Abstract: A method and apparatus for a steam biomass reactor converts organic waste placed inside a sealed steam injected reactor to biogas (methane CH4 and carbon dioxide CO2). The amount of liquid introduced into the reactor can be minimized, increased methane and CO2 can be produced, and the methane produced can have higher Btu values as compared to methane produced in other reactors. Some embodiments provide a method of injecting steam into a sealed vessel that is loaded with organic waste and collecting the methane produced by accelerated decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the waste within the vessel. The steam accelerates the decomposition of the organic refuse, thereby enhancing the production of methane gas and CO2.

Abstract: An improved wind turbine system can have a generator or set of generators at the base of a tower and one or more sets of propeller hubs at the top of the tower. The sets of propeller hubs can be on opposite sides of the tower to account for the reduction in weight from having the generators at the base of the tower. The wind turbine system can have a conveyor system to move parts of the tower and/or the propeller hubs up and down to thereby reduce the height of the system for installation and maintenance purposes. Transmissions can be coupled to the propeller hubs to adjust the torque load on the turbines depending on the amount of wind. Additional generators can be connected to the propeller hub to increase the torque load.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a steam biomass reactor converts organic waste placed inside a sealed steam injected reactor to biogas (methane CH4 and carbon dioxide CO2). The amount of liquid introduced into the reactor can be minimized, increased methane and CO2 can be produced, and the methane produced can have higher Btu values as compared to methane produced in other reactors. Some embodiments provide a method of injecting steam into a sealed vessel that is loaded with organic waste and collecting the methane produced by accelerated decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the waste within the vessel. The steam accelerates the decomposition of the organic refuse, thereby enhancing the production of methane gas and CO2.

Abstract: A method of sequestering CO2, CO, NOx and/or other gases, including exhaust gases, into steam and injecting it into organic waste such as is found in landfills, biomass reactors, and the like. The steam enriched with CO2, CO, NOx and/or other gases injected into the landfill or biomass reactor can accelerate the decomposition/biodegradation of organic refuse within the trash prism to increase the production of methane gas and/or CO2.

Abstract: Gravity actuated door safety devices, which prevent injury to fingers and pet's tails, are provided. A swinging door safety device comprises a pair of spaced parallel bars connected to one another at one end by a crossbar. At the opposite end of each bar, a counterweight is provided. Each bar has a ring attached at a point between the first and second ends. With the rings mounted to oppositely facing door knobs such that the crossbar spans the leading edge of the door, gravity acting on the counterweight biases the device to rotate such that the bars extend outward from the leading edge and prevent closure of the door by contacting the door jamb. The device is manually rotatable to a position wherein the bars do not extend forward of the door leading edge in order to fully close the door. A sliding door safety device comprises a mounting bracket secured near the leading edge of the sliding door. A lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket and rotatable between a stop position and a retracted position.

Abstract: Gravity actuated door safety devices, which prevent injury to fingers and pet's tails, are provided. A swinging door safety device comprises a pair of spaced parallel bars connected to one another at one end by a crossbar. At the opposite end of each bar, a counterweight is provided. Each bar has a ring attached at a point between the first and second ends. With the rings mounted to oppositely facing door knobs such that the crossbar spans the leading edge of the door, gravity acting on the counterweight biases the device to rotate such that the bars extend outward from the leading edge and prevent closure of the door by contacting the door jamb. The device is manually rotatable to a position wherein the bars do not extend forward of the door leading edge in order to fully close the door. A sliding door safety device comprises a mounting bracket secured near the leading edge of the sliding door. A lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket and rotatable between a stop position and a retracted position.

Abstract: Gravity actuated door safety devices, which prevent injury to fingers and pet's tails, are provided. A swinging door safety device comprises a pair of spaced parallel bars connected to one another at one end by a crossbar. At the opposite end of each bar, a counterweight is provided. Each bar has a ring attached at a point between the first and second ends. With the rings mounted to oppositely facing door knobs such that the crossbar spans the leading edge of the door, gravity acting on the counterweight biases the device to rotate such that the bars extend outward from the leading edge and prevent closure of the door by contacting the door jamb. The device is manually rotatable to a position wherein the bars do not extend forward of the door leading edge in order to fully close the door. A sliding door safety device comprises a mounting bracket secured near the leading edge of the sliding door. A lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket and rotatable between a stop position and a retracted position.

Abstract: Gravity actuated door safety devices, which prevent injury to fingers and pet's tails, are provided. A swinging door safety device comprises a pair of spaced parallel bars connected to one another at one end by a crossbar. At the opposite end of each bar, a counterweight is provided. Each bar has a ring attached at a point between the first and second ends. With the rings mounted to oppositely facing door knobs such that the crossbar spans the leading edge of the door, gravity acting on the counterweight biases the device to rotate such that the bars extend outward from the leading edge and prevent closure of the door by contacting the door jamb. The device is manually rotatable to a position wherein the bars do not extend forward of the door leading edge in order to fully close the door. A sliding door safety device comprises a mounting bracket secured near the leading edge of the sliding door. A lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket and rotatable between a stop position and a retracted position.