Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.

Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.

Abstract: A laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles includes a liquid crystal polymer fiber layer, a polyimide layer secured to the liquid crystal polymer fiber layer; and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer secured to the polyimide layer. The layers are secured to one another with a polyurethane adhesive. Adjacent laminates may be secured to one another by a PVDF cover tape on the exterior surfaces and a structural tape on the interior surfaces. The structural tape includes a liquid crystal polymer fiber layer and a polyimide layer to ensure the integrity of the vehicle. An alternative material may include a liquid crystal polymer fiber layer and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer disposed on both sides of the liquid crystal polymer fiber layer.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are provided that can overcome the shortcomings of traditional golf course positioning systems by utilizing impulse radio technology to obtain golf related information that can be used by one or more users. For instance, golfers may use the golf related information to help them make informed decisions while playing golf on the golf course. And, golf trainers can use the golf related information associated with a particular golfer to help that golfer improve their game. In addition, golf course personnel can use the golf related information to help manage and increase the profitability of the golf course. Moreover, golf businesses can use the golf related information to help them verify the accuracy of advertising claims made by their competitors. These are just some of the uses and advantages of the present invention.

Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.

Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable people (e.g., broadcasters, fans, trainers, jockeys) to track a position of a horse as it moves around a race track and/or to enable people to monitor one or more vital signs of the moving horse. The present invention may also be used track and/or monitor other animals such as dogs and people.

Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable people (e.g., mechanics, fans, broadcasters, drivers) to track a position of a vehicle as it moves around a race track and/or to enable people to monitor an engine, transmission system, braking system and other vehicular parameters of the moving vehicle.

Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the capabilities of impulse radio technology to overcome the shortcomings of conventional house arrest monitoring systems. One embodiment of the present invention enables monitoring personnel (e.g., police officers, parole officers) to determine whether a person under house arrest and carrying an electronic monitor stays within their home. Another embodiment of the present invention enables monitoring personnel to determine whether a person under house arrest and carrying an electronic monitor is located within their home and/or also enables monitoring personnel to monitor the vital signs of that person.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to overcome the shortcomings in conventional prison monitoring systems. Basically, the present invention enables prison personnel to track the movements of a prisoner and/or monitor the vital signs of a prisoner using impulse radio technology that is well suited for a prison environment.

Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize impulse radio technology to enable a farmer to accurately track a position of an object (e.g., farm equipment, farm animal, farm employee) as the object moves around a farm and/or to enable a farmer to monitor a variety of parameters associated with the moving farm equipment. In addition, the system, electronic monitor and method can utilize impulse radio technology to help control either remotely or automatically one or more pieces of farm equipment.

Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize impulse radio technology to alert medical personnel when a patient needs medical assistance. In addition, the present invention includes a system, electronic monitor and method that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable medical personnel to monitor one or more vitals signs of a patient and/or to enable medical personnel to determine a current a position of a patient in a building such as a hospital, nursing home or their home.

Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.

Abstract: A continuous mining machine includes a main frame mounted on tracks for mobility, a cutter head mounted on a subframe which is adapted to be moved toward and away from the front of the main frame, a conveyor to collect mined material and convey it to the rear of the main frame, and a roof bolter supported on the main frame adjacent the front thereof, whereby, as the sub-frame is moved away from the front of the main frame and the cutter head mounted thereon operates to cut material to be mined, thereof bolter is simultaneously operated to perform roof bolting operations close to the face of the mine.

Abstract: The manifold hydrogen generator units for automotive I. C. engines are intended to provide a supplementary hydrogen fuel supply for conventional automotive I. C. engines, in addition to any primary fuel including gasoline, gasohol or hydrogen.The hydrogen is produced in a three stage process starting with the conversion of water to steam by means of multiple coils of copper tubing closely fitted to the exhaust manifold(s) of the I. C. engine. The steam is directed into one or two reactor cylinders containing rotating wire brushes axially disposed within the reactor cylinder(s) which remove a portion of the oxygen through progressive oxidation of the iron wire brushes. Periodic forced purging of the wire brushes is provided by combined aeration and vibrating of the rotating brushes.A final reforming stage of the partially reformed steam/hydrogen flow is obtained by steel wool packs which are periodically replaced.

