Abstract: Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly basically comprises an anode, at least one pulling cable, and a protective nose cone. The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.

Abstract: Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly basically comprises an anode, at least one pulling cable, and a protective nose cone. The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.

Abstract: Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly (20) basically comprises an anode (22), at least one pulling cable (24), and a protective nose cone (26). The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end (22A) of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor (28) extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface (32) that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism (54) may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.

Abstract: Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly (20) basically comprises an anode (22), at least one pulling cable (24), and a protective nose cone (26). The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end (22A) of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor (28) extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface (32) that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism (54) may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.

Abstract: A recording media storage and player unit, including a playback unit for replaying data retrieved from a selected one of several stored recording media, a communication link for obtaining expanded information associated with the recording medium from an external database, a memory storage location for storing the expanded information locally within the recording media storage and player unit; and a display for displaying the expanded information when the data retrieved from the recording medium is played back. Additional storage and player units are coupleable to the aforementioned unit to increase disc storage capacity. All player units are controlled by a control panel on the first-mentioned unit.