37results about How to "Considerable expense" patented technology

A progressing cavity stator and a method for fabricating such a stator are disclosed. Exemplary embodiments of the progressing cavity stator include a plurality of rigid longitudinal stator sections concatenated end-to-end in a stator tube. The stator sections are rotationally aligned so that each of the internal lobes extends in a substantially continuous helix from one end of the stator to the other. The stator further includes an elastomer liner deployed on an inner surface of the concatenated stator sections. Exemplary embodiments of this invention include a comparatively rigid stator having high torque output and are relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture as compared to prior art rigid stators.

A progressing cavity stator and a method for fabricating such a stator are disclosed. Exemplary embodiments of the progressing cavity stator include a plurality of rigid longitudinal stator sections concatenated end-to-end in a stator tube. The stator sections are rotationally aligned so that each of the internal lobes extends in a substantially continuous helix from one end of the stator to the other. The stator further includes an elastomer liner deployed on an inner surface of the concatenated stator sections. Exemplary embodiments of this invention include a comparatively rigid stator having high torque output and are relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture as compared to prior art rigid stators.

A progressing cavity stator is provided. The progressing cavity stator includes a fiber reinforced composite component providing an internal helical cavity having at least one helical groove and an elastomeric liner disposed on an internal surface of the fiber reinforced composite component. In various exemplary embodiments, the fiber reinforced composite component includes a plurality of fibers disposed in a matrix material, the plurality of fibers being disposed such that distinct portions thereof follow correspondingly distinct directions. Exemplary embodiments of this invention may advantageously exhibit a prolonged service life in downhole applications as compared to conventional progressing cavity stators. A replaceable progressing cavity insert for a stator is also provided. Methods for fabricating progressing cavity stators and progressing cavity inserts are also provided.

Apparatus and methods are described for use with a digital camera that is configured to acquire images of a bodily sample. Two or more stains are configured to stain the bodily sample. A computer processor drives the digital camera to acquire, for each of a plurality of imaging fields of the bodily sample, two or more digital images, at least one of the images being acquired under brightfield lighting conditions, and at least one of the images being acquired under fluorescent lighting conditions. The computer processor performs image processing on the digital images, by extracting visual classification features from the digital images and analyzing the extracted visual classification features. The computer processor outputs a result of the image processing that includes an indication of one or more entities that are contained within the sample. Other applications are also described.

A radio transponder encoded with a serial number that is linked to a vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is installed on a vehicle at time of manufacturer. When the vehicle is tendered for repairs, an electronic interrogator detects the presence of the vehicle, reads its VIN, and checks a database of safety recalls applicable to that VIN, recall repairs completed, state consumer protection Lemon Laws applicable to that vehicle, and the vehicle's service history. This information is all stored within a relational database that can be viewed via the Internet with user friendly computer interfaces. In addition, electronic alerts are automatically generated and sent indicating which safety recall repairs have yet to be performed for that vehicle, and whether any Lemon Law repair limits are being approached or have been exceeded. The system helps to ensure that all applicable safety recall repairs are completed for each vehicle, and that the manufacturer can get involved before expensive consumer remedies such as buy-back requirements are triggered. The system also allows lenders to conduct inventory remote, electronic inventory audits and it allows dealers to more easily locate and manage inventory, conduct warranty repairs, and seek warranty reimbursements.

Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for the use of multiple organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems that generate mechanical and / or electric power from multiple co-located waste heat flows using a specially configured system of multiple expanders operating at multiple temperatures and / or multiple pressures (“MP”) utilizing a common working fluid. The multiple ORC cycle system accepts waste heat energy at different temperatures and utilizes a single closed-loop cycle of organic refrigerant flowing through all expanders in the system, where the distribution of heat energy to each of the expanders allocated to permit utilization of up to all available heat energy, In some embodiments, the multiple ORC system maximizes the output of the waste energy recovery process. The expanders can be operatively coupled to one or more generators that convert the mechanical energy of the expansion process into electrical energy.

A method and system for the capture of data files transmitted over a wired network by a data traffic generator. The mapping and / or translation of network addressing data contained within the captured data frames is such that the frames, when transferred over the wireless medium, appear to have originated from one of a population of emulated wireless stations. The mapping and / or translation of network addressing data contained in data frames received over the wireless medium directed to a specific emulated wireless station is such that the frames, when transmitted over the wired network, appear to be destined for the data traffic generator. The mapping and / or translation function is applied as frames traverse the boundary between the external data source network interface and the wireless network interface.

A mould for moulding a wind turbine blade using a reinforcing material and a matrix material is provided. The mould includes a solid non-stick lining, and wherein the material properties of the non-stick lining are chosen to prevent a matrix material from bonding with the non-stick lining of the mould. A method of moulding a wind turbine blade in a mould is also provided. The method includes applying a solid non-stick lining to an inside surface of the mould, assembling a reinforcement material lay-up for the wind turbine blade on the non-stick lining, distributing a matrix material through layers of the reinforcement material lay-up, performing curing steps to harden the matrix material, and subsequently removing the cured wind turbine blade from the mould.

