Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an LCD device having an improved substrate bonding apparatus, in which substrate loading and unloading processes are performed at the same time, thereby decreasing manufacturing time.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatic feeding of elongated sheet stock from a stamping station into a roll forming station in a window component production line includes a transfer mechanism, a feed mechanism and a controller. The transfer mechanism is between the stamping station and the roll forming station. The feed mechanism is positioned at an entrance to the roll forming station. The controller is in communication with the stamping station, the transfer mechanism and the feed mechanism. The controller is programmed to engage stock material that extends from the stamping station with the transfer mechanism, transfer the stock material paid out by the stamping station to the feed mechanism, and drive the feed mechanism to feed the elongated sheet stock into the roll forming station.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide an apparatus and method for applying a tape such as a seam tape onto a surface such as a roof. The apparatus may include one or more supply wheels and a powered or motorized paper or backing wheel having one or more collapsible or moveable paper or backing hinge bars. The hinge bars may be moved to a standing position to wind up paper or backing produced by the supply wheels when the tape is applied onto the surface, and may be moved to a collapsed position to allow the paper or backing be removed from the paper or backing wheel.

Abstract: A method of binding a stack of printed sheets includes the step of consecutively conveying the sheets through an adhesive application station. One part of a two-part adhesive is applied to one side of each sheet and another part of the two-part adhesive is applied to an opposite side of each sheet at the adhesive application station. The sheets are stacked in alignment on a support tray. The sheets are then pressed together to activate the two-part adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a non-woven fabric made from a web having a combination of synthetic and/or blend of synthetic and natural fibers by fiber fusing or melting one or more surfaces with a flame or high heat from a burner heat source to eliminate or reduce the use of latex or other binders and low melt fibers. A first burner is positioned opposite a first roll around which the web passes, and the first burner applies a flame or heats the first surface. A second burner appropriately displaced from the first burner is positioned opposite a second roller around which the web passes and the second burner applies a flame or heats a second surface of the web. A blade or alternately a cylindrical assembly is positioned adjacent to each burner for flattening the melted fibers.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a thin dielectric film, a thin dielectric film formed according to the method, and a system including the thin dielectric film.

Abstract: A temporary protective coating is provided over a coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating is preferably applied in solid form (i.e., as opposed to liquid form) so that no significant curing is needed. Moreover, the temporary protective coating can be easily removed by simply peeling it off. In certain example embodiments, the temporary protective coating is applied after heat treatment and is removed by peeling it off before the coated substrate is coupled to another substrate to form a window unit such as an IG window unit or a laminated vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A method of using the identification apparatus of the present invention comprising the steps of: providing an identification apparatus, applying indicia to the form imprinted surface of the flat planar sheet, affixing the tag to apparel, removing the tag from apparel, washing the surface of the adhesive with water and reaffixing the tag to apparel.

Abstract: A process is provided for stabilizing a uniaxial fibrous structure comprising: a) positioning a reinforcing fibrous mesh across the uniaxial fibrous structure on the surface of the fibrous structure; b) activating the adhesive of the fibrous mesh from step a); c) and thereby producing a stabilized uniaxial fibrous structure. A process is also provided that comprises producing a composite, multi-layer, high strength laminate from such a stabilized uniaxial fibrous structure or from a fibrous tape.

Abstract: A protective article such as a glove, sock or vest and the method of making same that is easy to don, is comfortable to wear and, at the same time, due to the incorporation of a novel membrane within which the highly adsorptive super-activated carbon particles are embedded, provides substantial protection to the user against exposure from hazardous chemical vapors. A unique feature of the method of the invention for making the protective articles of the invention is the novel step of incorporating highly adsorptive super-activated carbon particles within a thin polyurethane membrane in a manner such that the adsorptive properties of the activated carbon particles remain substantially undiminished.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for making an absorbent structure, an absorbent core and a wrapsheet are arranged in an unwrapped configuration with a first face of the absorbent core facing a first face of the wrapsheet, and with the absorbent core disposed laterally between laterally opposite side margins of the wrapsheet such that the side margins of the wrapsheet extend laterally outward beyond the side edges of the absorbent core. Gas is directed to flow over the first and second faces of the wrapsheet at the lateral side margins thereof in a direction which moves the lateral side margins of the wrapsheet from the unwrapped configuration around the side edges of the absorbent core and over at least a portion of the second face of the absorbent core to define a wrapped configuration of the wrapsheet.

