Method and apparatus of modifying bond angles of molecules

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(19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2009/0092540 A1

Stehl et al. (43) Pub. Date: Apr. 9, 2009 (54) METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MODIFYING Publication Classification

(75) Inventors: William Stehl, Simi Valley, CA COB 5/00 (2006.01) S. yon Larson, Simi Valley, (52) U.S. Cl. ............... 423/580.1; 204/157.5; 422/186.04 (US) (57) ABSTRACT

An apparatus and method for converting fluid molecules from

Correspondence Address: a liquid State into a vapor state wherein the fluid has unnatural Cislo & Thomas LLP bond angles. The apparatus comprises a resistor-capacitor 1333 2nd Street, Suite #500 (RC) circuit, a chamber to contain the RC circuit and the fluid Santa Monica, CA 90401-4110 (US) and a power source to provide power to the RC circuit. The RC circuit comprises an anode, a cathode and a plurality of substantially parallel electrically conductive plates. Current (73) Assignee: Realm Industries through the RC circuit generates a frequency that modifies the bond angles of molecules in a vapor state. Ignition of these molecules with unnatural bond angles reverts the molecules back to normal bond angles with a release of energy that can (21) Appl. No.: 11/973,170 be utilized in many different applications without the release of toxic or noxious gases, greenhouse gases or any interaction with the atmosphere or the consumption of any atmospheric

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METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MODIFYING (0013 FIG. 8 is a top view of the electrically conductive BOND ANGLES OF MOLECULES plates inside the chamber;

0014 FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of an embodiment

TECHNICAL FIELD of the current invention;

0001. This invention relates to methods and apparatus for (0015 FIG. 10 is perspective view of the water manifold: generating an alternative and reusable fuel Source. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE BACKGROUND ART INVENTION

0002 Alternative sources of fuel have been the subject of 0016. The detailed description set forth below in connec concern for many years due to the limited practical energy tion with the appended drawings is intended as a description resources and the dangerous byproducts produced. Currently, of presently-preferred embodiments of the invention and is over 70% of the energy generated comes from fossil fuels. not intended to represent the only forms in which the present These fossil fuels are converted to oil and natural gas. The invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets burning of oil and natural gas leads to the production of forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing electrical energy with carbon dioxide released as the byprod and operating the invention in connection with the illustrated uct. The production of carbon dioxide is purported to be embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or involved in the greenhouse effect. equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by 0003. Many attempts have been made to harness energy different embodiments that are also intended to be encom from alternative sources such as wind, water, and Solar. These passed within the spirit and scope of the invention. efforts although somewhat successful, are far less efficient 0017. The invention is directed towards an apparatus and than the amount of energy produced by fossil fuels. In addi method for generating pressurized vapor molecules with tion, nuclear energy has also been used as an alternative unnatural bond angles, for example, a water molecule with a Source of energy but the dangers of nuclear reactors have bond angle greater than approximately 104.5 degrees as stifled its popularity. shown in FIG. 1. Although the embodiments are described 0004 Thus, there is a need for a safe, renewable, alterna with water as the fluid, other fluids may be used, including tive fuel that can be quickly and easily produced and an fluids mixed with water and fluids that are substantially water apparatus for efficiently generating Such alternative fuel that or where water makes up the base component of the fluid. In is easy to use and cost-effective. addition, there is no requirement for the water to be purified. Without being bound by theory, the inventors believe that the

SUMMARY conversion of a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle back to a water molecule with a natural bond angle results in 0005. The present invention is directed towards a method the release of energy. The energy released can be used in an and an apparatus for changing bond angles of a molecule. The unlimited number of applications. In addition, the water mol apparatus comprises a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit togen ecules with unnatural bond angles impart improved electrical erate a resonating frequency Sufficient to modify the bond properties over water molecules with natural bond angles. angles of a molecule but insufficient to break the covalent 0018. This process and resulting product have advantages bonds between molecules. The RC circuit comprises an over the traditional electrolysis process in that less energy is anode, a cathode and a plurality of parallel electrically con consumed in making the product and the product produced, ductive plates separated by a narrow gap of less than 1 inch. that is water molecules with unnatural bond angles, is safer to The RC circuit is contained inside a chamber containing a use than the highly explosive hydrogen gas produced by fluid, such as water. A dual frequency created by the RC electrolysis. In addition, unlike electrolysis, which requires circuit and a power Supply generates an optimal frequency the use of water and added electrolytes, the current method conducive for modify bond angles. It is believed that modifi and apparatus does not require the addition of any electrolytes cation of bond angles converts the fluid molecules into a to the water or solution. In other words, pure water may be vapor state. The vapor molecules with unnatural bond angles used.

can be stored in a pressurized vessel for use in numerous 0019. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the apparatus for gen applications. erating water molecules with unnatural bond angles com BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS prises a chamber 202 containing a fluid or water, an anode 204, a cathode 206, and a plurality of electrically conductive 0006 FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the plates 208 connected either to the anode 204 or the cathode current invention showing a possible effect on the bond 206; and a voltage source 210. The electrically conductive angles of water, plates 208 are arranged in parallel and are alternatingly con 0007 FIG. 2 is a front view of another embodiment of the nected to the anode and the cathode such that an anode con current invention; nected plate is parallel and adjacent to a cathode connected 0008 FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the embodiment shown plate as shown in FIG. 4 and 5. The anode 204 is electrically in FIG. 2; connected to the positive terminal of the Voltage source and 0009 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the the cathode 206 is electrically connected to the negative ter electrically conductive plates; minal of the Voltage source effectively creating a resistor 0010 FIG.5 is a closeup of the top view of the electrically capacitor circuit for the generation of water vapors with conductive plates; unnatural bond angles.

