Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a supercapacitor composed of a cathode material, a gel electrolyte, and a zinc foil anode. In some embodiments, the cathode material, the gel electrolyte, and the zinc foil anode are in a multilayered configuration. In some embodiments, the cathode and anode materials provide load-bearing capability. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making a supercapacitor. In general, the method includes fabricating a cathode material, preparing a gel electrolyte, coating a zinc foil electrode with the gel electrolyte, and sandwiching the zinc foil electrode with the cathode material. In some embodiments, the sandwiching forms a multilayered configuration composed of the cathode material, the gel electrolyte, and the zinc foil anode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are MXene-aromatic thermosetting copolyester nanocomposites. In one aspect, the nanocomposites can be used to fabricate and/or coat artificial bone implants. In another aspect, the nanocomposites are biocompatible and/or nontoxic. Implants and coatings formed from the nanocomposites possess excellent compressive strength, hardness, and wear resistance in synovial fluid when compared to current implant coatings and materials.

Abstract: A syringe for injecting liquid medicine into a body, having its needle inside said syringe liquid holding barrel, pointed at one end of the syringe barrel which rests on user's skin when injecting, which end is sealed to hold the liquid inside the barrel of said syringe by a rubber like seal, through which seal said needle's sharp tip can exit when the needle is pressed towards the body via the other end of the barrel, which needle has conduit(s) near the other end of the needle to let said liquid into the inner tube of the needle to exit via said tip when the liquid is pressured as the needle is pushed into the user's body, which syringe can be prefilled during manufacturing, so that the syringe acts as a vial too, enabling self administration upon unpacking.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a metal oxide-coated nanofiber yarn. In some embodiments, the metal oxide-coated nanofiber yarn includes a plurality of twisted carbon nanofibers. In some embodiments, each twisted carbon nanofiber includes a porous hollow fiber. In some embodiments, each twisted carbon nanofiber includes metal oxide nanoparticles coated on a surface thereof. In some embodiments, an outer surface of each twisted carbon nanofiber, an inner surface of each twisted carbon nanofiber, and holes or channels of a main fiber skeleton of the plurality of twisted carbon nanofibers with the possibility of transferring a metal ion are covered by the metal oxide nanoparticles. In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to methods of making the metal oxide-coated nanofiber yarn. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a structural supercapacitor utilizing the metal oxide-coated nanofiber yarn.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing graphene-based materials includes (a) positioning graphite into an inner chamber of a rotatable housing of a rod mill. A plurality of elongate rigid rods are loosely positioned in the housing. In addition, the method includes (b) rotating the housing of the rod-mill after (a). Further, the method includes (c) rod milling the graphite with the rods during (b) to produce a first portion of the graphene-based materials and milled graphite. The first portion of the graphene-based materials include 30 layers or less of graphene and the milled graphite comprises more than 30 layers of graphene.

Abstract: Inside of Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes and the like can be Lit, preferably with LED Bars under or over the Shelves and or Cabinet walls. But powering said Bars by cabling requires boring holes in the cabinet to run cables, uses space and moving lit shelves easily inside the cabinet is difficult. One Solution is use of Power Band(s), with one, two, three or more Exposed power carrying Traces over said Cabinet wall(s), touched firmly by conductive Springs installed at one or both ends of each Bar to transmit power from to LED on same Bar. One end of said coil or strip Springs is attached to the Bar and another free to touch and press upon said Traces which are connected to and carry electricity from a power source. Easier lifting of LED and Lenses, easy fixing of Linear LED Bars to Dry Walls are also proposed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing graphene-based materials includes (a) positioning graphite into an inner chamber of a rotatable housing of a rod mill. A plurality of elongate rigid rods are loosely positioned in the housing. In addition, the method includes (b) rotating the housing of the rod-mill after (a). Further, the method includes (c) rod milling the graphite with the rods during (b) to produce a first portion of the graphene-based materials and milled graphite. The first portion of the graphene-based materials include 30 layers or less of graphene and the milled graphite comprises more than 30 layers of graphene.

