Abstract: Desirable completion zones can be identified using closure stress in combination with one or more other attributes such as porosity. One computer-based well placement method includes using the computer to: process a seismic data volume to map the spatial distribution of a seismic-based CSS attribute; acquire logs from one or more boreholes in the subsurface region; derive from the logs a relationship between CSS and a minimum in-situ stress; apply the relationship to the CSS attribute map to produce a landing map that highlights desirable completion zones; and place one or more wells in the desirable completion zones. The borehole logs may include direct measurements of minimum in-situ stress (acquired via microfracture testing), sonic tool measurements of P-wave and S-wave velocity, and density tool measurements of bulk formation density.

Abstract: Desirable completion zones can be identified using closure stress in combination with one or more other attributes such as porosity. One computer-based well placement method includes using the computer to: process a seismic data volume to map the spatial distribution of a seismic-based CSS attribute; acquire logs from one or more boreholes in the subsurface region; derive from the logs a relationship between CSS and a minimum in-situ stress; apply the relationship to the CSS attribute map to produce a landing map that highlights desirable completion zones; and place one or more wells in the desirable completion zones. The borehole logs may include direct measurements of minimum in-situ stress (acquired via microfracture testing), sonic tool measurements of P-wave and S-wave velocity, and density tool measurements of bulk formation density.

Abstract: An extendable sprinkler having a housing, a first extendable member, a second extendable member and a nozzle is disclosed. The first extendable member is slidably positioned within the housing and is movable from a retracted position to an extended position extending from the housing. The second extendable member is slidably positioned within the first extendable member and is movable from a retracted position to an extended position extending from the first extendable member. The nozzle is supported on one end of the second extendable member such that when the first and second extendable members are in their extended positions, the nozzle is elevated to a height above the housing of between about 1.5 h to about 2 h, wherein h is the height of the housing.

Abstract: A low-profile, high density, electrical connector (10), includes multiple layers (19, 22) of substantially parallel electrical conductors (31), the electrical conductors (25) each having a planar portion (29), and spaced ends (31) angling away from the planar portions (29). The planar portions (29) of the electrical conductors (25) are insulated with an insulating material (34). The spaced ends (31) of the electrical conductors (25) on each layer form a row of connector pins (13, 16). The connector (10) is formed by attaching the multiple layers (19, 22) along the insulated planar portions (29) of the conductors (25) to form a substantially rigid, low profile, multilayered structure.

Abstract: A circuit interconnect system comprises a circuit pattern (22) on a rigid insulating sheet (17), forming a first circuit carrying substrate (12). A portion of the circuit pattern wraps around an edge of the insulating sheet and continues onto a vertical wall (20) of the sheet to provide a contact surface (24). An electrically conductive portion (16) of a second member (14) is mated to the first circuit carrying substrate by aligning the contact surface to the electrically conductive portion. An electrically conductive resilient material such as a conductive elastomer (35) or metal spring (35) provides electrical interconnection between the circuit pattern and the electrically conductive portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a battery pack (50) comprising a plurality of cells (58) within a housing (52), each cell having a positive and negative terminals (57 and 59). The battery pack (50) further comprises molded-in circuitry means (54) on the surface of the housing (52) for providing interconnection between the plurality of cells (58). Optionally, the housing (52) further comprises molded-in or integral spring fingers (56). The spring fingers (56) are preferably biased toward the positive and negative terminals and provide at least some interconnection for the plurality of cells (58).

Abstract: An apparatus for the automatic, continuous popping of popcorn having an upper storage compartment, heating coils for providing heat inside the upper storage compartment, a popcorn popping kettle, a lower storage compartment housing electrical components, a corn supply, a salt supply and an oil supply. The apparatus preferably includes a vacuum source for directing a predetermined amount of corn and salt from their supplies into the popping kettle, and a submersible pump for delivering a predetermined amount of oil into the popping kettle.

Abstract: A rack for securely displaying clothes while permitting the clothing to be tried on by a consumer is disclosed which includes a support stand and a hanger support bar mounted on the stand. The hanger support bar is hollow and has an elongated slot formed therein with a plurality of apertures along its length joined with the slot. Individual elongated flexible guard members having enlarged head portions at one end fit in any one of the apertures while preventing withdrawal through the slot. The guard members pass through a portion of a garment passed on a conventional hanger. Removal of the guards from the hanger support bar is prevented by a blocking device which can be moved between first and second positions to block the apertures. The end of the guard members which pass through the clothing are secured to a blocking device on the base of the display stand for preventing removal of a garment therefrom.

Abstract: A display stand for merchandise such as clothing or the like includes a base supporting a telescopic stand structure formed from a pair of telescopic tubular members. The upper tubular member has an inner end portion including an angled cam surface thereon which receives a cam member between the cam surface and an adjacent inner wall of the lower or outer tubular member. A threaded rod is secured to the cam and extends through the upper tubular member to an upper threaded free end on which a nut is threadably received. Rotation of the nut causes the cam to wedge between the inclined surface of the inner tubular member and the inner adjacent surface of the outer tubular member, to lock the telescopic members in position.

Abstract: Socket for use on a circuit board which can be eyeletted to secure the socket in fixed position on the board with the head of the socket engaging the board. The head is shaped, as with flat sides, so that a vent passage extends from the space for solder between the socket and the opening in the circuit board. The head has a top surface at a fixed height above the board, and has a tapered opening to receive a plug-in connector pin. The circuit board structure, with the socket soldered to the conductor on the inside surface of the opening in the circuit board, provides a good electrical connection to the socket.