Abstract: The utilization of hydro-generation technology is provisioned inside of water distribution systems within large urban buildings that require water pressure reduction. These micro-hydro-generators reduce the water pressure for tenant use and converts the energy into electricity to be used or sold.

Abstract: An orthopedic support and/or treatment system including a brace or sleeve comprising a power subsystem; a sensor subsystem; an adjustment mechanism; a software subsystem; a communication subsystem; and a telemedicine subsystem. The orthopedic treatment system includes and communicates over a network to a remote controlling device. The remote control device can be a computer, a mobile device, or any other controller. The sensor subsystem communicates to the remote control device, which in turn can be used to control the adjustment mechanism to adjust a tension or compression of the brace or sleeve.

Abstract: A system and method for generating power when one or more motion sensitive structures are moved. The system may include one or more sensing components which, acting alone or in combination, are capable of generating data related to one or more physiological parameters. The system may also include wireless communication circuitry capable of wirelessly transmitting the data related to the one or more physiological parameters. Furthermore, at least one of the one or more sensing components or the wireless communication circuitry may be at least partially powered, directly or indirectly, by the one or more motion sensitive structures.

Abstract: Gravity powered electrical energy generators, particularly for producing lighting is disclosed. The apparatus has a support frame (1, 30) in which a series of gears and a gear-driven generator (20) are mounted. The power to drive the most upstream gear (2) is provided by a weight suspended from a point to one side of the axis of rotation of gear (2). The drive gear of the furthest downstream gear has no teeth so that the final contact between the drive gear and the shaft of the generator (20) is frictional. The gear ratio of the final downstream gear is at least 25. When used for lighting, the apparatus may include one or more high brightness LEDs (40) mounted on the housing (30). By suitable choice of gear ratios, the device may produce thirty minutes of illumination while allowing a 10 kilogram weight to fall through a distance of 1.8 meters.

Abstract: The invention discloses a power generating device comprising a first shell, a magnetic unit, a second shell and an inductance coil. The first shell comprises at least a first engaging part. The magnetic unit is disposed on the first shell. The second shell comprises at least a second engaging part which is detachably engaged to the first engaging part making the first shell and the second shell form a space, wherein the magnetic unit is disposed inside the space. The inductance coil is disposed on the second shell inside the space, and the magnetic unit is surrounded by the inductance coil. When an external force is applied to the first shell and the second shell, the first engaging part moves relatively to second engaging part, and the inductance coil generates an induced current by sensing changes of a magnetic flux.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base (1), in particular for light masts, comprising a housing (7) with a base surface (10) which can be filled with a medium. In order to ensure improved stability and to avoid additional grounding measures, an embodiment is chosen according to the invention in which the housing (7) is not electrically conductive and has a holding opening (21) for a mast (2) which is not round and is composed of non-conductive material. In this case, a mast (2) which is not round avoids lateral inclination of the mast (2), thus making it possible to ensure secure installation.

Abstract: An LED illuminating street lamp with a power generation system includes a thermal power generation system with a heat-absorbing power generation vacuum tube, a road surface pressure device connected with a pressure power generation system, and a solar power generation system. The solar power generation system, the thermal power generation system, and the pressure power generation system are connected with a central controller. The central controller is connected with a DC/DC converter.

Abstract: An illumination device of the present invention is used for illuminating an environment, such as a house, a class room, and the like, wherein electricity is in high demand and not affordable to some extent. The illumination device includes at least two units. Each unit presents a male connector and a female connector to mate with one another as more light is required and disassembled from one another to reduce illumination of the environment. A bracket connected to each unit is movable about the unit for placing the unit on a surface, such as a floor, a wall, or a ceiling, and for positioning the unit relative to the environment to be illuminated. A pedal generator capable of attaching and simultaneously charging multiple battery-containing units makes the illumination device useful in areas where electricity is scarce. The illumination device is cost effective and easy to manufacture, transport, and assemble.

