Patents Issued in July 24, 2008
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Publication number: 20080173417Abstract: Applicable to be used to issue notes of legal tender or any other type of document to facilitate its tactile recognition or prevent its falsification. It consists of a sheet of paper (1) in which expanding agents have been inserted (2), either centered heightwise or near the upper surface and/or lower surface thereof, forming a figure or inscription which, upon application of pressure and heat, either during the paper manufacturing phase or subsequent processes, cause the sheet of paper (1) to expand, thereby forming a curved and continuous embossing (3) on the surface of the document.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Antonio Olmos Ruiz, Juan Antonio Rubio Sanz, Javier Baraja Carracedo
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Publication number: 20080173418Abstract: A method of making absorbent cellulosic sheet includes forming a web of papermaking fibers, extruding a cellulosic dope of underivatized cellulose, disposing the dope upon the web and regenerating the cellulose in-situ. Regenerated filaments may have a denier of from about 0.05 to about 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventor: Daniel W. Sumnicht
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Publication number: 20080173419Abstract: A method of making regenerated cellulose microfibers includes forming segmented fibers with multiple longitudinally-extending segments of slightly different composition such that there is defined splittable interfaces between juxtaposed segments of the fibers which are then split into microfibers at yields of greater than 50%. Fibers so produced may be incorporated into absorbent sheet with other papermaking fibers to provide strength, softness, bulk and absorbency to tissue, towel, and personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventor: Daniel W. Sumnicht
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Publication number: 20080173420Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a paper surface sizing composition, a paper web coated on one or more sides or surfaces with a paper surface sizing composition, and a method for treating one or more sides of the paper web with a paper surface sizing composition to impart benefits relating to one or more of the following properties: (1) brightness; (2) opacity; (3) paper smoothness; (4) print quality; (5) optionally ink dry time (e.g., for ink jet printing where the sizing composition has option); and (6) optionally minimizing or eliminating edge welding (e.g., for paper webs used in, for example, form printing).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Jay Chen Song, Sen Yang, Larry Hollmaier, Michael Koenig, Yaoliang Hong, Krishna M. Pamidimukkala, Michael Renfro, Benjamin T. Liguzinski
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Publication number: 20080173421Abstract: A process for the production of a shell mould, comprising the sequential steps of: (i) dipping a preformed expendable pattern into a slurry of refractory particles and colloidal liquid binder whereby to form a coating layer on the pattern, (ii) depositing particles of refractory material onto the coating, and (iii) drying, steps (i) to (iii) being repeated as often as required to produce a shell mould having the required number of coating layers, characterised in that during at least one performance of step (ii) the particles of refractory material have been pre-mixed with a gel-forming material whereby to coat at least a portion of the refractory particles with the gel forming material such that after contact with the coating layer moisture is absorbed by the gel-forming material thereby causing gellation of the colloidal binder so reducing the time required for drying in step (iii).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2005Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Samantha Jones
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Publication number: 20080173422Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a continuous casting mold (1), during which at least one surface (2) is mechanically machined that is in contact with molten material during normal use of the mold. The aim of the invention is to achieve a uniform distribution of the heat flux over the mold. To this end, the invention provides that, as the last working step during the production of the surface (2) of the mold (1), a mechanical machining is carried out whereby producing a surface anisotropy. The invention also relates to a continuous casting mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Gereon Fehlemann, Albrecht Girgensohn
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Publication number: 20080173423Abstract: The invention relates to a sequence casting process for producing a high-purity cast metal strand from a metal melt, the metal melt being fed in controlled fashion from a metal vessel to a tundish and being discharged in controlled fashion from this tundish into a continuous-casting mold, and the supply of the metal melt into the continuous-casting mold being continued without interruption. To allow a high-quality metal strand to be cast even during the change of melt vessel in this process, with the restart phase being kept as short as possible, it is proposed that during a period of time from the resumption of the supply of metal melt into the tundish until the point at which a quasi-steady operating bath level in the tundish is reached, the inflow rate into the tundish is greater than the outflow rate out of the tundish, and for 70% to 100% of this period the inflow rate into the tundish is less than or equal to double the outflow rate out of the tundish.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Gerald Hohenbichler, Gerald Eckerstorfer, Markus Brummayer
