Abstract: A system for separating oxygen from air operates at a pressure less than atmospheric. The oxygen separation system includes an entry port for ambient air, and at least two separate exhaust ports through which separate exhaust streams are drawn by separate suction sources. The oxygen separation system further includes a low-energy ionization portion that favors creation of molecular oxygen ions, and a higher-energy portion disposed between the ionization portion and one of the exhaust ports. A plurality of gas-permeable electrodes are charged to different voltages to provide the different portions inside the separator. An exhaust stream taken from the anode side of the separator is enriched in oxygen relative to ambient air.

Abstract: A system for separating a gaseous constituent from a gaseous mixture includes a substantially sealed passageway extending between a first exhaust port and a second exhaust port. An entry port for a gas mixture to be separated opens into the passageway. At least three gas-permeable electrodes are disposed across the passageway at intervals. The electrodes divide the passageway into multiple sections. Each section is bounded at opposing ends by an electrode, and the sections are disposed in serial fashion through at least a portion of the passageway. A high-voltage static electric field may be applied to opposing electrodes of one or more sections. When voltage is so applied, gas may be drawn through a static electric field in one or more sections, by applying suction to the exhaust ports.

Abstract: An enhanced engine for improving output torque and a power distribution system for feeding power to the engine. In an embodiment, the engine comprises a central shaft, a plurality of armatures, and a plurality of motors. The central shaft is adapted to rotate about an axis. The armatures are coupled to the central shaft and extend radially therefrom. The motors are coupled to respective armatures, each of the motors having a respective shaft and a propeller affixed to an end of each respective shaft. Each propeller is driven to rotation by operation of the respective motor. The rotating propellers drive air movement, thereby providing a torque that causes the central shaft to rotate with a tangential force corresponding to the weight of the rotating mass multiplied by the length of the armatures providing a flywheel effect that yields horsepower greater than the sum of the horsepower of each motor.

Abstract: A system for separating oxygen from air operates at a pressure less than atmospheric. The oxygen separation system includes an entry port for ambient air, and at least two separate exhaust ports through which separate exhaust streams are drawn by separate suction sources. The oxygen separation system further includes a low-energy ionization portion that favors creation of molecular oxygen ions, and a higher-energy portion disposed between the ionization portion and one of the exhaust ports. A plurality of gas-permeable electrodes are charged to different voltages to provide the different portions inside the separator. An exhaust stream taken from the anode side of the separator is enriched in oxygen relative to ambient air.

Abstract: A system for conditioning intake air for an internal combustion engine includes an oxygen separation system. The oxygen separation system includes an entry port for ambient air, and at least two separate exhaust ports through which separate exhaust streams are drawn by separate suction sources. The oxygen separation system further includes a plurality of gas-permeable electrodes that are charged to provide a high-voltage static electric field inside the separator. An exhaust stream taken from the anode side of the separator is enriched in oxygen relative to ambient air. This oxygen-enriched stream is provided to an internal combustion engine for use in combusting fuel.

Abstract: A system for separating a gaseous constituent from a gaseous mixture includes a substantially sealed passageway extending between a first exhaust port and a second exhaust port. An entry port for a gas mixture to be separated opens into the passageway. At least three gas-permeable electrodes are disposed across the passageway at intervals. The electrodes divide the passageway into multiple sections. Each section is bounded at opposing ends by an electrode, and the sections are disposed in serial fashion through at least a portion of the passageway. A high-voltage static electric field may be applied to opposing electrodes of one or more sections. When voltage is so applied, gas may be drawn through a static electric field in one or more sections, by applying suction to the exhaust ports.

Abstract: A system for conditioning intake air for an internal combustion engine includes an oxygen separation system. The oxygen separation system includes an entry port for ambient air, and at least two separate exhaust ports through which separate exhaust streams are drawn by separate suction sources. The oxygen separation system further includes a plurality of gas-permeable electrodes that are charged to provide a high-voltage static electric field inside the separator. An exhaust stream taken from the anode side of the separator is enriched in oxygen relative to ambient air. This oxygen-enriched stream is provided to an internal combustion engine for use in combusting fuel.

Abstract: A continuous process for separating a gaseous constituent from a gaseous mixture comprises continuous and concurrent steps of: (a) introducing the gaseous mixture through an entry port into an enclosed ionization chamber; (b) ionizing the gaseous mixture between oppositely charged electrodes (i.e., an anode and a cathode) of static polarity; (c) pumping the gaseous constituent out of a space between the anode and the cathode through a first passage adjoining a selected one of the anode or the cathode; and (d) pumping the balance of the gaseous mixture out of the space between the anode and cathode through a second passage adjoining the anode/cathode of opposite polarity. The ionization chamber comprises an anode and a cathode separated by a volume for containing the gaseous mixture. Ions of a gaseous constituent are drawn towards one of the anode or cathode of opposite polarity to the ions, and away from the other anode or cathode of same polarity to the ions.

Abstract: A system for separating a gaseous constituent from a gaseous mixture includes an ionization chamber, suction plenums separated from the chamber by an anode or a cathode, suction pumps for drawing gas from the plenums, and a throttle valve for controlling the entry of gas into the ionization chamber so as to maintain the chamber at a pressure less than atmospheric. The ionization chamber is bounded by an anode and a cathode, which are separated by a volume for containing the gaseous mixture. When the electrodes are oppositely charged, ions of a gaseous constituent are drawn towards the electrode of opposite polarity to the ions, and away from the other electrode. As ions approach the electrodes, they are collected and sucked though exhaust ports by the pumps.