Abstract: An energy-saving illumination system includes a piezoelectric floor, a revolving door, an accumulator, a light source, and an electrical power sensing device. The piezoelectric floor contains piezoelectric material therein. The revolving door comprises a power generating device. The accumulator is electrically connected to the piezoelectric floor and the power generating device. The light source is electrically connected with the accumulator. The electrical power sensing device is configured to detect the quantity of electric charge in the accumulator; the power generating device of the revolving door charges the accumulator according to the detected result obtained from the electrical power sensing device in respect to the accumulator.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for providing illumination within a furniture module is provided. The lighting apparatus comprises a means of capturing kinetic energy of a moving part of the furniture module, a means for converting the kinetic energy into electric energy, and a means of converting the electric energy into light energy for lighting up the space within the furniture module. The lighting apparatus is attached to the furniture module. The means of converting kinetic energy into electric energy is, for example, a mechanical gear based assembly or a piezoelectric crystal based assembly. The light source is activated using a rechargeable battery or by using a continuously generated electric current in the short duration of the operation of the furniture module. The lighting apparatus is either directly attached to the furniture module or is an integral part of a furniture hinge.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp post, an illumination unit fixed on the lamp post, and a generator disposed in the lamp post and coupled to the illumination unit electrically. The lamp post defines an airflow passage along a longitudinal direction thereof. The airflow passage communicates with an outer environment. The generator is adapted for converting wind energy to electric energy, and includes a rotary turbine arranged in the airflow passage. The rotary turbine includes a hub and a plurality of blades around the hub. Each of the blades includes a top face and an opposite bottom face. The top face and the bottom face are symmetric to a plane which extends through opposite connecting edges of the top and bottom faces and is perpendicular to a rotary axis of the turbine.

Abstract: A shower LED lighting system is disclosed consisting of a generator that provides electrical energy to a rechargeable battery. Said battery powers a LED light bulb using an energy conservation approach. In bright lighting condition from natural sunlight, a light sensor detects this condition, and uses the generator to recharge a battery for later use. During dim or poor light condition, the recharged battery provides electricity to the LED light bulb in a shower stall environment. Various embodiments of the invention can be realized; for example a newly designed showerhead as a entity that exist between a shower head and a water outlet pipe system.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a nozzle, a grip, at least one light element connected to the nozzle, and a moveable turbine generator electrically connected to the light-emitting element. The turbine generator includes at least one rotatable blade. When the turbine generator is moved into the nozzle, the impact of a fluid flowing through the nozzle causes the rotatable blade to rotate, thereby generating electric power to power the light-emitting element. When the turbine generator is moved into the grip, the rotatable blade is not subjected to the impact of the fluid flowing through the nozzle, stopping the turbine generator from generating the electric power.

Abstract: A bicycle illumination apparatus is provided with a plurality of light sources and a controller. The light sources include at least one light-emitting diode that emits light in accordance with an electrical output of a generator. The controller is configured to selectively control an electrical connection between the power generator and the light sources in accordance with a rotating state of the generator.

Abstract: A power-generating illumination device for the bicycle comprises comprising at least one permanent magnet disposed onto wheel spokes so as to form a rotor, an induction coil assembly mounted onto a fork for forming a stator, such that during the rotation of the rotor, the induction coil assembly may be cut by magnetic lines of force to generate electrical energy for being outputted to a light-emitting unit, characterized in between the induction coil assembly and the light-emitting unit is provided with a control unit at least including a wave detector, a wave filter, and a current limiting resistor so that the wave detector, the wave filter, and the current limiting resistor are connected together to form a loop, thereby detecting and filtering polarity of voltage of the generated electrical energy and lowering the resonating frequency to maintain the service life and illuminative brightness.

Abstract: A multipurpose radio is disclosed to include a power control unit, which uses a rechargeable battery to provide the necessary working voltage to a LED lamp for illumination, a hand-driven dynamo to generate electricity for recharging the rechargeable battery, a power adapter for charging the rechargeable battery with city power supply, a radio circuit unit for receiving AM and FM radio broadcasting signals, TV audio signals and NOAA signals, and a function mode display unit, which uses a speaker for voice output, a screen for data display, and a selector key for frequency selection.

Abstract: A light housing member and a generator housing member configured and dimensioned to be mechanically attached to the light housing member in a first closed light emitting apparatus configuration is disclosed. The generator housing member defines a cavity. A strap assembly is configured to extend around the head of a user. The strap assembly is attached to the light housing member. A rechargeable battery is mechanically associated with the light housing member. An electrically driven light source is mechanically associated with the light housing member. The light source is positioned to output light from the light housing member. A generator is mechanically associated with the generator housing member. A crank is mechanically coupled to the generator. A generator housing member electrical connector is electrically coupled to the generator. A light housing member electrical connector is electrically coupled to the electrically driven light source.