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Publication number: 20080173424Abstract: A method of and apparatus for casting metal strip involving assembling a pair of casting rolls laterally disposed to form a nip between them, assembling an elongated metal delivery nozzle extending along and above the nip between the casting rolls, with at least one segment having opposing side walls and end walls, an inner trough extending longitudinally within between side walls and forming passages between the side walls and the inner trough and communicating with side outlets adjacent bottom portions, introducing molten metal through the elongate metal delivery nozzle to form a casting pool of molten metal supported on the casting rolls above the nip, such that molten metal is caused to flow into the inner trough of the delivery nozzle, from the inner trough through the passages between the inner trough and sidewalls, and from the passages through the side outlets in a substantially lateral direction into the casting pool, and counter rotating the casting rolls to deliver cast strip downwardly from the niType: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: NUCOR CORPORATIONInventors: W. Kent Cooper, James Leacock McIntosh, Peter Woodberry, Rama B. Mahapatra, Malcolm McDonald
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Publication number: 20080173425Abstract: A direct exchange heating/cooling system with at least one of a reduced compressor size, with a 500 psi high pressure cut-off switch, with a 98% efficient oil separator, with extra oil, operating at a higher pressure than an R-22 system, with receiver design parameters for efficiency and fox capacity, with geothermal heat exchange line set design parameters, with special heating/cooling expansion device sizing and design, with a specially sized air handler, and with a vapor line pre-heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: EARTH TO AIR SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: B. Ryland Wiggs
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Publication number: 20080173426Abstract: A heat-dissipation apparatus is disclosed. The heat-dissipation apparatus is suitable to dissipate heat generated by a heat source and includes a retention module (RM) around the heat source, a heat sink provided at the heat source, and a clip module. The clip module includes a body, a fastener, and a pressing structure. One end of the body is fastened on the RM, and the heat-sink is pressed on the heat source by the body. The fastener is provided at the other end of the body. One end of the fastener is fastened on the RM, and the pressing structure is pivotally connected to the other end of the fastener along a rotating axis. The pressing structure is suitable to rotate to be fastened at a fixing part of the fastener, so that the body is pressed by the pressing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: AMA PRECISION INC.Inventor: Kung-Jen Yan
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Publication number: 20080173427Abstract: An electronic assembly incorporates a sealed chamber that is filled with a first cooling fluid. A second cooling fluid that does not contact the first cooling fluid is circulated so as to remove heat from the first cooling fluid. The second cooling fluid is transported to an external heat removal system. Fluid circulation apparatus circulates the first cooling fluid within the chamber and facilitates heat transfer from components in the chamber. Optionally, the second cooling fluid may provide power to circulate the first cooling fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Richard Schumacher
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Publication number: 20080173428Abstract: A transmission fluid cooler for cooling the automatic transmission fluid of a motor vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, and associated method. The transmission fluid cooler can include a fluid inlet tank, a fluid outlet tank, and a plurality of extruded aluminum heat transfer tubes connecting the inlet tank to the outlet tank. Each tube can include first and second substantially flat sidewalls, a plurality of internal webs extending between the first and second sidewalls, and a plurality of dimples and convolutions to cause turbulation and stirring of the transmission fluid in order to increase heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: EDC AUTOMOTIVE, LLCInventors: George MOSER, Gordon SOMMER, Adam OSTAPOWICZ
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Publication number: 20080173429Abstract: A thin sheet type heat pipe is disclosed. The heat pipe may include a hermetically sealed container that is formed of foil sheets opposed and jointed at peripheral portions. The heat pipe may further include at least one spacer including a sheet having a fluid path and exerting a capillary force, which is movably housed in the container without bonding between the spacer and the container for maintaining flexibility to allow the container to be bent smoothly. The heat pipe may also include a working fluid enclosed in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: THE FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasumi Sasaki, Yasuyuki Ooi
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Publication number: 20080173430Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a base and a fin set thermally contacting the base. The base has a receiving portion for contacting to and absorbing heat from an electronic device and an extension portion surrounding the receiving portion. A first heat pipe is thermally engaged with the base. The first heat pipe is sinuous and includes a plurality of sections thermally engaged with the extension portion and the receiving portion of the base. A second heat pipe is thermally engaged with the extension portion and the receiving portion of the base. A middle linear section of the first heat pipe and an adjacent linear section of the second heat pipe are mounted to the base and located corresponding to the receiving portion of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: ZHAO JIN, MENG FU, CHUN-CHI CHEN
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Publication number: 20080173431Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a base for contacting an electronic device. Two first heat pipes are arranged on and thermally engaged with the base for absorbing heat from the electronic device and spread the heat to the base. Each of the two first heat pipes is sinuous and defines two U-shaped portions on the base. Two second heat pipes are thermally engaged with the base for absorbing heat from the electronic device and spreading the heat to the base. Each of the two second heat pipes has a first section located at a corresponding one of the two U-shaped portions on the base. A fin set is located on the base for dissipating heat in the base to ambient air.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: PING-AN YANG, MENG FU, CHUN-CHI CHEN
