1. Centrifuged
Density Gradient Analyzers
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Sept, 1967: Removal, high resolution optical
scanning, and fractionation of separated tissue polyribosomes. Papers 12-14 (See Publications)
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2.
Miniature Hang Glider Variometer |
Oct, 1975: Immediate accurate feedback of rate of climb and
sink. Sold about 30 instruments. |
3. Helmet Air
speedometer
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Nov, 1975: In flight hang glider air
speed. Also made and sold. Both were too labor intensive!
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4. Fiber Optic Densitometers A and B
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Dec, 1982 and Dec, 1985: Both the simple and
the later more advanced prototype models were heavily used in my laboratory
for years to measure x-ray film exposure density of brain
autoradiograms.
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5. Human Brain Slicer |
Aug, 1987: This cut distortion-free coronal human brain slabs (2
cm) for later freezing and thin-sectioning. The device was reminiscent
of a huge sushi cutter. UH gave up patent rights. (See:
Human
Brain Receptor Mapping) |
6. Trampoline Safety Net System
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Apr, 1999: A fool-proof safety net system making
the Olympic Trampoline safe for even children. (See photos in: Gymnastic
Activities)
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7. Hemisometer: for the rapid
estimation of hemisphericity
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Oct, 2001: These biophysical instruments can
be used to determine individual hemisphericity. See: The
Reconstitution of Hemisphericity)
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8.
Octahedron Sun Canopy |
Dec, 2001: Light, rapid-assembly, less
sensitive to slope and wind.
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Inventive Ancestors of Bruce
E. Morton
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The Nature of Their
Inventions:
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Rolla Morton |
The Semi-Truck (enabled short radius turns) an early precursor is shownMorton
Motor Car
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William Morton |
A Water Pump for wells
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Frederick R. Morton (my Grandfather Fred) |
First
successful tractor-powered Earth Mover (enabled grading and
filling over rough land) |
Arriving in |
To feed their families, they
were literally forced to sell their patents or prototypes to others who were
better funded and more familiar with the legal process. |
(See: Photos
of the Asa Morton Family |
(See Fred Morton's: Musings of a Poor Inventor) |
Alexander Bell, Sr. (1790-1865)
Grandfather of Alexander Graham Bell
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1836: “The means to effect a complete and
permanent removal of all vocal obstructions”
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