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Max
 
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The idea is to combine a bike light and dual-tone horn into one device. It will light the way while also giving cyclists a way to alert inattentive drivers. The device will feature both a lower-decibel "hello horn" and a louder, 96-decibel "watch out" alarm. The horn's volume will be controlled by an integrated actuator, with a light touch sounding the lower alarm and a stronger push sounding the latter. The LED lights on the front of the horn will be designed to be constantly on,...
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Max
 
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The wheel consists of a center layer of rubber that is stretched and held tightly by a series of rods, which can be adjusted for different types of terrain. The mountain bike version of the wheel includes 29-inch carbon fiber rims and is open on the sides, although it is being considered covering the opening with thin sidewalls to keep debris from getting caught in the tire. Besides eliminating the risk of flats, the wheel also helps increase performance by storing potential energy...
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Jocker
 
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A new robotic wheelchair will go where no wheelchair has gone before--climbing over curbs and tackling stairs. The wheelchair will feature four independently powered wheels mounted on five axes. Sensors next to the wheels will scan obstacles to determine if they can be rolled over, signaling the wheels to change to legs if necessary. An on-board computer will help keep the chair steady and the legs properly aligned, allowing the legs to step on or over the obstacle. The legs will...
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Curious
 
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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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Patrik
 
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10/01/2012
The wheelblades are designed to give wheelchair users more traction and control for better mobility through slush and snow. The wheelblades are basically mini skies that attach to the front wheels of the wheelchair with a clamp lock. The skis spread the weight of the chair and occupant over a greater surface area, increasing stability and reducing sinking and slipping. The wheelblades can also be used with strollers, and the clamp lock can adjust to fit wheels of varying...
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Curious
 
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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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Harry
 
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Checking the air pressure in your tires could soon be a thing of the past with the self-inflating tires, which use the forces of the rolling tire to maintain the ideal pressure. The tires take advantage of the technology, which includes a rubber tube embedded in the wall of tire that is squeezed shut as the tire rolls along the pavement. An internal regulator senses when the air pressure drops below a certain level, opening a valve to allow the outside air to enter the rolling tire...
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Jared
 
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The new device makes cycling safer, and perhaps more stylish, by putting the rearview mirror on the rider's wrist. The device features a small convex mirror attached to a small, metal, snap bracelet. To use, the cyclist simply lifts their wrist to check the street behind. The wrist mirror is safer to use because it eliminates the impulse to turn the wheel to check behind while also providing a wider field of view.
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Amanda
 
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A new foldable bicycle helmet can adjust to the user's head for a safer and more comfortable fit. The helmet is made up of a group of rigid segments attached to adjustable straps, which allows the helmet to expand or contract in an accordion-like fashion. Once fitted to the user's head, it can be locked into place for a custom fit, and when compressed completely it will take up about 20 percent less space than a conventional helmet, which is handy for commuters and students with...
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JB
 
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07/23/2012
Wheel with outer rim is a new tire technology minimizing rubber material in order to save the cost of vehicle maintenance cost. With this modern wheel technology the rim size is kept to the smallest diameter possible, leaving the space for break drum and axle accommodation. Then there will be a large space remaining between the required wheel diameter and the modified rim diameter, so that, the small size tire is placed over the rim. The remaining space is occupied by a reinforced...
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