Abstract: A conductorless charging and power system for electronic appliances and method for communicating power to a power receiver employing wireless energy transmission are disclosed. The remote charging system includes a power transmission unit, which transmits energy as a directional power beam, and a power receiver system that receives the transmitted energy. The power receiver system is preferably incorporated in an appliance and includes an energy receptor capable of receiving the wireless power beam and transferring the energy from the beam to an energy storage device included in the appliance. The power transmission unit receives and tracks a power request signal from the power receiver system to track the power receiver system location during energy transmission. Data streams may be incorporated into the wireless signals of the remote charging system, allowing the remote charging system to function as a communications pathway as well as a power delivery system.

Abstract: An automobile catalytic converter that utilizes the energy of the exothermic reactions that take place in the catalysis substrate to produce electrical energy with a thermoelectric generator. On vehicle cold start, the thermoelectric generator is used as a heat pump to heat the catalyst substrate to reduce the time to catalyst light-off. In this way, the catalytic converter comes up to operating temperature more rapidly, reducing the amount of pollutant emissions at vehicle start-up.

Abstract: A power system and method for communicating power to a power receiver employing wireless energy transmission. The power system includes a power transmission unit, which transmits energy as a directional power beam, and a power receiver system which receives the transmitted energy. The power receiver system is preferably incorporated in a surface vehicle and includes a receptor capable of receiving a wireless energy beam and transferring the electrical energy to the storage device. The power receiver system further includes a translocator for transmitting a communication signal to the power transmission unit corresponding to the location of the power receiver system and thereby activating the power transmission unit. The power transmission unit receives and locks onto the signal and preferably tracks the power receiver system location during energy transmission. The communication signal is transmitted until the energy is no longer needed by the power receiver system.

Abstract: A conductorless charging and power system for electronic appliances and method for communicating power to a power receiver employing wireless energy transmission are disclosed. The remote charging system includes a power transmission unit, which transmits energy as a directional power beam, and a power receiver system that receives the transmitted energy. The power receiver system is preferably incorporated in an appliance and includes an energy receptor capable of receiving the wireless power beam and transferring the energy from the beam to an energy storage device included in the appliance. The power transmission unit receives and tracks a power request signal from the power receiver system to track the power receiver system location during energy transmission. Data streams may be incorporated into the wireless signals of the remote charging system, allowing the remote charging system to function as a communications pathway as well as a power delivery system.

Abstract: A quick charge battery with thermal management is described which includes a cooler preferably disposed at least partially within the battery to transfer thermal energy. The cooler may comprise a thermoelectric generator, a microcooler, a heat pipe or combinations of the above. The cooler is capable of cooling the battery and in some embodiments selectively heating the battery to a minimum temperature level. The cooler functions to cool the battery and thereby minimizes thermal build-up produced by rapid charging of the battery.

Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing at least two separate components, comprising: at least two containers for separately containing one component of the at least two separate components to be mixed, each container of the at least two containers having an opening; a nozzle assembly having an inlet portion communicating with each opening of each container, the nozzle assembly defining a mixing chamber communicating with the inlet portion, and a discharge outlet communicating with the mixing chamber; a mixing element disposed in the mixing chamber, the mixing element having a shank defining a longitudinal axis thereof, the mixing element having a plurality of mixing portions along the longitudinal axis of the shank, each mixing portion of the plurality of mixing portions being separated by a space, each mixing portion having at least two extensions, each extension extending radially outwardly from the shank and extending along a length of each mixing portion in spiral form relative to the longitudinal axis, the a

Abstract: A method of making a mixing element for a static mixer, comprising: providing a split die set having a first die and a second die in axial alignment, each of the dies having an opening forming an extrusion pattern, each of the extrusion pattern mating with the other; rotating the first and second dies so that the extrusion patterns are aligned and mated with each other to allow axial flow of extrusion material through aligned portions of the extrusion patterns; extruding extrusion material through the aligned portions of the extrusion patterns of the first and second dies to form an extruded shape; rotating the aligned first and second dies simultaneously while maintaining alignment during said extrusion to provide an angular variation to the extruded shape; and rotating at least one of the first-and said second dies independently so that the extrusion patterns are misaligned to prevent the flow of extrusion material except through the center of the extrusion patterns.

