Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant drain plug system for a casing of moving mechanical parts in lubricant. The system comprises an adapter plug body, an oil drainage assembly threadably mountable to the adapter plug body, the assembly having an outer plug with port holes, and a valve mechanism on the adapter plug body, the valve mechanism being positionable in either an on or off position. In use, the system is inserted into the casing so that the port holes are in the lubricant and the valve is positioned in the on position so that lubricant can flow from the casing out of the system. When the valve is off, lubricant flow is stopped.

Abstract: A generator device for generating electrical energy includes a rotor having a first set of even-numbered of magnetic sources distributed along a first radius of the rotor, and a first pair of stators, each having a first set of odd-numbered coil members distributed along a first radius of the stator, the stators disposed adjacent to opposing side portions of the rotor, wherein each coil member includes a core portion having an amorphous structure. In addition, a generator device for generating electrical energy includes interchangeable rotor and stator pairs to provide variable voltage/current/frequency outputs.

Abstract: A measurement system is provided for measuring parameters of a motion system. The measurement system includes a sensor for sensing the passing of a magnetic field as the source of the magnetic field passes the sensor; a processor for processing a signal generated by the sensor; a calculator for calculating various performance parameters of the motion system; and an output portion for sending the various parameters to a down stream system.

Abstract: A motor drive system is provided. The system includes a torque converter for receiving a rotational motion from a source and producing a rotational output, the torque converter having a first body rotatable about a first axis, a plurality of first magnets mounted to the first body, a second body rotatable about a second axis, and a plurality of second magnets mounted to the second body. The system also includes a generator system coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter and producing at least one electrical output; at least one motor drive coupled to an electrical output of the generator system; and an output system coupled to the motor drive. The first magnets are magnetically coupled to the second magnets, and the second body rotates as a result of the magnetic coupling and produces the rotational output.

Abstract: A torque converter device includes a first body having a first radius and a first thickness, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body, the first plurality of magnets including a plurality of magnet pairs, each of the magnet pairs being axially disposed along a centerline of the first body along the first radius through the first thickness, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed between each of the plurality of magnet pairs, and a second body having a third plurality of magnets within the second body for magnetically coupling to each of the magnet pairs and the second plurality of magnets, wherein rotation of the first body induces rotation of the second body.

Abstract: A motor drive system is provided. The system includes a torque converter for receiving a rotational motion from a source and producing a rotational output, the torque converter having a first body rotatable about a first axis, a plurality of first magnets mounted to the first body, a second body rotatable about a second axis, and a plurality of second magnets mounted to the second body. The system also includes a generator system coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter and producing at least one electrical output; at least one motor drive coupled to an electrical output of the generator system; and an output system coupled to the motor drive. The first magnets are magnetically coupled to the second magnets, and the second body rotates as a result of the magnetic coupling and produces the rotational output.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for separating non-magnetic mineral values from a source containing magnetic material and non magnetic material. The apparatus includes first and second conveyers in overlying relation which counter-rotate relative to one another. One of the conveyers includes a magnetic assembly which cooperates with paddles on the upper conveyer to progressively isolate values from magnetic material. Multiple stages are provided for intermittent magnetic interactions such that the non-magnetic materials are effectively isolated from the magnetic materials.

Abstract: A torque converter for transferring rotational motion between a first axis and a second axis is provided. The torque converter has a first body rotatable about the first axis; a plurality of first magnets mounted to the first body, each of the first magnets having an inner end portion, the inner end portion being located closer to the first axis than to a peripheral portion of the first body; a plurality of first backing plates, each disposed adjacent to the inner end portion of each of the first magnets; a second body rotatable about the second axis; and a plurality of second magnets mounted to the second body. The second magnets magnetically interact with the first magnets to transfer the rotational motion between the first and second axes.

Abstract: A system for transferring torque includes a first rotary plate coupled to a first rotational shaft extending along a first axial direction from a first plane of rotation of the first rotary plate, and a second rotary plate coupled to a second rotational shaft disposed along a second axial direction from a second plane of rotation of the second rotary plate, the second rotary plate spaced apart from the first rotary plate, wherein the first rotary plate is magnetically coupled to the second rotary plate by a plurality of magnet holding members, such that the torque applied to the first rotational shaft is transferred to the second rotational shaft.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for separating non-magnetic mineral values from a source containing magnetic material and non magnetic material. The apparatus includes first and second conveyers in overlying relation which counter-rotate relative to one another. One of the conveyers includes a magnetic assembly which cooperates with paddles on the upper conveyer to progressively isolate values from magnetic material. Multiple stages are provided for intermittent magnetic interactions such that the non-magnetic materials are effectively isolated from the magnetic materials.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A torque converter device comprises a flywheel rotatable about a first axis, the flywheel including a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including a second body portion, and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetically coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled to the rotational output of the torque converter system and a second portion magnetically coupled to the first portion, and a generator system coupled to the transfer system to produce and electrical output.

Abstract: A torque converter device comprises a flywheel rotatable about a first axis, the flywheel including a first body portion having a first radius from a circumferential surface and a first radius of curvature, a first plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each having first ends disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and each of the first ends of first plurality of magnets having a second radius of curvature similar to the first radius of curvature of the first body portion, a second plurality of magnets mounted in the first body portion, each of the second plurality of magnets being disposed from the circumferential surface of the first body portion, and a generator disk rotatable about a second axis angularly offset with respect to the first axis, the generator disk including a second body portion, and a third plurality of magnets within the second body portion for magnetically coupling to the first and second pluralities of magnets.