Abstract: Disclosed is an intercooler system which uses an air conditioner evaporator coil or other mechanical refrigeration device to cool air flowing therethrough prior to intake of the air by an internal combustion engine. The invention thereby reduces the temperature of the air entering the engine well beyond the temperature reduction provided by a conventional intercooler. The invention may be used to chill the air to a point cooler than ambient temperature or even down to below freezing. In some embodiments, a conventional intercooler may be used to partially cool the air before it enters the intercooler of the invention. In other embodiments, the intercooler may be used in combination with a novel engine-driven supercharger having a variable-speed drive. The engine-driven supercharger of the invention may alternatively be used independently of the disclosed intercooler.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intercooler system which uses an air conditioner evaporator coil or other mechanical refrigeration device to cool air flowing therethrough prior to intake of the air by an internal combustion engine. The invention thereby reduces the temperature of the air entering the engine well beyond the temperature reduction provided by a conventional intercooler. The invention may be used to chill the air to a point cooler than ambient temperature or even down to below freezing. In some embodiments, a conventional intercooler may be used to partially cool the air before it enters the intercooler of the invention. In other embodiments, the intercooler may be used in combination with a novel engine-driven supercharger having a variable-speed drive. The engine-driven supercharger of the invention may alternatively be used independently of the disclosed intercooler.

Abstract: A high-speed air-supported vehicle capable of multiple mode operations as both a water-contacting vehicle and an aircraft includes an aero roll-stabilizing plan form, a stabilizing ski/hydrofoil below a planing surface of a hull portion of the aero roll-stabilizing plan form for providing stabilization and lift to the plan form in at least one mode of operation, the ski/hydrofoil being mounted to a front underside of a hull portion of the aero roll-stabilizing plan form and being mounted forward of a center of gravity of the plan form, whereby a leading edge of said plan form is kept at a substantially constant level with respect to a surface of water during at least one mode of operation. A stabilizing ski provides stabilization and lift in at least one mode of operation. A flexible ski mount is provided for mounting the stabilizing ski to the aero roll stabilizing plan form.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension is designed to utilize lateral movement of the body of the vehicle relative to the wheels in order to control the sway or roll of the vehicle body relative to the ground. Several systems are disclosed for translating the roll tendency of the body into lateral movement of the body relative to the wheels without body roll. This system may be also used to control other suspension parameters such as ride height, spring rates, caster, camber, and toe-in. The system is also effective in reducing the load sensitivity of the suspension to understeer or oversteer. The principle of the invention may also be used to control dive during braking or squat during acceleration.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension is designed to utilize lateral movement of the body of the vehicle relative to the wheels in order to control the sway or roll of the vehicle body relative to the ground. Several systems are disclosed for translating the roll tendancy of the body into lateral movement of the body relative to the wheels without body roll. This system may be also used to control other suspension parameters such as ride height, spring rates, caster, camber, and toe-in. The system is also effective in reducing the load sensitivity of the suspension to understeer or oversteer.