Patents Issued in March 1, 2007
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Publication number: 20070044944Abstract: A radiator module structure includes at least a heat guide pipe, a frame member, a fan and at least two cooling fin sets. The guide pipe has a heat receiving section joined to a base and at least two heat dissipation sections extending upward and being away the base. The frame member is upright disposed on the base and faces the heat receiving section. The frame part of the frame member at least has a clip hook part at the bottom thereof to engage with base and the fan is received in the frame part to respectively face the two cooling fin sets, which are penetrated with the heat dissipation sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Sheng-Huang Lin
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Publication number: 20070044945Abstract: A heat dissipation assembly for a central processing unit includes a heat radiator adapted to contact the central processing unit from above and a base adapted to support the central processing unit from below. The base includes at least a snap-on fastening mechanism adapted to snap into a through hole formed in a supporting substrate of the central processing unit. The heat radiator includes at least a fastener receiving portion for receiving an elongated fastener and aligning the elongated fastener with a matching engaging element of the snap-on fastening mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Chunnan ZHOU, Simeon CHOU
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Publication number: 20070044946Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly including a plurality of pairs of plates disposed in series for fluid flow from a pass through one pair of plates to a pass through the next pair of plates. Each pair of plates includes a central rib to define a U-shaped passage having a fluid entering leg and a fluid exiting leg interconnected by an open bottom interconnecting the legs below the lower end of the engaging central ribs. A plurality of dimples project into the passage to interact with fluid flow through the passage and each of the dimples has a hemispherical shape and a divider rib is disposed in the passage to co-act with the hemispherical dimples to reduce whistling noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Sunil Mehendale, Gary Vreeland, Scott Lipa
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Publication number: 20070044947Abstract: A heat exchanger block includes two plates having abutting surfaces with grooves forming passages in which gaseous medium to be cooled flows. Spaces through which a cooling medium flows and which directly adjoin outer surfaces of the plates are provided in the heat exchanger block.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Marcus Franz, Jurgen Kunzel
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Publication number: 20070044948Abstract: A device for cooling a CPU of PC comprises parallel tubes interconnected top and bottom, fins mounted on an outer surface of each tube, and a fan for cooling the fins; and a reservoir assembly including a first reservoir on a top, a second reservoir separate from the first reservoir, an inlet provided on the first reservoir, a third reservoir on an underside, a fourth reservoir separate from the third reservoir, and an outlet provided on the fourth reservoir. Water flowing through the hot CPU is adapted to enter from the inlet to flow through the first reservoir, a first number of the tubes, the third reservoir, a second number of the tubes, the second reservoir, a third number of the tubes, and the fourth reservoir prior to leaving the device via the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Jing-Ron Lu
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Publication number: 20070044949Abstract: In manufacture of a heat exchanger, heat exchange tubes, fins, and header section bodies are arrange in an assembled condition. Projection pieces provided on caps of header sections are fitted into corresponding slits formed in side plates, thereby engaging end portions of the side plates with the caps. In this condition, the caps are arranged in such a manner as to bridge end portions of the header section bodies, and the side plates are arranged on the outer sides of the leftmost and rightmost fins. The heat exchange tubes and the fins, the heat exchange tubes and the header section bodies, the header section bodies and the caps, the side plates and the caps, and the side plates and the fins are respectively brazed together simultaneously. This method enables the side plates to be accurately arranged at respectively predetermined positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventor: Hideo Ohashi
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Publication number: 20070044950Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) used for exchanging and delivering heat, especially for a motor vehicle comprising an apparatus for delivering an especially gaseous medium, a heating apparatus (5) for heating at least one portion of the gaseous medium, at least one space (7) that is disposed downstream of the heating apparatus relative to the direction of flow of the gaseous medium, at least two ducts (12a, 12h, 12c, 12d) for the gaseous medium, which originate within said space and extend into at least two air conditioning zones of the interior of the motor vehicle. A control mechanism which regulates the quantity of the medium flowing through the duct is provided inside at least one of the ducts while the heating apparatus is provided with at least two, preferably a plurality of, throughput devices for a second medium, at least two of said throughput devices being designed in a different manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO. KGInventors: Prasanta Halder, Evripidis Koukouravas