The present invention relates to a method and device for log event processing. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a log event; determining whether or not the log event meets one or more predetermined conditions; and executing one or more processes determined according to the predetermined conditions when the log event meets the predetermined conditions. The method and device can execute, according to a log event, processes determined according to predetermined conditions on the premise of not changing existing software and hardware architectures.

A solution for developing XForms projects can bind an XForms template to a backend simulator, during a development or test stage of a software development. The XForms template can be developed by an interface designer, such as a business analyst. The XForms template can be conveyed to remotely located clients. Data instances associated with the XForms template can be received and routed to the backend simulator for processing. An integration code developer can later integrate the XForms templates to a backend server instead of to the backend simulator. Accordingly, the solution accelerates XForms based development projects by decoupling XForms interface development from XForms system integration development, which are typically handled by different people having different skill sets.

A progressing cavity stator and a method for fabricating such a stator are disclosed. Exemplary embodiments of the progressing cavity stator include a plurality of rigid longitudinal stator sections concatenated end-to-end in a stator tube. The stator sections are rotationally aligned so that each of the internal lobes extends in a substantially continuous helix from one end of the stator to the other. The stator further includes an elastomer liner deployed on an inner surface of the concatenated stator sections. Exemplary embodiments of this invention include a comparatively rigid stator having high torque output and are relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture as compared to prior art rigid stators.

A solution for developing XForms projects can bind an XForms template to a backend simulator, during a development or test stage of a software development. The XForms template can be developed by an interface designer, such as a business analyst. The XForms template can be conveyed to remotely located clients. Data instances associated with the XForms template can be received and routed to the backend simulator for processing. An integration code developer can later integrate the XForms templates to a backend server instead of to the backend simulator. Accordingly, the solution accelerates XForms based development projects by decoupling XForms interface development from XForms system integration development, which are typically handled by different people having different skill sets.

An system and method for enabling an individual to pretest stimulus alternatives, by carrying out eye-tracking experiments on a subject with a digital camera, a personal computer and webcam, or a camera built into a laptop, tablet, smart phone, or other mobile device. The method of implementing the invention may be based on use of the internet for transmitting experimental stimuli, data, and / or results. The method enables the practitioner to determine which of two or more competing stimulus images, displayed at the same time, draws more spontaneous gaze direction from the subject during the first few moments of exposure. The method enables one to express the result as a ratio or other comparative index.

The removable dewatering device is adapted for use in a retention basin, and filters debris from water passing there through. The present invention has an inner filter and an outer filter. The current conventional process for cleaning a retention basin filter device of debris is time consuming and arduous. Usually, retention basins must be completely drained in order to clean the filtration devices. The present invention is removed then cleaned and maintained while the retention basin is full of water, and requires considerably less effort and expense for maintenance and cleaning.

There is provided an alternative construction of driver's cab (1) for a load-handling vehicle and in particular an alternative construction of door (5) for a driver's cab. The door (5) is pivotally mounted on one of the uprights (13) of the driver's cab (1) and does not protrude outwardly from the driver's cab when opened or closed. The door (5) is mounted so that it effectively pivots about its own substantially vertical plane. The door (5) is provided with a locking mechanism that allows the door to be secured in position relative the upright (13) without the need for additional locking members being mounted on another of the uprights (13) on the driver's cab. The construction of driver's cab is lightweight and compact and allows for a more simplified manufacture by virtue of the omission of additional components.

Systems and methods of automated architectural design are disclosed. A user can access a user account associated with information such as model prototypes, families, component models useable to assemble a complete building model based configuration selections, etc., and can be associated with one or more entities (e.g., a company that uses similar building designs at various stores, etc.). Building configuration options can be presented to a user, and various configuration options selected by the user can be received. Appropriate component models having attributes (e.g., including appropriate building materials, etc. corresponding to the building code, appropriate building design for wind considerations, etc.) corresponding to the received configuration inputs can be selected. A building model can be constructed as a kit-of-parts from the component models selected based on the received user inputs.

The invention relates to a spray powder for coating a substrate (2) in particular for coating a bearing part (2) of a bearing apparatus, said spray powder having at least the following composition: zinc=5% to 30% by weight, tin=1% to 10% by weight, silicon=0.1% to 3% by weight, aluminium=0.1% to 7% by weight, iron=0.01% to 2% by weight, manganese=0.01% to 4% by weight, cobalt=0.01 to 3% by weight, copper=the balance to 100% in % by weight.

A cargo bar for retaining loads in a cargo container having opposing side walls. The cargo bar includes telescoping sections and end devices at the opposed ends of the cargo bar. The end devices are elastameric and absorb excessive forces that induce pressure grip extension of the telescoping sections.

In order to improve an actuating device for a trailer coupling, in particular, for actuating a trailer coupling with a ball neck movable between an operative position and a rest position, for example, a locking device of such a trailer coupling, comprising a device base which can be mounted on the vehicle and a lever which is mounted on the device base so as to be movable and can be moved from a starting position, in which no actuation of the trailer coupling takes place, into an actuating position, whereby the trailer coupling is acted upon by means of a movement transfer device, in such a manner that this can be operated as favorably as possible it is suggested that a securing device be provided on the lever which secures the lever against any actuation in the starting position.

