Live Blog and Recap of ABC's American Inventor: Episode 201 (Season 2 Episode 1)

I think I might actually buy the pot sniffer if it was for a cat litter box. That's a lot more useful. Maybe Gary will read this...

A fire alarm in the angel will work just as good. He only had a drawing, but had tears and fire suit get up. I could draw anything and not show exactlly how it works. He wants the $50,000 for the development people to actually invent it!

If you were at any of the auditions you know this is B.S.! They double screened these peoples inventions before sending them to George and the rest to judge. They are expected to say "no". So George not being an "uncle Tom "says "YES"! Ha!

The show needs to separate the "WACKY" from the honestly good. The pre-screeners look like morons this way. The first show was pathetic and really the best marketable invention was the bicycle hub. It's cooll on cars when seen stoipped at a light the hub keeps spinning. The bicycle will do the same, except it will look like both wheels are actually turning. Only one side is needed because the bike rides to one side of the road. In other words the pre-judges in all their effort may have got this one wrong, or right wrong or whatever! Ha!

It doesn't take the Rev. Jery Falwell to discern what the Therapy buddy is. Qoute; "Peter and Simon get together and have a Therapy baby! "  THE INVENTOR WALKS off with his same sex friend?  There may be a market if Donald wants to give one to Rosie! She needs therapy. Ha!

Please check out www.mindgammon.com to see the game and www.mindgammon.net to play the game today. And let me know if you think it is The Boardgame of Champions.

I was wondering if you think I should audition... If so where can I sign up.  And I wanted to know what you thought of my game.

Is there anyway to still get on this years show??? I think I could win.

I don't think a comments section on American Inventor is the right format for your question.

You should instead go post it in the forums where we regularly evaluate inventions and give people feeback about them.

Also, please stop stuffing the comments with your links. It's ok to have them but the way you do it is too heavy handed. I've edited your posts.

Thanks and welcome and I look forward to the discussion of your product in the forums. 

They should have ditched the editors, not the judges. Last year would have been more entertaining if it weren't for the repetitiveness. They showed the same things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over.

Especially the crazy people with bad inventions that were only on for shock value. Then when it came down to the reason we all wanted to watch the show (to see the process of developing and marketing an invention), they cut it down to a single episode! duh!

The show was hard to watch for that reason. The old judges were much better than this season.

And this season should have started with a recap or "where are they now" from last years finalists. Because where are they, really?

Sorry, but I don't agree his idea makes him "brilliant" (just capable of reasoning or predicting a logical sequence of events--dirty diapers/baby wipes) or that adhering detachable baby wipes on diapers is even a good idea.  What may sound "practical" or convenient is not necessarily do-able.  In fact, I would argue that it is potentially dangerous to the child.  No diaper should have unnecessary detachable parts--especially small, plastic, and/or toxic (?) ones.

How long did it take for parents (and others) to realize that plastic bags and other small objects are hazardous to children?  If/when a child picks off the detachable section (or it wears off), the child is now holding a potential suffocation, choking, and/or poisonous object.  How "convenient" will the worst scenario be to parents?  [HEADLINE:  My Baby Died Because I Could Never Remember Wipes]

Baby wipes can be stored near (or in) a box of diapers--or a package can be attached to the box (if THAT much has to be done for "forgetful" people).  If the diaper-changer needs a diaper, the wipes should already be nearby, but they don't have to be ON the diaper.

If a person can't remember that when changing a diaper s/he will need baby wipes, I suppose Anthony and his idea may sound brilliant from that perspective.

(I do think Anthony presented his idea well and shows a lot of potential.)

Toy companies are looking for all electronic games. Board games are the 1950's & sixties. Sorry! You can email info@nextoy.com for an evaluation, etc.

This will be interesting.  I obviously like the fact that the autobib went to the next level.  So much so that I invented this back in the 80's.  ABC could be in for a little trademark infringement.  Maybe then I can go on the show and present the "original carbib".    www.thecarbib.com environmentally green, manufactured in the US.

I would love to get in contact with this boy and tell him to keep up the good work! I'm a mother of 4 under 5 years old, and his idea is GREAT! simple, yet great! We would totally buy it! I hope he sells the idea to Pampers or Huggies!

Don't Take It PersonallyJune 14th, 2007 by Doug --> I've been flooded with e-mails from folks who tried out for American Inventor - Season 2 with an invention that they feel is - "much better than what they see on tv."

PLEASE don't take it personally -- as one of my fellow judges said last year as we spent 12 hours a day seeing contestant after contestant

"American Inventor isn't a contest - it's the GONG SHOW"

That might be a little harsh - then again maybe not.. Net - don't take rejection personally -- American Inventor is not the Nobel Prize competition - it's just a TV show -- a reality tv show.

Myself - I didn't get to see the first week's show - but saw last night's episode.

Congrats to Ricky DeRennaux with his custom build racers -- He's been on Brain Brew radio with David Wecker and I - and has corresponded by e-mail with me. He's the real deal - he sent me prototypes some time ago -- they ROCK!

Regarding the Christmas Tree fire extinguisher - Peter -- get a life.

Not a wise choice. It's been patented - in numerous forms - a number of times. I know because years ago I helped design one for a client....(there I go .. can't get away from sharing my past experiences).

Anyways - the cost of his design will be amazingly high. Frankly, a Halon fire extinguisher ball hung on the ceiling can accomplish the same end benefit for a fraction of the cost. That's what I would do.

Overall - the show provides decent entertainment. I especially like seeing Peter sitting so uncomfortably in his $800 suit in those soft confy chairs!

To be serious....

I really enjoyed working with Peter, Mary Lou and Ed. They're all awesome folks. (Remember what you see is what Simon "creates" in the edit suite - and is not meant to be a portrayal of the truth.) Peter and I have met for dinner in London. He's really trying to make ths show work. He really cares.

I wish the Season 2 judges the best of luck - America really needs to get inspired when it comes to inventing.

That said - don't judge your invention based on what you see on tv.

Don't judge America's ability to invent based on what you see on tv.

I saw you guys at the Toy Fair in NYC. The younger one Christian is a sharp guy, your going to make it I am sure. Christian was loaded with excellent ideas and strategies. He should try out for season 2.
Good Luck

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im doing an abc book on inventors and inventions and this site helped me alot!!!!!

i have an invention that could save hundreds of lives, from around the world, in every country.

i have an invention that could save hundreds of lives, from around the world, in every country.