Abstract: An air curtain door system for inhibiting heat and exhaust exiting from an access opening of an oven includes a door panel which has an access opening and a mantle attached to a bottom end of the access opening, the mantle having an air outlet slot extending horizontally along the access opening; an air inlet opening near a lower end of the door panel; a hollow chamber within the door panel disposed from the mantle to near the lower end of the door panel; an air supply means for providing air supply to the hollow chamber through the air inlet opening; and an exhaust venting assembly adjacent to an upper end of the door panel, for pulling air exiting from the air outlet slot into the exhaust venting assembly, thereby forming an air curtain covering the access opening at the interior side of the door panel.

Abstract: A system (22) for orienting an object (28) relative to a base (24) to which the object (28) is rotatably coupled includes a braking surface (46) in fixed relation with the base (24). A brake (48) is engaged with the braking surface (46). A linear actuator (82) has a body (86) in fixed attachment with the object (28) via a strap member (84) and a coupling element (80). The linear actuator (82) also includes a rod (88) in fixed communication with the brake (48) through an elongate member (90) that flexes in response to a braking force (66) imposed on the braking surface (46) by the brake (48). The linear actuator is activated to generate linear motion (120) of the rod (88). The linear motion (120) of the rod (88) causes rotational motion (122) of the object (28). The strap member (84) is enabled to flex as the object (28) rotates.

Abstract: An electronic gas flow triggering circuit for use in an aerosol drug dispensing device has a voltage source and a self-nulling circuit to which voltage is supplied from the voltage source. A hot wire anemometer filament forms a component of the bridge circuit which is adapted to maintain a constant resistance of the anemometer filament, the bridge drive voltage being dependent upon the gas flow across the anemometer filament. A comparator compares the bridge output voltage with a reference voltage and provides a triggering signal to operate the device if the bridge drive voltage is greater than the reference voltage.

Abstract: An underwater exhaust system includes an exhaust valve with a valve cover operatively coupled thereto. The valve cover is adapted to create an exhaled air pocket on the water interface side of the valve. The exhaled air pocket allows the valve to operate under reduced water resistance. The valve cover includes at least one water inlet passage and at least one exhaust gas opening.

Abstract: The present system includes a protective hood with a vent opening and a transparent shield mounted to a front portion of the hood. In a basic configuration, a fan assembly is removably mounted to the hood and coupled to the vent opening to direct airflow within the hood. In another configuration, a fan assembly is selectively attachable to the vent opening or position. Optionally, a rear flap selectively seals the vent position when the fan assembly is detached and the rear flap partially covers a fan when the fan assembly is attached to the hood. In another configuration, a fan assembly is detachably mounted to the hood to draw an airflow into the hood. In preferred embodiments, a wearer can wear the hood with the fan assembly attached or detached.

Abstract: A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear. In one embodiment, a spring biases the interface device against the face during use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion having a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. An adjustment assembly on the headgear provides a gross adjustment of the position of the interface relative to the patient and a biasing force to urge the patient interface device against the patient's face. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.

Abstract: A hand-held device (2) for applying a barrier material (4, 6) to a lock of hair to be treated with a highlighting composition (32) is disclosed. The device may comprise one or two rolls (8, 10) of a tape of barrier material (4, 6) that is dispensed to the lock of hair as the same time as the roll or rolls (8, 10) are unrolled. The device may also contain the highlighting composition (32), either applied on the rolled tape or via a reservoir contained in the body.

Abstract: A process for the removal of a substance from a substrate for etching and/or cleaning applications is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, there is provided a process for removing a substance having a dielectric constant greater than silicon dioxide from a substrate by reacting the substance with a reactive agent that comprises at least one member from the group consisting a halogen-containing compound, a boron-containing compound, a hydrogen-containing compound, nitrogen-containing compound, a chelating compound, a carbon-containing compound, a chlorosilane, a hydrochlorosilane, or an organochlorosilane to form a volatile product and removing the volatile product from the substrate to thereby remove the substance from the substrate.