Abstract: A waste removal laminate layering rapid prototyping machine that embodies mold-releasing paper positioned atop a platform, and a press unit press that binds the mold-releasing paper onto a previous layer of the mold-releasing paper. A protective membrane is torn away from a topmost layer of the mold-releasing paper, whereupon a slicing unit cuts the topmost layer of the mold-releasing paper after having the protective membrane torn away into a preset shape, thereafter the protective membrane is returned, and is press bound atop the topmost layer of the mold-releasing paper, thereby allowing the waste material to adhere to the protective membrane. An adhesive failure unit causes interior waste material of the topmost layer of the mold-releasing paper to lose adhesiveness, thereby disabling from adhering to the previous layer of the mold-releasing paper. By repeating the aforementioned step, manufacturing of products provided with internally complex shapes is achieved.

Abstract: Method and device for equipping containers as well as containers with a circumferential label which encloses the container circumference, where the circumferential label, which presents a front edge and a back edge, and which is made of rigid cardboard material, is bought closer with its front edge to the lateral surface of a container, attached to the latter at least temporarily by gluing, then wrapped upon the circumference of the container, and the back edge is attached at least temporarily by gluing to the lateral surface joint on joint with the front edge in a lying position.

Abstract: The present invention includes a continuous process for manufacturing packaging laminates adapted for easy tearing comprising the steps of providing a first and a second flexible web, applying a fluid adhesive to the first flexible web, drying the fluid adhesive, or optionally, curing the fluid adhesive, slitting one of the first and second flexible webs to form a plurality of parallel strips of at least of one the first and said second webs, and laminating the first and second flexible webs together thereby forming a laminate a plurality of parallel strips. The present invention also includes laminates form by this process.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for internal and external trimming plastic frames and the like. Two plastic members are joined to bring heated, soften ends into engagement, causing some softened material to be forced out from between the engaged portions, forming internal and external flashing, which is trimmed in a first region by a pair of trimming blades moving along associated guides. The guides are mounted upon clamps holding the frame members, enabling performance of the trimming operation in the first region and eliminating the need for moving to a separate trimming/finishing station remote from the joining equipment. Excellent cutting action is assured by locking the guide blocks. Various combinations and sequences of repetitive trimming operations may be selected the blades being selectively moved providing a trimming operation which avoids the need for further finishing. Trimming may be performed simultaneously on multiple stacks of members being joined.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for EVA foam cushion with surface plastic film, including steps of: discharge treatment of plastic film: applying discharge treatment to inner face of a transparent plastic film to form a rough face on the inner face of the plastic film for enhancing the adhesion; printing: printing an ink layer on the rough face; and gluing and adhering: painting a glue onto the other face of the ink layer or the surface of the EVA foam cushion and then thermally pressing and adhering the plastic film to the surface of the EVA foam cushion.

Abstract: A method for fixing a logo label to an upper of an article of footwear is provided. The upper has a protective skin formed thereon. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a cavity in the protective skin of the upper by using a laser beam; (b) filling the cavity in the protective skin with an adhesive; and (c) adhering the logo label to the upper through the adhesive in the cavity in the protective skin.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an analysis module with accessible electrically conductive contact pads includes forming an insulating substrate with an upper surface, a microchannel(s) within the upper surface, and electrically conductive contact pad(s) disposed on the upper surface. The method also includes producing a laminate layer with a bottom surface, electrode(s) on the laminate layer bottom surface, and electrically conductive trace(s) on the laminate layer bottom surface. The method further includes adhering the laminate layer to the insulating substrate such that a portion of the bottom surface of the laminate layer is adhered to a portion of the upper surface of the insulating substrate, each electrode is exposed to at least one microchannel; and each electrically conductive trace is electrically contacted to at least one electrically conductive contact pad.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a method and apparatus for seaming together abutting side-by-side layers of planar material with adhesive and a backing tape to form a finished seam extending along the line of abutment. The method consists of laying a backing tape underneath the line of abutment between adjacent layers of planar material, such as floorcovering, followed by dispensing an adhesive along the edges of the abutting layers while simultaneously centering the backing tape with the line of abutment and dispensing adhesive on top of the backing tape. The edges of the abutting layers are then pressed together and against the backing tape until the adhesive has at least partially set thereby forming a finished seam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing stringiness during hot plate welding of an article comprising a resinous composition which comprises at least one step of contacting with water a surface of the article to be welded. The method also results in improved cycle time for preparation of the final article.