Abstract: A method and device for transmitting thermal energy from the surface of the earth into deep space to assist in the alleviation of global warming. The method comprises arranging a thermal energy transmitting material over a terrestrial object, and, positioning said thermal energy transmitting material so that a transmitting surface thereof faces deep space, said material having spectral surface properties of high emissivity in a spectral band substantially transparent to the atmosphere of the earth. The device comprises a thermal energy transmitting material designed to cover a terrestrial object and positioned with a transmitting surface thereof facing deep space, said transmitting material having spectral surface properties of high emissivity in a spectral band substantially transparent to the atmosphere of the earth.

Abstract: This invention is a thermoelectric-photovoltaic device for converting electrical energy from both thermal radiation and sunlight. Thermoelectric energy is produced from thermoelectric cells when a temperature difference is present between two different semiconductor materials. Photovoltaic energy is produced from photovoltaic cells when two different semiconductor materials are exposed to sunlight. To achieve increased electrical energy production, one of the semiconductor materials is placed in a cell having a reduced pressure atmosphere to increase the radiative energy thermal exchange with the black sky at night.

Abstract: This invention is a remote charging system for use with an electrical storage device mounted in an electric or electric/hybrid vehicle. The system includes a power transmission unit capable of transmitting electrical energy to the electrical storage device via a wireless energy beam. The vehicle includes an antenna capable of receiving the wireless energy beam and transferring the electrical energy to the storage device. The vehicle further includes a translocator for transmitting a coded signal to the power transmission unit corresponding to the location of the vehicle and thereby activating the power transmission unit. The power transmission unit receives and locks onto the coded signal and thereby tracks the vehicle during the charging operation. The translocator signal is transmitted until the electrical storage unit reaches a predetermined level of charge.

Abstract: A quick charge battery with thermal management is described which includes a thermoelectric generator disposed within the cells of the battery to supply thermal energy to the battery. The thermoelectric cell is capable of heating the battery to a minimum temperature level when current is supplied in a first direction and capable of cooling the battery when the current is supplied in a second direction. The thermoelectric cell functions to cool the cell and thereby minimizes thermal build-up produced by rapid charging of the battery.

Abstract: This invention is a remote charging system for use with an electrical storage device mounted in an electric or electric/hybrid vehicle. The system includes a power transmission unit capable of transmitting electrical energy to the electrical storage device via a wireless energy beam. The vehicle includes an antenna capable of receiving the wireless energy beam and transferring the electrical energy to the storage device. The vehicle further includes a translocator for transmitting a coded signal to the power transmission unit corresponding to the location of the vehicle and thereby activating the power transmission unit. The power transmission unit receives and locks onto the coded signal and thereby tracks the vehicle during the charging operation. The translocator signal is transmitted until the electrical storage unit reaches a predetermined level of charge.

Abstract: An automobile catalytic converter that utilizes the energy of the exothermic reactions that take place in the catalysis substrate to produce electrical energy with a thermoelectric generator. On vehicle cold start, the thermoelectric generator is used as a heat pump to heat the catalyst substrate to reduce the time to catalyst light-off. In this way, the catalytic converter comes up to operating temperature more rapidly, reducing the amount of pollutant emissions at vehicle start-up.

Abstract: This invention is a thermoelectric-photovoltaic device for converting electrical energy from both thermal radiation and sunlight. Thermoelectric energy is produced from thermoelectric cells when a temperature difference is present between two different semiconductor materials. Solar energy is produced from photovoltaic cells when two different semiconductor materials are exposed to sunlight. To achieve increased electrical energy production, one of the semiconductor materials is placed in a cell having a reduced pressure atmosphere to increase the radiative energy thermal exchange with the black sky at night.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a multi-portion mixing element for a static mixer is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base and a split die set having a first die and a second die in axial alignment which are rotatably mounted to the base. Each of the dies have an opening forming an extrusion pattern which mate with respect to the other. The dies are capable of rotating together so that the patterns are in an aligned position during rotation. The dies are also capable of rotating to a misaligned position. An extruder for extruding an extrudable material through the first and second dies is provided and a controller controls the rotational position of the dies during extrusion. The dies are rotated simultaneously during extrusion with the patterns aligned to form a mixing portion of the mixing element and are rotated to a misaligned position to create a space between the mixing portions.

Abstract: A quick charge battery with thermal management is described which includes a thermoelectric generator disposed within the cells of the battery to supply thermal energy to the battery. The thermoelectric cell is capable of heating the battery to a minimum temperature level when current is supplied in a first direction and capable of cooling the battery when the current is supplied in a second direction. The thermoelectric cell functions to cool the cell and thereby minimizes thermal build-up produced by rapid charging of the battery.