Abstract: A stair-adjustable crutch characterized by an adjusting cuff having a cone with an elongated or extended, flared and offset lip and lip receptacle provided in the crutch foot to facilitate selective angular adjustment of the crutch foot and frame from an aligned configuration. This adjustment is effected by manipulation of a rod fitted with a pair of spaced-apart, wishbone-shaped legs extending into the cone, which legs are provided with shaped tabs or locks for selectively entering and exiting spaced-apart sets of vertical and angled slots in the cone of the adjusting cuff. Up and down movement of the adjusting rod facilitates both selective conventional operation of the crutch with the crutch foot in linear alignment, and angling of the crutch frame and upper crutch foot at the adjusting cuff with respect to the crutch foot below the adjusting cuff, to adjust the user's weight and more safely ascend and descend steps and stairs.

Abstract: A collapsible structure comprises a first frame member including first and second segments hingedly interconnected with each other allowing the collapsible structure to have a collapsed position and an expanded position. The collapsible structure further comprises a second frame member hingedly connected to the first frame member. The second frame member includes first and second segments hingedly interconnected with each other. A hinge member is employed to hingedly connect the first segment and the second segment. At least one of the first and second frame members includes a closed-loop configuration.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes at least one multiport valve for controlling and applying pressure to a pneumatic unit and a base plate having passageways for supplying compressed fluid to a multiport valve and for draining compressed fluid from the multiport valve. Interposed between the base plate and the multiport valve is a grid plate for functional differentiation of the valve assembly and determination of the valve assembly function.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously aspirating a fluid from a fluid source. A vacuum source is operatively connected to a first container forming a first chamber and a second container forming a second chamber. A fluid collection tube provides communication between the fluid source and each of the first chamber and the second chamber. A first level sensor is positioned within the first chamber and a second level sensor is positioned within the second chamber. Upon receiving a signal generated by one of the first level sensor and the second level sensor, a relay responsively exposes a vacuum within one of the first chamber and the second chamber to continuously aspirate at least a portion of the fluid from the fluid source. A shut-off valve is preferably positioned within each of the first chamber and the second chamber to prevent communication between the vacuum source and the corresponding chamber with a fluid level within the chamber at a fluid level setpoint.

Abstract: A regulator comprises a body including an inflow line, an outflow line, and a buffer space, the buffer space being provided between the inflow line and the outflow line, and a switch for opening and closing a flow path of a fluid flowing from the inflow line to the buffer space. The switch comprises a seat member including an inlet for receiving the fluid from the inflow line, and an outlet for supplying the fluid received through the inlet to the buffer space, the seat member being disposed in the flow path and a movable cutoff member for opening and closing the inlet, the cutoff member being inserted into the seat member, wherein the outlet is configured for allowing the fluid to flow in one direction along an outer sidewall of the seat member.

Abstract: A contamination control apparatus includes at least two pipes connected by a joint portion and configured to allow a processing fluid to flow therethrough, and a cover configured to enclose the joint portion and to provide an enclosed cavity between the cover and the joint portion. An inlet port is connected to the cover and configured to supply a gas to the cavity. An outlet port is connected to the cover and configured to exhaust the gas and a contaminant from the cavity.

Abstract: A valve having a cartridge that fits within the valve housing and that may be replaced without removing the valve housing from adjoining equipment. The cartridge contains a wedge having curved surfaces and a driver to rotate the wedge from an open to a closed position. When the wedge rotates to the closed position a seal is formed on the convex surface of the wedge and a sealing assembly is moved to form a seal around the outlet of the valve housing.

Abstract: An inflatable flow control apparatus and method for controlling the flow of a fluid through a drain passage are provided. The apparatus includes an inflatable bladder with first and second opposite sides and an outer surface extending between the sides. A plurality of tubular passages extend through the bladder between the first and second sides. The bladder is configured to be inflated in the drain passage so that the outer surface is disposed against the drain passage and the fluid in the drain passage is directed through the tubular passages. The flow of the fluid through the tubular passages can be selectively controlled, e.g., by opening and closing valves connected to the passages.

