A new gadget - not for America :)
Sep 9th 2005, 11:09 am
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A new gadget - not for America :)
I read this in todays Mail.... No prizes for guessing why it will not be any good on this side of the pond 
Charge your mobile by walking
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By Julie Wheldon Science Correspondent
A RUCKSACK which generates energy as you walk could one day power iPods and mobile phones.
Scientists have invented a backpack which creates electricity from the movement of walking.
They say the bag eliminates the need to carry spare batteries or charge up equipment before setting off on a journey. In tests, a backpack weighing 3st to 6st was found to generate 7.4 watts.
As a mobile phone needs only 1 watt, it is thought a rucksack weighing 5lb could create enough energy to keep it charged. The prototype of the suspended-load backpack, outlined today in the journal Science, was made by Professor Larry Rome, who works in the biology department at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Charge your mobile by walking
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By Julie Wheldon Science Correspondent
A RUCKSACK which generates energy as you walk could one day power iPods and mobile phones.
Scientists have invented a backpack which creates electricity from the movement of walking.
They say the bag eliminates the need to carry spare batteries or charge up equipment before setting off on a journey. In tests, a backpack weighing 3st to 6st was found to generate 7.4 watts.
As a mobile phone needs only 1 watt, it is thought a rucksack weighing 5lb could create enough energy to keep it charged. The prototype of the suspended-load backpack, outlined today in the journal Science, was made by Professor Larry Rome, who works in the biology department at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Sep 9th 2005, 12:00 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
For an American version how about a model that generates power from your jaw as you chew burgers and donuts?
Sep 9th 2005, 8:50 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by BlightyBoy
For an American version how about a model that generates power from your jaw as you chew burgers and donuts?
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Sep 10th 2005, 12:41 am
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Oy mate. I need that chippie oil for my bio-diesel! 
Sep 10th 2005, 2:33 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by franc11s
I read this in todays Mail.... No prizes for guessing why it will not be any good on this side of the pond
Charge your mobile by walking
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By Julie Wheldon Science Correspondent
A RUCKSACK which generates energy as you walk could one day power iPods and mobile phones.
Scientists have invented a backpack which creates electricity from the movement of walking.
They say the bag eliminates the need to carry spare batteries or charge up equipment before setting off on a journey. In tests, a backpack weighing 3st to 6st was found to generate 7.4 watts.
As a mobile phone needs only 1 watt, it is thought a rucksack weighing 5lb could create enough energy to keep it charged. The prototype of the suspended-load backpack, outlined today in the journal Science, was made by Professor Larry Rome, who works in the biology department at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Charge your mobile by walking
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By Julie Wheldon Science Correspondent
A RUCKSACK which generates energy as you walk could one day power iPods and mobile phones.
Scientists have invented a backpack which creates electricity from the movement of walking.
They say the bag eliminates the need to carry spare batteries or charge up equipment before setting off on a journey. In tests, a backpack weighing 3st to 6st was found to generate 7.4 watts.
As a mobile phone needs only 1 watt, it is thought a rucksack weighing 5lb could create enough energy to keep it charged. The prototype of the suspended-load backpack, outlined today in the journal Science, was made by Professor Larry Rome, who works in the biology department at the University of Pennsylvania.
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It was invented by an American for the American armed forces, right? I don't follow you.
Sep 10th 2005, 3:35 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Hiro11
It was invented by an American for the American armed forces, right? I don't follow you.
Sep 10th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Boiler
Exactly, not as a consumer product.
"A RUCKSACK which generates energy as you walk could one day power iPods and mobile phones. "
read the article.... it was just a bit of fun....
Sep 13th 2005, 9:36 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Hiro11
It was invented by an American for the American armed forces, right? ....
) than carry a weight equivalent to two bags of sugar around with me.
Oct 19th 2005, 6:35 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
I wonder if it would be possible to harness the energy wasted by British people as they stand outside the pub on their 15 minute break and down 3 pints?
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Oct 19th 2005, 6:38 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Mick Travis
I wonder if it would be possible to harness the energy wasted by British people as they stand outside the pub on their 15 minute break and down 3 pints?
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Maybe, but one of our favourite pastime sis taking the piss out of a few yanks
I think we all "remember".
Oct 19th 2005, 6:38 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Mick Travis
I wonder if it would be possible to harness the energy wasted by British people as they stand outside the pub on their 15 minute break and down 3 pints?
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Come on, people. Remember, for every negative stereotype about the US there exists an equally repellant one about the UK.
Not sure how much energy it takes to down a pint, but 25% more than a US one.
Oct 19th 2005, 6:39 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Boiler
Not sure how much energy it takes to down a pint, but 25% more than a US one.
(I hate those dinky pints)
Oct 19th 2005, 6:57 pm
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Re: A new gadget - not for America :)
Originally Posted by Chorlton
(I hate those dinky pints)
