Abstract: A Wireless Electricity Distribution System (WEDS) and method is provided in the present invention. The apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits a microwave radiation beam towards a receiver. The transmitter includes a source of electricity, an electricity to microwave converter and a reflectarray antenna having a emitter horn and reflect aperture. The receiver includes a rectenna antenna providing a power conditioner. Alternatives include multiple beam transmitters, modular construction, intermediate relay redirectors, and simultaneous data over power transmissions.

Abstract: A Wireless Electricity Distribution System (WEDS) and method is provided in the present invention. The apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits a microwave radiation beam towards a receiver. The transmitter includes a source of electricity, an electricity to microwave converter and a reflectarray antenna having a emitter horn and reflect aperture. The receiver includes a rectenna antenna providing a power conditioner. Alternatives include multiple beam transmitters, modular construction, intermediate relay redirectors, and simultaneous data over power transmissions.

Abstract: A WPT system and apparatus for the WPT system is provided in the present invention. The apparatus includes: (i) a transmitter, and (ii) a receiver. The transmitter transmits microwave power towards the receiver. The transmitter includes a power generation source, a CP horn and an antenna reflect array aperture. The receiver includes a rectenna array aperture. The rectenna array aperture further includes a sub-array module, a DC power output and a power conditioner circuit. The power conditioner circuit further includes a plurality of rectenna elements. The one or more sub-array module couple to form the rectenna array aperture.

Abstract: A power distribution network is provided comprising ground-based microwave transmitters, receivers and microwave redirectors. The ground-based microwave transmitters have their own directional, focus and amplitude controllers for aiming a focused microwave beam at a microwave redirector. The microwave redirectors each have a receiving antenna and a plurality of transmitting antennae such that the redirectors transmit focused microwave beams to at least two different stations (for example, being either ground-based microwave receivers or other microwave redirectors).

Abstract: A power distribution network is provided comprising ground-based microwave transmitters, receivers and microwave redirectors. The ground-based microwave transmitters have their own directional, focus and amplitude controllers for aiming a focused microwave beam at a microwave redirector. The microwave redirectors each have a receiving antenna and a plurality of transmitting antennae such that the redirectors transmit focused microwave beams to at least two different stations (for example, being either ground-based microwave receivers or other microwave redirectors).

Abstract: A system and method of generating and distributing power includes one or more microwave power transmitters at locations on Earth adjacent natural fuel or power resources such as natural gas, oil, solid fuel, or geothermal energy. The fuel or energy source is converted into electricity on site, and the electricity is then converted into microwave power beams transmitted from the microwave power transmitter towards a redirector satellite in orbit about the Earth. The redirector satellite then sends one or more microwave beams to rectennas located in consumer nations at appropriate sites for feeding the power grid or to additional redirector satellites for directing to rectennas located on the far side of the Earth.

Abstract: A system and method of generating and distributing power includes one or more microwave power transmitters at locations on Earth adjacent natural fuel or power resources such as natural gas, oil, solid fuel, or geothermal energy. The fuel or energy source is converted into electricity on site, and the electricity is then converted into microwave power beams transmitted from the microwave power transmitter towards a redirector satellite in orbit about the Earth. The redirector satellite then sends one or more microwave beams to rectennas located in consumer nations at appropriate sites for feeding the power grid or to additional redirector satellites for directing to rectennas located on the far side of the Earth.

Abstract: A system and method of generating and distributing power includes one or more microwave power transmitters at locations on Earth adjacent natural fuel or power resources such as natural gas, oil, solid fuel, or geothermal energy. The fuel or energy source is converted into electricity on site, and the electricity is then converted into microwave power beams transmitted from the microwave power transmitter towards a redirector satellite in orbit about the Earth. The redirector satellite then sends one or more microwave beams to rectennas located in consumer nations at appropriate sites for feeding the power grid or to additional redirector satellites for directing to rectennas located on the far side of the Earth.

