This is nothing more than an oddly designed electric motor. It won't do anything that can't be done by existing electric motors. If anything, it will be less efficient. The rolling element is always necessarily off-center, which will cause the motor to shake. Only a small percentage of the electromagnets are energized at any one time, limiting the power-to-weight ratio. Conventional electric motors have all of the electromagnets energized and pulling/pushing on the rotor simultaneously, maximizing the power.

Thanks for your vote Dwane! I think you might benefit from brushing up on electromagnetic levitation and propulsion technology. There are a number of firms currently marketing successful devices similiar to but not the same as what I have designed in The Electromagnet Engine. A considerable difference in your thinking might take place if you were to fully understand the principles involved with my invention and see this invention in operation. For instance, it does have bearings and is manufactured to tolerances that prevent vibration. Also, a number of people far smarter than you have investigated this device and have given a thumbs up... realizing that this device will and does most definately work... but how well depends upon the technology that is applied to the final product. I have not yet placed all the info on the website, but you have formed a negative opinion in the absense of all the facts. The Electromagnet Engine is not just an idea. It is a real operational invention.

After having viewed the qualifications that you have listed for yourself in this forum, ie... Toaster mechanic, Avionics Technician, BS Degree, Biology and Chemistry, I find it amazing that you have not more to offer to the minds visiting this site.

There may be aspects to this device that I don't know about, but I formed my opinion based on the facts that you provided.

Of course it works; it's an electric motor. The fact that an electric motor works is hardly news. What can it do that conventional motors can't? Don't tell me that it's way more efficient. Existing electric motors can achieve more than 95% efficiency, so there really isn't a lot of room for improvement. Your design requires at least two moving parts because the output shaft needs to translate the motion to a non-revolving, rotary motion using some kind of crank or gears(the mechanical switching system could be replaced with a solid state device). Conventional motors have only one moving part. Every additional moving part adds friction, which lowers efficiency. It also adds weight and complexity. I still suspect your design would already be heavier due to the reason I mentioned in my first comment.

Another disadvantage to your design is that it only uses magnetic attraction, whereas most motors use both attraction and repulsion. Attraction can only move an object that is at least some distance away from the magnet. This is because attraction can only move something toward the magnet. Repulsion pushs objects away from the magnet, which means it can move something that is actually pressed against it. As a result, it can act on an object that is closer, which as you know, allows it to exert more force.

I mentioned that it would shake due to the roller being off-center. You responded that, "it does have bearings and is manufactured to tolerances that prevent vibration." This is missing the point. An off-center roller will cause vibration because it is off-center and thus unbalanced. This is basic physics. Granted, this could possibly be solved by adding some kind of harmonic balancer, but interestingly you didn't say that in your response.

I would really like to know who some of those people "far smarter" than me are that were impressed by your design. I'd also like to know what firms are currently marketing similar devices.

Why do you call it an "electromagnetic motor" when all electric motors are electromagnetic? Shouldn't you describe it with a characteristic that is different from other motors?

Your site seems to suggest that the motor could be powered an alternator that is turned by the motor itself. That would be the classic perpetual motion myth. Care to explain that to us?

Dwane...I'm sorry, but I really dont have time to split hairs right now. However, you are very likely to find all the answers to your questions about current electromagnet(ic) energy tecnological advancements at http://www.pureenergysystems.com . You seem like a very knowledgable fellow... if you are interested in my work (at some point) to where you would like to get involved - you may contact me for some confidential conversations through the contact page on my website http://www.electromagnetengine.com . Thanks.

I'm with Dwane. I see that this is a version of an electric motor, but I don't see why this would be better than energizing all of the coils at once. Also, calling it an 'auto engine' is silly. 'Engine' implies internal combustion (electrics are 'motors') and 'auto' implies you've solved the battery-car problem. Maybe but I'll wait and see.

Also, I don't see the value in having the extra rotary switch dealy. More moving parts--this part is just done on the commutator of a regular motor.

Finally, Mr. Carter, I've seen Dwane's evaluation of quite a few inventions (I'm glad he does them--there are so many no one ever comments on) and I think he's right at the top of the list of 'far smarter' people. Einstein was a patent clerk, so he evaluated ideas all day too. For you to devalue Dwane for his colorful description of himself if impolite.

Hrench...

Einstein??? He was also misunderstood, looked upon as "Silly" and as an idiot because people didn't understand his ideas. If Einstein had taken the time to individually educate every person that did not understand him - he would never have had the time to accomplish his work.

My post to Dwane was not meant to devalue his work (I have never said anything negative about any of his work or ideas)- but to encourage him to do more with his abilities and to point him in a direction where he could get many of the answers he seeks without having to spend so much of my time doing so. I am indeed sorry if my post came across that way. I do apologize - sincerely!

I will now ask others not to post questions to me here about my invention because I will not answer these questions for the following reasons. 1. I believe the answers are presented in or through my website, and if not, your questions may be directed to me via my Contact form on the site. Much of what can be said or discussed is Copyright protected and I have chosen to provide this information to others in a confidential manner. That is my choice and my right. 2. I do not have the time to post everything here that is offered in my site.

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