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SIMA: Advanced Modular System Engineering.
As its name suggests, SIMA is a modular system so that it can be assembled quickly one to one without requiring a strict order and giving the opportunity to grow longitudinally. Product designed and calculated to solve many problems that will have the time to build and build quickly and cheaply,
The proposed design will prevent and reduce injuries and destruction in road accidents in specific locations and settings. It will also help in improving public safety and security in road accidents. It may also lead to other product development if ICT and advanced materials are incorporated.
Stop the Leak II - The 'Improved' Junk Shot of Decreasing Diameters
As of 5/29/10, the 'Top Kill / Junk Shot' method of trying to stop the leak has not worked. They've tried golf balls, rope, and assorted other stuff--not very scientific.
My entry is a remote controlled laser sight that indicates the position of the forks on a forklift. (Source )
Loss of Valuable Resources
Accidents also have the capacity to destroy tangible assets valuable to your company. Damage to expensive industrial equipment such as forklifts may only be the tip of the iceberg; damage to the merchandise being transported,
This system works as a straw. When you put the finger at the straw’s upper end, the liquid does not drop because of the air pressure. Fig 1 presents the system at quiet state. We organize the set so it takes the lesser space on board. The entire set (missile, piston,
The main purpose of an intelligent stick for the visually challenged is to identify the obstacles in front of the visually impaired and also to locate the positions of different objects placed in his living room. Moreover,
HSOA puts human health care at the center of its preoccupation. Nowadays, people let their health worsen for many reasons: waste of time in emergency rooms, too few medical workers, fear or feeling ashamed to take medical tests. As a result, many people live with chronic diseases and decide to see a doctor when it’s too late. Every day,
Imagine having a ball with an input shaft and an output shaft that you can move to almost any position and still supply a constant power to the output shaft, even while moving.
It's easy to find a 90 degree gearbox. Such a gearbox can be mounted at any angle, but is stationary. Then there is the universal joint.
I am pleased to present to you Everlasting Memories, as invented by Tony Pettry. Conceptually speaking, this invention is a line of headstones and grave markers featuring interactive video screens which display photographs, home movies and audio commentary of the departed.
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