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Unread 27-09-2004, 20:19
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Re: Square and Elliptical Gears

Coolest application of elliptical gears I've ever heard of:

One Christmas, the engineers at DEKA constructed a clock for Dean Kamen made from elliptical gears.

The result?
The clock moves slower during the 8 hours of "work day" than during the rest of the day (during which time it speeds up to compensate).

Hilarious.
The perfect gift for ANY boss.
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