Abstract: A vehicle propulsion system for accelerating a vehicle along a desired travel path in the atmosphere, space, or aerospace includes a trail laying device for laying a trail of fuel along at least part of the desired travel path at high altitude. The vehicle itself has one or more inlets arranged to ingest fuel from the trail into a combustion chamber where the fuel is ignited and burnt to provide thrust before being expelled via an exhaust. The trail of fuel is laid in a similar manner to a condensation trail of a jet aircraft, but with suitable propellant additives for providing the desired fuel mixture to the trailing vehicle. The vehicle includes an auxiliary propulsion system for propelling the vehicle when outside the fuel trail.

Abstract: A system for transmitting microwaves to one or more receiver assemblies comprises an array of separate microwave transmitting assemblies for emitting a plurality of microwave beams, the array being arranged to apparently fill a radiating aperture of predetermined shape and size when viewed from the direction of a receiver assembly, and a phase controlling assembly associated with the microwave transmitting assemblies for controlling the relative phase of the emitted beams to form at least one composite shaped microwave beam directed to at least one receiver assembly. The receiver assembly is located in the near field of the microwave beam. The transmitting assemblies are each associated with separate power sources comprising solar power collecting assemblies. In one arrangement the transmitting system is on the moon and the or each receiver assembly is on Earth.

Abstract: A multi-use launch system comprises a plurality of different modules releasably securable together into a plurality of different possible launch configurations. The modules include an at least partially expendable, unmanned first stage unit which is capable of single-stage-to-orbit operations on its own carrying internal or external payloads, or as part of a multi-stage-to-orbit system for higher payload capacity launches. The first stage unit is demountably securable to other first stage units, unpowered cargo-carrying units, and/or manned space vehicles. The first stage unit may be completely expendable after launch.

Abstract: A system for transmitting microwaves to one or more receiver assemblies comprises an array of separate microwave transmitting assemblies for emitting a plurality of microwave beams, the array being arranged to apparently fill a radiating aperture of predetermined shape and size when viewed from the direction of a receiver assembly, and a phase controlling assembly associated with the microwave transmitting assemblies for controlling the relative phase of the emitted beams to form at least one composite shaped microwave beam directed to at least one receiver assembly. The receiver assembly is located in the near field of the microwave beam. The transmitting assemblies are each associated with separate power sources comprising solar power collecting assemblies. In one arrangement the transmitting system is on the moon and the or each receiver assembly is on Earth.

Abstract: A two position float arm for regulating two water levels in water level control systems that are controlled by a float connected to a inlet water valve by a rod. The rod is replaced by a first member (22) hinged to a second member (28). The first member (22) is screwed into the inlet water valve boss while the second member (28) is screwed into the float boss. A sleeve (34) slides over the hinge, locking the first member (22) and second member (28) in line and establishing a first water level. The sleeve (34) may be slid away from the hinge allowing the second member (28) and the attached float to rise to a higher position relative to the first member (22) and thus establish a second water level. The sleeve (34) is maintained in the locked position by a spring. The sleeve is pulled away from the hinge by a cable attached to a knob or a lever.

Abstract: An aerospace vehicle having multiple propulsion systems on a relatively rotatable flying wing capable of takeoff and subsequent landing with intermediate space flight in the manner of a conventional aircraft and rocket, respectively, comprising an elongated wing member having internal passenger and crew, cargo and fuel storage compartments. A plurality of propulsion systems are distributed about the wing member for providing thrust and aerodynamic control. The vehicle also includes rotating means for controlling the direction of the thrust of the propulsion systems relative to the longitudinal axis of the wing whereby to rotate the wing member relative to the direction of flight. The vehicle takes off and lands with the longitudinal wing axis being transverse to the direction of thrust and therefore to the flight direction in a manner similar to that of conventional aircraft.

Abstract: A space transporation system comprises several different modular units usable in a plurality of different configurations for different payloads and space missions. The units include a first stage unit for providing primary propulsive force during launch, a payload carrying unit, which may be an orbital vehicle or simple payload canister, and an auxiliary propulsion unit for providing additional power either during launch or space flight. The units are all demountably securable together, and preferably all include aerodymanic devices such as fixed or swing wings for a controlled return to Earth. The first stage unit can act either as a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle carrying internal or external payload, or as the first stage of a multiple stage launch configuration including a payload unit and auxiliary propulsion units.