0011 FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of an embodiment of 0020. The apparatus for generating water molecules with the chamber; unnatural bond angles further comprises a water vapor outlet 0012 FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of an embodi 212 to allow the water vapor molecules to escape and a ment of the chamber; pressure vessel 214 connected to the water vapor outlet 212 to

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contain the escaped water molecules with unnatural bond approximately 40 KHZ. Preferably the resonating frequency angles. Without being bound by theory, the inventors believe is approximately 1 KHZ to approximately 22 KHZ. that applying a predetermined amount of power to the elec 0024. Unlike electrolysis, which requires direct current, trically conductive plates 208 creates agitation and modifica the current invention may use alternating current or direct tion of bond angles of the water molecules on the surface of current. Therefore, electricity from a standard outlet can be the plates withoutbreaking covalent bonds. The agitation and used to power the apparatus.

modification of bonds into unnatural angles disrupts the non covalent interactions of water molecules with each other, 0025. The current may be supplied by any power source resulting in water vapors. The water vapors escape from the 210 of approximately 1 volt to approximately 500 volts. Pref liquid water, thereby increasing the pressure within the ves erably the power source 210 is from approximately 2 volts to sel. The pressure build-up further facilitates maintaining approximately 24 volts. The preferred amount of current uti water molecules with unnatural bond angles in a vapor state. lized is a function of the surface area of the plates 208 and the Ignition of this water vapor causes the bond angles to return to distance between the plates and the varying resistance of the their natural state and release energy. Substance between plates. The Voltage and current can be 0021. The current applied to the anode 204, cathode 206, adjusted to produce approximately 1 watt per square feet of and electrically conductive plates 208 causes the water mol Surface area to approximately 100 watts per square feet of ecules to have a weak dielectric constant, which effectively surface area. Adjustment beyond this level is possible should generates a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, with a fixed it be required for efficient operation of the apparatus. capacitor in parallel with a variable resistor, generating an 0026. In one embodiment, the current is continuously oscillating or resonating frequency. The resonating frequency applied to the plates 208. In another embodiment, the current may be calculated as the inverse of the product of the resis can be applied with a duty cycle of approximately 0.005 to 0.5 tance and the capacitance. The resistance changes as a func (or 0.5% to approximately 50%). For example, the current tion of the purity of the fluid, the changes in electrical resis can be on for 2 milliseconds then off for 98 milliseconds. The tivity based upon the nature of the impurities in the fluid, the predetermined duty cycle may be generated by using a MOS amount of the gas entrained in the fluid, the rate of circulation FET array or SCR networks. The duty cycle may be modified of the fluid, the surface tension of the fluid, the pressure in the by a computer in real time based upon feedback received from vessel, the amount of vapor produced and the temperature of the water. The capacitance is a function of the applied current, the apparatus. In one embodiment, the MOSFET array is the surface area of the electrically conductive plates 208 and powered by DC supply. In a preferred embodiment, the MOS number of electrically conductive plates 208, and the gap FET array is powered by a battery. between plates 208. It is believed the resonating frequency in 0027. In some embodiments, a power pass through 216 combination with the intrinsic or inherent frequency gener connects the voltage source 210 with the anode 204 and the ated by the power source 210, which has a different fre cathode 206 to supply current to the anode plate and the quency, amplitude, and cycle than the resonating frequency, cathode plate at the anode terminal and cathode terminal, results in an optimal modified frequency, referred to as the respectively. In one embodiment, two anode terminals and modifying frequency, that facilitates the agitation and modi two cathode terminals are used to provide structural stability fication of bond angles without breaking covalent bonds, for the plates. The two anode terminals and the two cathode resulting in water vapors with unnatural bond angles. In addi terminals can be secured through their respective power pass tion, the water vapor with unnatural bond angles adopts an throughs 216.

electrical property and a magnetic property that can be uti 0028. In some embodiments, the anode 204 and the cath lized in a variety of applications. This is distinguishable from ode 206 are plates, each comprising a Surface. The anode the electrolysis process in which covalent bonds are broken plate Surface and the cathode plate Surface may be opposite and diatomic hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated with and parallel to each other. The plurality of electrically con out any electrical or magnetic properties. In addition, elec ductive plates 208 can be positioned perpendicular to and in trolysis requires higher levels of energy since breaking of between the anode plate and the cathode plate. The electri covalent bonds is required as opposed to modification of bond cally conductive plates 208 can be arranged parallel to each angles. other in an alternating arrangement such that a first electri 0022. A computer may be implemented to automatically cally conductive plate connected to the anode is parallel and calculate the proper parameters necessary to generate a pre adjacent to a second electrically conducive plate connected to determined optimal frequency based upon feedback received the cathode. In other words, a first set of electrically conduc from the operating unit. tive plates 500 may be attached perpendicular to the anode 0023 For reasons not completely understood, this dual plate with the surface of each electrically conductive plate frequency stimulation results in better performance, or better aligned parallel to each other, thereby creating a plurality of production of water vapors with unnatural bond angles, than parallel anode plates. A second set of electrically conductive a single frequency stimulus that is equivalent to the Sum of the plates 502 may be attached perpendicular to the cathode plate dual frequency stimulation. It is theorized that one frequency with the surface of each electrically conductive plate aligned delivers the necessary power characteristics to the fluid while parallel with each other, thereby creating a plurality of paral the compounded frequency delivers the vibratory energy nec lel cathode plates. The plurality of parallel anode plates and essary to the modification of the bonding angle. In addition, the plurality of parallel cathode plates can then be aligned the dual frequency stimulation provides for broader range of parallel with each other such that the electrically conductive frequencies than a single frequency stimulus. It is theorized plates from the first and second set are aligned adjacent to that the use of multiple frequencies, that is, more than two each other in alternating fashion as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. A frequencies, may improve the efficiency of the apparatus. The non-conductive rod 402 can be inserted through the first and resonating frequency may be approximately 50 Hz to second set 500, 502 of electrically conductive plates so as to

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provide structural stability. Each electrically conductive plate thereby dislodging the water vapors forming on the electri can be separated from the other by a non-conductive washer cally conductive plates 208 from the plates causing the water 404. vapor to rise to the surface of the water and escape from the 0029. The anode plate and the cathode plate may each liquid water. In some embodiments, the electrically conduc comprise a plurality of plate holes. Screws or bolts can be tive plates 208 can be a series of cylinders or cones of decreas inserted into the plate holes to fasten an electrically conduc ing size, concentrically arranged one inside another, with tive plate. open ends. The open ends can be aligned with the direction of 0030. In some embodiments each electrically conductive the movement of water.

