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Research Abstract:
Continuous monitoring of the central blood pressure waveform from deeply embedded vessels such as the carotid artery and jugular vein has clinical value for the prediction of all-cause cardiovascular mortality. However, existing non-invasive approaches, including photoplethysmography and tonometry, only enable access to the superficial peripheral vasculature.
The need for a friendly chemical solution for in-can preservatives.
Water based paints, polymers, resins, inks, adhesives and cosmetics will spoil if left untreated.
The addition of anti-microbial formulae, acting as "in-can preservatives" will stop product spoilage prior to use.
Currently used antimicrobials are being recognised as either; dermal or breathing irritants, cytotoxic,
The Exponential Engine is a modification to current piston and valve engine designs which will generate 4x the power for the same displacement current as Otto cycle engine design.The concept replaces crankshafts with our patent pending cam-crank permitting 2 power strokes per drive shaft revolution thus generating 4x the power for the same displacement.
Plastic waste pollution is an increasingly prevalent environmental issue around the world. Many companies produce plastic waste through their manufacturing processes, and remote or resource-limited environments - isolated island populations, natural disaster locations, theaters of war, and more - continuously bring in plastic products that end up as waste..
Water is the most important resource, it connects every aspect of our lives. But due to increased population, deforestation, industrialization the water sources are being contaminated, depleting. Today, 1 in 9 people lack access to safe water.
Our proposed solution is a sustainable system which powers itself,
Get-A-Load-On ©2019
Concept by Balint Szent-Miklosy |
Illustrations by Nicholas Fischer | email@nicholasfischer
Concept: Pickup trucks will be more aptly named once they actually pick up their load.
This product is designed to ease the physical burdens of loading heavier cargo into the bed of an otherwise standard pickup truck.
Acoustic Transducer Diaphragm - Boxless, Omnidirectional, Full-Range
US patent 7,860,265 Planot® acoustic transducer diaphragm. The most common electromechanical device in the world is the speaker. I have reinvented and vastly improved it. The first Planotary design under development; compact and VastFidelity™.
The Planot diaphragm pivots along its long axis; unlike previous Planots its bearings,
We believe to make cars lighter, the automotive industry needs to replace aluminum with iron. The conventional wisdom says that is crazy.
Why would you replace a low density material with a higher density material? We just spent years and money converting parts from iron to aluminum. We are still working to do that.
The metal additive manufacturing industry is advancing rapidly as a manufacturing process. It is over a $1B market and forecast to be nearly $10B within 8 years. There are massive benefits such as avoiding tooling costs, quicker turn around, and permitting designs of more complicated shapes. The market would likely be even greater except there are several major issues.
SO THAT’S THE CHALLENGE."
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OPPORTUNITIES
-The integration represents a shield to protect human lungs from deadly industrial emissions.
-Opportunities by developing green technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, using algae.
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