Abstract: Methods for adhesive bonding are disclosed. The methods includes contacting a substrate with an activator composition which includes a reactive solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone or acrylic-based monomers, and a reducing agent, such that the treated substrate has a working time of greater than about four weeks, and contacting the substrate with adhesive compositions to result in adhesive bonding.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for increasing the adhesion of a polymeric material to a metal surface, especially during the manufacture of printed circuit boards. The metal surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition to form a micro-roughened surface and is then contacted with an aqueous amine-formaldehyde post-dip polymer composition. The amine is preferably melamine. Thereafter polymeric material may be bonded to the treated metal surface. The amine formaldehyde polymer post-dip composition comprises an acid, a pH adjuster, and an effective amount of a amine-formaldehyde reaction product polymer.

Abstract: An etching chamber is configured to support a MEMS substrate within the chamber. The etching chamber is configured to be relatively easy to move and attach to an etch station that includes a source of vapor or gaseous etchant, a source of purge gas and/or a vacuum source. The portable etching chamber may facilitate a process for etching the MEMS substrate contained therein. For example, a MEMS substrate in such an etching chamber may be etched by connecting the chamber into an etch station and exposing the MEMS substrate to an etchant in order to etch the MEMS substrate. The substrate can be moved to or from the etch station within the portable etching chamber. In preferred embodiments, the MEMS substrate is an interferometric modulator and the etchant is XeF2.

Abstract: A plasma processing system for treating a substrate includes a processing chamber including a first chamber portion configured to receive a first gas for providing a plasma space, and a second chamber portion configured to receive a second gas for providing a process space having process chemistry to treat the substrate. A substrate holder is coupled to the second chamber portion of the processing chamber, and configured to support the substrate proximate the process space, and a plasma source is coupled to the first chamber portion of the processing chamber, and configured to form a plasma in the plasma space. A grid is located between the plasma space and the process space, and configured to permit the diffusion of the plasma between the plasma space and the process space in order to form the process chemistry from the process gas.

Abstract: A gas delivery device useful in material deposition processes executed during semiconductor device fabrication in a reaction chamber, including the gas delivery device of the present invention and a method for carrying out a material deposition process, including introducing process gas into a reaction chamber using the gas delivery device of the present invention. In each embodiment, the gas delivery device of the present invention includes a plurality of active diffusers and a plurality of gas delivery nozzles, which extend into the reaction chamber. Before entering the reaction chamber through one of the plurality of gas delivery nozzles, process gas must first pass through one of the plurality active diffusers. Each of the active diffusers is centrally controllable such that the rate at which process gas flows through each active diffuser is exactly controlled at all times throughout a given deposition process.

Abstract: An arrangement in a plasma processing system for selectively providing an RF grounding path between an electrode and ground. The arrangement includes an RF conduction path structure and an annular structure. The annular structure and the RF conduction path structure having two relative positions relative to one another. A first relative position of the two relative positions is characterized by the annular structure electrically coupling with the RF conduction path structure to provide a ground to the RF conduction path structure. A second relative position of the two relative positions is characterized by the annular structure being electrically uncoupled from the RF conduction path.

Abstract: A labeling machine for heat-shrink labels, comprising, arranged progressively along the path of the bottles: a first adhesive bonding device, which applies to the surface of a bottle a film of adhesive at a strip of limited dimensions; a transfer drum, which conveys a label from a second adhesive bonding device, which arranges a film of adhesive that polymerizes as a consequence of exposure to UV rays on the trailing edge of the label, until contact occurs with a bottle so that the leading edge of the label is located at the film of adhesive; and at least one UV-ray emission lamp.

Abstract: The packaging machine applies labels to multiple sides of containers in an automated fashion. The machine comprises a magnetic conveyor extending along a predetermined path. Along the conveyor in sequence are an upstream label dispensing station, an upstream press station, an intermediate turner station, a downstream label dispensing station, and a downstream press station. The turning station reorients containers carried on the conveyor such that labels may be applied to multiple different sides of a container in an automated fashion.

