Abstract: This is a machine that contains a fluid loop that is utilized by using buoyancy and gravity to produce a fluid flow through a hydro turbine or other flow energy converter within the enclosed system. In one embodiment compressed gas is injected into a vessel at the underside of a piston to create a buoyant condition which forces the piston upward, thusly forcing the fluid above the piston through the hydro turbine. In another embodiment fluid or other matter fills a hollow piston at the top of the vessel and through the force of gravity descends, thusly forcing the fluid beneath the hollow piston downward and in turn upward through the adjoined vessel and then through the hydro turbine. In both referenced embodiments alternating ascent and descent cycles can be utilized within each adjoined vessel to cause fluid flow through the hydro turbine. Other embodiments are presented within as examples.

Abstract: Gravity powered electrical energy generators, particularly for producing lighting is disclosed. The apparatus has a support frame (1, 30) in which a series of gears and a gear-driven generator (20) are mounted. The power to drive the most upstream gear (2) is provided by a weight suspended from a point to one side of the axis of rotation of gear (2). The drive gear of the furthest downstream gear has no teeth so that the final contact between the drive gear and the shaft of the generator (20) is frictional. The gear ratio of the final downstream gear is at least 25. When used for lighting, the apparatus may include one or more high brightness LEDs (40) mounted on the housing (30). By suitable choice of gear ratios, the device may produce thirty minutes of illumination while allowing a 10 kilogram weight to fall through a distance of 1.8 meters.

Abstract: A gravity-assisted rotational mechanism and a generator device cooperating therewith. The gravity-assisted rotational mechanism includes multiple concentric rotational members having different sizes and rotatable about the same rotational center, several link members having equal weights for driving the same, and at least one connection member for pivotally connecting the rotational members with the link members. The rotational members can symmetrically push/pull each other. The link members and connection member are respectively mounted on interference sections of at least some of the rotational members to absorb gravitational energy. The energy of the link members is transmitted via the interference sections to the rotational members to form a cycle of energy storage and transmission, whereby the gravity-assisted rotational mechanism can lastingly continuously rotate as an ornamental device.

Abstract: This disclosure presents and claims means for the modification of local gravitation by modifying its direction of action and presents and claims various uses of those means. The new technology involved is the recognition that light and gravitation flow in the same common medium; that the observed effects of gravitational lensing and light diffraction demonstrate the gravitational field of atoms deflecting the flow of that common medium of light and gravitation; that a suitable arrangement of atoms consequently could produce a desired deflection of gravitation; and that the atomic structure of a cubic crystal [for example Silicon] is suitable for that application. That deflection of gravitation and its effects are then used to drive spacecraft an flying vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gravity transforming method which comprises: establishing a circumference body (1); installing a driving device of the circumference body (1) on the top of the circumference body (1) for moving the circumference body (1); installing a gravity output device in the potential energy area of the circumference body (1) for transferring the gravity of the circumference body (1) to gear box, a receiving wheel, a lever, a convex point or a flywheel. The gravity energy of the circumference body (1) is outputted and transformed into an available power by the gravity output device. During the movement of the circumference body, the output energy is greater than the input energy.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and methods that on the one hand, maximise work done by gravity, by allowing free fall of an object with a heavy mass to harness energy and output therefrom, and on the other, maximises efficiency by counterbalancing this heavy mass by another similar mass such that only the net difference of the said two masses needs to be worked upon by input power mechanisms in order to lift the fallen object back up to its original position, along the direction of gravity or otherwise, to repeat the cycle. A plurality of such units are employed in synchronised tandem to maintain a steady RPM of the gear/flywheel/shaft connecting a high output generator. Still further, auxiliary energy generation mechanisms to further augment efficiency of the system are disclosed.

Abstract: Gyroscopic precession is the result of angular velocity of rotation and angular velocity produced by torque which acted upon by vector force of gravity will cause precession. The resulting precessional vector force at right angle to torque is currently well understood, though not understood how this precession vector can be modified by right angle to produce the same force as a directed vector force; how angular momentum could be made directional. Inventor shows in principle how this Earth gravity G-force is re-directed using gyroscopic action housed within a larger apparatus, when whole apparatus is spun in either direction, whereby the angular momentum is transferred along the axis of spin. The result is a directional force caused by acceleration of spin of whole apparatus, which may be a usable force in future propulsion systems.

Abstract: A gravity-assisted rotational mechanism and a generator device cooperating therewith. The gravity-assisted rotational mechanism includes multiple concentric rotational members having different sizes and rotatable about the same rotational center, several link members having equal weights for driving the same, and at least one connection member for pivotally connecting the rotational members with the link members. The rotational members can symmetrically push/pull each other. The link members and connection member are respectively mounted on interference sections of at least some of the rotational members to absorb gravitational energy. The energy of the link members is transmitted via the interference sections to the rotational members to form a cycle of energy storage and transmission, whereby the gravity-assisted rotational mechanism can lastingly continuously self-rotate as an ornamental device.

Abstract: A time control device for the movement of a micro-machined or micro-engraved counterweight with respect to a substrate, said counterweight incorporating at least one face having at least one indentation intended to cooperate with at least one other indentation on a housing in which said counterweight moves so as to ensure the delaying of said movement of said counterweight, wherein said one indentation on said counterweight respectively on said housing receiving said counterweight is made on at least one flexible tongue itself integral with said counterweight respectively said housing, said at least one flexible tongue being able to be deformed by bending during the displacement of said counterweight.

Abstract: A gravity-assisted rotational mechanism and a generator device cooperating therewith. The gravity-assisted rotational mechanism includes multiple concentric rotational members having different sizes and rotatable about the same rotational center, several link members having equal weights for driving the same, and at least one connection member for pivotally connecting the rotational members with the link members. The rotational members can symmetrically push/pull each other. The link members and connection member are respectively mounted on interference sections of at least some of the rotational members to absorb gravitational energy. The energy of the link members is transmitted via the interference sections to the rotational members to form a cycle of energy storage and transmission. In condition of low energy loss, the gravity-assisted rotational mechanism forms a continuously swinging self-revolving device for lasting watching.

Abstract: Free Energy is a perpetual motion machine that operates indefinitely and independently without any other source of fuel, electricity, or any other renewable energy source other than gravity. Free Energy produces more energy than the amount of energy necessary to operate the machine itself. Never before has a machine of this nature been produced. Free Energy utilizes magnetism, water pressure, buoyancy, gravity, leverage, and the physical properties of Helium to operate.

Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for providing power. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a first assembly and second assembly which use centrifugal force to generate power. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a method for producing power using centrifugal force from the first and second assembly.

Abstract: 1. The engine works using gravitation force 2. The engine consists of parts that rotate and do not rotate, and comprises from at least one rotor and stator. 3. The engine consists of traveling weights on at least one rotor disk, displacing gravity center and creating rotation of the rotor. This way engine works. 4. The engine can work in liquid if conditions meet engine operation. 5. The engine can work due to buoyancy force, which occurs with help of gravitation force in liquid.

Abstract: In an electricity generating device by applying vehicle weight, a rolling vehicle wheel is weighting down on a pressure receiver to actuate a driving mechanism having a restoring function. It is then able to provide a unidirectional rotating torque to drive a generating device to produce electrical power. The mechanical power transmission is performed by a transmission gear unit composed of a driving wheel and a follower wheel interconnected each other with a transmission means therebetween. When the vehicle weight is applied to the driving mechanism by pressing the vehicle wheel on the pressure receiver, the driving mechanism is forced to downwardly urge a ratchet wheel and a driving wheel to rotate that in turn causes the rotation of the follower wheel through the transmission means thereby driving the generating device to operate to produce electricity.

Abstract: Inertial propulsion is a largely undeveloped field. Inertial propulsion is defined as propelling a vehicle without the use of a propellant such as rocket fuel or ions, or by the application of an external force. Disclosed herein are two separate processes that do not require a propellant and do not produce an equal and opposite reaction against any external form of matter in the Local Inertial Reference Frame and do not violate Newton's Laws in the Universal Reference Frame. The first process produces horizontal motion, relies on the earth's gravitational field as an external force, and has been successfully tested. The second process produces vertical motion and relies only on the aether. It has been successfully tested considering the effect of the earth's gravity. The two processes referenced above are examples of converting the rotary motion of a spinning rotor into unidirectional linear motion.

Abstract: A machine for generating mechanical energy and functioning on the principle of exploitation of centrifugal forces of masses being displaced along a closed mechanical circuit over at least a curved section of the circuit. Optionally, the machines also functions on the principle of energy gain caused by masses falling under the influence of gravity in the closed circuit that is permanently maintained in a state of dynamic unbalance with an input, continuous or not, of external energy.

Abstract: A gravity power generation mechanism utilizes a gravity energy conversion unit to convert the gravity potential energy into the kinetic energy. The gravity energy conversion unit produces positive torques by adopting outward-spreading single directional swing arms and reduces the negative torques by cooperating with the folding action of the single directional swing arms, so as to perform a long-time, effective and continuous energy conversion of converting gravity potential energy into the kinetic energy. Next, the kinetic energy will be transmitted to a power generating unit to perform another energy conversion of converting the kinetic energy into the electric energy. And finally, a power supply system is used to transmit the electric energy out.

Abstract: The Levitation and Propulsion Unit (LPU) defies the pull effect of gravity through the transformation of centrifugal force from spinning wheel into internal upward thrust without interaction with its external environment. It transforms the centrifugal force from spinning wheel by exerting balanced pulsating force parallel to the axis of spin, and reinforce by the compression and expansion of magnetic repulsive force, to create the internal upward thrust parallel to the axis of spin. Through systematic rapid succession of thrust, it counteract the pull effect of gravity, result in levitation; and by angulations of LPU propel the whole unit and its application. It serves to replace or complement the propeller, wheel, jet engine, solid fuel, etc, in the area of transportation and use in space travel.

Abstract: A machine for generating mechanical energy and functioning on the principle of exploitation of centrifugal forces of masses being displaced along a closed mechanical circuit over at least a curved section of the circuit. Optionally, the machines also functions on the principle of energy gain caused by masses falling under the influence of gravity in the closed circuit that is permanently maintained in a state of dynamic unbalance with an input, continuous or not, of external energy.

Abstract: A gravity powered rotational machine for rotating an output shaft to power a generator, pump or the like. The machine comprises a frame mounted pivot bar, a plurality of first swingarms rotatably attached to a center section of the pivot bar, a weight member slidably mounted on the first swingarms, a stationary railing defining a path around the center section, a rotational structure rotatably mounted on end sections of the pivot bar, second swingarms interconnecting the rotational structure and the first swingarms, and a driving mechanism interconnecting the rotational structure and output shaft. The center section of the pivot bar is off-set from its end sections. The stationary railing guides the first swingarms around the center section and directs the weight members inwardly and outwardly on the first swingarms while they group in a drop zone and spread in a lift zone of the path to rotate the output shaft.

Abstract: This unit consist of a spiral unit like a(1) spring,(2) metal balls or bearings, a large (3)wheel or pulley. A pulley (4)belt with cups or holders. A generator with(6) belt. A small(7) motor to turn the(1)spiral or spring. A ball .(8)bearing bottom of spring or spiral. A ball(9) bearing at the top of the spring or spiral to support spring or spiral. A trough (10)or gutter to guide the balls, to the right area at the bottom and a trough (11)or gutter at the top of spring or spiral, to induce the balls to the pulley belt. Also a (12)shaft or rod in and through the spring or spiral to help turn and support the spring or spiral. Also the main(13) stand to hold the(3) large wheel and spring or spiral conveyor. The pulley belt can also be made of chain, the chain can be aluminum, or nylon. It is a very important part of the patent that the pulley belt or chain will hold the balls or bearings.

Abstract: Four similar gravitational sub-systems connected with one another to keep rotational energy substantially constant caused by gravity as a result of the combined interaction between two elements having different groups of gravity masses and different speeds.

Abstract: Two similar gravitational transducer sub-systems connected with one another to maintain rotational energy caused by gravity as a result of the interaction between the two sub-systems. Each of the two sub-systems viewed independently employs a method and system of converting gravity into mechanical energy by means of a sequence of impulses of force. Together the overall system achieves enhanced effectiveness and achieves substantially constant velocity for certain periods of duration.

Abstract: A weight operated mechanical drive consists of a cylindrical weight that is suspended by a helically threaded drive screw which passes through and engages with complementary threads within a bore defined along a rotational axis thereof. The weight turns the drive screw as it falls due to the force of gravity. The weight is prevented from rotating about the axis of the screw while it is failing by a wheel which is attached thereto and which rolls against a retaining bar that runs alongside the weight along the weight's path of travel. The retaining bar is also used to wind the weight. To do so, the retaining bar is rotated around the rotational axis of the drive screw. This action forces the weight along a path defined by the helical threads of the drive screw. The retaining bar is formed as a helix around a column through which the weight drops.

Abstract: A gravity motor using the potential energy of an initial mass located at a relative height. This potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy. This gravity motor comprises a storage bin (26) able to contain a quantity of fragmented material (39) and having a base (28) with a first chute (30) to take the fragmented material (39) out of the base (28), a second chute (34) with an exit (58) and a guiding cylinder (32) of the exit (58), a wheel (60) with vanes (61) that rotate a rotor (46). While rotating, each vane (61) can collect a volume of the fragmented material (39) and act as a torque around a central axis, thus causing the rotation of the wheel around the central axis, at a velocity corresponding to the kinetic energy of the volume of the fragmented material (39). The rotor (46) comprises means for articulated fastening to a machinery part.

Abstract: Two unbalanced connectable systems are moving over the above two portions of their movement with different speed during the separation from one another.

Abstract: Two elements placing one into another and having different masses are connected with one another so that during one portion of their rotation they rotate jointly, and then when one of the elements reaches a break of its way the other element continues the same way rotation.

Abstract: Water driven robots are provided which can be used for moving different objects at different controlled directions and frequencies to obtain energy and power from the flow of a liquid, such as water. A container (10) contains a siphonic outlet which is capable of converting relatively low continuous flow of water, entering through its inlet (17), to a relatively high intermittent pulsating flow of water, ejected from its outlet (23). Such flow is used for moving the robot as follows: During each cycle, water fills the container so that its weight increases, causing the container to move down and move a pulley (65) or other object (73). When the container's liquid level reaches the inlet of the siphon, it rapidly drains and becomes lighter, thereby resulting in a return of the weight. Thus a continuous inflow of liquid causes the container to oscillate vertically and provides force, energy, and power for operating such robots, for controlling their motion, and for operating work loads connected to the robots.

Abstract: A high output power generator incorporating a weighted load member having a substantially circular base is disclosed. A structural support has an enclosure for receiving the weighted load member. Levers are disposed at the base of the enclosure and are operatively attached to a rotatable power shaft. A weighted member rolls the weighted load member, while in a tilted position, about the edge of its circular base so that the weighted load member presses on successive levers to rotate the power shaft.

Abstract: A buffer stop for an opening on a side-loading and side unloading furnace is mounted on a parallelogram linkage connected with a fixed support and is moved into position and out of position by the movement of a counterweight along a shaft on a member of the parallelogram linkage.

Abstract: A device for supporting a hanging plant and for slowly rotating it to expose different sides to sunlight. The device comprises a cord for attachment at one end to a hook or other fixed object and for attachment at the opposite end to the plant. The cord extends in length and winds in one direction in response to an increase in the weight of the plant by feeding of water and contracts and winds slowly in an opposite direction as the water evaporates from the plant.

Abstract: An improved power transfer device utilizes an input power source supplemented by an unbalanced weight assembly which increases the torque on an output shaft as a function of load associated with the device. The input shaft is provided with a drive gear in operable engagement with an internal toothed ring gear, and the ring gear is provided with a plurality of diametrically opposed, radial extensions to which weight support arms are pivotably attached. The remaining free ends of the weight support arms are attached to the outer extensions of a cruciform support and are further in parallel alignment with and fixedly secured to elongated weights, such securement being offset from a central portion of the weights. A difference in load between the input shaft and output shaft results in the ring gear shifting in an unbalanced manner relative to the output shaft so as to deliver an additional torque to the shaft through the shifting of the unbalanced weights.

Abstract: A combination linear bearing and force-generating mechanism comprising an outer frame attached to a first set of cams and an inner shaft attached to a second set of cams. Flexible pendulums connect and wrap around the first and second set of cams, the flexible pendulum being formed and constrained thereby to produce non-arcuate, linear mobility to the inner shaft.

Abstract: The present invention entails a weight driven rotary power generating apparatus that is designed to efficiently provide energy that can be harnessed and effectively utilized. Forming the weight driven rotary power generating apparatus of the present invention is a heavy flywheel rotatively mounted within a frame structure and including a plurality of radially extending and circumferentially spaced projectors or drive panels that extends from the flywheel. Peripherally disposed about said flywheel is a closed, off-axis weight track that includes a plurality of weights movable therein. Because of the off-axis orientation with respect to the flywheel, the track is oriented such that as the weights fall due to gravity through a falling run of said track, they engage said projectors projecting from said flywheel and act to drive said flywheel.

Abstract: An ice receptacle support for use in a refrigeration apparatus, such as a freezer, wherein ice bodies are stored in an upwardly opening receptacle. The receptacle is removably carried on a support which is swingably mounted by a front pair of links and a rear pair of links so as to be gravity biased forwardly against a small access door carried in the main door of the freezer. When the small access door is opened, the receptacle swings forwardly as a result of the forward gravity biasing thereof by the supporting link arrangement so as to place the receptacle automatically in an ice access position. The links are arranged to provide a controlled limited force of the gravity biasing so as to effectively avoid undesirable opening of the freezer doors by the gravity biasing force. The front pair of links may be pivotally connected to a front upper portion of the receptacle carrier and the rear pair of links may be pivotally connected to a lower rear portion thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending a mass and using the weight of said mass to slowly rotate it. The apparatus includes a housing and a shaft within the housing coupled to said housing by means of a spiral cam so that longitudinal movement of the shaft causes the shaft to rotate. The shaft is also coupled to the housing by damping means which limits the rotational speed of the shaft to some preselected rate.

