Abstract: Embodiments of a manually-powered communication device such as a cellular mobile telephone, a satellite phone, or a walkie-talkie include a manually operable crank; a dynamo flywheel generator arranged to receive energy input from the manually operable crank; a low wattage power supply, such that the power supply is operably connected to the dynamo flywheel generator and receives energy therefrom; a capacitor with a buffer that comprises a power storage capacity sufficient to operate the mobile telephone without continuous manual input, the capacitor receiving energy from the power supply; a processor operably connected to the capacitor and able to receive energy therefrom; and a modem that is operably connected to the processor and arranged to receive energy therefrom. The crank, the generator, and the capacitor are all included in a power unit portion of the device; the power supply, processor, and modem are included in a main body of the device.

Abstract: An automatic drip watering system comprises a waterline and one or more drip watering devices. The one or more drip watering devices each comprise a valve, which is configured to open and drip irrigate an area when weight is applied to the drip watering device. In some embodiments, the one or more watering devices comprise a clip which is configured to accept one or more hanging pots and/or baskets. The clip is pulled down by the weight the hanging pots and/or baskets and the valves open in order to drip irrigate the hanging pots and/or baskets through one or more drip lines.

Abstract: An automatic drip watering system comprises a waterline and one or more drip watering devices. The one or more drip watering devices each comprise a valve, which is configured to open and drip irrigate an area when weight is applied to the drip watering device. In some embodiments, the one or more watering devices comprise a clip which is configured to accept one or more hanging pots and/or baskets. The clip is pulled down by the weight the hanging pots and/or baskets and the valves open in order to drip irrigate the hanging pots and/or baskets through one or more drip lines.

Abstract: An integrated clip and injector assembly comprises a clip for securing a watering area such as a watering mat in place and an injector clip for securely holding an emitter configured to deliver an adjustable quantity of water to the area. The securing clip comprises a clip for clipping to a mat and one or more mounting features for attaching the clip and the mat to an additional object. The injector clip holds the emitter at a location on the mat so that water is delivered to the desired area. The amount of water delivered to the area is adjusted by a flow restrictor.

Abstract: An automatic drip watering system comprises a waterline and one or more drip watering devices. The one or more drip watering devices each comprise a valve, which is configured to open and drip irrigate an area when weight is applied to the drip watering device. In some embodiments, the one or more watering devices comprise a clip which is configured to accept one or more hanging pots and/or baskets. The clip is pulled down by the weight the hanging pots and/or baskets and the valves open in order to drip irrigate the hanging pots and/or baskets through one or more drip lines.