Abstract: Fire extinguishing apparatuses for use in fighting forest fires and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, pressurized fire extinguishing and suppression apparatuses for use in fighting forest fires and prevention of damage and destruction to homes and other structure are provided that can dispense a spray of liquid, such as water, in a 360° radius. Methods related to the manufacture and use of the fire extinguishing apparatuses disclosed herein are also provided.

Abstract: An electric vehicle is provided that can include a first generator configured to generate electric power when the electric vehicle is moving at or above a first speed and a second generator configured to generate electric power when the electric vehicle is moving below the first speed or standing at a stop. The electric vehicle can include a main electric motor that is configured to receive electric power from the first generator when the electric vehicle is moving at or above the first speed and from the second generator when the electric vehicle is moving below the first speed. The electric vehicle can also comprise an auxiliary electric motor in communication with the second generator, wherein, activation of the auxiliary electric motor causes the second generator to generate electric power. The electric vehicle can further comprise one or more batteries configured to supply electric power to the auxiliary electric motor.

Abstract: An electric vehicle is provided that can include a first generator configured to generate electric power when the electric vehicle is moving at or above a first speed and a second generator configured to generate electric power when the electric vehicle is moving below the first speed or standing at a stop. The electric vehicle can include a main electric motor that is configured to receive electric power from the first generator when the electric vehicle is moving at or above the first speed and from the second generator when the electric vehicle is moving below the first speed. The electric vehicle can also comprise an auxiliary electric motor in communication with the second generator, wherein, activation of the auxiliary electric motor causes the second generator to generate electric power. The electric vehicle can further comprise one or more batteries configured to supply electric power to the auxiliary electric motor.

Abstract: A trailer locking device adapted to be fixedly inserted into the cup of a trailer hitch. The locking device, which can be in the shape of a ball, includes an outer shell made from a plurality of movable plates. Once inserted into the cup of a trailer hitch, a locking mechanism is used to separate or otherwise move the plates apart in order to expand the size of the outer shell. Once locked into position, the trailer locking device becomes lodged within the cup of the trailer hitch preventing a trailer in association with the trailer hitch from being stolen.