Archive for the ‘Inventions’ Category
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VALIANT KNIGHT TOILET PAPER HOLDER
We’ve caught ourselves saying WHOA over novelty toilet paper in the recent past, but now we’re saying WHOA over this toilet paper roll holder that brings a whole new meaning to the term “a knight in shining armour”. BUY NOW
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HOVER BIKE
Chris Mallyo has unveiled his latest design for the first generation of wind-powered bikes. The bike remains a prototype and is not yet available for purchase – Mallyo’s invention still has to undergo some additional safety testing before it can be released to the public. The bike’s frame has a light foam core with kevlar reinforced carbon fibber. The blades on both front and rear propeller ...
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SMART INSTANT KITCHEN TONGS
This moulded piece of soft silicone has a couple of X-shaped slots that let you insert any two kitchen utensils in order to fashion a pair of tongs. Created by Konstantin Slawinski of Hannover, Germany-based studio dreimann.
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THE CHEAT SHEET TABLE SETTING PLACEMAT
Do you know where the knife goes when you set a table? The fork? The dessertspoon? The champagne glass? Water glass? The plate for bread? All that has just become a lot easier with this nifty cheat sheet placemat. It has all the relevant placements and positions laid out as well as some basic rules of engagement! And at 60×65 cm (25” x 23”) it’s the ...
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UNDER-ABOVE DUAL LENS WATER CAMERA
You know those super cool photos of people or creatures under water? Well, this is even better. Thanks to a young female designer by the name of Han In Kyung, you can now take photographs of the underwater world while still maintaining a view of above water in the same frame (or, at least you could if this prototype was actually manufactured). This visual is a ...
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AMAZING SWORD UMBRELLAS
This collection of umbrellas is sure to turn heads while it’s retail title is sure to elicit chuckles. The “UMBRELLA FOR THE CIVIL BUT DISCONTENT MAN” was designed by Materious in 2008 and is manufactured by Kikkerland. Finally, a reason to look forward to a rainy day!
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STRANGE BOOK REST LAMP
Whilst you’re all tucked up in bed reading your favourite fairy-tale, horror story, glamour model biography you can read to the glow of this clever and uncomplicated lamp. Made of frosted glass it gives off a soft light, ideal to read to but also doubles as a book rest ensuring you never lose your page. But this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill book stand, sit your favourite ...
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CLEVER DRINKING FOUNTAIN TOOTHBRUSH
Amron Experimental has designed a new type of toothbrush called the Brush & Rinse – a tooth brush that is hollow on the inside so that it can act as a drinking fountain. A small ridge on the end of the toothbrush is responsible for turning the brush into a fountain – being able to brush and rinse with a single item has become an appealing ...
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SMOKER FRIENDLY MITTENS
Another classic design from Tobias Wong. Mittens with a metal eyelet designed to fit your cigarette. Keep your hands warm when you’re smoking outside …and the ban on indoor smoking means you’ll nearly always be smoking outside! BUY NOW Donald Tobias Wong (June 10, 1974 – May 30, 2010) was a Canadian born designer and artist. His work had been heavily influenced by subversive art movements ...
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HILARIOUS ANTI-THEFT LUNCH BAGS
Anti-Theft Lunch Bags designed by “the.” are zipper-style bags that have green splotches printed on both sides, making your freshly prepared lunch look spoiled. Don’t let a sticky-fingered coworker or schoolyard bully get away with lunch theft again! BUY NOW
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JAPANESE AIR CONDITIONED CLOTHING
The Japanese have done it again. The Japanese company, Kuchofuku Co. Ltd, has designed a line of air conditioned clothing with built-in fans – a product that proved in demand after the recent tsunami and earthquake. The president of Kuchofuku Co. Ltd, Hiroshi Ichigaya, explained how the clothing came about, saying “It came to me that we don’t need to cool the entire room, just as ...
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TELEPHOTO LENS FOR iPHONE CAMERAS
Thanks to PhotoJojo, you can finally achieve the professional photographs you have yearned for with your iPhone. The iPhone Telephoto Lens may look ridiculous (and dwarf your iPhone significantly) but you will get over your case of the giggles once you realize that this baby actually works. The tiny (big) lens gives your iPhone (or other cell phone cameras) 8x the zoom power. Each lens comes ...
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RECYCLED SUNGLASSES AS BOW TIES
Neck Specs take a fresh look at the most classic of all ties: the bow tie. Shaped like popular versions of their eyewear counterparts, Neck Specs bow ties designed by “the.” offer a bit of stylish wit and humorous decoration.
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SNOW MELTING WATER BOTTLE
Climbing mountains can be dangerous, but you’ll be less likely to run out of fresh drinking water if you bring your Flux along for the journey. The Flux is a snow-melting device that was designed by industrial designer, Hugo Busbridge. The device doesn’t require the use of any chemicals or unsafe heating devices, and is perfect for those times when a hiker, climber or camper is ...
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TETRIS STICKY NOTES
Reminders can be boring, that’s more or less a fact – and video games can be entertaining. All that needs to be done is to combine the two into an interactive memory pad that fuses a way to take notes and memos, with the thrills and spills of Tomb Raider 3. OR (and more easily manufactured) produce a sticky note pad that can be arranged and ...
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SELF-LOCKING BICYCLE
Kevin Scott just unveiled his revolutionary bendable bike. That’s right, with the push of a lever the cycle becomes bike-Houdini and can wrap around any post making it easy to secure all its parts with just one lock. No more clunky chains? Sign us up! http://www.inhabitat.com
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NEVER ENDING GLASS OF WINE
“The Glass Tank” by Japanese designer Kouichi Okamoto uses air and water pressure to keep the glass filled with a constant amount of liquid. And the liquid never over flows. It’s actually a wino’s dream come true.
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THE RICH MAN’S PACKING PADDING
Give your next shipment extra security and your recipient a pleasant yet disappointing surprise with Financial Padding, a package cushioning alternative to foam peanuts. These crumpled up paper banknote look-alikes designed by “the.” are reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable. Bills ship flat. BUY NOW
