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Bearden was among the inventors of the "motionless electromagnetic generator" (MEG), a [[Perpetual Motion]] device which allegedly creates a hundred times more energy than it consumes. The "energy source" is claimed to be "vacuum energy" and the design is similar to a simple transformator. He never provided any evidence the generator actually works. While a patent was granted<ref>U.S. Patent 6,362,718</ref>, a patent in no way implies the device will produce energy. The term "patented" simply means that a device was registered with the appropriate US government authorities, nothing more. The product or idea is not endorsed in any way, nor does the term indicate the device will work — at all. Promised commercial activities and public presentations of the MEG were never realized.

Bearden was among the inventors of the "motionless electromagnetic generator" (MEG), a [[Perpetual Motion]] device which allegedly creates a hundred times more energy than it consumes. The "energy source" is claimed to be "vacuum energy" and the design is similar to a simple transformator. He never provided any evidence the generator actually works. While a patent was granted<ref>U.S. Patent 6,362,718</ref>, a patent in no way implies the device will produce energy. The term "patented" simply means that a device was registered with the appropriate US government authorities, nothing more. The product or idea is not endorsed in any way, nor does the term indicate the device will work — at all. Promised commercial activities and public presentations of the MEG were never realized.

The MEG was never put into production. In January 2005, Tom Bearden claimed he needed about $11 million to develop 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 announced the 'last working prototype 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.

The MEG was never put into production. In January 2005, Tom Bearden claimed he needed about $11 million to develop 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 announced the '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'' a.k.a. ''Takahashi Motor'' which, according to Bearden, is 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'' a.k.a. ''Takahashi Motor'' which, according to Bearden, is actively suppressed by Japanese corporations<ref>[http://www.cheniere.org/misc/wankel.htm The Magnetic Wankel Engine] on Tom Beardens Website</ref>