Abstract: A reactor structure has a heat transfer layer stacking construction with a stack of heat-conductive plate elements which, alternating in the stacking direction, bound one catalyst-filled reactor layer and one tempering layer respectively, adjacent plate elements being connected in a fluid-tight manner on at least two closed side areas. The plate elements on the closed side areas are bent in a U-shape and are arranged with U-side flanks which rest against one another in the stack such that the reactor layers have a larger height than the tempering layers. In addition or as an alternative, heat-conductive corrugated ribs are inserted at least in the reactor layers which are higher than the tempering layers.

Abstract: Heat exchanger (1) provided with a housing (2) having a core (3). The core (3) comprises a series of plate-shaped fins (10) placed at least almost parallel to each other, in which each fin (10) is provided with pipe openings (13), and bundle of pipes (8) for passing a first heat exchange medium. Each of the pipes (8) extends through respective pipe openings (13) of respective fins (10). The housing (2) is provided with an inlet (5) and an outlet (7) for passing a second heat exchange medium through the housing (2). At least one of the fins (10) is further provided with mix openings (20). Preferably at least one of the fins (10) is further provided with local elevations (23). Preferably between the core (3) and the housing (2) a strip (14), preferably of springy material, has been arranged for reducing leakage between the core (3) and the housing (2).

Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle contains a heat exchanger with a heat-exchanger tube that features a profiled central channel and outer channels grouped around the central channel. This heat-exchanger tube is suitable for the construction of counterflow heat exchangers. For this purpose, the heat-exchanger tube is to be cut to corresponding lengths and provided with corresponding end pieces. Such heat exchangers have proven to be light, pressure resistant, and effective.

Abstract: A heater, especially a liquid fuel-operated water heater(10) or air heater of a motor vehicle in the form of an auxiliary heater or a parking heater has a housing jacket (1) and a heat exchanger (2) as well as with a control device (11) for regulating or monitoring the heating operation via at least one temperature sensor (3), especially a regulating temperature sensor and/or overheating sensor. The temperature sensor (3) is arranged on the underside of a control device bottom plate (4) facing the temperature sensor (3) on the housing jacket (1), wherein the temperature sensor (3) extends through an opening of the housing jacket (1), especially a water jacket, in the direction of the heat exchanger (2) and is preferably pretensioned by a spring. As a result, the temperature sensor can be mounted on the control device bottom plate already during the manufacture of the control device and finally mounted together with the control device bottom plate rapidly and reliably.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heating may be controlled such that at least a selected amount of a total organic carbon content of the hydrocarbon material in the formation may be converted into formation fluids.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coiled tubing injector head comprised of a plurality of endless chains, each of which are at least three links wide, that are positioned around a plurality of sprockets and/or idler rollers within the injector head. The invention further comprises a plurality of gripper assemblies that are positioned around the middle links of the endless chains. The present invention further comprises a bearing skate positioned within the injector head, the bearing skate be comprised of a plurality of bearings in a staggered configuration, the bearings being adapted for rolling engagement with a portion of the gripper assemblies. The invention further comprises an injector head comprised of a plurality of halves, each of said halves being coupled to a positioning bar, said positioning bar having a plurality of openings formed therein, said openings adapted for use in varying the distance between said first and second halves.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic actuator adapted for use in downhole well applications that enables control of several hydraulic devices from a single control line.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining permeability of a subterranean formation is provided. The apparatus and method comprise a work string, at least one selectively extendable member mounted on the work string to isolate a portion of the annular space between the work string and borehole. A predetermined distance proportional to the radius of a control port separates at least two ports in the work string. A sensor operatively associated with each port is mounted in the work string for measuring at least one characteristic such as pressure of the fluid in the isolated section.

Abstract: A method, of logging a borehole, for use in a cased oil well for detecting the gas/oil or water/oil contact in a hydrocarbon reservoir, using a neutron capture technique to detect one or more properties of fluid includes comparing the count rates from two or more radiation detectors spaced at respective first and second distances from an isotopic source of continuous neutron radiation. The contact detection criteria are arranged to be substantially independent of borehole fluid characteristics.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. A formation to be treated may produce a relatively large amount of condensable hydrocarbons and/or a relatively large amount of non-condensable hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons within the formation may have a relatively low initial elemental oxygen weight percentage.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. The portion may be allowed or forced to cool after mixture production is ended. Carbon dioxide may be stored within the portion.

