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A down hole tool and apparatus is described for logging and/or remedial operations in a wellbore in a hydrocarbon reservoir. The tool comprises an autonomous unit for measuring down hole conditions, preferably flow conditions. The autonomous unit comprises locomotion means for providing a motion along the wellbore; means for detecting the down hole conditions; and logic means for controlling the unit, the logic means being capable of making decisions based on at least two input parameters. It can be separably attached to a wireline unit connected to the surface or launched from the surface. The connection system between both units can be repeatedly operated under down hole conditions and preferably includes an active component for closing and/or breaking the connection.
1. A down hole apparatus comprising:
a body adapted to operate in a bore hole without a wired connection to the surface;
a power supply located within the body; and
a control system located within the body and designed such that while the body is operating in a bore hole without a wired connection the apparatus can operate independently without requiring intervention from the surface.
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deploying the apparatus in a bore hole;
operating the apparatus in the bole hole without a wired connection to the surface the apparatus including a power supply located within the apparatus, and a control system within the apparatus designed such that the apparatus can operate independently without requiring intervention from the surface; and
retrieving the apparatus from the bore hole.
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This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/101,453 filed on Aug. 19, 1998 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,405,798.
The present invention relates to down hole tools and methods for measuring formation properties and/or inspecting or manipulating the inner wall or casing of a wellbore. In particular, it relates to such tools and methods for use in horizontal or high-angle wells.
With the emergence of an increasing number of non-vertically drilled wells for the exploration and recovery of hydrocarbon reservoirs, the industry today experiences a demand for logging tools suitable for deployment in such wells.
The conventional wireline technology is well established throughout the industry. The basic elements of down hole or logging tools are described in numerous documents. In the U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,581, for example, there is described a down hole tool of modular construction which can be lowered into the wellbore by a wire line. The various modules of the tool provide means for measuring formation properties such as electrical resistivity, density, porosity, permeability, sonic velocities, density, gamma ray absorption, formation strength and various other characteristic properties. Other modules of the tool provide means for determining the flow characteristics in the well bore. Further modules include electrical and hydraulic power supplies and motors to control and actuate the sensors and probe assemblies. Generally, control signals, measurement data, and electrical power are transferred to and from the logging tool via the wireline. This and other logging tools are well known in the industry.
Though the established wireline technology is highly successful and cost-effective when applied to vertical boreholes, it fails for obvious reasons when applied to horizontal wells.
In a known approach to overcome this problem, the logging tool is mounted to the lowermost part of a drill pipe or coiled tubing string and thus carried to the desired location within the well.
This method however relies on extensive equipment which has to be deployed and erected close to the bore hole in a very time-consuming effort. Therefore the industry is very reluctant in using this method, which established itself mainly due to a lack of alternatives.
In a further attempt to overcome these problems, it has been suggested to combine the logging tool with an apparatus for pulling the wireline cable through inclined or horizontal sections of the wellbore. A short description of these solutions can be found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,310, which itself relates to a cableless variant of a logging device.
The cableless device of the U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,310 patent comprises a sensor unit, a battery, and an electronic-controller to store measured data in an internal memory. Its locomotion unit consists of means to create a differential pressure in the fluid across the device using a piston-like movement. However its limited autonomy under down hole conditions is perceived as a major disadvantage of this device. Further restricting is the fact that the propulsion method employed requires a sealing contact with the surrounding wellbore. Such contact is difficult to achieve, particularly in unconsolidated, open holes.
Though not related to the technical field of the present invention, a variety of autonomous vehicles have been designed for use in oil pipe and sewer inspection. For example, in the European patent application EP-A-177112 and in the Proceeding of the 1993 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, a robot for the inspection and testing of pipeline interiors is described. The robot is capable of traveling inside pipes with a radius from 520 mm to 800 mm.
In the U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,581, another robot comprising a main body mounted on hydraulically driven skids is described for operation inside pipes and bore holes.
In view of the known logging technology as mentioned above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a down-hole tool and method which is particularly suitable for deviated or horizontal wells.
The object of the invention is achieved by methods and apparatus as set forth in the appended claims.
An autonomous unit or robot according to the present invention comprises a support structure, a power supply unit, and a locomotion unit. The support structure is used to mount sensor units, units for remedial operations, or the like. The power supply can be pneumatic or hydraulic based. In a preferred embodiment, however, an electric battery unit, most preferably of a rechargeable type, is used.
The autonomous unit further comprises a logic unit which enables the tool to make autonomous decisions based on measured values of two or more parameters. The logic unit is typically one or a set of programmable microprocessors connected to sensors and actuators through appropriate interface systems. Compared to known devices, such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,310, this unit provides a significantly higher degree of autonomy to the down hole tool. The logic unit can be programmed as a neural network or with fuzzy logic so as to enable a quasi-intelligent behavior under down hole conditions.
As another feature, the improved down hole tool comprises a locomotion unit which requires only a limited area of contact with the wall of the wellbore. The unit is designed such that, during motion, an essentially annular region is left between the outer hull of the autonomous unit and the wall of the wellbore. This allows well fluid to pass between the wall of the wellbore and the outer hull of tool. The essentially annular region might be off-centered during operation when, for example, the unit moves by sliding at the bottom of a horizontal well. Again compared to the device of U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,310, no sealing contact with the surrounding wall is required. Hence, the improved device can be expected to operate, not only in a casing but as well in an open hole environment.
