Abstract: A composite acoustic damping batten suitable for interposition between first and second building elements, the composite acoustic damping batten comprising at least two resilient portions, each resilient portion comprising a first face and a second face, the first and second resilient portions of the at least two resilient portions being conjoined such that the first face of the first resilient portion and second face of the second resilient portion are spaced apart from each other forming opposing external surfaces of the composite acoustic damping batten; wherein the first face of the first resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the first building material; and the second face of the second resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the second building material.

Abstract: A solar power generation apparatus includes a stationary horizontal base. A stator is housed in the base, and a vertical column extends upward from the base. A conical-shaped rotor is rotatingly coupled at its apex to the column, while its base is near the stator. The rotor comprises an array of photovoltaic cells positioned on a surface of the rotor, wherein each cell converts light energy received from a light source to a direct current voltage, and an array of magnets positioned at a perimeter of the base of the rotor, wherein the magnets are electrically coupled to and receive direct current voltage from a respective cell. The rotating of the rotor past the stator converts the direct current voltage present at the array of magnets into an alternating current voltage.

Abstract: A solar power generator with lens to receive radiant energy from the sun, a drive shaft positioned near the lens, and a motor coupled to rotate the drive shaft. Solar modules are coupled to the drive shaft, such that as the drive shaft rotates, each module receives radiant energy as it rotates by the lens and produces a voltage signal. A first circuit coupled to a first subset of the solar modules receives their voltage signals and produces therefrom a first DC voltage square wave. A second circuit coupled to a second subset of the solar modules receives their voltage signals subset and produces a second DC voltage square wave. The second circuit is electrically coupled to the first circuit such that the first DC voltage square wave and the second DC voltage square wave are combined to produce a combined DC voltage signal.

Abstract: A composite acoustic damping batten suitable for interposition between first and second building elements, the composite acoustic damping batten comprising at least two resilient portions, each resilient portion comprising a first face and a second face, the first and second resilient portions of the at least two resilient portions being conjoined such that the first face of the first resilient portion and second face of the second resilient portion are spaced apart from each other forming opposing external surfaces of the composite acoustic damping batten; wherein the first face of the first resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the first building material; and the second face of the second resilient portion is configured for securable contacting engagement with the second building material.

Abstract: An acoustic damping building material (100) comprising an acoustic damping layer (118) secured to at least a portion of a substrate (110). The acoustic damping layer comprises at least two media wherein the at least two media are configured such that the acoustic damping layer comprises at least one direct energy transmission pathway and at least one indirect energy transmission pathway through the acoustic damping layer to the substrate.

Abstract: An acoustic damping building material (100) comprising an acoustic damping layer (118) secured to at least a portion of a substrate (110). The acoustic damping layer comprises at least two media wherein the at least two media are configured such that the acoustic damping layer comprises at least one direct energy transmission pathway and at least one indirect energy transmission pathway through the acoustic damping layer to the substrate.

Abstract: A solar power generation apparatus includes a stationary horizontal base. A stator is housed in the base, and a vertical column extends upward from the base. A conical-shaped rotor is rotatingly coupled at its apex to the column, while its base is near the stator. The rotor comprises an array of photovoltaic cells positioned on a surface of the rotor, wherein each cell converts light energy received from a light source to a direct current voltage, and an array of magnets positioned at a perimeter of the base of the rotor, wherein the magnets are electrically coupled to and receive direct current voltage from a respective cell. The rotating of the rotor past the stator converts the direct current voltage present at the array of magnets into an alternating current voltage.

Abstract: A light energy collection apparatus, comprising a one or more concentrating optics to transfer light energy from a source of the light energy to a target of the light energy. A substrate having a photovoltaic cell (PVC) deposited thereon is the target. The PVC is to collect the light energy to be transferred from the one or more concentrating optics. A central drive axle is coupled to the substrate and a motor is coupled to the central drive axle to rotate the central drive axle about a fixed axis to position the substrate, and thereby the PVC, near the one or more concentrating optics to collect the light energy to be transferred therefrom.

Abstract: A communications infrastructure, comprising an energy transfer medium transmitting a sine wave of a first frequency. A first coil is placed proximate the energy transfer medium and a power source coupled to the first coil selectively charges the first coil with a first voltage of a first polarity in a first instance and then selectively charges the first coil with a second voltage of opposite polarity in a second instance to generate a first three dimensional spatial fractalized voltage sample. The first sample is mapped to a symbol of a set of symbols and coded into the sine wave by virtue of the first coil being proximate the energy transfer medium.

Abstract: A communications infrastructure, comprising an energy transfer medium transmitting a sine wave of a first frequency. A first coil is placed proximate the energy transfer medium and a power source coupled to the first coil selectively charges the first coil with a first voltage of a first polarity in a first instance and then selectively charges the first coil with a second voltage of opposite polarity in a second instance to generate a first three dimensional spatial fractalized voltage sample. The first sample is mapped to a symbol of a set of symbols and coded into the sine wave by virtue of the first coil being proximate the energy transfer medium.

Abstract: A system, method or apparatus that aids the management of electronic bankruptcy case related filings in a variety of court districts is provided. An exemplary system electronically receives bankruptcy case related proof of claim data or transfer of claim data from various loan or mortgage service providers. The received data may be reviewed, edited, standardized, audited and/or confirmed as being ready for transformation, according to predetermined court requirements, into proof of claim or transfer of claim electronic documents appropriate for filing with a selected court. An exemplary system may then electronically file, in a user originated or automated manner, such electronic documents via a selected court's electronic interface, receive an electronic filing receipt indicative of a successful filing therefore, and report such success electronic filing to the appropriate loan or mortgage service provider.