Abstract: A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. After pyrolysis, the portion may be heated to a synthesis gas production temperature. A synthesis gas producing fluid may be introduced into the portion to generate synthesis gas. Synthesis gas may be produced from the formation in a batch manner or in a substantially continuous manner.

Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.

Abstract: Discharge of fluid into or suction of fluid from the boundary region around such structures as offshore marine elements and moored marine vessels to reduce fluid current induced stress to marine elements and low frequency oscillations of moored vessels due to waves and wind striking the vessel is disclosed.

Abstract: A ball valve assembly has a lower support, an upper seat, a spherical ball, and linkages for rotating the ball. The lower support has a spherical support surface for the ball. The lower support also has a pair of guides for maintaining alignment of the ball and seat to prevent contact with the linkages. The upper seat has a skirt with a spherical inner surface having grooves for contacting the ball. The skirt and grooves seal and ensure alignment of the ball. The grooves also assist in the retention of lubricant to reduce friction. An optional insert is located in the skirt for low pressure sealing from below and above. Finally, the skirt has a pair of openings to provide relief for the operating links, and flat structures against which the guides of the lower support may restrain rotation of the upper support.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic actuator adapted for use in downhole well applications that enables control of several hydraulic devices from a single control line.

Abstract: A pressure maintenance assembly for a domestic water well system. The assembly comprises a pressure maintenance valve having an inlet side and an outlet side, a pressure tank in fluidic communication with the outlet side, and a calibrated bypass. When the valve is closed, the calibrated bypass provides fluidic communication between the inlet side and the outlet side. The size of the calibrated bypass and the pressure tank are adapted and constructed to permit a flow rate between the inlet side and the outlet side that will fill the pressure tank in a time interval less than twice the time required to pump a volume of water that will dissipate heat generated by the pump when it is turned on.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic actuator adapted for use in downhole well applications that enables control of several hydraulic devices from a single control line.

Abstract: A support bracket includes a cylindrical portion sized to have a skid inserted therethrough, and a receiving portion sized to receive a handlebar. The cylindrical portion and the receiving portion are formed by bending a single plate in two. The plate includes a groove portion formed centrally thereof, right and left flat plate portions positioned rightwardly and leftwardly of said groove portion, right and left curved portions protruding outwardly from the right and left flat plate portions, respectively, and right and left connection portions protruding outwardly from the right and left curved portions, respectively. The right and left flat plate portions include right and left projecting portions, respectively. The right and left flat plate portions are reinforced by the right and left projecting portions. When the plate is bent in two, the flat plate portions are joined together to form the groove portion into the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A first switching member, having a claw portion engageable with a claw portion of a first gear, is slidably mounted on a crank shaft without causing any relative rotation therebetween. A first urging member resiliently urges the first switching member so that the claw portion of the first switching member is engaged with the claw portion of the first gear. A second switching member, having a claw portion engageable with a claw portion of a second gear, is slidably mounted on an intermediate shaft without causing any relative rotation therebetween. A second urging member resiliently urges the second switching member so that the claw portion of the second switching member is engaged with the claw portion of the second gear.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave isolation apparatus is provided for use in household multi-outlets, which apparatus includes an electromagnetic wave detecting circuit for sensing induced electromagnetic waves generated in the home or office and generating an output signal responsive to a predetermined level of the induced electromagnetic waves. An electromagnetic wave isolation circuit is provided, in response to the output signal of the detecting circuit to generate an output signal for driving a lamp which indicates the presence of electromagnetic waves and subsequently for driving a switch which enables one of AC output lines to be connected with the circuitry ground of the multi-outlet. A switching circuit is also included for activating a second switch provided in each of the AC output lines in response to the output signal of the isolation circuit. A resistor is connected between the circuitry ground and the ground terminal of the power cord of the multi-outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for manufacturing electromagnetic interference shields for use around access panels and doors in electronic equipment enclosures and elsewhere. The shields may include an electrically nonconductive substrate in combination with an electrically conductive element. In one embodiment, the method may use vapor deposition, plating, or painting techniques for depositing a conductive layer on the substrate surface. In another embodiment the method may use foam-forming to intersperse conductive elements within the substrate. The conductive layer and conductive elements provide effective shielding and grounding functions, and the substrate provides elastic compliancy and resiliency to the shield.

Abstract: A metal shield case which encloses a circuit board 11 on which an electronic circuit part is mounted, shielding electromagnetic wave disturbance, wherein a tongue 15 is provided in a case cover 12a by a cutout in correspondence with a heat generating part 10 mounted on the circuit board 11, the tongue 15 being held in press contact with the heat generating part 10 to allow the heat of the heat generating part to escape to the shield case through the tongue, thereby achieving a heat dissipating effect.

