Abstract: An improved energy storage system which captures some of the energy expended by vehicles traveling along a road by bouncing a signal off an approaching vehicle and capturing the returning signal for storage and later reuse.

Abstract: According to an aspect the present invention provides an RFID method to collate a set of objects. According to various aspects the method includes using an interrogator to radiate a field of radio-frequency energy to a correlated set containing at least a first object-transponder pair, energizing an ASIC portion of a transponder using energy received by said at least one transponder, and initializing the ASIC, and broadcasting an identity signal therefrom. According to an aspect, the interrogator an antenna and a unique ASIC.

Abstract: The present invention is a water-wave energy transducer comprising: a support foundation and a wave-plate having an edge. A first edge of the present invention is pivotally attached to the foundation. The plate is disposed to be oscillatingly displaced by the action of a water-wave and a restrictor plate is attached to the foundation disposed to retard the motion of said wave-plate. A push-rod has first and second ends and the first end of the rod is pivotally connected to the wave-plate. In addition, a transduction-wheel is pivotally connected to the second end of the rod. Further, a wheel is disposed to rotate under the action of the push-rod, and the wheel is disposed to operate an energy conservation means.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to RFID systems and methods. In particular the present disclosure relates to an RFID system and method for insuring the proximity of the members of a set of designated objects.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the transduction of the energy contained in a water-wave, such as an ocean wave, into a form such as electrical energy or compressed air.

Abstract: A bumper assembly for attachment to a vehicle body, The bumper assembly includes at least one elongate bumper member about as long as a width of the vehicle body. The bumper member is attached to a surface of the vehicle body facing a direction of travel of the vehicle. Also included is at least one magnet member. The magnet member includes a magnetic housing member and a magnetic keeper plate member. The housing member is attached to a frame of the vehicle facing the direction of travel of the vehicle. The keeper plate member is attached to the bumper member co-axially with the housing member. The keeper plate member and the housing member are separated by a gap and repel each other when the bumper assembly is attached to the vehicle.