Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and at least one cable connector. The bracket defines at least one receiving groove. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against the conductive elements of a circuit board. A method of assembling the connector module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A threaded connection is provided. The threaded connection comprises: first and second tubular components. The first tubular component comprises: at a first end region a pin with an outer surface on which is formed a male thread; and an opposite second end region. The second tubular component comprises: at a first end region a box with an inner surface on which is formed a female thread; and an opposite second end region. The male thread is arranged to engage the female thread in a made-up configuration. A male electrical contact is provided on the outer surface of the first end region of the first tubular component and insulated from the first tubular component. A female electrical contact is provided on the inner surface of the first end region of the second tubular component and insulated from the second tubular component.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket, at least one cable connector and at least one pressing block. The bracket includes at least one receiving groove and a protrusion protruding into the receiving groove. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a number of cables. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against a number of conductive elements of a circuit board. The pressing block defines at least one notch on one side thereof. The pressing block is assembled and fixed to the bracket. The pressing block is pressed against the body so as to maintain the body in the receiving groove. The protrusion is at least partially accommodated in the notch so as to position the pressing block after being assembled. A method of assembling the connector module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and at least one cable connector. The bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket defines at least one receiving groove. The first bracket includes an opening surrounded by a number of side walls. The second bracket is of a frame-shaped configuration, and includes a central opening extending therethrough along a vertical direction. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to engage with the conductive elements of a circuit board. The circuit board is at least partially clamped between the first bracket and the second bracket. The circuit board is configured to mount a chip which is exposed in the opening.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals, a cable, a first shielding sheet and a second shielding sheet. The conductive terminals include a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal, a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The first shielding sheet includes a first contact portion, a second contact portion and a first protrusion. The second shielding sheet includes a third contact portion, a fourth contact portion and a second protrusion. The first contact portion, the first ground terminal, the third contact portion, the first protrusion, the second protrusion, the second contact portion, the second ground terminal and the fourth contact portion are jointly enclosed to form a shielding cavity. The first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are located in the shielding cavity.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and a number of cable connectors. The bracket includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall. Each of the first side wall, the second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall defines a number of receiving grooves. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against the conductive elements of a circuit board.

Abstract: A method for locating and retrieving a line, tube or conduit (“line”) disposed in a well includes moving an intervention tool into a part of the well wherein the line is accessible to the tool when the tool is conveyed into the well from within a first tubular string. A first gripper arm is rotated in a first direction around an inner circumference of the first tubular string by operating a first motor in the tool until the first gripper arm contacts the line. A second gripper arm is rotated in a second direction opposed to the first direction around the inner circumference until the second gripper arm contacts the line by operating the first motor in a same direction as for rotating the first gripper arm. The first gripper arm and the second gripped arm are retracted to move the line toward the intervention tool.

Abstract: A cable includes a first core, a second core, a first insulation layer, a second insulation layer, a shielding layer, and a first grounding layer. The first insulation layer is at least partially wrapped around the first core in a circumferential direction. The second insulation layer is at least partially wrapped around the second core in the circumferential direction. The shielding layer is located outside the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. The first grounding layer is flat, and the first grounding layer is located outside the shielding layer. The first grounding layer and the shielding layer are separated parts, and come into contact with each other. A method of manufacturing the cable is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals, a cable, a first shielding sheet and a second shielding sheet. The conductive terminals include a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal, a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The first shielding sheet includes a first contact portion, a second contact portion and a first protrusion. The second shielding sheet includes a third contact portion, a fourth contact portion and a second protrusion. The first contact portion, the first ground terminal, the third contact portion, the first protrusion, the second protrusion, the second contact portion, the second ground terminal and the fourth contact portion are jointly enclosed to form a shielding cavity. The first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are located in the shielding cavity.

