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2018
City without chimneys
A. Problem:
Communal systems for removal and reprocessing of wastes of two types - liquid (municipal sewage lines) and solid (collection and removal of wastes) - are operated in populated localities. Gas emissions are produced by each economic entity individually.
We have occurrences of weather in various parts of the country where flooding occurs. The Midwest has basements that can flood. The South and East have whole communities that flood from storms and hurricanes. Conditions are unsafe for the occupants and any rescue workers. Electrocution is possible for anyone touching or walking in water flooding a basement or building.
The concept ESP (Energy Saving Pod) Aesthetically and Technically designed as:
1. Two seater Lightweight Mobility work in either Drive battery (Mode B) or other fuel sources
Mode (O) for ((Petrol, Diesel, Ethanol) with high efficiency designed low rpm and high output Alternator.
2.. Compact, Aerodynamic and Omni-directional wheels for easy Maneuverability.
Ultralight Bike - world record, 2,767 grams.
An innovative bicycle, perfectly functional at 1/1 size, equipped with a mechanical gearbox (patented), with electronic control and speed change.
In my construction where the technology of the gearbox 48-64 speed - Patent RO/a 2015 00558 - is implemented inside an ultralight composite/wooden bike,
Based on the Invention Patent No. 00121196, CLASA B63H9/04 from 06.12.2006 and Patent application(pending) A/00878/2017 from 26/10/2017
The technical solution is based on a flight apparatus with flexible outer shell, powered by the pressure effect described as the Coandă-Effect, apparatus built as an experimental model for functional tests.
Emergency transmission System in a Vehicle - ETSV
Though the technology has accelerated to a level where the autonomous vehicles are at the verge of coming into reality, we still face various issues pertaining to human safety and wellness. The present disclosure would address some of the safety issues faced by minors and adults traveling long distances and alone.
BlinkEye is an alternative communication device by controlling a PC with just a blink of an eye and concerns people with reduced communication capacity. It can be applied to everyone that can make an intentional eye blinking even to people with complete paralysis of all controlled muscles, except those controlling eye movements like people with locked-in syndrome.
Abstract - A system for generating mechanical and or electric power using low grade thermal or electro-magnetic energy reservoirs, such as air, water and incident light to fuel the power generation cycle. The system performs in a manner similar to a refrigeration cycle.
CONTEXT
Electromechanical actuators are small and light devices that play important roles in aircraft control systems converting electrical energy into mechanical movement and can achieve high dynamic forces. Some applications correspond to landing gears, wheel brakes, spoilers, doors, and flaps. They are indispensable in aircraft operations are compact and light weight.
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