EP2342439A2 - Method and apparatus for generating energy carriers and applications thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus 102 and method for energy carriers 100. The apparatus 102 comprises a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, a chamber 202 to contain the RC circuit and the fluid and a power source 210 to provide power to the RC circuit. The RC circuit comprises an anode 204, a cathode 206 and a plurality of substantially parallel electrically conductive plates 208. Current through the RC circuit generates a frequency that converts molecules into energy carriers 100. Ignition of the energy carriers 100 releases energy that can be utilized in many different applications without the release of toxic or noxious gases, greenhouse gases or any interaction with the atmosphere or the consumption of any atmospheric oxygen. For example, the energy carriers 100 may be used in engines 1400 to power a motorized vehicle 1800.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ENERGY CARRIERS AND

APPLICATIONS THEREOF

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] This invention relates to methods and apparatus for generating an energy carrier and applications thereof, in particular, as an alternative fuel source.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Alternative sources of fuel have been the subject of concern for many years due to the limited practical energy resources and the dangerous byproducts produced. Currently, over 70% of the energy generated comes from fossil fuels. These fossil fuels are converted to oil and natural gas. The burning of oil and natural gas leads to the production of electrical energy with carbon dioxide and other toxic gases released as the byproduct. The production of carbon dioxide is purported to be involved in the greenhouse effect.

[0003] A significant source of toxic gases, such as hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, released into the air is from automobiles burning gasoline. To combat these toxic emissions, alternative sources of fuel have been investigated. Ethanol has been used alone or mixed with gasoline to reduce reliance on gasoline; however, energy production is lower than gasoline alone and production can be time consuming. Electric cars eliminate toxic byproducts, but power output is also low and charging stations, like gasoline stations would be required. Hydrogen powered cars have been under development, but pose a danger due to the explosiveness of hydrogen. [0004] Thus, there is a need for a safe, renewable, alternative fuel to power motorized vehicles that can be quickly and easily produced, is easy and safe to use, and is cost- effective.

SUMMARY [0005] The present invention is directed towards a method and an apparatus for changing bond angles of a molecule. The apparatus comprises a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit to generate a resonating frequency sufficient to modify the bond angles of a molecule but insufficient to break the covalent bonds between molecules. The RC circuit comprises an anode, a cathode and a plurality of parallel electrically conductive plates separated by a narrow gap of less than 1 inch. The RC circuit is contained inside a chamber containing a fluid, such as water. A dual frequency created by the RC circuit and a power supply generates an optimal frequency conducive for modify bond angles. It is believed that modification of bond angles converts the fluid molecules into a vapor slate. The vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles can be stored in a pressurized vessel for use in numerous applications.

[0006] For example, these vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles can be used to power motorized vehicles, such as automobiles. A pressurized vessel containing the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles may be placed in a convenient location in an automobile. A gas line can connect the pressurized vessel with the intake system or directly into the cylinder of an engine to power the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0007] Figure 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the current invention showing a possible effect on the bond angles of water;

[0008] Figure 2 is a front view of another embodiment of the current invention;

[0009] Figure 3 is a cross-section of the embodiment shown in Figure 2;

[0010] Figure 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the electrically conductive plates;

[0011] Figure 5 is a close up of the top view of the electrically conductive plates;

[0012] Figure 6 is a top perspective view of an embodiment of the chamber;

[0013] Figure 7 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the chamber;

[0014] Figure 8 is a top view of the electrically conductive plates inside the chamber;

[0015] Figure 9 is a from perspective view of an embodiment of the current invention;

[0016] Figure 10 is perspective view of the water manifold;

[0017] Figure 1 1 is a graph of an experiment measuring the amount of various gases produced as a function of time in a standard automobile when switching from standard fuel to vapors with unnatural bond angles;

[0018] Figure 12 is a graph of another experiment measuring the amount of various gases produced as a function of time in another automobile when switching from standard fuel to vapors with unnatural bond angles; [0019] Figure 13 is a graph of another experiment of the amount of various gases produced as a function of time in a standard automobile when switching from standard fuel to vapors with unnatural bond angles;

[0020] Figure 14 is a block diagram of an embodiment of an engine modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles;

[0021] Figure 15 is a block diagram of another embodiment of an engine modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles;

[0022] Figure 16 is a block diagram of another embodiment of an engine modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles;

[0023] Figure 17 is a block diagram of another embodiment of an engine modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles;

[0024] Figure 18 is a block diagram of another embodiment of an engine modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles;

[0025] Figure 19 is a plan view of a vehicle modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles as an alternative fuel; and

[0026] Figure 20 is a plan view of another embodiment of a vehicle modified to use the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles as an alternative fuel.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION [0027] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently-preferred embodiments of the invention and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0028] The invention is directed towards an apparatus 102 and method for generating an energy carrier molecule 100, such as pressurized vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles. In one embodiment, the energy carrier molecule may be a water molecule with a bond angle greater than approximately 104.5 degrees as shown in Fig. 1. Although the embodiments are described with water as the fluid, other fluids may be used, including fluids mixed with water and fluids that are substantially water or where water makes up the base component of the fluid. In addition, there is no requirement for the water to be purified.

[0029] Without being bound by theory, the inventors believe that the process described herein results in the generation of water molecules with an unnatural bond angle 100. It is believed that the conversion of a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle 100 back to a water molecule with a natural bond angle results in the release of energy. The energy released can be used in an unlimited number of applications. In addition, the water molecules with unnatural bond angles impart improved electrical properties over water molecules with natural bond angles.

[0030] This process and resulting product have advantages over the traditional electrolysis process in that less energy is consumed in making the product In addition, unlike electrolysis, which requires the use of water and added electrolytes, the current method and apparatus does not require the addition of any electrolytes to the water or solution. In other words, pure water may be used.

[0031] Having proposed this theory, the inventors recognize that skeptics may find it difficult to believe the process described herein results in the formation of water molecules with unnatural bond angles. Out of an abundance of caution, the inventors acknowledge that the process described herein could result in the production of hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2).

[0032] Nonetheless, regardless of the product produced, the process described herein is thought to be an efficient method for generating a product that can be used to provide energy. As such, the product produced will be referred to as an energy carrier, which includes but is not limited to molecules with unnatural bond angles and H2 and O2 gas. While the identification of the energy carrier may be debatable, the apparatus and process for making the energy carrier and the potential uses thereof are clear. [0033] As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the apparatus 102 for generating an energy carrier 100 comprises a chamber 202 containing a fluid or water, an anode 204, a cathode 206, and a plurality of electrically conductive plates 208 connected either to the anode 204 or the cathode 206: and a voltage source 210. The electrically conductive plates 208 are arranged in parallel and are ahernatingly connected to the anode and the cathode such that an anode connected plate is parallel and adjacent to a cathode connected plate as shown in Fig. 4 and 5. The anode 204 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the voltage source and the cathode 206 is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the voltage source effectively creating a resistor capacitor circuit for the generation of energy carriers.

[0034] The apparatus 102 for generating energy carriers 100 further comprises a water vapor outlet 212 to allow the energy carriers to escape and a pressure vessel 214 connected to the water vapor outlet 212 to contain the escaped energy carriers. Without being bound by theory, the inventors believe that applying a predetermined amount of power to the electrically conductive plates 208 creates agitation and modification of bond angles of the water molecules on the surface of the plates without breaking covalent bonds. The agitation and modification of bonds into unnatural angles disrupts the non-covalent interactions of water molecules with each other, resulting in water vapors. The water vapors escape from the liquid water, thereby increasing the pressure within the vessel. The pressure build-up further facilitates maintaining water molecules with unnatural bond angles in a vapor state. Ignition of this water vapor causes the bond angles to return to their natural state and release energy.

