Abstract: A control device includes a moving portion, a magnetic element coupled to the moving portion, at least one magnetic sensing circuit responsive to magnetic fields, and at least one magnetic flux pipe structure. The magnetic element may comprise alternating positive and negative sections configured to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic element may be any shape, such as circular, linear, etc. The magnetic sensing circuit may be radially offset from the magnetic element, and the magnetic flux pipe structure may be configured to conduct the magnetic field generated by the magnetic element towards the magnetic sensing circuit. The magnetic element may generate the magnetic field in a first plane, and the magnetic sensing may be responsive to magnetic fields in a second direction that is angularly offset from the first plane. The magnetic flux pipe structure may redirect the magnetic field towards the magnetic sensing circuit in the second direction.

Abstract: A device for hauling fish, the fishing hauler includes a tubular handle, a plurality of tube spacers, and a plurality of beads, and a closed loop of filament extending through the tubular handle, the plurality of tube spacers, and the plurality of beads, wherein a pattern of one tube spacer of the plurality of tube spacers followed by two beads of the plurality of beads is repeated between the two opposing ends of the tubular handle; and a fish clip connected to the filament between each said two beads, whereby said pattern maintains the fish clips in a spaced apart relation along the filament.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and system for formation fluid sampling. In at least some embodiments, the method includes pumping formation fluid from a public flow line of a downhole tool via a private flow line into a detachable sample chamber. The method also includes isolating the private flow line from the public flow line. The method also includes collecting measurements of the formation fluid in the private flow line. The method also includes associating the measurements with the detachable sample chamber.

Abstract: A location of a cut and an amount of force to be used in a pull operation for a plug & abandonment (P&A) operation can be determined. Measurements of at least one characteristic of fluids and solids disposed in an annulus defined between a casing and a wall of a wellbore can be received. A total fluid and solid friction force drag can be determined using hydrostatic force that is determined from the measurements. A mechanical friction force drag can be determined based on a weight of the casing. The mechanical friction force drag and the total fluid and solid friction force drag can be used to determine a friction factor. The friction factor can be used to determine a depth location at which to cut the casing and a pull force for pulling the casing from the wellbore in the P&A operation.

Abstract: A location of a cut and an amount of force to be used in a pull operation for a plug & abandonment (P&A) operation can be determined. Measurements of at least one characteristic of fluids and solids disposed in an annulus defined between a casing and a wall of a wellbore can be received. A total fluid and solid friction force drag can be determined using hydrostatic force that is determined from the measurements. A mechanical friction force drag can be determined based on a weight of the casing. The mechanical friction force drag and the total fluid and solid friction force drag can be used to determine a friction factor. The friction factor can be used to determine a depth location at which to cut the casing and a pull force for pulling the casing from the wellbore in the P&A operation.

Abstract: A natural non-alcoholic beverage product, comprising two or more natural fruit flavours extracted and concentrated from two or more fruits, one or more natural botanical flavours extracted and concentrated from parts of one or more plants and at least one of a natural spice flavour, a natural unrefined sweetener, and a natural unrefined salt.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for analyzing a sample of fluid extracted from a hydrocarbon-producing geological formation to detect a quantitative amount of hydrogen sulfide or disclosed. The systems methods and devices involve including a scavenger within a sample compartment to react with the hydrogen sulfide therein. The concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the sample may be derived as a function of the amount of scavenger remaining in the sample after reaction with hydrogen sulfide, an amount of byproduct of a reaction between the scavenger and the hydrogen sulfide, or an amount of hydrogen sulfide as measured following a secondary reaction that releases the hydrogen sulfide from the scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation in the oral cavity, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of gingivitis and/or peridontitis. In particular, the present invention relates to microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use as probiotic agents for forming co-aggregates with microorganisms associated with gingivitis and/or peridontitis. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising one or more of the probiotic microorganisms as active agents as well as a method of production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions for altering the composition of oral biofilms so that the proportion of microorganisms, which are detrimental to oral health, is reduced while the proportion of health-promoting microorganisms is increased. Furthermore, oral care products comprising the composition according to the invention in an amount sufficient to alter the composition of oral biofilms to promote dental health are provided.

Abstract: The blade support apparatus involves storing and transporting helicopter blades until the blades are needed for reassembly to the helicopter. The blade support apparatus comprises a lid, a container, a root attachment, and a plurality of attachment bars. One end of the helicopter blade is the root. The blade root is secured to the root plug. A multiplicity of supports secure the container to a transport. The height and angle of each blade in the container can be adjusted, enabling them to conform to the blade curvature which spirals from the blade root to the tip of the blade. Height adjustment to a helicopter blade is achieved by a plurality of contoured pads mounted in the container at varying points along the helicopter blade. Angle adjustment is achieved by a plurality of pivot supports mounted in the container at varying points along the helicopter blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a certain microorganism for altering the composition of oral biofilms, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries and/or periodontal disease. In particular, the present invention relates to a microorganism for use as a probiotic agent for altering the bacterial composition of oral biofilms derived from saliva, preferably for reducing the proportions of Gram-negative anaerobic genera and/or increasing the proportions of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic genera. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising the microorganism as probiotic agents as well as a method of production thereof.