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Publication number: 20070044951Abstract: Climate control system for the interior of a motor vehicle, with a refrigerating circuit, a first climate control device for at least cooling an interior area of the motor vehicle, and a latent cold storage for at least cooling the interior area of the motor vehicle. The first climate control device has an engine-driven compressor, and the second climate control device has a heat transfer circuit connected to a latent cold storage device. The second climate control device cools the interior area with the engine-driven compressor turned off. A control unit connected to an engine sensor and to a vehicle speedometer can turn off the compressor and cause discharging of cold from the latent cold storage in response to detection of both a vehicle speed below a predetermined vehicle speed value and an engine rpm below a predetermined engine rpm value or a exceeding of a defined high speed rpm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Webasto AGInventors: Oliver Horn, Noureddine Khelifa, Wolfgang Kraemer
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Publication number: 20070044952Abstract: Semiconductor elements (800 to 850) are obtained by molding IGBT and diodes to form an inverter for motor, each of which is in abutting contact with each of first cooling units (1100 to 1106). Semiconductor elements (860 to 910) are obtained by molding IGBT and diodes to form an inverter for generator, each of which is in abutting contact with each of the first cooling unit (1100 to 1106) and second cooling units (1200 to 1204). The heat value generated by the semiconductor elements (800 to 850) is larger than that generated by the semiconductor elements (860 to 910).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Hiromichi Kuno, Koshi Torii
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Publication number: 20070044953Abstract: The present invention relates to heat exchangers, and in particular, combo-cooler heat exchange having manifolds, tubes in fluid communication with manifold, and fins, and at least one controlling device in the manifold or manifolds that controls, via pressure or temperature differences, the flow of fluids through the controlling device. By controlling or modulating mass flow rate of heat exchanger fluids, such as refrigerants, in certain condenser tubes, combo-cooler, and, specifically, condenser element performance, is positively improved when improved performance is most needed in the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Valeo, Inc.Inventor: Zaiqian Hu
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Publication number: 20070044954Abstract: A lockable motor assembly for use in a well bore comprises a stator, a rotor rotatably mounted within the stator, and a selectively removable flow restriction means. The lockable motor assembly may further, comprise holding means for rotationally fixing the rotor to the stator. The flow restriction means limits the flow rate of fluid downstream of the rotor, thereby substantially balancing hydraulic pressure above and below the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Charles Dewey
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Publication number: 20070044955Abstract: A drainage system is provided for a drilling rig which includes a module that can be removably mounted on the rig. The module has a top panel having drainage slots disposed about its perimeter. The module further includes a substructure containing a trough located beneath the drainage slots. The trough slopes downwardly towards an outlet aperture that extends through a sidewall of the substructure. Fluids spilled onto the module when sections of drilling pipe are tripped out from the drill string drain through the drainage slots into the trough. The trough guides the fluids through the outlet aperture where the fluids can be directed to a collection pit or vessel where they can be recycled or properly disposed of.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Gerald Lesko
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Publication number: 20070044956Abstract: An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a tubular member, an annular body and plugs. The tubular member includes a wall that defines a passageway to communicate a fluid, and an opening extends through the well. The annular body circumscribes the wall, and the annular body includes orifices that are adapted to communicate the fluid with the opening. The plugs are adapted to be moved to controlled positions relative to the orifices to regulate at least one of a flow rate of the fluid through the opening and a pressure differential across the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Jason Jonas
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Publication number: 20070044957Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for installing, operating and servicing wells in a hydrocarbon deposit from a lined shaft and/or tunnel system that is installed above, into or under a hydrocarbon deposit. The entire process of installing the shafts and tunnels as well as drilling and operating the wells is carried out while maintaining isolation between the work space and the ground formation. In one aspect of the invention, well-head devices may be precast into the tunnel or shaft lining to facilitate well installation and operation in the presence of formation pressure and/or potential fluid in-flows. In another aspect of the invention, the tunnel itself can be used as a large diameter well for collecting hydrocarbons and, if required, for injecting steam or diluents into a formation to mobilize heavy hydrocarbons such as heavy crude and bitumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Oil Sands Underground Mining, Inc.Inventors: John Watson, Michael Kobler, Dana Brock
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Publication number: 20070044958Abstract: Well operating elements are described, one embodiment comprising a first component that is substantially non-dissolvable when exposed to a selected wellbore environment and a second component that is soluble in the selected wellbore environment and whose rate and/or location of dissolution is at least partially controlled by structure of the first component. A second embodiment includes the component that is soluble in the selected wellbore environment, and one or more exposure holes or passages in the soluble component to control its solubility. The second embodiment may or may not include a substantially non-dissolvable component. Methods of using the well operating elements in oilfield operations are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Gary Rytlewski, Ashish Sharma