Abstract: A wire bonding apparatus 10 including an X table 18 guided to move in the X direction on an XY table base 14 and a driving motor 20 mounted on a motor base 16 with the movable element 22 of the driving motor 20 connected to the X table 18. The motor main body 24 is guided by a pair of motor guides 26 so as to be movable in the X direction via the laminated bodies 40. In each laminated body 40, viscoelastic flat rubber plates that have a spring element and a damping element, and flat rigid plates, are alternately disposed and laminated, so that the rigidity is large in the direction perpendicular to the laminated surfaces, and the rigidity is small in the direction parallel to the laminated surfaces, and the laminated bodies have a recovery force and a damping force due to the viscoelasticity.

Abstract: A cordless activating device for a Venetian blind has a central reeling device, two string-guides and a main string. The central reeling device has a U-shaped mounting bracket, a resilient coiling device and a clutch. The resilient coiling device comprises a spring spool, a take-up reel and a specifically designed S-shaped recoiling spring. The clutch selectively locks the resilient coiling device in place and activates the resilient coiling device. The string-guides are mounted on opposite ends of the central reeling device. The main string is attached to and controlled by the central reeling device, is wound around the two string-guides and the resilient coiling device and is connected to two draw strings that extend down through the venetian blind. When the clutch activates the resilient coiling device, the resilient coiling device winds the main string onto the take-up reel, and the venetian blind automatically rises.

Abstract: An overhead door and associated mating panels includes a number of hinges to pivotally couple adjacent overhead door panels. Each door panel includes a back metal skin presenting a back face. Each hinge includes a lower hinge leaf a pair of hinge legs projecting generally parallel to each other. The lower hinge leaf is mounted to the lower panel and a backer plate is mounted to the interior face of the back skin of the lower panel and screws or bolts project through the lower hinge leaf, the skin and into the backer plate. Each hinge leg on the lower hinge leaf includes a hinge pin hole near a terminal end thereof for alignment with the hinge pin holes in an upper hinge leaf. The lower hinge leaf has a tongue projecting from an upper edge of the mounting base. The tongue is formed into a hook-shaped arcuate projection and aids in the alignment, support and positioning of a hinge pin inserted through the aligned hinge pin holes in the upper and lower hinge leaves.

Abstract: A rear window car curtain comprises a base, fixed on a car body; a winding device, having a main shaft, mounted on said base, a curtain and a leading rod; a driving device with an output shaft; a threaded shaft, linked to said output shaft; left and right driving rods, engaging with said threaded shaft; left and right connecting rods, each being shaped like the letter L, with a center rotatably connected with said base; springs, inserted between the base and the left and right driving rods; wherein the springs help pulling out of the curtain and attenuate too fast winding up thereof.

Abstract: A method of deinking recycled cellulosic paper including the steps of developing a pulp containing paper fibers and bundles of paper fibers in a pulping liquid and an agglomerating agent, subjecting the pulp to a screening treatment, storing the filtrate from the screening treatment, and which includes residual pulping chemicals, in a vessel for a time sufficient to effect a change in the geometry or other characteristic (other than size) of individual ones of the ink particles in the filtrate, and thereafter subjecting the pulp withdrawn from the vessel to a cyclone cleaner treatment to deplete the pulp of modified ink particles and develop a pulp containing paper fibers and substantially fewer ink particles relative to the quantity of ink particles present in the screen filtrate, and collecting the pulp of depleted ink particle content for use in a papermaking operation.

Abstract: A high pH and a low pH process for reducing the degree of polymerization of a pulp having a hemicellulose content of at least 7%. The high pH is greater than 8, and the low pH process is 2 to 8. The high pH process reduces the degree of polymerization without substantially increasing the copper number. The low pH process requires a subsequent treatment with alkali to reduce the copper number of the pulp to less than 2. The process can be practiced in pulp mills with a bleaching sequence having one or more E or D stages. At the end of the bleach sequence, a pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1100, a copper number of less than 2, and a hemicellulose content of at least 7% is provided. The pulp can be used to make lyocell fibers.

Abstract: A vacuum drum washer is designed to enable the use of an end-draining drum for drum lengths exceeding 20 feet. The drum washer includes a cylindrical drum having a mesh screen defining an exterior wall. A plurality of outer filtrate channels are disposed radially inward from the mesh screen. A plurality of inner filtrate channels are disposed radially inward from the outer filtrate channels and extend along generally less than an entire length of the drum. A transfer channel connects the outer filtrate channels and the inner filtrate channels. A plurality of radial drainage chutes are disposed adjacent a head end of the outer and inner filtrate channels, which direct the filtrate to a drain valve.

