2. A Pneumatic
HouseholdRevolutionise the kitchen and home
by introducing better and new products
with an innovative technology through
design intervention.
What are we
trying to achieve?
3. Pneumatics is not a new and revolutionary idea. The technology exists, and is widely used as a centralised energy source for
a multitude of tools in a workshop environment. It is a system that delivers power in the form of compressed air to tools, this in
turn powers small air motors that translate the flow of air into mechanical motion. The energy is converted at the tool itself, and
the delivery system works in a similar way to a electrical circuit.
An existing technology
What is Pneumatics
The application of pressurized gases to
produce mechanical motion.
4. Smaller and more compact
Lighter units
Greater power density (smaller units required for same amount of power)
Generate less heat
Can be used in more volatile environments
Does not require auxiliary speed controller
Larger, heavier units
Lower power density (larger units required for the same amount of power)
Generates more heat
More efficient
Requires maintenance
Has brushes that wear out over time
Pneumatic Air Motors Universal Motors
VS.
Rotary motion can be generated with compressed air via an air motor. These have certain advantages over traditional universal
motors that are currently being used in the vast majority of electrical appliances that require rotary motion around the home.
Motors A comparison
5. Case study
There are a few pneumatic products on the market that are readily available for the average consumer to use at home - in the
garden. These applications include pressure washers and paint sprayers, they are also a good example of industrial products
and applications being used in home. The use of pneumatics so close to the home presents a .. for the opportunity to introduce
the technology within the home.
PNEUMATICS At home
Existing applications of pneumatics
16. investigation
categories
Core R&D activities are experimental activities:
a. whose outcome cannot be known or determined in advance on the basis of current knowledge, information or
experience, but can only be determined by applying a systematic progression of work that:
i. is based on principles of established science; and
ii. proceeds from hypothesis to experiment, observation and evaluation, and leads to logical conclusions; and
b. that are conducted for the purpose of generating new knowledge (including new knowledge in the form of new or
improved materials, products, devices, processes or services)
How can we enhance the blending
experience with pneumatics?
Can we make a smaller blender with
pneumatic motors?
Does adding pressure make blending
more efficient?
How can we enhance the mixing
experience with pneumatics?
Does mixing become more efficient if we
add air into the process?
Does adding pressure to mixing make it
more efficient?
Is there a more efficient way of cooling
with pneumatics?
How do these methods change the
landscape of cooling products?
Can we reduce the number of
components by using vortex cooling?
Stick Mixers
Electric Knife
Coffee Grinders
Pressure Cookers
Personal Care
Heaters and Coolers
Food Processors
Blenders
Juicers
Ice Cream Makers
Whisk
Mixers
Fans
Fridges
Washing Machine
Dryer
Pumps and Inflators
Toilet
Dishwasher
Hair Dryers
Flame Torches
Extraction Fans
Cold Press Coffee
Water Filtration
Wine and food Chiller
First aid
Cleaning
De-wrinkling machines
Inflatable Lifting tools
Can we improve the way things are
delivered? eg. pumps, liquids, sprays etc.
Can we improve cleaning by adding air
into water?
Can we deliver pressurised liquids in an
uncontaminated way?
Blending Mixing Cooling
Potential Products
[list is not exhaustive]
Delivery
17. Vortex Cooling
Current setup cannot achieve -30’C temperatures - current compressor
cannot sustained required pressure of 90 PSI
Minimum temp @ -5’C on cold end
Maximum temp @ 60’C on hot end
Cooler ‘works’ but needs to work at colder temperatures than current
KEy Points
Temperatures need to be BELOW -18’C (freezer temperatures) to provide
benefit over freezers - To provide faster cooling
Mixing hot and cold end streams give the average of two temperatures
Cold end is more efficient than hot end
18. Air + Water
Adding air into running water increases water pressure (possibly efficiency)
Water and air don’t mix so there isn’t a smooth stream of liquid
Increasing the pressure of air creates a misting effect rather than a constant stream
Low pressure required to generate sufficient water pressure without misting
KEy Points
19. Milk Tap
Made fully functioning prototype
Very low working pressures - can be below 5 PSI
Viable system even with 12v digital mini compressor
System is compatible with existing milk bags
Competitor requires liquid pump to deliver milk
System requires maintenance and cleaning which takes 45mins
Our system has no moving parts in contact with milk
Cleaning procedure for our system is much simpler
KEy Points vs. competitor
20. Other explorations : Pressurized Kitchen sink
Potential for use with hydraulic turbine to create rotary station for kitchen
appliances
Head attachments to faucet allow for added functionality and power in
cleaning - eg. scourer, sponge, brushes etc.
Small enclosed compressor unit can be placed underneath sink
Noise level of existing units quite high - approx. 80dB
May require refitting of existing plumbing setup
Possibility of increase in water consumption (even if water is recycled in
system)
Benefits Limitations
(High pressure water)
21. Other explorations : Canisterisation
Portable power source
Safer around wet environments
Could potentially allow for faster ‘charging’ vs. batteries
Can be used to assist in existing processes
Small volume of air - even at 250 Bar (3500 PSI)
Use only in low air flow applications
May take a period of time to recharge
Danger related to malfunctions is a potential concern
Benefits
Limitations
23. use case:
top 5 kitchen pain points
organisation
cleanliness
space
product design
noise
Easier-to-keep-clean appliances and other
kitchen products.
Issues specifically related to product design
improvements.
Ways to minimize noise.
Additional space or ways to maximize
existing space.
Better methods for relieving clutter and
improving accessibility.
http://www.forresidentialpros.com/article/10419177/study-reveals-consumer-pain-points-for-kitchens
24. OVERALL LEARNINGS AND DISCOVERIES
PROJECT ZEPHYR
• suitable, domestic applications:
• air power has a positive perception:
• possible hero devices for power
supply adoption
• sustainable, less suitable domestic
applications:
• project: Multiplier effect:
• project: Retro fitting ideas:
Clean
Quiet
Sustainable
• cleaning
• compacting / inflating
• focused heating / cooling
• drying
• dishwasher
• adaptable abode
• high torque, high RPM applications
• broad heating / cooling
• each concept is a lot of work
• multiply that amount by 24 designs
• design usually based on observation
• we are doing the process in reverse
• technology first then developing the
consumer opportunity
25. insights
COMMERCIALISATION
HIGHLIGHTS
Compressed Air is being re-branded as HPA (High Pressure Air) and is a
much more modern and desireable description of our power source
Opportunity: Rebrand our project and output - HPA Household
Noone knows about and/or uses vortex cooling / heating in an industrial
setting
Opportunity: Why hasn’t it been commercialised? Can we bring something new to the
market?
Cooling compressed air during compression and Heating compressed
air prior to expansion can double it’s energy density
Opportunity: If we aspply a heating element to our compressed air outlets, we can acheive
greater results?
BARRIERS
Air compressors with over 3 Horsepower will generally require 415V power
supply, which the average household does not have.
Solution: Focus on applications that can be powered by 3HP Air Compressor
Compressed air loses power over distance
Solution: We need a 200psi compressor with a 17cfm rating
There is a lot of industrial investment in electricity at the moment being driven
by electric car industry, which is benefiting appliances and tools.
Solution: Instigate industry change by creating range of appealing products
27. add functionalitybetter design New Categories
Exploration of new product
categories by moving beyond the
kitchen and into the rest of the
household eg: garage, bathroom,
plumbing, garden etc.
A new category generates a new
segment of the market that lacks
competition.
Opportunity to apply localized
heating and cooling
Opportunity to inject air into
processes
Potential uses for pressurization
Collection and storage of energy
without the reliance on electricity
Smaller and lighter products
Less complex componentry
Time and effort can be focused
on user experience and design
aesthetic
Safer products in wet and humid
environments
The opportunities for
Pneumatics
28. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
A busy cafe can go through 100 2L bottles of milk in a day. This is a
tremendous waste of packaging and requires extensive workload in storing
bottles and then constantly opening new ones.
Using compressed air for creating an industrial milk delivery mechanism will
increase efficiency, cleanliness and decrease waste
• Waste reduction
• Very low working pressures (can be below 5 PSI)
• Viable even with 12V digital mini compressor
• Save time (quick service)
• Save money (buy in bulk)
• The Juggler has run 1 Million litres of milk in less than 4 years
• This technique is cheaper and simpler to install, making it much more
accessible to cafes all around the world.
• The system has no moving parts for maintenance and a very simple
cleaning procedure.
• Differentiation required from existing product, The Juggler
• Adoption of new process; purchasing milk bags as oppose to bottles.
• Cleaning/flushing of tubing
MILK TAP : COMMERCIAL
29. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Consumers tend to have an array of cleaning devices scattered around their
sink. In combination with a regular tap, they may need to exert considerable
force/effort/time in order to clean particularly dirty items.
By adding compressed air into the existing plumbing of household taps, you
can acheive a higher degree of pressure and a more superior clean. The
usefulness of a kitchen sink can significantly increased by creating a number of
modular attachments.
• Wide range of potential uses due to modulariy of attachments
• Effectively creating a high pressure washer in your kitchen.
• Low air pressure require to generate sufficient water pressure
• Idea could work just by pressurising water (no compressed air)
• Every household requires a kitchen with cleaning facilities
• Whole range of products in modular attachments
• Reduce cleaning times for the average consumer
• Reduce clutter around the sink
• Installation of air compressor
• Creation of smooth streams with an air + water mix
• Potentially high noise levels
AIR PRESSURE HOME TAPS
30. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
The need to keep stock of, and slowly re-charge, batteries can cause
frustration in the domestic environment
Small canisters of potential energy can replace the use of batteries
• Portable power source
• Safer around wet environments
• Potentially faster charging than batteries (refill at air compressor or tank)
• Extremely high power burst tasks (similar to paintball shot)
• Portable tasks with low air consumption
• Linked with a large source of compressed air in the home, we open up a
whole range of potential domestic applications
• Small volume of air, even at 300 bar
• Malfunctions can be dangerous
• Limited to low air flow applications
BATTERY REPLACEMENT : CANISTERS
31. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
The biggest problem with modern living is that dwellings are getting smaller
and all the space in my home is being taken up with so many “part-time”
appliances.
An appliance that leverages the science of pressure, superheating water and
steam from pressure cookers and autoclaves to make an all in one solution to
cooking and cleaning that’s good to the environment, your wallet and time.
• Acts like a pressure cooker: steam and pressure
• Cook, clean cooking equipment and also other items
• Reduce space required by having and all in one
• 3 major appliances in one is a desirable proposition
• These are everyday use items for the majority of people
• Large appliances are the biggest investment in the home
• Consumer acceptance of cooking where you clean
• Steam and pressure can be dangerous
• These appliances are expensive
All-in-one Pressure cooker / Cleaner
32. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I don’t want to handle my garbage
I need more space to store my garbage between council pick ups each week
Pneumatic tubes transport compacted garbage from kitchen to the large bin
outside, without the need for handling
• Connected to the food compactor
• Approx 21 million tonnes of garbage are deposited in landfill each year
(2007)
• Most consumers compain that they need more space in their weekly trash
collection
• Piping and plumbing costs
• Cost of the compressed air to the home
• Smooth functioning between kitchen (inside) and garbage (outside)
GARBAGE management system
33. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Using towels to dry off after every shower causes environmental issues at scale
with the towels constantly requiring laundering. Transferring liquid / moisture to
towels to then partially dry before repeating the process also creates a hygiene
issue where bacteria collects and can cause risk of infection
By pumping warmed, compressed air through a hand-held shower head, you
can eliminate the need for towels during drying after a shower
• Quick & efficient self washing process
• Shower/Dry control in shower head
• Water literally pushed off your body
• Soothing Experience
• Potentially eliminate the bathroom towel
• Environmental benefits of reducing laundry loads
• Large-scale application in Gyms etc
• High air consumption to effectively dry a person
• Considerable compressed air storage required
• Installation requirements
shower dryer
34. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Cooling a beer from room temperature to a refreshing temperature can take 10
minutes. This can be a very frustrating wait
By surrounding a vessel with vortex cooled air, you’ll decrease the time it takes
to cool it
• Our current compressor setup cannot below -10 degrees celsius
• Research required into maintaining cool temperatures along path
• Widespread appeal of low cost product
• Provides starting point for exploration into larger applications
• Temperatures need to be below -18 degrees celsius to provide benefit
• Existing compressed air storage required
• Cost of Vortex tube not validated by this product in itself
RAPID BOTTLE COOLER
35. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Whisking can be time consuming and, in some cases, tiring
Adding air to whisking speeds up the process
• Experiments have shown that whisking times can be reduced by 50% with
the introduction of air
• Air released from centre of whisking vortex to create air bubbles, which
instantly add volume to the mix
• Potential for slow release use of portable canisters
• Consumer desirability: Speed
• Limitations of compressed air cartridge before refill
• Refilling station required
WHISK
36. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I want instant coffee that actually tastes good.
Cold press coffee takes a long period of time (12-24 Hours) to achieve desired
concentration and flavour
You can use pressure to speed up the process of ‘infusion’ to get the desired
flavours
• Coffee grounds and water mixed, chilled and pressurised to create
essentially a coffee concentrate
• Capitalises on coffee culture in Australia
• Cold press introduces a new form of coffee that consumers can have that
is usually only available cafes.
• Potential to create coffee without investment of coffee machines
• Commercial application for cafes to generate large batches quickly
• Cold press is potentially a very small niche
• Product may be targeted at a very specific segment of the market
COLD PRESS COFFEE
37. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I want to try out new flavours and experiment with cooking at home
You can add and enhance flavours of food quickly using pressure
• Product that can add flavour to food/drinks by using pressure. The
pressure forces the two to ‘blend’ together, which can generate a range of
flavour combinations
• Can be used to marinate meat quickly and effeciently
• Opens up opportunities for new flavour combinations
• Makes home gastronomy more accessible
• Infusion is ‘experimental’ and not a traditional culinary process
INFUSING FOOD/DRINKS
38. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Is there a way to paint a house without laying down drop sheets and creating a
huge mess
You can use pressure to deliver paint directly from the tin to a roller/brush/spray
gun to paint, making it a cleaner process (similar mechanism to milk tap?)
• Painting in the house requires transferring paint from a tin to a palette and
then to a roller.
• Transferring paint from one thing to another creates a very messy
environment
• Potential to transfer to an industrial application for painting building
interiors/exteriors
• Requires more capital than a brush and palette
HOUSE PAINTING APPARATUS
39. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Waiting for clothes/dishes to dry is time consuming and creates clutter around
the home
By running a number of larger things (like dishes, clothes, etc...) through an air
blade with heat, they will dry significantly quicker
• Same theory as Dyson Air Blade hand dryers
• Air Blade could sit next to your sink and allow instant ‘dip-drying’ of your
dishes before placing them back into your cupboard
• Air Blade could be combined with a set of rollers to act as a clothes
pressure washer and dryer
• Eliminate dish drying racks and save space in the kitchen
• Eliminate need for clothes drying racks and save space/time
• Create cheaper/faster alternative to washer/dryer
• High airflow requirements
• Research required into efficiency
• Noise levels
DYSON AIR BLADE XL
40. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I want to visually monitor my bread as it cooks
By running hot air from the vortex tube between 2 layes of heating glass, we
can see bread as it cooks.