Abstract: The suspended, hot box solar collector is designed to provide approximately double area solar insolation on to a closed, truncated triangular structure which is double-glazed and insulated to collect and store solar heat energy for hot air space heating.Direct solar radiation is collected through sloped front, bottom and top double-glazed windows, with reflected solar rays received through the same windows by means of fixed, highly reflective surfaces of about the same corresponding total surface area.Solar radiation collection in three planes, both direct and reflected will produce very high temperatures with the storage of a portion of this heat energy within thermal storage compartments within the unit.The suspended, hot box unit is designed for both winter time space heating and summer-time photovoltaic/electric power generation, for both back yard and flat roof top installations.

Abstract: The variable speed condensing steam turbine is a simplified and effective steam expander which is built mainly of simple, low-cost sheet metal parts and is designed to provide a variable speed/torque output range.The turbine concept is based on the past Tesla turbine principle of equally spaced rotor discs to provide a long helical path for steam expansion with high operating efficiency and minimum friction. Unlike the cylindrical Tesla turbine this unit is in conical form with uniformly varying diameter discs used to provide a variable speed/torque power output range.A further purpose of having a uniform conical housing and uniformly increasing diameter discs is to achieve maximum steam expansion which will lead to rapid steam condensation, or a precondensation condition for the expended steam passing through the conical turbine.

Abstract: The wind conversion lattice array, with multiple, mini-turbo/generator modules consists of multiple miniature turbine wind generator modules which are uniformly mounted on an open lattice-like framework structure on a building rooftop or other suitable raised structure.The identical turbine impellers are multi-vaned units of about 6 inches to ten inches in diameter, and directly coupled to matching miniature D.C. electric generators or dynamo os located directly above each turbine impeller. Each of the turbo/generator modules is mounted on the horizontal members of the lattice framework structure.Any number of turbo/generator modules may be utilized on the lattice framework, up to about one hundred units for practicality, with the framework oriented in any direction to suit rooftop conditions. The framework is hinged at the base for quick lowering during violent storm conditions, and held in an upright position by folding, diagonal arms.

Abstract: The convertible, modular tri-mode solar conversion system provides two primary heating modes, -both hot water and hot air for winter time operation, with conversion to one secondary mode for electric power generation and air conditioning during summertime operation.The tri-mode solar conversion system utilizes linear parabolic concentrators for converting solar energy to hot water/steam, hot air, and heat engine/electric power generation for nearly all year round operation with improved overall cost-effectiveness.Wintertime hot water is provided within a conventional focal piping line with hot air produced through a thin plastic duct which is concentric to the focal piping. The thin plastic duct is supported by thin, spirally wound wire coils with uniformly located, radial struts fastened to both the focal piping and the wire coils.Summertime air conditioning and electric power are provided from both the focal piping steam and the hot air flow by way of a simple Rankine cycle heat engine loop.

Abstract: The dual conversion, steam and electric solar power system is aimed at attaining an optimum cost/effective balance between arrays of direct electric conversion solar cells, and an indirect steam-to-electric solar power system.The concentration panels for the system consist of the previously disclosed four quadrant, two dimensional type of concentration panel with higher side concave extensions to provide concentration ratios up to 35:1.A continuous flash boiler pipe serves as the base conversion means, with a box-form array of solar cells mounted at the cold water entrance end of the pipe(s). The entering cold water dissipates heat from the solar cells while pre-heating the water for the subsequent section of the flash boiler pipe exposed section.The solar panel width to focal zone width is between 22:1 and 28:1.

Abstract: The permanent magnet wheel drive consists of two basic magnetic components, one large driven flat wheel containing a uniform series of identical magnet segments, and a second magnetic driving means comprising multiple oscillating magnetic couples of opposite identical magnet segments.The magnetic mechanism simulates the action of a clock escapement mechanism in that the oscillating magnet couples uniformly oscillates between the wheel magnet segments to induce continuous wheel rotation.All of the multiple oscillating magnet couples are oscillated by a motor(s) driven eccentric through a suitable gear reduction unit. The small D. C. motor(s) are powered by multiple arrays of silicon solar photovoltaic cells at some convenient rooftop location.