Top Inventions 2010: Green Energy

Deep Green Underwater Kite ( Deep Green, an underwater, energy producing kite is in the process of testing out their first prototype. Deep Green, a new type of tidal energy,  has potential to increase the tidal energy market by 80%. The project, run by Minesto, capitalizes on the fact that water is 800 times as dense as air giving a projected result of 500 kilowatts (with an effecient turbine that travels ten times the speed of the water it flies in). A prototype, one fourth the size of the actual, will be tested in 2011 in Northen Ireland.)



Almost Water-Less Washing Machine ( A new concept for a washing machine that uses small nylon beads to remove stains and 10% of the water of a regular wash. The concept, developed by Xeros Ltd., is intended to be put out in 2011 for commercial dry cleaning and laundy businesses across North America. The reusable nylon bead system could reduce the current 330 billion gallons of water a year (U.S.) used from washing machines and help consumers save on their water bills in the process. )

Eco-Cradle Natural Packaging ( Ecovative Design, located in Green Island, NY, has discovered a innovative way to build packaging that uses compostable byproducts. The material is not manufactured, it is grown. This new type of packaging materials is made from seed husks and mushrooms. Eco-Cradle, performing the same function as styrofoam, requires less energy to produce and can be thrown into your garden after use. A complete eco friendly product that does not compromise quality. )

Power Aware Cord ( This new type of power strip reveals to it's users the amount of energy being used. It does this by a cord that literally lights up bright based on the amount of current being used. The brighter the cord, the more energy is being used. This new project, a product of The Interactive Institute in Sweden, is designed to help cosumers increase awareness about energy and decrease consumption. )

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Green Energy Patent Attorneys (note: Attorneys may practice other areas other than Green Energy, Sustainable Energy or Clean Energy. Raj Abhyanker offers free legal protection services for Green Energy Patents. Look for the sections on Green, Sustainable and Clean Energy by looking under practice areas / industries.)

Foley & Lardner LLP

Raj Abhyanker PC

Celander Law

Luce, Foward, Hamilton & Scipps LLP

Heslin, Rothenburg, Farley & Mesiti PC

Top Inventions: Tech, Software

Here is a select group of inventions from 2010 and 2009 in this field with brief descriptions. A list of U.S. Patent Attorneys who practice this field are listed below.

Square ( A payment platform that allows users to swipe/accept credit cards with their iPhone, iPad or Android at any location. The actual swiping device is free with 2.75% of each transaction being charged. Co - founded by Twitter Chairman, Jack Dorsey. )

Flipboard ( An application for Apple's iPad that collects data from all of your social networking platforms and favorite sites; displaying them in a magazine like format. This allows you access to all your favorite spots in a unique way. Apple's 2010 App of the year for the iPad. )

Electric Eye ( A microchip developed by MIT that uses as an implant for people with retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration. The person will wear a pair of glasses (with the implant) that will transmit images with the use of a camera. This invention, although groundbreaking, does not restore full eyesight. But partial eyesight recovery can help individuals with these two causes of blindness live more independently. )

Teleportation ( A discovery of University of Maryland's Joint Quantum Institute; this invention involves moving atoms from one location to another without moving through a physical medium. This has been groundbreaking in helping computers security and speed. ) Relevant Article

Smart Thermostat ( A device that can communicate to you how much gas or electricity your house is using. The EnergyHub Dashboard will let users know how much energy each appliance or furnace is using, as well is what that amount of energy is costing you. The purpose is clear; reduce energy consumption and energy costs. )

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Select Tech & Software Patent Attorneys

Aeon Law - High Technology

Kuesy & Associates - Areas include Computer & Internet Technology and Software

Harness Dickey Intellectual Property Firm - Electrical & Computer

Silicon Valley Patent Attorney - Various Technological Fields

Some of these attorneys may practice other specific areas other than software, tech, computers, etc.