A levitation system includes a platform including a superconductor material; a hydrogen generator mounted on a first surface of the platform; an optical interface system mounted on at least a second surface of the platform, the optical interface system includes at least one light source configured to emit light having a predetermined wavelength; and a plurality of magnetized light reflectors configured to transmit magnetized light by reflecting the emitted light from the at least one light source; an electricity generator electrically coupled to at least one battery, the at least one battery configured to provide power to the optical interface system; and a controller comprising a memory and a processor, the controller configured to control the hydrogen generator, the optical interface system, and the electricity generator to cause the optical interface system to generate a magnetic field associated with the emitted light to repel a magnetic field of the superconductor material. Magnetized light transmitted by the plurality of magnetized light reflectors is useable for generating a magnetic field around the platform.

A levitation system includes a platform including a superconductor material; a hydrogen generator mounted on a first surface of the platform; an optical interface system mounted on at least a second surface of the platform, the optical interface system includes at least one light source configured to emit light having a predetermined wavelength; and a plurality of magnetized light reflectors configured to transmit magnetized light by reflecting the emitted light from the at least one light source; an electricity generator electrically coupled to at least one battery, the at least one battery configured to provide power to the optical interface system; and a controller comprising a memory and a processor, the controller configured to control the hydrogen generator, the optical interface system, and the electricity generator to cause the optical interface system to generate a magnetic field associated with the emitted light to repel a magnetic field of the superconductor material. Magnetized light transmitted by the plurality of magnetized light reflectors is useable for generating a magnetic field around the platform.

Embodiments of an article comprising a cold-formed glass substrate in a curved shape, a plurality of separate mechanical retainers, and a frame are disclosed. The cold-formed glass substrate has a first major surface, and a second major surface opposing the first major surface. In one more embodiments, the plurality of separate mechanical retainers are attached to the second major surface of the cold-formed glass substrate. The mechanical retainers may be attached to the frame to define a position for each of the plurality of mechanical retainers, such that the mechanical retainers define the curved shape. Embodiments of processes to form such articles are also provided. Such processes can include attaching a plurality of separate mechanical retainers to a flexible glass substrate such that the glass substrate maintains its flexibility, and attaching the mechanical retainers to a frame, such that the mechanical retainers attached to the frame define a cold-formed curved shape for the flexible glass substrate.

An mechanical power system provides torque without using a heat engine where fossil-fuel engines have conventionally been used, by replacing the fossil-fuel burning engine with a rotary pneumatic motor and feeding pressure-regulated compressed gas to the rotary pneumatic motor. The rotary pneumatic motor can be used anywhere, and requires preferably compressed nitrogen in a non-liquid state. Automotive, marine and electrical generating applications are adaptable, and auxiliary power is available for emergencies where a supply of compressed gas has been exhausted. A screw-type compressor can be electrically powered to supply compressed gas to the pneumatic motor where tanks of compressed gas have been exhausted. An electrical generating power plant includes an array of solar panels for generating direct current (DC) and a DC/AC converter for converting the DC to alternating current (AC) and outputting a portion of the AC via a power plant output port to supply an AC load.

An mechanical power system provides torque without using a heat engine where fossil-fuel engines have conventionally been used, by replacing the fossil-fuel burning engine with a rotary pneumatic motor and feeding pressure-regulated compressed gas to the rotary pneumatic motor. The rotary pneumatic motor can be used anywhere, and requires preferably compressed nitrogen in a non-liquid state. Automotive, marine and electrical generating applications are adaptable, and auxiliary power is available for emergencies where a supply of compressed gas has been exhausted. A screw-type compressor can be electrically powered to supply compressed gas to the pneumatic motor where tanks of compressed gas have been exhausted. An electrical generating power plant includes an array of solar panels for generating direct current (DC) and a DC/AC converter for converting the DC to alternating current (AC) and outputting a portion of the AC via a power plant output port to supply an AC load.

The invention relates to a turbine engine device of the gas turbine cycle type with cooled compression, regeneration, and reheating during expansion. The turbine engine device comprises a first turbocharger (C1, T2), a second turbocharger (C2, T1), two combustion chambers (CC1, CC2), an intercooler (IC), and a heat exchanger (E1). The device is configured to implement a fluid flow from the first compressor (C1) to the intercooler (IC), to the second compressor (C2), to the heat exchanger (E1), to the first combustion chamber (CC1), to the second turbine (T1) or the first turbine, to the second combustion chamber (CC2), to the first turbine (T2) or the second turbine, According to one aspect, the turbochargers are mounted on separate axes (A1, A2).

The invention relates to a turbine engine device of the gas turbine cycle type with cooled compression, regeneration, and reheating during expansion. The turbine engine device comprises a first turbocharger (C1, T2), a second turbocharger (C2, T1), two combustion chambers (CC1, CC2), an intercooler (IC), and a heat exchanger (E1). The device is configured to implement a fluid flow from the first compressor (C1) to the intercooler (IC), to the second compressor (C2), to the heat exchanger (E1), to the first combustion chamber (CC1), to the second turbine (T1) or the first turbine, to the second combustion chamber (CC2), to the first turbine (T2) or the second turbine, According to one aspect, the turbochargers are mounted on separate axes (A1, A2).

The present invention introduces a retrofit method of regenerative braking where no components of an automobile are to be replaced or removed and none of their functionality is modified. The recovering energy system is implemented as an additional, one piece, complete device, placed onto the existing automobile wheel's hub, and covered by the automobile's wheel. The system includes a housing, turbines, accumulators, and valves which act to both store and dispel energy as needed. This method of regenerative braking is therefore applicable to all the automobiles, independent or their power source, to newly built automobiles and those already on the road.

An automobile drive system that basically uses an electrical motor to power the vehicle includes a steam generator that drives a steam turbine that turns a generator to provide electricity to continually charge the battery that provides energy to the electrical drive motor. With this system the battery is continually being charged and does not have to periodically be plugged into a power source to charge the battery. Also, an additional generator/alternator can be driven by the electrical drive motor or steam turbine to provide additional electrical power as needed.

A bicycle frame assembly including a seat tube having first and second end portions (wherein the seat tube second end portion includes a bend and terminates in a first open end facing a first direction), a down tube having first and second end portions (wherein the down tube first end portion is mounted to the seat tube first end portion, and the down tube second end portion includes a bend and terminates in a second open end facing a second direction opposite to the first direction), and a top tube having first and second end portions (wherein the top tube first end portion is mounted to the seat tube second end portion and terminates in a third open end facing the first direction, and the top tube second end portion is mounted to the down tube second end portion and terminates in a fourth open end facing the second direction).