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Publication number: 20080173432Abstract: A heat exchange structure includes elongated air ducts. Each air duct has a first opening and a second opening at two ends of the air duct to allow air to enter and exit the air duct, respectively. The heat exchange structure includes an exterior heat exchange surface and interior heat exchange surfaces, in which the exterior heat exchange surface is configured to receive thermal energy from heat generators that are mounted on the exterior heat exchange surface, and the exterior heat exchange surface dissipates a portion of the thermal energy received from the heat generators and transfers another portion of the thermal energy to the interior heat exchange surfaces. The interior heat exchange surfaces are in the elongated air ducts and configured to exchange thermal energy with air flowing in the air ducts, enhancing air flow in the air ducts by buoyancy of heated air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Geoffrey Wen-Tai Shuy
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Publication number: 20080173433Abstract: Condensate accumulating in the incoming outside air flow passages of a heat exchanger is fed back into the exhaust flow passages of the heat exchanger to provide improved heat transfer in the heat exchanger, and to avoid the necessity for drainage of the condensate from the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a plastic multi-tube panel core and a solid plastic housing, with opposed-flow heat exchange and inlet-outlet extensions from only one side of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Building Performance Equipment, Inc. (a Delaware Corporation)Inventor: Klas C. Haglid
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Publication number: 20080173434Abstract: A heat exchanger including a tube having inlet ends and outlet ends and defining a flow path therebetween. The tube can have a first section and a second section arranged at an angle with respect to the first section. Each of the first section and the second section can include a first subsection and a second subsection arranged at an angle with respect to the first subsection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Jerome A. Matter, Gregory T. Kohler, Edward A. Robinson, Mark W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080173435Abstract: In a micro heat exchanger for the transfer of high area-specific amounts of heat from a heat source to a heat transfer medium, including a heat transfer structure with an inlet- and an outlet duct structure between which a plurality of passages extend through the heat transfer structure, the inlet and outlet duct structures are arranged in alternating order in the heat transfer area in close proximity to the heat source, with the inlet and outlet duct structure and the passages interconnecting the inlet and outlet structures covering the whole heat transfer area directly adjacent the heat source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Klaus Schubert, Jurgen Brandner, Ulrich Schygulla, Eugen Anurjew, Edgar Hansjosten
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Publication number: 20080173436Abstract: An intercooler comprises a plurality of plastic cooling tubes extending between a first end plate and a second end plate and a baffle arranged in the intercooler and extending at least partially between the first end plate and the second end plate. The baffle comprises a plurality of first openings for receiving a respective plastic cooling tube, the baffle further comprising a plurality of second openings arranged between the first openings. The second openings permit air to flow through the intercooler whilst creating turbulence in the air flow which increase the thermal transfer between the air and the tubes increasing the efficiency of the intercooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Bobbye Kaye Baylis, Paul D. Daly, Ian R. McLean, Roy Haworth
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Publication number: 20080173437Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle HVAC system to automatically defog a windshield glass and to prevent fogging or condensation of the windshield glass. In-cabin air temperature and relative humidity are measured and used to determine a dewpoint. Further, ambient or outside temperature is measured. If windshield wipers are being used or if the cabin air temperature is less than a predetermined temperature, the ambient air temperature value is used as a glass temperature, otherwise the glass temperature is determined from the ambient air temperature and vehicle speed. A fog margin, which is a measure of the likelihood of fog formation, is based upon the difference between dewpoint and the windshield glass temperature. The fog margin is used to control the HVAC system to anticipate and respond to potential fogging conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Daniel Yelles
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Publication number: 20080173438Abstract: The dehumidifier uses an all-plastic air-to-air heat exchanger together with an integral chiller to cool the incoming air to remove water vapor, and then exchange heat with incoming air to cool the incoming air and re-heat the outgoing air. The degree of dehumidification and the temperature of the outgoing air can be controlled by varying the speed of a variable speed fan so as to provide varying degrees of cooling as well as dehumidification. A programmable controller can be used to operate the dehumidifier automatically, either together with a humidistat and thermostat, or in accordance with a predetermined time profile for the conditioned space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Building Performance Equipment Inc. (a Delaware Corporation)Inventor: Klas C. Haglid