[0035J The current applied to the anode 204, cathode 206, and electrically conductive plates 208 causes the water molecules to have a weak dielectric constant, which effectively generates a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, with a fixed capacitor in parallel with a variable resistor, generating an oscillating or resonating frequency. The resonating frequency may be calculated as the inverse of the product of the resistance and the capacitance. The resistance changes as a function of the purity of the fluid, the changes in electrical resistivity based upon the nature of the impurities in the fluid, the amount of the gas entrained in the fluid, the rate of circulation of the fluid, the surface tension of the fluid, the pressure in the vessel, the amount of vapor produced and the temperature of the water. The capacitance is a function of the applied current, the surface area of the electrically conductive plates 208 and number of electrically conductive plates 208, and the gap between plates 208. It is believed the resonating frequency in combination with the intrinsic or inherent frequency generated by the power source 210, which has a different frequency, amplitude, and cycle than the resonating frequency, results in an optimal modified frequency, referred to as the modifying frequency, that facilitates the agitation and modification of bond angles without breaking covalent bonds, resulting in water vapors with unnatural bond angles. In addition, the water vapor with unnatural bond angles adopts an electrical property and a magnetic property that can be utilized in a variety of applications.

[0036] This is distinguishable from the electrolysis process in which covalent bonds are broken and diatomic hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated without any electrical or magnetic properties. In addition, electrolysis requires higher levels of energy since breaking of covaleni bonds is required as opposed to modification of bond angles. Nonetheless, hydrogen and oxygen gases may be generated from the processes described herein at some resonating frequencies. Therefore, this invention includes an efficient method of generating industrial gases, such as hydrogen and oxygen, particularly from water.

[0037] A computer may be implemented to automatically calculate the proper parameters necessary to generate a predetermined optimal frequency based upon feedback received from the operating unit. [0038] For reasons not completely understood, this dual frequency stimulation results in better performance, or better production of energy carriers, such as water vapors with unnatural bond angles, than a single frequency stimulus that is equivalent to the sum of the dual frequency stimulation. It is theorized that one frequency delivers the necessary power characteristics to the fluid while the compounded frequency delivers the vibratory energy necessary to the modification of the bonding angle. In addition, the dual frequency stimulation provides for broader range of frequencies than a single frequency stimulus. It is theorized that the use of multiple frequencies, that is, more than two frequencies, may improve the efficiency of the apparatus. The resonating frequency may be approximately 50 Hz to approximately 40 KHz. Preferably the resonating frequency is approximately 1 KHz to approximately 22 KHz.

[0039] Unlike electrolysis, which requires direct current, the current invention may use alternating current or direct current. Therefore, electricity from a standard outlet can be used to power the apparatus.

[0040] The current may be supplied by any power source 210 of approximately I volt to approximately 500 volts. Preferably the power source 210 is from approximately 2 volts to approximately 24 volts. The preferred amount of current utilized is a function of the surface area of the plates 208 and the distance between the plates and the varying resistance of the substance between plates. The voltage and current can be adjusted to produce approximately 1 watt per square feet of surface area to approximately 100 watts per square feet of surface area. Adjustment beyond this level is possible should it be required for efficient operation of the apparatus. [0041] In one embodiment, the current is continuously applied to the plates 208. In another embodiment, the current can be applied with a duty cycle of approximately 0.005 to 0.5 (or 0.5% to approximately 50%). For example, the current can be on for 2 milliseconds then off for 98 milliseconds. The predetermined duty cycle may be generated by using a MOSFET array or SCR networks. The duty cycle may be modified by a computer in real time based upon feedback received from the apparatus. In one embodiment, the MOSFET array is powered by DC supply. In a preferred embodiment, the MOSFET array is powered by a battery.

[0042] In some embodiments, a power pass through 216 connects the voltage source

210 with the anode 204 and the cathode 206 to supply current to the anode plate and the cathode plate at the anode terminal and cathode terminal, respectively. In one embodiment, two anode terminals and two cathode terminals are used to provide structural stability for the plates. The two anode terminals and the two cathode terminals can be secured through their respective power pass throughs 216.

[0043] In some embodiments, the anode 204 and the cathode 206 are plates, each comprising a surface. The anode plate surface and the cathode plate surface may be opposite and parallel to each other. The plurality of electrically conductive plates 208 can be positioned perpendicular to and in between the anode plate and the cathode plate. The electrically conductive plates 208 can be arranged parallel to each other in an alternating arrangement such that a first electrically conductive plate connected to the anode is parallel and adjacent to a second electrically conducive plate connected to the cathode. In other words, a first set of electrically conductive plates 500 may be attached perpendicular to the anode plate with the surface of each electrically conductive plate aligned parallel to each other, thereby creating a plurality of parallel anode plates. A second set of electrically conductive plates 502 may be attached perpendicular to the cathode plate with the surface of each electrically conductive plate aligned parallel with each other, thereby creating a plurality of parallel cathode plates. The plurality of parallel anode plates and the plurality of parallel cathode plates can then be aligned parallel with each other such that the electrically conductive plates from the first and second set are aligned adjacent to each other in alternating fashion as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. A non-conductive rod 402 can be inserted through the first and second set 500, 502 of electrically conductive plates so as to provide structural stability. Each electrically conductive plate can be separated from the other by a non-conductive washer 404.

[0044] The anode plate and the cathode plate may each comprise a plurality of plate holes. Screws or bolts can be inserted into the plate holes to fasten an electrically conductive plate.

[00451 In some embodiments each electrically conductive plate has a right angle bend and a plurality of fastener holes to provide a means for attaching the first and second set 500, 502 of electrically conductive plates to the anode 204 or cathode 206, which are parallel to each other, while maintaining a parallel alignment among the electrically conductive plates. Each fastener hole can be aligned with a corresponding hole on the anode or cathode plate.

[0046] In another embodiment, the anode plate and the cathode plate may be replaced by a plurality of anode power blocks 406 and cathode power blocks 408. Each electrically conductive plate 208 from the first set 500 of electrically conductive plates may be sandwiched in between each anode power block 406 and each electrically conductive plate 208 of the second set 502 of electrically conductive plates may be sandwiched in between each cathode power block 408 as a means for fastening or securing the electrically conductive plates parallel to each other. The power blocks 406, 408 and electrically conductive plates 208 can be further secured with a rod 402 that passes through each electrically conductive plate 208 and each power block.

[0047] The anode 204, the cathode 206, and the plurality of electrically conductive plates 208 can be made of any conductive material such as copper, aluminum, platinum, silver and other metals and metal alloys. Metals that are sturdy and non-corrosive are preferred, such as stainless steel. Other embodiments could utilize flexible electrical conductive materials in irregular shapes with structural integrity and anode / cathode spacing maintained by an appropriate exoskeletal structure or support. Such an embodiment would enable the apparatus to fit into irregular shaped spaces as may be required by some applications. In one embodiment, the electrically conductive plates 208 are sandblasted or sanded to create miniature pits, crevices, points, or edges, thereby increasing the surface area of the electrically conductive plates and enhancing the transfer of energy into the fluid.

[0048] The electrically conductive plates 208 can take on an unlimited number of shapes, sizes, and dimensions, constrained only by spacing issues, arrangement, and surface area. In a preferred embodiment, the electrically conductive plates 208 should be parallel to each other. This maximizes the potential number and size of plates that can be placed inside a chamber. In one embodiment, a chamber 202 contained twenty parallel plates 208 having a length of 1 foot and a height of 0.5 foot. In another embodiment, a chamber 202 contained twenty parallel plates 208 having a length of 4 feet and a height of 0.5 foot.

[0049] The gap between each adjacent plate 208 can be from approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch. Preferably each adjacent plate 208 has a gap of approximately less than 0.25 inch. In one embodiment, the gap between adjacent plates 208 is approximately 0.125 inch.

