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Device for preventing injury or death by electric shock
This design is for preventing the chances of getting electric shock to an electrician or operator performing troubleshooting or maintenance work in a office or industry. The device is basically based on principle of communication over power line.
Portable bidet is a small nozzle that attaches to a plastic bottle and transforms it to a fully functional, personal bidet. The nozzle provides a convenient and time-saving alternative to the exclusive use of toilet paper, cumbersome and expensive bidets,
Robotic vision has been forecast for decades, but in reality machine vision does not yet work very well. I suggest using a new approach to image analysis, similar to what evolution has done for mammals. If machines and robots could see the way mammals do,
The ElectraCopter is a single-seat ultralight electric helicopter. At 150 lbs empty with batteries, it will fit into the 254 lb limit USA ultralight category for unlicensed aircraft. It can be potentially used in other categories and in other countries, depending on regulations and design criteria.
Balloon materials used, like nylon or dacron, withstand great amounts of heat, and a material of this nature that is clear and magnifies heat, could allow UAV water purification and distillation within the balloon envelope, much like a solar still.
HYDROXY (HHO) WaterFuelCell EVALUATION TEST SETUP
Using water as a clean economical fuel source has been the dream of mankind for centuries and it now appears this dream has become reality.
In the hot climates, people are using shades inserted on the interior of a car to reduce the heat buildup inside the cab. They work moderately. I believe the shade needs to be on the outside of the car.
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This entry provides a suspended track cargo train system, more specifically, an H.O. scale suspended R/C cargo train system. In its preferred embodiment, the system includes a plurality of straight and curved track sections; floor stands to suspend the track sections, a train,
Silicon, being one of the most abundant elements in the universe, is also the best future energy material. Silicon metal, i.e., burns in Oxygen and Nitrogen generating big heat, decomposes water generating Hydrogen, can dehydrate Methanol to generate DME, a powerful gas that can replace LNG.
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The 4 stroke Otto engine
Internal combustion gasoline (Otto) engine is an basic prime mover for the passenger automobiles and many other applications. The problem with this engine is its inherently low thermal efficiency in order of 24 - 26%.
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