Hello All - This posting looks at designing "Low-Cost Bicycle-Powered Devices". The topics in this posting might be helpful in providing basic survival needs, making into products to sell, or instructions for people to make devices themselves. Good Luck!
FYI - As a start, how about these Bicycle-Powered Devices patents. Please remember that newer patents are probably not expired, and therefore active. Patents that have expired due to age (generally more than 20 years old from the filing date) are free to use by anyone.
* Bicycle powered boatUS Pat. 3982495- Filed Jun 9, 1975
* Portable self-powered band sawUS Pat. 4641560- Filed Dec 9, 1985
* DEVICE FOR DRIVING EMERY-WHEELSUS Pat. 620893 - Filed May 14, 1898
* MANUALLY PROPELLED FARM TRACTOR DEVICEUS Pat. 2607613 - Filed Feb 18, 1950
* TRACTORUS Pat. 2230749 - Filed Aug 4, 1937
* BICYCLE-BOATUS Pat. 577269 - Filed Sep 4, 1896
* Aquatic device attachable to a two-wheeled vehicleUS Pat. 4170188 - Filed Jun 22, 1977
* Human powered vehicle drive mechanismUS Pat. 6688623 - Filed Jan 16, 2002
* Bicycle powered mowerUS Pat. 5222348 - Filed Oct 4, 1991
* Universal platform for human powered floatation devicesUS Pat. 6146218 - Filed Sep 8, 1998
* Self-tensioning pedal drive mechanism for a human powered boatUS Pat. 6712653 - Filed Jul 6, 2001
* Water system with a pedal powered reciprocating pumpUS Pat. 5772405 - Filed Apr 3, 1995
* Water system with both electric motor power and manual pedal power, for a ...US Pat. 6210125 - Filed May 11, 1998
* Human powered device with removable flywheel power unitUS Pat. 6983948 - Filed May 29, 2001
* POWER TAKE-OFF FROM BICYCLE CRANKUS Pat. 3910126 - Filed Jun 20, 1974
* Bicycle water pumpUS Pat. 4911339 - Filed Jul 13, 1988
* Bicycle based emergency battery charging systemUS Pat. 6717280 - Filed Feb 28, 2000
* Bicycle watercraft accessoryUS Pat. 6267631 - Filed Jun 29, 1999
* Pedal powered potter's wheelUS Pat. 4061460 - Filed Jul 6, 1976
* DENTAL LATHEUS Pat. 696713 - Filed Dec 18, 1901
* Apparatus and method for transporting cargo with a two-wheeled vehicleUS Pat. 6092820 - Filed Aug 12, 1998
* Tandem bicycle adapterUS Pat. 6612597 - Filed Sep 10, 2002
* Pedal operated power generating systemUS Pat. 6229224 - Filed May 13, 1999
* BICYCLE OPERATED GENERATORUS Pat. 3210634 - Filed Nov 24, 1961
* BICYCLE-PATH MAKERUS Pat. 628363 - Filed Jul 25, 1898
* BICYCLE-AMBULANCEUS Pat. 660769 - Filed Oct 31, 1899
* Portable, human-powered electrical energy sourceUS Pat. 7129592 - Filed Mar 2, 2005
* Bicycle power generating arrangementUS Pat. 6502842 - Filed Jan 30, 2001
To search for more Bicycle-Powered Devices patents, try the following.
In the Patent List above, look at the "Citations" and "Referenced by" of each of the patents that interest you the most. By doing this, you're essentially finding "more like this".
For a Worldwide search, go to esp@cenet.
1 - In the "International Patent Classification (IPC)" field, copy and paste in the following - b62
2 - In the "Keyword(s) in title or abstract" field, copy and paste in the following - bicycl* AND (powered OR waterpump* OR generator*)
3 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
In addition, here's some other information you might find interesting.
* PEDAL POWERED INNOVATIONS
* Pedal Power
* YouTube - Bicycle Powered Water Pump and Sand Filter
* The Wheel Deal a bicycle powered water pump
* MIT Faculty Newsletter (bicycle powered devices)
* Bicycle Ambulance: Details
* Bicycle Powered Water Pump
* WorldBike.org Bikes that Haul, for All
* Freight bicycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
* Bicycles for Humanity.org
* Find your local library at Libweb and ask about Bicycle-Powered Devices.
* You could ask for help from an Engineering School. Find schools at All Engineering Schools.