plate has a right angle bend and a plurality of fastener holes to 0036. In some embodiments, movement of water can be provide a means for attaching the first and second set 500, 502 created by vibrating, rocking, tilting, shaking or otherwise of electrically conductive plates to the anode 204 or cathode agitating the chamber 202. For example, the chamber 202 206, which are parallel to each other, while maintaining a parallel alignment among the electrically conductive plates. may be placed on a rocking or tilting machine. In some Each fastener hole can be aligned with a corresponding hole embodiments, a chamber 202 may be placed inside a vehicle on the anode or cathode plate. So as to encounter natural agitation of the water due to vibra 0031. In another embodiment, the anode plate and the tions, bumps, turns, acceleration and deceleration of the cathode plate may be replaced by a plurality of anode power vehicle. In other embodiments, movement of water is gener blocks 406 and cathode power blocks 408. Each electrically ated by creating a flow of water, for example, with a water conductive plate 208 from the first set 500 of electrically pump 110. In some embodiments, one or more ultrasonic conductive plates may be sandwiched in between each anode transducers could be placed in or upon the chamber 202, the power block 406 and each electrically conductive plate 208 of effect of which would be to detach the bubbles of vapor as the second set 502 of electrically conductive plates may be they are formed.

sandwiched in between each cathode power block 408 as a 0037. The chamber 202 may further comprise a water inlet means for fastening or securing the electrically conductive orifice 220. The water inlet orifice 220 may be positioned plates parallel to each other. The power blocks 406, 408 and anywhere on the chamber to generate a continuous flow of electrically conductive plates 208 can be further secured with water. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, to maximize the flow across a rod 402 that passes through each electrically conductive the electrically conductive plates, the water inlet orifice 220 plate 208 and each power block. may be placed adjacent and perpendicular to the electrically 0032. The anode 204, the cathode 206, and the plurality of conductive plates 208 such that water flowing in through the electrically conductive plates 208 can be made of any con water inlet orifice 220 will flow parallel with the electrically ductive material Such as copper, aluminum, platinum, silver conductive plates 208through the gaps. In some embodiment, and other metals and metal alloys. Metals that are sturdy and the chamber 202 may have a second water inlet orifice 222 non-corrosive are preferred. Such as stainless steel. Other opposite the first water inlet orifice 220. Water can flow embodiments could utilize flexible electrical conductive through the first water inlet orifice 220 in a first direction materials in irregular shapes with structural integrity and parallel with the electrically conductive plates 208 through anode/cathode spacing maintained by an appropriate exosk the gap at one end of the chamber while also flowing through eletal structure or support. Such an embodiment would enable the second water inlet orifice 222 in a second direction, oppo the apparatus to fit into irregular shaped spaces as may be site the first direction, from the other end of the chamber, required by Some applications. In one embodiment, the elec parallel to the electrically conductive plates 208 into the gaps. trically conductive plates 208 are sandblasted or sanded to Water flowing through the electrically conductive plates 208 create miniature pits, crevices, points, or edges, thereby from two opposite ends will maximize the water movement at increasing the Surface area of the electrically conductive the ends and the middle of the electrically conductive plates, plates and enhancing the transfer of energy into the fluid. thereby increasing the efficiency of water vapor production. A 0033. The electrically conductive plates 208 can take on branching water pipe may be used to Supply water simulta an unlimited number of shapes, sizes, and dimensions, con neously through the first water inlet orifice 220 in a first strained only by spacing issues, arrangement, and Surface direction and through the second water inlet orifice 222 in a area. In a preferred embodiment, the electrically conductive second direction, opposite the first direction. plates 208 should be parallel to each other. This maximizes 0038. In another embodiment, a water inlet orifice 220 the potential number and size of plates that can be placed may be positioned at the bottom of the chamber, below the inside a chamber. In one embodiment, a chamber 202 con electrically conductive plates, with the water flow projecting tained twenty parallel plates 208 having a length of 1 foot and upwards into the gaps, parallel to the electrically conductive a height of 0.5 foot. In another embodiment, a chamber 202 plates as shown in FIGS. 6-8. A plurality of water inlet orifices contained twenty parallel plates 208 having a length of 4 feet 220 can be positioned at the bottom of the chamber, below the and a height of 0.5 foot. electrically conductive plates 208 to ensure sufficient water 0034. The gap between each adjacent plate 208 can be movement across all surfaces. Each water inlet orifice 220 from approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch. Pref may be equipped with nozzles 700 to help secure tubing. erably each adjacent plate 208 has a gap of approximately less 0039. A water pump 110 may be used to force the flow of than 0.25 inch. In one embodiment, the gap between adjacent water from an external water supply 226 into the chamber plates 208 is approximately 0.125 inch. through the water inlet orifice 220. In some embodiments, a 0035. The parallel arrangement also facilitates movement pump base 702 may be attached near or to the chamber 202 to of water in between the electrically conductive plates 208. support the water pump 110. In one embodiment, the water The movement of water allows water to pass across the Sur pump 110 draws water from the external water supply 226 face areas of the electrically conductive plates 208 in between through tube A and forces the water into the chamber 202 via the gap between the electrically conductive plates 208, tube B.

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0040. In embodiments with a plurality of water inlet ori 0045. In another embodiment, a water vapor trap 108 is fices 220, a water manifold 704 may be attached near or to the located above the water. The water vapor trap 108 may have a chamber 202. As shown in FIG. 10, the water manifold 702 wide base to increase the area which the water vapor can may comprise at least one entry hole 1000 and a plurality of escape into. The water vapor trap 108 may taper towards the exit holes 1002. The entry hole 1000 is attached to the water top to funnel the water vapor in a desired direction. In pump 110 to receive water flow. The plurality of exit holes embodiments with a water vapor trap 108, the water vapor 1002 are connected to tubes that feedback into the water inlet outlet 212 can be positioned on the water vapor trap 108. In orifices 220 through the nozzles 700 to recycle the water back addition, the water vapor trap 108 may further comprise the into the chamber 202. water outlet orifice 228 to direct the water back to the water Supply for recirculation. In another embodiment, the water 0041. In embodiments where water is forced through the vapor trap 108 can simply be the area above the level of the chamber 202, the chamber 202 may further comprise a water Water.

outlet orifice 228. The water outlet orifice 228 can lead back 0046. The chamber 202 is connected to a pressure vessel to the water supply 226 via tube C, thereby allowing the water 214 via the water vapor outlet 212. As the pressure builds up that was not converted into vapors to be recycled. Therefore, inside the chamber 202, the pressurized water vapor mol water can be added to the chamber 202 to a desired level. ecules are forced through the water vapor outlet 212 into the When the water pump 110 is turned on water is force into the pressure vessel 214. The pressure vessel 214 may comprise a water manifold 704 where the water splits into a plurality of pressure gauge to determine the amount of pressure build up. tubes connected to the plurality of water inlet orifices 220, The preferred amount of pressure to maintain water mol thereby forcing water into the chamber 202. In embodiments ecules with unnatural bond angles is approximately 1 pound without a water manifold 704, the water pump 110 pumps the per square inch (psi) to approximately 100 psi. However a water directly to the water inlet orifice 220. From the chamber higher pressure could be used for certain compressed gas 202 the water is forced out the water outlet orifice 228 back applications. Contained at this pressure, the water molecule into the water pump 226, thereby forming a closed loop. can maintain an unnatural bond angle for several months 0042. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, the water vapor outlet depending on the quality of the pressure vessel. The water 212 may be located above the electrically conductive plates. molecules with unnatural bond angles can be released, for Preferably, the water vapor outlet 212 is located close to the example, tube F for use in a variety of applications. electrically conductive plates 208 so that the water vapors are 0047. Due to the pressure build-up the chamber 202, pres not required to traverse relatively large distances through the sure vessel 214, water trap 108, and water supply tank 104 liquid water to escape into the space. In some embodiments, should be made of material Sturdy enough to maintain struc the water vapor outlet 212 connects to the pressure vessel 214 tural stability at high pressures. In addition, the material used via a tube D. Tube E is also attached to tank 214 to ensure that may be non-corrosive such as metal, acrylic, PVC, plastic and any gas trapped in the water Supply 226 is allowed to escape the like. Preferably, the chamber 202 is made of stainless to pressure vessel 214 for use. steel.

0043. The amount and nature of current passed across the 0048. A non-conductive, non-water permeable coating electrically charged plates is Sufficient to agitate and modify may also be used to coat the inner Surface of a metal chamber chemical bonds of water molecules into unnatural bond to increase the efficiency of energy production. A metal angles but insufficient to break the covalent oxygen-hydrogen chamber may decrease the efficiency of water vapor produc bonds. Nonetheless, due to the agitation and modification of tion by shunting some of the electricity to ground. By coating bond angles of water molecules, the non-covalent bonding the inner Surface of a metal chamber with a non-conductive interactions between adjacent water molecules is disrupted material, the electricity generated will remain in the electri and water across the surface of the electrically conductive cally conductive plates. Suitable coatings include acrylic and plates convert into water vapors. The water flow across the fiberglass. A coating may be applied to the Surface by, for surface of the plates facilitates the escape of water vapors example, Sandblasting.

created on the surface of the electrically conductive plates 0049. The apparatus may comprise a single chamber or a into the air. The creation of water vapors increases pressure in plurality of chambers. In embodiments with a plurality of the chamber and generates a pressurized water vapor mol chambers, each chamber would require the parts associated ecule with unnatural bond angles. The pressure buildup helps with the chamber. To share the water Supply, maximize space, maintain water molecules with unnatural bond angles. and increase efficiency, the chambers can be arranged in 0044. The amount of water inside the chamber should be parallel. The power source can be attached to the plates of the sufficient to completely immerse the electrically conductive different chambers in series or parallel as may Suit the appli plates 208. In one embodiment, the chamber is large enough cation. In addition, the water Supply can flow into the cham such that even when the electrically conductive plates are ber in parallel. This will allow the apparatus to share the same completely submerged, a space exists above the water for the power source and water Supply. A merging tube can be con water vapors to escape into. A water vapor outlet orifice 212 nected to each water outlet orifice and merge the water into a can be positioned along the top of the chamber 202 leading to single vapor trap. The vapor trap can comprise its own water a pressure vessel 112. In embodiments with a water outlet outlet orifice to recycle the water back into the water supply. orifice 228, the water outlet orifice 228 may be positioned The water vapors can also merge and collect in the water along the chamber 202 such that the water level remains vapor trap and be forced through the water vapor outlet into a below the water vapor outlet 212. The waterflow rate into the pressure vessel. This allows the water vapors generated in chamber should be approximately equal to the water flow rate each chamber to combine together in a single pressure vessel. out of the chamber so as to maintain a constant water level to 0050. It is believed that a water molecule with an unnatural keep the electrically conductive plates 208 submerged and to bond angle can be created by exposing the water molecule to prevent water from entering into the water vapor outlet 212. electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 0.1 cm

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and less than 100 cm. Preferably the electromagnetic radia one a bond angle other than 104.5 degrees. For example, the tion has a wavelength in the range of approximately 0.1 cm to bond angle may be greater than approximately 104.5 degrees. approximately 100 cm. More preferably, the electromagnetic In some embodiments, the bond angle may be greater than radiation has a wavelength of approximately 1 cm to 50 cm. In approximately 109 degrees. In some embodiments, the bond another embodiment, the electromagnetic frequency is angle may be 180 degrees.

