SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED CUTTINGS MEASUREMENTS

Systems and methods for improved cuttings measurements are described. Embodiments of the invention compare real-time, continuous measurements of cuttings coming over shakers to predictions of the amount of cuttings expected to be coming over the shakers. According to some embodiments, when the actual, real-time measurements differ from the predicted estimates, a warning alarm is sounded or displayed. Such alarms may indicate that corrective actions should be taken in order to optimize drilling conditions. 1. A method for improved cuttings measurements in drilling operations , the method comprising:rotating a helical screw in a trough at a first speed;measuring a first weight of a cuttings mixture within the trough;measuring a first torque required to maintain rotation of the helical screw at the first speed through the cuttings mixture;calculating a difference between the first torque and a second torque required to maintain rotation of the helical screw at the first speed through a second weight of natural cuttings equal to the first weight.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cuttings mixture comprises at least one of drilling fluid and discharged cuttings.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining at least one of a percentage of the discharged cuttings in the cuttings mixture and a percentage of the drilling fluid in the cuttings mixture, using the difference between the first torque and the second torque.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:calculating a third weight of the discharged cuttings using the first weight and the percentage of the discharged cuttings in the cuttings mixture.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:determining a fourth weight of predicted cuttings output.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:comparing the third weight to the fourth weight.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein an alarm is activated if the third weight does not equal the fourth weight.8. The method of claim 3 , further comprising: ...

Aerosolization apparatus with removable mouthpiece

An aerosolization apparatus comprises a body having an inlet, an endpiece having an outlet, the endpiece being connectable to the body to define a chamber, wherein the chamber is sized to receive a capsule containing a pharmaceutical formulation in a manner which allows the capsule to move within the chamber. The apparatus further includes a connection mechanism to provide selective connection of the endpiece to the body, wherein a rotational force between the endpiece and the body is needed to connect or disconnect the endpiece from the body, the rotational force being applied about an axis passing through the chamber. When a user inhales, air enters into the chamber through the inlet so that the pharmaceutical formulation is aerosolized within the chamber and the aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation is delivered to the user through the outlet. The connection mechanism prevents inadvertent disconnection of the endpiece from the body. 135-. (canceled)36. An aerosolization apparatus comprising:a body having an inlet;an endpiece having an outlet, the endpiece being connectable to the body to define a chamber, wherein the chamber is sized to receive a capsule containing a pharmaceutical formulation in a manner which allows the capsule to move within the chamber;a connector to provide connection of the endpiece to the body, wherein a rotational force between the endpiece and the body is needed to connect and to disconnect the endpiece from the body, the rotational force being applied about an axis passing through the chamber;a cap insertable over the endpiece such that a user is prevented from applying a rotational force between the endpiece and the body when the cap is inserted over the endpiece; anda puncturing mechanism capable of providing an opening in the capsule;whereby when a user inhales, air enters the chamber through the inlet so that the pharmaceutical formulation is aerosolized within the chamber and the aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation is delivered ...

Measuring Hookload

An apparatus includes a first cable clamp and a first apparatus section coupled to the first cable clamp. The apparatus includes a second cable clamp and a second apparatus section coupled to the second cable clamp. The second apparatus section is slidably coupled to the second apparatus section. The apparatus includes a first measuring device portion coupled to the first apparatus section, a second measuring device portion coupled to the second apparatus section, wherein the first measuring device portion and the second measuring device portion are in at least one of mechanical, optical, and electromagnetic communication.

