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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7432606 | Engine generator Mounts can be provided at the four corners of a bottom portion of an engine generator. Projections for mounting handles can be provided at a top portion of the engine generator in vertical alignment above the mounts. The bottom face of each mount can be formed with ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7408266 | Shock-absorbable electricity-producing apparatus A shock-absorbable electricity-producing apparatus comprises an electricity generator and an electricity-producing module. The electricity-producing module includes a rack, first and second gears, and a spring buffer. The rack is synchronously driven by a shock abso... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7394165 | Luggage with power supply circuit According to the invention, a human-propellable luggage which converts motion of the luggage into conditioned electrical power is provided. The luggage may have a body, chassis, wheel, generator and power supply circuit. The body may be configured to support an obje... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7363886 | Power unit To achieve improved cooling in a power unit, a first fan is coupled with an end of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine to cool at least a cylinder of the internal combustion engine, and a second fan is coupled with another end of the crankshaft to cool at ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361999 | Body-carrying human power generation system A human power generation system includes a generation module and a generator. The generation module includes two speed-up great sets and a rack. Each speed-up gear set includes a shaft to which a pinion and a gear are coaxially mounted. The pinion of the first gear ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7327046 | Kinetic energy system and apparatus for charging portable batteries A linear electric generator is mounted to an article of human clothing that is subject to repetitive fore-and-aft motion when worn by a human wearer during locomotion. The linear axis of the generator is aligned generally parallel to the direction of fore-and-aft mo... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7321218 | Bicycle derailer generator A derailler with a set of gears powered by bicycle chain to drive an AC generator. A bridge rectifier to convert AC to DC to charge the battery and to energize the head light and the tail light. A set of switches to control the head light, tail light, and battery. | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318608 | Running gear with integral engine supports A running gear support assembly for supporting a portable machine. The running gear support assembly includes a pair of wheel hubs, an axle beam supported between the pair of wheel hubs, and at least one support bracket. The support bracket is coupled to the axle be... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7290517 | Automatic start-up of an auxiliary power unit An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system is configured to assist a main engine start of a machine. The auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system may include an auxiliary power unit and a controller. The controller may monitor a parameter of the machine... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7291932 | Auxiliary power unit for a diesel powered transport vehicle There is disclosed a system for use in transport vehicles, comprising in combination an auxiliary power unit (APU) for a transport vehicle powered by a diesel engine and having a fuel system, an engine exhaust system and a battery powered electrical system; and a lo... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289831 | Endless powered anywhere cellphone system A cellphone system, cellphone flip or non flip types (10) removable or collapsible hand crank to dynamo (12) external dynamo attachment (14) external solar cell attachment (16) dynamo and solar cell attachment jack (18) solar cells... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287485 | Temperature activated systems A shape memory material activated device of the present invention uses a shape memory material activator to create a path through a shell wall of the device. The path through the shell wall may release a substance contained in the shell or allow a substance to enter... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7240653 | System for assisting a main engine start-up A method is provided for assisting a start-up of a work machine having a battery assembly and a main engine. The method may include starting an auxiliary power unit, and using electrical power generated by the auxiliary power unit to condition the battery assembly. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7221061 | Power generation system having an external process module A power generation system includes a power module and an external process module. The external process module may include at least one engine support element. The power module has at least one connection zone, and the external process module has at least one connect... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216480 | Exhaust emission control system An exhaust emission control system for a vehicle including a primary engine and a secondary engine having a displacement smaller than that of the primary engine is provided with an exhaust passage having a junction portion at which exhaust gas discharged from the pr... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211905 | Vehicle-mounted generator A vehicle-mounted generator is powered by relative wind produced by the combination of ambient wind and motion of the vehicle, or by movement of water when mounted on the hull of a water-borne vehicle. A rigid cylindrical housing forms an enclosed interior chamber. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211988 | Method for constant-current generation and device used to carry out said method A method for constant-current generation by means of a rotational energy source, a generator and a control circuit connected to the generator. Mechanical rotational energy is generated by the energy source and the mechanical rotational energy is transmitted to the g... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205732 | Energy collection and storage system A power generation and/or storage device utilizes human motion inputs or other power sources (i.e. hydraulics, pneumatics or explosive gases) to create mechanical kinetic energy that is stored (preferably in springs) and later released on demand to rotate a generato... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201011 | Integrated noise and heat management system An integrated noise and heat management system for the management of noise and heat around a heat and noise source is described. The system includes an enclosure for surrounding the heat and noise source, the enclosure having a double wall structure defining an air ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192169 | Bicycle lighting apparatus A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a computer housing adapted to be mounted to a bicycle, a computer housed within the computer housing, and an integrated lighting device that is controlled by the computer. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7193333 | Low NOX emission single side access gas engine driven electrical generating system The present invention is a gasoline engine driven electrical generating system for use in confined space enclosures wherein all routine servicing can be accomplished from the single exposed side. The ambient operating temperature of the confined enclosure is minimiz... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7147069 | Wind turbine driven generator system for a motor vehicle The invention relates to a vehicle including a body having a one or more openings. The body is configured, such as through the use of air guides, to receive an airflow through the one or more openings. An electrical generator assembly is mounted inside the vehicle a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141079 | Oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibers and dyeing method using same The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibers, and in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair comprising, in a medium suited for dyeing: as first coupling agent at least a 3,5-diaminopyridine derivative suitably selected; and a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131275 | Gas turbine engine system having an electric starter motor with integral clutch A gas turbine engine system includes an electric starter motor which utilizes a partially hollow or cupped shaped rotor. Space is provided inside the rotor to fit the required clutch, bearings, and drive shaft. A rotor shaft drives the input shaft through the clutch... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129604 | Air cooled type generator that is mounted in easier and quicker manner An air cooled type generator includes a housing, an engine, a cooling fan mounted in the engine, a generator body having a first side juxtaposed to the engine, and a cooling fan rotatably mounted on an opened second side of the generator body and including a plurali... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129592 | Portable, human-powered electrical energy source A human-powered, electrical generation system for intermittently receiving mechanical energy from a human and storing that mechanical energy. The stored mechanical energy is used to turn a generator that produces electrical power that is stored in a rechargeable bat... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7123876 | Easy set-up, vehicle mounted, in-motion tracking, satellite antenna A low profile, vehicle mounted, in-motion tracking, satellite antenna includes a pair of antenna assemblies mounted in parallel on a rotatable platform. Each antenna assembly includes two subreflectors with a plastic matching element. The outputs of the two antenna ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119450 | Fuel saving engine driven aircraft ground power device and method of use The present invention is directed to a power source that includes a housing and an energy storage device arranged to provide an output power. A generator is disposed within the housing and is rechargeable association with the energy storage device. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107943 | Engine-driven operating machine A soundproof engine-driven operating machine has a small installation area, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and has superior cooling effects. The soundproof engine-driven operating machine includes an engine, an operating machine main body that is driven by the... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109594 | Cord reel box with recharging unit A cord reel box with recharging unit has a housing, a rotating plate, a volute spring, a communication cord, a recharging unit, and a pressing device. The gear mechanism is assembled between the rotating plate and the regenerator. The pressing device is pivotally mo... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105940 | Mobile renewable energy generator A method and apparatus for a portable renewable energy generator includes; a movable platform adapted for one of towing and transport to a remote area, a redundant renewable energy source generator including a wind energy extraction device configured for transport o... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090620 | Battery charging assembly A battery charging assembly includes a stationary bike apparatus that includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame and an axle rotatably coupled to the frame. Each of a pair of pedals is coupled to the axle. An electrical generator is mounted on the frame and is m... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070295 | Light device for attaching to objects A light device includes an attaching device for attaching onto a supporting object or a bicycle, and a light member selectively attached to the attaching device for being used as a light facility for the bicycle, and selectively disengaged from the supporting object... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051534 | Gas turbine arrangement having an integrated filter housing and compressor bleed duct Arrangement at a gas turbine installation for the generating of electricity, where inlet air filter housing, bleed air outlet and inlet for the vent air to the turbine housing are integrated into two units, an upper filter housing and a lower intermediate housing co... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048421 | Self-contained light-emitting means for a vehicle A self-contained light-emitting means for a vehicle for not only expressing oneself but also to make the vehicle more visible. The self-contained light-emitting means for a vehicle includes a rotor securely mounted to the axle of a vehicle for rotation therewith, a ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048730 | Temperature activated systems A shape memory material activated device of the present invention uses a shape memory material activator to create a path through a shell wall of the device. The path through the shell wall may release a substance contained in the shell or allow a substance to enter... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7049707 | Auxiliary power unit for a diesel powered transport vehicle There is disclosed an auxiliary power unit (APU) for a transport vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. An enclosure houses and supports the APU on the transport vehicle. An air-cooled engine within the enclosure directly drives an air-cooled, brushless g... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7023101 | Air cooling generator A generator includes a housing, an engine, a first main impeller rotatably mounted in the engine, a first secondary impeller rotatably mounted in the housing and located outside of the engine, a generating body, a second main impeller rotatably mounted in the genera... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009350 | Energy collection and storage system A power generation and/or storage device utilizes human motion inputs or other power sources (i.e. hydraulics, pneumatics or explosive gases) to create mechanical kinetic energy that is stored (preferably in springs) and later released on demand to rotate a generato... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6975042 | Engine-driven generator A power generator unit incorporates an engine and a generator driven by the engine. The generator incorporates a sound insulation cover that allows for efficient cooling of the various internal components. An engine crankcase cover mounts the generator close to the ... | 12/13/2005 |