[0050] The parallel arrangement also facilitates movement of water in between the electrically conductive plates 208. The movement of water allows water to pass across the surface areas of the electrically conductive plates 208 in between the gap between the electrically conductive plates 208, thereby dislodging the water vapors forming on the electrically conductive plates 208 from the plates causing the water vapor to rise to the surface of the water and escape from the liquid water. In some embodiments, the electrically conductive plates 208 can be a series of cylinders or cones of decreasing size, concentrically arranged one inside another, with open ends. The open ends can be aligned with the direction of the movement of water.

[0051J In some embodiments, movement of water can be created by vibrating, rocking, tilling, shaking or otherwise agitating the chamber 202. For example, the chamber 202 may be placed on a rocking or tilting machine. In some embodiments, a chamber 202 may be placed inside a vehicle so as to encounter natural agitation of the water due to vibrations, bumps, turns, acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. In other embodiments, movement of water is generated by creating a flow of water, for example, with a water pump 110. In some embodiments, one or more ultrasonic transducers could be placed in or upon the chamber 202, the effect of which would be to detach the bubbles of vapor as they are formed.

[0052] The chamber 202 may further comprise a water inlet orifice 220. The water inlet orifice 220 may be positioned anywhere on the chamber to generate a continuous flow of water. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, to maximize the flow across the electrically conductive plates, the water inlet orifice 220 may be placed adjacent and perpendicular to the electrically conductive plates 208 such that water flowing in through the water inlet orifice 220 will flow parallel with the electrically conductive plates 208 through the gaps. In some embodiment, the chamber 202 may have a second water inlet orifice 222 opposite the first water inlet orifice 220. Water can flow through the first water inlet orifice 220 in a first direction parallel with the electrically conductive plates 208 through the gap at one end of the chamber while also flowing through the second water inlet orifice 222 in a second direction, opposite the first direction, from the other end of the chamber, parallel to the electrically conductive plates 208 into the gaps. Water flowing through the electrically conductive plates 208 from two opposite ends will maximize the water movement at the ends and the middle of the electrically conductive plates, thereby increasing the efficiency of water vapor production. A branching water pipe may be used to supply water simultaneously through the first water inlet orifice 220 in a first direction and through the second water inlet orifice 222 in a second direction, opposite the first direction. [0053] In another embodiment, a water inlet orifice 220 may be positioned at the bottom of the chamber, below the electrically conductive plates, with the water flow projecting upwards into the gaps, parallel to the electrically conductive plates as shown in Figs. 6-8. A plurality of water inlet orifices 220 can be positioned at the bottom of the chamber, below the electrically conductive plates 208 to ensure sufficient water movement across all surfaces. Each water inlet orifice 220 may be equipped with nozzles 700 to help secure tubing.

[0054] A water pump 110 may be used to force the flow of water from an external water supply 226 into the chamber through the water inlet orifice 220. In some embodiments, a pump base 702 may be attached near or to the chamber 202 to support the water pump 110. In one embodiment, the water pump 110 draws water from the external water supply 226 through tube A and forces the water into the chamber 202 via tube B. [0055] In embodiments with a plurality of water inlet orifices 220, a water manifold

704 may be attached near or to the chamber 202. As shown in Fig. 10, the water manifold 702 may comprise at least one entry hole 1000 and a plurality of exit holes 1002. The entry hole 1000 is attached to the water pump 110 to receive water How. The plurality of exit holes 1002 are connected to tubes that feed back into the water inlet orifices 220 through the nozzles 700 to recycle the water back into the chamber 202. [0056] In embodiments where water is forced through the chamber 202, the chamber 202 may further comprise a water outlet orifice 228. The water outlet orifice 228 can lead back to the water supply 226 via tube C, thereby allowing the water that was not converted into vapors to be recycled. Therefore, water can be added to the chamber 202 to a desired level. When the water pump 110 is turned on water is force into the water manifold 704 where the water splits into a plurality of tubes connected to the plurality of water inlet orifices 220, thereby forcing water into the chamber 202. In embodiments without a water manifold 704, the water pump 110 pumps the water directly to the water inlet orifice 220. From the chamber 202 the water is forced out the water outlet orifice 228 back into the water pump 226, thereby forming a closed loop. [0057] As shown in Figs. 3 and 9, the water vapor outlet 212 may be located above the electrically conductive plates. Preferably, the water vapor outlet 212 is located close to the electrically conductive plates 208 so that the water vapors are not required to traverse relatively large distances through the liquid water to escape into the space. In some embodiments, the water vapor outlet 212 connects to the pressure vessel 214 via a tube D. Tube E is also attached to tank 214 to ensure that any gas trapped in the water supply 226 is allowed to escape to pressure vessel 214 for use.

[0058] The amount and nature of current passed across the electrically charged plates is sufficient to agitate and modify chemical bonds of water molecules into unnatural bond angles but may be insufficient to break the eovalent oxygen-hydrogen bonds. However, it may be possible that eovalent bonds are broken. Nonetheless, due to the agitation and modification of bond angles of water molecules, the non-covalent bonding interactions between adjacent water molecules is disrupted and water across the surface of the electrically conductive plates convert into water vapors. The water flow across the surface of the plates facilitates the escape of water vapors created on the surface of the electrically conductive plates into the air. The creation of water vapors increases pressure in the chamber and generates a pressurized energy carrier, such as water molecules with unnatural bond angles. The pressure build up may help maintain water molecules with unnatural bond angles.

[0059] The amount of water inside the chamber should be sufficient to completely immerse the electrically conductive plates 208. In one embodiment, the chamber is large enough such that even when the electrically conductive plates are completely submerged, a space exists above the water for the water vapors to escape into. A water vapor outlet orifice 212 can be positioned along the top of the chamber 202 leading to a pressure vessel 112. In embodiments with a water outlet orifice 228, the water outlet orifice 228 may be positioned along the chamber 202 such that the water level remains below the water vapor outlet 212. The water flow rate into the chamber should be approximately equal to the water flow rate out of the chamber so as to maintain a constant water level to keep the electrically conductive plates 208 submerged and to prevent water from entering into the water vapor outlet 212.

[0060] In another embodiment, a water vapor trap 108 is located above the water.

The water vapor trap 108 may have a wide base to increase the area which the water vapor can escape into. The water vapor trap 108 may taper towards the top to funnel the water vapor in a desired direction. In embodiments with a water vapor trap 108, the water vapor outlet 212 can be positioned on the water vapor trap 108. In addition, the water vapor irap 108 may further comprise the water outlet orifice 228 to direct the water back to the water supply for recirculation. In another embodiment, the water vapor trap 108 can simply be the area above the level of the water.

[0061] The chamber 202 is connected to a pressure vessel 214 via the water vapor outlet 212. As the pressure builds up inside the chamber 202, the pressurized water vapor molecules are forced through the water vapor outlet 212 into the pressure vessel 214. The pressure vessel 214 may comprise a pressure gauge to determine the amount of pressure build up. The preferred amount of pressure to maintain water molecules with unnatural bond angles is approximately 1 pound per square inch (psi) to approximately 100 psi. However a higher pressure could be used for certain compressed gas applications. Contained at this pressure, the water molecule can maintain an unnatural bond angle for several months depending on the quality of the pressure vessel. The water molecules with unnatural bond angles can be released, for example, tube F for use in a variety of applications.

[0062] Due to the pressure build-up the chamber 202, pressure vessel 214, water trap 108, and water supply tank 104 should be made of material sturdy enough to maintain structural stability at high pressures. In addition, the material used may be non-corrosive such as metal, acrylic, PVC, plastic and the like. Preferably, the chamber 202 is made of stainless steel.