Abstract: A transparent electromagnetic radiation shielding/near infrared cutting material and a method of producing are disclosed. The material comprises an identical and matched mesh-pattern transparent electromagnetic radiation shield layer having at least one of black layer/metallic layer or a metallic layer/black layer or a black layer/metallic layer/black layer; and a transparent near infrared cut layer. The transparent electromagnetic radiation shield layer and the transparent near infrared cut layer being laminated with a contact therebetween on a transparent base material.

Abstract: A flexible raceway arrangement for routing power and/or communication cabling to a work area. The raceway arrangement includes an elongate support member which mounts thereon a plurality of raceway covers arranged along the support member in side-by-side relation with one another to define an elongate raceway run. The individual side covers are pivotably openable to provide access to cabling within the interior thereof.

Abstract: A waterproof enclosure (100) for electrical devices includes a front frame (114), a base plate (116), and a roof assembly (118) attached to a component mounting section (120). Front frame (114) extends from the front of component mounting section (120), and includes doors (122) for protecting electrical components mounted within the component mounting section (120). Roof assembly (118) is attached to the top of front frame (114) and component mounting section (120) for preventing the ingress moisture into front frame (114) and component mounting section (120). Roof assembly (118) includes ventilation channels (124, 126, 128, 130) disposed along the length of caps (132, 134, 136) to increase air flow through the enclosure (100) for cooling the electrical components mounted therein.

Abstract: A Ball Grid Array (BGA) semiconductor package with exposed base layer includes a base layer having an opening portion in the center thereof and formed with a plurality of holes about the opening portion. A plurality of leads are attached to a second surface of the base layer and each of the leads is connected to a corresponding hole in the base layer. A semiconductor chip is attached and electrically connected to the leads. The semiconductor chip and the leads are covered by an encapsulant formed by an encapsulating compound, leaving a first surface of the base layer exposed. A plurality of solder balls are planted in the holes in the base layer, which are electrically bonded to the leads so as to electrically connect the semiconductor chip to external devices. In this BGA semiconductor package, the leads together with the base layer are used as a substrate for the semiconductor chip to attach thereto. Therefore, there is no need of costly BGA substrate.

Abstract: Aspects for easing separation of an integrated circuit device during removal of the integrated circuit device from a device package are described. In an exemplary method aspect, the method includes removing underfill material between the integrated circuit device and the device package with an ultrasonic acid wash. The method further includes performing device extraction to remove the integrated circuit device from the device package.

Abstract: An electronic package includes a substrate having a contact pad thereon, a reformable member such as a solder ball positioned on the contact pad, and an elastic member positioned around the reformable member. The elastic member exerts a girdling force on the reformable member so that when the reformable member is softened, the elastic member elongates the reformable member. This elongation accommodates thermal and other stresses between the foregoing substrate and another substrate joined at the free end of the reformable member. An apparatus is also provided for positioning the elastic member on and around the reformable member.

Abstract: A tape bonding system may include a tape and a lead coupled to the tape. The lead may have a stress relief formed along its length which is adapted to relieve stresses and strains arising from differential thermal expansion of the materials to which the tape is coupled. The lead may have a first portion supported by the tape and a second portion which is unsupported by the tape due to an opening in the tape. The unsupported portion of the tape may be deflected to make contact with a bond pad. In this configuration, the lead may accommodate differential thermal expansion by cantilevered beam displacements. In addition, due to the provision of a stress relief, the beam can respond in a totally different rotational displacement to compressive stresses parallel to the surfaces of the integrated circuit elements being joined.

Abstract: Electric apparatus having distinct electric terminals has an input power terminal of electrically insulating material, including a base of electric insulating material having a first electric terminal base portion and a second electric base portion spaced from that first electric base portion, and a barrier wall of insulating material on that base acting as an isolator between the first and second electric terminals on these base portions, and preferably also as a standoff for a protective cover. A plurality of electric fuse holders in that or other electric apparatus may be mounted in mutually spaced relationship, and a heat sink including a frame around that plurality of mutually spaced electric fuse holders is in heat-transfer relationship with these electric fuse holders, and includes a cross-piece between each adjacent pair of the mutually spaced electric fuse holders.

