Abstract: Filter device for removing entrained fine solid particles from a gas stream, comprising a charging system (12) and an electrified granular filter (11) downstream of the charging system which is formed by at least one layer (14) of granules of non electrically conducting material and means for forming an electric field across the granules, the granule layer (14) being formed by a self-supporting, highly porous body, such as a body constructed of granules which are sintered together to form a sintered self-supporting granule layer.

Abstract: A log skidder winch control system (10) includes a manually actuated master cylinder (22) connected to the winch drum brake release cylinder (18) to allow the winch cable (44) to be winched out gradually independent of the vehicle hydraulic system. The master cylinder is connected in the hydraulic line between the winch control valve (34) and the drum brake release cylinder, and normally serves only as a conduit for oil flow to the brake release cylinder when the control valve is put in a "free spool" condition. With the control valve is neutral the master cylinder can be manually actuated to pressurize the brake release cylinder to provide gradual release of the winch drum brake (26).