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Publication number: 20070044959Abstract: An apparatus and method for evaluating a formation is presented. The apparatus comprises a tubular string deployed into a wellbore penetrating the formation, where the tubular string has a longitudinal flow passage therethrough. A flow sub in the tubular string provides fluid communication between the longitudinal flow passage in the tubular string and an annulus between the tubular string and a wall of the wellbore. A wireline tool is attached proximate a bottom end of the flow sub. A telemetry module proximate the flow sub provides communication between the wireline tool and a surface system, without the use of a wireline to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Daniel Georgi
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Publication number: 20070044960Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a multi-zone reservoir while reservoir fluids are flowing from within the wellbore. The method and apparatus enables isolation and testing of individual zones without the need to pull production tubing. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It may not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: John Lovell, Warren Zemlak, Marc Allcorn, Luis Peixoto, Steven Harrison, Andrew Prestridge, Gokturk Tunc, Frank Espinosa
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Publication number: 20070044961Abstract: Crosslinkable-polymer compositions that comprise a chitosan-based compound and a phenol source, and associated methods, are provided. Various methods of use are also provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a crosslinkable-polymer composition comprising an aqueous fluid, a chitosan-based compound, a chitosan-reacting polymer, and a phenol source; introducing the crosslinkable-polymer composition into the portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the crosslinkable-polymer composition to form a crosslinked gel in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: B. Reddy, Julio Vasquez, Larry Eoff, Eldon Dalrymple
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Publication number: 20070044962Abstract: A technique is provided to selectively control flow along shunt tubes, such as those used in gravel pack operations. The technique utilizes a swellable material valve that comprises a swellable material deployed along the shunt tube flow path. When flow through a specific shunt tube is no longer desired, the swellable material valve can be exposed to a substance that induces swelling of the swellable material. The expanded or swollen material blocks further flow along the shunt tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Raymond Tibbles
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Publication number: 20070044963Abstract: A technique is provided to control flow in subterranean applications, such as hydrocarbon fluid production applications. The technique utilizes an aggregate formed, at least in part, of particles that swell in the presence of a specific substance or substances. The aggregate is deployed as a slurry or in other forms to desired subterranean locations. Once located, the aggregate allows the flow of hydrocarbon fluids but swells upon contact with the specific substance or substances to limit inflow of undesirable fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas MacDougall
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Publication number: 20070044964Abstract: A system that is usable with a well includes tubular body, at least one perforating charge that is disposed on the tubular body and at least one screen section that is disposed on the tubular body. The perforating charge(s) and the screen sectional(s) are adapted to be run downhole in a single trip into the well with the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Larry Grigar, Joe Hromas
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Publication number: 20070044965Abstract: A method of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: providing a coarse-foamed fracturing fluid comprising a liquid fracturing fluid component, a gas, proppant particulates, and a foaming agent; and placing the coarse-foamed fracturing fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or extend at least one fracture therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Richard Middaugh, Phillip Harris, Stanley Heath, Robert Taylor, Ottmar Hoch, Max Phillippi, Billy Slabaugh, John Terracina
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Publication number: 20070044966Abstract: Methods for creating packers at a desired location or locations within a wellbore for use in specific wellbore applications. A slurry of fluid medium and hydrolysable particulate matter is flowed to a downhole position and dehydrated. At this location, the particulate matter is released from the fluid medium and accumulated. The continual accumulation of the slurry and consequent deposition of particulate matter creates a degradable packer at the desired location within the wellbore. The particulate matter may be formed of an acid particle which may be removable, degradable, or hydrolysable under certain conditions of temperature, time, hydration, pH, and/or pressure. Either simultaneous with or subsequent to a wellbore activity, the packer is partially or completely removed from the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Stephen Davies, Frank Espinosa, John Still, Jean-Louis Pessin
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Publication number: 20070044967Abstract: A controlled-gelation aqueous solution is proposed. The solution contains a hydrophobically-aggregating gelling agent, and an effective amount of an inhibitor which suppresses hydrophobic aggregation of the gelling agent. The inhibitor is soluble in water so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts aqueous media the inhibitor disperses and gelation occurs. However, the inhibitor is substantially insoluble in hydrocarbons so that when the controlled-gelation aqueous solution contacts hydrocarbon media the inhibitor continues to suppress said hydrophobic aggregation and gelation is suppressed. The solution may be used to control the flow of water into oil wells, making it possible to reduce the water cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: The Physics Faculty of Moscow State University (Named after Lomonosov)Inventors: Yury Zaroslov, Olga Filippova, Inesa Blagodatskikh, Alexei Khokhlov
