Abstract: A process of filling containers includes a passivating the filling equipment immediately prior to filling the containers with an oxidizing composition. Adjacent containers filled with different compositions are oriented relative to each other by marking the containers with a visible indicia representative of a pick up point of a dip tube within the container, rotating the containers relative to each other until the pick up point of each dip tube is positioned is a predetermined relationship to each other and thereafter adhering the containers are to each other in the predetermined relationship.

Abstract: The invention in some embodiments relates to systems and methods of loading fluid in a prosthetic knee. A vacuum fill technique is utilized in one embodiment to load magnetorheological fluid within small gaps in a chamber of a prosthetic knee. Advantageously, this allows for an efficient loading scheme thereby desirably allowing for faster manufacturing speed. Another advantage is that the magnetorheological fluid is substantially uniformly distributed within the small gaps thereby desirably providing consistent production.

Abstract: A purgeable manifold system for the movement of low vapor pressure chemicals that may be embodied in a variety of forms. In one embodiment, a container for storing the low vapor pressure chemical has a plurality of ports; a first manifold detachably connects a first port to a source of gas, vent, or vacuum by flow communication through a first diaphragm valve; a second manifold detachably connects a second port to a source of gas, vent, vacuum, or low vapor pressure chemical, or to a process tool by flow communication through a second and a third diaphragm valve, or alternatively detachably connects a third port to the same source by flow communication through a fourth and the third diaphragm valve; and a third manifold, detachably connects a fourth port to a source of gas, vent, or vacuum by flow communication through a fifth diaphragm valve.

Abstract: A methodology and apparatus comprises integral material reservoir cylinders which contain separate material bags in which reside a component required for a formulation, or alternate material reservoir containers, typically drums, with a component required for a formulation in each drum, or a combination of both, that provides a volume of material through a supply tube into a valve that directs the material to either: 1) a dispense tube and through a dispense valve, into a receiving container that sits upon a scale, or 2) into a dispense cylinder in which resides a piston that, through the use of a piston drive plate actuator and the piston drive plate actuators' piston drive plate, directs the material through a valve and through a dispenser tube and through a dispense valve and into a receiving container that sits upon a scale.

Abstract: A pump and stopper combination for vacuum or pressure sealing a container. The stopper has a pour opening and a one-way valve movable between an operative position to permit one-way flow of fluid into or out of the container when the pour opening is in the closed position, and an inoperative position when the pour opening is in the open position. A vacuum/pressure pump that connects to the stopper includes a drive adapted to convert rotational movement of a motor to reciprocating motion of a pump piston in a chamber, and one-way pump valves mounted in a selectable flow control member. The selectable flow control member is movable between pressure and vacuum positions to permit passage of fluid only into or out of the pump chamber. The pump also includes an indicator for indicating when a desired level of vacuum or pressure has been reached. The pump may be incorporated into a container lid.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite fluted sheeting material comprising at least two surfaces interspersed with a plurality of substantially parallel spaced webs forming a plurality of elongate semi closed cells (5), and a filler material set within said cells; the method including the steps of: (f) applying a blank fluted sheet to a receiving station (7); (g) preparing a filler material for delivery to a filling station; (h) moving said blank sheet and/or said filling station relative to each other such that said filling station moves in a linear direction transversely across the open ends of said elongate semi closed cells of said sheet; (i) dispensing said filler material to said cells; allowing said filler material to set.

Abstract: An air pump assembly is disposed within an inflatable article, and includes a movable member. When the movable member is moved relative to a base to an inflating position, an outflow outlet in the base is closed, and an inflow valve is activated to open an inflow outlet in the base so as to permit air to be sucked into the inflatable article through an inflow inlet and the inflow outlet in the base by an air pump. When the movable member is moved to a deflating position, the inflow inlet is closed, and an outflow valve is activated to open an outflow inlet in the base so as to permit air to be forced out of the inflatable article through the outflow inlet and the outflow outlet.

Abstract: An improved machine and method for automatically proportioning-out or measuring-out a predetermined quantities of a variety of selected products and feeding the predetermined quantities of product into the individual chambers of a multiple-chamber dispensing container. The multiple-chamber dispensing containers are fed by a conveyor that is driven by a stepper-motor, to the filling location. The filling cycle begins when an empty container is recognized by a sensing mechanism. The machine and method causes the measured products to be deposited simultaneously into all of the individual chamber of the multiple-chamber dispensing container. The cycle is completed at a predetermined time period after the container was recognized. When a cycle has been completed the conveyor is energized. The next cycle begins when the next container is recognized.