Abstract: A portable self contained light generating device which is powered by a flow of granular material falling under the influence of gravity to impinge upon and cause a paddle wheel to rotate thereby turning a small generator producing electricity to power one or more light emitting diodes for illumination. The device equipped with a multi-position power/illumination control switch and in some embodiments also provided with a battery providing supplemental power.

Abstract: A portable self contained light generating device which is powered by a flow of granular material falling under the influence of gravity to impinge upon and cause a paddle wheel to rotate thereby turning a small generator producing electricity to power one or more light emitting diodes for illumination. The device equipped with a multi-position power/illumination control switch and in some embodiments also provided with a battery providing supplemental power.

Abstract: A bicycle illumination apparatus is provided with a plurality of light sources and a controller. The light sources include at least one light-emitting diode that emits light in accordance with an electrical output of a generator. The controller is configured to selectively control an electrical connection between the power generator and the light sources in accordance with a rotating state of the generator.

Abstract: A lighting system employing a wind energy system to collect and convert wind energy to electrical energy for recharging an energy storage source. The wind energy system may be a vertical or horizontal wind turbine. A solar energy system may also be employed to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy to recharge the energy storage source. The energy storage source may provide electrical power to one or more lighting elements associated with the lighting system. The lighting elements may include light emitting diodes, fluorescent lights, cold cathode ray tubes, or other low power lighting sources. The lighting system may further include a housing to store or support one or more components of the lighting system. The housing may be supported by a post. An anchor member may be joined to the post for attaching the lighting system to the ground or a structure.

Abstract: The invention is a system that provides a means to using passing air to turn on an electronically powered device that is removably attached to an exterior portion of a vehicle as the vehicle travels betweens two locations. The invention is also embodied as a device that provides a means to turn on an incandescent light bulb that illuminates an ornament that is attached to an automobile window using passing air caused a moving automobile.

Abstract: A light-producing structure for a wheeled traveling case assembly includes a mini generator having a rotary shaft with a frictional wheel connected thereto to frictionally contact with an adjacent wheel of the assembly. When the wheel rotates, the frictional wheel and the rotary shaft are brought to rotate, enabling the mini generator to output currents, which are supplied to light-emitting elements provided on handle grip and traveling case of the assembly in order to give light. Each wheel of the assembly is internally provided with an induction coil and a plurality of small bulbs. A ring-shaped magnetic rotor is fixedly mounted on an axle of each wheel to locate in a central hole of the induction coil. When the wheel rotates, the induction coil rotates relative to the magnetic rotor to generate induced currents, which are supplied to the small bulbs in the wheel for the bulbs to give light.

Abstract: An illumination device and system for illuminating wheels of a motorized vehicle comprising of a wheel-mounted illumination source and a movable contact electrical connector assembly. The movable contact electrical connector assembly comprises of a concentric set of conductive rings insulatedly mounted on the back of the wheel to be in constant movable contact with a corresponding set of electrical contact brushes insulatedly mounted to the vehicle suspension. The concentric conductor rings are connected to the wheel mounted illumination source while the electrical contact brushes are connected to the vehicle's stationary electrical power system. The use of diodes in conjunction with capacitors or by themselves in the electrical circuit of the invention are used to prevent arcing between the brushes and rings during high speed revolutions of the wheel to allow for constant energization and illumination of the invention during high speed operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrical power generating device particularly adapted for mounting onto a rotary wheel can automatically produce electrical power to get LED lamps secured to the surface of wheels illuminated. The power generating device is an electrical motor having an output shaft and is fixed to the interior of a box. A speed retarding device including a counterweight or a wind operated wheel having a plurality of wind catching blades is attached to the output shaft of the motor so as to keep the shaft relatively still with respect to the motor rotated along with a rotating wheel. So, the motor serves as an electric generator producing electric power to get LED lamps illuminated. The LED lamps can be electrically actuated by way of such a power generating device on a vehicle moving on road.

Abstract: A rail-car status-indicating assembly is provided for mounting to the axles of railcars. A solenoid and a magnet are part of the assembly installed each to one of a non-rotating structure and a rotating structure which co-rotates with the axle so that each time the solenoid enters the magnets field a current is induced. Preferably, a housing forms the rotating structure for protecting the inductive components. A bearing and pendulum are mounted within the housing to form a non-rotating structure. Magnetically induced co-rotation is eliminated by mounting of the electrical components to an offset pivoted structure. One form of low-power status device is light emitting diodes, electrically connected to the solenoid for repeated emission of light visible to oncoming motorists. Other embodiments include use of low power temperature sensors and the use of LEDs to transmit two or more status condition or via RF transceivers.

