Title: Method and apparatus for utilizing moving traffic for generating electricity and to produce other useful work

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing useful work by utilizing the weight of moving traffic by incorporating in a roadway or traffic-way a readily deformable chamber which is filled with a fluid arranged so that the weight of a vehicle in passing thereof affects a displacement of the fluid therein. The energy of the displaced fluid in turn is translated into mechanical or electrical energy.

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Inventors: Le Van, Wayne P. (New York, NY, US)

Application Number: 567650
Filing Date: 1975-04-14
Publication_date: 1977-01-25
Assignee: Van Allyn, Inc. (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 60/533 60/668, 417/229
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159660	Feb, 1875	Faivre	417/229.
1391503	Sep, 1921	Register	417/229.
2020361	Nov, 1935	Johnston	417/229.
2333614	Nov, 1943	Boyd	417/229.

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Primary Examiner: Ostrager, Allen M.
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