Abstract: A filler device or pipe comprising: a filler neck including a pouring inlet, a neck connection portion, and a connection pipe which includes a bellows part and which is connected to the neck connection portion. Fuel is injected through the pouring inlet and fed into the fuel tank through a filling passage of the filler device. The filler device further includes an inner tube including a tube body formed of a flexible elastomer material, which is inserted into the connection pipe. The tube body and the connection pipe having cooperating engaging members for holding the tube body within the connection pipe. The tube body covers an inner wall of the bellows part.

Abstract: A gas mask liquid delivery system including a gas mask having a liquid inlet port. A liquid control adapter having a body with a first end with an outlet opening formed therein, a second end with an inlet opening formed therein, and an interior chamber formed within the body. An inlet chamber extends from the inlet opening to the interior chamber and an outlet chamber extends from the outlet opening to the interior chamber. The inlet and outlet openings, inlet, interior, and outlet chambers, define a flow path when placed in open communication with each other to permit liquid to flow through the flow path. A stopper controls the flow of the liquid through the flow path. The outlet opening connects the adapter to the liquid inlet port. A flow tube connects a liquid source to a connector, wherein the inlet opening of the adapter is connected to the connector.

Abstract: A mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles includes a series of clamping members shaped and adapted for selectively linking adjacent bottles together, the series of clamping members being formed with different diameters. Each clamping member includes first and second semi-circular clamping elements. The first clamping element includes a first end and a second end and the second clamping element similarly includes a first end and a second end. The second ends of the first and second clamping elements are coupled creating a hinge allowing the first and second clamping elements to pivot relative to one another. The first ends of the first and second clamping elements are respectively provided with coupling members.

Abstract: A portably log splitter is provided. The log splitter comprises a base having a pair of one-piece side members, and a support member to which the one-piece side members are attached. The support member and the one-piece side members form a seat that is adapted to receive a log. The log splitter also includes a splitting wedge that is attached to the support member and a contact member that is configured to translate in a reciprocal manner adjacent to the support member in order to move the log. The log splitter also includes a control assembly operated by a switch to actuate the contact member in the reciprocal manner.

Abstract: An adjusting device for the angle blocking plate of a planing machine includes a material conveying table having one side provided with a hand wheel. A worm has its outer end connected with the hand wheel and its inner end meshed with the worm gear of a transmission rod that is vertically and axially fitted with a fundamental base. The transmission rod has its upper gear portion extending out of the topside of the fundamental base and meshed with a lengthwise rack secured at the underside of an upper holding frame to be driven to move together. By so designing, the hand wheel can be turned around to quickly and precisely adjust the angle blocking plate to move forward and backward.

Abstract: An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a see-through panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The see-through panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle with an access opening at the top. An exterior cover panel of opaque material is removably positioned in covering relation to the see-through panel and at least partially separably attached to the bag structure, allowing the cover panel to be displaced from covering relation to enable facilitated viewing of personal affects through the see-through panel for easy selection and removal.

Abstract: A dual purpose automotive tire apparatus for alternatively supporting a vehicle's tire and/or rim in the event of a flat tire or providing enhanced traction for a vehicle on a slippery road surface. The apparatus includes a pair of elongated flexible retaining members defining extended end portions, a plurality of evenly spaced support members carried by and extending laterally between the retaining members and each defining a first surface providing a tread and second surface providing a traction element. Attachment members are provided for joining the extended end portions of the retaining members together about the vehicle tire and/or rim such that the first surfaces collectively project outwardly therefrom for supporting said tire and/or rim in the event of a flat tire or such that the second surfaces collectively project outwardly therefrom for providing traction on a slippery surface.