Abstract: An illuminating novelty device for a hubcap that includes a primary housing, illuminators, and a generator. The illuminators include a strip of LEDs that extends diametrically across the primary housing.

Abstract: An emergency flashlight includes a handle portion and a rotary portion mounted on the handle portion for rotation about a rotary axis. An elongate swing shaft has one end mounted to the rotary portion to rotate therewith, the other end extending substantially radially away from the rotary portion. A light-producing means is mounted on the swing shaft adjacent the end remote from the rotary portion. Inside the handle portion are located generating means and gear means, allowing electrical energy to be created by swinging the handle in a circular motion, thereby causing the swing shaft and the rotary portion to rotate with respect to the handle portion. Conductive means such as wires are provided to carry the electrical energy to the bulb.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for illuminating rotating wheels are described. The device requires no external power and relies on the rotation of the wheeled power generator located in the hub cap or other mounting area of the wheel. Construction comprises a coil having an axis of rotation, the coil being substantially on the axis of the wheel so that when the wheel rotates, the coil rotates similarly. A magnet is mounted around the coil in such a manner that it is self orienting. This is achieved by means of an asymmetric weight which is of sufficient dimensions and weight so as to counteract the rotational tendencies of the structure to which it is rotatably mounted. In a preferred embodiment, the weight is attached to the magnet by one or more elongated members incorporating compression means which absorb transitory vibrations experienced by the weight during the vehicle's movement.

Abstract: A wind powered lamp for generating light when moving air such as wind or a breeze passes over it. The lamp includes an elongate shaft having a first end mountable to a support structure. A generator for generating electrical energy is mounted to a second end of the shaft. The generator is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft to generate electrical power. A housing substantially encloses the generator. The housing has a plurality of rotor blades extending in a direction radially outwards from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The housing is coupled to the generator such that rotation of the housing rotates the generator about the longitudinal axis of the shaft to generate electrical energy. A plurality of light sources are also substantially enclosed in the housing and are electrically connected to the generator.

Abstract: An automatic power generating flash wheel assembly comprises at least a fly wheel and at least a coil unit. The fly wheel is enclosed by a transparent outer wheel. At least an inserted groove is formed in the inner periphery of the fly wheel to receive a set of the coil unit. Each of the coil unit has a couple of electrodes at one side and a light-emitting device at the opposite side. The electrodes are disposed toward a pivot. An annular magnet has a recess formed in the inner periphery of the magnet. A protrusion rib on the pivot is inserted through the recess. The magnet touches the electrodes slightly. The magnet is disposed between the first and second annular pivot sockets. The pivot passes through the first pivot socket, the magnet and the second pivot socket. The first pivot socket, the magnet and the second pivot socket are disposed in the fly wheel.

Abstract: A light emitting device for bicycles has a dynamo-like pinion arrangement. A spinner rotates an abrasive material across a flint, emitting sparks which illuminate a transparent or translucent vessel of the device. The device is mounted to one rear wheel strut of a bicycle frame and includes a mechanism which urges the spinner against the rear tire. A lock mechanism provides a second unengaged position for the device. A flint holder provides both a guide bore for the flint, and applies pressure behind the flint, thereby urging the flint against the abrasive material. This provides a non-electrical light source for bicycles in which sparks of intensity proportionate to the speed of cycling are created.

Abstract: A device which provides a source of light for a wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle to provide warning of the presence of the vehicle and any person or rider. The device uses a battery power pack which may be rechargeable that mounts around the axle of a wheel of the vehicle. A string of light emitting diodes contained in a clear sealed flexible tube is electrically connected to the power pack. The power pack and tube rotate with the wheel and provide an active light source for others to see such as drivers of automobiles. The device is especially useful on spoke wheels such as bicycles.

Abstract: A light device for a bicycle includes a hollow main casing to be attached to a handlebar stem of the bicycle, a first magnet member, a second magnet member having a polarity opposite the first magnet member, a coil member disposed between the first and second magnet members, and a rotary magnet piece disposed adjacent to the first and second magnet members. The first and second magnet members, the coil member and the rotary magnet member are arranged inside the main casing. The rotary magnet member rotates with the front wheel of the bicycle. A light casing is attached to a front open end of the main casing. A light bulb is disposed inside the light casing and is electrically connected to the coil member. The rotation of the rotary magent piece induces electric current in the coil member which powers the light bulb.

