Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the thermal maturity of a rock formation from isotopic values in gases are provided. Isotope values may be obtained from mud gas isotope logging, vitrinite reflectance equivalence values may be determined from core samples using known techniques. A relationship between vitrinite reflectance equivalence and isotopic values, such as carbon-13 methane values, may be determined. The vitrinite reflectance equivalence may then be determined from isotopic values to determine the thermal maturity of rock formations accessed by drilling additional exploration wells.

Abstract: Retail stores may use the claim processing server to make a claim against a distribution center. Information about the claim may be entered into the store computer via an application and user interface. The claim processing server may use the information to process the claim and validate the related data. Using the information entered via the application the claim processing server may query the item database and the invoice database to retrieve to retrieve addition information from the database regarding the claim and the items. The information from the different databases may be merged together into a single database record which is then validated and stored the claim processing database. The information may also be checked and its accuracy verified. The user interfaces at the retail stores and distribution center may then be used to identify the claims for processing.

Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining quality control for deliveries between distributions centers and facilities are discussed. The system includes a quality control application and a logistics database server. The logistics database server creates a Calgary database using invoice data. The quality control application generates a display of records retrieved from the Calgary database for determining alignment and quality control issues.

Abstract: Retail stores may use the claim processing server to make a claim against a distribution center. Information about the claim may be entered into the store computer via an application and user interface. The claim processing server may use the information to process the claim and validate the related data. Using the information entered via the application the claim processing server may query the item database and the invoice database to retrieve to retrieve addition information from the database regarding the claim and the items. The information from the different databases may be merged together into a single database record which is then validated and stored the claim processing database. The information may also be checked and its accuracy verified. The user interfaces at the retail stores and distribution center may then be used to identify the claims for processing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the thermal maturity of a rock formation from isotopic values in gases are provided. Isotope values may be obtained from mud gas isotope logging, vitrinite reflectance equivalence values may be determined from core samples using known techniques. A relationship between vitrinite reflectance equivalence and isotopic values, such as carbon-13 methane values, may be determined. The vitrinite reflectance equivalence may then be determined from isotopic values to determine the thermal maturity of rock formations accessed by drilling additional exploration wells.

Abstract: A form tap includes a shank having a shank length and a thread portion that extends along at least a portion of the shank length. The thread portion includes a finishing portion and a chamfer portion. Each of the finishing portion and the chamfer portion include a plurality of threads and each thread has a crest and a root. The plurality of threads of both the finishing portion and the chamfer portion are spaced apart at a constant pitch, such that a crest-to-crest distance between adjacent threads remains constant along the entire thread portion.

Abstract: A form tap for tapping an article may include a longitudinal shank having a mounting end opposite a tip, the shank having a shank length, and a thread portion with a plurality of threads for engaging a surface of the article. The thread portion includes a first region, a second region and a third region. The form tap includes a plurality of lobes extending though the first and second regions from the tip to the second region end, the lobes being spaced circumferentially around the shank and lying on a crest circumference. Each lobe may be disposed between respective first and second convex relief portions and each relief portion may be spaced radially inward from the crest circumference. Each lobe has a lobe width, the lobe width at the second region end being greater than the lobe width at the tip. The third region is free of lobes.

Abstract: A form tap for tapping an article may include a longitudinal shank having a mounting end opposite a tip, the shank having a shank length, and a thread portion may include a plurality of threads for engaging a surface of the article. The thread portion may also include a first region, a second region and a third region. The form tap may also include a plurality of lobes extending though the first and second regions from the tip to the second region end, the lobes being spaced circumferentially around the shank and lying on a crest circumference. Each lobe may be disposed between respective first and second convex relief portions and each relief portion may be spaced radially inward from the crest circumference. Each lobe has a lobe width, the lobe width at the second region end being greater than the lobe width at the tip. The third region is free of lobes.

Abstract: A method of displaying well log isotopic information in a drilling operation of a target area. The method begins by profiling a plurality of mud gas samples through a well bore at a plurality of incremental depths of the well bore. The plurality of gas samples are analyzed to obtain a plurality of isotopic data points associated with hydrocarbon isotopic composition of the plurality of gas samples. The plurality of isotopic data points includes data associated with a composition of ethane and methane within each of the mud gas samples. The plurality of isotopic data points are plotted to determine geological information from the target area derived from the plotted plurality of isotopic data points. The plurality of isotopic data points is analyzed to geochemically interpret the geological information. The interpretation is then displayed with data from a mudlog and geophysical log.