Abstract: A tire/wheel assembly, wherein bent parts (4f) bent outward are formed at the leg end parts of an annular shell (4), an inclination angle (?1) of a line segment L1 extending from the axially outer end (P3) of the bent part (4f) through the apex (P1) of a hump (1f) on a rim relative to a direction perpendicular to a tire axis is set to within ±5° in a cross section orthogonal to the circumferential direction of the annular shell (4), the area (4s) of the annular shell equal to the height (B) of at least 35% of the height (A) from the radially inner end of the annular shell is formed linearly, the inclination angle (?2) of an extension line (L2) along the inner surface of the linear area (4s) relative to the direction perpendicular to the tire axis is 15 to 30° in axial inner side, and the extension line (L2) passes between the apex (P1) of the hump (1h) and the toe tip (P2) of a tire bead part.

Abstract: A dispenser and method for applying self-adhesive tapes to surfaces of construction lumber, such that pieces of lumber can be accurately located to each other. The dispenser includes a frame comprising spaced-apart member and a roll of adhesive tape rotatably mounted between the spaced-apart members so that the tape is dispensed from the roll and travels toward a rearward end of the frame. Guides are pivotably attached to the spaced-apart members of the frame, with each guide attached so that a portion thereof is pivotable to a position below the lower edge of its respective spaced-apart member. A resilient member is disposed between the lower edges of the spaced-apart members and applieds a downward pressure on the tape as it travels beneath the frame. The tape has symbols and numerical information along a length thereof for locating the pieces of lumber relative to each other.

Abstract: A Roman-type blind drapery structure includes a Roman-type drapery made up of a blind body wherein the blind body has an upper tubular section transversely disposed at the top edge thereon for an upper beam made of a major/minor telescopic rod to be led there-through, and both ends of the pull cord are led vertically downwards from the bottom edge of the upper tubular section to pass sequentially through a plurality of cord-passage hoops that are equidistantly seamed from top to bottom in axial position relative to the pull cord at the rear side of the blind body thereon. A lower tubular section is disposed at the lower section of the blind body for a rod-like counterweight to be located therein, and both ends of the pull cord are correspondingly drawn inwards and gathered up by a retaining piece to form a pulling section suspending downwards at the ends thereof.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket for use in attaching curtain rods in conjunction with an upper beam of a standard blind bracket mounting device of a blind assembly. The mounting bracket is slidably mounted on the upper beam of the blind assembly and prevents the blind assembly from falling out of the blind bracket mounting device. The mounting brackets include first and second bracket housings having joint first and second seam sections for forming first and second holding wall clip members, respectively. The first holding wall member includes a pair of spaced-apart outer first and inner second holding prong members being integrally connected to an exterior first wall surface. The third holding wall member includes a pair of spaced-apart outer third and inner fourth holding prong members being integrally connected to an exterior third wall surface.

Abstract: A pull cord operation mechanism for blinds includes a fixing mount having a pair of slide grooves and a pivoting groove concaved at the upper edge of left/right sidewalls and a central reinforcing plate thereon respectively for retaining left/right roller ends and a linking shaft of a control member thereby, and a base board with a rectangular through hole precisely defined by the adjacent reinforcing support plate and one sidewall thereof. The fixing mount also has a pair of C-shaped engaging slots with lower openings disposed at the reinforcing support plate and one sidewall thereof to be registered with a pivoting rod of a retaining member thereby. The control member has a pair of cord passages symmetrically disposed at one side of the left/right roller ends thereon, and a pair of limiting stop rings of larger diameters protruding at one corresponding side of the two cord passages thereof.

Abstract: A combination of a screen door latching apparatus, commonly having a small indoor push handle and a substantially thin guard plate that becomes retained between the handle housing and a frame of the screen door. The guard plate is elongated and protects the screening material from accidental hand abuse. The combination also enhances security by means of the guard plate by shielding the door latch locking trigger from outside view and access. The prominent guard plate helps occupants to quickly identify the door latch location, assisting a hurried egress. The guard plate helps to guide ones fingers toward the small locking trigger of the door latch which is particularly important during panic situations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an effectively invisible gemstone setting by casting a wax model of the setting and inserting a flange or post between the stones and into the floor of the setting, or into a depression or aperture on the floor of the setting, in order to secure the stones placed in the wax model of the setting. The flange is shaped so that the majority of its body is hidden beneath the gemstones and so that a narrowed portion of the flange engages the sides or girdles of the gemstones. The upper portion of the flange has sloped sides and may reflect light to and from the crown of the gemstones mounted in the setting.

