Innovation
Astonishing "terrestrial and floating dwelling"
Swiss Philippe Schreyer’s invention photos
mardi 12 janvier 2010 – Christophe Guigueno
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Philippe Schreyer presents to us his new invention. It is a "catamaran whichcan move on earth and can acceed to the sea to sail all around the world". There are his photos of the model.
The Swiss inventor who believes in his project has deposited an european patent. If you are interested in it, you can contact him at schri at net2000.ch.
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