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Publication number: 20070044968Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of generating one or more perforations in a well casing while simultaneously restricting burr formation. The perforating gun assembly of the present invention includes a gun housing having an outer surface designed to engage the inner surface of the well casing. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the outer surface of the gun housing substantially corresponds to the inner surface of the well casing. The position of the gun housing engaging the inner surface of the well casing restricts burr formation both upon the inner surface of the well casing and the outer surface of the gun during explosive charge detonation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Russell McKinnon, Daniel Markel, James Brooks, Gary Rytlewski
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Publication number: 20070044969Abstract: A technique that is usable with a subterranean well includes reducing a stress on a formation in the well. The formation is perforated while the stress is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Brenden Grove
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Publication number: 20070044970Abstract: A cable hanger for use in a cable-guided fishing operation is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides a cable hanger in which a specially-shaped hanger body is connected to a handle having a cable groove running through it. The cable groove allows for the centerline of a cable to run through the centerline of the handle, thereby allowing for a straight-line pull to be exerted on the cable through the cable hanger. The specially-shaped hanger body is operatively connected to a specially-shaped body cover by a plurality of links. In this way, the hanger body and cover form a “clamshell” arrangement in which the cover can rotate from an open position to a closed position around the cable. When in the closed position, the cover and body are bolted together along the side of the cover and body opposite the links.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: James Streater, Gregg Bosley, Donald Leach, David Ross, C. Isaacks
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Publication number: 20070044971Abstract: A C-plate assembly for use in a cable-guided fishing assembly is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides a C-plate assembly in which a closure member is slidable from an open position, which allows a wellbore tubular or other item to be positioned in the cut-out section of the C-plate base, to a closed position, which closes the opening to the cut-out section and thereby prevents the wellbore tubular or other item from being unintentionally knocked free from the cut-out section during a fishing operation. The closure member is locked in place in the closed position by inserting the ends of a movable handle extending off of one side of the C-plate base into openings in the C-plate base. The ends of the movable handle are spring loaded to allow for the ends to be pulled out of the openings in the C-plate base such that the closure member can be “unlocked” and moved from a closed position to an open position during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Jimmy Livingston, Jay Motley, Filiberto Garcia, C. Isaacks, Noe Cordova, James Streater
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Publication number: 20070044972Abstract: A self-supported riser system (100) for an Anticipated Production System (ASP) Test or a Long Duration Production (LDP) Test in a subsea petroleum production system, utilizing an ANM coupled to a wellhead and Floating Production Unit (FPU) is disclosed. The system includes a wellhead at the seabed, connected to an ANM (20) provided with a preventor (BOP of workover) (30). The preventor (30) is connected to a production riser (50) through a connection tool (40). The riser (50), mounted internally within a buoy assembly (60), is maintained under traction with the aid of a buoy assembly. The upper end of the riser (50) is provided with a Subsea Intervention Terminal (700), the Terminal being interlinked to the FPU by a flexible jumper (90) to carry the oil produced to the FPU. Two methods for installing the self-supported riser system (100) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Francisco Roveri, Cezar Silva Paulo, Roberto Rodrigues, Renato Monsano, Carlos Giacomin Pereira
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Publication number: 20070044973Abstract: An offshore riser system has riser joints, each having a pin and a box. The pin has an external grooved profile that is engaged by a locking element carried by the box of another riser joint. An actuating ring engages with the locking element to move it into the locked position. A retractable spider supports the string of riser while the new joint is being made up. A makeup tool on the riser deploying floor moves the ring relative to the locking element, causing the locking element to move to the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Thomas Fraser, John Nelson
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Publication number: 20070044974Abstract: An offshore riser system has riser joints, each having a pin and a box. The pin has an external grooved profile that is engaged by a locking element carried by the box of another riser joint. An actuating ring engages with the locking element to move it into the locked position. A retractable spider supports the string of riser while the new joint is being made up. A makeup tool on the riser deploying floor moves the ring relative to the locking element, causing the locking element to move to the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Thomas Fraser, Charles Jennings