Preferably, the locomotion unit is wheel or caterpillar based. Other embodiment may include several or a plurality of legs or skids. A more preferred variant of the locomotion unit comprises at least one propeller enabling a U-boat style motion. Alternatively, the locomotion unit may employ a combination of drives based on different techniques.
Among useful sensor units are: (1) flow measurement sensors, such as mechanical, electrical, or optical flow meters; (2) sonic or acoustic energy sources and receivers; (3) gamma ray sources and receivers; (4) local resistivity probes; and (5) images collecting devices—e.g., video cameras.
In a preferred embodiment, the robot is equipped with sensing and logging tools to identify the locations of perforations in the well and to perform logging measurements.
In variants of the invention the down hole tool comprises the autonomous unit in combination with a wireline unit which in turn is connected to surface.
The wireline unit can be mounted on the end of a drill pipe or coiled tubing device. However, in a preferred embodiment, the unit is connected to the surface by a flexible wire line and is lowered into the bore hole by gravity.
Depending on the purpose and design of the autonomous unit, the connection to the wireline unit provides either a solely mechanical connection to lower and lift the tool into or out of the well, or, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, means for communicating energy and/or control and data signals between the wireline unit and the robot. For the latter purpose, the connection has to be preferably repeatedly separable and re-connectable under down hole conditions—that is, under high temperature and immersed in a fluid/gas flow. In a preferred embodiment, the connection system includes an active component for closing and/or breaking the connection.
These and other features of the invention, preferred embodiments and variants thereof, possible applications thereof and advantages thereof will become appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art from the detailed description and drawings following below.
FIGS. 1A,B show (schematic) cross-sections of an autonomous unit of a down hole tool in accordance with the invention.
FIGS. 5A,B show (schematic) cross-sections of an autonomous unit of a down hole tool in accordance with the invention.
Referring to
In some cases, it may be necessary to enhance the battery unit with further means for generating power. Though for many cases it may suffice to provide an "umbilical cord" between a wireline unit and the autonomous unit, a preferred embodiment of the invention envisages power generation means as part of the autonomous unit. Preferably the additional power generation system extracts energy from surrounding fluid flow through the bore hole. Such a system may include a turbine which is either positioned into the fluid flow on demand, i.e., when the battery unit is exhausted, or is permanently exposed to the flow.
The on-board processing system or logic unit includes a multiprocessor (e.g., a Motorola 680X0 processor) that controls via a bus system 114 with I/O control circuits and a high-current driver for the locomotion unit and other servo processes, actuators, and sensors. Also part of the on-board processing is a flash memory type data storage to store data acquired during one exploration cycle of the autonomous unit. Data storage could be alternatively provided by miniature hard disks, which are commercially available with a diameter of below 4 cm, or conventional DRAM, SRAM, or (E)EPROM storage. All electronic equipment is selected to be functional in a temperature range of up to 120� C. and higher. For high-temperature wells it is contemplated to use a Dewar capsule to enclose temperature-sensitive elements such as battery or electronic devices.
The locomotion unit consists of a caterpillar rear section 12 and a wheel front section 13. As shown in
The locomotion unit can be replaced by a fully wheeled variant or a full caterpillar traction. Other possibilities include legged locomotion units as known in the art.
The caterpillar tracks or the other locomotion means contemplated herein are characterized by having a confined area of contact with wall of the wellbore. Hence, during the motion phase an essentially annular region is left between the outer hull of the autonomous unit and the wall of the wellbore for the passage of well fluids.
Also part of the main body of the autonomous unit is a acoustic sensor system 14 (shown in
The autonomous vehicle further comprises a bay section 15 for mounting mission specific equipment such as a flowmeter or a resistivity meter. In a preferred embodiment, the mission specific equipment is designed with a common interface to the processing system 113 of the autonomous unit. It should be appreciated that the mission specific equipment may include any known logging tools, tools for remedial operation, and the like, provided that the geometry of the equipment and its control system can be adapted to the available bay section. For most cases, this adaptation of known tools is believed to be well within the scope of an ordinarily skilled person.
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The combined wireline unit 22 and autonomous unit or robot 21, as shown in
The robot can recharge its power supply while in contact with the wireline unit 22. It can also receive instructions from the surface via the wireline unit 22 and it can transmit data from its memory to the surface via the wireline unit 22. To conduct logging operations, the robot detaches from the "mother ship" and proceeds under its own power along the well. For a cased well, the autonomous unit or robot 21 merely has to negotiate a path along a steel lined pipe which may have some debris on the low side. Whereas the independent locomotion unit of the autonomous unit or robot 21 is described hereinbefore, it is envisaged to facilitate the return of the autonomous unit or robot 21 to the wireline unit 22 by one or a combination of a spoolable "umbilical cord" or a foldable parachute which carries or assists the robot on its way back.
In many production logging applications, the casing is perforated at intervals along the well to allow fluid flow from the reservoir into the well. The location of these perforations (which have entrance diameters of around �″) is sensed by the autonomous unit or robot 21 using either its acoustic system or additional systems, which are preferably mounted part of its pay-load, such as an optical fiber flowmeter or local resistivity measuring tools.
After having performed the logging operation, the measured data is collected in the memory of the autonomous unit or robot 21 and is indexed by the location of the perforation cluster (in terms of the sequence of clusters from the wireline unit 22). The autonomous unit or robot 21 can then move on to another cluster of perforations. The ability of the autonomous unit or robot 21 to position itself locally with reference to the perforations will also allow exotic measurements at the perforation level and repair of poorly performing perforations such as plugging off a perforation or cleaning the perforation by pumping fluid into the perforation tunnel. After certain periods, the length of which is mainly dictated by the available power source, the autonomous unit or robot 21 returns to the wireline unit 22 for data and/or energy transfer.
