Abstract: A wind driven electric generator apparatus includes a pair of wind-driven, counter-rotating propeller units placed back to back with each other. A first power transmission system is connected to the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for converting wind energy into mechanical energy. A second power transmission system is connected to the first power transmission system. A generator is connected to the second power transmission system for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Propeller unit orientation means are supported by a first transmission housing for orienting the pair of counter-rotating propeller units with respect to wind that is sensed. Self-adjusting propeller blade angle adjustment means are supported by the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for adjusting propeller blade angles in response to wind that is sensed.

Abstract: A DC electric motor apparatus includes a stationary magnet set which includes an outer, hollow-cylindrical stationary magnet set portion and an inner, solid-cylindrical stationary magnet set portion centrally located inside the outer, hollow-cylindrical stationary magnet set portion, wherein an armature-nesting space is located between the outer, hollow-cylindrical stationary magnet set portion and the inner, solid-cylindrical stationary magnet set portion. A rotatable armature assembly includes a hollow-cylindrical armature winding set which is received in the armature-nesting space. A drive assembly is connected to the rotatable armature assembly. Electric current pickup means are electrically connected to the rotatable armature assembly. Housing means are provided for housing the stationary magnet set, the rotatable armature assembly, a portion of the drive assembly, and a portion of the electric current pickup means.

Abstract: A wind driven electric generator apparatus includes a pair of wind-driven, counter-rotating propeller units placed back to back with each other. A first power transmission system is connected to the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for converting wind energy into mechanical energy. A second power transmission system is connected to the first power transmission system. A generator is connected to the second power transmission system for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Propeller unit orientation means are supported by a first transmission housing for orienting the pair of counter-rotating propeller units with respect to wind that is sensed. Self-adjusting propeller blade angle adjustment means are supported by the pair of counter-rotating propeller units for adjusting propeller blade angles in response to wind that is sensed.

Abstract: A DC motor apparatus includes a motor housing assembly which includes an outer liquid-tight coolant chamber and an inner, armature-reception chamber portion. Pairs of permanent magnet stator magnet modules are housed within the liquid-tight coolant chamber, and shunt members are housed within the liquid-tight coolant chamber between the stator magnet modules. An armature is centrally located in the inner, armature-reception chamber portion. The armature includes at least one pair of armature pole portions which are wound with same-directional windings. A commutator is connected to the armature, and the commutator includes commutator contacts. An adjustable brush advance/retard mechanism includes roller brushes for contacting the commutator contacts. A liquid cooling system includes a coolant pump and a coolant fluid radiator for circulating liquid coolant through the liquid-tight coolant chamber for cooling the stator magnet modules and the shunt members.

Abstract: A magnetic oil filtering apparatus is provided which fits onto an oil filter mounting stem of an engine block which includes oil output channels. The magnetic oil filtering apparatus includes an adaptor unit which fits onto the oil filter mounting stem and includes a magnetic assembly attached to the adaptor unit. Engine oil flows from the engine, through the oil output channels, through the adaptor unit, through the magnetic assembly, back through the adaptor unit, through an oil filter cartridge which is attached to the oil filter mounting stem and which is in communication with the adaptor unit, through a stem oil input channel in the oil filter mounting stem, and back into the engine. As a result, engine oil is treated with magnetic lines of force to trap metal particles in the vicinity of the magnet elements prior to entry of the engine oil into the oil filter cartridge. In addition, an oil cooler assembly can be connected to the adaptor unit.

Abstract: A filter cartridge magnetic attachment includes a heat sink carrier member which includes magnet-reception channels, and carrier-embedded magnets are received in the magnet-reception channels. A top modular magnet/shunt array is located on a top side of the carrier member, and a bottom modular magnet/shunt array is located on a bottom side of the carrier member. The filter cartridge magnetic attachment is mounted on a oil filter cartridge and separates metallic particles out from the oil that circulates through the oil filter cartridge. The carrier-embedded magnets include a first directional orientation carrier-embedded magnet which includes a positive pole end and a negative pole end. The carrier-embedded magnets also include a second directional orientation carrier-embedded magnet which includes a positive pole end and a negative pole end.