• Product exists using electric heating elements
• Modification would simply be in replacing source of heat with a vortex
tube
• Removal of electric motor creates exciting opportunities for new design
language
• High consumer desirability over conventional toaster
• Inexpensive when combined with Pneumatic kitchen range
• Cost of vortex tube not validated by this product alone
• Efficiency of vortex tube for heating needs testing
TOASTER TRANSPARENT
41. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I want to reduce time of recovery following an injury
By applying compression and vortex cooling, certain injuries will become less
enflamed and recover quicker
• Combination of cold air and compression significantly reduces recovery
time
• Great opportunities within sports industry
• Cost-benefit analysis required
cold compression pack
42. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Clothes do not get washed effectively without chemicals
Clothes come out of the washing machine too wet
Loading and unloading washing machines creates a strain on the user and is
uncomfortable
By adding compressed air to the laundry process, you can acheive an oxidising
effect and a better clean with less chemicals
Using high pressure air and a bladder that the clothes are washed in, you can
vaccum all the water away from the clothes effectively after use
• Using high pressure air and a bladder that the clothes are washed in, you
can vaccum all the water away from the clothes effectively after use
• Eliminate need for clothes dryer
• High airflow requirements
aerated washing machine
43. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Quicker drying, space and clutter reduction
Heat from a vortex tube can be used to scrape moisture of plates or dry out
fabric items
• Exhaust end from vortex tube
• Would most likely be a secondary function to a cooling product
•
• Does not validate cost of vortex tube in itself
drying racks
44. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
Undesirable smells from the kitchen/bathroom can spread around the house
and create an unwanted atmosphere
By forcing a sheet of compressed air from the ceiling to the floor, you can
create a partition which can adequately contain smells, allergens, insects and
other undesireable things
• Compressed air forced through extremely thin opening to create curtain of
air
• Transfer of industrial technology into the household, commercial setting
• Partitioning of office spaces using these curtains
• High airflow requirements
• Expensive installation
• Noise levels
• Undesirability of walking through curtain
DOMESTIC AIR CURTAIN
45. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
As the population ages, there is more need to provide assistance for lifting and
moving mass. From body weight to furniture.
Compact lifting units which don’t require complex mechanisms to work
• We can use air to inflate bladders to assist us in lifting and moving heavy
objects. There are lifting bags existing in marine salvage operations
• An aging population requires more caregivers for support
• Lifting aids help encourage self dependence for the elderly
• Safer lifting by removing any manual exertion from the user
• A compressor is rquired for operation: electricity-air-lifting
• It is not a solution that can be operated by mechanical advantage, and
without electricity.
LIFTING TOOLS
46. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
We could potentially move towards a situation where electricity is removed from
the kitchen. Allowing for a very efficient and easy to clean ‘wet-room’
Efficient kitchen appliances that use hot/cold temperatures that are powered by
a vortex tube
• Exhaust air from vortex tube is recycled in an enclosed system which
means the whole system is very efficient, with little waste.
• Recycling hot air in the system can generate hotter temperatures
• Recycling cold air in the system can generate colder temperatures
• Very energy efficient system
• Encompasses multiple appliances - oven, fridge, toasters etc.
• Requires an entire pneumatic system to power appliances
• High initial investment
VORTEX KITCHEN
47. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I need an easier way to open my doors when I have my hands full
I want additional security that can’t easily be breached
I want the convenience of doors opening being automated
Automatic doors are cool
It’s been used for years in the movies but now you can acheive high tech, high
convenience access to your most frequented rooms in the house
• Could also be applied to cupboards, drawers and other opening and
closing elements of the house
• Used in the most secure places in Australia (Reserve Bank) because of
security benefits
• Large number of opening and closing doors in homes, offices and in
apartment buildings
• Set up and running costs cheaper than electricity
• Sound from opening doors
• Too much of a gadget?
• Plumbing and air access
PNEUMATI C AUTOMATIC DOORS
48. Consumer Needs
Project
Zephyr
Product Name
Idea in a Sentence
Product Notes
Size of the Prize
Barriers to Entry
Picture It
I need to maximise space and utility of where I live in an increasingly demanding
and populated society. I need to enjoy my surroundings and feel part of
nature and my environment. I need lifting support to automate the process of
transfoming structured in my home
As environments around and uses of a dwelling change through the day, month
and seasons - shouldn’t the dwelling itself adapt to maximise it’s usefulness
and appeal?
• Openable outer walls (Colossal doors, etc...)
• Retractable and openable roofs. Increasing height roofs
• Sliding / moving internal walls
• Sliding / moving, automated internal doors
• Kennovations as an architectual partner?
• Huge opportunities for large scale urban constructions
• Niche / high margin opportunities for luxury homes
• Engineering restrictions, stability, prototyping and testing costs
adaptable abodes
50. CONCEPT OVERVIEW
PROJECT ZEPHYR
KITCHEN
OF THE
FUTURE
LIQUID
DELIVERY
SYSTEM
3
ALSO
IN THE
HOME
2
PRESSURIZED
DISHWASHER
ALL-IN-ONE
COOKER-CLEANER
PRESSURE SINK
LIQUID ATOMIZER
VORTEX BLENDER
BLACK HOLE BIN
ADAPTABLE ABODES
COLD BREW COFFEE
COLD/WARM
COMPRESSION PACK
MILK TAP
PAINT DELIVERY
1
53. PRESSURE DISHWASHER
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
PRESSURE DISHWASHER
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
EFFICIENT
L
EFFECTIVE
unhygienic
hygienic
YA
LITRES
LITRES
LESS WATER
MIlliOn
U N I T S
DISHwasher WASHING BY HAND
PRESSURE
DISHWASHER
35
20
75
80%
vs
+65 90%
30% 1%
60%
+2%
=100
$1799
L
PRE-
RINSE
OF DISHCLOTHS
NO PRE-RINSE
UK
AVERGAGE
COST
OF TEA-
TOWELS
INDIA
SPIKE DURING
RECESSION
54. PRESSURE DISHWASHER
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Pressure pump feeds into the dishwasher unit, much like
a Gerni gun, to create high pressure wash and advanced
cleaning process
Fan draws in air from the atmosphere to build air pressure
and create Airblades to scrape the dirty plates
1. User places custom dishwasher tray into unit
2. Airblade system scrapes all food waste into base
3. Pressure pump creates high pressure washing cyle
55. PRESSURE DISHWASHER
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Compacted food waste is collected
in base unit and easily accessible
via a sliding drawer
Not only does this instigate the
utilsation of food waste, but also
provides benefits in the removal
of food waste from the regular
garbage stream. Reducing smells,
garbage volume and required
frequency of taking out the rubbish.
56. ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & store
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
57. ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & store
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
• Store all kitchenware in
a perfectly clean airtight
cupboard
• Cook quickly and
efficiently utilising
the advantages of
pressurised cooking
• High pressure clean
and dry all items within
the cupboard itself
• low volume and energy
efficient washloads
• appropriate sizing for
single meal clean ups
fans draw in air to
create pressure for
Airblades
58. ALL IN ONE: cook, clean & store
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Custom dishwasher trays with rotating
handle allow user to take food from
oven to dining table.
Once the meal is over, they load up the
tray with dirty plates and put directly
back where it came from for scraping,
cleaning, drying and then storage
59. PRESSURE SINK STATION
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Rotary
station
Refill station Dishwasher
built-in
Food Waste
compactor
Liquid
dispenser
60. PRESSURE SINK STATION
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Custom dishwasher trays allow
user to carry dirty plates directly
from table, into dishwasher/
dryer and then store neatly in
cupboards.
61. PRESSURE SINK STATION: SCRAPE, WASH, DRY & COMPACT
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
Faucet attachment
connects
pressurised water
to sink basin
Air supply
creates airblade
functionality to
scrape food off
plates
Air compressor
Food waste
compactor
62. PRESSURE SINK STATION: ROTATE & REFILL
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
select rotary
tool
(e.g. blend)
place on rotary
station to
activate
Air compressor
Refill
station
Rotary
station
63. Liquid ATOMISER
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
A liquid spray option for the kitchen
allows for new opportunities to spray
liquids such as chocolate, oils or flavour
reductions.