So what can you do with all this information? Here's some suggestions.
+ You could make and sell the device described in the expired patent. Please note that just because something is patented or written, it might not work all that well or might not be safe in today's standards. Use your own judgment, or seek help, to stay safe and out of trouble.
+ You could "translate" the expired patent into easy-to-understand instructions for others to make the device. These instructions could use easy-to-find materials, like trees, plants, rocks, people, scrap materials, etc.
+ You could recruit the inventors or authors to help you, since they are experts in their field. Some of the inventors of older patents might be retired now and might be looking for something to do.
+ Existing manufacturers of Bicycle-Powered Devices could use this information to make their already fine products even better, more efficient, or less expensive.
+ Build on the work of others. Maybe, use patent images instead of starting with a blank sheet of paper. Computer model other's designs and make the designs better or cheaper or simpler. You don't have to "reinvent the wheel" . Design around active patents.
+ You could use the information to brainstorm new ideas.
Here's some brainstorming ticklers to help you launch in new directions around the topic of Bicycle-Powered Devices.
* Bicycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That's about all for now. As background, the site "Design for the Other 90%" said to "GET INVOLVED", so I did. I plan to continue posting these LOW-COST DESIGN TOPICS on my Blog for a while yet. Let me know if you have a topic you would like covered. I'm open to suggestions on improving my blog format, too. Please e-mail me directly.. I hope you find this helpful. I'm sure you can do much better though! Good Luck!
For more of my LOW COST DESIGN TOPICS - Click on the tag below "design for the other 90%".See disclaimers on TG Ideas LLC publications and website - http://www.athenet.net/~ideas/, Thanks!
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Design Notes for Low Cost "People-powered" Tools
FYI - Here's some information you might find useful in designing Low Cost "People-powered" Tools.
As a start, how about these old "People-powered" Tools patents that have expired due to age (generally more than 20 years old from the filing date). Expired patents are free to use by anyone.
PORTABLE DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 236080 - Filed Aug 24, 1880
TREADLE MECHANISM FOR DENTAL ENGINESUS Pat. 229614 - Filed Mar 30, 1880
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 590246 - Filed Mar 17, 1896
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 561561
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 397556 - Filed Jul 30, 1888
COMBINATION DENTAL CHAIR AND ENGINEUS Pat. 1527475 - Filed Nov 22, 1924
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 539645 - Filed Jun 9, 1894
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 550114 - Filed Jan 30, 1895
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 1649181 - Filed Jul 24, 1922
IMPROVEMENT IN DENTAL DRILLSUS Pat. 123559
SAW CHAIN GRINDERUS Pat. 3071026 - Filed May 21, 1959
MOTORUS Pat. 452832
SEWING-MACHINE OR OTHER MOTORUS Pat. 322422 - Filed Jun 1, 1885
MANUAL MOTORUS Pat. 364406
IMPROVEMENT IN SCROLL-SAWING MACHINESUS Pat. 170456 - Filed May 11, 1875
CIRCULAR SAWING MACHINEUS Pat. 355589
TREADLE-POWERUS Pat. 425571
To search for more "People-powered" Tools patents, try the following. Please remember that newer patents are probably not expired, and therefore active.
For a Worldwide search, go to esp@cenet.
1 - In the "International Patent Classification (IPC)" field, copy and paste in the following - a61 OR b25 OR b23 OR b24
2 - In the "Keyword(s) in title or abstract" field, copy and paste in the following - motorless
3 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For another Worldwide search, go to esp@cenet.
1 - In the "International Patent Classification (IPC)" field, copy and paste in the following - a61 OR b25 OR b23 OR b24
2 - In the "Keyword(s) in title or abstract" field, copy and paste in the following - (treadle* OR human) AND (powered OR driven)
3 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For the U.S. only, go to U.S. Issued Patents.
1- In the "Query" field, copy and paste in the following - (CCL/173/$ OR CCL/81/$ OR CCL/74/$ OR CCL/83/$ OR CCL/433/$) AND (ABST/(motorless OR treadle$) OR (TTL/motorless OR treadle$))
2 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For the latest in U.S. only, go to U.S. Published Applications.
1- In the "Query" field, paste in the same search string above.
2- Press SEARCH. View your results.
In addition, here's some other information you might find interesting.