[0063] A non-conductive, non-water permeable coating may also be used to coat the inner surface of a metal chamber to increase the efficiency of energy production. A metal chamber may decrease the efficiency of water vapor production by shunting some of the electricity to ground. By coating the inner surface of a metal chamber with a non- conductive material, the electricity generated will remain in the electrically conductive plates. Suitable coatings include acrylic and fiber glass. A coating may be applied to the surface by, for example, sandblasting. [0064] The apparatus may comprise a single chamber or a plurality of chambers. In embodiments with a plurality of chambers, each chamber would require the parts associated with the chamber. To share the water supply, maximize space, and increase efficiency, the chambers can be arranged in parallel. The power source can be attached to the plates of the different chambers in series or parallel as may suit the application. In addition, the water supply can flow into the chamber in parallel. This will allow the apparatus to share the same power source and water supply. A merging tube can be connected to each water outlet orifice and merge the water into a single vapor trap. The vapor trap can comprise its own water outlet orifice to recycle the water back into the water supply. The water vapors can also merge and collect in the water vapor trap and be forced through the water vapor outlet into a pressure vessel. This allows the water vapors generated in each chamber to combine together in a single pressure vessel. [0065] It is believed that a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle can be created by exposing the water molecule to electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 0. 1 cm and less than 100 cm. Preferably the electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength in the range of approximately 0.1 cm to approximately 100 cm. More preferably, the electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength of approximately 1 cm to 50 cm. In another embodiment, the electromagnetic frequency is between approximately 0 to approximately 5 gigahertz (GHz). In one embodiment, the electromagnetic frequency is approximately 1.1 GHz. In another embodiment, the electromagnetic frequency is approximately 2.2 GHz.

[0066] The electromagnetic radiation is applied through current. In one embodiment, the electromagnetic radiation may be applied as pulse width modulated direct current of unequal pulse spacing and reduced duty cycles. Therefore, although these ranges of wavelengths encompass microwaves, the mechanism of action differs from that of microwaves being applied with alternating currents as in the conventional microwave oven. [0067] This invention is also directed towards a method of generating energy carriers 100, such as a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle, comprising providing a first frequency; providing a second frequency different from the first frequency; generating a modifying frequency by combining or summating the first frequency and the second frequency; and exposing the molecule to the modifying frequency to create the unnatural bond angle without breaking the covalent bond. It is possible, however, that at certain modifying frequencies, covalent bonds may break.

[0068] The first frequency may be the intrinsic or inherent frequency generated by a power source. The second frequency may be the resonating frequency generated from the plurality of electrically conductive plates. The resonating frequency is approximately 50 Hz to approximately 40 KHz. In some embodiments, the resonating frequency is approximately 1 KHz to approximately 22 KHz.

[0069] Each electrically conductive plate comprises a surface area and is arranged parallel to each other. The power source and the electrically conductive plates effectively create a resistor-capacitor circuit. The current from the power source may be applied with a duty cycle of approximately 0.005 to approximately 0.5. The amount of power applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates may range from approximately 10 watts per square feet of surface area to approximately 100 watts per square feet of surface area. In some embodiments, the power applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates is approximately 30 watts per square feet of surface area to approximately 50 watts per square feet of surface area.

[0070] The method of generating an energy carrier further comprises pressurizing the energy carrier to maintain the unnatural bond angle and containing the pressurized energy carrier in a pressure vessel.

[0071] Although this invention was described with respect to water as the energy carrier, the apparatus and methods described herein may be applied to other aqueous and non-aqueous solutions whose electro-magnetic properties are conducive to similar processing. As such, this invention is also directed towards a molecule comprising an unnatural bond angle. Preferably, the molecule comprising an unnatural bond angle is pressurized. The unnatural bond angle is any bond angle other than a characteristic bond angle of a molecule in its natural state. For example, the bond angle of water in its natural state is approximately 104.5 degrees. Therefore, a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle is one a bond angle other than 104.5 degrees. For example, the bond angle may be greater than approximately 104.5 degrees. In some embodiments, the bond angle may be greater than approximately 109 degrees. In some embodiments, the bond angle may be 180 degrees.

[0072] It is believed that the reversion of a molecule with an unnatural bond angle back to its natural state with natural bond angles results in the release of energy. As such, numerous applications have been contemplated as listed below. One example is that a molecule with an unnatural bond angle may be used as an alternative fuel source. This can be accomplished by providing a molecule with an unnatural bond angle in a pressurized vessel at a pressure of approximately 1 psi to approximately 100 psi, then releasing the molecule with the unnatural bond angle from the pressurized vessel, and igniting the molecule with the unnatural bond angle with an electrical discharge. For example, a high frequency, high voltage ignition source such as a spark plug may be utilized. The ignition of the molecule with the unnatural bond angle reverts the unnatural bond angle back to a natural bond angle state and releases energy. Energy is released as sonic energy, mechanical energy, heat and chemical energy. In some embodiments, the energy released may be useable as an alternative fuel. The alternative fuel may be used as a replacement for gasoline for powering a motorized device, such as an automobile. In some embodiments, the energy released may be used to maintain a flame or fire. [0073] EXAMPLES

[0074] Energy carriers were generated and captured in a pressure vessel at 35 psi by applying 5 volts to a generator comprising four parallel chambers with 20 plates in each unit; each plate having a surface area of 4 square feet and arranged parallel to each other with a gap of 0.1765 inches between plates. The energy carriers were regulated down to 5 psi and released through a cutting torch tip of the size #00 and ignited effectively creating a blowtorch, cutting torch, or welding torch. The flame generated was used to cut through many different materials including thin sheets of titanium and nickel plated steel. Also a tungsten welding rod was used as a sample metal and was melted by the cutting torch using the energy carriers.

[0075] Energy carriers were generated and captured in a pressure vessel at 35 psi by applying 5 volts to a generator comprising four parallel chambers with 20 plates in each

~)7 unit; each plate having a surface area of 4 square feet and arranged parallel to each other with a gap of 0.1765 inches between plates. The pressurized vapor was regulated down to 6 psi and injected into the intakes of two different types of single cylinder internal combustion engines. The two types of engines were a gasoline engine, a Honda GX 340, and a tri-fuel engine, a Honda GX 390. The modifications to the engines that allowed the insertion of the energy carriers involved the removal of the carburetor and an insertion plate on the intake to allow only the energy carriers and not outside air to enter. This modification allowed these engines to start and run without any outside air or extra fuel other than the energy carriers.

[0076] As summarized in Fig. 1 1 , the energy carriers were also used to run an automobile with significantly reduced toxic byproducts. A Toyota FJ-40 with a 2-F straight six cylinder engine was modified such that the energy carriers were inserted below the carburetor in an extra port in the manifold intake using a ball valve as a shutoff and an automobile quick connect. Also a shiiioff was installed in the engines normal gasoline line to allow a complete interruption of gasoline from the gas tank to the engine's carburetor. The engine was started and regular unleaded car gasoline was used to keep the motor running. The levels of gases emilted from the tailpipe were measured in 10 second intervals by the IMR 2800A Exhaust Gas Analyzer and the results are shown in Fig. 1 1. Data points 1 through 71 indicate conditions when regular unleaded gasoline was used. Oxygen levels in the air were above 20% before ignition and dropped to less than 5% within 3 minutes. Levels of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide where virtually undetectable before ignition and rose to approximately 10% or more. After approximately 12 minutes, the fuel source was switched from the unleaded gas to the vapor described as this invention (see Data points 72-78 in Fig. 11). Approximately 1 minute after switching to the vapor, the engine was running on pure vapors (data points 79-147 in Fig. 11). As shown, oxygen levels in the air had return to normal at above 20% and hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide levels returned back to undetectable levels. The engine, however, was still running. After an additional 11 minutes, the engine was turned off (data points 148 to 154) and the levels of oxygen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide remained unchanged compared to levels when the engine was running on the energy carriers.

