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Technology Is Helping Seniors To Live At Home Longer
by Katie Gatto
Helping older Americans to stay in their homes and maintain their independance as much as possible through the use of sensor technology.
Medical Tutorial That Bleeds As You Go: Great idea?
by Cosetta
In keeping with those all too life-like dolls that wet and cry for mama
to change them, Patent# US 6863536, also known as the Endoscopic
Tutorial System with a Bleeding Complication, is like a horror movie
that simulates blood and guts at the expense of the viewer. Read on,
but keep your distance, as there is a new and very crazy sort-of doctor
in town.
Can A Kerchief Save Lives?
by Aditi Simlai Tiwari
A disclaimer on this product proclaims, "The store and designer take NO responsibility for schmucks and wooden-heads who feel compelled to test the endurance or resistance of the textile in any way."
China Scientific Innovation: The World’s Largest Telescope
by Cosetta
With expectations for completion by 2013, preparation for the world’s largest telescope has been 14 years in the making. Read on for details and …reach for the stars.
Scientists Discover Six New Obesity Genes
by Rane
With obesity rates on the rise, scientists have discovered six new
obesity genes that may be responsible for appetite control and eating
problems.
Slings That Explain Your Accident For You
by Rane
Growing up, I was an accident-prone child and therefore broke many bones. At first it was kind of cool telling everyone my story, but after awhile it got old. For those of you that also get sick of explaining your accidents, there may now be the perfect product for you.
Combination Handcuff Key and Writing Instrument: Great Idea?
by Cosetta
Patent#US 6880369 also known as the Combination Handcuff Key and Writing Instrument dates back to 2005 and may be just the thing for law enforcement and security personnel. To others, however, it remains a very silly patent. Read on but….watch out for those cuffs.
Meet Runflier Stalker: Russia Introduces the World’s First Airborne Car
by M Dee Dubroff
From the maker of the flying rug, comes the flying car, much to the amazement of everyone. Read all about brilliant aircraft designer, Alexander Begak’s newest baby, Runflier Stalker, and…don’t forget to duck!
SUV Tent: Great Idea?
by Cosetta
Patent# US D503143, which refers to an SUV Tent is not a new idea; in fact, tents have been made for pickup tricks and station wagons for the last 40 or 50 years. The idea to patent it though, is fairly new, dating back to 2006. Read on for more details and…bring along your lunch.
Pantone View Color Planner 2010: "Magic"
by Toby
It's funny that Pantone chose the name "Magic" for 2010 colors, because
I always thought that forecasting where color is going in the future is
like... magic.
Esquel: A Chinese Shirt Company in Sync With the Environment
by M Dee Dubroff
The Esquel Group is a Chinese company whose mission involves a great deal more than just the manufacture of premium cotton shirts. Its powers that be have made a serious commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable growth on the Chinese mainland. Read on for more “green” details.
10 Refreshing Designs From The Rainforest
by Toby
Julia Krantz is one of the most exciting interior designers working in wood
today. Trained as an architect, Ms. Krantz creates from the wood of her native
Brazilian rainforests. That her designs seem to emerge from the woods
themselves, rather than pre-drawn concepts, makes Ms. Krantz's work so fresh
and captivating, it's almost mesmerizing.
Golfers Beware! New Golf Clubs May Damage Your Ears
by Boomer Babe
Those new golf clubs you bought? The ones that produce a "sonic boom" when they hit the golf ball? They can permanently damage your hearing!
No Smoking Sign Ashtray: Great idea?
by Cosetta
Patent# US D500166 also referred to as the No Smoking Sign Ashtray is, so they say, a design that only a New Yorker could have come up with. Being a former one (both smoker and New Yorker) I might opt to be insulted by that. Then again, I might just laugh and forget about it because this silly patent is really quite funny. Read on and see if you don’t agree.
Water Ski and Fly at the Same Time: Great idea?
by Cosetta
Patent# US 6786785 also known as the Flying Ski is the perfect invention for the sports enthusiast with phobias. Now you can water-ski even if you are afraid of it and soar at high speeds even if heights give you agita. Read on and…be amazed.
Russian Electric-Powered Sportscar: Meet Marussia
by M Dee Dubroff
A popular Russian singer and former car-racing champion, Nikolay Fomenko, is preparing to give Russia its very own electric sports car. Read all about the Marussia and this fascinating project that will concentrate on predominantly non-metal exchangeable bodies.
Study Finds Big Butts are Healthy
by Rane
Do you worry about having a big butt or those unsightly “thunder thighs”? Researchers state that having a little extra weight in the butt and hips may protect you against type 2 diabetes.
Just A Little Bit Off The Wall: "These Creatures" Hanging Feeders
by Lady Bee
The beautifully metal-sculpted designs from These Creatures are
as stylish as they are functional. Attach them to the wall at just the
proper feeding level for your pet, and voila! You have an off-the-wall
pet feeder!
Scent Delivery System: Great idea?
by Cosetta
Patent# US 6842218 known to some as the Scent Delivery System, is a 2005 invention that involves a flow of air via a single conduit with a nasal interface at one end and a fan or canister of compressed air at the other end. Read on for more details even though they already seem superfluous.
Pity These Businesses: It’s Their Job To Hear You Complain
by Beth Hodgson
Who doesn't like to complain? We take pride in our ability to whine, moan, and gripe to whoever will listen. The people hearing our issues can become tired of it; but they might not if they're getting paid. Two innovative businesses have kept this in mind, and not only will they hear out your annoying ranting, they also help you solve your problems.
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