It may be considered useful to provide the autonomous unit or robot 21 with a telemetry channel to the wireline unit 22 or directly to the surface. Such a channel can again be set up by an "umbilical cord" connection (e.g., a glass fiber) or by a mud pulse system similar to the ones known in the field of Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD). Within steel casings, basic telemetry can be achieved by means for transferring acoustic energy to the casing (e.g., an electro-magnetically driven pin, attached to or included in the main body of the autonomous unit or robot 21).
Complex down hole operations may accommodate several robots associated with one or more wireline units at different locations in the wellbore.
An important aspect of the example is the connection system between the wireline unit 22 and the autonomous unit or robot 21, illustrated by
An example of a suitable connection mechanism is shown in FIG. 3. An autonomous unit 31 is equipped with a probe 310 the external surface of which is a circular rack gear which engages with a wireline unit 32. Both the wireline unit 32 and the autonomous unit 31 can be centralized or otherwise aligned. As the autonomous unit 31 drives towards the wireline unit 32, the probe 310 engages in a guide 321 at the base of the wireline unit 32 as shown. As the probe 310 progressively engages with the wireline unit 32, it will cause the upper pinion 322 to rotate. This rotation is sensed by a suitable sensor, and the lower pinion 323 (or both pinions) is, in response to a control signal, actively driven by a motor 324 and beveled drive gears 325 so as to pull the robot probe into the fully engaged position as shown in the sequence of
Referring now to
The locomotion unit of the variant comprises a propeller unit 52, surrounded and protected by four support rods 521. The propeller unit 52 either moves in a "U-Boat" style or in a sliding fashion in contact with, for example, the bottom of a horizontal well. In both modes, an essentially annular region, though off-centered in the latter case, is left between the outer hull of the autonomous unit and the wellbore.
Further components of the autonomous unit comprise a motor and gear box 511, a battery unit 512, a central processing unit 513, and sensor units 54, including a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an inclinometer, and a video camera unit 541. The digital video is modified from its commercially available version (JVC GRDY1) to fit into the unit. The lighting for the camera is provided by four LEDs. Details of the processing unit are described below in connection with FIG. 6.
The main body 51 of the autonomous unit has a positive buoyancy in an oil-water environment. The positive buoyancy is achieved by encapsulating the major components in a pressure-tight cell 514 filled with gas (e.g., air or nitrogen). In addition, the buoyancy can be tuned using two chambers 515, 516, located at the front and the rear end of the autonomous unit.
FIGS. 5A,B illustrate two variants of the invention, one of which (
During the descent through the vertical section of the borehole, the positive buoyancy is balanced by a ballast section 518. The ballast section 518 is designed to give the unit a neutral buoyancy. As the ballast section is released in the well, care has to be taken to select a ballast material which dissolves under down hole conditions. Suitable materials could include rock salt or fine grain lead shot glued together with a dissolvable glue.
With reference to
A central control processor 61 based on a RISC processor (PIC 16C74A) is divided logically into a conditional response section 611 and a data logging section 612. The conditional response section 611 is programmed so as to control the motion of the autonomous unit via a buoyancy and motion control unit 62. Specific control units 621, 622 are provided for the drive motor and the release solenoids for the ballast section, respectively. Further control connections are provided for the battery power level detector unit 63 connected to the battery unit and the video camera control unit 64 dedicated to the operation of an video camera. The conditional response section 611 can be programmed through an user interface 65.
The flow and storage of measured data is mainly controlled by the data logging section 612. The sensor interface unit 66 (including a pressure sensor 661, a temperature sensor 662, and an inclinometer 663) transmits data via A/D converter unit 67 to the data logging section 612 which stores the data in an EEPROM type memory 68 for later retrieval. In addition, sensor data are stored on the video tape of the video camera via a video recorder interface 641.
An operation cycle starts with releasing the autonomous unit from the wellhead or from a wireline unit. Then, the locomotion unit is activated. As the horizontal part of the well is reached, the pressure sensor 661 indicates an essentially constant pressure. During this stage the autonomous unit can move back and forth following instructions stored in the control processor 61. The ballast remains attached to the autonomous unit during this period. On return to the vertical section of the well, as indicated by the inclinometer 663, the ballast 518 is released to create a positive buoyancy of the autonomous unit. The positive buoyancy can be supported by the propeller 52 operating at a reverse thrust.
The return program is activated after (a) a predefined time period or (b) after completing the measurements or (c) when the power level of the battery unit indicates insufficient power for the return trip. The conditional response section 611 executes the instructions according to a decision tree programmed such that the return voyage takes priority over the measurement program.
The example given illustrates just one set of the programmed instructions which afford the down hole tool full autonomy. Other instructions are, for example, designed to prevent a release of the ballast section in the horizontal part of the wellbore. Other options may include a docking program enabling the autonomous unit to carry out multiple attempts to engage with the wireline unit. The autonomous unit is thus designed to operate independently and without requiring intervention from the surface under normal operating conditions. However, it is feasible to alter the instructions through the wireline unit during the period(s) in which the autonomous unit is attached or through direct signal transmission from the surface.
It will be appreciated that the apparatus and methods described herein can be advantageously used to provide logging and remedial operation in horizontal or high-angle wells without a forced movement (e.g., by coiled tubing) from the surface.