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Publication number: 20070044975Abstract: An offshore riser system has riser joints, each having a pin and a box. The pin has an external grooved profile that is engaged by a locking element carried by the box of another riser joint. An actuating ring engages with the locking element to move it into the locked position. A retractable spider supports the string of riser while the new joint is being made up. A makeup tool on the riser deploying floor moves the ring relative to the locking element, causing the locking element to move to the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Thomas Fraser, Charles Jennings, John Nelson
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Publication number: 20070044976Abstract: An improved ram inner seal assembly used in ram-type BOPs is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides an inner guide seal assembly that comprises a specially shaped guide body and a separate sealing element. When the ram-type BOP is closed, two opposing rams move toward one another, and the inner guide seal assembly guides a wireline (or other tubular) toward the center of the vertical bore through the BOP. The inner guide seal assembly's proximity to the ram body's centerline axis helps ensure that a positive seal is formed and that no damage occurs to the device in the central bore of the BOP. The separate, specially-shaped sealing element can be easily inserted into and removed from the guide body of the inner guide seal assembly for easy replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: C. Isaacks, Harry Hiebeler, Noe Cordova, Jimmy Livingston, Russell Gilleylen, Haresh Ghansyam
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Publication number: 20070044977Abstract: A packer that is usable with a well includes a resilient seal element and a support member. The resilient seal element is adapted to radially expand in response to the longitudinal compression of the element. The support member is at least partially surrounded by the seal element and is adapted to radially expand with the seal element to support the element. The support sleeve is substantially harder than the seal element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: James Hendrickson, Karen Grosser, Yanmei Li
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Publication number: 20070044978Abstract: A multipurpose fluid distribution system including a network of fluid distribution heads associated with a landscape. Also included is a water supply feeding the network of fluid distribution heads. The fluid distribution heads may be typical irrigation or sprinkler heads or specialized heads useful for reaching portions of a structure or landscape which are not typically irrigated such as the roofs of buildings. Also included in the multipurpose fluid distribution system is a series of distribution valves operatively disposed between the water supply and the network of fluid distribution heads. The system can be controlled with a control unit associated with the distribution valves which is configured to automatically open select distribution valves or open select distribution valves according to manual input. The control unit is configured to open certain valves under predetermined conditions or upon a select schedule for the routine irrigation of the landscape with water from the water supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Bryce Cohen
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Publication number: 20070044979Abstract: A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: James Popp, Arthur Benjamin
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Publication number: 20070044980Abstract: A method for controlling an earthworking implement of an earthworking machine is disclosed. The method includes determining a first depth of cut of the earthworking implement at least partially based on a power capability of the earthworking implement. The method also includes determining a second depth of cut of the earthworking implement at least partially based on a desired grade of a work site. The method further includes moving the earthworking implement in response to at least one of the first depth of cut and the second depth of cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Stratton, Scott Bailey
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Publication number: 20070044981Abstract: The sway restrictor includes a bracket attachable between the draft link or arm and an adjacent upwardly and downwardly extending structural element of a work machine, and is operable for substantially restricting or preventing relative sideward movement therebetween, particularly swaying of the hitch, while allowing relative upward and downward movements thereof, including tilting movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Roger Mickelson, Robert Mozingo, Ralph Galloway, Marvin Linder
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Publication number: 20070044982Abstract: The present invention provides an ebb-and-flow fluid handling system and drain and tank assembly. The system allows continuous and periodical flushing of the total volume of fluid in a tank, while minimizing turbulence in the tank. The percentage of total volume, and thus the periodicity of flushing, is adjustable. The system can be used to remove solids from a tank, without excessive disturbance of the total contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: William Mebane
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Publication number: 20070044983Abstract: A housing device for a hand-held power tool has at least one see-through region composed of a transparent plastic, and having an interior side configured as a carrier for an element selected from the group consisting of an information element, a signal element, and both; and also a hand-held power tool is provided with such a housing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Steffen Wuensch, Wolfgang Hirschburger, Manfred Lutz, Sim Yeoh
