Abstract: A communications unit. At least one example includes a platform that has a tower assembly operably coupled thereto such that tower assembly is movable between a horizontally deployed position and a vertically deployed position relative to the platform. The tower assembly includes a plurality of telescoping tower segments that are movably supported relative to each other such that they may be selectively manually deployed between a retracted position and the horizontally deployed position. The unit may further include a locking assembly that is configured to selectively and individually lock each of the plurality of telescoping tower segments in the horizontally deployed position. A deployment assembly operably interfaces with the tower assembly and is configured to selectively move the tower assembly between the horizontally deployed position and the vertically deployed position.

Abstract: A communications unit. At least one example includes a platform that has a tower assembly operably coupled thereto such that tower assembly is movable between a horizontally deployed position and a vertically deployed position relative to the platform. The tower assembly includes a plurality of telescoping tower segments that are movably supported relative to each other such that they may be selectively manually deployed between a retracted position and the horizontally deployed position. The unit may further include a locking assembly that is configured to selectively and individually lock each of the plurality of telescoping tower segments in the horizontally deployed position. A deployment assembly operably interfaces with the tower assembly and is configured to selectively move the tower assembly between the horizontally deployed position and the vertically deployed position.

Abstract: A wind turbine is disclosed. Various embodiments of the wind turbine have a turbine rotator assembly that, when rotated by the wind, provides a rotational input motion to a power generation unit. The turbine rotator assembly may include a central rotator bearing and an outer ring. A plurality of flexible fins are mounted in tension between the outer ring and the central rotator bearing such that the fins are able to flex when contacted by wind at certain wind speeds. The fins may be mounted at an angle and at a twisted configuration to facilitate flexing of the turbine rotator assembly in a direction that is opposite to the direction in which the wind is blowing. Various embodiments employ electrical generator units and other embodiments employ hydraulic pump and motor arrangements that are coupled to an electrical generator.

Abstract: A wind turbine is disclosed. Various embodiments of the wind turbine have a turbine rotator assembly that, when rotated by the wind, provides a rotational input motion to a power generation unit. The turbine rotator assembly may include a central rotator bearing and an outer ring. A plurality of flexible fins are mounted in tension between the outer ring and the central rotator bearing such that the fins are able to flex when contacted by wind at certain wind speeds. The fins may be mounted at an angle and at a twisted configuration to facilitate flexing of the turbine rotator assembly in a direction that is opposite to the direction in which the wind is blowing. Various embodiments employ electrical generator units and other embodiments employ hydraulic pump and motor arrangements that are coupled to an electrical generator.

Abstract: Various cable entry port assemblies are disclosed. One embodiment includes a single boot assembly for supporting one power cable. Another embodiment includes two or more boot assemblies supported along a horizontal axis. Other embodiments include at least two boot assemblies supported along a vertically extending axis to form a column of boot assemblies. Another embodiment includes at least one column of boot assemblies and at least one row of boot assemblies. Methods for reducing an amount of interference traveling on a cable from one component located outside of a structure to another component located within the structure are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for housing electrically powered components to protect such components from damage and interference caused by lightning strikes and other externally generated magnetic fields. On embodiment includes a shielded enclosure mounted on an electrically groundable platform mounted on legs. An extendable and retractable mast is disclosed and may be supported on the platform and electrically grounded thereto. In another embodiment, the platform is portable and the shielded enclosures may be mounted to the electrically groundable platform by shock absorbers and be electrically grounded thereto. Adjustable outriggers may also be mounted to the platform.

Abstract: Apparatus for housing electrically powered components to protect such components from damage and interference caused by lightning strikes and other externally generated magnetic fields. Methods of manufacturing such enclosures are also disclosed. A cable entry port and door entry are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for housing electrically powered components to protect such components from damage and interference caused by lightning strikes and other externally generated magnetic fields. Methods of manufacturing such enclosures are also disclosed. A cable entry port and door entry are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a plurality of electrical components. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a shell formed from an electrically conductive material. An access door is provided in the shell for selectively gaining access to the electrical components. The shell is equipped with grounding apparatus for conducting electrical current created when a lightning strike communicates therewith to a ground. The shell is also equipped with a magnetic shield for substantially shielding the plurality of electrical components from electromagnetic fields created in the shell as a result of electrical current passing therethrough.

Abstract: In a well such as an oil well, a timer connects a power source to the motor which drives the well pump for timed energization and de-energization periods. The timer consists of an electronic programmable timer having a stored program data processor for processing digital information and with capabilities to variably enter time program data into the processor to selectively energize and de-energize the pump motor for any desired time intervals for each day and the time intervals for each day of the week may be programmed differently. When the pump motor is provided in the form of an electric motor, a power transducer is connected to the power source energizing the motor to continually monitor line voltage and current and provide a true power output signal representative of the phase angle between the line voltage and line current.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating, isolating and treating a section of a formation located downhole in a well bore by analyzing the formation for location of the section to be treated and isolating the section to be treated, and subjecting the isolated section with treating fluid with a single-type or straddle-type expandable packer assembly. The treating fluid is fed downhole to the packer assembly through a flexible conduit which is paid-off from a reel located above ground from a mobile unit. The radially expandable packer elements of the straddle packer assembly are independently expanded and contracted with the application of positive expanding and contracting forces applied thereto through remotely located controls above ground. The packer assembly may also include a formation sensing unit for sensing downhole fluid-bearing strata while the packer assembly is being lowered.

Abstract: A deep well pump jack having a walking beam pivotally mounted on a Samson post with sucker rods depending from one end of the walking beam and a counterbalancing weight carried by the other end of the walking beam, and a prime mover is provided to rock the walking beam up and down in operation through pumping cycles. During pumping cycles, the counterbalancing weight is moved or driven in movement relative to the walking beam such that the center of gravity of the counterbalancing weight follows a vertical pattern of movement throughout each pumping cycle wherein the center of gravity travels in a substantially straight line while traveling upward and in a line of curvature directed outwardly away from the Samson pivot while traveling downward to compensate for the varying loads placed on the prime mover during each pumping cycle.

Abstract: A computer controlled bulk storage fluid dispensing terminal for dispensing fluid, such as flammable fuels, to customer vehicles from a plurality of adjacent loading stations without the requirement of a full time attendant. A multiple digit input data entry terminal is positioned at each of the stations and is electrically connected to a central computer for coded customer identification data entry into the computer by hand manipulation by the driver of the multiple digit input. When the customer has been recognized by the computer as authorized, an indication is given that he may proceed to fill the vehicle. The computer regulates the allocation of quantity and type of fluid to be dispensed to the particular customer, monitoring the entire dispensing operation. The computer prints out fluid dispensing information on a teletype or any other type of line printer.