Abstract: A filter assembly that includes a main body having a bore therein forming an inner surface, the inner surface configured with a receptacle. There is a filter medium disposed at least partially in the receptacle, the filter medium having a plurality of winding. An at least one of the plurality of windings separated by a clearance to an adjacent winding.

Abstract: A latch assembly having a first portion coupled with a second portion. The first portion has a roller housing, a latch panel, and handle, and the second portion has a respective roller housing, and a respective latch panel. In a closed position, the latch panel engages with the respective roller housing, and the respective latch panel engages with the roller housing.

Abstract: A powered unit with a reeving system for supporting a load associated with operation of the powered unit. The reeving system has a first cylinder with a first rod movingly disposed therein. There is a movable sheave spreader engaged with the first rod, and having a first spreader sheave, the movable sheave spreader also movably engaged with the powered unit.

Abstract: A latch assembly having a first portion movably coupled with a second portion. The first portion has a roller housing, a latch panel, and handle, and the second portion has a respective roller housing, a respective latch panel, and a respective handle. In a closed position, the latch panel engages with the respective roller housing, and the respective latch panel engages with the roller housing.

Abstract: A shock absorber for a vehicle, the shock absorber having an absorber body with an outer surface, and a movable piston having a first end configured to couple with the vehicle, and a second end disposed within the absorber body. There is a magnet assembly disposed around and external of the movable piston at the second end. The absorber has a sensor assembly having a sensor body coupled with the outer surface. An inner sensor body has a sensor disposed therein configured to detect a change in a linear position of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: A latch assembly having a first portion movably coupled with a second portion. The first portion has a roller housing, a latch panel, and handle, and the second portion has a respective roller housing, a respective latch panel, and a respective handle. In a closed position, the latch panel engages with the respective roller housing, and the respective latch panel engages with the roller housing.

Abstract: A shock absorber for a vehicle, the shock absorber having an absorber body with an outer surface, and a movable piston having a first end configured to couple with the vehicle, and a second end disposed within the absorber body. There is a magnet assembly disposed around and external of the movable piston at the second end. The absorber has a sensor assembly having a sensor body coupled with the outer surface. An inner sensor body has a sensor disposed therein configured to detect a change in a linear position of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: A combination unit having an extendable trough. There is a raising leg connected with a trough assembly, and a following leg movingly coupled with an end of the trough assembly. There is a main trough having a trough housing with a first slider coupled with a first housing side of the trough housing, and a second slider coupled with a second housing side of the trough housing.

Abstract: A powered unit with a reeving system for supporting a load associated with operation of the powered unit. The reeving system has a first cylinder with a first rod movingly disposed therein. There is a movable sheave spreader engaged with the first rod, and having a first spreader sheave, the movable sheave spreader also movably engaged with the powered unit.

Abstract: A track handling device having a rigid portion and a movable portion. The rigid portion includes a spreader having main support post extending therefrom. The movable portion includes a main support arm coupled with a driver arm and a follower arm. A bottom support arm end is configured with a boot suitable to couple with and support a torque track.

Abstract: A combination unit having an extendable trough to raise a tubular to a rig floor height. There is a raising leg connected with a trough assembly, and a following leg movingly coupled with an end of the trough assembly. The unit is configured to move a power swivel or other miscellaneous tools and equipment to the rig floor without winches or cables.

Abstract: A multi-purpose shock absorber for a vehicle suspension having an absorber body with an outer surface, and a movable piston having a first end disposed within the absorber body and a second end configured to couple with a part of the vehicle. There is a magnet assembly disposed around and external of the movable piston at the second end. The absorber has a sensor assembly having a sensor body coupled with the outer surface. An inner sensor body has a sensor disposed therein configured to detect a linear change in a position of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: A powered unit with a reeving system for supporting a load associated with operation of the powered unit, the reeving system having a first cylinder with a first cylinder end coupled with a raising leg of the powered unit, and a second cylinder end having a first rod movingly disposed therein. There is a movable sheave spreader engaged with the first rod, and having a first spreader sheave, the movable sheave spreader also movably engaged with the powered unit.

Abstract: A top drive system comprising a drilling rig, and a top drive unit operatively associated with the drilling rig. The top drive includes a top drive housing, and a rotatable member having a first member portion within the top drive housing, and a second member portion extending outward from the top drive housing. There is a sensor assembly disposed within the top drive housing, the assembly comprising a sensor configured to provide an output signal associated with an at least one parameter of the top drive. The first member portion is configured with a profile sensed by the sensor assembly.

Abstract: A powered unit with a reeving system for supporting a load associated with operation of the powered unit, the reeving system having a first cylinder with a first cylinder end coupled with a raising leg of the powered unit, and a second cylinder end having a first rod movingly disposed therein. There is a movable sheave spreader engaged with the first rod, and having a first spreader sheave, the movable sheave spreader also movably engaged with the powered unit.

Abstract: A multi-purpose shock absorber for a vehicle suspension having an absorber body with an outer surface, and a movable piston having a first end disposed within the absorber body and a second end configured to couple with a part of the vehicle. There is a magnet assembly disposed around and external of the movable piston at the second end. The absorber has a sensor assembly having a sensor body coupled with the outer surface. An inner sensor body has a sensor disposed therein configured to detect a linear change in a position of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: A combination unit having an extendable trough to raise a tubular to a rig floor height. There is a raising leg connected with a trough assembly, and a following leg movingly coupled with an end of the trough assembly. The unit is configured to move a power swivel or other miscellaneous tools and equipment to the rig floor without winches or cables.

Abstract: A combination tubular handler and power swivel unit having an extendable trough to raise a tubular to a rig floor height. A raising leg connected with the trough assembly. A following leg movingly coupled with an end of the trough assembly. This handler is configured to move the power swivel and other miscellaneous tools and equipment to the rig floor without winches or cables. A hydraulic swivel rack allows parking the swivel out of the way in a storage location when not in use.

Abstract: A top drive system comprising a drilling rig, and a top drive unit operatively associated with the drilling rig. The top drive includes a top drive housing, and a rotatable member having a first member portion within the top drive housing, and a second member portion extending outward from the top drive housing. There is a sensor assembly disposed within the top drive housing, the assembly comprising a sensor configured to provide an output signal associated with an at least one parameter of the top drive. The first member portion is configured with a profile sensed by the sensor assembly.