A refillable HPA canister is screwed
into place in the bottom to pressurize
the unit.
67. Black hole bin
The black hole bin uses windhexe
technology to grind and dehydrate
organic kitchen waste.
This means the physical volume of
waste is reduced, liquids and pungent
smells are removed. Disposal of this
waste is then subsequently more
hygenic.
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
68. air in air in
exhaust out
waste in
Waste is dehydrated and ground to a
powder through windhexe action.
This organic waste can then be
disposed into the garden as dry fertiliser
Black hole bin
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE
71. ADAPTABLE ABODES
ALSO IN THE HOME
SAVINGS
BUSINESS
TRANSFOR-
MATIONS AND
PARTNERSHIP
30%
MORE
BEDROOMS
SPACE
Adaptable
Abodes
SMaller
DWELLINGS
NYC
M M
2 2
AUSTRALIA HONG KONG
243 45
vs
30%
EXPENSIV THAN
MORE
72. COLD brew COFFEE
Traditional cold brew coffee is made with a
slow drip method, where cool water seeps into
the grounds for about 12 hours.
This produces a less acidic and more concen-
trated brew, and it will also keep in the fridge
for up to two weeks.
With rapid-pressure infusion, you can achieve
a low-acid brew in a matter of just two hours.
ALSO IN THE HOME
75. COLD OR WARM COMPRESSION
neoprene
sepparate cables for
vortex heating or coo-
ling
cables suitable also
for other vortex
products
neoprene
inflatable layer
cooling and heating gel
ALSO IN THE HOME
76. COLD OR WARM COMPRESSION
VORTEX COMPRESSION
knee
ankle
shoulder
wrist
PRODUCT RANGE
ALSO IN THE HOME
78. HOW IT WORKS
Air travels into the chamber - increasing the
pressure (approx. 5PSI)
Liquid travels out from the bladder - in an
attempt to relieve pressure
Cycle repeats once there isn’t enough
pressure to dispense liquid
1
2
3
Liquid delivery
79. TWO KEY TERRITORIES
SYSTEM
liquid delivery
PAINT
market
MILK
market
healthy way of stor-
ing and serving milk
partner:
PROCAL
DEUS CAFE
commercialized
product in use
innovative paint
dispensers
partner:
extendable market,
possibility to provide
also paintbrushes
• •
• •
• •
Liquid delivery
80. MILK TAP. NUMBERS
Liquid delivery
BOTTLES
PER YEAR
SAVINGS
PRICE PER
MILK TAP
PRICE PER
JUGGLER
BIlliOn
COMPETITOR
CONSUMERS
GLOBALLY
MILK
6
1100.000
$2500
$3000
$37
93
billion
coffee
million
sales
gallons
OF MILK
VS
ONE CAFé
MILK WASTE
PACKAGING &
TIMES
A DAY
ANNUAL
MINUTES
PER STAFF
MEMBER
30
$12.000
100
MILK TAP
81. the milk tap system
offers a healthy
way of storing and
serving milk
instead of using
a large number of
plastic milk contai-
ners a day, restau-
rants will only need
to replace a large
bulk milk bag a
couple of times a
week
keeps plastic waste
at a minimum
also, the milk bag is
recycleable
beverage is kept
cool at all times, in
a storage system
beneath the tap
prevents milk from
going bad and
causing unwanted
taste or food poiso-
ning
low contamination
risk, bag is always
sealed and reaches
the air only when
dispensed
THE MILK TAP SYSTEM - BENEFITS
FOOD SAFETY ENVIRONMEN-
TALLY FRIENDLY
••
•
•
•
•
•
Liquid delivery
83. Manual Pump
The manual offering provides
customers with an electricity-free
method of delivering milk.
Each unit holds one ten litre milk bag.
Delivery of the milk is manual, and the
chamber will need to be re-pressurized
every so often.