Abstract: A floating fountain device for a swimming pool includes a fountainhead to create a water fountain and a lamp and generator to illuminate the fountain, the generator being sealed in an envelope and driven by a water turbine through a magnetic coupling.

Abstract: A headlamp device for bicycles and like vehicles, which includes a reflector, a bulb having its end fixedly inserted through an opening formed in said reflector, an illumination covering mounted on the front face of said reflector, and a battery casing attached integrally to the rear portions of these members. The improvement comprises an outwardly extending locking piece affixed to said end of said bulb, a cylindrical extension for the insertion of said end of said bulb provided to the rear edge of said opening in said reflector, and the rear periphery of said cylindrical extension being stepped to define locking portions differing in axial length, said locking portions being engaged within said locking piece, whereby, when said bulb is fixedly inserted into said opening in said reflector, said locking piece can selectively be locked onto said locking portions differing in axial length.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17 of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15 and supports a flood lamp 10 powered by generator 15. A bracket 20 includes a frame extending around the end of generator housing 17 and projections 21 that reach back to mounting locations where bracket 20 is screwed to generator 15. A gooseneck 30 secured to an upper region of bracket 20 curves downward and outward in a gooseneck shape and terminates in a knuckle that supports lamp head 10 for vertical pivotal movement. Lamp head 10 can be folded under gooseneck 30 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20 and the end of generator housing 17 for protective storage, and lamp head 10 can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the curvature of the upper side of gooseneck 30. Gooseneck 30 is hollow and provides a conduit 40 for electric conductors leading from the generator to the lamp head.

Abstract: A unitary portable flashlight assembly incorporating a hand operated generator and rechargeable batteries, such as the pressure vented nickel-cadmium type with welded electrodes. The generator is designed and operated to charge th batteries at a high rate for a short time to provide extended operation of the load during a later discharging mode. The batteries also serve to regulate the voltage during the charging mode thus protecting the load if it be connected during the charging period. The battery assembly can provide the necessary energy to operate such devices as radio receivers and transmitters, electric fire starters, etc., as well as providing a mechanical output.

Abstract: A portable mechanical light generating device includes an electrical generator located in a portable housing. The generator is activated by way of a rotatable shaft which rotates an armature within a magnetic field in order to produce electricity. A coil spring is adapted to be wound tightly and then slowly unwind. While unwinding, the spring turns a succession of gears in order to rotate the shaft associated with the generator. As a result, the slow unwinding of the spring allows the generation of electricity over sustained periods of time.

Abstract: To provide an easily removed and supervisable electrical battery unit for a bicycle, for selective connection to a bicycle generator, a unitary housing (1) retaining battery cells (4) is mounted on the handle bar support posts (17, 19) by rearwardly extending wing-like projections, through which a bolt (23, 28) is passed reaching around the rear of the post (17, 19) to releasably and firmly secure the housing to the bicycle. The top wall of the housing carries two monitoring lamps, one indicating the charge state of the battery and the other proper functioning of the illumination circuit and, especially, of the tail light of the bicycle. The battery unit, thus, with the monitoring light, is continuously within the field of vision of the bicycle rider.

Abstract: A self-generating hand-held flashlight including the optional use of battery power. The flashlight includes a tubular body case that may be divided into three compartments. In a first compartment a generator utilizing a permanent magnet armature is mounted. This generator is electrically tied to a bulb at one end of the flashlight. The generator is powered by rotation of a central shaft coupled to a flywheel, the flywheel being located within a second and larger compartment of the flashlight body case. The flywheel is rotated by manual energy coupled to the flywheel through a power wheel and slip-clutch, both of which are also located within the second and larger compartment. Various manual means are used to rotate the power wheel. The flywheel is adapted to have a maximum inertia, thereby allowing it to rotate for a substantial period of time once initialized.

Abstract: A bicycle generator circuit is disclosed for providing a regulated output voltage to a bicycle mounted appliance. The circuit includes a zener diode which is coupled through input filtering and limiting resistors to the output of the bicycle generator to reduce the high peaks of pulsating voltage from the ouptut of the bicycle generator. A rectifier is coupled through a filtering and limiting resistor to the zener diode to rectify the pulsating voltage to provide an effective DC voltage and prevent reverse leakage from the battery actuated appliance when the generator is not in a charging mode. A capacitor is coupled to the output of the rectifier and across the output terminals of the circuit to eliminate noise and provide a smooth DC output voltage which is coupled to the appliance to provide direct energization and/or a charging voltage for a battery actuated appliance.