Troy Reed Magnetic Motor - Where Is He Now?

"Magnetic Miracle"

by

Bud Kenny

Inventor's design consumes no fuel, emits no fumes

Devices that have truly improved the human condition - such as electricity, the telephone and the airplane - were created by people who passionately believe their inventions would make the world a better place to live. Troy Reed of Tulsa, Oklahoma is such a person.

Reed has invented and patented a motor that consumes no fuel and emits no fumes. It is powerful enough to turn a 7,000-watt generator, which is enough electricity to run an average home. Production of the Reed Magnetic Motor for use by the general public may begin by year's end.

Reed, 57, has also invented an automobile called "Surge" that employs his new technology. Unlike a battery-powered car, Reed's Surge does not have to be plugged in to be recharged. The car recharges itself as it rolls down the highway at speeds of up to 85 miles an hour. Reed and actor Dennis Weaver, a cousin and inventor in the project, plan to make the first highway test-run of the car this summer.

Reed said he has been contacted about coverage of the test run by, among others, 20/20, 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, Primetime Live and CNN. A representative of CNN, Reed said, has already seen the car and might broadcast daily updates during the journey.

The idea for this technology came to Reed in a number of dreams and visions over the past 35 years. He said he got the first in 1959 while employed as a machinist making 70 cents an hour. Thirty years later, in 1989, he put those dreams to the test, turning a hand crank that put the first Reed Magnetic Motor in motion. That prototype was seven feet tall, weighed more than 500 pounds, had four moving parts and powered a 500-watt generator. His latest motor takes two car batteries to start (they are re-charged by the generator), is 20 inches high, weighs less than 200 pounds, has one moving part and runs a 7000-watt generator.

If Reed's motor works as well as he says it does, it would be a rather amazing technological breakthrough. After all, it would mean a person could live anywhere one wanted with all the comforts and never have to pay an electric bill. One would also be able to drive to work, or anywhere else, without consuming fuel. And best of all, one could do these things without polluting the environment.

Although most people have never heard of the Reed Magnetic Motor, it is well known in the science world. Since 1989 Reed and his motor have been featured at numerous international scientific conferences - the most recent on in Denver in March. Reed also has been written up in scientific journals and is included in the latest edition of Monuments of Mars, a book of inventors written by former NASA science writer Richard Hoagland.

If Reed has his way, his motor soon will no longer be a scientific curiosity. Currently he is in the final stages of granting a license to produce the motor to an American company and a company in India. Reed would not give the names of the companies because he said he is still "negotiating."

"I've been approached by lots of companies from all over the world," Reed said. "I wanted the company that builds this motor to be doing it for the same reason I developed it - to help mother earth."

Reed did say that the companies granted licenses would start producing the motors for the consumer almost immediately. "The technology is already there, it is just a matter of putting all together the right way to make it work," Reed said.

The 1989 prototype uses a horizontal shaft with several magnets on it. Above the shaft are four vertical spring-loaded pistons with a magnet on the end closest to the shaft. Turning the hand crank spins the horizontal shaft and the magnetic spring-loaded pistons move up and down to trigger the motion of the shaft and the magnetic force field. Once the shaft is put into motion, it continues to spin until a brake is applied.

Instead of moveable pistons, the latest model of the motor uses and electronic system and stationary magnets to start and control the motion of the shaft. Consequently, the only moving part in the motor is the horizontal shaft. In the current model, the shaft turns in bearings, but Reed said the mass-produced model will not have the bearings. Instead, the shaft will be magnetically suspended inside the motor casing. Suspending the shaft means there will be nothing to wear out, or make noise, Reed said.

Reed is aware inventions such as his often end up being shelved away from the consumer by a large oil company. So Reed said he has proceeded with caution. "Just like the companies that are going to produce these motors, I made sure that my investors were motivated for the right reasons," Reed said. "If they are only in it for the money, then I turned them away. On the other hand, if they share my desire to see this technology in the marketplace to help save the environment, then we made a deal."

Reed said he also has been careful in how he financed the development of his motor. He said he talked with other would-be world-saving inventors who were put out of business by the government for violating interstate security exchange laws. "They needed capital to develop their ideas, so they sold their investors stock," Reed said. "It always takes longer to develop something like this than you think it will. So when it came time to make good on that stock, they couldn't do it."

