Oregon Inventor Tackles Demand for World Wide Water

Portland inventor Melinda Davis has invented a process, that when implemented, would produce fresh, uncontaminated water for rural and municipal fresh water demands. Unfortunately, the process has failed to receive appropriate attention and emphasis. The inventor is now appealing to the public for help.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 22, 2003 -- Inventor Melinda Davis has invented a process, that when implemented, would produce fresh, uncontaminated water for rural and municipal fresh water demands. Unfortunately, the process has failed to receive appropriate attention and emphasis. The inventor is now appealing to the public for help.

Current water conditions around the world are deteriorating at a an alarming rate. There are approximately 1.1 billion people with no access to improved water supply. There are about 250 million cases of water-related diseases with roughly 5-10 million deaths annually.

The US, China, India, Pakistan, Australia, and Spain have reached or are close to reaching their renewable water resource limits. Water tables are dropping by as much as 10 meters annually in the worst cases, leading to a less reliable supply of water for drinking and sanitation. By 2025 it is estimated that 2 thirds of the worlds population will live in areas suffering from water shortages and stress.

It is unthinkable to allow current water conditions to continue unchecked. Prior to this invention, there were no viable options available. Wind Drops" was invented to provide fresh water without further impacting the environment, or sources of fresh water currently in use. Its many possible uses include crop irrigation, municipal supply, portable units for disaster relief and in war torn areas, sea-going vessels, and in the recreational industry. A patent search has been completed and deemed eligible for a utility patent in the US by a patent attorney.

Despite its remarkable potential, funding has been difficult to acquire. Most venture capital funds and corporate sponsors require projects with much larger funding requirements. Since Melinda is not a non-profit organization, she is ineligible for federal or foundation grants. Since she was laid-off from her job, funding the project herself is not an option.

Melinda is not content to give up just yet. Though the amount needed to further this invention is too much for most private persons to consider, there are those who are willing to donate five or ten dollars for the sake of safe drinking water. She has published a website, http://www.winddrops.org, to seek the publics assistance for funding. Donations will be spent on prototyping, patenting, and marketing the invention to manufacturers. Should funds exceed expectations, the remaining funds will be used to build a small municipal scale water production plant.

Melinda is also willing to entertain offers from potential investors and can be reached via email at winddrops@earthlink.net.