Abstract: A multi-layered paperboard having a high brightness and exceptional uniformity. The white topped paperboard has a base layer(s) made from wood pulp and a top fibrous layer made of unbleached wood fiber, filler and a binder to create a top fibrous layer of sufficient uniformity at moderate brightness levels. The top fibrous layer optionally contains a coagulant and/or a retention aid. In a preferred embodiment, the top fibrous layer of the multi-layered paperboard product is coated with a coating of additional fillers and binders to produce the desired level of brightness and uniformity. The invention also includes a process for making a multi-layered paperboard.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bicomponent strengthening system and the paper webs produced with the bicomponent strengthening system. Through use of the strengthening system, paper webs may be produced in which the strength characteristics of the web may be specifically tailored. The first component of the system comprises a polymer having at least about 1.5 m-eq primary amine functionality per gram of polymer and a molecular weight of at least about 10,000 Daltons. The second component may be either a polymeric anionic compound or a polymeric aldehyde functional compound. For example, the polyamine polymer component may be a polyvinylamine or polysaccharide having primary amine functionality. In one embodiment, the second component may be a cationic polymeric aldehyde functional compound. For example, the second component may be a cationic glyoxylated polyacrylamide. In another embodiment, the second component may be a polymeric anionic compound comprising carboxy functionality.

Abstract: Process for whitening paper in the size press, characterized in that the size press liquor contains a whitener of the formula I in which X, independently of one another, denote a radical of the formula and R1 represents C1-C6-alkyl and R2 represents H, or R1 represents H and R2 represents C1-C6-alkyl, and, independently thereof, R3 represents H, methyl, ethyl, CH2CH2OH or CH2CH2OCH3, R1? represents C1-C6-alkyl and R2? represents H, or R1? represents H and R2? represents C1-C6-alkyl, and, independently thereof, R3? represents H, methyl, ethyl, CH2CH2OH or CH2CH2OCH3 and R4 represents C1-C4-alkyl and M denotes H, one equivalent of an inorganic cation, in particular Li, Na, K, Ca, Mg or ammonium, or a substituted ammonium of the formula II in which R5 to R7, independently of one another, denote hydrogen, a C1-C4-alkyl radical or an optionally further substituted C2-C4-hydroxyalkyl radical, and R8 denotes an optionally further substituted C2-C4-hydroxyalkyl radical, at least 10 mol % of

Abstract: The roll properties of tissue sheets are improved either by imparting cross-machine direction dominant bar-like protrusions to the air side of the tissue by using specially woven transfer fabrics and/or by offsetting recurring surface features of the sheet relative to the surface features of adjacent sheets within the roll, such as by providing a throughdryer fabric with an offset seam. Both techniques provide the resulting tissue sheets with improved capabilities for providing an improved combination of roll bulk and roll firmness.

Abstract: Methods for rapid prototype casting metal components, wherein the metal components are cast in a secondary ceramic mold, the secondary ceramic mold is cast in a primary mold, and the primary mold is formed by rapid prototyping or rapid manufacturing. The secondary ceramic mold may comprise a one-piece integral shell and core(s), and the metal components may have at least one hollow portion or void therein, such as a hollow airfoil for a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a shaped part has a shot sleeve. A melt can be fed into the shot sleeve. The melt can be forced into a die by means of an injection plunger. The apparatus is provided with a drive unit for actuating the plunger rod. Moreover, the apparatus has an oscillation generator, by means of which the plunger rod can be set in longitudinal oscillations. The plunger rod is moveably connected to the drive unit.

Abstract: A heat transport device having a composite structure that is readily manufactured and a method for manufacturing such a heat transport device are provided. The heat transport device includes a first base plate having a liquid suction and retention unit for sucking and retaining a liquid-phase working fluid by capillary force; a second base plate having a face provided with a first concavity functioning as a vaporization chamber for vaporizing the working fluid, a second concavity functioning as a liquefaction chamber for liquefying the working fluid, a first ditch for transporting the vaporized working fluid, a second ditch for transporting the liquefied working fluid, the second base plate comprising a material having a thermal conductivity lower than that of silicon; and a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin material for bonding the first and second base plates.