between approximately 0 to approximately 5 gigahertz 0057. It is believed that the reversion of a molecule with an (GHz). In one embodiment, the electromagnetic frequency is unnatural bond angle back to its natural state with natural approximately 1.1 GHz. In another embodiment, the electro bond angles results in the release of energy. As such, numer magnetic frequency is approximately 2.2 GHz. ous applications have been contemplated as listed below. One 0051. The electromagnetic radiation is applied through example is that a molecule with an unnatural bond angle may current. In one embodiment, the electromagnetic radiation be used as an alternative fuel Source. This can be accom may be applied as pulse width modulated direct current of plished by providing a molecule with an unnatural bond angle unequal pulse spacing and reduced duty cycles. Therefore, in a pressurized vessel at a pressure of approximately 1 psi to although these ranges of wavelengths encompass micro approximately 100 psi, then releasing the molecule with the waves, the mechanism of action differs from that of micro unnatural bond angle from the pressurized vessel, and ignit waves being applied with alternating currents as in the con ing the molecule with the unnatural bond angle with an elec ventional microwave oven. trical discharge. For example, a high frequency, high Voltage 0.052 This invention is also directed towards a method of ignition Source such as a spark plug may be utilized. The modifying a bond angle of a molecule, for example, generat ignition of the molecule with the unnatural bond angle reverts ing a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle, compris the unnatural bond angle back to a natural bond angle state ing providing a first frequency; providing a second frequency and releases energy. Energy is released as Sonic energy, different from the first frequency; generating a modifying mechanical energy, heat and chemical energy. In some frequency by combining or Summating the first frequency and embodiments, the energy released may be useable as an alter the second frequency; and exposing the molecule to the modi native fuel. The alternative fuel may be used as a replacement fying frequency to create the unnatural bond angle without for gasoline for powering a motorized device. Such as an breaking the covalent bond. automobile. In some embodiments, the energy released may 0053. The first frequency may be the intrinsic or inherent be used to maintain a flame or fire. frequency generated by a power source. The second fre EXAMPLES quency may be the resonating frequency generated from the plurality of electrically conductive plates. The resonating fre 0.058 Water vapors with unnatural bond angles were gen quency is approximately 50 Hz to approximately 40 KHZ. In erated and captured in a pressure vessel at 35 psi by applying Some embodiments, the resonating frequency is approxi 5 volts to a generator comprising four parallel chambers with mately 1 KHZ to approximately 22 KHZ. 20 plates in each unit; each plate having a surface area of 4 0054 Each electrically conductive plate comprises a sur square feet and arranged parallel to each other with a gap of face area and is arranged parallel to each other. The power 0.1765 inches between plates. The pressurized vapor was source and the electrically conductive plates effectively cre regulated down to 5 psi and released through a cutting torch ate a resistor-capacitor circuit. The current from the power tip of the size #00 and ignited effectively creating a blow Source may be applied with a duty cycle of approximately torch, cutting torch, or welding torch. The flame generated 0.005 to approximately 0.5. The amount of power applied to was used to cut through many different materials including the plurality of electrically conductive plates may range from thin sheets of titanium and nickel plated Steel. Also a tungsten approximately 10 watts per square feet of Surface area to welding rod was used as a sample metal and was melted by the approximately 100 watts per square feet of Surface area. In cutting torch using water vapor with unnatural bond angles. some embodiments, the power applied to the plurality of 0059 Water vapors with unnatural bond angles were gen electrically conductive plates is approximately 30 watts per erated and captured in a pressure vessel at 35 psi by applying square feet of Surface area to approximately 50 watts per 5 volts to a generator comprising four parallel chambers with square feet of Surface area. 20 plates in each unit; each plate having a surface area of 4 0055. The method of generating a molecule, such as a square feet and arranged parallel to each other with a gap of water molecule, with an unnatural bond angle further com 0.1765 inches between plates. The pressurized vapor was prises pressurizing the molecule with the unnatural bond regulated down to 6 psi and injected into the intakes of two angle to maintain the unnatural bond angle and containing the different types of single cylinder internal combustion pressurized molecule with an unnatural bond angle in a pres engines. The two types of engines were a gasoline engine, a Sure vessel. Honda GX 340, and a tri-fuel engine, a Honda GX 390. The 0056 Although this invention was described with respect modifications to the engines that allowed the insertion of the to water as the molecule with an unnatural bond angle, the water vapor with unnatural bond angles was the removal of apparatus and methods described herein may be applied to the carburetor and an insertion plate on the intake to allow otheraqueous and non-aqueous solutions whose electromag only the water vapor with unnatural bond angles and not netic properties are conducive to similar processing. As such, outside air to enter. This modification allowed these engines this invention is also directed towards a molecule comprising to start and run without any outside air or extra fuel other than an unnatural bond angle. Preferably, the molecule comprising the modified water vapor.

an unnatural bond angle is pressurized. The unnatural bond 0060. As summarized in FIG. 11, the pressurized vapor angle is any bond angle other than a characteristic bond angle was also used to run an automobile with significantly reduced of a molecule in its natural state. For example, the bond angle toxic byproducts. A Toyota FJ-40 with a 2-F straight six of water in its natural state is approximately 104.5 degrees. cylinder engine was modified Such that the pressurized water Therefore, a water molecule with an unnatural bond angle is vapor with unnatural bond angles was inserted below the

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carburetor in an extra port in the manifold intake using a ball 0069. Reclamation of Useful or Valuable Substances from valve as a shutoff and an automobile quick connect. Also a Water shutoff was installed in the engines normal gasoline line to 0070 Mine Waste Water Treatment allow a complete interruption of gasoline from the gas tank to (0071 Food Product Water the engine's carburetor. The engine was started and regular 0072 Reclamation of Industrial Waste Water and Con unleaded car gasoline was used to keep the motor running. tents