Abstract: A modular air gap device adapted for selective insertion into an associated faucet body and comprises a base, an inlet nipple defining an inlet passage and an outlet nipple defining an outlet passage. The inlet and outlet nipples project outwardly from the base in a first direction. An gap structure is connected to the base and projects outwardly therefrom in a second direction opposite the inlet and outlet nipples. The base and air gap structure are adapted for receipt within an air gap chamber of a faucet body. The air gap structure defines a flow path having a first end in direct fluid communication with the inlet passage of the inlet nipple and a second end spaced from the outlet passage of the outlet nipple so that an air gap is defined between the second end of the flow path and the outlet passage. A faucet including the air gap device defines a vent for venting the air gap chamber.

Abstract: A prefabricated in-wall water service box with a five sided deep drawn stainless steel enclosure that has an open side with a reservoir lip and three closed sides integral with a top and bottom so that a reservoir is formed that is drained through a drain hole into a stainless steel nipple that is welded to the bottom and extends downwardly from the drain hole while hot and cold water control valves are mounted inside the enclosure through holes to a fittings located outside the enclosure at its two side walls. A trim bezel with a planar facing flush with a mounting wall is secured to the enclosure when it is mounted to two studs by two mounting brackets affixed to the two side walls by stainless steel screws.

Abstract: Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

Abstract: A safety shut-off device for sections of fluid circuits, which in case of damage or the like, have to shut off from each other on safety considerations. The safety shut-off device includes at least two valves connected to each other via a control chamber. A first pressure differential with the control chamber closes the valves and a second pressure differential, which is greater than the first, opens the valves.

Abstract: Improved fluid control devices are provided for metering pressure effectively in environments that may contain solid particles and in which the ambient pressure is subject to change. Such a valve comprises a valve body containing a plunger assembly contacting a first spring, said plunger assembly having a cavity and including a second spring and a poppet assembly engaged to said second spring within said cavity; and valve seat means located in position to contact said poppet assembly and essentially prohibit flow through the valve when fluid pressure at the valve inlet is less than a predetermined differential pressure plus a fluid pressure at the valve outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable non-return valve, in which a connection between a working chamber and a connector chamber may be closed by a non-return piston and opened by the opening movement of a release piston which may be pressurized with a release pressure. The non-return piston, discharge piston and release piston are arranged concentric to each other with the release shaft in the common valve axis. The valve has a cartridge embodiment with a non-return valve cartridge which may be inserted in the valve housing and a discharge valve cartridge independent of the non-return valve cartridge. The release shaft extends through the non-return piston with a sliding seal and engages behind the piston base by means of a stepped diameter for opening. The discharge piston is pressure compensated on both sides by pressurization with the working pressure.

Abstract: A first valve chest 241 formed integrally with a lid 2 of a high-pressure gas cylinder, a first valve element 5, a spring 6, a second valve chest 32, a second valve element 7, a spring 8 and a main body 8 are all formed in a rotor-shape, and in addition to arranging their axis lines on the same axis lime, flow channels 56, 35 and 76 are arranged on said axis line. By forming each part in a rotor-shape and adjusting the vibration directions of the valve elements 5 and 7 to the same direction, miniaturization is contemplated while suppressing loads generated by vibration. This invention is to provide a compact two-step pressure-reducing valve usable for a long term.

Abstract: A ceramic valve core has a multi-stage positioning structure. The multi-stage positioning structure includes a first snapper, which can move along with the swaying motion of the brake valve handle of the ceramic valve core, and a second snapper, which is an integrated component positioned correspondingly to the displacement track of the said first snapper. At the corresponding ends of the first snapper and the second snapper, there is a snap ring mated with at least two pin joint ends. The positioning structure also includes a flexible member, which allows the first snapper or second snapper to operate flexibly. The multi-stage positioning structure of the present invention is sturdy because the first snapper is of a combined type and is flexible thanks to the flexible member.

Abstract: A multi-layer fabric which may be utilized in a papermaking process. The fabric layers are bound together by plural pairs of weft binder yarns. Each binder yarn within a pair weaves a different contour pattern and combines with the other binder yarn in that pair to form a plain weave pattern in the top layer. Each of the plural pairs is comprised of binding yarns that weave different contour patterns from the next pair.

