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Astrapi |
Page Views: 222 |
Consumer |
| Ganesh Yelisetty, Upland, CA US |
Votes: 7 |
10/23/2008 |
USA is a melting pot of various cultures. Several languages other than English is spoken / written all over in big cities. This situation is not just in USA, it exists in most developed nations.
Regardless of how people think of ‘fast food’ is here to stay.
Millions of people have ‘fast food’ everyday. Going through the drive-thru is as normal as breathing.
Anybody who has used the drive-thru knows how hard it can get sometimes to
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EnergyMate |
Page Views: 292 |
Consumer |
| Stuart Sharples, Birmingham, GB |
Votes: 8 |
10/17/2008 |
By reducing energy use in the home, money can be saved on ever-increasing electricity bills, and the effects of global warming can be reduced. In order for a consumer to reduce the amount of energy they use, they must first know what they are currently using. Energy monitoring devices attempt to empower the user with the knowledge that can help them reduce their energy costs, and its environmental impact. EnergyMate is the next generation of
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LOW COST ECO-FRIENDLY AIR CONDITIONER |
Page Views: 312 |
Machinery/Equipment |
| Vasant J. Bhide, PUNE, IN |
Votes: 7 |
10/17/2008 |
LOW COST ECO-FRIENDLY AIR CONDITIONER
In this novel design, the heat from one air stream is transferred, to another air stream, by a simple mechanism, so that both the warm & cool air sources are available simultaneously and separately without the use of ant refrigerant or heaters. Thus a single device alone can serve for both the purposes, either heating or cooling of the room as needed. It will be seen that the product
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Pulse Capturing Mechanism(PCM) |
Page Views: 228 |
Sustainable Technology |
| Amith Masade, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra., NA IN |
Votes: 5 |
10/17/2008 |
Imagine a train running through a tunnel illuminates the tunnel... this can happen. Be it boxing punch, exerciser stroke, passing men/vehicles over a sinkable bump or railway-car over a track, or any vibrating machines, there is always a force pulse available with corresponding displacement. PCM is a simple mechanism designed to harness the energy of this pulsating force... even in case of infrequency pulses (conditions apply). PCM is quite safe to install, operate and maintain.
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SNACK ALARM For Refrigerator and Pantry |
Page Views: 141 |
Sustainable Technology |
| William Lohmeier, Tucson, AZ US |
Votes: 6 |
10/15/2008 |
SNACK ALARM Assists families in sustainable food supply management, combatting obesity, dealing with compulsive eating disorders, and helps lower energy use by keeping refrigerated appliance doors closed.
Mounts on refrigerator, freezer, and pantry doors.
LONG TERM GLOBAL AND LOCAL BENEFITS OF THIS DEVICE:
RELIEVES FOOD SUPPLY demands upon the world’s food production by decreasing unnecessary overeating... .
HELPS CONTROL EATING DISORDERS, giving parents or spouses added abilities to combat compulsive emotional eating by family members... .
HEALTH CARE COST
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The electric solar wind sail |
Page Views: 152 |
Machinery/Equipment |
| Pekka Janhunen, Helsinki, NA FI |
Votes: 8 |
10/14/2008 |
The electric solar wind sail, or electric sail for short, is a new,
revolutionary method for moving in deep space. The electric sail
promises to solve a long-standing problem how to move about in the
solar system without consuming much rocket fuel. The electric sail was
invented in Finland in 2006 as a byproduct of basic research of space
plasma physics, and is now being pursued by an international team
consisting of different groups mainly in Europe.