[0077] This experiment was repeated two more times and the results have been reproduced in Figs. 12 and 13 with similar results. As shown in Fig. 12, when the engine was turned on using unleaded gasoline, oxygen levels in the air dropped from above 20% to below 5% (data points 1-35) and toxic gas levels rose from undetectable levels to over 5Vι (carbon monoxide) and 15% (carbon dioxide). When the fuel was switched from unleaded gasoline to the energy carriers, oxygen levels rose back to approximately 20% while toxic gas levels dropped back to below 1 % (data points 43-87). When the engine was turned off, oxygen levels remained unchanged and toxic gas levels decreased to undetectable levels.

[0078] Fig. 13 shows the third experiment with oxygen levels dropping from above

20% when the engine was off to below 5% when the engine was turned on using unleaded gasoline. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide rose from undetectable levels when die engine was off to levels exceeding 5% and 15%, respectively, when the engine was running on unleaded gasoline (data points 1-36 in Fig. 13). After the fuel was switched from unleaded gasoline to the energy carriers described herein, the levels of oxygen rose back up to approximately 20% and the toxic gases dropped to undetectable levels (data points 51-129 in Fig. 13). After the engine was turned off gas levels were unchanged compared to when the engine was running on the vapor (data points 130-150 in Fig. 13). [0079] APPLICATION

[0080] One application of energy carriers 100 generated by the apparatus and process described herein is as an alternative fuel source for engines and motor vehicles, such as automobiles, as well as other motorized devices relying on fuel for power. For example, conventional fuels used in internal combustion engines, such as gasoline, diesel, natural gas, propane, and the like can be replaced, in whole or in part, with the energy carriers 100. The energy carriers 100 can replace from about 0% to about 100% of the conventional fuel. Utilizing the energy carriers 100 reduces toxic emissions associated with the burning of gasoline and other fuels.

[0081] Replacement of conventional fuels with the energy carriers 100 may be accomplished by a variety of methods depending on the type of engine. For example, as shown in Figs. 14-18, in an internal combustion engine 1400, the energy carriers 100 may be free flowing into the intake manifold 1416, injected directly into the cylinders 1404, or mixed and metered with air and/or fuel prior to delivery to the cylinders 1404. [0082] By way of example only, the energy carriers 100 can be used in conjunction with or as a replacement for fuel 1402 in a standard internal combustion engine 1400. The internal combustion engine 1400 combusts fuel 1402, such as gasoline, inside a cylinder 1404 to drive pistons 1406 to power a motorized vehicle 1800. In a standard four stroke internal combustion engine 1400, fuel 1402 and air 1408 are drawn into the cylinder 1404 through an intake valve 1410 as the piston 1406 moves to the bottom of the cylinder 1404 during the first stroke or intake stroke. During the second stroke or compression stroke, the fuel 1402 and air 1408 are compressed as the piston 1406 moves towards the top of the cylinder 1404. In the third stroke or combustion stroke, the fuel 1402 and air 1408 inside the cylinder 1404 are ignited by a spark plug 1412 and combusts, thereby driving the piston 1406 towards the bottom of the cylinder 1404. In the fourth stroke or exhaust stroke, the piston 1406 moves back up and the exhaust is eliminated through an exhaust valve 1414. [0083] Since the energy carriers 100 can also release energy when actuated, ignition of the energy carriers 100 inside a cylinder 1404 would have a similar effect as ignition of the fuel 1402 and air 1408 mixture. The engine 1400 may be modified to feed the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404. Various techniques may be employed to feed the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404 during the intake stroke. Some of die techniques and methods include, but are not limited to, free flow of the energy carriers 100 into the intake manifold 1416, metered flow of the energy carriers 100 and air 1408 in an appropriate ratio, and direct injection of the of the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404. Once in the cylinder 1404 the energy carriers 100 may be ignited, for example by a spark plug 1412, the combustion of diesel fuel in a diesel engine, or any other source of a spark or flame. In test experiments, a ratio of 60:40 and even up to 70:30 of the energy carriers 100 to diesel fuel still allowed the diesel fuel to combust upon compression to actuate the vapor molecules to release energy. [0084] In some embodiments, there may be a free flow of the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404 via the intake manifold 1416. In vehicles using carburetors 1418, the carburetor 1418 has a fuel inlet 1420 through which the fuel is drawn into the intake manifold 1416, mixed with air 1408, and introduced into the cylinder 1404. An alternative fuel or energy carrier inlet 1422 can be created through which the energy carriers 100 can be introduced to the fuel/air mixtures. This energy carrier inlet 1422 may be aligned with, adjacent to, or opposite from the fuel inlet 1420 so that the fuel 1402 and energy carriers 100 are drawn into the venturi 1424 of the carburetor 1418. Thus, when the throttle valve (not shown) of the carburetor 1418 is opened, air 1408, fuel 1402, and energy carriers 100 are sucked into the manifold 1416 for distribution into the cylinders 1404. [0085] In some embodiments, air flow 1408 through the carburetor 1418 and/or the introduction of the energy carriers 100 to the intake manifold 1416 may be controlled or metered using a mass flow controller 1500, valves, fuel injectors, and the like as shown in Figs. 15 and 17. These may work in conjunction with the vehicle's computer system 1426. [0086] In embodiments in which the carburetor 1418 has been replaced with the fuel injector 1428, a second fuel injector 1428b may be employed to inject the vapor molecules 100 into the intake system 1416 or directly into the cylinder 1404. A computer system 1426 can synchronize and calculate the proper mixture of fuel 1402, air 1408, and energy carriers 100 to inject into the intake system 1416 and/or the cylinder 1404. [0087] In some embodiments, the carburetor 1418 may be used in conjunction with the fuel injector 1428. For example, fuel 1402 may be introduced into the cylinder 1404 via the fuel injector 1428 while the vapor molecule 100 is introduced into the cylinder 1404 via the carburetor after mixing with the air. Alternatively, the energy carriers 100 may be directly introduced into the cylinder 1404 via a fuel injector 1428 while the fuel is introduced via the carburetor 1424 after having been mixed with air. In addition, an option may be provided to completely shut off the introduction of fuel 1402 into the cylinder and rely completely on the vapor molecule 100.

[0088] By way of example only, in an embodiment using both a carburetor 1418 and fuel injector 1428, with the fuel 1402 entering the cylinders 1404 through the fuel injector 1428 and the energy carriers 100 entering the cylinders 1404 via the carburetor, if fuel is no longer desired, a switch can shut off the fuel injector 1428 so that the vehicle is powered solely by the vapor molecules 100.

[0089] Therefore, a variety of different combinations may be employed for introducing the energy carriers and/or fuel into the cylinder. The precise approach used may depend on fuel savings or power. Therefore, the energy carriers 100 and/or the fuel 1402 may be injected directly into the cylinder 1404 or through an existing intake system 1416. In utilizing an existing intake system 1416, the flow of the energy carriers 100 may be controlled or free flowing. In addition, the energy carriers 100, the fuel 1402, and air 1408 may be mixed before entering the cylinder 1404 or mixed inside the cylinder 1404 through parallel injections via electrical injectors, mechanical injectors, solenoid valves, and the like, or mixed in any combination prior to or during the introduction into the cylinder 1404.

[0090] As shown in Fig. 19, the energy carriers 100 may be stored in a vehicle

1800 in a storage container 1802. For example, the storage container 1802 may be a pressurized vessel 214 containing the vapor molecules 100 placed in or near the trunk of the vehicle 1800. A high pressure hose or line 1804 can connect the storage container 1802 to the intake system 1416 or directly into the cylinders 1404 to deliver the vapor molecules 100 at the appropriate time and in the appropriate amount. Thus, a fuel tank 1806 and the storage container 1802 may work in parallel.