Abstract: A system for accessing entertainment options includes a graphic user interface generator that generates program listing display data to display a listing of programs available for downloading to a user on an associated display device. A user may select one or more programs from the listing displayed on the associated display device using the user access device, thereby initiating download of the selected program by the communication component. The storage device stores user history data, which is used to generate recommendation display data based upon the recommendation data to enable the user to view and/or select for download recommended programs. The graphic user interface generator may generate download queue data for display on the associated display device, wherein the displayed download queue data enables the user to view and/or edit the current download status of each program to be downloaded.

Abstract: A system and method of interpreting well log isotopic information in a drilling operation of a target area. The method begins by inputting a template for indicating a trend from analyzed mud gas samplings into a computing system. Next, a plurality of mud gas samplings are profiled through a well bore at a plurality of incremental depths of the well bore. The plurality of gas samplings are analyzed to obtain a plurality of isotopic data points associated with hydrocarbon isotopic composition of the plurality of gas samplings. The plurality of isotopic data points includes data associated with a composition of ethane and methane or other gaseous components within each of the mud gas samplings. A trend associated with the template is determined by the computing system from the plurality of isotopic data points. The plurality of isotopic data points is analyzed to geochemically interpret the geological information.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of interpreting sampled mud gas compositional and isotopic data from a target area in a drilling operation. The compositional and isotopic data is plotted on a chart. The chart preferably illustrates methane compositional data together with isotopic composition, such as ?13C1. From this chart, mixing lines are determined. The mixing lines are determined by finding data points plotted on the chart which approximate a straight line or other trend. The mixing lines are then analyzed to determine reservoir isotopic signature, hydrocarbon communication and any interference to this communication within the target area.

Abstract: A method of interpreting mud gas samples in a drilling operation of a target area. The method starts with obtaining a plurality of mud gas samples at a plurality of incremental depths of the target area. The plurality of mud gas samples are analyzed to find various isotopic data at each depth. The isotopic data of the mud gas samples are plotting on several charts to provide a visual representation of the isotopic data trends. The charts may include: depth versus ethane/methane; depth versus ?13C per mil; and depth versus ?13C and gas show. In addition, the percentage methane versus ?13C is provided on a separate chart. This percentage methane versus ?13C chart provides engineering and geological information such as the location of lithological hydrocarbon seals, barriers, and zones of good hydrocarbon communication (e.g., compartments). This engineering and geological information is then correlated with the other charts.

Abstract: A method of interpreting mud gas samples in a drilling operation of a target area. The method starts with obtaining a plurality of mud gas samples at a plurality of incremental depths of the target area. The plurality of mud gas samples are analyzed to find various isotopic data at each depth. The isotopic data of the mud gas samples are plotting on several charts to provide a visual representation of the isotopic data trends. The charts may include: depth versus ethane/methane; depth versus ?13C per mil; and depth versus ?13C and gas show. In addition, the percentage methane versus ?13C is provided on a separate chart. This percentage methane versus ?13C chart provides engineering and geological information such as the location of lithological hydrocarbon seals, barriers, and zones of good hydrocarbon communication (e.g., compartments). This engineering and geological information is then correlated with the other charts to assist in the analysis of the target area.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of interpreting sampled mud gas compositional and isotopic data from a target area in a drilling operation. The compositional and isotopic data is plotted on a chart. The chart preferably illustrates methane compositional data together with isotopic composition, such as ?13C1. From this chart, mixing lines are determined. The mixing lines are determined by finding data points plotted on the chart which approximate a straight line or other trend. The mixing lines are then analyzed to determine reservoir isotopic signature, hydrocarbon communication and any interference to this communication within the target area.

Abstract: An isotope ratio monitoring gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (irm-GC/MS) unit for generating a chromatogram having improved resolution for peaks representative of individual carbon dioxide isotopes measured when a complex GC amenable organic sample (e.g. petroleum hydrocarbons) is combusted in the presence of a metal catalyst. The present irm-GC/MS unit is similar to known irm-GC/MS units of this type except it uses a capillary combustion tube in the furnace which is connected to the capillary column and has approximately the same inside diameter as that of the capillary column (e.g. 0.25 mm I.D.) whereby any "dead volume" attributable to the combustion tube is substantially eliminated.