Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181536 | Ultrasonic Flow Meter including a transducer having conical face An ultrasonic transducer for a pipe includes an ultrasonic source which produces plane waves. The transducer includes a housing having a face at least a portion of which is curved through which the plane waves produced from the source disposed in the housing are emi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8173017 | Single-cell mechanical flotation system A mechanical flotation system having only one cell may be nearly as efficient as one having two or more cells, yet provide an apparatus with a considerably smaller footprint, significantly reduced capital and operating costs, as well as be resistant to floating oil ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173016 | Mechanical flotation device for reduction of oil, alkalinity and undesirable gases A mechanical vessel may effectively and simultaneously displace a first undesired gas from within water with a second desired gas, and remove at least one alkaline species and oily matter from the water. The vessel raises the pH of the water and reduces the lime req... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167588 | Compressor system and frame A reciprocating compressor is provided with a reciprocating compressor frame which includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame has angled crosshead guide support stru... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8141718 | Separation device A separation device for the separation of constituents of different density, in particular of a fluid fed from a well hole, exhibits a container in which the fluid at least partially after entry via a feed line is separated into its constituents using centrifugal fo... | 03/27/2012 |
| RE43262 | Retaining apparatus for use in a wellhead assembly and method for using the same A retaining apparatus, in particular an internal tree cap, for use in a wellhead having a central bore and first and second retaining means, such as a shoulder and a groove, within the bore of the wellhead. The retaining apparatus has a housing for location within t... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8136598 | Subsea connection apparatus for a surface blowout preventer stack A subsea connection apparatus to allow connecting a surface blowout preventer stack and riser to a subsea wellhead is disclosed. The subsea connection apparatus uses a single cavity blowout preventer with a set of shearing blind rams. Hydraulically actuated wellhead... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8132463 | Method and apparatus for detecting voids in a pipe An apparatus for detecting and measuring gas voids in a pipe with a fluid includes a first ultrasonic transducer externally disposed on the pipe. The apparatus includes a second ultrasonic transducer externally disposed on the pipe. The apparatus includes a multiple... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8123191 | Mechanical override A valve system comprising a closure member that is linearly translatable within a valve body. A fail safe assembly is connected to the valve body and a first rod member that is connected to the closure member. A linear actuator is movably connected to the fail safe ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8106538 | DC voltage converting device A DC voltage converting device is on the output side connected to a DC voltage source and, on the output side, supplies a converted DC voltage to at least one electrical consumer via a cable connection. To improve such a DC voltage converting device in that also wit... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8106536 | Universal power supply system A universal power supply system is used for at least one electric consumer. The supply system comprises at least one AC source and a cable connection connecting said AC source to said electric consumer. The AC source has associated therewith an AC/DC converter for c... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104541 | Apparatus and method for processing fluids from a well A system, including a first module (35b) configured to process fluid from a well, wherein the first module (35b) includes a processing device coupleable to a manifold (5), a first access tunnel (4b) extending through ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104438 | Air intake porting for a two stroke engine A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct t... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8092693 | Apparatus for inhibiting fines carryover Apparatus for inhibiting fines carryover in the form of a settlement tank comprising: a filter which divides the tank into upper and lower portions; a fluid inlet in the lower portion for admitting into the tank a fluid with entrained solids; and a fluid outlet in t... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8074966 | Drive device A driving device for adjusting an activating element of a throttle, of a valve, of a connecting device, of a metering device or the like in particular in the field of oil and gas exploration with at least one rotary gear movably connected to the activating element a... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8069949 | Integrated lubrication module for compressors In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a modular approach to a lubrication package. Certain components such as the filter and cooler are directly connected to a block that has connections to accept them and internal porting to establi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066067 | Apparatus and method for recovering fluids from a well and/or injecting fluids into a well Methods and apparatus for diverting fluids either into or from a well are described. Some embodiments include a diverter conduit that is located in a bore of a tree. The invention relates especially but not exclusively to a diverter assembly connected to a wing bran... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066063 | Capillary injector A mineral extraction system includes a branch having a branch passage, a diverter coupled to the branch passage, and a capillary injection conduit disposed inside to the branch passage. A method of injecting chemicals includes injecting a chemical into a capillary i... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8065785 | Method for producing a turbulence conditioner for use with an ultrasonic flow meter in a pipe A method for producing a turbulence conditioner for use with an ultrasonic flow meter in a pipe having the steps of identifying an effective diameter of an aperture of the flow meter to be disposed in an opening in the pipe through which the flow meter communicates ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8051872 | Subsea equipment A subsea equipment (1) used for natural gas or crude oil production, such as a subsea actuator (2) for a valve, a restrictor or the like, a control module or other means, comprises at least an oil-filled first component (3) and a compensator uni... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047505 | Regulating device A regulating device for the linear regulation of an actuating element is connected for movement to a ball spindle drive for the conversion of a rotational movement into a linear movement. The rotational movement can be transferred to the spindle drive from at least ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8037871 | Seal assembly for a pressurized fuel feed system for an internal combustion engine The seal assembly comprises providing a fuel conduit having a fluid flow passage therethrough for conveyance of a pressurized fuel-containing gas in a general fluid-flow direction with a first sealing surface disposed on the fuel conduit. A second sealing surface en... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8016042 | Stress distributing wellhead connector In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a connector for attaching to a multi-toothed profile on a wellhead features a tooth profile that staggers loading preferably starting at a loading surface furthest from the connector body sitting... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8014120 | Networked series of sensors having distributed measurement and control for use in a hazardous environment The invention is a networked system of devices positioned in a hazardous environment to monitor/control process conditions. The devices include sensors and controls such as valves. The sensors detect process conditions/control device settings and are monitored by a ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7992453 | Erosion-resistant insert for flow measurement devices An erosion-resistant insert is provided for a flow measurement device having a fluid displacement member. The insert includes a flange and a sleeve extending axially from the flange. The sleeve may be inserted into a recess machined into a fluid conduit of the fluid... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7972103 | Apparatus for transferring settled or suspended solids from an open vessel into a closed vessel Apparatus for transferring settled or suspended solids from an open vessel into a closed vessel, the apparatus comprising a suction line which extends from the closed vessel to the open vessel via drive means, such as a pump or compressor, and a solids feed line whi... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971600 | Compressor throttling valve assembly A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft p... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963258 | Air intake porting for a two stroke engine A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct t... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7956605 | Apparatus detecting relative body movement The invention relates to a measuring device for detecting a body moving in relation to an, in particular, tubular container. Said device comprises at least one magnet unit which generates a magnetic field, measures this magnetic field and which is assigned to the co... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950868 | Modular crankshaft A modular crankshaft features a connection system between modules that features opposed female receptacles. A pin having opposed beveled ends and hydraulic passages with it is inserted into the opposed receptacles. A pair of seals is disposed on the beveled ends and... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934437 | Actuating device, especially for use in a throttle device The invention relates to an actuating device, especially for use in a throttle device, comprising a turning spindle rotatably mounted in the device housing. Said turning spindle is functionally linked via a transmission device with a drive device to displace an actu... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934376 | Hydraulic actuation assembly An assembly for the hydraulic actuation of safety equipment includes a hydraulic pump disposed between a fluid feed line and a supply line in fluid communication with the safety equipment. A pump valve in the supply line downstream of the hydraulic pump is adjustabl... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7921917 | Multi-deployable subsea stack system Methods for deploying a subsea blowout preventer stack system comprising a lower marine riser package, a blowout preventer stack with a first ram blowout preventer, and an additional blowout preventer package releasably coupled to the blowout preventer stack and com... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913971 | Hydraulic override A valve system comprising a closure member that is linearly translatable within a valve body. A hydraulic override assembly comprises a first end that is connected to the valve body and a first rod member that is connected to the closure member. A linear actuator is... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909588 | Modular rotor assembly Portions of the drive system for a piece of rotating equipment are pre-assembled into a subassembly. The subassembly can be held together by a carrier that is fabricated to accept the components in a proper alignment so that the carrier can be installed as a unit. I... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7878551 | Subsea choke insert locking apparatus A connection for sub-sea use employs locking dogs that are isolated from seawater and a backup system for operating the backup sleeve to the dogs. The normal actuation system for the backup sleeve is also isolated from seawater exposure. The set position of the back... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7859251 | Apparatus detecting relative body movement The invention relates to a measuring device for detecting a body moving in relation to an, in particular, tubular container. Said device comprises at least one magnet unit which generates a magnetic field, measures this magnetic field and which is assigned to the co... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854299 | Integrated lubrication module for compressors In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a modular approach to a lubrication package. Certain components such as the filter and cooler are directly connected to a block that has connections to accept them and internal porting to establi... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7851949 | DC converter A DC converter is connected to a DC source on its input side. On the output side, the DC delivers a converted DC voltage to at least one electric consumer via a cable connection. To improve such a DC converter in that it has a comparatively simple structural design ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7832992 | Air cooled packaged multi-stage centrifugal compressor system An air-cooled multi-stage compression system using centrifugal compressors is disclosed. It is packaged in a comparable volume to a water-cooled unit having the same driver horsepower. The performance is comparable and opportunities for use of the waste heat are ava... | 11/16/2010 |
