Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle, and a method for operating a motor vehicle. The hybrid drive system includes an amplidyne-type generator and a counterpoise engine to provide the power required for charging the storage batteries and providing supplemental drive energy (acceleration) to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A hot swappable grill smoker element container assembly which allows for the changing of various wood elements without opening the smoker lid or allowing heat to escape. The ability to hot swap wood elements provides a method for chefs to create new and unique flavors in meats without the negative effects on the smoking process of opening the lid of the grill or smoker.

Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle, and a method for operating a motor vehicle. The hybrid drive system includes an amplidyne-type generator and a counterpoise engine to provide the power required for charging the storage batteries and providing supplemental drive energy (acceleration) to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and systems may include an engine having a crankshaft with a longitudinal axis and a plurality of pistons coupled to the crankshaft. The engine may also include a bore structure having surfaces that define a plurality of combustion chambers, wherein each combustion chamber contains a piston and the bore structure rotates about the longitudinal axis in response to piston displacement within the combustion chambers.

Abstract: Methods and systems may include an engine having a crankshaft with a longitudinal axis and a plurality of pistons coupled to the crankshaft. The engine may also include a bore structure having surfaces that define a plurality of combustion chambers, wherein each combustion chamber contains a piston and the bore structure rotates about the longitudinal axis in response to piston displacement within the combustion chambers.

Abstract: A method for advertising is provided. The method includes providing a user with an IP telephone device and providing phone service to the user through an IP network. A user profile is obtained from the user of the IP telephone device, and advertisements and advertiser user profile preferences are obtained from a plurality of advertisers. Based on a comparison of the user profile with the advertiser user profile preferences, advertisements are transmitted through the IP network to the IP telephone device, and the advertisements are delivered with the IP telephone device to the user. The phone service is subsidized based on an amount of the advertisements delivered by the IP telephone device. A system for advertising including an IP telephone device is also provided.

Abstract: A billboard apparatus is provided. The billboard apparatus includes a frame, a billboard display connected to the frame for providing information to a user, and a telephone connected to the frame in proximity to the billboard display. A method of advertising using a billboard apparatus is also provided.