Abstract: A seal includes a seal body and a temperature controller in thermal communication with the seal material. A method for controlling temperature of a seal including applying an energy source to the temperature controller, and generating a temperature difference in the temperature controller. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a seal tool disposed within or as part of the string.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for automatically generating task-based and limited-privilege user security credentials are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes processing a request for user security credentials against one or more predetermined security parameters associated with at least one network; generating, based on the processing of the request, at least one set of user security credentials comprising one or more combinations of multiple randomly selected characters; configuring one or more attributes associated with the at least one set of user security credentials in connection with the at least one network, wherein the one or more attributes comprise at least one of one or more task-related attributes and one or more privilege-related attributes; and performing one or more automated actions based on the one or more configured attributes and/or implementation of the at least one set of user security credentials by one or more users.

Abstract: A method for improving sealing in boreholes includes temperature controlling seals to maintain sealing loading by managing temperature of the seal to a target temperature range. A borehole system includes a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, a seal tool in contact with the string and temperature controller within or in thermal proximity to the seal.

Abstract: A seal including a seal material and a temperature control material in thermal communication with the seal material. A method for producing a seal having temperature regulating properties including adding a dopant to a seal material in a quantity that supports electrical conductivity and disposing an electrical connector on the seal. A borehole system comprising a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a seal tool disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A trailer hitch system may include a scale ball mount for supporting a hitch ball as part of a trailer hitch system, and for measuring the tongue weight of a trailer. The scale ball mount may comprise a trailer hitch ball mount. In an embodiment, the scale ball mount may include a biasing component disposed below a hitch ball and a gauge for displaying downward force applied at the hitch ball. The biasing component may be a urethane spring. An indicator may be disposed between the biasing component and the hitch ball, and the indicator may be viewable through an opening in the gauge.

Abstract: A backup comprising a gage ring having frustoconical surface and a groove in the frustoconical surface. The backup further includes a segment having a nose engaged with the groove, the segment having an element portion with an overlap finger and a finger receptor and a gage portion with an overlap finger and a finger receptor. A wedge ring is in contact with the segment and a retainer member is disposed to retain the segment. A method for using the backup and a system are included.

Abstract: A backup including a gage ring having frustoconical surface and a groove in the frustoconical surface, a segment having a nose engaged with the groove, the segment having an overlap finger and a finger receptor, a wedge ring in contact with the segment, and a retainer member disposed to retain the segment. The downhole tool further comprising a second backup also adjacent the element and spaced from the first backup by the element. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string dispose within the borehole, a backup disposed within or as a part of the string. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string dispose within the borehole, a tool disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: A regulated gas block assembly may include a gas block including a barrel receiving bore, a gas tube receiving bore, and an intermediate passage extending from the barrel receiving bore to the gas tube receiving bore. The intermediate passage may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the barrel receiving bore. The intermediate passage may include a gas regulator seat, and a gas regulator may be positioned and removably secured in the gas regulator seat. A barrel including a gas ring recess may be fit to the regulated gas block assembly.

Abstract: A resource exploration and recovery system includes a first system and a second system extending into a wellbore. The second system includes a completion having a casing defining a wellbore internal diameter. A chemical injection tubing extends from the first system into the completion. The chemical injection tubing includes a terminal end portion. A chemical introduction system is arranged at the first system and is fluidically connected to the chemical injection tubing. The chemical introduction system is operable to deliver a chemical into the chemical injection tubing. A chemical injector assembly is mounted to the terminal end portion. The chemical injection system includes an anchor and a chemical injector valve.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a downhole component includes a downhole sensing device configured to monitor a downhole component and generate component information during deployment of the of the downhole component to a selected location in a borehole in a resource bearing formation. The system also includes a downhole communication device connected to the downhole sensing device, the downhole communication device configured to wirelessly transmit a signal indicative of the component information to a surface location during the deployment.

Abstract: A resource exploration and recovery system includes a first system and a second system extending into a wellbore. The second system includes a completion having a casing defining a wellbore internal diameter. A chemical injection tubing extends from the first system into the completion. The chemical injection tubing includes a terminal end portion. A chemical introduction system is arranged at the first system and is fluidically connected to the chemical injection tubing. The chemical introduction system is operable to deliver a chemical into the chemical injection tubing. A chemical injector assembly is mounted to the terminal end portion. The chemical injection system includes an anchor and a chemical injector valve.