Abstract: An industrial two-layer fabric having eight upper side warps and eight lower warps are stacked vertically forming upper and lower layers which are bound by a warp binding yarn of these warps. In a repeating unit of the upper layer, one of the warps has repetition of a design in which it passes over one upper side weft, passes under four successive upper side wefts, passes over one upper side weft, and passes under two upper side wefts, and an upper side weft has a design in which it passes over three upper side warps and then passes under one upper side warp to form, on the upper side, a weft long crimp corresponding to three warps, whereby forming an industrial fabric excellent in running stability, surface property and wear resistance.

Abstract: In a repeating unit of a two-layer fabric, a first upper surface side warp forms a first upper surface side warp design. A second upper surface side warp forms a latent portion in which the second upper surface side warp passes between the two layers of the fabric. A first lower warp binding yarn and a second lower warp binding yarn form first and second knuckles respectively by passing over one or two upper surface side wefts at a position not adjacent to two knuckles of the second upper surface side warp in the latent portion. The first and second knuckles are formed at different positions. The first lower warp binding yarn, second upper surface side warp and second lower warp binding yarn cooperatively form a second upper surface side warp design similar to the first upper surface side warp design.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for filling an improved aerosol dispenser with a first and a second fluid product and an aerosol propellant. The process comprises the steps of filling a first and a second inner container located within an aerosol container with the first and the second fluid products. The aerosol container is filled with the aerosol propellant. The improved aerosol dispenser separately stores the first and second fluid prior to use. The improved aerosol dispenser mixes and dispenses the first and second fluids for discharge from a terminal orifice.

Abstract: Equipment for treating open beverage containers (3), e.g. by filling or closing, comprising: a treatment site (1), to which a container (3) can be delivered for treatment, and at which a treatment element (2) is situated that acts upon the mouth (6) of the container (3) from above, and slit nozzles (4), which are situated to the side of the treatment site (1), and discharge clean gas, and which are designed for producing a gas curtain that protects the area of the mouth (6) of the container (3). The invention is characterized in that the slit nozzles (4) are placed in, in essence, oppositely oriented jet directions whereby between the slit nozzles (4), a pressure flow is produced having flow components exiting upward and downward from the area of the slit nozzles (4) perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (S).

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the height of a fuel dispenser includes a support or base assembly coupled to the fuel dispenser at its underside. The apparatus is mounted to a service station island or refueling position roadway. One form of the apparatus includes at least one base member. Several base members can be connected together in a stacking formation to form a composite bed for the fuel dispenser having a desired vertical rise. Fasteners are used to interconnect the base members and to make a connection to the fuel dispenser. Another form of the apparatus includes upper and lower members disposed in adjustable vertically slidable relationship to one another. The fuel dispenser rests on the upper member. The height of the fuel dispenser can be adjusted by moving the upper member relative to the lower member.

Abstract: A brake fluid flush machine to simultaneously supply fresh brake fluid and vacuum used brake fluid in a vehicle's braking system while being controlled by a processor to allow a single worker to complete the fluid exchange operation. The machine has a used fluid tank, a new fluid tank, a manifold connectable to four secondary brake cylinders corresponding to a front driver's side wheel, a front passenger's side wheel; a rear driver's side wheel, and a rear passenger's side wheel, a suction pump connecting the manifold to said used fluid tank for draining used brake fluid from said four secondary brake cylinders, a pressure pump connecting the new fluid tank to the master cylinder, and a processor. The processor controls the fluid exchange by sequentially opening and closing valves that couple the four secondary brake cylinders with the suction pump.

