Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad

<h1>Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad</h1>Author: <a title="Bianca Lauren" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/bianca-lauren/159984.htm">Bianca Lauren</a> With ozone-layer depletion a great issue nowadays, inventors are developing new ideas. The transportation sector in particular is getting all the bad publicity. And as carbon monoxide emissions become the focus of tighter regulations both in the US and Europe, the race for eco-friendly vehicles is on. One of the inventors who rely on the powers of Mother Nature is Vladimir Zam. His wind-powered bike is designed with a triangular sail. The big question is: how will the bike run? The design for US Patent 6932368 calls for a sail attachment to be linked to the bicycle harnesses wind to move the bicycle forward. A wind receiving sail is available at the attachment, which can generate the wind needed to power the bike. Would the addition of a sail attachment qualifies it an invention? It looks more like a science project gone bad. Seriously, the design for this patent is an awkward cross between a sail boat and a bicycle. Considering that the patent retains most of the features of a regular bike, the sail attachment just complicate matters. Whereas, people could simply rely on their two feet to forward a bicycle. Imagine yourself driving this thing around in the middle of the metropolis traffic jam. That is provided you could survive peddling a long the streets without being dragged through your sail by speeding vehicles. On the upside, well you could make money using this bike to money. For instance, why don’t you convince your local pizza delivery store to advertise on your sail. You’ll just have to capitalize on your endurance and be able to bike for three acres or until you drop dead, whichever comes first. So what do you guys think? Is this an innovative invention or just a product of a man having too much time on his hands?About the Author: Bianca Lauren is fascinated on how the world evolves through various advancements in science and technology. She writes more on inventions and innovations. She also writes with regards to patent laws and information on how to acquire one. This article "<a href="http://www.thedeepradioshow.com/wordpress/?p=46">Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad</a>" along with other invention articles can be found at <a href="http://www.thedeepradioshow.com/wordpress/">Invention Madness</a>, her blog that tackles nothing about patent invention and innovation.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/gadgets-and-gizmos-articles/bike-sailing-21st-century-innovation-or-a-science-project-gone-bad-998526.html" title="Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad">Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad</a>

With ozone-layer depletion a great issue nowadays, inventors are developing new ideas. The transportation sector in particular is getting all the bad publicity. And as carbon monoxide emissions become the focus of tighter regulations both in the US and Europe, the race for eco-friendly vehicles is on.

One of the inventors who rely on the powers of Mother Nature is Vladimir Zam. His wind-powered bike is designed with a triangular sail. The big question is: how will the bike run?

The design for US Patent 6932368 calls for a sail attachment to be linked to the bicycle harnesses wind to move the bicycle forward. A wind receiving sail is available at the attachment, which can generate the wind needed to power the bike.

Would the addition of a sail attachment qualifies it an invention? It looks more like a science project gone bad. Seriously, the design for this patent is an awkward cross between a sail boat and a bicycle. Considering that the patent retains most of the features of a regular bike, the sail attachment just complicate matters. Whereas, people could simply rely on their two feet to forward a bicycle.

Imagine yourself driving this thing around in the middle of the metropolis traffic jam. That is provided you could survive peddling a long the streets without being dragged through your sail by speeding vehicles. On the upside, well you could make money using this bike to money. For instance, why don’t you convince your local pizza delivery store to advertise on your sail. You’ll just have to capitalize on your endurance and be able to bike for three acres or until you drop dead, whichever comes first.

So what do you guys think? Is this an innovative invention or just a product of a man having too much time on his hands?

Bianca Lauren is fascinated on how the world evolves through various advancements in science and technology. She writes more on inventions and innovations. She also writes with regards to patent laws and information on how to acquire one. This article "Bike Sailing: 21st Century Innovation or a Science Project Gone Bad" along with other invention articles can be found at Invention Madness, her blog that tackles nothing about patent invention and innovation.

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