Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing building materials made of volcanic material includes gathering of molten volcanic material that is collected by catching the molten volcanic material after the molten volcanic material flows off an edge of land, cooling the volcanic material by immersing the mold containing the volcanic material into a body of ocean water, and shaping the volcanic material into shapes that may be used in construction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for manufacturing building materials made of volcanic material. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the gathering of molten volcanic material, cooling the volcanic material, and shaping the volcanic material into shapes that may be used in construction. As used herein, the term “lava” refers to any molten rock generated by geothermal energy and expelled through fractures in planetary crust. “Lava” shall also refer to “lava flow” and “molten volcanic material” as used herein. Lava flow is a moving outpouring of lava created during a non-explosive effusive eruption. While this application generally refers to “lava”, a person having ordinary skill in the art would understand that similar systems and methods may be applied with respect to volcanic material or molten rock that is collected from within the Earth's core and that has not erupted to the surface in a naturally occurring manner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable propulsion device including an upper defining an interior cavity configured to receive a human foot, a sole, one or more piezoelectric elements, and a plurality of plungers. The upper includes a bottom surface. The sole is coupled to that bottom surface. The one or more piezoelectric elements are disposed within the sole and configured to generate energy when the sole contacts a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric wearable device that simultaneously harvests and utilizes energy. In one embodiment, the present invention includes footwear having piezoelectric elements and a plurality of plungers on the outer sole thereof. In operation, the plungers act in alternate sequences such that a first set of rows retracts or rises off of the ground while a second set of rows extends or drops towards the ground. The piezoelectric elements include piezoelectric transducers, each having a sensor and a piezoelectric ceramic embedded therein. When activated, the sensor captures the electrical charge produced therefrom. Thereafter, the piezoelectric ceramic can convert the electric charge into energy, which is then stored and used to propel the footwear in any direction, wherein the wearer may control the direction via an external electronic device.

Abstract: A personalized rapid transit system incorporating an interconnected network of rails which are supported in a predetermined three dimensional pattern. A plurality of vehicles which are each adapted to carry at least one person and have a configuration which facilitates the removable nesting of vehicles when not in use are provided. Connection and drive apparatus is on each vehicle and is connected to the network of rails so that the vehicle is suspended from the rail network and is guided and supported thereby during travel and storage.