Team Entries

EJ3

Designed by: Eric Trunk, Jamen Olk, Justin McFarland, and Josh Peanasky

EJ3 Industries strives to improve the quality of life and independence of those confined to a power wheelchair with their latest design, the automated mechanical canopy. At the flip of a switch, the canopy will deploy overhead to divert precipitation and the sun’s harmful rays away from the user. This product will store compactly when not in use on the backrest of a power wheelchair, giving the user peace of mind should inclement weather occur.

LauchPad

Designed by: Alex Ames and Chris VanDamme

The LaunchPad UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) launcher is an easy-to-use, affordable, and flexible launch catapult for commercial UAVs. Existing launchers are designed for compatibility with specific UAV models, requiring operators to buy new launchers as they upgrade. The LaunchPad's holding mechanism conforms to the wing of the launched aircraft, enabling compatibility with a wide range of UAV models without any need for reconfiguration. Instead of the complicated pneumatic propulsion systems used by current launchers, the LaunchPad propels UAVs with a lightweight, robust set of constant-force springs. The result of these innovations is a UAV launch system that offers clear advantages over its competitors.

Pneumasock

Designed by: Alex Chirones, Andrew Findora, Zack Heydenrych, and Steve Schlender

The Pneumasock is an intermittent pneumatic compression device that mitigates exercise-induced pain caused by claudication. Pain is reduced by promoting circulation in the lower leg using a wrap containing inflatable bladders that can be worn comfortably beneath clothing. The portable, cordless, and lightweight compression pump is worn around the waist and can be used comfortably in clinical and home settings.

CiderSmith

Riley Cashin, Nathan Graetz, Michael Greunke, and Adam Meyer

The CiderSmith is a stand-alone unit designed to continually mill and press apples. A double-acting cylinder handles both the cutting and pressing operations. Waste removal is handled automatically, eliminating inefficient time stoppages. The CiderSmith is capable of outputting 20 gallons per hour, making it a suitable option for the serious hobbyist or nano-cidery producer.

Rampage Roaster

Designed by: Will Keesler, Cameron McCallum, Tom O'Leary-Roseberry, and Audrey Packer

Javan Jungle Co. presents an in-home coffee bean roaster which uses magnetic induction heating. Induction technology reduces component temperatures, thus removing the risk of fire seen in current products. The roaster includes a number of luxury features, including a machine washable bean hopper and an interactive display that allows a customizable roast schedule.

The Handy Helper

Designed by: M. Ross Henderson, Natalia Petre, Tim Deckers, and Mike Leckie

One common inconvenience that affects the elderly and handicapped is limited reach and mobility. This can be extremely frustrating, limiting and potentially dangerous. The Handy Helper offers the solution of an expandable prosthetic hand to assist in picking up hard to reach objects. The 5 fingered prosthetic will attach to the users arm, and extend their reach by a maximum of three feet in any direction. This design offers better dexterity than current on the market grabbers, as each finger will be able to be operated independently to mimic the user’s fingers.

The Rolleva

Designed by: Joseph O'Donnell, Jake Montag, Colter Danekas, and Grayson Lins

The Rolleva is a manual, curb-traversing wheelchair capable of lifting the user onto a 10” curb or step. The incorporation of unique lifting mechanisms, coupled with a refined gearing system, allows the user to efficiently negotiate an obstacle using only force equivalent to traveling up an ADA-approved wheelchair ramp. This one-of-a-kind functionality sets The Rolleva apart from its competitors by providing a level of mobility not offered by any other manual wheelchair on the market. The Rolleva is designed with the user in mind and will usher in a new age of freedom and mobility for wheelchair users around the globe.

The Life-Line

Designed by: Andrew Witzmann, Donald H. Kuettel III, Jake Ptaszynski, and Skylar Dhaese

The Life-Line Personal Floatation Device Launching and Retrieval System (LLS) is an easy to operate, midrange personal flotation device (PFD) launching system used aboard large sea vessels in man- overboard (MOB) situations. The LLS is a mounted system designed to deploy a PFD to a distressed swimmer and safely return them back to the sea vessel. This is accomplished by using compressed CO2 to propel a tethered capsule containing an inflatable flotation device (IFD) to the distressed swimmer. Once the distressed swimmer fastens themselves to the IFD, they are manually reeled back to the base of the sea vessel with the LLS device. The LLS has the potential to dramatically decrease the amount of MOB related deaths on large sea vessels ushering in a new era of maritime safety.

The Model-B

Designed by: Kimberly Callan, Donna Endres, Parker Sear, and Dan Uhler

Stork Industries is addressing the issue of maintaining a clean stroller seat which current models lack. The Model-B stroller is an innovative solution featuring an entirely removable and machine washable seat. The design also incorporates popular stroller features such as three-dimensional collapsibility, undercarriage storage space, and a UPF50+ canopy. Stork Industries is dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable product. University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Engineering Physics
Madison, Wisconsin
Revised: 11/18/2014