Abstract: A rotary transformer for transferring electrical current between a stationary location and a rotating location utilizes paired electrically conducting sintered disks, one stationary and one rotating, wherein the rotating sintered disk rotates on the stationary one and are lubricated with a boundary layer conductor that is a triacylglyceride.

Abstract: A vehicle that utilizes a counter-rotating electric motor to generate at least a portion of its propulsive force that includes the vehicle with front and rear wheels, the counter-rotating motor with two oppositely rotating components linked to two drive shafts that are coupled to the wheels in a common rotational direction, a component for reversible stopping the rotation of at least one rotating component while permitting the drive shafts to rotate, a power source linked to the motor, and a controller that controls both the speed of the vehicle and the reversible stopping component to switch between a first operational mode for slower vehicle speeds and a second operational mode for higher vehicle speeds, thereby increasing the overall electrical efficiency for operating the vehicle.

Abstract: A rotary transformer for transferring electrical current between a stationary location and a rotating location utilizes paired electrically conducting sintered disks, one stationary and one rotating, wherein the rotating sintered disk rotates on the stationary one and are lubricated with a boundary layer conductor that is a triacylglyceride.

Abstract: A counter-rotating (CR) axial electric motor assembly is presented, with two oppositely rotating drive members, that is utilized to power any device that has traditionally employed an electric motor to supply rotational power.

Abstract: New and retro-fit systems utilized on a chemical fuel-powered vehicle that converts the vehicle into a hybrid chemical fuel-electric vehicle.

Abstract: An improved counter-rotating (CR) differential electric motor assembly is utilized to power an aircraft vehicle or fan for moving a gas and includes two oppositely rotating propellers that may be mounted to horizontal flight and vertical lift-off aircraft or a fan housing in spaces similar in size to mounting spaces for traditional motors having only one propeller and includes a hollow central shaft and slip ring assembly that is mounted either within, slight above, or total above oppositely rotating components and around the hollow central shaft.

Abstract: A rotational slip ring assembly for an improved counter-rotating (CR) differential electric motor assembly is utilized to power an aircraft vehicle or fan for moving a gas and includes two oppositely rotating propellers that may be mounted to horizontal flight and vertical lift-off aircraft or a fan housing in spaces similar in size to mounting spaces for traditional motors having only one propeller and includes a hollow central shaft and slip ring assembly that is mounted either within, slight above, or total above oppositely rotating components and around the hollow central shaft.

Abstract: A counter-rotating (CR) axial electric motor assembly is presented, with two oppositely rotating drive members, that is utilized to power any device that has traditionally employed an electric motor to supply rotational power.

Abstract: A high current and RPM-capable slip ring assembly for use in a selected application for transferring electricity between an exterior environment and an interior environment that includes multiple electrical conduction assemblies with each having a fixed exterior electrical connection disk and rotating interior electrical connection disk mounted around a non-electrically conducting spindle that has a central aperture and a central axle running through the center of the spindle with one end of the central axle connected to the selected application and the other end of the central axle connect to a supporting structure mount and an oiled porous/sintered disk sandwiched around the spindle between the interior and exterior electrical connection disks of each conduction assembly to allow easy rotation between each exterior electrical connection disk and each rotating interior electrical connection disk.

Abstract: A vehicle that utilizes a counter-rotating electric motor to generate at least a portion of its propulsive force that includes the vehicle with front and rear wheels, the counter-rotating motor with two oppositely rotating components linked to two drive shafts that are coupled to the wheels in a common rotational direction, a component for reversible stopping the rotation of at least one rotating component while permitting the drive shafts to rotate, a power source linked to the motor, and a controller that controls both the speed of the vehicle and the reversible stopping component to switch between a first operational mode for slower vehicle speeds and a second operational mode for higher vehicle speeds, thereby increasing the overall electrical efficiency for operating the vehicle.

Abstract: New and retro-fit systems utilized on a chemical fuel-powered vehicle that converts the vehicle into a hybrid chemical fuel-electric vehicle.

Abstract: A high current and RPM-capable slip ring assembly for use in a selected application for transferring electricity between an exterior environment and an interior environment that includes multiple electrical conduction assemblies with each having a fixed exterior electrical connection disk and rotating interior electrical connection disk mounted around a non-electrically conducting spindle that has a central aperture and a central axle running through the center of the spindle with one end of the central axle connected to the selected application and the other end of the central axle connect to a supporting structure mount and an oiled porous/sintered disk sandwiched around the spindle between the interior and exterior electrical connection disks of each conduction assembly to allow easy rotation between each exterior electrical connection disk and each rotating interior electrical connection disk.

Abstract: An efficient thin-profile counter-rotating (CR) differential electric motor assembly is utilized to power an aircraft vehicle or fan for moving a gas and includes two oppositely rotating propellers that may be mounted to horizontal flight and vertical lift-off aircraft or a fan housing in spaces similar in size to mounting spaces for traditional motors having only one propeller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a counter-rotating electric motor that includes an outer rotational component, an oppositely rotating inner rotational component, a force output system coupled to the outer rotational component, another force output means coupled to the inner rotational component, and an assembly for reversibly halting one of the rotational components, thereby converting the counter-rotating electric motor into a traditional motor.

Abstract: An enhanced efficiency pumping apparatus, and general method of use, includes a counter-rotating motor with two oppositely rotating drive shafts with a first pump secured to the one of the drive shafts and a second pump secured to the other, oppositely rotating drive shaft.

Abstract: An enhanced dual rotational electric motor/generator includes an armature that rotates about a central axis in one direction, a stator that rotates about the central axis in an opposite direction, an axle that extends along the central axis and is secured to the armature, an axle support, a rotational output alignment mechanism for converting the opposite rotations of the armature and stator into a common rotational output direction, and an electrical connection mechanism that supplies functioning electrical communication between the motor/generator and external electrical circuitry while operating the motor/generator.

Abstract: An enhanced dual rotational electric motor/generator includes an armature that rotates about a central axis in one direction, a stator that rotates about the central axis in an opposite direction, an axle that extends along the central axis and is secured to the armature, an axle support, a rotational output alignment mechanism for converting the opposite rotations of the armature and stator into a common rotational output direction, and an electrical connection mechanism that supplies functioning electrical communication between the motor/generator and external electrical circuitry while operating the motor/generator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a counter-rotating electric motor that includes an outer rotational component, an oppositely rotating inner rotational component, a force output system coupled to the outer rotational component, another force output means coupled to the inner rotational component, and an assembly for reversibly halting one of the rotational components, thereby converting the counter-rotating electric motor into a traditional motor.

Abstract: An enhanced counter-rotating electric motor and an associate propulsion system for use with a water-vehicle includes a motor housing, a stator within the housing that rotates about a central axis in one direction, an armature within the stator that rotates about the central axis in an opposite direction from the stator, a first axle that is secured to the stator and extends out from the housing, a second axle that is secured to the armature and extends out from the housing, water-tight rotational seals about each of the two axles, a centrifugal-force-balancing electrical connection mechanism that supplies functioning electrical communication between the motor and external electrical circuitry while operating the motor, and a propeller secured to each said axle.

Abstract: A vehicle lateral-motion apparatus that, under the direction of a user, moves a vehicle to which it is mounted in a generally perpendicular direction to a vehicle axis that extends between the front and rear of the vehicle includes a vehicle lifting assembly for elevating the vehicle above a roadway and lowering the vehicle back to the roadway as directed by a user and lateral-motion assembly coupled to the lifting assembly for displacing the vehicle to one side or the other of the vehicle axis while the vehicle is elevated above the roadway.