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Publication number: 20080173439Abstract: A system for the control of the contents of a reactor which employs a control element of variable area containing flowing heat transfer fluid. The area available for the for the control of the contents of the reactor is controlled is changed by opening and closing a bank of conduits in a cascade and the conduits are opened and closed according to a temperature measurement device in the medium whose temperature is to be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Robert Ashe, David Charles Morris
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Publication number: 20080173440Abstract: The invention relates to a system for collecting and injecting water from a subterranean aquifer directly into hydrocarbon reservoirs. The system may include a collecting wells in aquifers, injection wells in hydrocarbon producing reservoirs and a hydraulic connection for pumping water with access to a collecting zone and to an injection zone. The invention is applicable to hydrocarbons production fields, where water injection is used to maintain the pressure in a hydrocarbon producing reservoir, thereby enhancing the recovery rate of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRASInventors: Roberto Rodrigues, Joao Siqueira de Matos, Roberto Adelar Bonora Vieira, Jackson Burjack Farias, Jose Eduardo de Lima Garcia
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Publication number: 20080173441Abstract: A system and method for deploying one or more tools in a wellbore according to which a clamp is coupled to a flexible interconnect.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: PINNACLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Bowles, Patrick Mekolik
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Publication number: 20080173442Abstract: Methods for forming a barrier around at least a portion of a treatment area in a subsurface formation are described herein. Sulfur may be introduced into one or more wellbores located inside a perimeter of a treatment area in the formation having a permeability of at least 0.1 darcy. At least some of the sulfur is allowed to move towards portions of the formation cooler than the melting point of sulfur to solidify the sulfur in the formation to form the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Harold J. Vinegar, Del Scot Christensen
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Publication number: 20080173443Abstract: Methods are provided that include the steps of providing wells in a formation, establishing one or more fractures in the formation, such that each fracture intersects at least one of the wells, placing electrically conductive material in the fracture, and applying an electric voltage across the fracture and through the material such that sufficient heat is generated by electrical resistivity within the material to heat and/or pyrolyze organic matter in the formation to form producible hydrocarbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: William A. Symington, Abbel Wadood M. El-Rabaa, Robert D. Kaminsky, William P. Meurer, Quinn Passey, Michele M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20080173444Abstract: Systems, methods, and heaters for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. At least one system for providing power to one or more subsurface heaters is described herein. The system may include an intermittent power source; a transformer coupled to the intermittent power source, and a tap controller coupled to the transformer. The transformer may be configured to transform power from the intermittent power source to power with appropriate operating parameters for the heaters. The tap controller may be configured to monitor and control the transformer so that a constant voltage is provided to the heaters from the transformer regardless of the load of the heaters and the power output provided by the intermittent power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Francis Marion Stone, Charles R. Goodwin, James Richard
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Publication number: 20080173445Abstract: Methods and apparatus to characterize stock-tank oil during fluid composition analysis are disclosed. A disclosed example method to characterize a fluid associated with an underground geological formation comprises obtaining a sample of the fluid associated with the underground geological formation, determining, in a borehole associated with the underground geological formation, a stock-tank oil type for the sample of the fluid associated with the underground geological formation, and determining a property of the fluid associated with the underground geological formation based on the stock-tank oil type.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Chengli Dong, Peter S. Hegeman
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Publication number: 20080173446Abstract: A method and device for displacement of a first fluid by means of a second fluid in a borehole (1) in the ground, where, during displacement, the second fluid is kept separate from the first fluid, and where the volume of an expandable space (22) in which the second fluid is to be located following the displacement, increases during inflow of the second fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Tom Unsgaard, Steffen Eversen
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Publication number: 20080173447Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of Enhanced Petroleum Recovery (EPR) combining technical, economic, environmental and social effectiveness to increase the recovery factor of onshore or offshore fields having a high degree of exploitation, more precisely through the use of a substance miscible with the diverse types of petroleum of low fluidity found in various regions. More specifically, the present invention refers to the use of solvents such as light liquid fractions of petroleum, for example diesel oil and gas oil, a light petroleum, and the essential oils derived from renewable sources such as for example biodiesel, used pure or mutually admixed in any proportion, for injection into a geological formation through an injection well, there resulting a final mixture (petroleum/injected solvent) presenting much lower viscosity and much greater fluidity than the original petroleum, having an impact throughout the petroleum production chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. -PETROBRASInventors: Ivonete Pereira Gonzalez Da Silva, Maria Aparecida De Melo, Amaury De Azevedo Aguiar, Ana Paula Silva Conceicao De Santana, Andre Luis Mynssen Ferreira, Viviane Rezende Prates
