Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting arrangement for securing vehicle recovery equipment to a vehicle. The mounting arrangement comprises a strap extending between a free end and a securable end and the strap is secured to the anchor system at or proximal to the securable end. The free end extends around at least a part of the vehicle recovery equipment to retain the vehicle recovery equipment. The mounting arrangement also comprises a releasable connector for securing towards or proximal the free end of the strap. Loosening of the releasable connector deploys the vehicle recovery equipment. The mounting arrangement comprises an anchor system comprising an anchor strap extending around a part of the vehicle allowing the anchor system to be mounted at different parts of the vehicle. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the vehicle recovery equipment to a vehicle.

Abstract: A power system a method for enhanced voltage protection. The system may comprise a surface high voltage power supply, a voltage controller connected to the surface high voltage power supply that sends commands to the surface high voltage power supply to control an output voltage of the surface high voltage power supply, one or more power cables attached to the surface high voltage power supply, a downhole tool connected to the one or more power cables at an end opposite of the surface high voltage power supply, and a dynamic clamp circuit connected to the surface high voltage power supply. A method may comprise creating a setpoint with a dynamic clamp circuit based at least in part on the command, activating the dynamic clamp circuit when the output voltage is higher than the setpoint, and absorbing excess energy from the high voltage power supply with the dynamic clamp circuit.

Abstract: A power generation device is provided. The power generation device can include a magnetic coupler. The magnetic coupler can be associated with a maximum torque output. The maximum torque output of the magnetic coupler can be based on a size of the magnetic coupler. The power generation device can also include an alternator coupled to the magnetic coupling device. The alternator can convert kinetic energy received from the magnetic coupling device into a current. The kinetic energy can be generated by the magnetic coupler using a rotational force transferred across the magnetic coupling device. The power generation device can also include a power converter device coupled to the alternator to shape the current from the alternator such that the maximum torque output is sufficient to cause the power converter to output a threshold current sufficient for operating a well tool powered using the power generation device.

Abstract: A power system a method for enhanced voltage protection. The system may comprise a surface high voltage power supply, a voltage controller connected to the surface high voltage power supply that sends commands to the surface high voltage power supply to control an output voltage of the surface high voltage power supply, one or more power cables attached to the surface high voltage power supply, a downhole tool connected to the one or more power cables at an end opposite of the surface high voltage power supply, and a dynamic clamp circuit connected to the surface high voltage power supply. A method may comprise creating a setpoint with a dynamic clamp circuit based at least in part on the command, activating the dynamic clamp circuit when the output voltage is higher than the setpoint, and absorbing excess energy from the high voltage power supply with the dynamic clamp circuit.

Abstract: An example downhole power generation apparatus may include a turbine and a drive shaft coupled to the turbine. A plurality of alternators may be coupled to the drive shaft and electrically connected in parallel. When the drive shaft rotates, the plurality of alternators may generate phase-offset alternating current (AC) power signals. AC-to-direct current (DC) conversion circuitry may be coupled to the plurality of alternators.

Abstract: A system and method to for communicating with a telemetry tool by generating mud pressure waveforms is disclosed according to one or more embodiments. The system includes a rotor having a first bore spaced axially apart from a second bore and a blade disposed therebetween, a stator having a first and second component with a portion of each stator component disposed in a respective one of the first and second rotor bores, and an actuator having a tubular core wrapped with a winding and a plurality of magnets. The rotor blade includes a plurality of cutouts that may be aligned with a plurality of through bores disposed on each stator component when the rotor is in an open position. The core, winding, magnets, and rotor operate like a limited angle torque motor to electromagnetically produce torque by reciprocatingly rotating the rotor within an angle of rotation.

Abstract: A system and method to for communicating with a telemetry tool by generating mud pressure waveforms is disclosed according to one or more embodiments. The system includes a rotor having a first bore spaced axially apart from a second bore and a blade disposed therebetween, a stator having a first and second component with a portion of each stator component disposed in a respective one of the first and second rotor bores, and an actuator having a tubular core wrapped with a winding and a plurality of magnets. The rotor blade includes a plurality of cutouts that may be aligned with a plurality of through bores disposed on each stator component when the rotor is in an open position. The core, winding, magnets, and rotor operate like a limited angle torque motor to electromagnetically produce torque by reciprocatingly rotating the rotor within an angle of rotation.