[0091] In some embodiments, the storage container 1802 may be an alternate fuel generator or energy carrier generator 102 placed in the vehicle 1800. Since water may be used as one of the fluids to generate the energy carriers 100, a user need only find a source of water to "re-fuel" the vehicle 1800. Furthermore, since the fluid need not be in pure or filtered form, the user could stop nearly anywhere and use nearly any type of fluid or water that can be found.

[0092] As shown in Fig. 20, the energy carriers 100 may also be used in conjunction with current alternative fuel vehicles. For example, the energy carriers 100 may be fed into fuel cells 1900 to power the fuel cell 1900 in electric vehicles 1800. The fuel cell 1900 can then power the batteries or an electrical generator 1902 to provide power to the engine 1400 or electrical power for use to power other electrical devices. In some embodiments, the vapor molecules 100 may be used to directly power an electrical generator to provide power to any electrical or electromechanical device. The energy carriers 100 may be from a pressurized vessel 214 or generated in the vehicle by an energy carrier generator 102.

[0093] Thus, as described herein, the present invention is also a method of powering an engine 1400, such as the engine of a motorized vehicle comprising introducing energy carriers 100 into the engine 1400, and actuating the energy carriers 100 to create kinetic energy. The energy carriers 100 may be water molecules with an unnatural bond angle of greater than approximately 104.5 degrees.

[0094] Specifically, the method of powering an engine 1400, comprises introducing energy carriers 100 into a cylinder 1404 of an engine 1400; and actuating the energy carriers 100 to drive a piston 1406. The method further comprises feeding the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404 from a storage container 1802. In some embodiments, the storage container 1802 may be a pressurized vessel 214. In some embodiments, storage container 1802 generates the energy carriers 100. Thus, the storage container 1802 may be an energy carrier generator 102.

[0095] The energy carriers 100 may be introduced into the cylinder 1404 through an intake valve 1410, injected directly into lhe cylinder 1404, or metered into the intake manifold 1416 by a mass flow controller 1500. In addition, the energy carriers 100 may be mixed with a fuel 1402. In some embodiments, the energy carriers 100 and the fuel 1402 are mixed before introduction into the cylinder 1404. In some embodiments, the energy carriers 100 and the fuel 1402 are mixed in the cylinder 1404.

[0096] In some embodiments, the engine 1400 may be an internal combustion engine and the method of powering the internal combustion engine comprises generating energy carriers 100 in a storage container 1802 inside a motorized vehicle 1800, metering vapor molecules 100 into an engine 1400 with a first mass flow controller 1500a, metering air flow into the engine with a second mass flow controller 1500b, mixing the energy carriers, air, and a fuel in a compartment of the engine, such as the carburetor 1418, intake manifold 1416, or the cylinder 1404, and actuating the energy carriers 100 inside the cylinder 1404 to drive a piston 1406 to create work.

[0097] Implementation of this method into vehicles results in an alternative fuel vehicle 1800, comprising an engine 1400, the engine 1400 comprising a cylinder 1404, and a piston 1406 housed inside the cylinder 1404; and an alternative fuel comprising energy carriers 100, wherein the energy carriers 100 are introduced into the cylinder 1404 of the engine 1400 and actuated to release energy to drive the piston 1406 inside the cylinder 1404.

[0098] The alternative fuel vehicle 1800 further comprises a means for introducing the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404. For example, the alternative fuel vehicle 1800 may have a first fuel injector 1428a to inject a fuel 1402 into the cylinder 1404; and a second fuel injector 1428b to inject the energy carriers 100 into the cylinder 1404. The second fuel injector 1428b may be positioned on the cylinder in a similar manner as the first fuel injector 1428a. In some embodiments, the alternative fuel vehicle 1800 may have a standard carburetor 1418, the carburetor 1418 comprising a throttle body having a first end and a second end; a channel within the throttle body extending from the first end to the second end, the channel having a wall; a throttle plate positioned at the second end, the throttle plate rotatable within the channel; a fuel inlet 1420 within the wall of the channel to introduce the fuel into the carburetor; and an alternative fuel inlet 1422 within the wall of the channel to introduce the alternative fuel into the carburetor to mix with the fuel. [0099] In some embodiments, the alternative fuel vehicle 1800 further comprises a mass flow controller 1500 to meter an amount of the alternative fuel 100 into the cylinder 1404.

[00100] The alternative fuel vehicle 1800 may also have a storage container 1802 and a line 1804 connecting the storage container 1802 to the engine 1400. In some embodiments, the storage container 1802 is a pressurized vessel 214. In some embodiments, the storage container 1802 generates the vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles 100. In other words, the storage container 1802 is a vapor molecule generator

102.

[00101] OTHER APPLICATIONS

[00102] Numerous other applications have been contemplated by the inventors. The following is not an exhaustive list of possible applications but rather a few examples in various fields to provide a sample of the potential uses.

[0100] Water

[0101] Water Treatment Systems for Culinary / Commercial Uses - Saline /

Brackish

[0102] Water for Injectables - Medical

[01031 Semi-conductor Manufacturing Water

[0104] Reclamation of Useful or Valuable Substances from Water

[0105] Mine Waste Water Treatment

[0106] Food Product Water

[0107] Reclamation of Industrial Waste Water and Contents

[0108] Reclamation of Grey Water for Agriculture, Recreation

[0109] Energy (Electrical) [0110] Air Quality Improvement for Existing Facilities by Pollutant Capture

Including Coal

[0111] Reduce / Eliminate Hydrocarbon Fuel Requirements

[0112] Reduce / Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

[0113] Utilize Water / Gravity Systems in Electrical Energy Production

[0114] Utilize Charged Gas Systems in Electrical Energy Production

[0115] Bring Shut-in Plants On-Line - Can Meet Air Quality Requirements

[0116] Personal Transportation

[0117] Retrofit Existing Internal Combustion Engines for New Fuel

[0118] Retrofit Existing Internal Combustion Engines to Capture Carbon Based

Emissions

[0119] Retrofit to Eliminate Nitric Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Paniculate Emissions

[0120] New Engine Designs to Optimize Use of New Fuel

[0121 ] Internal and External Combustion Engines

[0122] Mass Transportation

[0123] Retrofit Buses etc. to Reduce Hydrocarbon Use and Emissions

[0124] Retrofit Trains to Reduce Hydrocarbon and Emissions

[0125] New Engines to Optimize Environmental, Efficiency, Safety for both

Internal and External Combustion Engines

[0126] Commercial Transportation

[0127] Retrofit Over the Road Trucks Reduce Hydrocarbon Use

[0128] Reduce Emissions, Noise [0129] New Internal and External Combustion Engines

[0130] Harvest, Store, Distribute Excess Energy

[0131] Maritime

[0132] Retrofit Marine Engines to reduce Hydrocarbon Use and Emissions

[0133] Reduce Emissions While in Port Areas

[0134] Provide Fresh Water for On-board Use

[0135] Reduce Need to Carry Ice to Cool Fish Cargo

[0136] Increase Effective Time at Sea

[0137] Reduce Cost, Hydrocarbon, Emissions for On-Board Generation of Ship's

Power

[0138] Reduce Pollution at Sea from Hydrocarbon Use, Cargo

[0139] Increase Effective Range

[0140] Increase Effective Cargo Capacity

[0141 ] "Pull Push" Propeller Free Low Draft Propulsion and Maneuvering System

[0142] Energy (Hydrocarbon)

[0143] Capture and Utilize Emissions from Coal Powered Plants Eliminating CO2

[0144| Reduce / Eliminate Use of Fuel Oil and Natural Gas Eliminating CO2

[0145] Enable Hydrocarbon Production from Oil Shales and Sands

[0146] Utilize Excess Hydrocarbons in Production of Plastics, Pharmaceuticals,

Chemicals, etc.

