Abstract: An inflatable seal system with retractable load bearing feature providing sealing in the annulus between a ball inside a pipe, with minimal pressure applied to inflate the inflatable seal, by using a retractable load bearing construct to hold the ball in place against the high-pressure forces in the pipe.

Abstract: The Buoyancy engine is a machine that captures buoyancy forces on floats in a liquid column and converts it to rotational energy that can be used to drive other equipment or generate electricity. This invention uses separate systems for the float, drive system and valve mechanism to ensure energy extraction. Additionally, a gravity assist system returns liquid exhausted by valve operation to the liquid column to maintain a net energy gain.

Abstract: An Inflatable Seal System with Retractable Load Bearing Feature providing sealing in the annulus between a Ball inside a Pipe, with minimal pressure applied to inflate the inflatable seal, by using a retractable load bearing construct to hold the ball in place against the high-pressure forces in the pipe.

Abstract: The Plankz Buoyancy Engine is a machine that captures buoyancy forces on floats in a liquid column and converts it to rotational energy that can be used to drive other equipment or generate electricity. This invention uses separate ingenious systems for the float, drive system and valve mechanism to ensure optimal energy extraction. Additionally, a gravity assist system returns liquid exhausted by valve operation to the liquid column to maintain a net energy gain.

Abstract: A system which when switched on, automatically keeps a vehicle from rolling when the transmission is placed in the neutral position. The system frees a driver from having to manually activate a vehicle braking system in such a situation.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the production of metal parts by layered manufacturing starting from wire raw material comprising of the steps of; descaling of the wire; creating and maintaining a melt pool of the metal in a melt chamber; expelling controlled amounts of melt from the melt chamber in predetermined layer patterns, which solidify to form a desired object; managing the solidification parameters to achieve the deposit cross sections desired and depositing a removable support material to assist in maintaining the geometry of the desired metal deposit. Said apparatus is capable of higher production rate than other metal layered manufacturing systems available commercially and can be used for any metal alloy or non-metal material that can be supplied in wire form and that is within the melt capacity of this invention.