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Although league disciplinarian Stu Jackson said in a release that Brown had been fined for comments made about "the officials," Brown's postgame tirade was directed at Crawford, who whistled LeBron James for a foul on Pacers forward Danny Granger in the final second. Crawford felt James made contact with Granger, who sank one free throw to give Indiana a 96-95 win.
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Beauty gets the attention but personality gets the heart!
Two of my favourtie things are reading and listening to music with a nice glass of wine. I also enjoy cooking and baking and love going out and exploring hidden gems in the city with amazing food. I'm also a huge fan of baseball and enjoy catching a live game from time to time. I am close to my family, without them I would not be the person I am today. I am a loyal person and value honesty, trustworthiness and I'm just looking for the same in a man that I can spend some time with and get to know. I' looking for someone who's ready for a relationship... Not looking for an occasional hookup or one night stands so if you are reading this and that's what your looking for then I'm not the woman for you!
Coffee and conversation , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Playing sports , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Baseball, Dancing, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
I like Dogs, Fish, Horses
York University, Toronto, ON
A live baseball game, good glass of wine, cold beer on a hot summer day, blanket and good book on a stormy night, exploring the city, hanging out with friends.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the movies, dinner and drinks. A baseball game on a sunny afternoon is always good :)
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A light, fruity, easy drinking California pinot.
An easy drinking Pinot, lighter than the 2009 but still filled with sweet ripe fruit and spice. Nice silky finish--not too complex but very drinkable.
Better after a day or so
Strong must.
Corked seemed solid but perhaps bad bottle.
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Armarkat Ivory Faux Fleece 62-inch Cat Tree House Condo Furniture
Your cats will be delighted with this tall Armarkat cat tree, which stands 62 inches tall and holds pets up to 40 pounds. The tree is designed with multiple levels and covered in faux fleece, so your cats can climb and scratch to their hearts' content.
ITEM#: 12374070Spoil your feline friend with this Armakat cat tree-house condo that fits tidily into kitty's favorite corner. This cat condo has everything your cat needs to stay entertained and busy for hours, including multiple perches, a privacy hideout and lots of surfaces to scratch. The cat tree features a pressed-wood frame for durability and is covered in sisal to provide your cat with the right texture for claw maintenance. Its 40-pound weight limit makes it ideal for a multi-cat household.
- Give your cats a place to play with the Armarkat cat treehouse
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Very easy to put together and my kitties love it.Read More
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i am thrilled with this product and the cats just love it. very attractive in my living room, sturdy, simple to assemble, and very well made..my 3 cats weight from 12 to 20 pounds and they can go to each level with ease. i would certainly recommend this to any cat!..:DRead More
Cats love it
Sturdy and easy to put together. Cats leap onto it from across the floor and it doesn't tumble over (I have it in a corner just to make sure that doesn't happen).Read More
Better than expected
I ordered this for two new kittens and was amazed by the weight and quality. Its a much better piece than i could have gotten For the price at a local pet store.Read More
Great for two cats
We are pleased with our first cat condo, and our 2 cats are having a blast. They are playing and sleeping on it. The only improvement we can suggest is to make the padding thicker, as you can feel the wood underneath the faux Sherpa. However, the cats do not seem to mind. It was VERY easy to put together.Read More
Owner of a happy cat!
Great purchase, fast delivery; definitely recommend! This cat condo is great! Easy to assemble, sturdy, neutral color and nice fleece fabric, streamlined, and not tacky and obtrusive like some cat condos. I chose this specific model because the step spacing looked do-able for a senior cat, and this is accurate. I keepy my cat's food on the top perch, which is great because it keeps it out of the dog's reach. She loves lounging on the two perches which are roomy enough for her pleasantly plump figure, she also used the house, and plays with the dangling toy that was included (she doesn't have front claws, if your cat does, they will make short work of this probably), there is even room to attach a hammock to the bottom of the main platform, if one wanted to. Very happy with this purchase!Read More
I have a 2 year old Scottish Fold and am usually not one to review a product; however she loved it so much. She is very shy and clumsy. I have purchased many other "kitty condos" in hopes it would allow her to get away from the dogs. Each time the condos are very unstable, she stays away from them and I end up taking it back. I read the other reviews about this condo and people raved so I thought I would give it a go. It arrived right on time. Pulled it out of the box and in 5 min it was put together - piece of cake. I sprinkled a little cat nip on it and ever since then she has been attached. She is NOT graceful like other cats and will only jump on something if does not move. The perches are wonderfully spaced and at just the perfect angle that she can climb from one to the next. The enclosed box is large enough for her 12 lb frame to curl up in. It is such a joy to see her lounging on the perch sleeping the days away. If you have a cat and are looking for a tree/condo, this one is perfect!!!Read More
This is a great cat tree!