When Reed needed capital, instead of issuing stock he gave his investors promissory notes that were contingent on his invention eventually making it to market. Once the motors are available to the public, Reed said he will offer his investors the option of "holding the promissory notes or exchanging them for stock."

However, the federal government is aware of what is going on at Reed Technologies. In fact, Reed said NASA has volunteered to test the motor.

Reed estimated it will cost about $3,500 per motor to mass produce his invention.

Bud Kenny of Hot Springs is scheduled to begin a 15-year world-walking tour on June 5 (see related story page 23). Kenny will live in a small house on wheels, which will be pulled by two mules. Electricity for the house will be provided by alternative electrical generating systems such as solar panels and a pedal generator that will store power from the rotation of Dylan's wheels. Kenny's first stop on his world tour will be around the first of August in Tulsa, where Reed will help Kenny develop the electrical system for the home.

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The problem that happened is that Troy (Dad) and Evelyn his wife at the time and VP of the company got an device while dealing with a company to manufacture the base product.
Of coarse egos got in the way along with financial problems.

Some of the technology did make it into the EZGO golf cart. A lot of other issue between Reed Technology’s and other company that where in negotiations.

Now for an update Reed Technology is Evelyn and she I think has moved to Costa Rica.

Dad has been working on some other project that may someday come out. As for me I had to go back to work to make a living but in the back of my mind I still want to built the second generation of the magnetic motor that was named the Mach II which I still have the original plans I drew up so 10 years ago. The Mach II was designed to have around 400 HP at 1500 RPMs. I am listed as the co inventor of this motor and maybe some day I can get back to it. Many people in the “Free energy” groups like Richard has seen the base plans for this next generation motor.

But with the issue that happened who know when this project will continue.

Sorry to all of you that was involved and where let down.

Thanks for your understanding,

Mike

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A new free energy magnet motor is coming on the scene. Troy Reed of Tulsa, OK has developed a permanent magnet device that produces free energy. It has two sets of stationary magnets and two sets of magnets mounted on freely turning disks. Spring-type injector pins are used to keep the motor turning at a constant RPM (about 500) as well as to overcome magnetic attraction. The device is started using a normal starter motor and then runs freely and continues to produce energy. For more information contact Reed Magnetic Motor, Inc., POB 700395, Tulsa, OK 74170,

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The Reed (1991) Magnetic Motor is an electromechanical device that Troy Reed says runs on magnetic power. The author has developed a small prototype and a larger unit that have both undergone several demonstrations and testing programs. He has also filed for a Patent with the Patent Office and the Foreign PTO/EPO. In his design, eight permanent magnets are placed on each of four disks. Two outer disks remain stationary while the two inner ones are mounted on a common shaft and are allowed to turn freely. Videotapes and other information are available.

Reed, Troy; (Skiatook, OK); Lunneborg, Tim; (Wahpeton, ND); Loll, Kevin; (Wahpeton, ND); Dimmer, Paul Gene; (Wahpeton, ND); Thomas, James Ronald; (Battle Lake, MN); Thomas, Neil Howard; (Brookings, SD)

U.S. Current Class: 219/672; 219/628
Intl Cl.: H05B 006/10
Correspondence: MERCHANT & GOULD PC,  P.O. BOX 2903, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-0903
Assignee: MagTec LLC, Fargo ND

Abstract --- An apparatus and method for generating heat, in particular for heating a fluid. The apparatus includes a frame, with at least one permanent magnet fixedly mounted to the frame. An electrically conductive member is disposed proximate the permanent magnets. The magnetic field of the magnets upon the conductive member is made to vary cyclically. Typically either the permanent magnets, the conductive member, or both are movable with respect to one another. Relative motion of the conductive member and the magnets causes the magnetic field experienced by the conductive member to vary, which causes it to become hot. The total heat energy generated in the conductive member may exceed the total energy applied to the apparatus to produce the varying magnetic field. The apparatus may include a fluid path proximate the conductive member. Fluid in the fluid path receives heat from the conductive member. The apparatus may also include a mounting member for mounting the conductive member, a drive mechanism for moving the conductive member, and a fluid driver for driving fluid within the fluid path. The method includes the steps of either an electrically conductive member, a permanent magnet proximate the conductive member, or both so as to heat the conductive member. The method may include the step of passing a fluid through a fluid path proximate the conductive member such that the fluid absorbs heat from the conductive member.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The claimed invention relates to an apparatus and method for generating heat using magnets. More particularly, the claimed invention relates to an apparatus and method for generating heat using magnets, in particular permanent magnets, and transferring the heat to a working fluid.