Abstract: A cushioning module used to make various furniture such as mattresses, made of a matrix of cells, each cell made of typically a cuboid base supporting a typically cuboid top, made of a compressible and retractable material such as foam, which top has a smaller diameter than the base so that when said cells are tightly arranged, each top is apart from adjacent tops, enabling it to contract and retract spring like. Said matrix inside a bag which tightly embraces it from all sides and has an opening via which each cell can be removed and replaced. Pods can have a smoothing layer spread over said tops, means for fastening them together, carrying handle, stiffening pads along their lateral sides and a cover around their assembly. Cells can also be sacks filled with cotton, wool, dawn, foam bits or air which can be let out and re-filled.

Abstract: An Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer, that can have all of the features and capabilities of a smart phone and pocket computer combined and more, plus many other features such as hands free carrying, one-hand and desk free, walk & type, ready to use operation, a fast, multi finger, one or two hand keyboard with full set of large, soft touch keys, large bi-directional screen, photo cell pads and others, and that can be made disintegrable, reconfigurable, custom made, in particular to be a talking machine for speech challenged, an ear for deaf, a crime prevention device, computer remote control, translator, musical instrument and multi party game gadget, in addition to a thin earpiece, an ear borne music player, video player, radio and or TV.

Abstract: A preferred version of the Invention is a vehicle's auxiliary wheel, each preferably combined with a primary wheel, with a cross section appearing like a ski with a raised tip to run over road bumps, also to prevent the primary wheel to fall to the bottom of a road dip, and a tail to help said fall avoidance, so that the overall structure simulates or approximates a much larger wheel than the primary wheel. Said preferred version has a number of rollers arranged such that some are in front of a primary wheel towards the tip of said ski cross section and some are behind same primary wheel, all raised above the road surface when said surface is flat One variation is that said rollers have a pulley design where a belt runs around them creating a bulldozer wheel effect, for negotiating bumps and dips.

Abstract: The invention is a thin, light, touch sensitive, typically portable keyboard for an electronic device, which uses walls between most adjacent keys to prevent one finger activating more than intended key. This enables packing keys extremely close to each other, yet negligible chance of false activation. Round, hexagonal or wave shaped walls enable more keys for same working surface area, compared to square keys. Variations are detachable, externals, removable walls formed by a layer over the keyboard. Sizes can be from wrist worn watch like, credit card, cell phone, pocket and more. Foldable versions enable more keys for less stowage space.

Abstract: Disk Continuously Variable Transmission is a Disk based, semi or full Continuously Variable Transmission (DCVT) using a Roller engaging and rotating with the surface of a typically power Input Disk. The Roller is Geared to and rotates a power Output Arm. Sliding said Roller between Disk's Center and Circumference by a Control mechanism changes the relative rotation speeds of the Disk and Roller & Arm. Said engagement is by Friction or Teeth on Roller's body Geared to Dents across the Disk. Many techniques for making said Geared Slide smooth and Continuous are introduced. DCVT can be also constructed as a Differential dividing power between say left and right and or front and rear wheels of a car.

Abstract: People & Cargo Transit Systems & Vehicles (PCTSV), using Narrow Vehicles (NV), which can have the form of a Bus, Train, Tram, Maglev, Mono-Rail, even Car or Truck. A preferred version of which is Single Seat Wide, preferably a Bus type to need no Rail, using Dedicated Narrow Lanes adjacent to Curbside of existing intra-city streets or limits of inter-city roads. NV and Lane have Anti-Roll Over Means to stabilize such a narrow vehicle, which also eliminate NV Swaying even when NV is a Bus or Car with no inherent Sway Limiting. Being Ultra Narrow with No Sway and Running at Curbside results in Negligible or No Blocking of other vehicles by NV. Lane/Tack, Anti-Sway & Anti-Roll Structures all Allow being Run Over by other Traffic and have structures not to be damaged, thus can be crossed over at Crossroads and other entrances and exits along the Lane. NV has enough Doors and is Narrow, hence each Passenger can reach a seat or exit, with No Isle inside it to walk along.

Abstract: An Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer, that can have all of the features and capabilities of a smart phone and pocket computer combined and more, plus many other features such as hands free carrying, one-hand and desk free, walk & type, ready to use operation, a fast, multi finger, one or two hand keyboard with full set of large, soft touch keys, large bi-directional screen, photo cell pads and others, and that can be made disintegrable, reconfigurable, custom made, in particular to be a talking machine for speech challenged, an car for deaf, a crime prevention device, computer remote control, translator, musical instrument and multi party game gadget, in addition to a thin earpiece, an ear borne music player, video player, radio and or TV.

