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Wireless sensors are sometimes located so remote that replacing batteries is not an option. Such applications often turn to energy harvesters. Energy Harvesting (EH) also known as energy scavenging for small electronic and low power electrical devices uses ambient energy to provide electrical power, eliminating dependency of battery power, thus they work autonomously for years. Therefore,
The aim of my invention is to 1. Replace the internal combustion engine with electric motor propulsion systems. 2. Replace the current electrical power production system we now have in place, including the national grid network, with individual systems. 3. Replace the current way we use batteries for power. With the following Invention:
Electric Motor / Generator system,
What ispired this design is the death rate in third world countries as well as UNICEF's statement: "The capacity of National Immunization Programmes is strengthened so that every individual can benefit from vaccines of assured quality delivered in the right amount at the right time through efficient logistics, proper vaccine management, and a well-functioning cold chain system.
EED Primed for 2012 and The Future
Goal: To develop and use an energy methodology for transportation, e.g. aircraft and automobiles. Usage that would be cost effective, practical and dependable, allowing the particular transport to function much like a hybrid car except without the need for any fossil fuel engine.
Adding current fiber optic technologies to freight train flatcars, such as those by CSX, enable mass transportation for combined consumer vehicle traveling and cargo. Six major economic advantages arise. First, convenient loading of passenger vehicles allow use of locomotives and their fuel efficiency. As an example, tourists of Washington D.C landmarks traveling 850.1 miles to Disney World in Orlando,
Magnetic conveyor system for moving objects in space.
1. Application
Our proposed magnetic conveyor system (MCS) is intended for moving/ transporting various items (goods, cargo) and for use as a kinematic pusher mechanism for flying objects in both Earth’s gravity and space’s zero-gravity conditions.
Currently available designs of conveyors with electric motors are widely used within various industries,
How wonderful would it be, if your favorite music starts playing when you come home from work. The lighting is turned on in the appropriate rooms without you uttering a single word. At the crack of dawn you get to hear your favorite Charlie Rose episode and news updates, automatically.
RoFo BevDisHeadgear contains, transports and dispenses a beverage from a spigot for rehydration. The RoFo BevDisHeadgear is a decanter that is useful in all seasons. It is a GREEN PRODUCT… as it is reusable, eco-friendly and does not harm the environment.
I am presenting the Model CR1 “Active Subwoofer Crossover” which I designed as Director of Home Electronics R&D at JL AUDIO headquartered in Miramar, Florida. We are widely known for our high-end home audio subwoofer products and a full range of car and marine audio products.
With plastic pollution becoming an increasingly growing threat, with the Great Pacific Garbage Patch or drinkable water pollution, the need to revise our consumer habits is needed. By using glass bottles instead of plastic bottles, the use of plastic would be greatly reduced. A standard agreed worldwide would ensure the profitability and ease of use of the process,
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