Abstract: A bearing guided ferrofluid seal and seal carrier system that may be used with a bearing assembly with an outer annular ring surface. A seal carrier of the present invention has a carrier ferrofluid seal surface and a carrier bearing surface that includes a first carrier bearing surface and a second carrier bearing surface. A ferrofluid seal may be attached to the carrier ferrofluid seal surface and fixtured to the second carrier bearing surface. The second carrier bearing surface may be attached to the outer annular ring surface. In one preferred embodiment the first carrier bearing surface may be attached to the upper annular ring surface. In a separate preferred embodiment the ferrofluid seal may be attached to the carrier ferrofluid seal surface so that the seal inner diameter of the ferrofluid seal is fixtured to the second carrier bearing surface in order to minimize runout.

Abstract: A rechargeable emergency portable battery charger for starter motor storage batteries. The device includes a sealed lead acid battery as a source of energy. An oscillator circuit connected to a transformer generates 3 V in its secondary. This voltage is rectified and added in series to the 12 V of the self-contained battery to provide charging current to a starter motor storage battery. Connection is made via a cigarette lighter socket in the disabled vehicle. Current is limited to approximately 4 amps so as to limit heat dissipation to a safe level. Furthermore, a voltage-sensing circuit determines if the voltage of the starter storage battery is below approximately 6 V or is shorted to ground. In either case, output current is further limited to the point of cut-off. Recharging the self-contained battery is made possible by a switch that connects the cigarette lighter of a running car directly to the self-contained battery of the charger.

Abstract: A system for loading coal or other particles into railroad cars wherein every other railroad car is designated an EVEN railroad car and the remaining every other railroad cars are designated ODD railroad cars. Each EVEN railroad car is weighed after being filled with coal and before the initiation of the loading of coal into the next EVEN railroad car to determine a filled weight. The filled weight of each EVEN railroad car is compared to a predetermined control weight and, in response to this determination, the termination of the loading of coal into the next EVEN railroad car controllably is varied to bring the filled weight closer to control weight. In a like manner, each ODD railroad car is weighed after being filled with coal and before the initiation of the loading of coal into the next ODD railroad car to determine a filled weight.

Abstract: A process for drilling spaced horizontal boreholes in a coal or other mineral deposit in excess of 1500 feet in length in a pattern determined to maximize gas removal. Directional guidance is provided by a continuous downhole survey tool connected to data display devices by an internal drill rod cable system. Apparatus is provided to permit the passage of said cable system through the interior of a rotatable drill chuck assembly comprising a part of a drilling apparatus for drilling said boreholes. The apparatus supports the cable such that the cable is maintained in a substantially nonrotating position within the drill chuck assembly. Directional drilling control is provided by a positive displacement motor positioned at the end of the drill string and operated by a flow of drilling fluid through the drill string from the drilling rig. Upon completion of the borehole, the drill string is removed and gas which enters the borehole from the surrounding deposit is withdrawn.