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Publication number: 20080173448Abstract: Methods of using water-soluble hydrophobically modified polymers to treat intervals of a subterranean formation having variable permeabilities. An exemplary embodiment provides a method of treating an interval of a subterranean formation having a permeability that varies. The method comprises contacting the interval with a water-soluble hydrophobically modified polymer capable of selectively reducing the effective permeability of the interval to water without a comparable reduction of the effective permeability of the interval to hydrocarbons. The hydrophobically modified polymer modifies the interval to have a more uniform permeability without substantially preventing the flow of fluids through the interval. The method further comprises introducing a treatment fluid into the interval. The more uniform permeability of the interval allows for a more uniform treatment of the interval by the treatment fluid than would be allowed without treatment of the interval with the hydrophobically modified polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, David L. Brown
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Publication number: 20080173449Abstract: Systems, methods, and heaters for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. At least one method for providing acidic gas to a subsurface formation is described herein. The method may include providing heat from one or more heaters to a portion of a subsurface formation; producing fluids that include one or more acidic gases from the formation using a heat treatment process. At least a portion of one of the acidic gases may be introduced into the formation, or into another formation, through one or more wellbores at a pressure below a lithostatic pressure of the formation in which the acidic gas is introduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Thomas David Fowler
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Publication number: 20080173450Abstract: A method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation may include providing heat to a first hydrocarbon layer in the formation from a first heater located in an opening in the formation. The opening and the first heater may have a horizontal or inclined portion located in the first hydrocarbon layer and at least one connecting portion extending between the horizontal or inclined portion and the surface. Isolation material is placed in the opening such that the isolation material partially isolates the layer in which the horizontal or inclined portion of the first heater is located. An additional horizontal or inclined opening portion that extends from at least one of the connecting portions of the opening is formed in a second hydrocarbon layer. A second heater to provide heat the second hydrocarbon formation is placed in the additional substantially horizontal opening portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Bernard Goldberg, Arthur Herman Hale, David Scott Miller, Harold J. Vinegar
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Publication number: 20080173451Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide methods of treating a subterranean formation to improve gas production therefrom. Exemplary embodiments of the methods comprise introducing a cationic polyorganosiloxane into the subterranean formation, wherein the cationic polyorganosiloxane comprises at least two quaternary ammonium groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: B. Raghava Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Danhua Leslie Zhang, Eldon D. Dalrymple, Paul S. Brown
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Publication number: 20080173452Abstract: A composition for treating a portion of a wellbore or a portion of a subterranean formation is provided, the composition comprising: (a) water; (b) a source of hydrogen peroxide, and (c) an activator for the source of hydrogen peroxide; wherein the pH of the composition is adjusted to be within an appropriate range for the type of activator. A method for treating a portion of a wellbore or a portion of a subterranean formation, the method comprising the steps of: forming or providing a composition comprising: (a) water; (b) a source of hydrogen peroxide, and (c) an activator for the source of hydrogen peroxide; wherein the pH of the composition is adjusted within an appropriate range for the type of activator; and introducing the composition through a wellbore to treat a portion of a wellbore or a portion of a subterranean formation. The activator can be a water-soluble alkanoyl-donor compound or a chelated transition metal. Preferably, the composition further comprises an iron chelating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Michael W. Sanders, Jeffrey L. Mundy, Fong Fong Foo, Rajesh K. Saini
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Publication number: 20080173453Abstract: A system used to remove multiple isolation plugs from a wellbore. The system is efficient in fluidizing and circulating proppant located below an upper plug resting on top of proppant settled above a lower plug. The system uses a central port of the mill that is in communication with coiled tubing to fluidize and circulate the proppant around the perimeter of the upper plug. Once the proppant has been circulated from underneath the upper plug, the upper plug may mate and rotationally lock with a lower plug set within the wellbore. Upon locking, the system is able to rapidly mill out the upper plug and the lower plug until the lower plug is no longer set within the wellbore. The system provides for the rapid removal of multiple plugs positioned within a wellbore where an amount of proppant is present between the plugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: BJ Services CompanyInventor: John Gordon Misselbrook