[0147] Energy (Nuclear) [0148] Replacement of Nuclear Fuel Rods in Existing Reactors Reduction of

Nuclear Waste Materials Treatment of Reactor Cooling Water

[0149] Chemistry

[0150] High Purity Gases

[0151] Inorganic / Organic Chemical Synthesis

[0152] High Temperature Chemistry in Vacuum Over Long Periods

[0153] Reductive Purification of Metals (Aluminum, etc.) without Carbon

[0154] Multi-Frequency Redox Reaction Chemistry in Vacuum or Atmosphere

[0155] Chemical Reactions in Extreme Conditions

[0156] Physics

[0157] Sustained Plasma Reactions in Vacuum and Near Vacuum Conditions

[0158] Reactions in Electron Rich Conditions - Heat - Vacuum

[0159] Spectroscopy

10160] Time / Space Continuum Phenomenon

[0161] Ion / Plasma Propulsion Systems for Deep Space

[0162] Real Time Elemental Analysis

[0163] Materials Testing

[0164] High Temperature Synthetic Crystal Growth

[0165] Metallurgical

[0166] High Temperature Assaying and Testing

[0167] High Temperature Production and Refining in Vacuum

[0168] Reduction of Carbon Emissions from Heating Operations [0169] Elimination of Storage of Dangerous Gases

[0170] Electrical Energy Reduction

[0171] Real Time Monitoring and Control of Pyrometallurgical Processes

[0172] High Temperature Operations Without Electrical and Magnetic Field Generation

[0173] Heat, Cooling, Refrigeration

[0174] Residential and Commercial Heating - Reduction / Elimination Carbon Fuels

[0175] Air Conditioning

[0176] Large Scale Refrigeration

[0177] Reduced Electrical Consumption

[0178] Air Quality Maintenance

[0179] Public Safety

[0180] Aircraft Oxygen Systems

[0181] Firefighter Breathing Apparatus

[0182] Portable Oxygen Apparatus

[0183] Non-destructive Stun Grenade

[0184] Fire Control / Extinguishment

|0185] Precision Metal Cutting Apparatus, Small, Portable, Quick

[0186] Decontamination, Detoxification Systems

[0187] Large Scale Anti-bacterial Systems

[0188] Crowd Control

[0189] Recreation

[0190] Tankless Underwater Breathing Apparatus [0191] Special Effects

[0192] Personal Watercraft / ATV Propulsion

[0193] Lighter than Air Craft

[0194] Small Scale Water, Electrical, Waste Systems for Recreational Use

[0195] Military (Defensive Only)

[0196] "Caterpillar Drive" for Submarine Use

[0197] Water Thrust Surface Propulsion System

[0198] Remote Observation Propulsion

[0199] Lighter than Air Craft

[0200] Mine Clearance

[0201] Disorientation Devices

[0202] Tunnel and Bunker Destruction

[0203] Covert Naval Vessel Destruction

[0204] Extra-atmospheric Power, Water, Lighi, Oxygen, Propulsion Systems from

Water or Ice

[0205] Rocket Fuel - Non-explosive

[0206] Vehicle Fuel - Non-combustive

[0207] Hydrocarbon Free Torpedo Propulsion

[0208] Reduces Fuel Transportation, Delivery 1 lazards and Time

[0209] Food Processing

[0210] Reduction / Elimination of Harmful Organisms through Cell Membrane

Rupture [0211] Container Size Flash Freezing / Refrigeration

[0212] Large Scale Anti-Bacterial Systems Vacuum Packaging systems

[0213] Industrial

[0214] Welding and Cutting Like and Unlike Materials

[0215] Vibration and Shock Testing

[0216] Sustained Heat in Vacuum

[0217] Vacuum Based Burn-in Systems

[0218] Simplified Liquid Pumping Systems Over Long Distances

[0219] Large Scale Vacuum Pumps

[0220] Environmental

[0221] Reclamation of Atmospheric Pollutants for Product Synthesis

[0222] Reduction of Carbon Footprints Across the Board

[0223] Creation of Carbon Credits to Fund Environmental Programs

[0224] Reduce Destruction of Environment by Carbon Based Pollutants

[0225] Reduce Need to Harvest Trees, Bum Rain Forest

[0226] Atmospheric Oxygen Enrichment

[0227] Agricultural

[0228] Atmospheric Nitrogen Fixation

[0229] Low Cost Pumping Systems with Reduced Moving Parts

[0230] On-site Fertilizer Production

[0231] Food / Feed Preservation

[0232] Pest Control [0233] Reduce / Eliminate Hydrocarbon Fuel Use - Carbon Emissions

[0234] Reclamation of Soil Fouled by Irrigation Residue

[0235] Reclamation - Recycling of Fertilizer from Irrigation Run-off Water

[0236] Waste Management

[0237] Human Waste Management

[0238] Industrial Waste Management

[0239] Medical Waste Management

[0240] Toxic Waste Management

[0241] Sewage Treatment

[0242] Large Scale Waste Disposal

[0243] Portable Trash and Waste Management Equipment

[0244] Waste Recycling / Reclamation Systems

[0245] Methane Synthesis to Liquid Fuels, Solvents, Industrial Products

|0246] Run-off Water Treatmeni

[0247] Petroleum Industry

[0248] Repressurization of Reservoirs to restore Oil Production - Avoids New

Drilling

[0249] Reclamation of Water from Oil / Water Mix at Wellhead

[0250] Recovery of Carbon Dioxide for Ethanol Synthesis

[0251] Down Hole Hydrogenation of Petroleum Products

[0252] Reclamation of Drilling Mud Water

[0253] Enable Hydrocarbon Production from Oil Bearing Shales and Sands [0254] Miscellaneous

[0255] Echo Ranging for Geological Structural Analysis

[0256] Extreme Depth Water Measurement

[0257] Sea Floor Mapping at Extreme Depth

[0258] Eliminate Gas Transportation Hazards - Point of Use Generation

[0259] The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims appended hereto.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY [0260] This invention may be industrially applied to devices and methods for generating energy carriers, in particular, convening w ater into a viable alternative fuel source, for use in engines, such as the internal combustion engine.

Claims

CLAIMS WHAT IS CLAIMED:

An apparatus for generating an energy carrier, comprising: a. a voltage source of approximately 1 volt to approximately 500 volts providing current to create an intrinsic frequency; b. a plurality of anode plates and a plurality of cathode plates in an alternating arrangement such that a gap of approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch exists between adjacent anode and cathode plates and each anode and cathode plate oriented to allow a flow of a water to pass in between each adjacent anode and cathode plate to create a resonating frequency of approximately 1 KHz to approximately 22 KHz; c. a power pass through connecting the voltage source with the plurality of anode plates and the plurality of cathode plates to supply current to the plurality of anode plates and the plurality of cathode plates: d. a water supply to provide the flow of the water across the plurality of anode plates and the plurality of cathode plates: e. a chamber to contain the plurality anode plates, the plurality of cathode plates, and the water comprising i. a first water inlet orifice, ii. a second water inlet orifice opposite the first water inlet orifice, f. a water pump to force the flow of water from the water supply into the chamber through the first water inlet orifice in a first direction and through

-I l the second water inlet orifice in a second direction, opposite the first2 direction, wherein the passage of the water across an electrically charged plate increases pressure in the chamber; 4 g. a water vapor trap located above the water, the water vapor trap comprising a water outlet orifice positioned on the water vapor trap for an overflowing6 water to be redirected back to the water supply; h. a water vapor outlet positioned on the water vapor trap to allow the energy8 carrier to escape from the water vapor trap; and i. a pressure vessel connected to the water vapor outlet to contain the energyO carrier; wherein combining the intrinsic frequency and the resonating frequency created between the plurality of cathode plates and the plurality ofI anode plates generates the energy carrier.