Abstract: A shield case includes first and second side plates formed by blanking a metal sheet. Between the first side plate and the second side plate, two shield plates are formed connected to the side plates through connecting portions. One shield plate has, in one end edge, a protuberance and, in the other end edge, a shield plate formed through a connecting portion. Bending allowances are formed respectively in the first and second side plate in areas between the connecting portions. During assembling, the bending allowances of the first and second side plates are bent inward between the shield plates.

Abstract: A reflow encapsulant is used with substrate and an electronic device. The encapsulant is configured to cure when the assembly is heated so as to reflow solder bumps connecting the substrate and electronic device. The encapsulant includes inorganic filler in an amount of 8% to 20% by weight. The amount of filler provided is sufficiently high to lower the CTE of the encapsulant so as to enhance cured material properties and prevent undue expansion and solder joint damage, but low enough so that the solder joints are not affected by filler particles during reflow.

Abstract: A ceramic electronic component comprising external electrodes having first electrode layers containing at least a noble metal, cuprous oxide, and glass ingredient electrically connected to internal electrodes comprising a noble metal. As the ceramic electronic components, for example, a multi-layer ceramic capacitor, multi-layer varistor, multi-layer dielectric resonator, multi-layer piezoelectric element, etc. may be mentioned.

Abstract: There is provided an adapter for mounting electronic equipment, such as telecommunications switching equipment, to a rack. The adapter is configured to comply with industry standards, such as the Electronic Industries Association standards, that prescribe how electronic equipment should be mounted and installed. The adapter also protects and guides fiber optic cables connecting a communications network to electronic circuitry units which form part of the electronic equipment. In compliance with Bellcore standards, the adapter provides means for bend radius control which ensures that the fiber optic cable does not have a bend radius of less than one inch as it is dressed between the electronic circuitry units and the communications network. A cable cavity defined by the adapter is intended to minimize that fiber optic cable contained therein catches on the equipment and clothing of service personnel.

Abstract: This electric wiring harness sheath (10) for a flat electric wiring harness of a motor vehicle door module is intended to lie, according to the shape of the door lining (4), against this door lining. The sheath (10) comprises at least two first areas (63) with high rigidity lying against more or less straight parts (30, 32, 34) of the lining, these being connected by a second area (62) with lower rigidity lying against a bent part of the lining, the second area forming a hinge when the sheath is fitted. The rigidity of the first and second areas is high enough for the sheath to more or less maintain its shape under the effect of its self-weight when its cross section is arranged more or less vertically.

Abstract: A method is described for joining electrically conducting members using an apparatus having a pin typically formed of a material harder than the electrically conducting members. The apparatus causes the pin to rotate at high speeds between the electrically conducting members, wherein the rotating pin causes a portion of material from each electrically conducting member to plasticize and solidify a joint. By translating the apparatus along the joint, the pair of electrically conducting members can be joined without requiring the inclusion of additional filler material.

Abstract: A connector for repairing and connecting at least one section of a first electrical cable having an outer surface, an interior end, an exterior end, and a central conductor portion. The connector includes a sleeve having first and second open ends, and a hollow interior to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. The connector also includes a port providing fluid communication with the hollow interior of the sleeve and into the central conductor portion of the first electrical cable. The sleeve is capable of receiving and forming a fluid-tight seal with the interior end of the first electrical cable.

Abstract: A cable (and heat sink) for radiating heat includes a heat conducting and radiating member for conducting heat in a longitudinal direction of the cable and radiating the conducted heat. The heat sink includes the cable for radiating heat, and a heat connecting member for thermally connecting a heat generator to the cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulated conductor (30) for high-voltage windings in electric machines and to a method of adapting the same. The insulated conductor comprises a number of strands (12), a first semi-conductive layer (14) surrounding the strands (12), a first insulating layer (16) surrounding the first semi-conductive layer (14) and a second semi-conductive layer (18) surrounding the first insulating layer (16), which second semi-conductive layer (18) is earthed at at least two different points along the insulated conductor (30). The electric contact in the second semi-conductive layer (18) is broken (20) between each pair of earthed points At said breaks (20) in the second semi-conductive layer (18) a device (24, 26) is arranged to reduce amplification of the electric field strength at said breaks (20).

Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial cable bundle interconnecting a base and display in a notebook computer. The cable bundle includes outer cable layers surrounding a bundle of multiple cables. Each of the multiple cables includes a center conductor that is a 40 AWG wire surrounded by a dielectric medium. On top of the dielectric medium is a twisted served shield helically wrapped around the dielectric medium and the center core conductor.