Abstract: Systems and methods of down-hole communication facilitate communication across a mud motor. The systems and methods can employ a hysteresis brake that selectively slows a turbine shaft to thereby produce local pressure pules in a drilling fluid in a predetermined pattern. The hysteresis brake can be operated by providing a relatively small control current to produce a relatively large counter torque, which can be transmitted the turbine shaft. The turbine and the hysteresis brake may be provided below a mud motor, and the local pressure pulses may be transmitted to a receiver disposed above the mud motor while the mud motor is operating. The hysteresis brake can be employed when other communication systems fail, and thus can provide a back-up system to permit a drilling operation to be continued.

Abstract: A power generation device is provided. The power generation device can include a magnetic coupler. The magnetic coupler can be associated with a maximum torque output. The maximum torque output of the magnetic coupler can be based on a size of the magnetic coupler. The power generation device can also include an alternator coupled to the magnetic coupling device. The alternator can convert kinetic energy received from the magnetic coupling device into a current. The kinetic energy can be generated by the magnetic coupler using a rotational force transferred across the magnetic coupling device. The power generation device can also include a power converter device coupled to the alternator to shape the current from the alternator such that the maximum torque output is sufficient to cause the power converter to output a threshold current sufficient for operating a well tool powered using the power generation device.

Abstract: An example downhole power generation apparatus may include a turbine and a drive shaft coupled to the turbine. A plurality of alternators may be coupled to the drive shaft and electrically connected in parallel. When the drive shaft rotates, the plurality of alternators may generate phase-offset alternating current (AC) power signals. AC-to-direct current (DC) conversion circuitry may be coupled to the plurality of alternators.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided relating to evaporation of solvents from samples and to prolonging the time taken to carry out an evaporation procedure. A cap for engaging with an open end of a sample container comprises an engaging surface for engaging with the open end, and a body portion which extends over the open end. The body portion is preformed to define an opening which provides a fluid pathway between the open end of the container and the surroundings of the container, such that the cap impedes vapor flow from a sample in the container to the surroundings of the container. A holder for receiving a plurality of such caps is also provided and a method of evaporating a solvent from a sample in a sample container is described.

Abstract: Systems and methods of down-hole communication are disclosed, which facilitate communication across a mud motor. The systems and methods can employ a hysteresis brake that selectively slows a turbine shaft to thereby produce local pressure pules in a drilling fluid in a predetermined pattern. The hysteresis brake can be operated by providing a relatively small control current to produce a relatively large counter torque, which can be transmitted the turbine shaft. The turbine and the hysteresis brake may be provided below a mud motor, and the local pressure pulses may be transmitted to a receiver disposed above the mud motor while the mud motor is operating. The hysteresis brake can be employed when other communication systems fail, and thus can provide a back-up system to permit a drilling operation to be continued.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for sourcing, processing, and distributing information in general, and more specifically, information that is generally news or news-related in nature. An embodiment operates by determining a geographic area and selecting stories associated with the geographic area. The embodiment further generates map display information for the geographic area including a plurality of selectable indicators, each corresponding to one of the one or more stories, and transmits the map display information to an interactive user device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided relating to evaporation of solvents from samples and to prolonging the time taken to carry out an evaporation procedure. A cap for engaging with an open end of a sample container comprises an engaging surface for engaging with the open end, and a body portion which extends over the open end. The body portion is preformed to define an opening which provides a fluid pathway between the open end of the container and the surroundings of the container, such that the cap impedes vapour flow from a sample in the container to the surroundings of the container. A holder for receiving a plurality of such caps is also provided and a method of evaporating a solvent from a sample in a sample container is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating repair of a wound. The method includes modulating expression and/or activity of Flightless I in cells involved in repair of the wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating repair of a wound. The method includes modulating expression and/or activity of Flightless I in cells involved in repair of the wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated monoclonal antibody mAb PAB-1, deposited at ATCC on 24 Jan. 2002 and accorded accession PTA-4005, which binds to a surface antigen on nematode L3. It also relates to the antigen which binds to the monoclonal antibody and uses for the monoclonal antibody and antigen in diagnosing and treating or preventing nematode infection.

Abstract: A fabric substrate for use in reinforcing laminated and coated fabrics. The fabric substrate of the present invention is particularly useful for reinforcing areas along the resulting coated or laminated fabric that may experience local areas of tensile forces, such as areas of attachment. To address these local areas, the fabric substrate includes reinforced weft portions in spaced groups to provide strengthened areas for fastening or attachment of the resulting coated fabric.