Abstract: A chill tube (1) having a double T-shaped inner and outer cross section in beam blank format is encased in a water-guiding jacket (12) adapted to its outer contour while forming a water gap (14). The wall thickness (D) of chill tube (1) in the rounded transition regions (2) from middle crosspieces (4), which face each other head to head and are drawn in towards longitudinal axis (3), to the neighboring crosswise positioned flanges (5) is dimensioned at least partially smaller than in the remaining wall sections (6, 7). The reduction in wall thickness is implemented by longitudinal hollow recesses (8). These recesses (8) extend only in the height range of the bath level. Into the cross sectional regions which are formed by the outer contour of chill tube (1) as well as the inner contour of water-guiding jacket (12), filler pieces (17) are incorporated, adapted to this cross section.

Abstract: A heat exchange panel for use in an active heat exchange system. The heat exchange panel includes first and second layers having seals between the layers at a common border, at fences, and at dots of a dot matrix. The dot matrix is organized into first parallel lines and second parallel lines where the first and second parallel line cross at a 90° angle. The seals at the border and the fences are rippled with smooth ripples.

Abstract: A device for removing heat from an electronic component, comprising a heat sink that can be coupled to the electronic component and conduct heat therefrom. A finned appurtenance coupled to the heat sink can transfer the heat into a fluid medium. The fins are oriented at an angle with respect to several flow streams of the fluid medium across the fins. Each flow stream follows a unique direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle. Said heat exchanger especially comprises a heat exchanging module provided with a plurality of pipes and corrugated ribs which are interconnected in the form of a network structure, and two lateral parts (1) which border the heat exchanging module on opposite sides. At least one break-off point (8) is provided on a lateral part (1).

Abstract: A stacked array of low profile heat pipes each with a plurality of micro tubes extended therethrough. The stacked low profile heat pipes are placed into thermal connection with heat producing components. A heat transfer fluid is contained in the micro tubes of the low profile heat pipes and removes the heat from the heat producing components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of automotive heat exchangers, and, in particular, to ribbed heat exchanger tanks. This invention uses ribs that are oriented perpendicular to the local wall bending axes, and, therefore, not necessarily perpendicular to or parallel with the plane of the header to improve resistance to thereby reduce wall deflection and reduce stress concentration in or near the ribs.

Abstract: A connector system is provided for connecting parts of an apparatus. A first part having one or more bayonet connectors and one or more retention pin receptacles cooperatively mates to a second part having one or more mating bayonet connectors. The second part further provides one or more retention pin bores. The first and second parts assemble to form a bayonet connection such that at least one pin retention bore aligns with at least one retention pin receptacle. At least one retention pin assembly disposed through the at least one pin retention bore selectively engages the retention pin receptacle to secure the connection of the first part to the second part of the apparatus.

Abstract: A system for injecting a treatment fluid into a well, the system includes: a surface controlled subsurface safety valve; a valve control conduit which extends from the surface controlled subsurface safety valve to a wellhead of the well, wherein the surface controlled subsurface safety valve is controlled by varying the fluid pressure in the valve control conduit; a fluid injection opening in the valve control conduit effective for discharging treatment fluid into the well; a treatment fluid injection conduit arranged which is connected to the valve control conduit; at least one treatment fluid injection opening; and a one way check valve which prevents fluid flow from each treatment fluid injection opening via the treatment fluid injection conduit into the valve control conduit, wherein the treatment fluid injection conduit is arranged into a section of the well which is located below the surface controlled subsurface safety valve such that at least one treatment fluid injection opening is located below the

Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member includes a support member comprising a fluid passage, an expansion device for radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member movably coupled to the support member for longitudinal displacement relative to the support member, a plurality of pressure chambers defined by and positioned between the support member and the expansion device fluidicly coupled to the first fluid passage, and one or more releasable supports coupled to the support member adapted to support the tubular member positioned below the expansion device.

Abstract: A downhole apparatus permitting separation of one part of downhole equipment from another part thereof includes a first part connected to a second part by a connecting member which limits axial and rotational movement of the first and second parts and has first and second ends connected respectively to the first and second parts. The connecting member includes a cross bar extending between the first and second ends having an aperture therein that results in a region of weakness, a portion of the cross bar spaced from the aperture minimizing stress at the region of weakness when torque is transmitted in use between the first and second parts via the connecting member.