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Publication number: 20070044984Abstract: A hand-held power tool having a main housing (4) in which a tool spindle (10) is at least partially located, and a handle housing (16) on which a handle (18) is formed, includes a connection device (28) for securing the handle housing (16) to the main housing (16) and having a first connection element (50) with a first engagement member (58) loosely engageable with a second engagement member (52) associated with the main housing (4), and a second connection element (48) with a handle-side locking element, a main housing side locking element, and a further locking element for formlockingly connecting the handle-side locking element and the main housing side locking element, whereby absence of loose engagement of the first and second engagement members is ensured upon formation of the formlocking connection of the handle-side and main housing side locking elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Axel Fischer, Ernst-Rudolf Luebkert, Pierre Pallmer
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Publication number: 20070044985Abstract: A roller is provided in combination with an electrical junction box to facilitate pulling of wires through the box. The roller has a spring mounted plunger on one end adapted to be received within a pre-existing hole in a side wall of the box, and a press-fit stud on the opposite end to be received within a pre-existing hole on the opposite side wall of the box. The plunger and stud rotatably support the roller within the box so that wires can be pulled over the roller by a person at a location remote from the junction box. The roller can be quickly and easily installed in the junction box using only one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Patricia Tideback
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Publication number: 20070044986Abstract: An electrical outlet box for accommodating an electrical fixture comprising a generally rectangular box having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding said back wall defining an open front face and a box interior, said side wall comprised of a first and second set of generally parallel spaced apart wall portions; and a slidable extension nested within said generally rectangular box, that can be moved from within the generally rectangular box to an extended position beyond the open front face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Ioan Lupsa
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Publication number: 20070044987Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20070044988Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Rodney Rouleau, Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20070044989Abstract: In a corrugate tube as a flexible tube formed of ridges and grooves alternately arranged in a line, a rib is extended across the grooves in a longitudinal direction of the corrugate tube. A curved wall is formed on both sides of the ribs in each groove. A curved bottom wall is formed at a bottom of each groove. Electric wires are inserted into the corrugate tube. The folding corrugate tube is arranged in a case of a power-supplying device. The rib is disposed between outer and inner bending edges of the corrugate tube and extended in the longitudinal direction of the corrugate tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Masataka Nishijima, Naomi Kisu
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Publication number: 20070044990Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive cable holding system for securing a vehicle body to a cable which is connected at one end to a locking mechanism for a rear seat backrest and at the other end to a releasing mechanism. The automotive cable holding system includes a bracket for holding an end of the cable and an insertion opening in the vehicle body into which the bracket is inserted, wherein the bracket has provided thereon abutment surfaces which abut the inner circumferential surfaces of the insertion opening, an engagement portion extending further outwards than the abutment surfaces at a position lying further inwards than the insertion opening inside the vehicle body and a clip portion disposed on the opposite side to the engagement portion inside the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Masaki Shimadu
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Publication number: 20070044991Abstract: High strength cables formed from strength members. The strength members are formed from bimetallic filament wires which may be encased within a jacket of polymeric material. The bimetallic filament wires wherein the filaments include a high strength core and a corrosion resistant alloy clad forming the outer layer of the filament. The strength members may be used individually, as a central strength member, or even layered around a central axially positioned component or strength member, to form a layer of strength members. Cables of the invention may be of any practical design, including monocables, coaxial cables, quadcables, heptacables, slickline cables, multi-line cables, suspension cables, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Joseph Varkey
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Publication number: 20070044992Abstract: A subsea power cable includes a conductor (7) encompassed by a layer of high voltage insulation material (9)—including inner and outer semiconducting layers (8, 10) is proposed. The insulated conductor (7) is encompassed by a number of armouring elements (11) each consisting of fibers (11a) enclosed within a semiconductive layer (11b).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Jarle Bremnes
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Publication number: 20070044993Abstract: Compression, stretch, and crush resistant cables which are useful for wellbores. The cables include belted insulated conductors, a compression and creep resistant jacket surrounding the insulated conductors, a filler material and compression resistant filler rods placed in interstitial spaces formed between the compression and creep resistant jacket and the insulated conductors, and at least one layer of armor wires surrounding the insulated conductor and compression and creep resistant jacket. The filler material may be a non-compressible filler material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: JOSEPH VARKEY