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Flexible electronics, which have led to everything from cell phones to gadget-charging jeans, could now be used to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The idea is to develop a one-piece romper outfitted with a sensor system that will monitor the child's breathing. The suit's stretchable, printed circuit board will be ironed into the suit-- keeping the outfit comfortable while monitoring breathing in the chest and stomach areas. The stretchable circuit board could also be...
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The new multi-tool is designed for medics and rescue personnel, and includes such tools as an oxygen tank wrench and carbide glass breaker. It features only the tools specifically requested by EMT technicians. It includes 420HC stainless steel medical shears that can be adjusted to the desired tension as well as a strap cutter, ring cutter, and 5 cm ruler. The glass-filled nylon handles can withstand extreme temperatures and provide a firm grip in slippery conditions, and the...
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The idea is to create a dive transceiver that will allow scuba divers to communicate underwater without the need for expensive, specialized masks. The pocket-sized transceiver will use bone conduction technologies to pick up the diver's words and ultrasound to transmit those words to transceivers worn by the other divers. The sound waves will be played back as speech via the unit's bone conduction speakers and the "built-in digital speech conversion technology" will help to correct...
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In another example of using the body to power implanted devices, I suggest developing a chip powered by the ear. The power source for the chip will be an ion-filled chamber within the cochlea, which will be divided by a membrane with some cells specialized to pump ions. The imbalance of potassium and sodium ions on opposite sides of the membrane will create an electrical voltage, which, though low, will be the highest in the body. Though the technology is still a long way...
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The idea is to develop a way to remove valuable metals from wastewater using specially created beads of resin. Wastewater from places such as recycling plants often contains precious metals in bits too small to be efficiently filtered by conventional methods. To gather these tiny particles it I possible to use beads made of a resin based on polystyrene, which bond with the dissolved metals and makes them easier to remove. This not only purifies the water, but also allows the...
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The kinetic charger will turn mechanical movement into electricity, letting you power your phone by taking a walk. The device will feature a microfluidic device that will move nano-droplets of liquid through channels embedded in a thin film, which will produce an electric current. It will clip to a belt or pocket where it will harness the motion of the wearer to generate and store up to 4 watts of energy, and connecting the devices together will increase the charging capacity.
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The self-adaptive wound dressing can change to suit evolving wound conditions, ensuring the best treatment to promote healing and resist infection. The wound dressing can function as both a hydrating or absorbent dressing by changing its properties based on the wound's stage of healing. It can also adjust to different needs within different areas of the wound--protecting dry areas and absorbing fluid from exuding areas--while protecting the skin from maceration.
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The bicycle could be simplified eliminating the chain and gears completely by locating the pedals on the back wheel. The bicycle minimalist design will include a steel frame consisting of two bars between the wheels as well as diagonally placed forks, which will leave only a small gap between the front and back wheels. The rear steering and lightweight will offer new maneuverability options and the simplified design will be easy to maintain. The small size of the bicycle will...
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10/01/2012
Take your bike lane with you with a new safety light system, which creates an instant bike lane lined with highly visible red lights. The system features two red lasers mounted on a flashing safety light of five red LEDs. The lasers are angled downward to create a bright bike lane around the rider that is visible from a mile away, even if the area is also lit by streetlights. A pair of AAA batteries power the device, and a polycarbonate cover protects the device from weather and...
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The turbine will be easily assembled and pack flat for transport. It will be retrofitted on a roof without the need for a supporting unit, and will be a self-starting turbine, able to cope with variable wind speeds. The turbine design will be adapter to sizes from 1 to 24kW, and its minimal noise will make it both wildlife and neighbor friendly.
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