Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function fuel pump lever holding device that retains a fuel pump lever in at least two activated, fuel-filling position and that also includes a means for removing a bottle cap and a means for opening at least a portion of the lid of a can. The device generally includes a first member and a second member extending from an end of the first member. At least two spaced apart arms extend from a middle portion of the first member in substantially the same direction as the second member. The two spaced apart arms form at least two locations for retaining a fuel pump lever in the engaged fuel-filling position. Further, each of the arms may include a means for retaining the fuel pump lever in position over the arm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a generation means for generating electrical power to operate vehicle systems and/or for recharging batteries used by electric and/or hybrid cars. The present invention may also generate electric power to operate an electric motor that can also drive a vehicle. The present invention may also use the electric power generated for other uses as well. It comprises an engine that is connected to at least one rotatable member connected for rotation therewith and at least one generator that is connected to the rotatable member through a rotor in said generator to generate electrical energy.

Abstract: A loader boom of a sugar cane loader includes a swivel mast having a vertical axis located to intersect the mid-point of a furrow located between first and second cane rows that would respectively pass centrally beneath the loader vehicle and outside wheels at one side of the loader vehicle during loading operation. The loader boom includes an inner boom section having a middle portion that extends parallel to the swivel mast axis to a height approximating that of a transporter container to be loaded when the boom is in a fully raised position, and having a lower end portion that is joined to the bottom of, and extends perpendicular to, the middle portion and is pivotally attached to an opposite side of the swivel mast axis from the middle portion. Mounted to the loader is a push piler implement having tines located for operating in a central region of the furrow free of the cane rows.

Abstract: A topper/shredder arrangement of a cane harvester is designed so that a stream of air is created that aids in carrying pieces of cane tops to a location outside the harvesting throat of the cane harvester.

Abstract: A heavy equipment apparatus such as a feller buncher includes a mobile tilting undercarriage and a working upper that supports a boom and its working end portion. The undercarriage includes a frame and a deck with a spaced apart, generally parallel powered endless tracks for moving the undercarriage from one location to the other. A tower assembly is mounted on the deck of the frame and has a ball support rigidly attached thereto to define a rigid support with the frame. An upper is movably mounted to the undercarriage at the ball support with a tilting connection that enables the upper to tilt with respect to the undercarriage. A rotary bearing attached to the bottom of the upper enables the upper to rotate with respect to the undercarriage. A flange assembly forms the interface between the rotary bearing and the ball support. Extensible cylinders extend between the undercarriage and the flange assembly for articulating the upper relative to the undercarriage during use.