Abstract: A telescopic housing is provided for a magnet array and includes a first telescopic housing member, a first strap reception member connected to the first telescopic housing member, a second telescopic housing member which receives the first telescopic housing member in a telescopic manner, and a second strap reception member connected to the second telescopic housing member. The first strap reception member and the second strap reception member include strap reception slots. Guide members are connected to the second telescopic housing member for guiding the first telescopic housing member in its connection with the second telescopic housing member. The first telescopic housing member includes first ventilation cowls extending out from the first telescopic housing member, and the second telescopic housing member includes second ventilation cowls extending out from the second telescopic housing member.

Abstract: A magnet array for mounting on an oil filter cartridge includes a pair of magnetic shunt end pieces. A plurality of magnets are aligned parallel to one another and extend between the magnetic shunt end pieces and contact internal faces of the magnetic shunt end pieces such that the magnetic shunt end pieces and the magnets are retained in a stable magnet array by the magnetic interaction between the magnetic shunt end pieces and the magnets. The magnetic shunt end pieces can be in a form of cylindrical end pieces such that a cylindrical magnet array is formed, can be in a form of triangular end pieces such that a triangular magnet array is formed, and can be in a form of rectangular end pieces such that a box-like magnet array is formed. Each of the triangular end pieces and the rectangular end pieces includes a concave mounting surface. A support bracket is provided for supporting the magnet array on an oil filter cartridge. Wires can be used to bind the magnetic shunt end pieces onto the magnets.

Abstract: A metal particle removal and retention apparatus includes a canister-retention bracket, a liquid inlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, a liquid outlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, and a canister assembly connected to the canister-retention bracket. The canister assembly is in communication with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel. A magnet attachment assembly attached to the canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a canister housing which includes an exterior magnet-attachment-reception portion which receives the magnet attachment assembly. The canister assembly includes an interior particle-reception pan attached to an interior pan-reception portion of the canister housing. The interior pan-reception portion is in registration with the exterior magnet-attachment-reception portion. An interior funnel element is supported inside the canister housing.

Abstract: An improved metal particle removal and retention apparatus includes an input end wall which includes a fluid input connector. An output end wall includes a fluid output connector which includes a first connector end and a second connector end. A magnet support housing is connected between the input end wall and the output end wall. The magnet support housing includes an internal housing diameter. The magnet support housing includes one or more external magnet-reception areas. The first connector end of the fluid output connector is contained within the internal fluid reception chamber. The second connector end of the fluid output connector extends out from the output end wall and outside of the internal fluid reception chamber. The fluid input connector extends out from the input end wall and outside of the internal fluid reception chamber. One or more magnets are retained on the external magnet-reception areas. A flow guide is connected to the first connector end of the fluid output connector.

Abstract: An improved metal particle removal and retention apparatus includes a canister-retention bracket, a liquid inlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, a liquid outlet channel connected to the canister-retention bracket, and a canister assembly connected to the canister-retention bracket. The canister assembly is in communication with the liquid inlet channel and the liquid outlet channel, and a plurality of magnet attachment assemblies are attached to the canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a plurality of interior particle-reception pans attached to a plurality of interior pan-reception portions of the canister housing. The interior pan-reception portions are in registration with the exterior magnet-attachment-reception portions. An outflow tube is connected to the canister-retention bracket and is in communication with the liquid outlet channel. The outflow tube includes a plurality of oil receiving apertures.

Abstract: An improved magnet assembly apparatus is provided for a filter cartridge magnetic attachment such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,510,024. With the present invention, the improvement is comprised of a first shunt element attached to a first end of the first particle-attracting magnet. A second shunt element is attached to a first end of the second particle-attracting magnet, and a first or more shunt magnets are connected between the first shunt element and the second shunt element. The first shunt element and the second shunt element are made from iron-containing material. The first particle-attracting magnet has a first longitudinal axis, the second particle-attracting magnet has a second longitudinal. The first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are parallel, and the first shunt magnet has a first longitudinal shunt axis which is perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis.