Abstract: A utility pole includes one or more solar modules configured to collect solar energy and convert the solar energy to electromagnetic energy and a wireless device configured to receive the electromagnetic energy from the one or more solar modules and to transmit the electromagnetic energy therefrom.
Abstract: An inline skate and brake system including a plurality of skate wheels with a first braking surface and a plurality of brake members with a second brake surface and an actuation mechanism for causing movement of the brake element brake surfaces into and out of braking engagement with the brake surfaces of the wheels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 12, 2002
Inventors:
Gary M. Petrucci, Louis F. Polk, III, George D. Stickler