Eben V Fodor

US Patent:

43207448, Mar 23, 1982

Filed:

May 15, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/150003

Inventors:

Eben V. Fodor - Washington DC
John M. King - Bethesda MD
Folly F. King - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

F24J 302

US Classification:

126450

Abstract:

A solar heated portable structure comprising a flexible bottom panel, a flexible side assembly and a flexible transmitting panel, all coupled together and supported to form an enclosed chamber. The transmitting panel is capable of transmitting a majority of the radiant energy from the solar radiation spectrum to heat the enclosed chamber like a sauna and has an area at least 0. 7 the area of the bottom panel to maximize heating while minimizing material costs. The transmitting panel can be transparent to ultraviolet radiation to allow persons inside the chamber to be tanned.

US Patent:

42704006, Jun 2, 1981

Filed:

Feb 21, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/123730

Inventors:

Eben V. Fodor - Washington DC

International Classification:

F16H 1508

US Classification:

74194

Abstract:

A continuously variable traction drive transmission comprising a rotating disc mounted on a first shaft and a roller in frictional contact with the face of the disc, the roller being axially movable along a second shaft and thereby radially movable along the disc face to vary the relative rotational speeds of the disc and roller. This axial movement is automatically accomplished by pivotally supporting an end of the second shaft and providing a controlled translation to the other end of the second shaft. A mechanism for controlling the contact pressure between the disc face and the roller is also provided. The transmission has low frictional losses and is therefore highly efficient and has a long service life.

Author:

Eben V. Fodor

ISBN #:

0865715440

Author:

Eben Fodor

ISBN #:

0865713863