Abstract: A method for locating and retrieving a line, tube or conduit (“line”) disposed in a well includes moving an intervention tool into a part of the well wherein the line is accessible to the tool when the tool is conveyed into the well from within a first tubular string. A first gripper arm is rotated in a first direction around an inner circumference of the first tubular string by operating a first motor in the tool until the first gripper arm contacts the line. A second gripper arm is rotated in a second direction opposed to the first direction around the inner circumference until the second gripper arm contacts the line by operating the first motor in a same direction as for rotating the first gripper arm. The first gripper arm and the second gripped arm are retracted to move the line toward the intervention tool.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and at least one cable connector. The bracket includes at least one receiving groove and a supporting block extending into the receiving groove. The cable connector including a body, a number of conductive terminals and a number of cables. The body includes an abutting surface. The body is at least partially accommodated in the receiving groove. The abutting surface is supported on the supporting block so as to limit an installation height of the cable connector. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against a number of conductive elements of a circuit board.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals, a cable, a first shielding sheet and a second shielding sheet. The conductive terminals include a first signal terminal, a second signal terminal, a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The first shielding sheet includes a first contact portion, a second contact portion and a first protrusion. The second shielding sheet includes a third contact portion, a fourth contact portion and a second protrusion. The first contact portion, the first ground terminal, the third contact portion, the first protrusion, the second protrusion, the second contact portion, the second ground terminal and the fourth contact portion are jointly enclosed to form a shielding cavity. The first signal terminal and the second signal terminal are located in the shielding cavity.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and at least one cable connector. The bracket defines at least one receiving groove. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against the conductive elements of a circuit board. A method of assembling the connector module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and a number of cable connectors. The bracket includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall. Each of the first side wall, the second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall defines a number of receiving grooves. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against the conductive elements of a circuit board.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket and at least one cable connector. The bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket defines at least one receiving groove. The first bracket includes an opening surrounded by a number of side walls. The second bracket is of a frame-shaped configuration, and includes a central opening extending therethrough along a vertical direction. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a cable. The body is at least partially received in the receiving groove. The conductive terminals are configured to engage with the conductive elements of a circuit board. The circuit board is at least partially clamped between the first bracket and the second bracket. The circuit board is configured to mount a chip which is exposed in the opening.

Abstract: A connector module includes a bracket, at least one cable connector and at least one pressing block. The bracket includes at least one receiving groove and a protrusion protruding into the receiving groove. The cable connector includes a body, a number of conductive terminals and a number of cables. The conductive terminals are configured to be pressed against a number of conductive elements of a circuit board. The pressing block defines at least one notch on one side thereof. The pressing block is assembled and fixed to the bracket. The pressing block is pressed against the body so as to maintain the body in the receiving groove. The protrusion is at least partially accommodated in the notch so as to position the pressing block after being assembled. A method of assembling the connector module is also disclosed.

Abstract: An energy conversion and storage system, comprises a piston defining an enclosed volume. The piston has an inlet valve proximate a bottom of the piston and an outlet valve proximate a top of the piston. A guide having a vertical displacement is arranged so that the piston travels along the guide. The guide has a compressed gas outlet proximate a bottom of the guide and is arranged to move gas into the piston when the piston contacts the compressed gas outlet. The guide has a release valve operator disposed proximate a top of the guide and is arranged to open the outlet valve when the piston contacts the release valve operator. A source of compressed gas in communication with the compressed gas outlet. The system has means for converting motion of the piston along the guide into either (i) motion of another object or (ii) electric power.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting sections of a wellbore tubular includes a housing shaped to enable movement along an interior of the tubular. The housing has an upper end arranged to connect to a conveyance and a lower end comprising a guide. Cutting materials are disposed in the housing and arranged to cut the wellbore tubular in two, longitudinally spaced apart circumferential cuts and at least one longitudinal cut extending between the circumferential cuts. The cutting materials are arranged to create the circumferential cuts simultaneously or with a time delay chosen to optimize energy created when cutting. A method for cutting wellbore tubulars includes positioning the apparatus at a selected position in the wellbore and actuating the cutting materials.

Abstract: A method for lifting a tubular string from a wellbore includes cutting the tubular string at a selected depth in the wellbore. A check valve is disposed in the tubular string above the selected depth. An interior of the tubular string is pressurized with gas to displace liquid in the tubing through the check valve. The tubular string is lifted, and a portion of the tubular string extending out of the wellbore is cut.

Abstract: A method for sealing a side pocket mandrel and hydraulic tube includes moving a sealant dispenser into a pocket of the side pocket mandrel from within a well tubing. The sealant dispenser has an upper seal and a lower seal spaced apart therefrom; the seals are sealingly engaged with the pocket. A space between the upper seal and the lower seal is in fluid communication with at least one port in the pocket. A curable sealant is moved from the sealant dispenser into the pocket and into the tube. Either the sealant is allowed to cure or the sealant dispenser is unlatched from a running tool used to move the sealant dispenser into the pocket.