Abstract: The blade support apparatus relates to capturing and stabilizing airfoils such as helicopter blades to enable ground transport without requiring removal of airfoils or blades with the blade support apparatus and blades in a protective container. The blade support apparatus captures and stabilizes helicopter blades utilizing a support frame with vertical and radial adjustable supports. These supports have contoured padded cradles and means of adjusting the height and angle of the cradles to match the profile being captured. The blade support apparatus enables loading, transport, and unloading of the airfoils for transport in a separate blade container which may either be stand alone or attaches to a helicopter transport apparatus. An alternate embodiment utilizes a support frame which is vertically and radially adjustable. Within the support frame are the same contoured padded swivel cradles which also adjust to the height and angle of the profile being captured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation in the oral cavity, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries and/or periodontal disease. In particular, the present invention relates to microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use as an anti-inflammatory agent in the oral cavity for reducing or inhibiting the release of certain inflammatory factors. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising one or more of the microorganisms as probiotic agents as well as a method of production thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for analyzing a sample of fluid extracted from a hydrocarbon-producing geological formation to detect a quantitative amount of hydrogen sulfide or disclosed. The systems methods and devices involve including a scavenger within a sample compartment to react with the hydrogen sulfide therein. The concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the sample may be derived as a function of the amount of scavenger remaining in the sample after reaction with hydrogen sulfide, an amount of byproduct of a reaction between the scavenger and the hydrogen sulfide, or an amount of hydrogen sulfide as measured following a secondary reaction that releases the hydrogen sulfide from the scavenger.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for analyzing a sample of fluid extracted from a hydrocarbon-producing geological formation to detect a quantitative amount of hydrogen sulfide or disclosed. The systems methods and devices involve including a scavenger within a sample compartment to react with the hydrogen sulfide therein. The concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the sample may be derived as a function of the amount of scavenger remaining in the sample after reaction with hydrogen sulfide, an amount of byproduct of a reaction between the scavenger and the hydrogen sulfide, or an amount of hydrogen sulfide as measured following a secondary reaction that releases the hydrogen sulfide from the scavenger.

Abstract: The blade support apparatus relates to capturing and stabilizing airfoils such as helicopter blades to enable ground transport without requiring removal of airfoils or blades with the blade support apparatus and blades in a protective container. The blade support apparatus captures and stabilizes helicopter blades utilizing a support frame with vertical and radial adjustable supports. These supports have contoured padded cradles and means of adjusting the height and angle of the cradles to match the profile being captured. The blade support apparatus enables loading, transport, and unloading of the airfoils for transport in a separate blade container which may either be stand alone or attaches to a helicopter transport apparatus. An alternate embodiment utilizes a support frame which is vertically and radially adjustable. Within the support frame are the same contoured padded swivel cradles which also adjust to the height and angle of the profile being captured.

Abstract: An optic for a head mounted display having a first concave surface, a convex surface, and a second concave surface. The first concave surface receives light incident to its surface and transmits the light. The convex surface reflects light. The second concave surface reflects the light transmitted by the first concave surface and transmits the light reflected by the convex surface so that the light reflected by the convex surface travels through the second concave surface and is emitted outwardly.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for analyzing a sample of fluid extracted from a hydrocarbon-producing geological formation to detect a quantitative amount of hydrogen sulfide or disclosed. The systems methods and devices involve including a scavenger within a sample compartment to react with the hydrogen sulfide therein. The concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the sample may be derived as a function of the amount of scavenger remaining in the sample after reaction with hydrogen sulfide, an amount of byproduct of a reaction between the scavenger and the hydrogen sulfide, or an amount of hydrogen sulfide as measured following a secondary reaction that releases the hydrogen sulfide from the scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation in the oral cavity, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries and/or periodontal disease. In particular, the present invention relates to microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use as an anti-inflammatory agent in the oral cavity for reducing or inhibiting the release of certain inflammatory factors. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising one or more of the microorganisms as probiotic agents as well as a method of production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation in the oral cavity, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of gingivitis and/or peridontitis. In particular, the present invention relates to microorganisms or mixtures thereof for use as probiotic agents for forming co-aggregates with microorganisms associated with gingivitis and/or peridontitis. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising one or more of the probiotic microorganisms as active agents as well as a method of production thereof.