Abstract: A data collection and management system designed for real-time monitoring of welding systems in refinery and petrochemical environments is disclosed. The system includes a data collection module integrated with sensors to automatically capture data from welding equipment (i.e., welder) using multiple protocols such as IoT and OPC. A database management module stores the data in a structured SQL database with indexing and search capabilities. A barcode generation and scanning module allows for quick data retrieval and updates by generating unique barcodes for welded components and documents. An AI module tracks equipment usage, efficiency, and downtime, predicting future maintenance needs and generating audit trails. A reporting module provides real-time visualization through interactive dashboards and generates automated reports for compliance and performance reviews.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted chair assembly includes a grille guard that is mountable to a front end of a vehicle. A back rest is integrated into the grille guard such that the back rest extends upwardly in front of the series of members of the grille guard. A chair is pivotally coupled to the back rest. The chair is positionable in a deployed position having the chair lying on a horizontal plane to have an occupant is seated on the chair. Conversely, the chair is positionable in a stored position having the chair resting against the back rest.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted chair assembly includes a grille guard that is mountable to a front end of a vehicle. A back rest is integrated into the grille guard such that the back rest extends upwardly in front of the series of members of the grille guard. A chair is pivotally coupled to the back rest. The chair is positionable in a deployed position having the chair lying on a horizontal plane to have an occupant is seated on the chair. Conversely, the chair is positionable in a stored position having the chair resting against the back rest.

Abstract: Methods and systems for instrument landing system (ILS) alerting. The method may include: receiving an ILS localizer signal and traffic information; monitoring a signal-quality of the received ILS signal; annunciating on a display system onboard the aircraft an impending ILS auto-pilot disconnect alert when the signal-quality is determined to have decreased by more than a threshold; associating the ILS signal with stored ILS antenna information to thereby construct a three-dimensional ILS envelope with a point of origination at a location of an ILS localizer; presenting a map showing the aircraft at a current location, and the runway; and, using the traffic information to monitor a location and movement of an intruder traffic and predict an infringement of the intruder traffic on the ILS envelope. Responsive to the predicted infringement, the method may annunciate an ILS alert and transmit a notification to air traffic control or the intruder traffic.

Abstract: A nasal cannula system having nasal prongs with an ancillary delivery system for a treatment fluid into a patient wearing the nasal cannula without removing the cannula. The nasal prongs have parallel ports that fluidly connect the delivery system to the nasal ports on the nasal prongs. The delivery system provides the treatment fluid in an aerosolized form. This configuration combines the aerosolized treatment fluid with the air or other fluid ordinarily delivered by the nasal cannula. The system may also use airway tubes having a generally semi-circular cross-section with an internal rib extending the length of the tube. The semi-circular cross-section provides a flat exterior surface for abutment or contact with a patient's skin and the rib prevents pinching closure of the airway tube.

Abstract: A nasal cannula system for use in ventilator systems, particularly continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) systems. The nasal cannula system has a nasal body with nare prongs that extend into a patient's nostrils when worn. The ventilator system includes a ventilator on an inhalation side and either a bubble chamber or a variable resistance valve on the exhalation side. The inhalation side may include a heater/humidifier in-line with the supply tube so as to treat the air before application. The airway tube may have a generally semi-circular cross-section so as to provide a flat exterior surface for abutment or contact with a patient's skin.

Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well-bore, for example to facilitate fracturing of the formation, comprises the steps of: (i) selecting a treatment fluid comprising a diverting agent (A) in a flaked form, for example guar gum in a flaked form. (ii) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation via the well-bore to plug a region of the formation. Thereafter, the formation may be fractured or re-fractured.

Abstract: A method of forming a can end shell is provided which includes providing a can end shell having a central panel portion, a first panel radius around the central panel portion, a chamfer extending from the first panel radius, and a second panel radius around the chamfer, coining the can end shell to form a coined section in the first panel radius around at least a portion of the circumference of the central panel portion, and reforming the can end shell to form a step in the chamfer.

Abstract: A gas supply tube for use in medical settings for the supply of gas to a patient. The airway tube has a generally semi-circular cross-section so as to provide a flat exterior surface for abutment or contact with a patient's skin. A nasal cannula system is constructed using the gas supply tube has a nasal body with cannula configured for insertion into nasal openings of a patient. The nasal body is connected to one or more gas supply or airway tubes. Both the nasal body and the airway tubes have a semi-circular cross-section. The other end of the airway tube(s) is connected to one or more supply adapters having ports matching the semi-circular cross-section. A surface retainer with a clamp having a semi-circular cross-section may adhere the airway tube to a patient's skin.

Abstract: A graphic rendering system for use with certified avionics software onboard an aircraft is disclosed. The graphic rendering system includes a graphic rendering engine that has been certified by governing governmental authority for use in an aircraft for displaying critical information, wherein the graphic rendering engine is configured to access an aircraft-specific graphical database file and an aircraft-specific geographical database file for graphical and geographical data for use in rendering the graphic for display on the cockpit display. Both the aircraft-specific graphical database file and the aircraft-specific geographical database file have been customized for use on the aircraft.

Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well-bore, for example to facilitate fracturing of the formation, comprises the steps of: (i) selecting a treatment fluid comprising a diverting agent (A) in a flaked form, for example guar gum in a flaked form. (ii) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation via the well-bore to plug a region of the formation. Thereafter, the formation may be fractured or re-fractured.

Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.

Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.

Abstract: When a buyer's debt to a seller cannot be paid using an account issued to the buyer by an issuer within a payment processing system, then either or both the seller and the buyer are solicited to conduct future transactions payable on the account. If the debt can be paid using the account, then a sub-account is created unique to the seller and buyer. Transactions between the buyer and seller can be processed using the sub-account including the option of aggregating the debts prior to the processing. The credit limit of the sub-account can be set to match the amount of the aggregated debts.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a readily water-dispersible particulate composition comprising by weight of dry matter at least 10% of xanthan gum and not more than 60% of starch, said composition being characterized in that the xanthan gum present in the composition can be dispersed completely within 2 minutes in distilled water of 25° C. at a concentration of 0.7% based on the dry weight of xanthan. The particulate xanthan gum compositions of the present invention exhibit unique viscosity enhancing properties that are dependent on the electrolyte levels of the aqueous environment in which they are applied. The favorable properties of the xanthan compositions according to the invention can be realized without resorting to chemical modification of the xanthan gum. The xanthan compositions according to the present invention can be applied advantageously in e.g. food products and oil drilling fluids.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising at least about 0.2% w/w xanthan gum and at least about 6% w/w of a swellable particulate, and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.

Abstract: When a buyer's debt to a seller cannot be paid using an account issued to the buyer by an issuer within a payment processing system, then either or both the seller and the buyer are solicited to conduct future transactions payable on the account. If the debt can be paid using the account, then a sub-account is created unique to the seller and buyer. Transactions between the buyer and seller can be processed using the sub-account including the option of aggregating the debts prior to the processing. The credit limit of the sub-account can be set to match the amount of the aggregated debts.

Abstract: When a buyer's debt to a seller cannot be paid using an account issued to the buyer by an issuer within a payment processing system, then either or both the seller and the buyer are solicited to conduct future transactions payable on the account. If the debt can be paid using the account, then a sub-account is created unique to the seller and buyer. Transactions between the buyer and seller can be processed using the sub-account including the option of aggregating the debts prior to the processing. The credit limit of the sub-account can be set to match the amount of the aggregated debts.