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The invention is meant to replace the optical zoom.
PROBLEM:
Optical zoom is an expensive, heavy and complicated device with over 100 parts. Some other drawbacks are: long development times, very complex optical calculations, the large number of the lenses and it can't be miniaturized. Compared to the high costs, the optical quality is rather poor,
“Sound in a Can” is in keeping with Einstein’s “If at first the idea is not absurd there is no hope for it.”
The basic idea was conceived a few years ago after an excruciating evening in a deafeningly loud night club.
It is a relatively simple concept to understand,
My idea is self explanatory, I believe that buiding on what has come along so far and incorporating these things into 1 tool is exactly what the parenting world needs. I am working on a multifunctional pacifier for babies. Anyone who is a parent knows that parenting is a job that requires multitasking. My invention would save time, space,
Introduction: Mobile technology, including everything from inventive applications for smart phones to simple text messaging, is increasingly ubiquitous in the world and holds great potential for impact in areas such as health. The potential of the mobile phone to transform healthcare in the world has been sparking enthusiasm.
Problems we solve: Improve collaboration and communication between healthcare workers and patients,
Product: Water Hammer Power Generator
Idea: Generate power from water pressure supplied by a government or other source and not waste the water.
Challenge:Take the force of pressure from water and add air to allow it to be compressed.
Granular inorganic foam particles made from recycled glass absorb water and can improve water retention in arid irrigated soils used for agricultural crops. This will reduce the amount of and/or frequency of irrigation water demand.
The purpose of this design is to replace the current valve arrangement on today's internal combustion engines with one that is much more efficient. Current designs employ a rocker arm, spring, and valve-stem to create the up-and-down motion of the intake and exhaust valves, and as a result,
A compressed air car is an alternative fuel car. We can create the new world which does not pollute the surrounding by vehicle emissions. This can be achieved by making the compressed air engine that operates under dual operation. That is simultaneously power the car and run a compressor without any external energy.
Title: The Safety Mailbox
America has a long history of the roadside mailbox dating back to the RFD inception in 1896. This new mail service provided for a way for rural and suburban homes to send and receive inexpensive mail. Now 584 million pieces of mail are delivered daily.
As wonderful as roadside mail is,
Utilize a multi-layered medium to high pressure hose to reline and repair damaged distribution system. Oil Vent stack, sanitary sewers, meduim to high pressure water and chemical distribution system.
Parker Hannifin has the technology to build multi-layer hose.
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