VALVES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ENDOBRONCHIAL THERAPY

Various valves, adapters, ventilator circuits, and methods are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a valve includes a support that includes a plurality of apertures. The support includes a center and an outer edge. The plurality of flaps includes a flap for each aperture. Each flap has an end connected proximal to the center of the support. Each flap is capable of moving between a closed position and an opened position. 170.-. (canceled)71. A valve adapted for use in a breathing apparatus , comprising:a support comprising a plurality of apertures, the support comprising a center and an outer edge; and{'sub': '2', 'at least one flap for each aperture, wherein said flap has an end connected at or adjacent to the center of the support, said flap is capable of moving, by a fluid pressure differential between at least one of a closed position and an opened position and wherein the valve has an opening pressure of less than 50 cm HO; and'}wherein at least one of said support and at least one said flap is configured to provide at least one predetermined channel through which fluid can flow when the flap is in the closed position, the at least one predetermined channel being at least partially defined by said flap and allowing fluid flow through the valve when said flap is in the closed position.72. The valve of claim 71 , wherein the support comprises at least four apertures claim 71 , and the valve exhibits a flow pattern substantially as .73. The valve of claim 71 , wherein at least one of said apertures has a side angle of about 0 degrees relative to the predominant fluid flow.74. The valve of claim 71 , wherein the support and each flap are integral with each other.75. The valve of claim 71 , wherein the flap comprises an elastomer having a Shore A hardness ranging from 20 to 90.76. The valve of any of claim 71 , wherein the support and each flap comprise a material having a creep resistance of less than 1% elongation under a load of 800 psi at 23° C. after 1000 ...

Analyzing Drill Cuttings Using Ultraviolet Oil Fluorescence

An analysis tool that use ultraviolet wavelengths of oil fluorescence to analyze drill cuttings. An oil fluorescence tool includes an ultraviolet light source which directs ultraviolet light toward drilled cuttings. The interaction of the light and cuttings results in fluorescence emanating from the oil. These wavelengths are recognized by a camera which generates an image showing the intensity of the fluorescence. A computer having image recognition software is coupled to the camera in order to interpret and display the intensity and range of the fluorescence in the image. 1. An oil fluorescence tool for analyzing drill cuttings , comprising:an ultraviolet light source which directs light to one or more drill cuttings, thereby producing oil fluorescence; anda camera positioned to receive the oil fluorescence and produce a corresponding image showing an intensity of the oil fluorescence.2. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 1 , wherein the camera comprises:a charge coupled device; ora complementary metal-oxide semiconductor device.3. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 2 , wherein the charged coupled device does not include an ultra violet filter.4. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 1 , further comprising an enclosure to house the ultraviolet light source and drill cuttings to protect each from visible light.5. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 4 , further comprising a camera port positioned along the enclosure to house the camera.6. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 5 , further comprising a partition extending from an inner surface of the enclosure claim 5 , the partition being positioned between the ultraviolet light source and the camera port.7. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 6 , wherein the inner surface of the enclosure is black.8. An oil fluorescence tool as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the camera comprises a lens extending therefrom;a second ultraviolet light source forms part of the oil ...

Systems and methods for aerosolizing pharmaceutical formulations.

Systems and methods are provided for aerosolizing a pharmaceutical formulation. According to one method, respiratory gases are prevented from flowing to the lungs when attempting to inhale. Then, respiratory gases are abruptly permitted to flow to the lungs. The flow of respiratory gases may then be used to extract a pharmaceutical formulation from a receptable and to place the pharmaceutical formulation within the flow of respiratory gases to form an aerosol.

Valves, devices, and methods for endobronchial therapy

Various valves, adapters, ventilator circuits, and methods are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a valve (10) includes a support (20) that includes a plurality of apertures (30). The support includes a center and an outer edge (42). The plurality of flaps includes a flap (50) for each aperture. Each flap has an end (54) connected proximal to the center of the support. Each flap is capable of moving between a closed position and an opened position.

Apparatus and process to produce particles having a narrow size distribution andparticles made thereby

Valves, devices, and methods for endobronchial therapy

Various valves, adapters, ventilator circuits, and methods are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a valve includes a support that includes a plurality of apertures. The support includes a center and an outer edge. The plurality of flaps includes a flap for each aperture. Each flap has an end connected proximal to the center of the support. Each flap is capable of moving between a closed position and an opened position.

Apparatus and methods for dispersing dry powder medicaments

A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube (14) with a penetration in a receptacle (12) containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprises the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be formed in a continuous web placed in a cartridge (22). A separate piercing mechanism (26) may be provided.

Systems and methods for aerosolizing pharmaceutical formulations

Bir farmasötik formülasyonun aerosol haline getirilmesi için sistem ve metodlar. Bu metoda göre enhalasyon girisiminde bulunuldugu zaman solunum gazlarinin akcigerlere akmasi engellenir. Sonra solunum gazlarinin akcigerlere akmasina aniden izin verilir. Solunum gazlarinin akisi, kaptan bir farmasötik formülasyonun çekilmesinde ve aerosol olusturmak üzere farmasötik formülasyonun solunum gazlarinin akisina dahil edilmesinde kullanilabilir. Systems and methods for aerosolizing a pharmaceutical formulation. According to this method, inhalation gases are prevented from flowing to the lungs when inhalation is attempted. Then respiratory gases are suddenly allowed to flow into the lungs. The flow of respiratory gases can be used to withdraw a pharmaceutical formulation from the container and to incorporate the pharmaceutical formulation into the flow of respiratory gases to form an aerosol.

SYSTEM AND METHODS TO CONVERT PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULAS INTO AEROSOL

SE REFIERE A UN APARATO DE AEROSOL QUE COMPRENDE: A) UNA CARCASA QUE DEFINE UN CONDUCTO DE AIRE; B) UN MECANISMO DE ACOPLE PARA ACOPLAR UN RECEPTACULO QUE CONTIENE UNA FORMULA FARMACEUTICA, AL CONDUCTO DE AIRE; Y, C) UNA VALVULA PARA EVITAR QUE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS FLUYAN A TRAVES DEL CONDUCTO DE AIRE HASTA QUE SE EXCEDA UN VACIO DE UMBRAL ACTIVANTE, EL CUAL ESTA EN EL RANGO DE 20 cm DE AGUA A 60 cm DE AGUA, MOMENTO EN EL CUAL SE ABRE LA VALVULA PERMITIENDO QUE DICHOS GASES FLUYAN, DE MANERA QUE EXTRAIGAN LA FORMULA FARMACEUTICA DEL RECEPTACULO PARA FORMAR UN AEROSOL. EL APARATO INCLUYE ADEMAS UN SISTEMA DE REGULACION DE FLUJO PARA REGULAR EL FLUJO DE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS A TRAVES DEL CONDUCTO A UN RATIO MENOR A 15 l/min CON UN TIEMPO DE 0,5 s A 5 s QUE PERMITA UN VOLUMEN INHALADO ENTRE 125 ml Y 1,25 l, COMPRENDIENDO DICHO SISTEMA DE REGULACION UN MECANISMO DE RESTRICCION TAL COMO UNA VALVULA DE ELASTOMERO PICO DE PATO QUE SE CIERRA A MEDIDA QUE EL FLUJO DE GASES AUMENTA Y UN SISTEMA DE CONTROL PARA AJUSTAR EL MECANISMO DE RESTRICCION IT REFERS TO AN AEROSOL APPARATUS THAT INCLUDES: A) A HOUSING DEFINING AN AIR DUCT; B) A COUPLING MECHANISM TO COUPLING A RECEPTACLE CONTAINING A PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULA, TO THE AIR DUCT; AND, C) A VALVE TO PREVENT RESPIRATORY GASES FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE AIR DUCT UNTIL AN ACTIVATING THRESHOLD VACUUM IS EXCEEDED, WHICH IS IN THE RANGE OF 20 cm OF WATER TO 60 cm OF WATER, AT WHICH TIME THE VALVE IS OPENED, ALLOWING SUCH GASES TO FLOW, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULA FROM THE RECEPTACLE TO FORM AN AEROSOL. THE APPLIANCE INCLUDES A FLOW REGULATION SYSTEM TO REGULATE THE FLOW OF RESPIRATORY GASES THROUGH THE DUCT AT A RATIO LESS THAN 15 l / min WITH A TIME OF 0.5 s TO 5 s THAT ALLOWS AN INHALED VOLUME BETWEEN 125 ml AND 1.25 l, INCLUDING SAID REGULATION SYSTEM A RESTRICTION MECHANISM SUCH AS A DUCK BEAK ELASTOMER VALVE THAT CLOSES AS THE GAS FLOW INCREASES AND A CONTROL SYSTEM TO ADJUST THE RESTRICTION MECHANISM

Dry powder dispersing apparatus and methods for their use

The invention provides various apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a powdered medicament. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a pressurization cylinder, and a piston which is slidable within the cylinder to pressurize a gas. A handle is coupled to the piston and is movable between an extended position and a home position to pressurize the gas. An aerosolizing mechanism is included and is configured to aerosolize a powdered medicament that is held within a receptacle with pressurized gas from the cylinder. A carriage assembly is included to receive the receptacle and to couple the receptacle to the aerosolizing mechanism. A first and a second interlock are operably engageable with the carriage assembly to prevent coupling of the receptacle with the aerosolization mechanism. The first interlock is released to allow movement of the carriage upon movement of the handle to the extended position. The second interlock remains engaged if the receptacle is only partially inserted into the carriage assembly.

DUST FILLING SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND METHODS.

EN LA INVENCION SE PRESENTAN PROCEDIMIENTO, SISTEMAS Y APARATOS PARA EL TRANSPORTE DOSIFICADO DE POLVOS FINOS (28) AL INTERIOR DE RECEPTACULOS (12). SEGUN UNA REALIZACION DEL PROCEDIMIENTO, EN PRIMER LUGAR SE FLUIDIFICA EL POLVO FINO (28). A CONTINUACION SE CAPTURA AL MENOS UNA PORCION DEL POLVO FINO FLUIDIZADO (28). EL POLVO FINO FLUIDIZADO (28) SE TRANSFIERE ENTONCES A UN RECEPTACULO (12) SIENDO EL POLVO TRANSFERIDO (28) DE FORMA SUFICIENTEMENTE NO COMPACTADA PARA QUE SE PUEDA DISPERSAR TRAS SU EXTRACCION DEL RECEPTACULO (12). IN THE INVENTION PROCEDURE, SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES ARE PRESENTED FOR THE DOSED TRANSPORTATION OF FINE POWDERS (28) INSIDE RECEPTACLES (12). ACCORDING TO AN EMBODIMENT OF THE PROCEDURE, THE FINE POWDER IS FLUIDED FIRST (28). BELOW, AT LEAST ONE PORTION OF FLUIDIZED FINE POWDER IS CAPTURED (28). THE FLUIDIZED FINE POWDER (28) IS TRANSFERRED THEN TO A RECEPTACLE (12) BEING THE TRANSFERRED POWDER (28) SUFFICIENTLY UNCOMPACTED SO THAT IT CAN BE DISPERSED AFTER ITS REMOVAL FROM THE RECEPTACLE (12).

Apparatus and methods for dispersing dry powder medicaments

A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube (14) with a penetration in a receptacle (12) containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprises the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be formed in a continuous web placed in a cartridge (22). A separate piercing mechanism (26) may be provided.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPERSING DRY POWDER MEDICAMENTS

Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods.

Apparatus and methods for dispersing dry powder medicaments

A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube (14) with a penetration in a receptacle (12) containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprises the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be formed in a continuous web placed in a cartridge (22). A separate piercing mechanism (26) may be provided.

Powder distribution device and method

Powder filling system, apparatus and method

Apparatus and methods for dispersing dry powder medicaments

A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube with a penetration in a receptacle containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprise the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be in the form of a cartridge containing a plurality of receptacles formed in a continuous web. The cartridge may be reciprocated relative to the feed tube and a separate piercing mechanism in order to sequentially piercing the receptacle and thereafter couple the feed tube through the resulting penetration for extracting the powder. Alternatively, penetration(s) through the receptacle may be formed as the feed tube is coupled, or some penetrations formed prior to coupling with other penetrations formed at the time of coupling.