[0002] A variety of methods and devices for heating fluids are known. Most conventional methods for heating fluids involve either combustion or resistive heating. However, neither of these approaches is entirely satisfactory.

[0003] Heating fluids by combustion has been known since antiquity. Essentially, a flame is produced, and is placed proximate the fluid to be heated. In some applications, the flame is applied directly to the fluid, for example when air is blown across a flame in a conventional gas furnace. In other applications, the flame is applied to a heat sink or heat conductor, for example when a metal tank is heated over a flame in a conventional water heater.

[0004] Many variations of this basic approach are known. However, they share several common disadvantages. First, flame is inherently dangerous. Flammable materials must be kept away from the flames in order to prevent the flame from spreading. Generally, this means any flame heating device must be made of non-flammable materials, and must be built in such a way as to prevent the entry of any flammable materials into the vicinity of the flame.

[0005] In addition, any flame source requires a steady flow of fuel. This requires fuel lines, tanks, or similar structures, which can prove inconvenient in certain applications. In addition, fuel lines and tanks may present a fire or explosion hazard.

[0006] Similarly, flames require a steady flow of oxygen. Commonly oxygen is furnished via a blower that provides a flow of air to the flame. However, for certain applications, for example heating liquids, it is difficult or inconvenient to provide a reliable source of air.

[0007] Furthermore, flames produce various combustion products, many of which present a nuisance or a hazard. Soot build-up is common in conventional flame-based heating systems, and as a result such systems require regular cleaning. More seriously, flames are notorious for producing potentially toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide. Care must be taken in the design of flame-based heating systems to avoid the production of such gases, or to vent them away from areas used by people and animals.

[0008] In addition, many combustion byproducts are environmentally destructive. This is especially true when combustion is chemically incomplete, for reasons such as poor fuel mixing, low burn temperature, etc. In such cases, a variety of environmentally hazardous compounds may be produced. Furthermore, nearly all fuels produce so-called "greenhouse gases" during combustion, most notably carbon dioxide, even when combustion is relatively "clean". Although carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are not necessarily directly harmful to people in small quantities, production of such gases is generally considered a disadvantage, in that they are widely believed to contribute to global climate change.

[0009] Also, many conventional flame-based heating systems operate by generating one or more extremely high-temperature point-sources of heat. That is, the active components of the systems become extremely hot, in many cases hot enough to cause injury or damage materials not specially designed for high heat tolerance. Thus people, as well as plastics, wood, paper, etc. must be kept away from the active components of a flame-based heating system in order to avoid a risk of injury or damage.

[0010] In addition, conventional flame-based heating systems generally require numerous components such as valves, tubing, flame nozzles, etc. that are either in or near the fluid to be heated. For generally non-reactive fluids, such as air, this is of limited concern. However, if corrosive or otherwise hazardous fluids are to be heated, it is typically necessary to either design the system specifically to avoid direct contact with the fluid to be heated, or to use components and materials that are resistant to the fluid in question. For complicated parts, such as valves and nozzles, this can present manufacturing and maintenance difficulties.

[0011] Resistive heating of fluids is also well-known. Conventional systems operate by passing an electrical current through a heating element with a high electrical resistance. The current flow generates heat within the heating element, and the heat is then transferred directly or indirectly to a fluid.

[0012] Although resistive heating avoids certain difficulties inherent in flame-based systems, it also suffers from several disadvantages. Though resistive heating systems do not require either fuel or oxygen, they do require that electricity be provided to the heating elements. Like fuel lines and air fans, electrical wiring may be difficult or inconvenient for certain applications.

[0013] Similarly, many conventional resistive heating systems operate by generating one or more extremely high-temperature point-sources of heat. Typically, the operating current is passed through one or more relatively small heating elements. The elements thus become extremely hot. In many cases the heating elements are heated to the point of incandescence, and may reach several thousand degrees Fahrenheit. People, plastics, wood, paper, even some types of metal and glass must be kept away from the active components of a resistive heating system in order to avoid a risk of injury or damage.