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Publication number: 20080173454Abstract: Positional control of downhole actuators. A method for positional control of an actuator includes the steps of: applying pressure to both an input line and an output line connected to the actuator; and then releasing a predetermined volume of fluid from the output line, thereby displacing a piston of the actuator a corresponding predetermined distance. A system for positional control of an actuator includes the actuator included in a well tool positioned in a well; the input line connected to the actuator and extending to a remote location; the output line connected to the actuator and extending to the remote location; and a fluid volume measurement device connected to the output line at the remote location, the fluid volume measurement device being operative to meter the predetermined volume of fluid from the output line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Mitchell C. Smithson, Timothy R. Tips, Corrado Giuliani
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Publication number: 20080173455Abstract: A gas lift apparatus for use with a well bore sealing device includes a tubing string coupled to the well bore sealing device, a gas inlet port in the tubing string extending between the well bore above the sealing device and a flow bore in the tubing string to provide a first flow path, and a second flow path in the tubing string wherein the first flow bore extends the first fluid path to a location in the well bore below the sealing device and the second flow path. A method for producing a fluid from a well bore zone below a set sealing device disposed in a production tubing includes providing a gas to a well bore annulus formed by the production tubing, flowing the gas downwardly into the production tubing and then through the sealing device, flowing the gas through the well bore zone and then into the well bore zone and flowing the fluid upwardly through the well bore zone, then into the production tubing and through the sealing device to the surface of the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Charles I. Moffett, Thomas S. Kirkpatrick, Dallis A. Smith, Joshua C. Little
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Publication number: 20080173456Abstract: A curb shoe assembly for street grading and curb formation is provided. The curb shoe assembly includes a channel member having a front side, a back side, a bottom side and a central trough sized for receiving the bottom edge of a construction vehicle mow blade. The curb shoe further includes a grading blade which extends downward from the bottom side of the channel member. The grading blade includes a laterally extending portion and an angled portion. The angled portion includes a vertically extending edge for confronting a curb shoulder. Preferably, the angled portion is removable for replacement due to damage. The curb shoe includes a pair of straps for affixing the curb shoe's channel member to a mow blade. In addition, the curb shoe assembly includes a shoe having a horizontally extending plate. The horizontally extending plate is positioned adjacent to the grading blade so as to rest upon a street curb during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: John L. Davis
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Publication number: 20080173457Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fitting a breaking device tool with a bearing, a breaking device and a tool bushing. The tool of the breaking device is fitted with a bearing with at least one bearing bushing manufactured of bearing material and arranged in a bearing space. There is a clearance fit between the bearing bushing and the bearing space, whereby the bearing bushing is insertable into the bearing space by manual force. During the use, compression stress pulses are given to the tool with a percussion device, whereby stress waves travel in the tool, which waves generate on the tool surface a movement in the direction of its perpendicular. This movement is transmitted to the bearing bushing, and it deforms the bearing bushing in the radial direction in such a way that the bearing bushing is pressed against the bearing space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Ossi Kahra
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Publication number: 20080173458Abstract: An electric impact tool in which a rotating mass rotates in a forward direction to impact upon and transfer torque to an anvil, and rotates in a reverse direction opposite the forward direction in response to such impact. A direction sensor monitors the direction of rotation of the rotating mass, and a controller turns an electric motor on and off during respective forward and reverse rotation of the rotating mass. An energy storing mechanism may be used to absorb energy from reverse rotation of the rotating mass and release the absorbed energy to rotate the rotating mass in the forward direction. A controller may be used to store the angular position of the rotating mass upon each impact and turn off the motor prior to the following impact to avoid energizing the motor during stall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANYInventors: Warren Andrew Seith, Mark Templeton McClung, Daniel J. Becker, William M. Ball
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Publication number: 20080173459Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique that contributes to increased operability in changing the rotational speed of a spindle in a power tool b which the rotational speed of the spindle can be changed in three levels by utilizing a planetary gear mechanism. A representative power tool is characterized in that the third gear position in which the spindle is rotated at the third speed is located in an intermediate position in the sliding direction of the speed changing part The first speed change position in which the spindle is rotated at the first speed is located on one side of the third speed change position, and the second speed change position in which the spindle is rotated at the second speed is located on the other side of the third speed change position. Therefore, during processing operation by using the power tool, shifting operation between the first and third speeds which is frequently performed can be done without the need to go through the second speed area each time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Takao Kuroyanagi, Hideki Abe
