Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for automatically correcting for depth errors in measurements taken from a drill-string during the drilling phase of the construction of a hydrocarbon wellbore. The correction is based on a stress profile which in turn is based on the states of the drilling rig, drill string description length spec, borehole description trajectory, friction factor and weight on bit.

Abstract: A suspension device for a lowerable luggage stowage compartment has at least one spring element for assisting the movement of the compartment into a closed position against the force of gravity, and at least one damping element for damping the movement of the compartment into an opened position. A weight detector detects the weight of the compartment, and at least one additional spring element can be actuated based on the detected weight of the compartment. A retention device is provided for fixing the additional spring element. The suspension device provides a compartment that is easy to handle and easy to close even when fully loaded.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead luggage container (1), particularly for airlines, comprising a reinforcing structure (11) which is connected to the container (1) and which is disposed essentially in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the container (1), and at least one device (5) for suspension on a carrying structure (2) of the plane. In order to create a container (1) which can be subjected to relatively high static strain without running the risk that the container (1) will fall on the passengers sitting below, while at the same time reducing technical complexity in production and reducing the weight of the container, at least one respective rigid connecting element (17) is arranged to the side of the container (1) between the reinforcing structure (11) and the suspension device (5) in a substantially vertical manner with respect to the longitudinal extension of the container (1).

Abstract: A carrying or guiding device for aircraft components, in particular for landing flaps arranged on an aircraft wing, including a carrier having a substantially U-shaped section with substantially parallel side walls, and a cover plate arranged at the open side. To minimize weight, facilitate manufacture and mounting, and provide sufficient strength, the carrier and the cover plate are made of fiber reinforced plastic, in particular of carbon fiber (CF) reinforced plastic. The connection between the carrier and the cover plate and any possible connecting elements is preferably provided by gluing and, possibly, by additional rivet or screw connections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device for lowerable luggage stowage compartments (21) comprising at least one spring element (1) for assisting the movement of the compartment (21) into its closed position contrary to gravity, and at least one damping element (2) for damping the movement of the compartment (21) into its opened position, and comprising a means for detecting the weight of the compartment (21) and at least one additional spring element (25) capable of being activated or switched over in dependence on the detected weight of the compartment (21), a retention device (13, 36) being provided for fixing the at least one additional spring element (25), as well as to a lowerable luggage stowage compartment (21) comprising such a suspension device.

Abstract: A vehicle user can request emergency or roadside assistance from a response center by activating a button in the vehicle. The global positioning system is used to continuously store the vehicle location. A cellular telephone network is used to contact a response center and transfer a data string via modem containing information to assist the response center in acting on the request. Prior to attempting dialing of the cellular transceiver, a command or set of commands places the cellular transceiver into an unrestricted operating mode to provide the greatest probability of completing a call from the vehicle to the response center and from the response center to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle user can request emergency or roadside assistance from a response center by activating a button in the vehicle. The global positioning system is used to continuously store the vehicle location. A cellular telephone network is used to contact a response center and transfer a data string via modem containing information to assist the response center in acting on the request. Predetermined information concerning system operation is stored in a non-volatile memory during an activation for diagnostic purposes. Data is written in two groups at respective times during an activation, and a status flag indicates whether both groups were successfully written to memory.

Abstract: A vehicle user can request emergency or roadside assistance from a response center by activating a button in the vehicle. The global positioning system is used to continuously store the vehicle location. A cellular telephone network is used to contact a response center and transfer a data string via modem containing information to assist the response center in acting on the request. The response center sends a termination tone to the vehicle upon satisfactory completion of the request. If the vehicle loses contact with the response center prior to receiving the termination tone, it attempts to reestablish communication with the response center.

Abstract: A vehicle user can request emergency or roadside assistance from a response center by activating a button in the vehicle. The global positioning system is used to continuously store the vehicle location. A cellular telephone network is used to contact a response center and transfer a data string via modem containing information to assist the response center in acting on the request. The vehicle installed system initiates an automatic call-in to the response center if the elapsed time since the last successful connection with the response center is greater than a predetermined time. Data is transmitted during the automatic call-in that identifies the vehicle and verifies to the response center that a particular system is operative.