The electric sail consists of
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Produce your own energy |
Page Views: 293 |
Consumer |
| Vasant J. Bhide, PUNE, IN |
Votes: 9 |
10/12/2008 |
THE ENERGY RECOVERED IS THE ENERGY PRODUCED
Many times it is said that the money saved is the money gained. Similarly, now it can be said that the Energy recovered is the Energy produced. When there is an energy crisis and the scientists and engineers are striving for alternative and renewable energy resources, this device will definitely give its user a confidence that he / she is contributing to the cause and in a little
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Solar-assisted Light-weight Individual Pedal Powered Electric-assist Recumbent |
Page Views: 339 |
Transportation |
| Neil Somos, Brecksville, OH US |
Votes: 3 |
09/22/2008 |
Hybrid electric vehicles are often expensive and still use fossil fuels. Eventually there will be no choice but to turn away from fossil fuels in any case. Pure electric vehicles may leave you stranded if you try to go beyond their range. Increasing the battery capacity, also increases the weight, and power requirements. Most trips are still with one person per vehicle and in general we exercise too little and infrequently if at all. Grid
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Grail Pneumatic Two-Stroke Engine |
Page Views: 15,544 |
Transportation |
| Matthew Riley, Wichita, KS US |
Votes: 6 |
09/10/2008 |
White Paper Grail Pneumatic Two-Stroke Engine
This is a proposed clean emissions pneumatic two-stroke engine that does not have normal Two-Stroke cross contamination of oil and fuel (oil and fuel are not mixed).
Intake occurs when piston moves up by creating a vacuum under Piston Check Valve (6) (closed) and Piston (8) within the Engine Crankcase (16), (One-way) Intake Reed Valve & Throttle Plate (9) (IRVTP 9 opens) allow outside ambient air to enter Engine Crankcase (16). Simultaneously
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The Archurian Sentinel |
Page Views: 237 |
Sustainable Technology |
| Archer Quinn, Ferntree Gully, NA AU |
Votes: 9 |
09/05/2008 |
A dual power source sectional wind turbine tower.
A multi sectional dual power producing wind turbine tower, that has a singular shaft section that is engaged by ratchet mechanism from the turbine sections to drive the generator, where one or more turbines can be turning dependant upon the height of the airflow stream, thus ensuring the slighter breeze power production is not lost as would be the case with a large single tower having to turn
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Light sensing automatic switch |
Page Views: 313 |
Consumer |
| Gaurav Agarwal, Chennai, NA IN |
Votes: 8 |
08/06/2008 |
Aim of this design is to reduce the waste of electricity caused by human unawareness.Switched on light sources in day time is one such example.
Design uses a light sensor that drives a relay switch. Relay will act as a switch between light source and power.When light sensor will sense light it will drive relay to off state otherwise it will be on.Most Important point in this design is location of sensor.
We have to place sensor
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Energy restoring electrodynamic breaking system. |
Page Views: 420 |
Transportation |
| Gaurav Agarwal, Agra, NA IN |
Votes: 7 |
08/06/2008 |
Goal of design is to restore excess kinetic energy of vehicle that is needed when we have to slow it down.
Most often in typical breaking system we dissipate this excess kinetic energy as heat.In my design I will use electrodynamic breaking system which is converting kinetic energy to electric energy. Concept is fairly simple. We need a mechanical mechanism that will be attached to rotating wheels via dynamo that generate electrical power that can be
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PaulVAWT |
Page Views: 482 |
Sustainable Technology |
| Paul Lieb, Norton, OH US |
Votes: 9 |
07/25/2008 |
I invented a VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) design that needs a lot of work but it appears to be a good basic concept for mechanically controlling moving blades. The thing that appeals to me about VAWTs is that they only need a support structure 1/2 as tall and overall they are 2/5 as tall to be expose to an equal amount of effective wind area. I believe they can be cost effective because they
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Sustainable Power Converter |
Page Views: 313 |
Sustainable Technology |
| Z. Altug, Los Angeles, CA US |
Votes: 7 |
07/20/2008 |
PROBLEM:
Global warming is on the rise. Home electric bills are escalating and someday soon the oil will run out and we will be faced with new challenges for powering our homes.
SOLUTION:
The home Sustainable Power Converter (SPC) could take home fitness equipment, such as a stationary recumbent bike and treadmill, and help power some of the energy needs for the home. Also, by exercising in the home, the person uses less gas in their
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Personal Transport Pod |
Page Views: 596 |
Transportation |
| Z. Altug, Los Angeles, CA US |
Votes: 8 |
07/20/2008 |
PROBLEM:
Many people choose not to use public transportation due to the fact it is many times uncomfortable, personal safety is a concern, and it is inefficient.
SOLUTION:
The Personal Transport Pod (PTP) provides a low-cost solution to the energy crisis and the concerns over global warming.
HOW THE DESIGN WORKS:
The PTP blocks off one lane on major highways in major cities to install a light, overground rail system. Rather than everyone sharing a large compartment
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