Abstract: The invention is a thin, light, touch sensitive, typically portable keyboard for an electronic device, which uses walls between most adjacent keys to prevent one finger activating more than intended key. This enables packing keys extremely close to each other, yet negligible chance of false activation. Round, hexagonal or wave shaped walls enable more keys for same working surface area, compared to square keys. Variations are detachable, externals, removable walls formed by a layer over the keyboard. Sizes can be from wrist worn watch like, credit card, cell phone, pocket and more. Foldable versions enable more keys for less stowage space.

Abstract: The invention is a transparent keyboard with translucent markings to show the functions of each key. It can rest over the screen of a computer, hand held device, smart phone or the like, without obstructing the screen or using it for marking the keys or reducing the size of the screen area that is used as a screen or monitor as against a keyboard. It can be made by translucent markings on existing touchscreen keyboards or a transparent layer over the touchscreen with translucent markings. It can be a transparent screen with programmable markings. It can be touch sensitive, yet use key layouts and sizes to prevent unintended key activation and ease multi finger typing.

Abstract: The inventions uses preferably dried fruits, makes them ready to use, by chopping, mixing with other fruits and/or produce, fortifying them, forming them into bites and/or bars, wrapping and packing them to make them easy to transport, store, shelf, label, purchase, carry, keep at home, carry in pocket, hold in hand, eat, with little waste or disposal, little or no need for refrigeration, etc. Also a method of moistening dried fruits to make them taste similar to fresh fruit, and fortification to increase nutritional value and other treatments are introduced. A substance laced fruit is introduced to promote fruit and enhance nutrition.

Abstract: The Invention introduces Methods and Systems to enable a Vendor to find Promoters for its Offers, by Vendor Introducing an Offer, preferably via a Website, preferably to a large Audience or Visitors, so that anyone who can promote the Offer can be a Promoter, Inviting Visitors to be a Promoter of said Offer, Providing the Criteria and or Lists to identify Approved, Preferred and Excluded Prospects, so that Promoters know if they have some affinity with any, do not waste effort on wrong Buyers, and to reduce the number of Prospects to deal with to manageable size, Providing Criteria for being a Promoter, so that Prospects are not crowded by ill qualified Promoters, If necessary, prequalifying Applicants to be Promoters, to eliminate any ill qualified Promoter, Recognizing a Promoter as Active once a Prospect confirms to be Interested in the Offer and that the Prospect considers said Promoter as Instrumental in said Interest, so that only those Promoters who have some influence on a Prospect are considered A

Abstract: The Application discloses People & Cargo Transit Systems & Vehicles (PCTSV), using Narrow Vehicles (NV), which can have the form of a Bus, Train, Tram, Maglev, Mono-Rail or even Car or Truck. A prefered version of which is Single Seat Wide or below 70 cm wide, preferably a Bus type to need no Rail, using Dedicated Narrow Lanes adjacent to Curbside of existing intra-city streets or limits of inter-city roads. Said NV and Lane have Anti-Roll Over Means to stablize such a narrow vehicle, which also eliminate NV Swaying even when NV is a Bus or Car with has no inherent Sway Limiting. Being Ultra Narrow with No Sway and Running at Curbside results in Negligible or No Blocking of other vehicles by NV.Said Lane/Tack, Anti-Sway & Anti-Roll Structures all Allow being Run Over by other Traffic and have structures not to be damaged, thus can be crossed over at Crossroads and other entrances and exits along said Lane.

Abstract: An Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer, that can have all of the features and capabilities of a smart phone and pocket computer combined and more, plus many other features such as hands free carrying, one-hand and desk free, walk & type, ready to use operation, a fast, multi finger, one or two hand keyboard with full set of large, soft touch keys, large bi-directional screen, photo cell pads and others, and that can be made disintegrable, reconfigurable, custom made, in particular to be a talking machine for speech challenged, an car for deaf, a crime prevention device, computer remote control, translator, musical instrument and multi party game gadget, in addition to a thin earpiece, an ear borne music player, video player, radio and or TV.