Abstract: An integrated capacitor and inductor device for separate use as a capacitor and inductor. The device has a four-terminal arrangement having separate capacitor and inductor terminals, which allows connection as two independent circuit elements within one physical package. The device includes a hollow vessel having an exposed integrated capacitor element, in which the exposed integrated capacitor element comprises at least a portion of the hollow vessel. The device also includes a coil winding at least partially within the hollow vessel, electrically communicating with the integrated capacitor element. The integrated capacitor and inductor device may be configured in a plurality of shapes, using different materials to maximize the effects of electric and magnetic fields.

Abstract: A hybrid field, brushless, permanent magnet electric motor utilizing a rotor with two sets of permanent magnets oriented such that the flux produced by the two sets of magnets is perpendicular to each other. A plurality of axial flux permanent magnets are positioned radially interiorly of a plurality of radial flux permanent magnets. Axial stators interact with the axial flux permanent magnets. A radially positioned stator interacts with radial flux permanent magnets. In one configuration, an electronic feedback system is created that magnetically clamps and holds the hybrid rotor in its axially centrally aligned position, thereby reducing axial vibrations.

Abstract: A sensor for facilitating the measurement of temperature and magnetic field is described. The sensor comprises an optical cable having a distal end encompassed in a sheath of giant magnetoresistive material. Temperature changes alter the spectrum emissivity of the giant magnetoresistive material. Magnetic field changes alter the spectrum changes that occur from distorting the optical fiber that occur when the giant magnetoresistive material distorts the optical fiber.

Abstract: A sensor for facilitating the measurement of temperature and magnetic field is described. The sensor comprises an optical cable having a distal end encompassed in a sheath of giant magnetoresistive material. Temperature changes alter the spectrum emissivity of the giant magnetoresistive material. Magnetic field changes alter the spectrum changes that occur from distorting the optical fiber that occur when the giant magnetoresistive material distorts the optical fiber.

Abstract: A sensor for facilitating the measurement of temperature and magnetic field is described. The sensor comprises an optical cable having a distal end encompassed in a sheath of giant magnetoresistive material. Temperature changes alter the spectrum emissivity of the giant magnetoresistive material. Magnetic field changes alter the spectrum changes that occur from distorting the optical fiber that occur when the giant magnetoresistive material distorts the optical fiber.

Abstract: A self-propelled wheel for wheeled vehicles includes an axle, a stator drum ixed to the axle, and a wheel hub and rim rotatably mounted on the axle. Permanent magnets are fixed on the wheel and oppose an outer lateral face of the stator drum and an outer peripheral edge of the stator drum. Excitation of the stator drum causes the permanent magnets, and thereby the wheel, to rotate on the axle.

Abstract: There is provided an endless tubular body forming an enclosed chamber then, and granules of permanent magnet material disposed in the chamber. The body is deformable by the granules when the granules are subjected to a magnetic force. With respect to the aspect of the invention wherein seal assembly technology is the center of interest, there are provided a first member of magnetically permeable material and a second member spaced from the first member to define a passageway therebetween, and the above described sealing ring is disposed in the passageway between the first and second members and in engagement therewith. With respect to the aspect of the of the invention wherein the technology of making a seal assembly is the center of interest, there is provided a method for making the above-described seal assembly.

Abstract: A squirrel cage type electric motor rotor assembly includes first and sec end plates of circular configuration, rigid tubes extending from the first plate to the second plate, the tubes being closed at either end thereof to define enclosed chambers therein, and granules of magnetic material disposed in the chambers, the granules being packed therein with a density leaving them readily movable to align with magnetic fields.

Abstract: A fin assembly for effecting guidance of a vehicle through a fluid medium cludes an electromagnet fixed in a portion of the vehicle, and a rigid shaft fixed to a hull portion of the vehicle and extending outwardly therefrom and in alignment with the electromagnet. A fin is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is, at least in part, a permanent magnet. A switch assembly is provided in the vehicle for effecting in a first portion of the electromagnet an attractive force between the electromagnet and the permanent magnet, and in a second portion of the electromagnet a repelling force therebetween, to cause the fin to rotate on the shaft in a selected direction to effect the guidance of the vehicle.

Abstract: A combination motor and pump assembly comprising a housing, a shaft rotaty mounted in the housing, and an impeller fixed to the shaft in the housing, said impeller comprising alternately magnetically polarized portions. The assembly further comprises stator means fixed in the housing adjacent the impeller, the stator means comprising an array of pole pieces and windings associated therewith for receiving electrical alternating current. Fluid inlet means and outlet means are provided in the housing in communication with the impeller. The impeller reacts to current received by the stator means as a motor rotor and rotates in response to excitation of the pole pieces by the current. The rotation of the rotor serves to move fluid in the housing from the inlet to the outlet means.

Abstract: An integrated motor/marine propulsor is provided having an electric motor apted for converting electrical energy into hydropropulsive energy. The electric motor comprises at least one stator assembly disposed in magnetomotive relation to a rotor. The rotor of the present invention advantageously includes a plurality of rotor blades wherein a portion of at least one of the rotor blades comprises a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A torque/force transfer apparatus which includes an annular ring having tein permanent first magnets side by side about the interior of the ring. The first magnets are arranged so as to alternate in polar orientation to present an inside circumference of alternating north and south magnetic poles. A cylindrical central member has therein permanent second magnets side by side about the exterior of the central member. The second magnets are arranged so as to alternate in polar orientation to present an outside circumference of alternating north and south magnetic poles. A strut assembly is pivotally attached to a center of a side of the central member and has arms extending radially outwardly from the central member center and is provided with planetary members rotatably connected each to one of the arms.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stator for a disc type electric motor. The stator coises an annularly-shaped member of a non-magnetic material, the member having a slotted portion and a non-slotted portion. The slotted portion includes slots extending radially from a central opening of the member to a periphery of the member, the slots being configured to retain electrical wire windings therein. The non-slotted portion is joined with the slotted portion and provides a bottom wall for the slots.

Abstract: There is presented a device for dampening vibratory motion. The device coises a ferromagnetic housing, a non-magnetic, electrically conductive wall upstanding in the housing, and a plunger assembly. The plunger assembly includes a magnetic body movable in the housing adjacent the wall, and connector structure extending from the body and in communication with a vibratory energy source.