Dry powder dispersing apparatus and methods for their use

The invention provides various apparatus and methods for aerosolizing a powdered medicament. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a pressurization cylinder, and a piston which is slidable within the cylinder to pressurize a gas. A handle is coupled to the piston and is movable between an extended position and a home position to pressurize the gas. An aerosolizing mechanism is included and is configured to aerosolize a powdered medicament that is held within a receptacle with pressurized gas from the cylinder. A carriage assembly is included to receive the receptacle and to couple the receptacle to the aerosolizing mechanism. A first and a second interlock are operably engageable with the carriage assembly to prevent coupling of the receptacle with the aerosolization mechanism. The first interlock is released to allow movement of the carriage upon movement of the handle to the extended position. The second interlock remains engaged if the receptacle is only partially inserted into the carriage assembly.

Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods

The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders (28) into receptacles (12). According to one exemplary method, the fine powder (28) is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder (28) is then captured. The captured fine powder (28) is then transferred to a receptacle (12), with the transferred powder (28) being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle (12).

Aerosolization apparatus comprising connectable body and endpiece

An aerosolization apparatus (100) comprises a body (105) having an inlet (130), an endpiece (110) having an outlet (125), the endpiece being connectable to the body to define a chamber, wherein the chamber (115) is sized to receive a capsule containing a pharmaceutical formulation in a manner which allows the capsule to move within the chamber. The apparatus further includes a connection mechanism (150) to provide selective connection of the endpiece to the body, wherein a rotational force between the endpiece and the body is needed to connect or disconnect the endpiece from the body, the rotational force being applied about an axis passing through the chamber. When a user inhales, air enters into the chamber through the inlet so that the pharmaceutical formulation is aerosolized within the chamber and the aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation is delivered to the user through the outlet. The connection mechanism prevents inadvertent disconnection of the endpiece from the body.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO AEROSOLIZE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS.

SE PRESENTAN SISTEMAS Y METODOS PARA AEROSOLIZAR UNA FORMULACION FARMACEUTICA. DE ACUERDO CON UN METODO, SE EVITA QUE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS FLUYAN HACIA LOS PULMONES CUANDO SE INTENTA INHALAR. LUEGO, SE PERMITE QUE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS FLUYAN ABRUPTAMENTE HACIA LOS PULMONES. EL FLUJO DE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS PUEDE UTILIZARSE ENTONCES PARA EXTRAER UNA FORMULACION FARMACEUTICA DESDE UN RECEPTACULO Y PARA UBICAR LA FORMULACION FARMACEUTICA DENTRO DEL FLUJO DE LOS GASES RESPIRATORIOS PARA FORMAR UN AEROSOL. SYSTEMS AND METHODS ARE PRESENTED TO AEROSOLIZE A PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION. ACCORDING TO A METHOD, IT IS AVOIDED THAT RESPIRATORY GASES FLOW TO THE LUNGS WHEN YOU TRY TO INHALATE. THEN, RESPIRATORY GASES ARE ALLOWED TO FLOW ABROUGH TO THE LUNGS. THE FLOW OF RESPIRATORY GASES CAN BE USED THEN TO REMOVE A PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION FROM A RECEPTACLE AND TO LOCATE THE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION WITHIN THE FLOW OF RESPIRATORY GASES TO FORM AN AEROSOL.

Apparatus and methods for dispensing dry, powdered drugs

Systems and methods for aerosolizing pharmaceutical formulations

Dati su sistemi i postupci za raspršivanje farmaceutske formulacije u obliku aerosola. U skladu sa jednim postupkom, pri pokušaju inhalacije prvo se respiratornim gasovima sprečava protok u pluća. Zatim se respiratorim gasovima naglo dozvoli da poteku u pluća. Protok respiratornih gasova se zatim može koristiti za izvlačenje farmaceutske formulacije iz prihvatnog suda i smeštanje farmaceutske formulacije unutar protoka respiratornih gasova, uz formiranje aerosola.