This is the second Armarkat cat tree house I have purchased. I bought the first one almost three years ago and it is still in good condition and well loved by my cats. I recently adopted a new kitten, number four, and wanted more perching areas. This cat tree was easy to put together, stable, and roomy enough for my three large adult male cats. It can be a little wobbly when they play rough or zoom up and down but nothing serious. I would highly recommend this product. The value for the money is excellent.Read More
My cat loves this
Just moved to a new house. My cat is a formally feral cat that we adopted. She loves to be outside during day and inside at night. The new house has some aggressive male cats in the neighborhood, so I need to keep her inside more than she was used to. Bought this as a sort of enrichment for her to relieve some of the boredom she may be feeling. She started sleeping in it and play with it immediately. So glad she now has this to play on. It was very easy to assemble and seems to be of very descent quality.Read More
Kitty uses it a lot
If your cat is 9 pounds or so, you should consider this a 5 star cat tree, but it could be bigger for ours. I just wish someone would make a similar one with BIG platforms. This is bigger, better looking and more stable than most cat trees I've seen in stores. The packaging and instructions were good and logical. It took us about 40 minutes to put it together from opening the box. The cat supervised the whole procedure, but didn't approach it on her own. I put a little catnip on it and put her on a platform, and she's been using it ever since. It feels solid and there's no hint that the cat will knock it over. The instructions say to tighten it up periodically, and I plan to keep after it. She's about 13 pounds and would need bigger platforms to get really comfortable for a nap, but she climbs up and surveys the room from the top and seems quite pleased with herself. We got it to encourage her to get more exercise and it works. She consistently walks all around the little condo on her way up and down but doesn't go in, though she fits inside it well enough to retrieve her toy when I toss it in there. I have not seen her make any use of the little platform near the floor. Most cats would jump beyond that level, but perhaps little kittens would like that one. She doesn't scratch the sisal posts, but I think they're a great feature for most cats. Ours would rather scratch a chair and leave her cat tree looking pristine.Read More
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I have 3 very active cats and they can really work things over with their claws, i read the reviews, and decided this is the tree for them, looks good and just the right size for space allotted for it...can't wait to get it!!
I liked the looks of it and I think my young cats will enjoy all the levels. The price was good as was the size.
REALLY, REALLY, REALLY!!! need a new cat tree. my cats are 12 and 17 lbs. read the reviews and it seems like it will hold them
Are the posts all sisal rope covered?
Hello sugarman12, this item is awesome! All posts are covered with the sisal rope. Thanks for shopping with us! -Amanda P
yes, my cats love it and use it frequently
What is the height from the floor to the first platform (holding the house)?
Unfortunately, at this time, the information is not available. As the information becomes available, the site will be updated. Have a great day.
How does the fleece hold up to scratching, compared to carpet?
It just arrived today, but I haven't noticed and new dust bunnies.
What size are the tallest 2 platforms?
The top two perches are around 14x14x2"
Is there just one opening to the house?
Yes, there is just one opening.
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"Some games nearly make me miss my subway stop. Some games tempt me to keep on playing them while I'm walking down the street. This is one of them."
- Stephen Totilo, kotaku.com
"The game punishes the greedy, and rewards the prudent. If you're attentive, you'll notice that there's actually a happy medium between the two: optimal efficiency."
- Ryan Rigney, wired.co.uk
"Rymdkapsel combines spatial puzzling, tower defence and base-building into a brilliantly coherent and stylish whole."
- Christian Donlan, eurogamer.net
One touch Drawing
Test your brain with an amazing puzzle game.
One touch Drawing is a simple yet very addictive puzzle.
Many people have the experience playing this kind of game.
The rule is very simple.
Draw given figures with only one touch.
The only problem is "You cannot draw twice the same line".
According to clear levels, new lines and points like below will make it difficult.
1. Line that must be passed twice.
2. One directional line.
3. Warp point.
4. Direction trigger.
5. Way trigger.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/onetdrawing
Greedy Spiders 2 Free
Peace at the tiny world is being threatened. Bad guys have returned and they seem to have new allies.
The bugs need your help to fight back! Sharpen those scisors and put your hands to work in this new adventure where things may be not what they look like.
Be ready, and think carefully...
Which side are you gonna take??
Join this amazing second adventure and defy your limits!
Brand new features:
✓ 72 new levels
✓ New graphics and scenarios
✓ New and more intelligent spiders
✓ More bugs
✓ High quality music
✓ Achievements
✓ Difficulty Selection
✓ Google TV and tablet support
✓ Multi language support: Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Malay
Become a fan of Greedy Spiders on Facebook
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Additional levels for Samsung devices.
Any problems you may encounter, please let us know by sending us an email, or through our Facebook page.
XPERIA PLAY Optimized.
Does not read phone calls, reads phone ID for ads only.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE and INTERNET:
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Jelly Glutton - Candy puzzle
✿ Discover different and exciting game modes on Jelly Glutton:
● Jelly Mode: Destroy all the jelly squares to validate the level!
● Recipe Mode: Collect the required ingredients to feed Jelly and win the game!
Immerse yourself in the adventure, solo or with all your friends by syncing your Facebook account to see who reaches the highest score and the highest level!
✿ Come discover all the wonders of Jelly Glutton:
● Worlds with different and original graphic universes: Ice Creams, Candies, Fruits ... But also Burger, Pizza, Mexican food, Sushi, Seafood, and much more!
● Dozens of bonus and magic spells that will help you progress in the adventure much easier!
● With Facebook, save your progression on all your devices: phone, tablet and desktop!
● Colorful graphics that will delight the most gluttonous of you
● Keep an eye on the leaderboards to see the progression of your friends and beat their scores to become the best player on Jelly Glutton!
Jelly Glutton is a completely free game. However, some items in the game can be purchased with real money. You can disable payments by disabling in-app purchases in your device settings.
Twitter: twitter.com/jellyglutton
Facebook : facebook.com/jellyglutton
Where's My Perry?
Where's My Perry is a challenging physics-based puzzler where you need to use water in all its different forms - ice, steam and liquid - to solve the puzzle. Overflowing with intuitive controls, vibrant spy-themed graphics, and best of all, lasers, you will be immersed in the world of Agent P!
