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US Patent # 8,881,326, granted 3/31/2015
Hull speed is a fundamental limitation of conventional displacement mode hull forms which occurs due to the coupling of the bow wave with the vessel's waterline length. With the exception of long, narrow and light hull forms, which are commercially impractical,
Software development is an important aspect of Computer Science, and as such there are many strategies, techniques and programs which aim to formalise and structure this process.
In this modern world the use of cars are increased due to its luxurious and comfort ride. For that a proper safety system is to be used. Currently air bags are used as a safety system in all cars.
The present invention, patent number # 8,423,148 issued April 16, 2013, inventor Michael Lytinas, relates to treating cartilage defects. Specifically,
The design describes a 40-passenger commuter aircraft that has VTOL/STOL capabilities. It has a cruising speed of 400mph and a range of 1000 miles.
The aircraft would open up under-served areas in the United States as well as countries that do not have infrastructure (runways,
Today, with the actual crisis, all Governments are reducing medical expenses for health assistance treatments. The French Health Department asserts that more than 300,000 people suffer from Polyarthritis, for which only sedatives are prescribed and more than 4.5Mill are Asthma sufferers. For such reasons we have developed a new and innovative device.
Heat illness is a disease which occurs when the body is excessive in absorbing heat. In 13 cases, a worker died from heat exposure, and in seven cases, two or more employees experienced symptoms of heat illness. Most of the affected employees worked outdoors,
The idea to set up a work station tanks of seawater length of 15 meters and width of 50 meters and a height of 30 centimeters.
Existing alternator design is the most cheap and efficient way of generating voltage to recharge an automotive battery. It is also relatively simple with few moving parts and fairly reliable. The limitation is that it utilizes engine-cranking power to generate voltage reducing engine horsepower and reducing fuel economy.
The Shutter Valve is a quarter turn, compact and fully piggable high performance valve that is based on a simple interlocking three petal design. This design gives it the ability to seal at very high pressures just like any other high performance valve. Unlike other high performance valves,
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