ME4182 – Preliminary Project Proposal Justis Brogan David Mann Nathan Scripps Aaron Kim Cartus Johanna Kauffman Team River:

Index of Preliminary Ideas Single Cigarette Vending Machine Animal Gas Isolation Chamber Ratcheting Wrench Ice Blocker Blanket Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser Surf Board Inserts Golf Ball Picker Modification Improved Card Shuffler

Single Cigarette Vending Machine

Single Cigarette Vending Machine Deliverables deliver one cigarette without breaking it coin operated keep cigarettes fresh for a few days secure so it cannot be broken into attractive presentation

Animal Gas Isolation Chamber

Animal Gas Isolation Chamber Deliverables Sliding door mechanism that clings to the dimensions of the tank/cage. Lower cover to seal bottom of cage and prevent the escape of harmful gases. Sealed nozzle at top of cage to connect to anesthetic administration device. Locking clips along lower edges of tank to ensure attachment to bottom sealing cover.

Ratcheting Pliers

Ratcheting Wrench Deliverables Gives the benefits of locking pliers to remove stripped bolts, nuts, or other hard to grasp items with an added feature. The ratcheting mechanism allows quick removal of threaded items without having to release lock. Also allows easier removal in tight spaces.

Ice Blocker Blanket V Y X

Ice Blocker Blanket Deliverables Sustain a surface temperature of 35ºF Water proof Cost feasible Portable Easy Storage

Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser

Refrigerator Bottle Dispenser Deliverables Fits on a refrigerator shelf. not much wider than a single bottle Presents a standing bottle at the front of the shelf Front loading, horizontal entry of bottles Bottles do not get shaken while traveling through the rack

Surf Board Inserts

Surf Board Inserts Deliverables Base board shape with interchangeable side rails and nose pieces 1 person can easily interchange rails Rails serve to significantly change buoyancy, rails density, "feel" depending on user preference Surf Board actually works/ floats

Golf Ball Picker Modification

Golf Ball Picker Modification Deliverables Effectively retrieve golf balls on driving range Basket system collects every ball on first pass Decrease overall picking time through efficiency

Improved Card Shuffler

Card Shuffler Deliverables Cut down on shuffling time Avoid bending cards Automatically separates deck Avoids noise Consistent shuffle every time For home use