The hand pump design creates an area
for visual interest and adds theatre to
the process of coffee making
Liquid delivery
84. Manual Pump
double insulated wall
tapered thread closure
pressure gauge
hand pump
milk bag
custom valve
milk out
Liquid delivery
85. Stand Alone
The fridge unit is designed as an
enclosed system where a compressor is
built-in. providing a seamless transition
between standard bar fridges and our
system.
A stand alone fridge unit also provides
an easy entry point for cafes.
Liquid delivery
86. Stand Alone
Liquid delivery
Stand Alone
Liquid delivery
External ports on the fridge enables
connection between fridge and milk tap.
Cleaning the system can be achieved by
using a cleaning solution bag or simply
be changing the tubing in the system.
A proprietary lock system built into the
door provides an air tight seal which
allows the pressurization of the fridge
87. The milk bags sit into trays that then
slide into place - when in position, the
valve automatically connects to a fitting
at the rear of the fridge unit.
Stand Alone
Liquid delivery
88. Complete System
A third offering of the milk tap system
is to offer a complete system to cus-
tomers. This system is a stand-alone
unit which can be added to a cafe fitout.
A complete system is specifically
catered for new fit outs rather than a
retro-fit scenario.
Liquid delivery
89. • DEUS can provide on-site
testing of prototypes in the
development process
• This also allows for a
point for media interest and
publicity
• PROCAL is a potential
supplier where we can form
a working relationship to
develop milk bags that are
optimized for our system
• PROCAL is an interested
party in creating a
competitor product to the
Juggler
PATH TO MARKET
Vert
Milk Tap
Procal
Supplier
DeusCafe
End user
Liquid delivery
91. PAINT Delivery
The paint delivery system provides a
stand-alone unit which offers more
efficient painting for commercial
tradespeople.
The system also provides a cleaner
work environment which requires less
handling of paint.
Liquid delivery
92. Liquid delivery
THE PERFECT PAINT TIN
LESS SPOILING
PA IN T B A G
OF TIME SPENT MOREEFFICIENT
DRYINGOUT
DIPPINgroller
PAINT ROLLER
PAINT
DELIVERY SYSTEM
40% 40%
$800.000
100%
No
SEALED
RUSTING TINS
SPOILING
PAINT
STRONG
SPENT IN PAINT
TAKE-BACK SERVICES
GROWTHAYEAR
$50
0
billion
GLOBAL
KNOWN
MARKET
COMPE-
TITOR
DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES
RECYCLEABLE
IN CHINA AND
93. PAINT Delivery
A clear window on the top of the unit
provides visual feedback to the volume
of paint remaining in the bag.
Liquid delivery
94. PAINT Delivery
pressure
vessel
battery operated
compressor
The paint delivery system seals in a
similar way to the milk tap via a tapered
thread - which self tightens when
placed under pressure.
A battery operated compressor supplies
air continously to ensure the flow of
paint is smooth and even
Liquid delivery
100. Brand ProPOSITION
BREEZE
CHANGE
clever
sustainable
TIME
transparent
air
PROJECT ZEPHYR
Zephyr: A favourable breeze or change
The name ZEPHYR connects us to a
universal desire for relief from a life
powered by electricity.
Time poor and increasingly concerned,
people today are searcing for transparent,
clever and convenient answers.
By combining ingenuity with the natural
power of air, we have accepted the challenge
to design environments for humans
which are both superior and sustainable.
ZEPHYR
PROJECT
102. PHASE TWO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT ZEPHYR
4
5
6
CHOOSE CONCEPTS
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
REFINE FOR MANUFACTURING
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN REALISATION
TEST
104. BUDGET
71
OR
3-4
71 10
1 7
12
total
people
hours
IDEA IDEAS
PROJECT ZEPHYR
$10.000 to extend all with PCT (budgeted)
$5.000 - $15.000 per concept standard patent (not budgeted)
$5.000 - $15.000 per concept innovation patent (not budgeted)
$1.000 per concept design registration (not budgeted)
workable
prototypes
months to get
additional investment
partnership
look for other opportunities from
vert to spin off into
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