Abstract: A downlink system that includes at least one mud pump for pumping drilling fluid from a drilling fluid storage tank to a drilling system, a standpipe in fluid communication with the mud pump and in fluid communication with the drilling system, and a return line in fluid communication with the drilling system for returning the drilling fluid to the drilling fluid storage tank is provided. A drilling fluid modulator may be in fluid communication with at least one of the group consisting of the standpipe and the return line.

Abstract: The addition of one or more stimulants to a petroleum well in order to enhance the production of the well. If the well is suffering from asphaltene or paraffin build up, the well may be heated either chemically or with steam prior to introduction of the stimulant. Additionally, a solvent may be added to dissolve the asphaltenes and paraffins. The stimulants are allowed to soak into the formation and then the well is returned to production. The stimulants increase the ability of oil to flow through the formation and decrease the ability of water to flow through the formation by coating the water wet portions of the formation with oil soluble chemicals. The stimulants also decrease the viscosity of the oil in formation.

Abstract: Subterranean fluids, and more particularly, subterranean fluids comprising a hydraulic cement in an invert emulsion, and methods of using such fluids in subterranean operations, are provided. An example of these methods is a method of cementing a well bore. Another example of these methods is a method of reducing the cost to cement a well bore in a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A formation testing tool and method for providing pressure controlled sampling is provided. A flow line delivers formation fluid to a sample chamber in the testing tool. A first valve controls the flow of formation fluid from the flow line to the sample chamber. A piston is slidably disposed in the sample chamber to define a sample cavity and a actuation cavity having variable volumes determined by movement of the piston. An actuator is also provided to move the piston in a first direction to increase the volume of the sample cavity and a second direction to decrease the volume of the sample cavity whereby formation fluid may be drawn into the sample cavity and pressurized therein using the actuator and the first valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and system for the remediation and enhancement of secondary recovery gas from a natural gas well and geologic formation. The present invention employs the use of protic and aprotic solvents which are injected in sequence into the well and geologic formation. The protic and aprotic solvents are injected into the well bore and progress through the geologic fissures and pores of the geologic formation. After reacting with the downhole and geologic formation deposits, the solvent solute, containing the remaining solvent, dissolved solids and debris, and any remaining components are extracted from the well and formation resulting in improved gas well flow rate through the formation and well bore.

Abstract: A method is provided for in-situ production of oil shale and gas (methane) hydrates wherein a network of fractures is formed by injecting liquified gases into at least one substantially horizontally disposed fracturing borehole. Heat is thereafter applied to liquify the kerogen or to dissociate the gas (methane) hydrates so that oil shale oil and/or gases can be recovered from the fractured formations.

Abstract: Water that is produced during offshore hydrocarbon processing, such as hot produced water accompanying hydrocarbons taken from subsea reservoirs, or cold water resulting from heating LNG (liquified natural gas) to convert it to gas, is changed in temperature to be closer to that of the surrounding sea using apparatus of minimal cost. The apparatus includes a mixer tube (52) that lies totally submerged in the sea and a nozzle (54) that receives the produced water and that has a nozzle end (76) lying in a middle portion of the mixer tube. A location of the mixer tube middle portion at the nozzle end has an inside diameter (A) much larger than the nozzle end outside diameter (B) to induce the through flow of sea water from the surrounding sea through the mixer tube. The produced water is pumped to a high enough pressure to create turbulence in the mixer tube immediately downstream of the nozzle end to better mix the produced and sea waters.

Abstract: A valve with the following components: a pipe; an inner sub connected to the pipe; an outer sub connected to the pipe, wherein the inner and outer subs are concentric and define a sub annulus; a conduit between the sub annulus and an inside diameter of the inner sub; a sleeve slideably positioned within the pipe such that in at least one position the sleeve closes the conduit, wherein the sleeve comprises a section of relatively larger outside diameter and a section of relatively smaller outside diameter which define a pressure area on the sleeve between the diameters; and a lock of the sleeve in a position which closes the conduit.

Abstract: A packer includes one dual, or double acting, slip and a single acting slip positioned on a mandrel on opposite sides of a packing element and a setting cylinder. The single acting slip is designed to resist forces acting on the mandrel in one direction. Setting forces generated by the setting cylinder are coupled to the mandrel through a releasing sleeve. When the releasing sleeve is decoupled from the mandrel, the slip setting forces on both slips and the packing element are released and the packer can be retrieved from a well. In a preferred form, the releasing sleeve may be decoupled from the mandrel by multiple means.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in response to the determination by a sensor system and controller that the vehicle has been subjected to a significant impact. The sensor system and controller determine not only the magnitude of an impact upon the vehicle, but also track subsequent motion of the vehicle, as well as the time which has elapsed since an impact, so as to decide if and when the fire suppressant agent should be dispersed. Alternatively, the fire suppressant agent may be dispersed following activation of a manual switch.

Abstract: An improved minesweeper having a two-sided frame adapted to be coupled to and pushed by a tractor and a rake pivoted from each side of the frame by respective pairs of coupling bars of different lengths so that as the rake moves away from the frame to bury itself in the soil, the coupling bars rotate it to a less aggressive digging angle that prevents the rake from stalling the tractor, wherein the improvement comprises apparatus connected to the frame for catching and sifting mines, soil, rocks and other objects buried in the soil passing over the rake without small amounts of vegetation and variances in soil conditions clogging the catching and sifting means.

Abstract: A hole cutter includes a frame and first and second blade halves moveably mounted with respect to the frame. The blade halves are first driven into the ground and then are lifted upwardly out of the new hole with as ground plug therebetween. A lift flange engages both the blade halves during this upward movement. Then the blades and the ground plug are inserted into an old hole and the blades are removed simultaneously to leave the ground plug in the old hole. The frame is longitudinally extensible to create this removal of blade halves from the old hole.

Abstract: A turf maintenance device for the aeration and vertical cutting of soil, including a conventional aerator, a vertical cutting device mounted to the aerator, operatively connected to a power source such that the aerator and vertical cutting device may be operated independently and/or simultaneously.

Abstract: A construction equipment attachment for driving an object, such as a timber piles, steel piles, pipe piles, steel sheet piles, h-beam and the like, is provided. In one embodiment, the attachment includes a hammer slidably coupled to a lead, a lead mounting assembly and a hydraulic actuator coupled to the lead and the lead mounting assembly. The hydraulic actuator is adapted to control the orientation of the lead relative to the lead mounting assembly. In another embodiment, the attachment may be for a self-propelled heavy construction machine. In another embodiment, a self-propelled heavy construction machine having a lead positionable along three axes is provided.

Abstract: A wholly air-controlled impact mechanism invented for creating a more compact and powerful pneumatic wrench comprises a flying hammer, a pressure impulse generator and a pressure container containing the hammer and the generator. The main part of the flying hammer is a flywheel with 2 cavities and a number of air passages. A pilot valve and an impact pin are fitted in the cavities. The impact pin rests in its cavity during energy-accumulation phase and stretches out rapidly from the flywheel to finish an impact during impact phase. The generator transmits pressure impulse periodically, affecting the differential pressure acting on the pilot valve. The higher the differential pressure, the greater the impact torque developed. The unique design of the air passages of present invention results in a very reliable, powerful and durable energy-accumulating pneumatic wrench. Its production cost is much lower due to simplicity of its configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rock drilling arrangement and a method and program for controlling rock drilling on the basis of specific energy consumption. The specific energy of drilling is the quantity of energy used per a unit of length of the drilled hole. Not only the used impact energy, but also the energy used by at least one other sub-process is taken into account when determining the specific energy. Rotation energy is typically included, but feeding energy and flushing energy can also be considered. Drilling variables are adjusted so that the specific energy is of a predetermined size.

Abstract: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a drill bit assembly has a body portion intermediate a shank portion and a working portion. The working portion has at least one cutting element and the body portion has at least a portion of a jackleg apparatus. The jackleg apparatus has at least a portion of a shaft disposed within a chamber; the shaft has a distal end. The jackleg apparatus has a hydraulic compartment adapted to displace the distal end of the shaft relative to the working portion. The chamber also has an opening proximate the working portion of the assembly. The hydraulic compartment may be part of a hydraulic circuit which has a pump. The pump may have a first section with is rotationally fixed to the body portion and a second section rotationally isolated from the body portion.