Abstract: In a flat cable having a linear portion in at least a part thereof, an improved construction of the linear portion is disclosed. The linear portion comprises: a plurality of insulated conductors juxtaposed to one another with adjacent insulated conductors other being adhered to each other to provide an integral insulative layer having on its surface crest portions and root portions; and a resin tape applied to the surface of the integral insulative layer so as to conform to the shape of the surface of the integral insulative layer having crest portions and root portions. In the production of this flat cable, a plurality of insulated conductors, together with a resin tape, are feed into a mold in its grooves.

Abstract: In a conductive foil, for the conductive connection of electrical/electronic components, the foil including an elastically malleable, non-conductive carrier foil strip on which a plurality of printed circuit traces are arranged, insulated to the outside and running next to each other in the longitudinal direction of the carrier foil strip, in order to ensure that the conductive foil can be bent in a lasting two- or three-dimensional shape. The conductive foil is provided with at least one lastingly malleable shaping element that is insulated from the printed circuit traces and that runs in the longitudinal direction of the carrier foil strip.

Abstract: An insulated electrical conductor with preserved functionality in case of fire comprises a metallic conductor, a first glass and/or mica containing layer, which is applied to the conductor, and a second plastic layer sheathing the first layer. The first layer consists of at least two longitudinally introduced strips (2, 3) of glass and/or mica applied to the conductor, the width of which is selected such that the strips (2, 3) overlap by at least 50%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compositions of matter and articles of manufacture comprising SWNTs as nanometer scale conducting rods dispersed in an electrically-insulating matrix. These compositions of matter have novel and useful electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties including applications in antennas, electromagnetic and electro-optic devices, and high-toughness materials. Other compositions of matter and articles of manufacture are disclosed, including polymer-coated and polymer wrapped single-wall nanotubes (SWNTs), small ropes of polymer-coated and polymer-wrapped SWNTs and materials comprising same. This composition provides one embodiment of the SWNT conducting-rod composite mentioned above, and also enables creation of high-concentration suspensions of SWNTs and compatibilization of SWNTs with polymeric matrices in composite materials.

Abstract: A low-modulus-of-elasticity flexible adhesive interposer substrate has high aspect ratio via conductors to which an electronic device, such as a semiconductor chip or die or other component, is attached, e.g., for a high density electronic package. A method for making the flexible adhesive interposer substrate includes etching a sheet of metal to form the high aspect ratio via conductors which are held in position by a sheet or layer of a molecularly flexible adhesive. The via conductors may be built up to even greater aspect ratio. Such flexible interposer may include high aspect ratio via conductors for a plurality of similar or different electronic devices.

Abstract: An interconnect structure and barrier layer for electrical interconnections is described incorporating a layer of TaN in the hexagonal phase between a first material such as Cu and a second material such as Al, W, and PbSn. A multilayer of TaN in the hexagonal phase and Ta in the alpha phase is also described as a barrier layer. The invention overcomes the problem of Cu diffusion into materials desired to be isolated during temperature anneal at 500° C.

Abstract: Described is a method for the production of an insulated stator winding for rotating electrical machines, in particular, direct current machines and alternating current machines, whereby an insulated stator winding is produced that ensures adequate insulation over the intended life span of the electrical machine. The insulated stator winding is constructed of at least one electrically conductive conductor bar (2) with an essentially rectangular cross-section, whereby at least one electrically insulating shrink-on sleeve (64) with an essentially rectangular cross-section is applied to the periphery of the conductor bar (2) and then shrunk onto it.

Abstract: A nonlinear dielectric element in which degradation of nonlinear characteristics in an electric field-electric charge is not likely to occur and a large pulse voltage can be reliably achieved is provided. It is composed of an element body of a dielectric ceramic exhibiting nonlinear behavior in an electric field-electric charge, electrodes formed on the top face and bottom face, respectively, of the element main body, and insulation layers formed so as to cover from the neighborhood of the rims of the electrodes to each of the outer regions of the top face and the bottom face, the electrodes contain a conductive component and barium oxide borosilicate glass, and the insulation layers containing barium oxide borosilicate glass.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement in a CF card casing structure comprising at least a cover plate having a metal sheet surrounded by and fixed to an insert-molded frame, a counter cover plate of metal sheet and a receptacle connector. The insert-molded frame has catch slots made therein; and the counter cover plate has serrated latch pieces integrally connected thereto. Each latch piece is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding catch slot for detachably fastening the cover plate to the counter cover plate, thereby providing an integral assembly.