Ken Torino

K-TOR Prepares for 2012 IAEM Conference & EMEX

K-TOR founder Ken Torino will be heading to Orlando, FL later this week for the 2012 International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference and Emergency Managers Expo (EMEX). The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends, topics and information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security.  Emergency managers, […] Read more

Educational Experiments Using K-TOR Pocket Socket (Pt.1)

In our recent blog post we mentioned that the Pocket Socket can be used an educational tool.  Today we will dig into that subject a little deeper by reviewing an energy efficiency experiment you can do with your Pocket Socket, at home or in the classroom. What You’ll Need: 1- K-TOR Pocket Socket 1- Lamp (remove lamp […] Read more

K-TOR Generators Educate and Motivate

Our recent blog posts have had the common theme of discussing various uses for the Pocket Socket. Today we continue that discussion by highlighting two uses for our generators that are not as heavily discussed or marketed – educational and medical. Educational uses for the Pocket Socket include hands-on learning about electricity and energy efficiency. […] Read more

Around the World with the Pocket Socket

When a customer buys one of our generators, they could have a wide variety of uses in mind. Due to their portable, versatile design and universal compatibility, our hand crank generators can go with you anywhere in the world – and they have. Where customers have gone with the K-TOR® Pocket Socket is indeed amazing. […] Read more

Standard Interface, Universal Compatibility

When we developed the Pocket Socket, our first generator, we had modern electronics in mind.  It was designed to be a general purpose generator with a standard interface; this way we knew it would be forward compatible with products in the future that didn’t exist when the generator was being developed. Tablets are a good […] Read more

Two Reasons to Buy a K-TOR Generator

Being portable, lightweight and versatile, our generators work in many different scenarios. To better understand just how useful these generators truly are, consider their two primary uses: Emergency/Backup Power (On-Grid) We never expect the power to go out, sometimes it just does. Severe weather, natural disaster, and service equipment failure are just a few of the […] Read more

Update: Amazon 5000

Back in May we featured a post about K-TOR generators and the Amazon 5000 expedition led by Mickey Grosman.  Along his grueling, self sustained expedition across South America, Mickey expected to encounter many things.  The harsh environment, ragged terrain, dense pristine jungles and dangerous wildlife requires Mickey’s best survival skills as he lives off the land – […] Read more

K-TOR Power Box Nears Production Status

Last Friday we visited our manufacturer in Anaheim, SI Manufacturing, to review the production status of our soon to be released pedal power generator.  We built a sample production unit and discussed ways to streamline and optimize the assembly process as we look towards giving the green light for assembly. Before the Power Box goes […] Read more

K-TOR Pocket Socket Coming Soon to Infowars.com Store

Our hand crank generator, the Pocket Socket, will soon be available for sale on the Infowars.com store. Infowars.com is a website run by Alex Jones and is supported by his team of Infowars reporters. The website’s slogan “because there is a war on for your mind” is an overarching theme for the content reported within […] Read more

K-TOR Power Box Featured in Move Magazine

Excitement and anticipation are building as we approach the release of our pedal power generator, the Power Box.  Questions and inquiries have been flooding in and we’ve been working hard to make this product the best it can be. The Power Box was recently featured in a German publication called Move, a magazine from BCD […] Read more

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