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Publication number: 20080173460Abstract: An air tool with two exhaust pipes has a case that holds an air inlet, an air motor, an inlet switch for controlling the operation of the air motor, and an action element driven by the air motor. Both sides of the air tool are provided with an exhaust pipe connecting to the air motor. During the operation of the air tool, the exhaust is expelled via the two exhaust pipes simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Yung-yung Sun, Chuan-ching Cheng
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Publication number: 20080173461Abstract: A method for using a segmented grounding system, including a bit including a coupling portion at a first end, and a generally tapered second end, a shaft with a first end configured to couple to the coupling portion of the bit, and a second end comprising a receiving structure, and a tool configured to couple to the receiving structure of the second end of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: David R. Stockin, Michael Esparza
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Publication number: 20080173462Abstract: A spacer and/or spacer damper that provides for uniform spacing of horizontally bundled sub-conductors as well as enhanced heat dissipation is disclosed. More particularly, when applied to electrical transmission lines, the configuration of the spacer and/or spacer damper can include formed-wire outer rods which increase the conductor surface area thereby enhance heat dissipation. In other words, the outer rod assembly disclosed herein can provide for minimizing damaging effects of motion while enhancing heat dissipation of the underlying conductor and connector arm. Still further, the subject spacer or spacer damper can alleviate entangling of the sub-conductors most often caused by galloping, ice unloading, and fault currents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Robert Whapham, John Olenik
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Publication number: 20080173463Abstract: A cable includes an elastic member extendable and compressible in a first direction and a first conductor having a meandering portion embedded in the elastic member. The meandering portion meanders within the elastic member and extends in the first direction. It is preferable that a plurality of coating members are arranged in parallel in the first direction and coupled to a surface of the elastic member. In addition, it is preferable that each of the coating members is harder than the elastic member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Kazuhiko YAMADA, Tomishige Tai
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Publication number: 20080173464Abstract: A novel flat-wire-pair cable and resonant filter termination employing active interconnect principles is disclosed. The invention implements flattened conducting wires coated with insulation that are bonded to each other, providing approximately rectangular cross-sections and flat surfaces for the transport of charge through the wires. The flat wire pair may then be twisted for additional cross-talk minimization, with the twist occurring simultaneously and in identical fashion on both wires due to their attached arrangement. The terminating ends of the cable are routed on an insulating substrate forming a connector body, with the traces ending in conducting structures providing a matched resonating filter function. This filter is tuned to provide maximal benefit for the highest significant spectral content in transmitted signals. Through these enhancements, the invention interconnect architecture substantially reduces signal loss due to skin-effect and eliminates intra-pair skew.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Rajendran Nair
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Publication number: 20080173465Abstract: A novel flat-wire-pair and cable architecture are disclosed. The invention implements flattened conducting wires coated with insulation that are bonded to each other, providing approximately rectangular cross-sections and flat surfaces for the transport of charge through the wires. Flat wire pairs are then placed within a cable assembly such that adjacent wire pairs are oriented orthogonally or in other such manner adjacent to each other to minimize crosstalk and render crosstalk common-mode. Flat wire pairs are also shielded for additional cross-talk minimization as well as near-field EMI minimization. A cable consisting of multiple flat wire pairs may also be shielded in its external jacket that maintains cable structure, and may include additional conductors for reference and static signals. Through these enhancements, the invention cable architecture eliminates intra-pair and inter-pair skew while substantially reducing signal loss due to skin-effect as well as rendering crosstalk harmless.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Rajendran Nair
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Publication number: 20080173466Abstract: An encapsulating permanent wire connector is comprised of a housing provided with a first port and a second port. At least one division wall extends coaxially in a portion of the housing to a side of a straight central axis of the housing and defines an electrically isolating cavity in the housing. The housing has an opening to inject a sealing substance therein. Air evacuation holes are associated with the electrically isolating cavity for the escape of air therefrom when a sealing substance is injected within the housing with soldered wire connections being disposed in the housing and isolated from one another by the electrically isolating cavity. In a preferred embodiment, there are two spaced-apart electrically isolating cavities with a central cavity therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Michel Morand