A robust, low-loss wired pipe joint is provided for service as a component of a wired pipe string for transmitting measurement data to a surface station from locations in a borehole in oil well drilling and oil well operations. Conductive layers reduce signal energy losses over the length of the drill string by reducing resistive losses and flux losses at each inductive coupler. The wired pipe joi...

The crush cutter, comprising a base (1) with frames (2, 3) and slideways (4, 5) for the hubs (6, 7, 8, 9) of two cylinders (10, 11) with rolling tracks (12, 13, 14, 15), has an upper articulated frame (34, 35, 39) with cavities to receive expanding hubs (40, 41) of rods (42, 43) carrying adjustable pressure rollers (44, 45) that interact with the cylinder tracks. The pressure is created by lower s...

A calculator estimates the vehicle speed control function of a behavior control unit (15) so as to regulate torque transfer power of clutch (7). The physical parameter for adjusting the vehicle speed is adjusted based on the torque transfer power and accordingly the clutch is regulated. An Independent claim is also included for vehicle drive control method.;

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Device for filling pot (20) of a lead battery comprises: reservoirs (1, 2) enclosing sulfuric acid and mixture of water and gelling agent, respectively; containers (4, 5) each connected to one of the reservoirs and incorporating a piston (10, 11) for expelling constituents into conduits (17, 18); mixer (16) into which conduits emerge; and conduit (19) connecting mixer to pot through cover (21). A ...

The present invention relates to methodology of an apparatus for accurately positioning devices for performing endoscopic cannulation, papillotomy and sphincterotomy and similar procedures. The sphincterotome with a steerable or adjustable distal segment of the present invention allows the physician to control the position of the distal tip of the device independently of the endoscope and adjust f...

A test strip analysis apparatus comprising a housing, an insertion station for receiving a test strip to be inspected, an optical measuring unit for measuring the test strip, a transport device for transporting the test strip from said insertion station to the optical measuring unit within the reaction period required for the test strip, and an analyzing unit for evaluating the measurement of the...

The prodn. of flexible foam comprises reacting di- or poly- isocyanates with cpds. contg. at least two NCO-reactive H atoms in the presence of a blowing agent (II) and opt. other additives. (II) is a mixt. contg. 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (TFE) and at least one other cpd. selected from 1,1-difluoroethane (DFE) and readily volatile organic cpds. with a b.pt. below 105 (pref. below 80) degrees C, i....

Order picking method for use in warehouses, etc. where an operator (6) selects order items from a list prior to delivery. The operator has a motorized collection vehicle (8) on which are placed order items as the vehicle moves between storage points (1-4). According to the invention the vehicle can be remotely controlled by the operator as he moves on foot between storage points. The invention al...

PCT No. PCT/DE94/00714 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 15, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 15, 1996 PCT Filed Jun. 18, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/01561 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 12, 1995An arrangement for indicating a change in a reflective element of a radiation-permeable medium having a detection side disposed opposite the reflective element. The arrangement includes two measured sections each having a radiation source for ...

Un aparato para monitorear una corona de llanta mientras se desbasta una llanta en una máquina desbastadora, que comprende:un chasis montable en la máquina desbastadorauna rueda de tracción montada en el chasis para contacto con una superficie de la corona de una llanta en rotación;un dispositivo de desplazamiento de vaivén montado en el chasis y accionado por la rueda de tracción para movimiento ...

Methods provide for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method in which information is collected from a consumer regarding certain of her menstrual cycle. The information collected is used to select a particular system of feminine hygiene products for use by the consumer. The system of products selected is then r...

A primer composition for polyolefin materials, comprising an acid anhydride−modified chlorinated polyolefin (A) which is derived from a propylene/α−olefin copolymer and has a chlorine content of 15 to 24 wt%, a quantity of introduced modifier acid anhydride of 0.6 to 2.0 wt%, and a weight−average molecular weight of 40000 to 120000 and an acrylic−modified alkyd resin (B) which comprises an alkyd r...

A method for transferring data between an object (3) moving in an electrically conductive well tubular (2) and a remote station (7) either located at the surface or inside the well bore (1) comprises the step of: moving the object (3) through the well tubular (2); establishing electrical contact during the movement between the object and the well tubular via a sliding or other electrical contact (...

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schwimmsattelscheibenbremse für Kraftfahrzeuge mit einem fahrzeugfesten Bremshalter, mit einem verschiebbar am Bremshalter gelagerten Schwimmsattel (1), der eine Bremsscheibe (2) sowie beiderseits der Bremsscheibe (2) angeordnete Bremsbeläge (3) umgreift, mit einer auf einer Bremsscheibenseite angeordneten Betätigungsvorrichtung zur direkten Bremskraftbeaufschlagung wen...

A method for trading digital goods online between a merchant and customer including the steps of the merchant encrypting each digital good with respective unique keys to create encrypted goods, the merchant encrypting each respective unique key with a common key to create respective encrypted keys, the merchant making the encrypted goods and the respective encrypted keys available to the customer,...

According to the invention, a process for authorizing an online purchase between a customer and a vendor site is disclosed. In one step, transaction information is received from the vendor site. A new web browser window is automatically opened for the customer. A transaction amount is presented in a new browser window. The customer is capable of assenting to the transaction amount through interact...

There is provided herein a system, method, product and apparatus for extending the concept of service supply chain system, product lifecycle management system and portfolio-based management.; L'invention concerne un système, un procédé, un produit et un appareil permettant d'élargir le concept de système de chaîne de fourniture de services, de gestion du cycle de vie de produits et de gestion basé...

A system and method are presented for managing service transactions. The method includes defining (52) a project (550) including a plurality of activities and qualifications and preparing (530) a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the project definition (550). A plurality of service providers (30) are notified (656) of the RFP. Proposals are received (74; 662) from prospective service providers (30)....

In one preferred embodiment, a message which is to be routed to one of a plurality of authorized parties comprising a first authorized party (34) and a second authorized party (40), is received by a routing system (12). A Web service (26) is polled to detect for a presence of the first authorized party (34). After determining that the presence of the first authorized party remains undetected over...

The invention is directed to a computer-based method for completing missing data needed in a transaction-tax-related application. The method uses completing rules which define, depending on which missing data needs to be completed, what further data might be considered for deriving the missing data. The method comprises receiving a completing request; evaluating at least one completing rule associ...