They Invented What? (No. 132)
U.S. Pat. No. 6,688,105: Iceberg utilization process improvement.
What is claimed is:
1. An improved method for the process of utilizing icebergs for supplying fresh water to arid geographical areas comprising the steps of selecting an iceberg, insulating the iceberg, moving the iceberg to its destination, and capturing melt water for distribution wherein improvements comprise:
selecting a tabular iceberg up to 2 kilometers in length,
growing buoyant and thermally insulating mats of seaweed in a sea bed,
insulating said tabular iceberg with said mats by towing said mats under said iceberg and allowing the mats to float against the bottom and sides of said iceberg,
providing a propulsion device fitted with large pusher plates for contacting said iceberg,
pushing said iceberg with said propulsion device such that the resultant force vector is directed through the center of gravity of the iceberg, and
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They Invented What? (No. 197)
JW Note: In honor of Pi Day. We hope you celebrated on time (3/14 at 1:59 PM . . . Einstein’s Birthday).
U.S. Pat. No. 2,294,569: Pie slice lifter.
JW Note: In honor of Pi Day. We hope you remember to celebrate on time (3/14 at 1:59 PM . . . Einstein’s Birthday).
Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:
1. A pie slice lifter, comprising a substantially triangular blade, a handle connected to one of the straight edges of the blade at a point offset with respect to a line drawn transversely through the center of the edge of the blade to which the handle is connected.
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They Invented What? (No. 131)
U.S. Pub. Appl. No. 2008/0172175: Funny/humorous/abusive GPS system or navigation system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
GPS or navigation system is a gadget which with the help of a satellite guides you when you are driving a vehicle and gets you to your desired destination. When this gadget is turned on, it can locate where you are. When the address of the destination is entered in this little, computer operated machine, the driver can either look at the street map shown on its screen or can also turn on voice (audio) guided directions in addition. These directions are usually given very politely in a woman’s voice, some cases could be a man’s voice too. With my invention, there will be an extra feature added to the existing GPS systems. The drivers will be able to turn on or off this feature. Funny phrases like “YOU STUPID” OR “YOU SILLY” OR…
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