2. An apparatus for generating an energy carrier, comprising: • a. a voltage source io provide a current: b. a resistor-capacitor circuit comprising j i. an anode electrically connected to a negative terminal of the voltage source: 6 ii. a cathode, opposite the anode and electrically connected to a positive terminal of the voltage source; and

H iii. a plurality of electrically conductive plates in between the anode and the cathode, each electrically conductive plate comprising a surface areao and being separated by a gap; c. a chamber to contain the anode, the cathode, the plurality of electrically conductive plates, and a fluid, wherein passing the current between the cathode and the anode generates a modifying frequency and increases a pressure in the chamber, thereby generating the energy carrier.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a. the voltage applied to the resistor-capacitor circuit comprises an intrinsic frequency; and b. the plurality of electrically conductive plates generate a resonating frequency of approximately 50 Hz to approximately 40 KHz within the resistor- capacitor circuit, whereby the intrinsic frequency and the resonating frequency summate to generate the modifying frequency sufficient to generate the energy carrier.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the electrically conductive plates are substantially parallel to each other.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the gap is approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch.

6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein ihe gap is approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 0.25 inch.

7. The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a means for causing the fluid to flow substantially parallel along the electrically conductive plates to increase the efficiency of generating the energy carrier.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the chamber comprises a first fluid inlet orifice through which the fluid can flow into the chamber and along the plurality of electrically conductive plates.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a. a fluid supply; b. a fluid pump to force the flow of the fluid through the first fluid inlet orifice along the plurality of electrically conductive plates; and c. a fluid outlet orifice to allow the fluid to recycle the fluid back to the fluid supply so as to allow a constant motion of flowing fluid across the plurality of electrically conductive plates.

10. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a second fluid inlet orifice positioned opposite the first fluid inlet orifice such that the fluid pump forces the fluid through the first fluid inlet orifice in a first direction while simultaneously forcing the fluid through the second fluid inlet orifice in a second direction opposite the first direction such that the fluid flows across the plurality of electrically conductive plates from at least two different directions to maximize a flow rate across the electrically conductive plates.

1 1. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising: a. a water vapor outlet; and b. a pressure vessel connected to the water vapor outlet to contain the energy carrier for storage until use.

12. A method of generating an energy carrier, comprising: a. providing a first frequency; b. providing a second frequency different from the first frequency; c. generating a modifying frequency by combining the first frequency and the second frequency; and d. exposing a fluid to the modifying frequency to create the energy carrier.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of a. providing at least one additional frequency; and b. combining the at least one additional frequency with the first and second frequency to generate the modifying frequency.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein a. the first frequency is an intrinsic frequency generated by a power source; b. the second frequency is a resonating frequency generated from a plurality of electrically conductive plates, wherein each electrically conductive plate comprises a surface area and is arranged parallel to each other; and c. wherein the power source and the electrically conductive plates create a resistor-capacitor circuit.

15. The method of claim 14 further comprising: a. pressurizing the energy carrier; and b. containing the pressurized energy carrier in a pressure vessel.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the resonating frequency is approximately 50 Uz to approximately 40 KHz.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the resonating frequency is approximately 1 KHz to approximately 22 KHz.

18. The method of claim 14 further comprising applying a current from the power source with a duty cycle of approximately 0.005 to approximately 0.50.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the power source applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates creates a power of at least approximately 10 watts per square feet of surface area.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the power source applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates creates a power of approximately 10 watts per square feet to approximately 100 watts per square feet of surface area.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein the power applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates is approximately 30 watts per square feet of surface area to approximately 50 watts per square feet of surface area.

22. The method of claim 12, wherein the fluid is water.

23. The method of claim 12, wherein the energy carrier comprises hydrogen gas.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein the energy carrier comprises oxygen gas.

25. A method of using an energy carrier as an energy source, comprising: a. providing the energy carrier in a pressurized vessel at a pressure of approximately 1 psi to approximately 100 psi: b. releasing the energy carrier from the pressurized vessel; c. igniting the energy carrier, d. wherein ignition of the energy carrier releases energy.

26. The method of claim 25 further comprising using the energy carrier as an alternative fuel source.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein the alternative fuel is used as a replacement for gasoline for powering a motorized device.

28. The method of claim 26, wherein the alternative fuel is used to maintain a flame.

29. A method of powering a motorized vehicle comprising: a. generating energy carriers in a storage container inside a motorized vehicle; b. metering the energy carriers into an engine with a first mass flow controller; c. metering air flow into the engine with a second mass flow controller; d. mixing the energy carriers, air, and a fuel in a compartment of the engine selected from the group consisting of a carburetor, an intake manifold, and a cylinder; and e. actuating the energy carriers inside a cylinder to drive a piston to create work.

30. A method of powering an engine, comprising: a. introducing energy carriers inio a cy linder of an engine; and b. actuating the energy carriers to drive a piston.

31. The method of claim 30, further comprising feeding the energy carriers into the cylinder from a storage container.

32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the storage container is a pressurized vessel.

33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the storage container generates the energy carriers.

34. The method of claim 31 , wherein the energy carriers are introduced into the cylinder through an intake valve.

35. The method of claim 31, wherein the energy carriers are injected directly into the cylinder.

36. The method of claim 31, wherein the energy carriers are metered into an intake manifold by a mass flow controller.

37. The method of claim 30 further comprising mixing the energy carriers with a fuel.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein the energy carriers and the fuel are mixed before introducing into the cylinder.

39. The method of claim 37, wherein the energy carriers and the fuel are mixed in the cylinder.

40. An alternative fuel vehicle, comprising: a. an engine, the engine comprising i. a cylinder, and ii. a piston housed inside the cylinder: and b. energ) carriers to provide energy to the engine, wherein ihe energy carriers are introduced into the cylinder of the engine for actuation to generate energy to drive the piston inside the cylinder to create work; c. a means for introducing the energy carriers into the cylinder, ihe means selected from the group consisting of a passive flow device, a metering device, and an injection device; d. an alternative fuel generator carried on the vehicle to generate the energy carriers and contain the energy carriers in a compressed state; and e. a line connecting the alternative fuel generator to the engine to feed the energy carriers to the engine.

41. An alternative fuel vehicle, comprising: a. an engine, the engine comprising: i. a cylinder, and ii. a piston housed inside the cylinder; and b. energy carriers, wherein the energy carriers are introduced into the cylinder of the engine and actuated to release energy to drive the piston inside the cylinder.

42. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 41 , wherein the engine comprises a means for introducing the energy carriers into the cylinder.

43. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 42 further comprising: a. a first fuel injector to inject a fuel into the cylinder; and b. a second fuel injector to inject the energy carriers into the cylinder.

44. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 42 further comprising a carburetor, the carburetor comprising: a. a throttle body having a first end and a second end: b. a channel within the throttle body extending from the first end to the second end, the channel having a wall; c. a throttle plate positioned at the second end, the throttle plate rotatable within the channel; d. a fuel inlet within the wall of the channel to introduce the fuel into the carburetor; and e. an alternative fuel inlet within the wall of the channel to introduce the energy carriers into the carburetor to mix with the fuel.

45. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 41 further comprising a mass flow controller to meter an amount of the energy carriers into the cylinder.

46. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 41 further comprising: a. a storage container; and b. a line connecting the storage container to the engine to feed the energy carriers to the engine.

47. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 41, wherein the storage container is a pressurized vessel.

48. The alternative fuel vehicle of claim 47, wherein the storage container generates the energy carriers.

49. A method of powering an engine, comprising: a. introducing energy carriers into an engine: and b. actuating the energy carriers to create kinetic energy.

50. The method of claim 49, wherein the engine is an internal combustion engine.