The levels of gases emitted from the tailpipe were measured (0073 Reclamation of Grey Water for Agriculture, Recre in 10 second intervals by the IMR 2800A Exhaust Gas Ana ation lyzer and the results are shown in FIG. 11. Data points 1 (0074 Energy (Electrical) through 71 indicate conditions when regular unleaded gaso 0075 Air Quality Improvement for Existing Facilities by line was used. Oxygen levels in the air were above 20% before Pollutant Capture Including Coal ignition and dropped to less than 5% within 3 minutes. Levels 0076 Reduce/Eliminate Hydrocarbon Fuel Requirements of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide 0077 Reduce/Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions where virtually undetectable before ignition and rose to (0078. Utilize Water/Gravity Systems in Electrical Energy approximately 10% or more. After approximately 12 min Production utes, the fuel Source was Switched from the unleaded gas to 0079 Utilize Charged Gas Systems in Electrical Energy the vapor described as this invention (see Data points 72-78 in Production

FIG. 11). Approximately 1 minute after switching to the 0080 Bring Shut-in Plants On-Line Can Meet Air Qual vapor, the engine was running on pure vapors (data points ity Requirements 79-147 in FIG. 11). As shown, oxygen levels in the air had I0081 Personal Transportation return to normal at above 20% and hydrocarbon, carbon mon I0082 Retrofit Existing Internal Combustion Engines for oxide, and carbon dioxide levels returned back to undetect New Fuel able levels. The engine, however, was still running. After an I0083) Retrofit Existing Internal Combustion Engines to additional 11 minutes, the engine was turned off (data points Capture Carbon Based Emissions 148 to 154) and the levels of oxygen, hydrocarbons, carbon 0084. Retrofit to Eliminate Nitric Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide, monoxide, and carbon dioxide remained unchanged com Particulate Emissions pared to levels when the engine was running on the vapors. I0085 New Engine Designs to Optimize Use of New Fuel 0061 This experiment was repeated two more times and I0086 Internal and External Combustion Engines the results have been reproduced in FIGS. 12 and 13 with I0087 Mass Transportation similar results. As shown in FIG. 12, when the engine was I0088. Retrofit Buses etc. to Reduce Hydrocarbon Use and turned on using unleaded gasoline oxygen levels in the air Emissions dropped from above 20% to below 5% (data points 1-35) and I0089. Retrofit Trains to Reduce Hydrocarbon and Emis toxic gas levels rose from undetectable levels to over 5% sions (carbon monoxide) and 15% (carbon dioxide). When the fuel (0090 New Engines to Optimize Environmental, Effi was Switched from unleaded gasoline to the vapor, oxygen ciency, Safety for both Internal and External Combustion levels rose back to approximately 20% while toxic gas levels Engines dropped back to below 1% (data points 43-87). When the 0091 Commercial Transportation engine was turned off oxygen levels remained unchanged 0092. Retrofit Over the Road Trucks Reduce Hydrocarbon and toxic gas levels decreased to undetectable levels. Use 0062 FIG. 13 shows the third experiment with oxygen 0093. Reduce Emissions, Noise levels dropping from above 20% when the engine was off to 0094 New Internal and External Combustion Engines below 5% when the engine was turned on using unleaded (0095 Harvest, Store, Distribute Excess Energy gasoline. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide rose from 0096 Maritime undetectable levels when the engine was off to levels exceed (0097. Retrofit Marine Engines to reduce Hydrocarbon Use and Emissions ing 5% and 15%, respectively, when the engine was running on unleaded gasoline (data points 1-36 in FIG. 13). After the 0098 Reduce Emissions While in Port Areas fuel was switched from unleaded gasoline to the vapor 0099 Provide Fresh Water for On-board Use described herein, the levels of oxygen rose back up to 0100 Reduce Need to Carry Ice to Cool Fish Cargo approximately 20% and the toxic gases dropped to undetect 01.01 Increase Effective Time at Sea able levels (data points 51-129 in FIG. 13). After the engine 0102 Reduce Cost, Hydrocarbon, Emissions for was turned off gas levels were unchanged compared to when On-Board Generation of Ship's Power the engine was running on the vapor (data points 130-150 in (0103 Reduce Pollution at Sea from Hydrocarbon Use, FIG. 13). Cargo 0063 Applications 0104 Increase Effective Range 0064. Numerous applications have been contemplated by 0105 Increase Effective Cargo Capacity the inventors. The following is not an exhaustive list of pos 0106 “Pull Push” Propeller Free Low Draft Propulsion sible applications but rather a few examples in various fields and Maneuvering System to provide a sample of the potential uses. 0107 Energy (Hydrocarbon) 0065 Water 0.108 Capture and Utilize Emissions from Coal Powered Plants Eliminating CO, 0066 Water Treatment Systems for Culinary/Commercial 01.09 Reduce/Eliminate Use of Fuel Oil and Natural Gas Uses—Saline/Brackish Eliminating CO 0067 Water for Injectables Medical 0110. Enable Hydrocarbon Production from Oil Shales 0068 Semi-conductor Manufacturing Water and Sands

