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'''Thomas&nbsp;E. Bearden''' (''Tom Bearden'') is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army, [[conspiracy theory|conspiracy theoretician]] and author, who claims that unlimited [[Free Energy|free energy]] can be won from vacuum.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/references/energydensityofvacuum.htm ''Energy Density of the Vacuum''] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> The [[Perpetuum Motion]] perpetual motion enthusiast Bearden, who works with [[John Bedini]], advocates a [[Scalar field theory]] which is based on [[Nikola_Tesla|Teslas]] research.

'''Thomas&nbsp;E. Bearden''' (''Tom Bearden'') is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army, [[conspiracy theory|conspiracy theoretician]], and author who claims that unlimited [[Free Energy|free energy]] can be won from a vacuum.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/references/energydensityofvacuum.htm ''Energy Density of the Vacuum''] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> The [[Perpetuum Motion]] perpetual motion enthusiast Bearden who cooperates with [[John Bedini]] advocates a [[scalar field theory]] which is based on [[Nikola_Tesla|Tesla's]] research.

<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/books/part1/starting%20pages.htm TESLA'S SECRET AND THE SOVIET TESLA WEAPONS] on Tom Beardens Website</ref>

<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/books/part1/starting%20pages.htm TESLA'S SECRET AND THE SOVIET TESLA WEAPONS] on Tom Beardens Website</ref>

Tom Bearden has no academic degrees in physics and his theories show a lack of understanding of the laws of physics. Various websites claim that Bearden is a mathematician or nuclear physicist. In 2001 Bearden himself claimed to have a Ph.D. and signed with "Tom Bearden, Phd".<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/011403.htm Ph.D.] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> Investigations by the "Skeptical Inquirer" revealed that he had bought this Ph.D. from the [[Diploma mill]] "Trinity College and University" — a British institution with no building, campus, faculty, or president, and run from a post office box in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The institution’s owner, one Albert Wainwright, calls himself the college "registrant".<ref>[http://www.csicop.org/si/show/dr._bearden_vacuum_energy/ ‘Dr.’ Bearden’s Vacuum Energy], Skeptical Inquirer, Volume 31.1, January / February 2007</ref> The name of the diploma mill was changed later on to "Bronte International University".

Tom Bearden does not hold an academic degree in physics and his theories show a lack of understanding regarding the laws of physics. Various websites claim Bearden was a mathematician or nuclear physicist. In 2001, Bearden himself claimed to hold a Ph.D. and signed "Tom Bearden, Phd".<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/011403.htm Ph.D.] on Tom Beardens Website</ref> Investigations done by the "Skeptical Inquirer" revealed Beardon had bought this Ph.D. from [[diploma mill]] "Trinity College and University" — a British institution with no buildings, campus, faculty, or president, operating with a post office box in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The institution’s owner, one Albert Wainwright, contends he was the college "registrant".<ref>[http://www.csicop.org/si/show/dr._bearden_vacuum_energy/ ‘Dr.’ Bearden’s Vacuum Energy], Skeptical Inquirer, Volume 31.1, January / February 2007</ref> The diploma mill later changed its name to "Bronte International University".

==Free Energy Activities==

==Free Energy Activities==

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[[image:MEG.jpg|Erfindung MEG|thumb]]

Bearden was among the inventors of the "Motionless electromagnetic generator" (MEG), a [[Perpetuum Motion]] device which allegedly creates a hundred times more energy than it consumes. The "energy source" is claimed to be "vacuum energy". Evidence, that the generator actually worked was never provided. While a patent was granted<ref>U.S. Patent 6,362,718</ref>, the patent never states that the device should produce energy. Also, "Patented" only means that it's been given a number by the US government, nothing more. It doesn't in any way endorse the product or idea, nor does it indicate that it works — at all.  

Bearden was among the inventors of the "motionless electromagnetic generator" (MEG), a [[Perpetuum Motion]] device which allegedly creates a hundred times more energy than it consumes. The "energy source" is claimed to be "vacuum energy". They never provided any evidence the generator actually functioned. While a patent was granted<ref>U.S. Patent 6,362,718</ref>, the patent in no way implies the device will produce energy. The term "patented" simply means that it's been given a number by the US government, nothing more. The product or idea is not endorsed in any way, nor does the term indicate the device will work — at all.  

The MEG was never put into production, in January 2005, Tom Bearden claimed he needed about $11 million to develop it to a viable commercial form within a year.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/051605.htm ''MEG Funding''], January 2005 on Tom Beardens Website</ref> In May 2005, he stated that 'last working demonstrator was promptly destroyed' by new staff.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/051605.htm ''Correspondence 051605''], May 2005 on Tom Beardens Website</ref>In 2009, he claimed that development was "on hold" pending the release of funds from the UN<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/020209.htm Correspondence 020209], February 2009 on Tom Beardens Website</ref>. As of 2011, the MEG is still not in production.

The MEG was never put into production. In January 2005, Tom Bearden claimed he needed about $11 million to develop it to a viable commercial form within one year.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/051605.htm ''MEG Funding''], January 2005 on Tom Bearden's website</ref> In May 2005, he stated that 'last working demonstrator was promptly destroyed' by new staff.<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/051605.htm ''Correspondence 051605''], May 2005 on Tom Bearden's website</ref> In 2009, he claimed that development was "on hold" pending the release of funds from the UN<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/correspondence/020209.htm Correspondence 020209], February 2009 on Tom Bearden's website</ref>. As of 2011, the MEG is still not in production.

A further so called "overunity" machine of Bearden is ''The Magnetic Wankel Engine'' aka ''Takahashi Motor'', which is (according to him) actively suppressed by japanese corporations<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/misc/wankel.htm The Magnetic Wankel Engine] on Tom Beardens Website</ref>  

A further so called "overunity" machine of Bearden is ''The Magnetic Wankel Engine'' aka ''Takahashi Motor'', which is (according to him) actively suppressed by japanese corporations<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/misc/wankel.htm The Magnetic Wankel Engine] on Tom Beardens Website</ref>