Measuring hookload

An apparatus includes a first cable clamp and a first apparatus section coupled to the first cable clamp. The apparatus includes a second cable clamp and a second apparatus section coupled to the second cable clamp. The second apparatus section is slidably coupled to the second apparatus section. The apparatus includes a first measuring device portion coupled to the first apparatus section, a second measuring device portion coupled to the second apparatus section, wherein the first measuring device portion and the second measuring device portion are in at least one of mechanical, optical, and electromagnetic communication.

Systems and methods for aerosolizing pharmaceutical formulations

Eljárás, berendezés és rendszer porok betöltésére

A találmány tárgya finőm pőrők feldőlgőzása, és elsősőrban finőm pőrőkadagőlt szállítása edénykékbe (12). Egy példaképpeni eljárás szerintaz eredeti finőm pőrt először flűidizálják. A flűidizált finőm pőrnaklegalább egy részét ezűtán felfőgják. A felfőgőtt finőm pőrt (28)ezűtán átviszik egy edénykéhez (12). Ekkőr az átvitt pőr kellőentömörítetlen, úgyhőgy az edénykéből (12) eltávőlítva diszpergálható. ŕ

Pülverfüllanlage, vorrichtung und verfahren

Συσκευη παροχης ξηρας κονεως και μεθοδος για τη χρηση αυτης

Η παρούσα εφεύρεση σχετίζεται με διάφορες συσκευές και μεθόδους για την παραγωγή ενός ψεκαζομένου αερολύματος αποτελούμενο από μία φαρμακευτική ουσία σε μορφή κονίας. Σε μία υποδειγματική ενσωμάτωση, μία συσκευή αυτού του τύπου περιλαμβάνει έναν πεπιεσμένο κύλινδρο, και ένα έμβολο το οποίο μπορεί να ολισθαίνει εντός του κυλίνδρου αυτού έτσι ώστε να συμπιέζει το περιεχόμενο εντός αυτού αέριο. Μία χειρολαβή συνδέεται με τον κύλινδρο και μπορεί να μετακινείται μεταξύ μίας εκτεταμένης θέσεως και μίας θέσεως αναπαύσεως ή ανακλήσεως έτσι ώστε να συμπιεστεί το περιεχόμενο αέριο. Ένας μηχανισμός παραγωγής αερολύματος συμπεριλαμβάνεται εδώ και είναι έτσι διαμορφωμένος ώστε να παράγει ένα αερόλυμα από μία φαρμακευτική ουσία η οποία βρίσκεται σε μορφή κονίας και η οποία συγκρατείται εντός ενός δοχείου, μέσω χρήσεως πεπιεσμένου αερίου το οποίο παράγεται εντός του αναφερθέντος κυλίνδρου. Ένα σύστημα μεταφοράς περιλαμβάνεται έτσι ώστε να υποδέχεται το αναφερθέν δοχείο και να συνδέει το δοχείο αυτό με τον μηχανισμό παραγωγής αερολύματος. Ένα πρώτο και ένα δεύτερο σύστημα διασυνδέσεως μπορούν να εμπλέκονται λειτουργικά με το σύστημα μεταφοράς έτσι ώστε να αποτρέπεται η σύζευξη του δοχείου με τον μηχανισμό παραγωγής αερολύματος. Το πρώτο σύστημα διασυνδέσεως απελευθερώνεται έτσι ώστε να επιτρέπεται η μετακίνηση του συστήματος μεταφοράς ως συνέπεια της μετακινήσεως της χειρολαβής στην εκτεταμένη θέση αυτής. Το δεύτερο σύστημα διασυνδέσεως παραμένει εμπλεκόμενο στην περίπτωση που το δοχείο εισάγεται μόνο μερικώς εντός του συστήματος μεταφορέως.