Perry from Phineas and Ferb is no ordinary platypus, he's actually a semi-aquatic sleuth known as Agent P! And, you know, he SAVES THE WORLD! When summoned to headquarters by Major Monogram our fedora-rockin spy becomes stuck in his transportation tubes. Help Agent P get to headquarters for mission briefing by guiding water or steam to the generators powering the tubes.
Dr. Doofenshmirtz is set on taking over the tri-state area. He is tired of being defeated by Perry, and wants an agency of his own. His plans always end in failure, but this time he has a seemingly infallible plan; to create an evil army. Use his new minion-inatior to transform everyday, household objects into his own evil agents. Try 5 evil agent levels for free and join the evil corporation officially with 60 levels for an additional in-app purchase.
Water comes in many forms and you're going to experience them all. Cut dirt to guide water and steam across ice, dirt and rock in a variety of levels. The fluid physics are lifelike, but way more FUN!
The evil villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz has scattered all kinds of lasers across the sewers – you'll need to use them all to help change water to its different forms.
• The "Heat-inator" instantly turns a body of water into steam, or ice into water!
• The "Cool-inator" instantly turns a body of water into ice, and steam into water!
• The "Celebrate-inator", vacuums up water or steam to…wait, that's classified!
Collect all 3 gnomes in each level to become a master spy and find top-secret collectibles to unlock bonus levels featuring Balloony – Dr. Doof's childhood friend!
Visit www.facebook.com/WheresMyWater for more top-secret hints, tips and other classified materials.
Where's My Perry – every drop counts when it's SPY TIME!
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others, in-app purchases that cost real money, push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content, as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties. In App Purchases from $0.99-$1.00
Terms of Use: http://disneytermsofuse.com/
Slugterra: Slug it Out!
To play, quickly match tiles on the game board to power up your slugs. Tap the slug icon to load them into your blaster then watch out as they transform and attack your opponents!
The key to being the best slugslinger around is choosing the best slugs for each round, and knowing when to use them!
Players can collect new slugs and unlock slug powers in story mode, or duel an endless stream of opponents to compete for top leader board scores in challenge mode.
Special items are now available in the store to boost your game play.
***The Bottom Line: 9.5/10 (Super!) Slugterra: Slug it Out! isn't the first strategy match-3 that we've played but, by far it incorporates the need for strategy more than others. Tack on an adorable theme and you've got one of the best strategy-puzzlers this year." – Appstore Arcade
• Match tiles on the playing board to power-up your slugs and blast your opponents
• Collect new slugs and unlock slug powers as you play
• Battle all of your favourite villains from Slugterra and challenge Dr. Blakk!
• Add all of your favourite slugs to your arsenal, including Infurnus, Frostcrawler, Tazerling, Flatulorhinkus, Arachnet, Fandango, Doc, Enigmo, Rammstone, Hoverbug, Aquabeek, Makobreaker, Flaringo, Thresher, Frightgeist, Negashade, Ping, Xmitter and many more!!
• Combine two slugs for an incredible fusion shot!
• Ghoul your game and add ghoul slugs to your arsenal!
• Play through story mode to collect slugs and unlock new powers
• Special items available in the store to boost your game play including blaster mods, slug chargers, new characters and more
StickDraw - Animation Maker
It's super easy to learn/use. Get your animation up and running within seconds. StickDraw is great for animating your Stick Figure/Stick Person drawings or a simple stop motion animation.
StickDraw is an ad-based Android app. If you like this app, consider purchasing StickDraw Pro to get rid of the ads.
As seen in: http://www.nyfa.edu/animation-apps/
SpaceChem Mobile
IMPORTANT: This game is designed for tablets with a resolution of 1280x800 or greater. If your tablet's resolution is smaller than this, PLEASE TRY THE DEMO FIRST!
Need help? Contact email@example.com!
SpaceChem is an obscenely addictive, design-based puzzle game about building machines and fake science!
Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products! Streamline your designs to meet production quotas and outperform other engineers!
SpaceChem Mobile is a faithful adaptation of the award winning PC game SpaceChem, and includes the full selection of player-created "ResearchNet" puzzles and a modified campaign tailored for Android tablets.
Awards and recognition for SpaceChem:
* Indie Game of the Year at EDGE Magazine and Gamasutra/IndieGames.com
* "I think we might have just received one of the year's best indie games in the first week of 2011." (Rock Paper Shotgun)
* Winner, Extra Credits "Genre Buster" award
* 7/8 at Out of Eight
* 89/100 at PCGamer
* 9/10 at Eurogamer
* 9.5/10 at Igromania
Where's My Perry? Free
Help Agent P get to headquarters for mission briefing by guiding water or steam to power his secret transportation tubes! Transform water in cool forms like ice, steam and solids to solve all sorts of mind-bending puzzles! Every drop counts when it's SPY TIME!
In this FREE version, play 15+ challenging puzzles featuring Agent P! Bonus – can you find the classified level featuring Balloony? Get the full version and play 200+ amazing puzzles featuring Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Animal Agents and crazy-inators!
Full Version Features:
• 200+ ACTION-PACKED LEVELS – Feature vibrant graphics and original clips starring Perry, Monogram, Doofenshmirtz, Carl, Peter the Panda, Pinky the Chihuahua, and more!
• TOP SECRET CRAZY-INATORS – Take water physics to a whole new level with a host of powerful lasers and spy gear!
• COLLECTIBLES, CHALLENGES AND BONUS LEVELS – Uncover top-secret items to unlock bonus levels, featuring Doofenshmirtz' childhood friend, Balloony!
Agent P is trapped in the tubes! Power-up the hydro-generators to help our fedora-wearing spy get back to the business of saving the world!