[0014] Furthermore, such temperatures exceed the ignition temperatures of certain flammable gasses and vapors, so such substances must also be kept away from the heating elements and other active components of a resistive heating system. If the presence of combustible gasses and vapors cannot be avoided, the active components must be sealed in a gas-tight enclosure to prevent fire or explosion.

[0015] In addition, resistive heating, depending as it does on transmission of a substantial electric current, poses an inherent danger of electric shock. Arcing and sparking to and from electrically energized components is a significant risk. In addition, applications that involve potentially conductive fluids, in particular water, are of special concern with resistive heating devices. The presence of such conductive fluids in or near current paths can cause short-circuits that may damage the device or harm persons or property nearby.

[0016] Furthermore, resistive heating systems are perhaps even more susceptible to corrosive or otherwise degrading fluids than flame-based systems. This is particularly the case with the heating elements. Heating elements are typically small, and are thus especially susceptible to corrosion by virtue of a high ratio of exposed area to their total volume. Heating elements are also commonly directly exposed to or directly immersed in the fluid to be heated. Furthermore, the difficulties in making heating elements corrosion resistant are increased because heating elements must also survive extremely high temperatures, and thus the materials, structures, and construction methods that may be used are limited.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0017] It is the purpose of the claimed invention to overcome these difficulties, thereby providing an improved apparatus and method for generating heat.

[0018] It is more particularly the purpose of the claimed invention to provide an apparatus and method for heating a fluid that does not require fuel, oxygen, or electrical current delivered to the active heating components, and that does not pose dangers from localized high temperatures, fire, electric shock, or toxic byproducts.

[0019] The present invention relates to a magnetic heater mechanism for generating heat. It includes at least one electrically conductive member and at least one magnet disposed proximate to one another. The magnetic field exerted by the magnet upon the conductive member is made to vary cyclically. This causes the conductive member to become hot. One way of accomplishing this is to move at least one of the conductive member and the magnet cyclically relative to the other. The magnetic field exerted upon the conductive member by the magnet thus varies cyclically.

[0020] More particularly, the magnetic field at a given point on the conductive member changes, such that that point on the conductive member becomes heated. In some embodiments most or all of the conductive member will become heated in this fashion. However, it is only necessary that a single point of the conductive member be so heated.

[0021] The present invention also relates to a magnetic heater with such a magnetic heater mechanism therein. An embodiment of magnetic heater in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention includes at least one magnet and at least one electrically conductive member disposed proximate the at least one magnet, but not in direct contact therewith. In certain embodiments, the magnet may be conveniently mounted on a frame. At least one of the conductor and the magnet is cyclically movable in relation to the other.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one magnet is a permanent magnet.

[0023] A fluid path is disposed in thermal communication with the conductive member.

[0024] The relative motions of the conductive member and the magnet may vary considerably. In certain embodiments, the conductive member and/or the magnet may rotate in relation to one another. In other embodiments, one or both of the conductive member and the magnet may oscillate with respect to one another. The type of cyclical motion is not critical.

[0025] When the conductive member and/or the magnet are cyclically moved, the magnetic field applied to the conductive member by the magnet varies cyclically at at least one point on the conductive member, which causes at least that point of the conductive member to become hot. The heating depends on the electrical conductivity of the conductive member, not the magnetic or physical properties. Thus it is not necessary that the conductive member be ferromagnetic, or that it have any particular magnetic properties. Likewise, it is not necessary that the conductive member be a particular shape or size.

[0026] Fluid flowing through the fluid path absorbs heat from the conductive member.

[0027] In certain embodiments, the amount of heat energy generated within the conductive member exceeds the total energy applied to produce the cyclically varying magnetic field.

[0028] It is noted that the physical process(es) responsible for heat generation within the claimed invention have not been definitively determined as of filing of this application. It is believed that inductive heating may be at least partially responsible. Although inductive heating is known per se, the efficiency of the claimed invention in producing heat, which may exceed 100% as normally measured, is both surprising and unknown.

