EP 1961071 A2 20080827 - MULTI-FUNCTION FIELD-DEPLOYABLE RESOURCE HARNESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURES
Title (en)
MULTI-FUNCTION FIELD-DEPLOYABLE RESOURCE HARNESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURES
Title (de)
MULTIFUNKTIONALE, AM EINSATZORT VERWENDBARE RESSOURCENAUSNUTZUNGSVORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG
Title (fr)
APPAREIL DE CAPTATION DE RESSOURCES MULTIFONCTIONS UTILISABLE SUR LE TERRAIN ET PROCEDES DE FABRICATION ASSOCIES
Publication
Application
Priority
- US 2005037560 W 20051020
- US 72545805 P 20051011
Abstract (en)
[origin: MX2008004809A] A multi-function, field-deployable resource harnessing apparatus (600) having, in its embodiments, an inflatable reflector apparatus (610) comprising a least one manufactured parabolic mirror made from a pressure-deformable reflective covering of an inflatable ring for focusing electromagnetic energy from radio frequency radiation (RF) through the ultraviolet (UV) radiation including solar energy for 1) heating and cooking, 2) electrical power generation, 3) enhancing the transmission and reception of radio signals, 4) enhancing vision in low-light environments, and/or 5) projection of optical signals or images. The device also has non-electromagnetic uses, such as the collection and storage of water, harnessing of energy from a fluid stream, and/or harnessing wave energy. A first main embodiment of the inflatable reflector apparatus (610) generally utilizes two pressure-deformable membranes, at least one of which is deflective. A second main embodiment utilizes a reflective membrane and a transparent membrane. In addition to the reflector apparatus (610), the modular apparatus (600) typically further includes modular assemblies to increase versatility, facilitate use, and/or enhance safety such as, for example, a modular support and orienting assembly (612), a separate support ring (614), a safety shield or cage (616), a focal point support assembly (618), a safety cover (620), a safety net or mesh (622), and a stabilizing assembly (624). Portability is enhanced by complete collapsing of the inflatable device.
IPC 8 full level
H01Q 1/34 (2006.01); H01Q 1/12 (2006.01); H01Q 15/14 (2006.01); H01Q 15/20 (2006.01); H01Q 19/10 (2006.01)
Citation (search report)
See references of WO 2006044949A2
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
DOCDB simple family (publication)
AU 2005295344 A1 20060427; EP 1961071 A2 20080827; MX 2008004809 A 20081128
DOCDB simple family (application)
AU 2005295344 A 20051020; EP 05805073 A 20051020; MX 2008004809 A 20051020