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011 1 Utilize Excess Hydrocarbons in Production of Plas (0160 Military (Defensive Only) tics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, etc. (0161 “Caterpillar Drive” for Submarine Use 0112 Energy (Nuclear) (0162 Water Thrust Surface Propulsion System 0113 Replacement of Nuclear Fuel Rods in Existing (0163 Remote Observation Propulsion Reactors Reduction of Nuclear Waste Materials Treatment of 0164. Lighter than Air Craft Reactor Cooling Water (0165 Mine Clearance 0114 Chemistry (0166 Disorientation Devices 0115 High Purity Gases 0.167 Tunnel and Bunker Destruction 0116 Inorganic/Organic Chemical Synthesis (0168 Covert Naval Vessel Destruction 0117 High Temperature Chemistry in Vacuum Over Long 0169. Extra-atmospheric Power, Water, Light, Oxygen, Periods Propulsion Systems from Water or Ice 0118 Reductive Purification of Metals (Aluminum, etc.) (0170 Rocket Fuel Non-explosive without Carbon (0171 Vehicle Fuel Non-combustive 0119 Multi-Frequency Redox Reaction Chemistry in (0172 Hydrocarbon Free Torpedo Propulsion Vacuum or Atmosphere 0173 Reduces FuelTransportation, Delivery Hazards and 0120 Chemical Reactions in Extreme Conditions Time 0121 Physics (0174 Food Processing 0122) Sustained Plasma Reactions in Vacuum and Near 0.175 Reduction/Elimination of Harmful Organisms Vacuum Conditions through Cell Membrane Rupture 0123 Reactions in Electron Rich Conditions—Heat— 0176 Container Size Flash Freezing/Refrigeration Vacuum 0177 Large Scale Anti-Bacterial Systems Vacuum Pack 0.124 Spectroscopy aging Systems 0.125 Time/Space Continuum Phenomenon 0.178 Industrial 0126 Ion/Plasma Propulsion Systems for Deep Space 0179 Welding and Cutting Like and Unlike Materials 0127. Real Time Elemental Analysis 0180 Vibration and Shock Testing 0128 Materials Testing 0181 Sustained Heat in Vacuum 0129. High Temperature Synthetic Crystal Growth 0182 Vacuum Based Burn-in Systems 0130 Metallurgical 0183 Simplified Liquid Pumping Systems Over Long 0131 High Temperature Assaying and Testing Distances 0132 High Temperature Production and Refining in 0.184 Large Scale Vacuum Pumps Vacuum 0185. Environmental 0.133 Reduction of Carbon Emissions from Heating 0186 Reclamation of Atmospheric Pollutants for Product Operations Synthesis 0134 Elimination of Storage of Dangerous Gases 0187 Reduction of Carbon Footprints Across the Board 0135 Electrical Energy Reduction 0188 Creation of Carbon Credits to Fund Environmental 0.136 RealTime Monitoring and Control of Pyrometallur Programs gical Processes (0189 Reduce Destruction of Environment by Carbon 0137 High Temperature Operations Without Electrical Based Pollutants and Magnetic Field Generation 0.190 Reduce Need to Harvest Trees, Burn Rain Forest 0138 Heat, Cooling, Refrigeration 0191 Atmospheric Oxygen Enrichment 0139 Residential and Commercial Heating Reduction/ (0192 Agricultural

Elimination Carbon Fuels 0193 Atmospheric Nitrogen Fixation 0140 Air Conditioning 0194 Low Cost Pumping Systems with Reduced Moving 0141 Large Scale Refrigeration Parts 0142 Reduced Electrical Consumption (0195 On-site Fertilizer Production 0143 Air Quality Maintenance 0.196 Food/Feed Preservation 0144) Public Safety (0197) Pest Control 0145 Aircraft Oxygen Systems (0198 Reduce/Eliminate Hydrocarbon Fuel Use Carbon 0146 Firefighter Breathing Apparatus Emissions 0147 Portable Oxygen Apparatus (0199 Reclamation of Soil Fouled by Irrigation Residue 0148. Non-destructive Stun Grenade 0200 Reclamation Recycling of Fertilizer from Irriga 0149 Fire Control/Extinguishment tion Run-off Water 0150 Precision Metal Cutting Apparatus, Small, Portable, 0201 Waste Management

Quick 0202 Human Waste Management 0151 Decontamination, Detoxification Systems 0203 Industrial Waste Management 0152 Large Scale Anti-bacterial Systems 0204 Medical Waste Management 0153. Crowd Control (0205 Toxic Waste Management 0154 Recreation 0206 Sewage Treatment 0155 Tankless Underwater Breathing Apparatus 0207 Large Scale Waste Disposal 0156 Special Effects 0208 Portable Trash and Waste Management Equipment (O157 Personal Watercraft/ATV Propulsion 0209 Waste Recycling/Reclamation Systems 0158 Lighter than Air Craft 0210 Methane Synthesis to Liquid Fuels, Solvents, Indus 0159 Small Scale Water, Electrical, Waste Systems for trial Products

Recreational Use 0211 Run-off Water Treatment

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0212 Petroleum Industry on the water vapor trap for an overflowing water to be 0213 Repressurization of Reservoirs to restore Oil Pro redirected back to the water supply: duction Avoids New Drilling h. a water vapor outlet positioned on the water vaportrap to 0214. Reclamation of Water from Oil/Water Mix at Well allow the water vapor molecule with the unnatural bond head angle to escape from the water vapor trap; and 0215 Recovery of Carbon Dioxide for Ethanol Synthesis i. a pressure vessel connected to the water vapor outlet to 0216 Down Hole Hydrogenation of Petroleum Products contain the water vapor molecule with the unnatural 0217 Reclamation of Drilling Mud Water bond angle; wherein combining the intrinsic frequency 0218 Enable Hydrocarbon Production from Oil Bearing and the resonating frequency created between the plu Shales and Sands rality of cathode plates and the plurality of anode plates 0219 Miscellaneous converts the water molecule into the water vapor mol 0220 Echo Ranging for Geological Structural Analysis ecule with the unnatural bond angle for use as a fuel 0221 Extreme Depth Water Measurement SOUC.

0222 Sea Floor Mapping at Extreme Depth 2. An apparatus for generating a vapor molecule with an 0223) Eliminate Gas Transportation Hazards—Point of unnatural bond angle comprising:

Use Generation a. a Voltage source to provide a current; 0224. The foregoing description of the preferred embodi b. a resistor-capacitor circuit comprising ment of the invention has been presented for the purposes of i. an anode electrically connected to a negative terminal illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive of the Voltage source;

or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many ii. a cathode, opposite the anode and electrically con modifications and variations are possible in light of the above nected to a positive terminal of the Voltage source; and teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention not be iii. a plurality of electrically conductive plates in limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the between the anode and the cathode, each electrically equivalents to the claims appended hereto. conductive plate comprising a surface area and being separated by a gap:

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY c. a chamber to contain the anode, the cathode, the plurality 0225. This invention may be industrially applied to of electrically conductive plates, and a fluid, wherein devices and methods for generating alternative fuel Sources, passing the current between the cathode and the anode in particular, converting water into a viable alternative fuel generates a modifying frequency and increases a pres SOUC. Sure in the chamber, thereby generating the vapor mol What is claimed: ecule with the unnatural bond angle. 1. An apparatus for generating a water vapor molecule with 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein an unnatural bond angle comprising: a. the Voltage applied to the resistor-capacitor circuit com a. a Voltage source of approximately 1 volt to approxi prises an intrinsic frequency; and mately 500 volts providing current to create an intrinsic b. the plurality of electrically conductive plates generate a frequency; resonating frequency of approximately 50 Hz to b. a plurality of anode plates and a plurality of cathode approximately 40 KHZ within the resistor-capacitor cir plates in an alternating arrangement such that a gap of cuit, whereby the intrinsic frequency and the resonating approximately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch exists frequency Summate to generate the modifying fre between adjacent anode and cathode plates and each quency sufficient to modify a bond angle of the vapor molecule to an unnatural state.

anode and cathode plate oriented to allow a flow of a water to pass in between each adjacent anode and cath 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the electrically con ode plate to create a resonating frequency of approxi ductive plates are substantially parallel to each other. mately 1 KHZ to approximately 22 KHz: 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the gap is approxi c. a power pass through connecting the Voltage source with mately 0.05 inch to approximately 1 inch. the plurality of anode plates and the plurality of cathode 6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the gap is approxi plates to Supply current to the plurality of anode plates mately 0.05 inch to approximately 0.25 inch. and the plurality of cathode plates; 7. The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a means for d. a water supply to provide the flow of the water across the causing the fluid to flow Substantially parallel along the elec plurality of anode plates and the plurality of cathode trically conductive plates to increase the efficiency of gener plates; ating the vapor molecule with the unnatural bond angle. e. a chamber to contain the plurality anode plates, the 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the chamber com plurality of cathode plates, and the water comprising prises a first fluid inlet orifice through which the fluid can flow i.a first water inlet orifice, into the chamber and along the plurality of electrically con ii. a second water inlet orifice opposite the first water ductive plates.

inlet orifice, 9. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising f, a water pump to force the flow of water from the water a.a fluid Supply:

supply into the chamber through the first water inlet b. a fluid pump to force the flow of the fluid through the first orifice in a first direction and through the second water fluid inlet orifice along the plurality of electrically con inlet orifice in a second direction, opposite the first direc ductive plates; and tion, wherein the passage of the water across an electri c. a fluid outlet orifice to allow the fluid to recycle the fluid cally charged plate increases pressure in the chamber, back to the fluid Supply so as to allow a constant motion g. a water vapor trap located above the water, the water of flowing fluid across the plurality of electrically con vapor trap comprising a water outlet orifice positioned ductive plates.

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10. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a second 18. The method of claim 14 further comprising applying a fluid inlet orifice positioned opposite the first fluid inlet ori current from the power source with a duty cycle of approxi fice such that the fluid pump forces the fluid through the first mately 0.005 to approximately 0.50. fluid inlet orifice in a first direction while simultaneously 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the power source forcing the fluid through the second fluid inlet orifice in a applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates cre second direction opposite the first direction such that the fluid ates a power of at least approximately 10 watts per square feet flows across the plurality of electrically conductive plates of Surface area.

from at least two different directions to maximize a flow rate 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the power source across the electrically conductive plates. applied to the plurality of electrically conductive plates cre 11. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising: ates a power of approximately 10 watts per square feet to a. a water vapor outlet; and approximately 100 watts per square feet of Surface area. b. a pressure vessel connected to the water vapor outlet to 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the power applied to contain the vapor molecule with the unnatural bond the plurality of electrically conductive plates is approxi angle for storage until use. mately 30 watts per square feet of Surface area to approxi 12. A method of modifying a bond angle of a molecule mately 50 watts per square feet of surface area. comprising: 22. The method of claim 12 wherein the molecule is water. a. providing a first frequency; 23. A molecule comprising an unnatural bond angle b. providing a second frequency different from the first wherein reversion of the unnatural bond angle back to a frequency; natural bond angle state releases energy. c. generating a modifying frequency by combining the first 24. The molecule of claim 23, wherein the molecule com frequency and the second frequency; and prising the unnatural bond angle is pressurized. d. exposing the molecule to the modifying frequency to 25. The molecule of claim 24, wherein the molecule is Water.

create an unnatural bond angle. 26. The molecule of claim 25, wherein the unnatural bond 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of angle is greater than approximately 104.5 degrees. a. providing at least one additional frequency; and 27. The molecule of claim 26, wherein the unnatural bond b. combining the at least one additional frequency with the angle is greater than approximately 109 degrees. first and second frequency to generate the modifying frequency. 28. A method of using a molecule with an unnatural bond 14. The method of claim 12, wherein angle as an energy source comprising:

a. the first frequency is an intrinsic frequency generated by a. providing the molecule with the unnatural bond angle in a pressurized vessel at a pressure of approximately 1 psi a power source; to approximately 100 psi;

b. the second frequency is a resonating frequency gener b. releasing the molecule with the unnatural bond angle ated from a plurality of electrically conductive plates, from the pressurized vessel;

wherein each electrically conductive plate comprises a c. igniting the molecule with the unnatural bond angle, Surface area and is arranged parallel to each other, and d. wherein ignition of the molecule with the unnatural bond c. wherein the power source and the electrically conductive angle reverts the unnatural bond angle back to a natural plates create a resistor-capacitor circuit. bond angle state and releases energy. 15. The method of claim 14 further comprising: 29. The method of claim 28 further comprising using the a. pressurizing the molecule with the unnatural bond angle energy as an alternative fuel source. to maintain the unnatural bond angle; and 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the alternative fuel is b. containing the pressurized molecule with the unnatural used as a replacement for gasoline for powering a motorized bond angle in a pressure vessel. device.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the resonating fre 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the alternative fuel is quency is approximately 50 Hz to approximately 40 KHZ. used to maintain a flame.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the resonating fre quency is approximately 1 KHZ to approximately 22 KHZ. c c c c c