Visit www.facebook.com/WheresMyWater for more top-secret hints, tips and other classified materials. Some levels might require a small additional fee.
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties.
Cut the Rope: Time Travel
With two cute monsters to feed in each level, Cut the Rope: Time Travel is twice the fun but familiar to play. If you like Cut the Rope, you'll love Cut the Rope: Time Travel!
There's no time to waste! Visit exciting locations including the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, a Pirate Ship, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Stone Age, Disco Era, Wild West, Asian Dynasty, Industrial Revolution and the Future. Om Nom's ancestors are waiting – and they're getting really hungry for candy!
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is the iKids Awards 2014 winner!
Already a fan?
LIKE US: www.facebook.com/cuttherope
FOLLOW US: www.twitter.com/cut_the_rope
WATCH US: www.youtube.com/zeptolab
VISIT US: www.cuttherope.net
Note: the "SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW" permission will allow the app to display special offers properly.
Colored Rangers match game
Won three or more balls of the same Power Color Rangers by tapping points.
Every time you clear a group of same rangers. Funny game. Good luck.
Tiny Thief
"Utterly charming." - Kotaku
"Delightful" - The Guardian
"A game anyone can enjoy, and it's probably going to make you smile within the first minute." - PC Mag
"Cute, clever, and oddly rewarding." - 148 Apps
"If you need a good puzzle game today, or heck, even a smile, you should probably go grab Tiny Thief." - Touch Arcade
In a world of greed, corruption and injustice, one little guy decides to stand up for the little guy! Say hello to Tiny Thief, an unconventional hero who uses cunning and trickery to out-smart his opponents across six epic medieval adventures. But beware! He faces fearsome foes, like the Dark Knight, rogue pirates and even a giant robot!
Tiny Thief brings back the magic from the point-and-click games of old, charming you with its very own visual style and offbeat sense of humor.
The game throws some seriously mind-boggling puzzles at you, with tons of surprising interactive gameplay elements along the way. So get ready to embark on an epic quest to save a princess and kingdom in peril!
Six big adventures – sneak and steal your way through six epic quests, featuring an awesome pirate ship and daring castle siege!
Use cunning and skill – out-smart your tricky opponents using the element of surprise and some downright sneakiness!
Unexpected surprises – explore fully interactive levels and uncover hidden treasures and other surprises at every turn!
Tiny Thief is ready to start his big adventure. Are you?
What's new in update 1.2.0:
UNLOCK A FULL NEW EPISODE WITH A SIMPLE PURCHASE: In this new magical adventure, the King is kidnapped by the Wicked Witch! To rescue him, our tiny hero will have to turn to dark magic for help, and fight witches and their evil spells. The final battle is a classic duel with a dragon! Can Tiny Thief break the spell and free the King?
- 5 New, magic-filled levels
- 18 Hidden objects to find
- 10 New characters including witches, ghosts and dragons
Please be aware that Google Play is required to make in-app purchases.
Terms of Use: http://www.rovio.com/eula
Privacy Policy: http://www.rovio.com/privacy
Important Message for Parents
This game may include:
- Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13.
- Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page.
- Advertising of Rovio products and also products from select partners.
Home: Boov Pop!
A puzzle game that defies the laws of physics! Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, HOME: Boov Pop! offers a new twist to the puzzle genre, by adding a unique gravity-based physics mechanism and out of this world 3D graphics!
• Connect colorful and bouncy Boov bubbles to match 3 or more and make them POP! The more connections, the bigger the POP!
• Play as your favorite characters from the film including Oh, Tip, and Captain Smek!
• POP your way around the globe across a variety of exciting and challenging levels. But be careful, intergalactic enemies will try to block your way!
• Each of the playable characters comes with unique power abilities: Use Oh's Moody Pop to make all of bubbles of the same color pop, or activate Tip's Gravity Ball to swap colors and solve the puzzle, and more!
• Beautiful 3D graphics and awesome bubble physics will make you want to POP! POP! POP!
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoovPop
Or visit the HOME website: www.meettheboov.com
Best Fiends
The #1 puzzle game on Google Play
Over 10,000,000 people are already playing Best Fiends!
"Check out the app, it's a really fun game" -PewDiePie
"Best Fiends is the addictive result of a one-night stand between Angry Birds and Candy Crush" - PC Mag
"Must List!" - Entertainment Weekly
"Best Fiends is well-polished and super-cute!" - 148apps.com
"Best Fiends combines Candy Crush puzzling with RPG!" - Forbes
The little creatures of Minutia lived in peace and harmony, until the night the meteor smashed into Mount Boom! A strange force transformed the slimy Slugs who lived there into a gang of greenery-gobbling goons – and now, the Slugs captured the Best Fiends' families!
To fight back the Slugs and reunite their families, the Best Fiends have to grow and level up, discover their special powers and prepare for the mystery that awaits at Mount Boom.
To get to Mount Boom, they'll need to become… the BEST FIENDS!
* FIENDISH PUZZLES Easy to play, hard to master. Approachable puzzle gameplay taken to the next level!
* DAZZLING GRAPHICS and finger-tapping music!
* THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Line matching puzzle adventure game with RPG-like character development!
* COLLECT & LEVEL UP Collect all Best Fiends and discover their special powers!
* JOIN THE BATTLE against the Slugs of Mount Boom in a journey through the majestic world of Minutia!
* COMPETE AGAINST YOUR FRIENDS connect to the gorgeous 3D map via Facebook and see who reaches Mount Boom first!