Abgabevorrichtungen für trockenpulver sowie deren anwendungsverfahren

Aparato y metodos para dispersar medicamentos en polvo seco

1. UN METODO PARA AEROSOLIZAR UN POLVO CONTENIDO EN UN RECEPTACULO QUE CONSTA DE UNA SUPERFICIE DE ACCESO, COMPRENDIENDO DICHO METODO: ACOPLAR UN EXTREMO DE ENTRADA DE POLVO DE UN TUBO DE ALIMENTACION CON UNA PENETRACION EN LA SUPERFI- CIE DE ACCESO; Y HACER FLUIR UNA CORRIENTE DE GAS DE ALTA PRESION POR UNA PORCION DEL TUBO DE ALIMENTACION, DE MANE- RA QUE LA CANTIDAD PREDETERMINADA DE POLVO PRESEN- TE EN EL RECEPTACULO SE FLUIDIFIQUE, SEA ARRASTRA- DA AXIALMENTE POR EL TUBO, Y DISPERSADA EN LA CO- RRIENTE DE AIRE DE ALTA VELOCIDAD PARA FORMAR UN AEROSOL. 4. UN APARATO PARA AEROSOLIZAR UN POLVO CONTENIDO EN UN RECEPTACULO QUE TIENE UNA SUPERFICIE DE ACCESO PERFORABLE, COMPRENDIENDO DICHO APARATO: UNA ENVOLTURA BASE; UN SUJETADOR DENTRO DE LA ENVOLTURA BASE PARA SOSTENER EL RECEPTACULO EN UN SITIO DE FLUIDIFICA- CION; UN TUBO DE ALIMENTACION DENTRO DE LA ENVOLTURA BA- SE QUE TIENE UN EXTREMO DE ENTRADA EN UN SITIO DE FLUIDIFICACION; Y MEDIOS PARA HACER FLUIR UNA CORRIENTE DE GAS A ALTA PRESION PASANDO POR UNA PORCION DEL TUBO DE ALIMENTACION, EN EL CUAL EL POLVO SE FLUIDIFICA PARTIENDO DE UN RECEPTACULO EN EL SUJETADOR Y EXTRAIDO AXIALMENTE A TRAVES DEL TUBO Y DISPERSA- DO EN LA CORRIENTE DE AIRE A ALTA PRESION PARA FORMAR UN AEROSOL. FIGURA 1

Dry powder dispersing apparatus and methods for their use.

Aparato dispersador de polvo seco y metodos de uso del mismo.

EL INVENTO PROPORCIONA VARIOS APARATOS Y METODOS PARA FORMAR UN AEROSOL CON UN MEDICAMENTO EN POLVO. EN UNA REALIZACION EJEMPLAR, UN APARATO INCLUYE UN CILINDRO DE PRESIONIZACION, Y UN EMBOLO QUE PUEDE DESLIZARSE DENTRO DEL CILINDRO PARA PRESIONIZAR UN GAS. HAY UNA MANIJA ACOPLADA AL EMBOLO Y PUEDE MOVERSE ENTRE UNA POSICION EXTENDIDA Y UNA POSICION INICIAL PARA PRESIONIZAR EL GAS.

System and method for improved cuttings measurements

Systems and methods for improved cuttings measurements are described. Embodiments of the invention compare real-time, continuous measurements of cuttings coming over shakers to predictions of the amount of cuttings expected to be coming over the shakers. According to some embodiments, when the actual, real-time measurements differ from the predicted estimates, a warning alarm is sounded or displayed. Such alarms may indicate that corrective actions should be taken in order to optimize drilling conditions.

Fleet angle compensator

Fleet angle compensator

System and method for improved cuttings measurements

A method and system for improving cuttings measurements in drilling operations includes rotating a helical screw in a trough at a first speed, measuring a first weight of a cuttings mixture within the trough, measuring a first torque required to maintain rotation of the helical screw at the first speed through the cuttings mixture, and calculating a difference between the first torque and a second torque required to maintain rotation of the helical screw at the first speed through a second weight of natural cuttings equal to the first weight.