This invention is a method of fabricating a conformal lithium polymer battery comprising the steps of: selecting a slab of lithium polymer battery material of a desired height, containing a desired number of cells; freezing the slab; vertically cutting the slab to a desired shape; attaching a lead to each anode conductor; and attaching a lead to a each cathode conductor. The slab may contain one or many cells. The leads may be made of multistranded, metallic wire, metallic ribbon, low melting point alloy, self-healing metal, and litz wire. Attachment is accomplished so as to minimize tension on the leads. The cut slab may need to be deburred after cutting and before attaching leads. Preferably, burr formation is prevented by recessing the edge of the anodic or cathodic half cells. Lead attachment my be accomplished by: wire bonding; wedge bonding; adhesive bonding with conductive epoxy, anistotropic conductive adhesive or conductive thermoplastic; stapling; adhering the lead to the electrode by electropolymerization; welding; and growing a lead in place by electroless plating, electro-plating or a combination of electroless plating and electroplating. The distal ends of the leads may be connected together so that the cells are connected together in series, in parallel or some in series and the remainder in parallel. After the leads have been attached to the cut slab and connected together, the assembly will preferably be wrapped with standard packaging for lithium polymer batteries.

In a carrier medium having at least two defined regions, biological and / or chemical substances are applied to the regions of the carrier medium for analyzing an analyte. The carrier medium is also provided with a stored code that indicates which biological and / or chemical substance is located in which defined region. The application of multiple biological and / or chemical substances to one carrier medium enables multiple analyses to be performed simultaneously on the analyte. This approach reduces the required quantities of the biological and / or chemical substances needed to perform the desired analyses of the analyte. The carrier medium itself does not reveal which biological and / or chemical substance is located in which region; this information may instead be provided by the code.

A variable stroke length EOD pump system is provided that includes a diaphragm pump and an electromagnetic linear actuator that operates the diaphragm pump. The linear actuator includes two stator halves, and an armature. The armature is supported for linear motion along an axis of and between field poles of the stator halves. Each stator half may also include a drive coil partially surrounded by a magnetically permeable core.

A frac nut assembly and method of using the assembly. The assembly has an annular shape, an outer circumferential surface, an interior surface having female threads thereon at one axial end of the frac nut assembly and a shoulder that extends radially inward from an opposite axial end of the frac nut assembly, and at least two lugs radially protruding from the outer circumferential surface. The frac nut assembly further comprises at least two members that define the frac nut assembly when assembled together at planar radial interfaces.

A method is provided for an improved interpretation of seismic data, comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a 3D seismic data set from a predetermined region; (b) generating at least one attribute volume comprising at least one attribute of said 3D seismic data; (c) selecting a zone of interest from said at least one attribute volume of said 3D seismic data set; (d) determining a frequency spectrum of said zone of interest; (e) generating a synthetic model of said zone of interest based on said frequency spectrum of said zone of interest and the model defined by at least a three dimensional space, wherein a first variable parameter is variable in a first dimension of the space, and at least a second variable parameter is variable in at least a second and / or third dimension; (f) calibrating said synthetic model utilising additional data indicative to physical properties of said zone of interest; (g) utilising said calibrated synthetic model to provide the frequency spectrum of a synthetic seismic response of said zone of interest and project the spectrum on a horizon of said zone of interest, and (h) generating a visual representation of said projected spectrum against said first variable parameter and at least said second variable parameter.

The present invention relates to a method and device for log event processing. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a log event; determining whether or not the log event meets one or more predetermined conditions; and executing one or more processes determined according to the predetermined conditions when the log event meets the predetermined conditions. The method and device can execute, according to a log event, processes determined according to predetermined conditions on the premise of not changing existing software and hardware architectures.

This invention is a method of fabricating a conformal lithium polymer battery comprising the steps of: selecting a slab of lithium polymer battery material of a desired height, containing a desired number of cells; freezing the slab; vertically cutting the slab to a desired shape; attaching a lead to each anode conductor; and attaching a lead to a each cathode conductor. The slab may contain one or many cells. The leads may be made of multistranded, metallic wire, metallic ribbon, low melting point alloy, self-healing metal, and litz wire. Attachment is accomplished so as to minimize tension on the leads. The cut slab may need to be deburred after cutting and before attaching leads. Preferably, burr formation is prevented by recessing the edge of the anodic or cathodic half cells.

A method and system for the capture of data files transmitted over a wired network by a data traffic generator. The mapping and / or translation of network addressing data contained within the captured data frames is such that the frames, when transferred over the wireless medium, appear to have originated from one of a population of emulated wireless stations. The mapping and / or translation of network addressing data contained in data frames received over the wireless medium directed to a specific emulated wireless station is such that the frames, when transmitted over the wired network, appear to be destined for the data traffic generator. The mapping and / or translation function is applied as frames traverse the boundary between the external data source network interface and the wireless network interface.