Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7950143 | Method for creating micro/nano wind energy gathering devices Method for manufacturing small wind energy gathering devices, for example, of geometrical dimensions tip to ⅛th of an inch (microdevices), employing micro-fabrication techniques. For example, three-dimensional single chemical composition parts of a smal... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7909567 | Stratum deployment of wind turbines Installing large-sized wind turbines creates numerous challenges and limitations, hindering acceptance of wind generated energy. With small-sized wind turbines, such hindrances are omitted or minimized. Sized ever smaller, more small-sized wind turbines may be insta... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7800036 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure roadway distribution platform of solar energy gathering devices A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of solar energy generating devices, and a roadway system electricity grid. The solar energy generating ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7741727 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure distribution platform of small fixed and vehicle based wind energy gathering devices along roadways A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of wind energy generating devices, and a roadway system electricity grid. The wind energy generating de... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7737571 | System and method for creating a networked infrastructure distribution platform of fixed hybrid solar wind energy generating devices A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of ground-based hybrid solar-wind energy generating devices, one or more roads, and a roadway system el... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7638891 | Wind turbine and solar gathering hybrid sheets Disclosed is a method and system for providing an energy gathering sheet to harness and provide energy to homes, businesses, and/or a utility grid. The energy gathering sheet is configured to receive solar or wind energy gathering devices or any combination thereof.... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7566980 | System and method for creating a geothermal roadway utility with alternative energy pumping system A roadway system and method for energy generation and distribution are presented. This system allows a geothermal infrastructure to be tied into the roadway system electricity grid. The geothermal infrastructure may include energy exchangers that are electrically co... | 07/28/2009 |
