Local manufacturing of new green technology helping to solve the global water crisis

Cuyahoga Falls, OH (MMD Newswire) September 14, 2010 - Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. Nearly 1 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water. Gravitational Energy Corporation (GEC) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is already tackling this water-crisis in the country of Haiti with their invention of a new green technology. Stunning in its simplicity, the Feltenberger Pendulum, a Gravity Assisted Power (GAP) machine, uses the force of gravity to help power various machinery. This versatile GAP pendulum can be applied to the generation of electricity, drilling of wells, desalinization/filtration of water and so much more.

For its first application, Gravitational Energy Corporation is introducing a revolutionary easy-to-use, hand-operated water pump and filtration system that needs NO fuel or electricity, making it indispensible in the wake of natural disasters and struggling third world countries. In May of 2010, the first production model was sent to earthquake stricken Haiti. "We donated the pump with an Aquathin filtration unit to One-Life Missions Foundation." says Art Drentlau, Sr. Vice President. "We were deeply moved by the images on TV and knew that our product could help thousands of people in need of safe drinking water."

Bob Thompson, president of the One-Life Missions Foundation says, "We use the pump for 3 hours a day, and this provides enough drinking water for approximately 4,000 people. We hope to further leverage the power of this system by partnering withour other NGO partners in Haiti to help thousands more."

With a burgeoning world population, the demand for safe drinking water is already one of our most critical global environmental problems. "Water wise, the world is in a state of crisis. More people die and suffer from the lack of access to safe drinking water and to basic sanitation, than from war." Source; U.N.-Water and The United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation.

A public demonstration of the GAP Feltenberger Pendulum Pump will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the Shady Bend Pavilion located at Water Works Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 2025 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. GEC will demonstrate this new GAP technology by allowing onlookers to operate the pump and process water through their system straight from the Cuyahoga River, once famous for catching on fire because of its excessive pollution.

Photo-op: Federal, state and local politicians and candidates will be in attendance.

"I worked out the concept for our GAP technology over 40 years ago and spent the last six years getting to the production stage. I'm excited to see our first application making a difference in the daily lives of so many people in Haiti." says Bruce Feltenberger, inventor/President/CEO of GEC. "We've also conducted a very successful demonstration to the U.S. military of our new technology. We expect to create many local jobs to keep up with the growing demand for our 'Made in USA' products."

GEC is very pleased to also announce the selection of DriPowder, LLC as the exclusive representative of the GAP technology for all governmental applications, including the military. DriPowder is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business owned by Karl Monger, a retired US Army Major and former Army Ranger. During a recent demonstration of the Feltenberger Pendulum with water filtration system for representatives of the US military in Tampa, Florida, Monger said "a soldier cannot function long without water. One of the greatest logistical challenges is transporting large quantities of water as well as disposing of plastic bottles. The GAP technology resolves both of those problems, and ensures our warriors are drinking safe water - even if the enemy contaminates the water supply. Additionally the good-will resulting from providing these devices to a host nation is invaluable to building and maintaining local support."

The optional water filtration system supplied with the pendulum pump is manufactured by Aquathin Corporation; a global leader in the water filtration industry for over 30 years. This unique filter system known as AquaShield contains a patented anti-microbial membrane that kills harmful bacteria and viruses in the water without the need of costly chemical dosing systems or UV radiation. "We're excited to be a strategic partner with GEC.", says Alfred Lipshultz, founder and President of Aquathin Corporation. "GEC has developed a breakthrough technology that can help millions of people in disaster relief, 3rd world nations and militaries for drinking and irrigation in areas without readily available electrical supply. The Feltenberger Pendulum Pump is the only hand-operated pump I know of that allows our water filtration systems to operate fully to the capacity they were designed for."

The pendulum pump has 4 settings that adjust the volume and/or pressure of the water being pumped. "We can pump high volumes at low pressure, or lower volumes of water at high pressure." says Matthew Butrick, Chief Engineer GEC. "This higher pressure setting allows our pump to further purify water using a reverse osmosis filter system."

The Feltenberger Pendulum Pump equipped with an Aquathin filtration system is truly a unique and powerful setup. Its small size allows the unit to be quickly transported from site to site, and its easy hand-powered operation completely eliminates the need for fuel or electricity. The durable, rugged construction makes the complete system very inexpensive to maintain.

To learn more about this new technology and the upcoming public demonstration, contact Art Drentlau at 330-414-3835 or visit www.gravityassistedpower.com.

Media Contact:
Art Drentlau, Sr. VP
Office: 330-920-6222
Cell: 330-414-3835
Email: Art@gravityassistedpower.com

Karl Monger (MAJ, USA Ret), DriPowder
Web: www.dripowder.com
Office: 316-249-0218
Email: kmonger@dripowder.com

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