Abstract: Embodiments of a power generation system and methods to be used in conjunction with a high-powered turbine engine are disclosed. The power generation system includes a turbine engine having an exhaust diffuser section installed on the exhaust duct of the turbine engine and a turbine engine exhaust stack assembly connected to the turbine engine exhaust diffuser section. An embodiment further includes thermo-electric generator (TEGs) sub-assemblies connected to the turbine engine exhaust stack assembly. In other embodiments electrical storage devices such as batteries are used.

Abstract: Embodiments of a power generation system and methods to be used in conjunction with a high-powered turbine engine are disclosed. The power generation system includes a turbine engine having an exhaust diffuser section installed on the exhaust duct of the turbine engine and a turbine engine exhaust stack assembly connected to the turbine engine exhaust diffuser section. An embodiment further includes thermo-electric generator (TEGs) sub-assemblies connected to the turbine engine exhaust stack assembly. In other embodiments electrical storage devices such as batteries are used.

Abstract: A bottom hole assembly avoids damaging vibrations that can develop during directional drilling with a rotary steerable system. The assembly has a drill bit, a first collar that rotates with the bit, a rotary steerable tool that controls the bit's trajectory, and a second collar that rotates with the drill string. The first collar between the bit and the tool defines a bend that deflects the bit from the first collar's axis. During operation, this bend causes portion of the assembly to engage the borehole wall to inhibit counterclockwise (CCW) bit whirl by promoting clockwise whirl in the assembly, generating friction against the borehole wall, and dampening vibrations. By inhibiting CCW bit whirl, other damaging vibrations such as CCW whirl in the drill string can also be prevented up the borehole. Alternatively, only the second collar between the tool and the drill string may define the bend, or both collars can define bends.

Abstract: A filter media having at least one filter layer comprising a plurality of peaks and valleys and planar segments disposed between the peaks and valleys. The filter layer may be formed into a self-supporting, three-dimensional configuration without bending, folding or pleating. The filter layer has a substantially uniform cross-sectional thickness across the plurality of peaks, valleys and planar segments. The filter layer has substantially the same flow and filtration characteristics across the peaks, valleys and planar segments. The filter layer may be continuous around its entire circumference and thus may be formed without seams.

Abstract: A bottom hole assembly avoids damaging vibrations that can develop during directional drilling with a rotary steerable system. The assembly has a drill bit, a first collar that rotates with the bit, a rotary steerable tool that controls the bit's trajectory, and a second collar that rotates with the drill string. The first collar between the bit and the tool defines a bend that deflects the bit from the first collar's axis. During operation, this bend causes portion of the assembly to engage the borehole wall to inhibit counterclockwise (CCW) bit whirl by promoting clockwise whirl in the assembly, generating friction against the borehole wall, and dampening vibrations. By inhibiting CCW bit whirl, other damaging vibrations such as CCW whirl in the drill string can also be prevented up the borehole. Alternatively, only the second collar between the tool and the drill string may define the bend, or both collars can define bends.

Abstract: A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle having at least one panel section having opposing edge members. The edge members each have a downwardly extending cam surface engagable with opposing sides of the cargo box of the vehicle to generally self-center the panel section between the opposing sides of the cargo box.

Abstract: A stent delivery system comprises a stent having a first connector disposed on a stent proximal end, and a pusher wire having a second connector disposed on a pusher wire distal end, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to releasably attach to each other.

Abstract: A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle having at least one panel section having opposing edge members. The edge members each have a downwardly extending cam surface engagable with opposing sides of the cargo box of the vehicle to generally self-center the panel section between the opposing sides of the cargo box.

Abstract: A method for making an array of thin single-crystal substrates on a handle substrate comprising the steps: attaching a plurality of single-crystal substrates to a face of a support wafer; polishing said plurality of attached single-crystal substrates so that said single-crystal substrates surfaces are coplanar on said support surface and to a selected surface roughness; implanting a hydrogen to a selected depth into said attached single-crystal substrates; bonding said polished and hydrogen implanted attached single-crystal substrates to a first handle substrate; and splitting said polished and hydrogen implanted attached single-crystal substrates at said selected depth thereby forming an array of thin single-crystal substrates on said first handle substrate and a support wafer having a remaining portion of said attached single-crystal substrates.

Abstract: A sensor is employed in conjunction with an internal combustion engine having at least one hydrocarbon fuel combustion chamber and an air inlet for introducing air into the combustion chamber to sense termination of operation of the internal combustion engine. The sensor closes a valve leading to a carburetor inlet of the engine when termination of operation of the internal combustion engine is sensed. The valve and associated structure improve the performance of the internal combustion engine when the valve is in open position by enhancing fluid flow through the air inlet leading to the carburetor during operation of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A ranging system utilizing continuous-wave radio frequencies having unique relationships which occur at a predictable rate. A radio transmission system used for transmitting data has a portion of its baseband used to determine range to a target. Three frequencies within the portion of the baseband are so chosen that there is a periodic phase conicidence of the three frequencies which occurs at predetermined intervals. The phase coincidence is detected on transmission to and from a target to provide range information.