Abstract: A self-actuating and self regulation heat exchange system comprising: evaporator 16, condenser 34, bladder sub-system 42, phase-change fluid 24 and connecting tubes, is a device and an apparatus useful to transport thermal energy from a relatively hot zone to a relatively cold zone, over distance, and around or through obstructions. The bladder sub system, consisting of an expandable bladder and two one-way check-valves, utilizes the pressure difference in the system created during evaporation and condensation to make the phase-change fluid circulate inside the closed loop system, transferring thermal energy from evaporator to condenser. The operation of the device is self started, self regulated and the device is almost independent of gravity, and the orientation.

Abstract: An electronic assembly having at least a heat dissipating unit and a heat generating unit is provided. At least one of the heat dissipating unit and the heat generating unit has at least one deliberately modified surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of directing ventilating air and airflow control in a ventilating, heating or air conditioning system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a structure and method to provide air flow mixture via with reduced heat pickup utilizing a separate piece air deflector located within the lower housing of the HVAC unit, and ribs to direct airflow. The HVAC unit provides an inserted deflector means which provides for smaller packaging volume, allows air deflection and airflow towards the distribution area of the unit, and, provides a drainage means for undesired water, before it reaches the distribution area, yielding an HVAC unit, with the same functionality as larger HVAC units.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a heat transfer device (24) for controlling the temperature of an instrument panel (18) extending from and under a windshield (16) of a vehicle (10). Sunlight (22) passes through the windshield (16), thereby heating the surface of the instrument panel (18). The instrument panel (18) then transfers the heat to an interior compartment (14) of the vehicle (10) affecting the thermal comfort of a passenger. The heat transfer device (24) directly removes the heat stored in the instrument panel (18) to limit the transfer of heat from the instrument panel (18) to the interior compartment (14). Preferably, the heat transfer device (24) circulates a flow of cooling air (40) over the surface of the instrument panel (18) to remove the heat stored therein. As such, the heat transfer device (24) limits the heat transfer into and thereby cools the interior compartment (14) of the vehicle (10) to meet the desired thermal comfort level of the passenger in less time and with less energy.

Abstract: An intermittent lift plunger includes at least one seal mandrel, a bottom sub and an upper valve assembly. The valve assembly is closed by a well bottom stop which inserts into the lift plunger and opened by a lubricator stop at the top of the well. The seal mandrel includes a sleeve seal formed from an elastomeric rubber or plastic, which inflates to engage the well bore surface when the valve is closed and a pressure differential exists.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a sealing apparatus for use in a tubular member. In one embodiment, the sealing apparatus includes an expandable sleeve and an expandable a toroidal/ring-shaped seal. The seal seats within a circumferential saddle or groove formed in the sleeve. An exemplary seal has an enlarged diameter portion and presents a radially outward sealing surface. During expansion, the enlarged diameter portion is compressed against the tubular member but, at least initially, the remainder of the sealing surface is not compressed. Thus, the pressure associated with the compression is focused on the limited contact area between the seal and the tubular. Continued expansion can increase the contact pressure and/or the amount of contact area. In one arrangement, the seal is configured to provide a gas tight seal.

Abstract: A system and method for gathering and recovering natural and artificial accumulations of crude oil from natural emanations and capped oil wells, respectively. For a natural emanation or leak from capped oil wells, a vertical well is drilled in the vicinity of the accumulated crude oil. The migration of the crude oil through the cracks and fractures of the rocks are attracted to the interior of the vertical well. The crude oil is then gathered and collected through the use of an air compressor. For multiple natural emanations, a horizontal well is placed in the vicinity of the accumulated crude oil and gathered and collected through the use of a pumping system. The present invention removes environmental hazards to underwater, surface underground water and soil, wildlife, while providinge a cost efficient method to transform otherwise wasted crude oil accumulations to a commercially viable product.

Abstract: A system to determine the mixture of fluids in the deviated section of a wellbore comprising at least one distributed temperature sensor adapted to measure the temperature profile along at least two levels of a vertical axis of the deviated section. Each distributed temperature sensor can be a fiber optic line functionally connected to a light source that may utilize optical time domain reflectometry to measure the temperature profile along the length of the fiber line. The temperature profiles at different positions along the vertical axis of the deviated wellbore enables the determination of the cross-sectional distribution of fluids flowing along the deviated section. Together with the fluid velocity of each of the fluids flowing along the deviated section, the cross-sectional fluid distribution enables the calculation of the flow rates of each of the fluids. The system may also be used in conjunction with a pipeline, such as a subsea pipeline, to determine the flow rates of fluids flowing therethrough.