* STAY TUNED More levels, characters, gameplay and some suprises are on the way!
PLEASE NOTE! Best Fiends is completely free to download and play but some game items may be purchased for real money. To disable this, turn off the in-app purchases in your device's settings.
Like the Best Fiends on Facebook facebook.com/bfiends
Follow the Best Fiends on Twitter twitter.com/bestfiends
Watch the Best Fiends on youtube.com/user/SeriouslyHQ
SpaceChem Mobile Demo
IMPORTANT: This game is designed for tablets with a resolution of 1280x800 or greater.
TIP: If SpaceChem crashes while launching, check to see if "Force GPU rendering" is enabled in your device's developer settings. If it is, try turning it off - this may fix the crash!
Need help? Contact firstname.lastname@example.com!
SpaceChem is an obscenely addictive, design-based puzzle game about building machines and fake science!
Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products! Streamline your designs to meet production quotas and outperform other engineers!
SpaceChem Mobile is a faithful adaptation of the award winning PC game SpaceChem, and includes the full selection of player-created "ResearchNet" puzzles and a modified campaign tailored for the iPad.
Awards and recognition for SpaceChem:
* Indie Game of the Year at EDGE Magazine and Gamasutra/IndieGames.com
* "I think we might have just received one of the year's best indie games in the first week of 2011." (Rock Paper Shotgun)
* Winner, Extra Credits "Genre Buster" award
* 7/8 at Out of Eight
* 89/100 at PCGamer
* 9/10 at Eurogamer
* 9.5/10 at Igromania
Cut the Rope
A mysterious package has arrived, and the little monster inside has only one request… CANDY! Collect gold stars, discover hidden prizes and unlock exciting new levels in this addictively fun, award-winning, physics-based game!
Key features:
• 17 boxes with 425 levels
• Innovative physics gameplay
• Adorable character
• Outstanding graphics
• Om Nom animation shorts
• Superpowers
Game awards:
• Apple Design Award
• BAFTA Award
• Pocket Gamer Award
• GDC Award
• Best App Ever Award


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It is not ALL doomsday. Not all Burley photographs, contrary to seemingly common belief, are made at plants to be torn down. On of these plants is still manufacturing today and is huge .
Burley in his introductory statement in this video also misses that out of two plants he hinted at even two new, though much smaller, plants arose.
And maybe Mirko of Fotoimpex should crank up one of his internet sites and show again some photos of his small enterprise to cheer us up.
My archives are full of doomsday factory-pictures, but though I'm rather a glass-half-empty type of guy I would like to hint at the above. The uninitiated looking at this book will be even confirmed in his attitude that all has already gone. An attitude I come across daily.
While it is certainly true that Kodak products are questionable as to their future availability there is no shortage of film in 4x5 format now or in the foreseeable future.
Even today Tmax 100, 400 and Tri-x are still available in 4x5 format. Actually, Freestyle has tri-x 320 in a 5x7 format.
Ilford continues to support even ultra large formats.
With that in mind I lost interest in the video after the statement "Suddenly, it was hard to find my most essential material, film."
If this is the artist's statement for this work I cry fabricated empathetic artistic pandering.
I also question this. One has merely to visit the Freestyle site to find all kinds of reasonably priced large format film.
The photochemical industry is less buildings and machinery, which can be re-made, but people with knowledge who design and make those materials and have a positive attitude to this.
I'm not sure Burley shares this view, as I don't see these people except of in one of his images.
I would like to see pictures of Forte, Ferrania, ORWO, Svema, Fotokemika and other closed factories.
The project seems to be far from complete in the context it's presented. It would be very interesting.
I wonder if the darkrooms at Ryerson were photographed as they were taken out over the last 7 years.
Great films, reasonable prices.
Forte papers are to be resurrected by Adox. There are several threads about Polywarm, with recent updates from Adox.
Well, Filmotec and the late Orwo are not the same company. Filmotec is kind of tiny offspring.


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With one of my closest friends from high school moving across the country (I swear this is the summer of moves!) I had to take the opportunity to get the old gang back together. Most all of us still live close & a lot of us still see each other on the regular, but not usually all together. Facebook is a glorious thing for tracking people down! A few quick messages & I had all the numbers gathered & I sent out a big group text.
Chaos ensued & I might have participated in THE most funny group text in the history of ever. 50% of what made it so great was that while I knew everyone's number, not everyone else knew everyone's number. Make sense? So as the big group text is going on, I had other texts coming in from friends saying, 'who is 555-1234?' We all quickly reverted back to our 15 year-old selfs, as the sarcasm & inside jokes flew. I had a moment where I thought, 'what in the world would have happened if we could have all texted in high school?!?'
the orginals
I honestly have so so so many cherished memories with these people & the older I get the more grateful I am for the good friends I had in high school. No one in this group was going to get away with too much without us calling each other on it & I've realized that is a rarity. To this day, some of these people are still my closest confidants. The people I can call no matter how much time as passed & say, 'what do you think?' and know they will tell me what I need to hear…even if it isn't what I want to hear.
While none of us got into much trouble…with the exception of sinking a car, we had so much fun together. The boys were always planning bonfires, lake trips, rappelling, hiking, you name it, we were going. The girls…well we were always up for it & it was always a rule that you had to get in the water if you were on the boat. No exceptions.
the originals + spouses
And while I loved the 'originals' I might love some of their spouses even more! Really. It was such a fun night to re-live all our antics with some stories growing over the years & some stories I never even remembered! We determined we have to do it again.
photo credit: Kara Pothier, my favorite spouse.