Abstract: A device for accurately metering food. The device includes an outer part and an inner metering part having a dosing chamber and a piston block slideably mounted therein. The housing outer part has three passageways, and the dosing chamber is configured, dimensioned, and positioned to alternately connect two of the three passageways of the outer part. The inner metering part is configured, dimensioned and positioned for rotation within the outer part. The outer housing part and the inner metering part are mounted concentrically with the inner metering part and the inner metering part has only one degree of liberty in rotation around a central axis of rotation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a digging or gripping tool with at least one cutting edge, wherein rollers are disposed along the outer edge of the cutting edge in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A device is provided for maintaining a desired inflation pressure within a tire mounted on a wheel of a vehicle. The device includes a microcompressor and a magnetic element. The compressor is mounted on the wheel and is in fluid communication with the atmosphere and the tire. The magnetic element is mounted on a stationary member of the wheel assembly and produces a magnetic field. The compressor is activated by transiting the magnetic field during each wheel revolution. Alternatively, an electric coil mounted on the wheel may transit the magnetic field to generate electrical power for an electrically-driven compressor. Thus, the compressor may pump air into the tire to maintain the desired inflation pressure. For leaks or device failure, a driver may be notified and a battery can operate the compressor at a high rate to maximize tire use until a safe place is reached.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of moving a cutter blade along a circumferential edge of a semiconductor wafer, thereby cutting a protective tape joined to a surface of the semiconductor wafer with a pattern formed thereon for protecting the pattern before the semiconductor is processed. The cutter blade moves in the state where a side face thereof is brought into contact with the circumferential edge of the semiconductor wafer, thereby cutting the protective tape joined to the surface of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: An aircraft stringer lay-up assembly is provided comprising a contoured curing block and a first mandrel element positioned thereon. The first mandrel assembly includes a first bar assembly having a plurality of rigidity reducing first slots formed along a first mandrel length. The plurality of rigidity reducing first slots protruding partially through a first mandrel depth of the first mandrel element to allow the first bar assembly to conform to the contoured curing block. A composite ply assembly is laid up onto the first mandrel element and cured while conformed to said contoured curing block such that a contoured composite stringer element is generated.

Abstract: A transfer device A that is used for transferring a transferring paste T on an object on which the transferring paste T is to be transferred comprises a pair of first outside panel 21 and the second outside panel 11 that hold the transferring paste T, a pair of spools SP1, SP2 that are supported rotatably by a pair of the first and second outside panels 21, 11 and that hold the transferring paste T, and a pair of gears G1, G2 that drive a pair of the spools SP1, SP2 to rotate and that gear each other, and rotational supporting axes 211, 212 that project toward the second outside panel 11 and that axially support the gears G1, G2 are arranged on the first outside panel 21, wherein a restraining means R that restrains the gear G1 from being pulled out along an axial direction of the rotational supporting axis 211 in a state that the gears G1, G2 are axially mounted on the rotational supporting axes 211, 212 is arranged between the first outside panel 21 and the gear G1 and at a portion different from a portion

Abstract: Described is an embossing apparatus for transferring a transfer layer of an embossing film on to a substrate body which is stable in respect of shape. The embossing station has two mutually spaced support rollers and a deflection roller around which runs an embossing belt. An embossing section of the embossing belt is defined by the support rollers. Provided in the proximity of the embossing station in parallel relationship with the embossing section is a transport device which is provided for transporting the substrate body to be embossed. The embossing belt and the transport device are driven simultaneously at the same advance speed.

Abstract: An automatic machine for applying a flexible tape on a substantially flat glass pane, comprising a machine body in which there is a plane for the substantially vertical arrangement of at least one substantially flat glass pane, a carriage with which a head for applying a flexible tape along the perimetric edge of the glass pane is associated, and tape feeder means rigidly coupled to the application head, the glass pane and the carriage being mutually movable with a translational motion along at least one first axis and one second axis, which are mutually substantially perpendicular and parallel to the plane of arrangement.

Abstract: A hollow-cylindrical portion (26) inserted in a hollow-cylindrical portion (16) of one rim section (12) is provided on the other rim section (13). To form a split rim (11), part (head portion) of the inner hollow-cylindrical portion (26) overlaid on the outer hollow-cylindrical portion (16) is radially outwardly expanded by being elastically deformed by a tapered surface (39) of a piston (38) such that the inner and outer hollow-cylindrical portions (16, 26) are in close contact with each other. As a result, relative positions of the rim sections (12, 13) are strictly defined, and this enables high assembling accuracy, particularly coaxiality with a high level, to be achieved. A fine fitted to the split rim (11) can be inspected with high accuracy.

Abstract: A rolling shutter and a slat for use in a rolling shutter are provided. The slat comprises an engaging track located at a first horizontal edge and a receptacle track located at a second horizontal edge. Illustratively, the engaging track has a hook-shaped profile and is disposed at an acute angle, and the receptacle track comprises a lip and a guard defining a space adapted to receive therein an engaging track of an adjacent slat.

