Posted by CCafeFWD: NASA TECH BRIEFS (64.75.147.67) on October 31, 2002 at 18:01:32:
There are only two weeks left to enter the Emhart Design Contest, featuring a top prize of $20,000 or a hybrid gas-electric automobile. Every qualified entrant will earn a prize and be recognized in the pages of NASA Tech Briefs, co-sponsor of the contest with Emhart Teknologies - a Black & Decker Company. Visit http://www.emhartcontest.com for complete details. To enter, submit an original design idea in one of these three categories: * Everyday Products - significant functional or ergonomic new products, or upgrades to existing products, that improve quality of life; * Safety - mechanical or electromechanical designs to improve personal safety during travel, work, recreation, or at home; * Transportation - mechanical or electromechanical designs that improve the functionality, performance, or cost basis of transportation products. The Grand Prize winner will receive a hybrid automobile or $20,000 in cash. One First Prize winner will get a Segway Transporter or a trip for four to Florida to tour NASA's Kennedy Space Center and attend a Space Shuttle launch. Dozens of other prizes will be awarded, and all qualified entrants will receive a POP(r) PowerLink 30 repair kit/hand rivet tool, valued at $50. Entries must be received by November 15, 2002. Visit http://www.emhartcontest.com/ for the rules and official entry form. No purchase required. If you have already entered or are in the process of doing so, thank you and good luck! Cordially,
Date: 30 Oct 2002 21:52:44 -0000
To: Peter H Rosen
From: NASA Tech Briefs
Subject: Last Chance to Enter Design Contest
Dear NASA Tech Briefs Reader:
Joe Pramberger
Publisher, NASA Tech Briefs
PS: Please forward this e-mail to your colleagues so they too can enter
and win. Thanks.