Posted by ovyyus (203.26.14.3) on May 23, 2003 at 19:33:40:
In Reply to: Re: Message for J.C. posted by Joel Wright on May 23, 2003 at 19:15:37:
Hi Joel,
You said: "...Another thought pertaining to the bolt speed adjuster on bessler earlier wheel If the wheel was covered and the cover rotated ,the only way to access the inside of the wheel would be through the center of the axle,so perhaps the bolt forced a brake against the rim rather than operated a internal mechinism..."
IMO, the bolt did not adjust any internal wheel components. I think Bessler probably fixed the adjustment bolt to one of the axle support posts so that friction could be applied directly to the small diameter axle. IMO, axle adjustment would be much more reliable and controllable than one positioned against the rim.
Regards, ovyyus
: On the subject of patents ;the U>S> patent office up to two years ago stated on the matter of perpetual motion engines in addition to must have a functioning model ;if the design is so simple that a person familer with physics is able to understand how the engine functions;patent will not be issued ;it sounded fishy then and if the clause is still intact its still fishy.If this clause is still in the U.S.patent laws, will someone please confirm as I cannot find it since the revamp of the U.S. patent office web site thanks Joel Wright.............................................................................................................................Another thought pertaining to the bolt speed adjuster on bessler earlier wheel If the wheel was covered and the cover rotated ,the only way to access the inside of the wheel would be through the center of the axle,so perhaps the bolt forced a brake against the rim rather than operated a internal mechinism ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,: : Also here in the UK, the patent office has a permanent staff working for the government security who check each every patent for any potential national security risks and if they find something then they bury it and demand silence about it. Clearly every country runs something similar. You may ask what risk could a gravity wheel hold? I don't know for sure but it seems to me that if something might have a detrimental effect on the tax revenue from fuel then that might be regarded as a potential security risk and require some kind of restriction?
: : : As for my patent application - I cancelled it.
: : : John Collins
: : It's the same in the USA. Anything that is considered a threat to national security is quickly buried, and rarely sees the light of day after that. You must also consider who controls the government. Even in democratic countries, Wealthy individuals and corporations wield a disproportionate amount of power due to the large amount of influence bestowed upon them by their money. Wealthy individuals and companies keep a very close watch on patents just like the government. If they wish to bury something, they certainly have the means to do so.
: : Lurker