W.F. & John Barnes Patented Foot-Powered Machinery
Build an 1805 Treadle Lathe at Tools for Working WoodMake Your Own Treadle Lathe - Download How to Make a Treadle Operated Wood-Turning Lathe: Workshop Equipment Manual Number 6 (Workshop Equipment, 6) by Bob Ingham and Paul Smith (Paperback - Nov 1986)
How to Make and Use the Treadle Irrigation Pump by Carl Bielenberg and Hugh Allen (Paperback - Dec 1, 1995)
Handy Farm Devices: And How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh (Paperback - Feb 1, 1996)
Treadle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
So what can you do with all this information? Here's some suggestions.
+ You could make and sell the device described in the expired patent. Please note that just because something is patented or written, it might not work all that well or might not be safe in today's standards. Use your own judgment, or seek help, to stay safe and out of trouble.
+ You could "translate" the expired patent into easy-to-understand instructions for others to make the device. These instructions could use easy-to-find materials, like trees, plants, rocks, people, scrap materials, etc.
+ You could recruit the inventors or authors to help you, since they are experts in their field. Some of the inventors of older patents might be retired now and might be looking for something to do.
+ Existing manufacturers of "People-powered" Tools could use this information to make their already fine products even better, more efficient, or less expensive.
+ You could use the information to brainstorm new ideas. Build on the work of others.
Here's some brainstorming ticklers to help you launch in new directions around the topic of "People-powered" Tools.
TOOL ATTACHMENT FOR SEWING-MACHINESUS Pat. 798299 - Filed Feb 21, 1905
WOOD-CARVING MACHINEUS Pat. 480524 - Filed Aug 24, 1891
ENGRAVING AND CARVING MACHINESUS Pat. 132594
ROTARY HAND TOOLUS Pat. 3908487 - Filed May 6, 1974
MACHINES FOR SCOURING THE BREAST FLAPS OF LOUIS HEELSUS Pat. 2724938 - Filed Feb 17, 1953
ROTARY CARVING TOOLUS Pat. 2569874 - Filed Jun 21, 1949
ETCHING TOOLUS Pat. D200732 - Filed May 28, 1964
MOTORIZED HAND TOOLUS Pat. 2242475 - Filed Jul 14, 1939
Choosing Rotary Tools
Buying Guide: Rotary Tools
Portable one-hand operated rotary torque producing toolUS Pat. 4249617 - Filed Oct 22, 1979
Squeeze-ratchet tool assemblyUS Pat. 4524650 - Filed May 18, 1983
That's about all for now. As background, the site "Design for the Other 90%" said to "GET INVOLVED", so I did. I plan to continue posting these LOW COST DESIGN TOPICS on my Blog for a while yet. Let me know if you have a topic you would like covered. I'm open to suggestions on improving my blog format, too. Please e-mail me directly.. I hope you find this helpful. I'm sure you can do much better though! Good Luck!!
For more of my LOW COST DESIGN TOPICS - Click on the tag below "design for the other 90%".
See disclaimers on TG Ideas LLC publications and website - http://www.athenet.net/~ideas/, Thanks!
As a start, how about these old "People-powered" Tools patents that have expired due to age (generally more than 20 years old from the filing date). Expired patents are free to use by anyone.
PORTABLE DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 236080 - Filed Aug 24, 1880
TREADLE MECHANISM FOR DENTAL ENGINESUS Pat. 229614 - Filed Mar 30, 1880
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 590246 - Filed Mar 17, 1896
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 561561
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 397556 - Filed Jul 30, 1888
COMBINATION DENTAL CHAIR AND ENGINEUS Pat. 1527475 - Filed Nov 22, 1924
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 539645 - Filed Jun 9, 1894
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 550114 - Filed Jan 30, 1895
DENTAL ENGINEUS Pat. 1649181 - Filed Jul 24, 1922
IMPROVEMENT IN DENTAL DRILLSUS Pat. 123559
SAW CHAIN GRINDERUS Pat. 3071026 - Filed May 21, 1959
MOTORUS Pat. 452832
SEWING-MACHINE OR OTHER MOTORUS Pat. 322422 - Filed Jun 1, 1885
MANUAL MOTORUS Pat. 364406
IMPROVEMENT IN SCROLL-SAWING MACHINESUS Pat. 170456 - Filed May 11, 1875
CIRCULAR SAWING MACHINEUS Pat. 355589
TREADLE-POWERUS Pat. 425571
To search for more "People-powered" Tools patents, try the following. Please remember that newer patents are probably not expired, and therefore active.
