Abstract: The invention provides a control circuit for controlling the operation of a power converter having a switch connected to an output of the power converter, said control circuit comprising a first amplifier for sensing an output voltage of the power converter and a second amplifier configured to derive a frequency compensated error signal output, to provide a frequency control compensation loop to an input of the power converter and the output of the second amplifier is connected to the switch of the power converter.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein facilitate operation of well-related tools. In certain embodiments, a variety of data (e.g., downhole data and/or surface data) may be collected to enable optimization of operations related to the well-related tools. In certain embodiments, the collected data may be provided as advisory data (e.g., presented to human operators of the well to inform control actions performed by the human operators) and/or used to facilitate automation of downhole processes and/or surface processes (e.g., which may be automatically performed by a computer implemented surface processing system (e.g., a well control system), without intervention from human operators). In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may enhance downhole operations (e.g., milling operations) by improving the efficiency and utilization of data to enable performance optimization and improved resource controls of the downhole operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein facilitate operation of well-related tools. In certain embodiments, a variety of data (e.g., downhole data and/or surface data) may be collected to enable optimization of operations related to the well-related tools. In certain embodiments, the collected data may be provided as advisory data (e.g., presented to human operators of the well to inform control actions performed by the human operators) and/or used to facilitate automation of downhole processes and/or surface processes (e.g., which may be automatically performed by a computer implemented surface processing system (e.g., a well control system), without intervention from human operators). In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein may enhance downhole operations (e.g., milling operations) by improving the efficiency and utilization of data to enable performance optimization and improved resource controls of the downhole operations.

Abstract: The invention provides a control circuit for controlling the operation of a power converter having a switch connected to an output of the power converter, said control circuit comprising a first amplifier for sensing an output voltage of the power converter and a second amplifier configured to derive a frequency compensated error signal output, to provide a frequency control compensation loop to an input of the power converter and the output of the second amplifier is connected to the switch of the power converter.

Abstract: A plow conversion kit includes a frame having a pivot plate configured to attach to a vehicle and a frame pivotally attached to the pivot plate. A first actuator is attached to the frame. A pivot bracket is directly pivotally attached to the frame at a first pivot and to the first actuator at a second pivot. A mounting bracket is directly pivotally attached to the frame such that the mounting bracket is adapted to releasably attach to a work piece. A mount arm is directly pivotally attached to the mounting bracket and to the pivot bracket at a third pivot.

Abstract: The present application provides solvent-free methods for decarboxylation of amino acids via imine formation with a ketone, enone, enal, aldehyde co-reagent or combination thereof, under heated conditions, with optional recovery of the co-reagent and/or co-reagent byproduct.

Abstract: A plow conversion kit includes a frame having a frame proximal end, a frame distal end, and a top surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end. A fixed bracket is fixed to the top surface of the frame. The fixed bracket has a fixed bracket proximal end and a fixed bracket distal end. A hydraulic cylinder has a cylinder proximal end pivotally connected to the fixed bracket and a cylinder distal end extending distally of the fixed bracket. A mounting bracket has a lower end pivotally connected to the fixed bracket distal end. A mount arm has a lower end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. A pivot bracket has a lower end pivotally connected to the frame distal end, a central portion pivotally connected to the cylinder distal end, and a top end connectable to an upper portion of the mount arm.

Abstract: The present application provides methods for decarboxylation of amino acids via imine formation with a catalyst under pressurized, heated, conditions in either a microwave or oil bath, with optional recovery of the catalyst and/or catalyst byproduct.

Abstract: The present application provides solvent-free methods for decarboxylation of amino acids via imine formation with a ketone, enone, enal, aldehyde co-reagent or combination thereof, under heated conditions, with optional recovery of the co-reagent and/or co-reagent byproduct.

Abstract: This invention discloses a multispectral imaging system, DFPA (digital focal plane array), in the form of an integrated circuit of three structures each of which is implemented on a chip. The top structure consists of detectors capable of imaging in the visible to LWIR wavelengths. The middle structure of neuromorphic focal array contains ROI circuitry and inherent computing capabilities for digitization, convolution, background suppression, thresholding, and centroid determination of the ROIs. The bottom structure (dubbed common digital layer) is capable of additional image processing tasks and reconfiguring the neuromorphic focal array. In a simpler embodiment of the invention, the system only has the top two layers, with an external processor taking over the role of the common digital layer.

Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a front skin having a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion, a core assembly that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers laminated together, and at least a first crush section. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers each include a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion. The front surface of the first layer of the core assembly includes a plurality of scores defined therein. The second layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein and the fourth layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein.

Abstract: A method for attaching a prefabricated miniature coaxial wire to a first electrical connection point, the prefabricated miniature coaxial wire having an electrically conductive core disposed within an electrical insulation layer disposed within an electrically conductive shield layer, includes attaching an exposed portion of the electrically conductive core at a distal end of the prefabricated miniature coaxial wire to the first electrical connection point, thereby establishing electrical conductivity between the electrically conductive core and the first electrical connection point, depositing a layer of electrically insulating material onto the exposed portion of the electrically conductive core such that the exposed portion of the electrically conductive core and the first electrical connection point is encased in the layer of electrically insulating material, and connecting the electrically conductive shield layer to a second electrical connection point using a connector formed from an electrically conduc

Abstract: A technique facilitates an improved operation of a tool, such as a downhole tool. The tool is operated in a manner which provides a dynamic or cyclical loading. The dynamic or cyclical loading of the tool is sampled by a suitable sensing system at a frequency greater than the frequency of the dynamic or cyclical loading to collect detailed data on the dynamic or cyclical loading. The data is used to adjust the tool in a manner which improves operation of the tool. One technique for adjusting the tool is changing the dynamic or cyclical loading of the tool by adjusting the frequency of the dynamic or cyclical loading.

Abstract: A technique facilitates mechanical and electrical connection between components. The components may be coupled mechanically by a threaded engagement and electrically by first and second electrical couplers. The first and second electrical couplers may each have a plurality of electrical contacts oriented for linear engagement. The electrical contacts of the second electrical coupler are mounted on a first portion of the second electrical coupler which is rotatably received by a second portion to enable linear engagement of the electrical contacts while rotating the components relative to each other to form the mechanical connection.

Abstract: The present application provides methods for decarboxylation of amino acids via imine formation with a catalyst under pressurized, heated, conditions in either a microwave or oil bath, with optional recovery of the catalyst and/or catalyst byproduct.

Abstract: A technique facilitates mechanical and electrical connection between components. The components may be coupled mechanically by a threaded engagement and electrically by first and second electrical couplers. The first and second electrical couplers may each have a plurality of electrical contacts oriented for linear engagement. The electrical contacts of the second electrical coupler are mounted on a first portion of the second electrical coupler which is rotatably received by a second portion to enable linear engagement of the electrical contacts while rotating the components relative to each other to form the mechanical connection.

Abstract: A technique facilitates measuring loads while compensating for the effects of differential pressure. The technique utilizes a load cell comprising a chassis and a sensing element mounted on the chassis. A housing encloses the sensing element in a chamber formed between the chassis and the housing. The housing is connected to the chassis in a manner to transfer loading, e.g. compressive, tensile, and/or torque loading. A pressure compensating piston is positioned within an interior of the chassis and the housing. A plurality of seal points is located in a manner which isolates the sensing element from the effects of differential pressures between the interior and an exterior of the load cell.

Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a front skin having a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion, a core assembly that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers laminated together, and at least a first crush section. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers each include a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion. The front surface of the first layer of the core assembly includes a plurality of scores defined therein. The second layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein and the fourth layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein.

Abstract: A technique facilitates an improved operation of a tool, such as a downhole tool. The tool is operated in a manner which provides a dynamic or cyclical loading. The dynamic or cyclical loading of the tool is sampled by a suitable sensing system at a frequency greater than the frequency of the dynamic or cyclical loading to collect detailed data on the dynamic or cyclical loading. The data is used to adjust the tool in a manner which improves operation of the tool. One technique for adjusting the tool is changing the dynamic or cyclical loading of the tool by adjusting the frequency of the dynamic or cyclical loading.

Abstract: A technique facilitates measuring loads while compensating for the effects of differential pressure. The technique utilizes a load cell comprising a chassis and a sensing element mounted on the chassis. A housing encloses the sensing element in a chamber formed between the chassis and the housing. The housing is connected to the chassis in a manner to transfer loading, e.g. compressive, tensile, and/or torque loading. A pressure compensating piston is positioned within an interior of the chassis and the housing. A plurality of seal points is located in a manner which isolates the sensing element from the effects of differential pressures between the interior and an exterior of the load cell.