also resulting from declined purchase transactions.

Abstract: The invention facilitates the compilation of client-imposed charge or credit limit reports based on declined purchase and/or payment transactions. The invention provides a system and method by which an account manager for a financial institution and/or a client program administrator company may perform analysis of spending patterns for cardmembers in order to determine an optimal client-imposed credit limit in order to reduce the occurrences of declined charge or credit transactions. An account manager for a financial institution and/or a client program administrator may use the limits report to persuade a cardmember to increase the client-imposed credit limit to a recommended level, thereby reducing the cardmember's inconvenience cased by declined purchase transactions while recapturing lost revenues by the card issuer also resulting from declined purchase transactions.

Abstract: An inhibitive water-based polymer mud system and method for using the system in drilling and in stabilizing wellbores is disclosed for use in water sensitive formations as an alternative to oil-based muds. The system comprises a non-ionic low molecular weight polyacrylamide in combination with a non-ionic high molecular weight polyacrylamide, preferably long chain alcohol and poly anionic cellulose.

Abstract: Fiber spinning of two polymer compositions wherein one of the compositions contains carbon nanotubes produces structures such as fibers, ribbons, yarns and films of carbon nanotubes. The polymers are removed and stabilization of the carbon nanotube material is achieved by post-spinning processes. The advances disclosed herein enable the carbon nanotube composites to be used in actuators, supercapacitors, friction materials and in devices for electrical energy harvesting.

Abstract: A barrier layer which protects the surface of a substrate from exposure to ambient conditions, including humidity, salt, corrosive substances, and the like, comprises a composition of a first layer of a parylene polymer over a surface portion of the substrate, a second transition layer of a mixture of the first parylene polymer and a second parylene polymer on the first layer, and a third layer of only the second parylene polymer. The second layer may be a graded layer, and the first and second parylene polymers may be selected from the group of parylene C, D, and N. An adhesion promoting layer may be between the surface of the substrate and the first layer.