Abstract: A container for plants is rotated as water is evaporated and respirated therefrom due to the interaction between a compression spring and linear-to-rotary motion mechanism. The compression spring is disposed between the container and a stop on a support shaft suspended from above wherein the support shaft has a spiral portion thereon and the container has a slot for receiving the spiral portion. As water evaporates, weight on the compression spring is reduced and the container rises upwardly on the shaft in relation to the stop on the shaft. As the container rises, it rotates slowly. In an alternative embodiment, the shaft is rigidly fixed to a base upon which the container rests and the container includes a soil containing pot which may move relative to the base. The compression spring is disposed between a stop on the shaft and the soil containing pot to bias the pot upwardly when there is no water therein so as to raise and rotate the pot with the linear-to-rotary motion mechanism as the water evaporates.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a pair of tanks, a pair of pistons, coupling means interconnecting the pair of pistons in balance, a closed chamber and a reservoir provided within each of the tanks and partitioned from each other by the piston, a nozzle disposed at one end of the closed chamber, a valve provided on each of the pistons, rotatable means and liquid feed channels. The nozzle, the rotatable means and the liquid feed channels are positioned substantially at the same level as or above the upper end of the reservoir in the tank to circulate the liquid. The apparatus generates rotational power with greatly reduced energy losses.

Abstract: A horticulture device is provided for rotating a plant as moisture transpires from the plant and evaporates from the container holding the plant. The device includes a spring which is linearly distorted due to gravity as the plant is watered and which is restored as the plant releases the water and the water evaporates from the container. The spring is connected to a motion converting mechanism that converts linear distortion of the spring to rotational motion which in turn is used to rotate the plant.

Abstract: A cylinder is arranged to pump hydraulic fluid into a pressure accumulator. The stored hydraulic fluid operates a hydraulic motor to drive an alternator to generate electric power. The cylinder may be a single acting cylinder having a piston rod depressed by the weight of passing traffic on a railroad track or highway, or the cylinder may be a double acting cylinder having a piston rod reciprocated by a windmill, whereby otherwise wasted energy is converted into productive energy.

Abstract: A rigid, hollow transparent ball has a figure therewithin. As the ball rotates, the figure is rotated by the mesh between a gear fixed to the figure and a gear fixed to the inner surface of the ball.

Abstract: A kinematic solar heliostat for reflecting solar energy onto a fixed target which uses a single drive to position reflected solar energy onto such target during daytime hours at any latitude and having a capability of automatically returning eastwardly each day to reflect such energy on the target the following day.

Abstract: A shaft-driven power device, such as an electric generator or pump, is mounted on a base which is subjected to fluctuating movements, such as those of waves in a body of water or those of an automotive vehicle. An input shaft at the upper end of the power device is connected by a rigid arm to an off-center weight located just slightly above the base. The weight may be adjustable and replaceable. The power device may be spring-mounted on the base.

Abstract: A plurality of translation rods are mounted in a cage for pivoting about a common axis and pass through the pivot axis, being at fixed circumferentially spaced positions but movable bidirectionally along their individual axes during rotation about the fixed axis shaft. Cam follower rods pivotably mounted on respective ends of the translation rods are slidable axially relative to their axis and through their pivot axis. The cam follower rods carry rotatable cam followers through tension springs, which normally maintain the cam followers at a predetermined distance from the cam follower rod pivot axis in the absence of cam follower contact with a fixed cam mounted in juxtaposition to the path of the rotation of the translation rods. The major surface of the fixed cam is generally at right angles to the direction of constant forces applied to respective ends of each translation rod.

Abstract: A powered wheel system wherein a rapidly rotating wheel carries weighted balls upwardly to load the downward side of a slower rotating power wheel to drive the same. The balls are unloaded at the bottom of the power wheel and then picked up by the rapidly rotating wheel and the cycle repeated.In another embodiment, the rapidly rotating wheel is driven by a connected drive-wheel, which carries a plurality of ball weights in an eccentric loop, inwardly on the upward side and outwardly in the downward side of such drivewheel as it rotates.The power wheel drives a flywheel which has reciprocably moveable weights mounted thereon, a plate with an eccentric guide path is provided which directs the weights inwardly on the upward side of the wheel and outwardly on the downward side of the wheel as the wheel rotates.