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Fashion For Function: The Totally Wacky Wearable Fart Silencer
by Fashion Finds
This is one wearable item that will go sight unseen (thank goodness), but it's totally hilarious, and will make you feel uncomfortable just to look at it; little less wear it. But do keep on reading, because you can't keep on living if you haven't heard about the wacky, wearable fart silencer.
12 Revolutionary Innovations Win 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Awards
by Myra Per-Lee
The technology winners of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
awards do not disappoint. They impact the world on a global scale or at least very significant parts of it. Their arrival instigates change;
they are watersheds, game changers... The WSJ
winners are all that through their efficiency, their flexibility, and their economy of energy, of expenditures, of time, of
personnel, and of materials. The inventor in all of us should find these
12 winners very inspiring.
Mavic Magnetic Bicycle Pedals
by Chris Weiss
Mavic's EZ-Ride Evolve pedal system uses magnets to help keep your feet properly aligned while allowing for seamless entry and exit. These could be a good choice for those that aren't quite sold on platform or clipless pedals.
The Interactive Cat Pedicure By The EmeryCat™ Board
by Lady Bee
A cat pedicure is just the thing for indoor cats, but with the new EmeryCat,
you
don't have to face a torrent of screams and hisses to clip and sand your cats'
nails. Your cat does his own pedicure with this interactive
EmeryCat board.
Webcycle Makes Internet Users Work Out
by Chris Weiss
The Webcycle makes exercise a mandatory part of surfing the Internet. The faster you pedal, the faster your application runs.
9 Most Inventive Flip Flops Of Summer 2009
by Fashion Finds
Summer's coming to a close, and it's time to start reflecting on all of those fond memories of beaches and margaritas, and while we're at it, let's not forget about the fashion. Summer 2009 brought some truly innovative and inventive fashion. A favorite summer staple, the flip flop popped up in a variety of forms that were fashionable, functional and wacky.
Innovation Village Doesn't Ask For Money, Just Your Inventions
by Myra Per-Lee
Innovation Village is a one-eighty from other invention
companies. It develops your inventions without asking you for a
dime... if it thinks it can make a big hit with your invention.
Inventions On A Theme: Jigthings
by Myra Per-Lee
The first advice given to a new writer is "Write what you know." It should, as well, be the advice given to a new inventor: Invent what you know.
Surf Skiing--Sport Of The Future?
by Chris Weiss
A cross between skiing and stand up paddleboarding, surf skiing is a new alternative in the world of water sports. Its inventor Jason Starr is determined to make it a household sports term.
Call For Inventors! Got A Sweet Tooth For Innovation?
by Myra Per-Lee
Best Sweet® and Edison Nation are teaming up to get your pitch for a new candy. Not your favorite candy, but a tween's favorite candy which you are going to innovate. There are some guidelines though, so you won't get totally sugar-highed:
1. You are not required to make the candy or submit a formula; and 2)
Your inspiration must be from a widely recognized ice cream flavor.
Microneedle Patch: A Pain Free Drug Delivery Technology
by Boomer Babe
Can you even imagine getting a shot of medication directly into your
eye? For many with macular degeneration and other eye disease, that's
exactly what they go through. Hypodermic needles in their eyes.
Oooouuuuch!
Vending Machine Dispenses Based On Mood
by Beth Hodgson
As part of an art project by Demitrios Kargotis, there is a unique vending machine that dispenses a surefire cure for the blues. Keep on reading to find out what it does and how it works!
Call for Inventors! O-Cedar® Wants The Next Big Mop!
by Myra Per-Lee
O-Cedar, manufacturer of household cleaning products, is looking for
the next hot floor care product. A mop with a twist, a new "hairdo," a
new material, or a self cleaning broom... I don't know; am I giving
anything away here?
Young Chinese Inventors Create DIY Flying Machines
by Myra Per-Lee
From two separate provinces in China comes news this week that young inventors have created DIY flying machines that work. One is a helicopter made of wood, and the other is a flying car!
Dark Flash Turns the Camera Flash Invisible
by Chris Weiss
The Dark Flash eliminates the most annoying thing about picture taking (second most annoying if you have one of those lame, kiddy photographers that make cheesy jokes to make you smile)--the flash. Never squint in agony again.
New Compact Folding Bicycle Is A Leading Contestant For The James Dyson Award
by Chris Weiss
A contestant for the James Dyson Award, The Contortionist folding bike is an innovative addition to the road and could quickly become one of the most functional, popular folding bikes out there.
Inventor's Marketing Tool Helps Put Your Inventions On Shelves
by Myra Per-Lee
Ottawa inventor Geoffry Maseruka
has created a unique way to help other inventors improve their
marketing by actually getting their new inventions on store shelves!
Click Happens! Young Inventors Wanted For LEGO® Click Awards 2009
by Myra Per-Lee
Lot's of stuff can "click." Friends click with each other, teachers can click with
their students, and if there's one ingredient missing in the soup and
then it's found by the chef, it's a click! An "aha!" moment, some call
it, when everything seems to fit perfectly. LEGO® is a company that knows about clicks, in more ways than one,
and they are looking for young inventors who have had their own clicks.
10 Positively Inspiring Product Designs Win 2009 IDEA Awards
by Myra Per-Lee
Emphasizing sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, and designs for
underprivileged populations, all of the 2009 IDEA winners were
deserving of their recognition. Here are 10 IDEA Gold Award winning
product designs I think will inspire future product
designers and manufacturers.
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