Posted by ovyyus (203.26.14.3) on June 22, 2003 at 19:22:34:
In Reply to: Interesting Patent posted by ovyyus on June 22, 2003 at 17:47:42:
Hi All,
Of particular interest in Foster's patent description is the use of springs and multiple weights.
The patent reads in part: ...This means that Newton meant a unitary or one component system when he said, "A body at rest or in motion tends to remain that way unless acted on by an external force." With a two or more component system the forces between them are obviously external with respect to one another. So, this invention is only an extension of the common interpretation of Newton's Laws. The "power phase" extends the masses apart, while the "null phase", whereby these return phase reactions cancel out, obviously does change the centre of gravity of the system. This old type is alternated with a new type, and this opens up a new field of opportunities that are long overdue...
Long overdue indeed!
Regards, ovyyus
: Hi All,
: Found an interesting patent for a claimed 'reactionless propulsion' method by Richard Foster.
: http://www.intersurf.com/~propul/
: Patent illustration 5a looks somewhat familiar :)
: Regards, ovyyus