Abstract: A resource exploration and recovery system including a first system, and a second system extending into a wellbore. The second system includes a completion having a casing defining a wellbore internal diameter. Chemical injection tubing extends from the first system into the completion. The chemical injection tubing includes a terminal end portion. A chemical introduction system is arranged at the first system and fluidically connected to the chemical injection tubing. The chemical introduction system is operable to deliver a chemical into the chemical injection tubing. A chemical injection assembly is mounted to the terminal end portion. The chemical injection system includes an anchor system operable to secure the chemical injection assembly to the casing.

Abstract: A resource exploration and recovery system includes a first system and a second system extending into a wellbore. The second system includes a completion having a casing defining a wellbore internal diameter. Chemical injection tubing extends from the first system into the completion. The chemical injection tubing includes a terminal end portion. A chemical introduction system is arranged at the first system and fluidically connected to the chemical injection tubing. The chemical introduction system is operable to deliver a chemical into the chemical injection tubing. A chemical injector assembly is mounted to the terminal end portion. The chemical injector assembly includes a propulsion system.

Abstract: A regulated gas block assembly may include a gas block including a barrel receiving bore, a gas tube receiving bore, and an intermediate passage extending from the barrel receiving bore to the gas tube receiving bore. The intermediate passage may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the barrel receiving bore. The intermediate passage may include a gas regulator seat, and a gas regulator may be positioned and removably secured in the gas regulator seat. A barrel including a gas ring recess may be fit to the regulated gas block assembly.

Abstract: A regulated gas block assembly may include a gas block including a barrel receiving bore, a gas tube receiving bore, and an intermediate passage extending from the barrel receiving bore to the gas tube receiving bore. The intermediate passage may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the barrel receiving bore. The intermediate passage may include a gas regulator seat, and a gas regulator may be positioned and removably secured in the gas regulator seat. A barrel including a gas ring recess may be fit to the regulated gas block assembly.

Abstract: An adaptable anchor including a frame; an arm articulated to the frame; a pad connected to the arm at a distance from the articulation with the frame; a wedge movably mounted to the frame and in wedging contact with the arm; a biasing member disposed to selectively apply a biasing energy between the frame and the wedge; and a degradable retainer preventing application of the biasing energy until degraded. An embodiment of a borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation; a tubular member disposed in the borehole; and an adaptable anchor as in any prior embodiment in operable contact with the tubular member. An embodiment of a method for anchoring a tool in a borehole including running the adaptable anchor as in any prior embodiment; degrading the degradable retainer; urging the wedge into contact with the arm with the biasing member; and displacing the pad.

Abstract: An adaptable anchor includes a frame; an arm articulated to the frame; a pad connected to the arm at a distance from the articulation with the frame; a wedge movably mounted to the frame and in wedging contact with the arm; a biasing member disposed to selectively apply a biasing energy between the frame and the wedge; and a degradable retainer preventing application of the biasing energy until degraded. An embodiment of a borehole system includes a borehole in a subsurface formation; a tubular member disposed in the borehole; and an adaptable anchor as in any prior embodiment in operable contact with the tubular member. An embodiment of a method for anchoring a tool in a borehole includes running the adaptable anchor into a borehole; degrading the degradable retainer; urging the wedge into contact with the arm with the biasing member; and displacing the pad.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a downhole component includes a downhole sensing device configured to monitor a downhole component and generate component information during deployment of the of the downhole component to a selected location in a borehole in a resource bearing formation. The system also includes a downhole communication device connected to the downhole sensing device, the downhole communication device configured to wirelessly transmit a signal indicative of the component information to a surface location during the deployment.

Abstract: A trailer hitch system may include a scale ball mount for supporting a hitch ball as part of a trailer hitch system, and for measuring the tongue weight of a trailer. The scale ball mount may comprise a trailer hitch ball mount. In an embodiment, the scale ball mount may include a biasing component disposed below a hitch ball and a gauge for displaying downward force applied at the hitch ball. The biasing component may be a urethane spring. An indicator may be disposed between the biasing component and the hitch ball, and the indicator may be viewable through an opening in the gauge.

Abstract: A regulated gas block assembly may include a gas block including a barrel receiving bore, a gas tube receiving bore, and an intermediate passage extending from the barrel receiving bore to the gas tube receiving bore. The intermediate passage may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the barrel receiving bore. The intermediate passage may include a gas regulator seat, and a gas regulator may be positioned and removably secured in the gas regulator seat. A barrel including a gas ring recess may be fit to the regulated gas block assembly.