For a Worldwide search, go to esp@cenet.
1 - In the "International Patent Classification (IPC)" field, copy and paste in the following - a61 OR b25 OR b23 OR b24
2 - In the "Keyword(s) in title or abstract" field, copy and paste in the following - motorless
3 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For another Worldwide search, go to esp@cenet.
1 - In the "International Patent Classification (IPC)" field, copy and paste in the following - a61 OR b25 OR b23 OR b24
2 - In the "Keyword(s) in title or abstract" field, copy and paste in the following - (treadle* OR human) AND (powered OR driven)
3 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For the U.S. only, go to U.S. Issued Patents.
1- In the "Query" field, copy and paste in the following - (CCL/173/$ OR CCL/81/$ OR CCL/74/$ OR CCL/83/$ OR CCL/433/$) AND (ABST/(motorless OR treadle$) OR (TTL/motorless OR treadle$))
2 - Press SEARCH. View your results.
For the latest in U.S. only, go to U.S. Published Applications.
1- In the "Query" field, paste in the same search string above.
2- Press SEARCH. View your results.
In addition, here's some other information you might find interesting.
W.F. & John Barnes Patented Foot-Powered Machinery
Build an 1805 Treadle Lathe at Tools for Working WoodMake Your Own Treadle Lathe - Download How to Make a Treadle Operated Wood-Turning Lathe: Workshop Equipment Manual Number 6 (Workshop Equipment, 6) by Bob Ingham and Paul Smith (Paperback - Nov 1986)
How to Make and Use the Treadle Irrigation Pump by Carl Bielenberg and Hugh Allen (Paperback - Dec 1, 1995)
Handy Farm Devices: And How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh (Paperback - Feb 1, 1996)
Treadle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
So what can you do with all this information? Here's some suggestions.
+ You could make and sell the device described in the expired patent. Please note that just because something is patented or written, it might not work all that well or might not be safe in today's standards. Use your own judgment, or seek help, to stay safe and out of trouble.
+ You could "translate" the expired patent into easy-to-understand instructions for others to make the device. These instructions could use easy-to-find materials, like trees, plants, rocks, people, scrap materials, etc.
+ You could recruit the inventors or authors to help you, since they are experts in their field. Some of the inventors of older patents might be retired now and might be looking for something to do.
+ Existing manufacturers of "People-powered" Tools could use this information to make their already fine products even better, more efficient, or less expensive.
+ You could use the information to brainstorm new ideas. Build on the work of others.
Here's some brainstorming ticklers to help you launch in new directions around the topic of "People-powered" Tools.
TOOL ATTACHMENT FOR SEWING-MACHINESUS Pat. 798299 - Filed Feb 21, 1905
WOOD-CARVING MACHINEUS Pat. 480524 - Filed Aug 24, 1891
ENGRAVING AND CARVING MACHINESUS Pat. 132594
ROTARY HAND TOOLUS Pat. 3908487 - Filed May 6, 1974
MACHINES FOR SCOURING THE BREAST FLAPS OF LOUIS HEELSUS Pat. 2724938 - Filed Feb 17, 1953
ROTARY CARVING TOOLUS Pat. 2569874 - Filed Jun 21, 1949
ETCHING TOOLUS Pat. D200732 - Filed May 28, 1964
MOTORIZED HAND TOOLUS Pat. 2242475 - Filed Jul 14, 1939
Choosing Rotary Tools
Buying Guide: Rotary Tools
Portable one-hand operated rotary torque producing toolUS Pat. 4249617 - Filed Oct 22, 1979
Squeeze-ratchet tool assemblyUS Pat. 4524650 - Filed May 18, 1983
That's about all for now. As background, the site "Design for the Other 90%" said to "GET INVOLVED", so I did. I plan to continue posting these LOW COST DESIGN TOPICS on my Blog for a while yet. Let me know if you have a topic you would like covered. I'm open to suggestions on improving my blog format, too. Please e-mail me directly.. I hope you find this helpful. I'm sure you can do much better though! Good Luck!!
For more of my LOW COST DESIGN TOPICS - Click on the tag below "design for the other 90%".
See disclaimers on TG Ideas LLC publications and website - http://www.athenet.net/~ideas/, Thanks!
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