Abstract: A seal for a check valve for a metal molding machine. The seal is provided by the combination of a peripheral groove in an outer surface of the check valve and a helically wound core in the groove. The helically wound coil is expandable into sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of the molding machine. The helically wound coil may be movable laterally in the groove between a melt channel open position and a melt channel closed position to open or seal the melt channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling device for a chip, in particular a processor, embodied with a number of projections or fins standing essentially normal on a base surface facing away from the chip and which may be fixed to the chip by the base surface on the side thereof facing the chip. The base surface is embodied with a number of steps or ribs, which in particular form a number of through channels on arranging the base surface on the chip, whereby the channels are embodied in the base surface in a non-linear but rather in particular in a bent manner, which permits the production of a small cooling device with an appropriate cooling capacity.

Abstract: A supporting seat includes a base adapted to be securely connected to the heat conductive plate, two arms extending obliquely from the base from two opposed sides of the base, two engagement plates each formed on a free end of a corresponding arm and adapted to engage with a bottom face of a lowermost one of the heat dissipating fins and multiple through holes defined through each of the two engagement plates for extension of the heat dissipating tubes. Weight of the heat dissipating fins is supported and deformation of the heat dissipating tubes is prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating element comprising a base body (4) made of metal, preferably aluminum or stainless steel, the surface (10) of which is highly polished and corrosion resistant.

Abstract: A blower system and method of operation for a vehicle air conditioning system, including a blower case for receiving air to be circulated into a vehicle cabin, with first and second dampers, for varying between a recirculation position for recirculating vehicle cabin air and a fresh position for introduction of fresh air from outside the vehicle. If a calculated outlet temperature is below a first temperature, a control system opens both dampers to a recirculation position. If the calculated outlet temperature is between the first temperature and a higher second temperature, the control system opens either the first or second damper to a fresh position, and opens the other damper to a recirculation position or the fresh position based upon relative humidity and vehicle speed. If the calculated outlet temperature is higher than the second temperature, the first and second dampers are both opened to the fresh position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packer cup 5 having a deformable leading edge 20 which moves away from well bore or casing obstructions as the packer cup 5 is moved into a well bore. The anaxisymmetric deformable leading edge 20 can be formed by an angled leading edge 19 which presents only a portion of the leading edge 18 to a well bore obstruction and allows the edge 19 to move past the obstruction with little or no longitudinal force. Another embodiment provides an anaxisymmetric deformable leading interior edge 72 which is unduloid providing alternatively stiff and deformable sections 74, 76 of the edge 72 to move past the obstructions.

Abstract: An improved centralizer is provided for centralization of tubulars such as casings, liners, production tubing, and production screens, in oil/gas wells. Such a centralizer comprises a tubular body, wherein a portion of an outermost surface of the tubular body is formed from a first material, and a portion of, or portion adjacent to, at least one end of the tubular body, and/or a portion of an innermost surface of the tubular body) is formed from at least one second material, in contrast to unitary construction centralizers disclosed by the prior art, and the first material has a lower Young's modulus than the at least one second material.

Abstract: Methods for generating geometric databases of coiled tubing inspection data and using the data in job design, real time monitoring and automated feedback control of operations are described. One method includes creating a grid of spatial positions on a length of coiled tubing as it traverses through an inspection apparatus having a plurality of sensors for detecting defects in the coiled tubing. Real time data may be compared to historical or nominal data for the coiled tubing. Another method includes monitoring, in real time or near real time, the status of tubing dimension (thickness, diameter, ovality, shape) during a coiled tubing operation, such as acidizing, fracturing, high pressure operations, drilling, and wellbore cleanouts. 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.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method for treating a subsurface formation. The method includes providing one or more explosives into portions of one or more wellbores selected for the explosion in the formation. The wellbores are formed in one or more zones in the formation. The explosives are controllably exploded in one or more of the wellbores such that at least some of the formation surrounding the selected wellbores has an increased permeability. One or more heaters are provided in the one or more wellbores.