Nikola Tesla U.S. Patent 613,809 - Method of and Apparatus for Controlling Mechanism of Moving Vehicle or Vehicles Patent Wrapper Page 31

Cauc Kject all method cls. attack, nor could an armour or protection of any kind be built to resist the charge which it might carry. But by reason of its unlimited destructiveness it will afford a guarrantee for peace and gradually lead to the establishment of closer and friendlier relations between nations. Having now described my invention, what I claim is: 1. The method of controlling the propelling engine, the steering apparatus or other mechanism on a moving vessel or vehicle herein described, which consists in producing waves or disturbances which are conveyed to the vessel by the natural media, actuating thereby suitable apparatus on the vessel and effecting the control the engine and other mechanism by the operation of the said apparatus, as set forth. 2. The method of controlling the propelling, steering and other mechanism of a moving vessel or vehicle, herein described, which consists in establishing a region of waves or disturbances, and actuating by their influence, exerted at a distance, controlling devices on such vessel or vehicle, as set forth. 3. The method of controlling the propelling, steering or ot her mechanism of a moving vessel or vehicle, herein described, which consists in establishing a region of electrical waves or disturbances and actuating by their influence, exerted at a distance, controlling devices on said vessel or vehicle, as set forth. 4. The method of controlling the propelling, steering or other mechanism of a moving vessel or vehicle, herein described, which consists in providing on the vessel a (23) 247