Re: Lawnmower Man

[Frederick Sparber]

>
> >From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oct 28 17:38:42 1995
> Date: 28 Oct 95 15:57:18 EDT
> From: Eugene Mallove <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: Vortex <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
> Subject: Lawnmower Man
>
> Someone sent me a hard copy of this and I transcribed it. May make for some
> fun experiments connected with cavitation, steam, and O-U.
>
> Gene Mallove
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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Pat Pelletier)
> Newsgroups: sci.engr
> Subject: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE - NEW INVENTION
> Date: Mon, 28 Aug 95 10:54:05 - 0700
> Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
>
> I am posting the following for a friend who does NOT have access to Int! ernet.
> Comments welcomed.
>
> NOTICE
>
> The prupose of this notice is to place into public domain something which I
> invented so that it may be patented and in order to prevent it's use from
> being restricted in any way.
>
> The device is an engine in which small quantitites of water are turned into
> steam by the use of a magnetron (as found in microwave ovens).
>
> Interested parties may wish to try this test: Place a few drops of water into
> a clear plastic 35mm film roll holder and put the cap on the film roll holder.
>  Place in a microwave oven and turn the oven on. The 'pop' is the result of
> the water turning suddenly into steam.
>
> The engine I have invented is far more efficient than any o! ther steam engine
> because the efficiency of the magnetron in turning water into steam.  In fact,
> the water droplet 'explodes' very much like air/gasoline explodes in a
> conventional internal combustion engine.
>
> This engine was first tested in 1992.  I am however unable to invest the
> required capital to produce a more sophisticated model and therefore unable to
> patent it.  Even though I may not be able to profit from this technology, it
> is too good to be kept to myself and I would like to spread it around so that
> others may be able to use it.
>
> The following is an outline of how to construct the device and a few cautions:
>
> PARTS NEEDED:
>
>! 1. Magnetron from medium power microwave oven.
>
> 2. Small 4-stroke single cylinder lawn mover engine or similar engine with
> 'old style' points and ignition system.
>
> 3.  Automotive alternator with built-in rectifier and regulator, also a 12
> volt auto battery.
>
> 4. "Trigger" mechanism from an aircraft "strobe" landing light.
>
> INSTRUCTIONS:
>
> 1. The magnetron fits into the spark plug hole.
>
> 2. The distributor points are modified so that the contact is closed when the
> piston is at the top dead center and this contact is used to activate the
> aircraft strobe mechanism.
>
> 3.  The high voltage from the strobe is connected to! directly fire the
> magnetron which in turn produces steam which moves the piston.
>
> 4. The engine turns the alternator which keeps the battery charged, which
> supplies the electrical power for the magnetron.
>
> CAUTION AND TIPS:
>
> WARNING!!! DANGER!!!!
>
> 1. Be careful around the magnetron. KEEP IT SHIELDED WITH METAL.  IT CAN CAUSE
> SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY NOT BE READILY VISIBLE WHEN THEY FIRST OCCUR.
>
> 2. The 'strobe' trigger delivers a very high voltage which can jump to ground.
> WEAR RUBBER SOLED SHOES AND INSULATE WELL.
>
> 3. Be sure to modify the distributor points so they close at the top dead
> center. Timing advance depends on the power of the magnetron used and the
> amount of water. Try different carb jet sizes -- drill out if needed.
>
> 4. Due to variables, don't expect high engine speeds without a little
> experimentation due to variables.
>
> 5. Start with a fully charged battery or your alternator won't work.
>
> 6. The energy produced is in excess of the power required to run the
> alternator but until you get the RPM up, and the parts wrking in harmony, it
> may be best to use a battery charger instead of an alternator.
>
> 7. An easy way to measure net power output after you have the alternator on
> line is to run a few 12 volt lights from the battery.  You will see that the
> battery stays charged even with the lights on and the motor keeps on going.
>
> 8.  Although I have not tried it, the idea of vaporizing water! with microwaves
> should also work well in a converted ! turbine.
>
> SPREAD THIS TECHNOLOGY - IT IS FREE!!
>
> PRINT THIS BEFORE IT IS DELETED FROM THE NET!
>
> MY CODE FOR FUTURE IDENTIFICATION IS PANGURBAN
>