[0029] In addition, a device according to the principles of the claimed invention may include a drive shaft on which to mount the conductive member or the magnet for convenient cyclical motion. It may also contain a motor or other drive mechanism for driving the shaft. It may further contain a fluid driving mechanism such as a pump or blower for forcing fluid through the fluid path so as to heat the fluid efficiently.

[0030] An apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention does not require that fuel, oxygen, or electrical power be provided directly to or used within the heater mechanism itself. The risks inherent in such provisions are thus avoided.

[0031] An apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention is not prone to electrical arcing or sparking, as there is no need to apply external electrical power directly to the conductive member or the magnet in order to generate heat.

[0032] As pointed out above, one possible source for the heat generated in the conductive member is magnetic induction. It is noted that magnetic induction involves the production and dissipation of electrical eddy currents. However, eddy currents within conductors generally present negligible risks of arcing and sparking, as they are not flowing from one component to another or across a substantial distance, but rather are moving only within a local area of the conductor itself. Furthermore, eddy currents, like other electrical currents, tend to follow the lowest resistance current path, which is typically within the conductor rather than through the surrounding environment. Thus, short circuits, arcing, and sparking are naturally inhibited. Even fluids considered to be relatively conductive, such as salt water, are normally much less conductive than typical conductive solids such as metals. Thus, sparking dangers may be avoided even if such conductive fluids are to be heated.

[0033] Likewise, an apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention does not require either a flame or a hot filament to generate heat, and does not require high voltages or currents in exposed components.

[0034] An apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention, having very few parts, may be readily constructed of materials that are resistant to extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, etc. As a result, an apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention lends itself to applications wherein such conditions are found.

[0035] An apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention furthermore does not require that any component thereof be heated to an extreme temperature in order to operate. The conductive member may be heated to a moderate temperature similar to the desired temperature of the fluid, without a loss of efficiency.

[0036] An apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention, not being subject to many of the risks associated with known flame-based heaters and resistive heaters, is particularly well suited for commercial and home applications, such as furnaces, space heaters, and water heaters. However, it will be appreciated that these applications are exemplary only, and that the claimed invention is not limited thereto.

[0037] Furthermore, an apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention does not produce waste gas, or indeed waste products of any sort, and in particular does not produce greenhouse gases or other environmentally dangerous substances. Likewise, it does not produce solid waste or particulates such as ash, soot, etc., and does not produce noxious or corrosive liquids or gases, i.e. sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfuric acid, etc. Therefore, its operation does not present an environmental hazard.

[0038] A method in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention includes the steps of rotating at least one conductive member proximate at least one magnet so as to heat the conductive member. A fluid may then be disposed proximate the conductive member, so as to absorb heat from the conductive member.

[0039] As noted, it is believed that magnetic induction may be at least partially responsible for the heat generated in a device in accordance with the claimed invention. It is noted that conventional inductive heating devices typically rely on electromagnets to generate magnetic fields. In a preferred embodiment of the claimed invention, permanent magnets are used instead.

[0040] However, alternate embodiments of the invention might include electromagnets. Although electromagnets have many of the same drawbacks as resistive heaters, in that they require an electrical current to be delivered directly to the heating element, and in that a device that uses electromagnets thus requires wiring and must be designed with consideration given to a risk of electrical shock, for certain embodiments it may be desirable to utilize electromagnets.

[0041] Permanent magnets are extremely simple in structure, and do not have moving parts, current paths, or other internal components. As a result, they are extremely reliable, and are physically, chemically, and thermally sturdy.

[0042] In addition, the use of permanent magnets in the claimed invention, combined with the lack of any other unavoidable need for electrical power, gas lines, waste disposal, etc. enables embodiments of the claimed invention to be utilized with little or no supporting infrastructure.

[0043] In addition, known devices utilizing magnetic inductive heating are substantially less efficient in generating heat than an apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention. For this reason, it is believed that some phenomenon other than or in addition to magnetic induction heating may be responsible for the heat generated in the claimed invention.

[0044] Thus, it is emphasized that the heating effect is not necessarily restricted to magnetic inductive heating.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Like reference numbers generally indicate corresponding elements in the figures.

[0046] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional illustration of an embodiment of an apparatus in accordance with the principles of the claimed invention, adapted for rotary motion.

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