Abstract: A sustainable torque system for providing torque or energy without the need of a combustible engine, or batteries as a continuing/ongoing energy source. The sustainable torque system may be used to propel or to drive a generator for power, or a combination of both, but not limited to the afore-mentioned. One embodiment consists of an initial power source that is connected by conductive material to an electric motor hydraulic pump system which connects via tubing to a directional flow valve which connects via tubing to a cylinder. The cylinder is connected mechanically to a rotary transmission which converts the linear strokes of the cylinder into rotational energy. A generator is connected mechanically to the rotary transmission in which the generator creates power. The generator is connected by conductive material back to the electric motor hydraulic pump system. The initial power source may now be disengaged, as the sustainable torque system is running on power from the generator.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses, methods and systems to monitor the performance of one or more mass flow controllers that supply gases to deposition, etching, and other manufacturing processes. A bypass loop is provided in fluid connection from either the process line or the vent line. In the bypass loop is a flow detector, such as a digitized mass flow controller. The flow detector takes one or more measurements of flow of gas from a mass flow controller, and data from such one or more measurements is used to provide information about the accuracy and/or precision of the mass flow controller. Also disclosed are ways to correct for back pressure or back vacuum in the process line.

Abstract: A shoelace binder system for alleviating the repetitive process of tying shoelaces. The shoelace binder system includes a main body, an upper member attached to the main body, a button slidably positioned within the main body, a pair of receiver openings extending through the main body and the upper member for receiving a two distal portions of the shoelace, a compression spring between the button and the main body, and a pair of upper side members connected to a pair of lower members forming a pair of side openings for receiving the distal portions of the shoelace. The button has a pair side recesses that slide about a pair of corresponding stoppers thereby selectively engaging a portion of the shoelace there between when the button is released thereby preventing the release of the shoelace from the receiver openings.

Abstract: A spokeless bicycle system for providing a bicycle that does not have spokes within the wheels. The inventive device includes a frame having a seat structure and handle bars, a rear bracket having rear bearings within that rotatably engages a rear wheel, a front bracket having front bearings within that rotatably engages a front wheel, and a drive train that engages the rear wheel for driving the rear wheel. The rear rim of the rear wheel includes a rear groove that receives the plurality of rear bearings. The rear rim of the rear wheel includes a rear gear that is engaged by a drive sprocket from the drive train. The front rim of the front wheel includes a front groove that receives the plurality of front bearings.