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    Expanding garbage can liner. Expands&contracts by push of a button (lever) allowing for easy removal of garbage bag within modern can.

    By: Kyle Dulan Kitchen
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    The Problem

    The common household garbage can, that has a typical impermeable plastic liner that holds the garbage bag, has some flaws. When a garbage bag is full it expands and eventually pushes much of the air from the plastic liner that it sits in. This causes a vacuum and FRICTION (most commonly overlooked when trying to fix problem) along the sides between the full bag and the liner. The user has to attempt to pry plastic garbage bag from liner. User on many occassions will rip the garbage bag while doing this and end up pulling the entire liner out with the bag. It turns into a two handed battle with the garbage. One hand is lifting the tearing bag of garbage and the other is pushing down on the plastic garbage can liner that is stuck to the bag.

    The Solution

    My design takes the typical plastic garbage can liner and adds a chanel that allows expansion/contraction by use of brackets. This channel can be an accordian style pleat from the top front, accross the bottom and back up to the top back of the liner. This line of pleats, while compressed, forms a smooth surface. The pleated liner is held in a compressed position by brackets within the garbage can shell. This type of solution counteracts the vacuum effect and more importantly FRICTION caused between compacted bag and the sides of the plastic liner. Simply adding vent holes will not reduce the FRICTION. Another option is a stretchy silicone channel (brackets are the same pull open and close/hold shut). Once the garbage bag is full the user would press a button or flip a small lever, located on top inside of open can shell to release the supporting brackets. Once released the pleated liner will be allowed to expand releasing the friction between it and the full garbage bag. This also allows air to compromise the vacuum that was created from the expanding garbage bag within the liner. These two elements will make for easier removal of the garbage bag from the plastic liner. User will simply press button or flip lever back again and it will cause the brackets to contract closing the pleats (silicone) together again. A new bag can be applied to liner at either closed or open state. The process will then repeat. When lever is switched for bag removal liner can be clamped in place in open position. This would allow bag to be removed without liner sliding out with it. Brackets are at two to three different heights along/around the liner. Liner would be impermeable. Design can be applied to 13 gallon and lower gabage cans. As a result of this there will be fewer ripped garbage bags, and less frustration from the user. The garbage can housing or shell will need to have an expansion void of approximately 1.5"-2" on either side. Also this housing will need to have spring /lever controlled brackets that will be strong enough to hold pleated (silicone) liner closed until user wants it open. Other than these inner working to improve existing products the outer shell will remain in today's current popular trends such as stainless steel with pedal opening (butterfly wing top) mechanism. The additional features should not cause the standard sized kitchen garbage can to be drastically increased in weight. Brackets can be made of lightweight metal or plastic. It just needs to be durable.

    Product Comparison

    • simplehuman - Stainless Steel Trash & Garbage Cans, Bins
    • Amazon.com: Nine Stars Touchless Automatic Motion Sensor Trash Can, Set of 2: Home & Kitchen

    Key Features

    • Can liner expands and contracts for easy bag removal
    • Easy to clean
    • Modern design
    • No more FRICTION or VACUUM to worry about
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    SPRAY BOOTH that applies sun tan lotion the same way a spray-tan booth does. To be placed at resorts, cruise ships or anywhere near pools

    By: Duke Czlonka Other
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    The Description

    An automated spray booth that applies suntan lotion in the same manner a spray-tan booth works except this one sprays the SPF option you choose on the control panel. This would be great at ANY vacation resort or cruise ship as you can link it to the electronic room key so it charges it to your room. Can even get the major suntan manufacturers to sponsor it if we use their brand of lotion. Can also be placed at public pools or private high end homes.

    The Customer

    Imagine applying suntan lotion of the SPF you choose by pressing a button and stepping into a booth for a minute. No more asking someone to help apply it on your back or the hard to reach areas. You choose the SPF, pay with cash, credit card, or your hotel room key (charges it to your room.) NO MORE trying to pack suntan lotion in your luggage in the TSA required sizes. NO MORE leaking lotion all over your luggage. More space in your luggage for other items.

    Product Comparison

    • none, I thought of this in 1999 when on vacation in Mexico.

    Key Features

    • Fast, Convenient way to apply suntan lotion evenly without assistence.
    • Protects from sun burn in those areas you can't reach by yourself.
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    A garden sprinkler, app enabled that irrigate any geometric shape, without irrigating sidewalks, and wetting people passes by.

    By: Yuval Fradkin Wink
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    The Problem

    We are all familiar with the phenomena when irrigation sprinklers suddenly irrigate us when we dressed up for big event, or just irrigate the driveway or sidewalks unnecessarily. My invention prevents that and keeps the irrigation only within the garden area.

    The Device

    The sprinkler has height control that moves the irrigation nozzle up and down, and effects the irrigation distance. The miniature height control, works on small chargeable battery, connected to a small solar panel, placed at the top of the sprinkler. Another charging option is by installing small dynamo, turned by the water flow, within the pipeline. When we first place the sprinkler in our garden, we 'teach' it through our app, at each irrigation angle, what should be the nozzles height, and as a result, the irrigation distance. The communication between the Smartphone and the sprinkler made via Bluetooth connection. In this way our sprinkler will irrigate only where we want it to.

    Product Comparison

    • No similar products are known

    Key Features

    • Communication and control Bluetooth software.
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    Coin bank that alerts of potentially valuable coins via app. Image is of a penny that's worth approximately $35,000.00. What's in your bank?

    By: Kyle Dulan Wink
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    The Problem

    There are many coins in circulation that have a value that is greater than the intended worth. Some changes in value are associated to material, rarity, defect, etc. Most people keep coins in a piggy bank, ashtray, etc. This bank is raided for many random things or taken to a bank / store depository to exchange for paper bills. Many times those that do the exchange profit from one person not being aware of the value of a single coin used to by a bag of Doritos.

    The Device

    This app enabled smart device would constantly scan coins as they are inserted into the machine. It would be able to view very small details and cross check internet for values of coins as they are deposited. If a deposited coin is flagged for greater value the machine could move coin to a separate chamber for further inspection. Users can set parameters of machine to only alert or separate coins that have greater values ranging from $.01 +. Users may not want to be bothered separating coins that have a value that is only pennies more than the actual intended value for the coin. Flagged and separated coins will then be displayed on device or could be linked to users smart device for alert and internet access. It would show scanned coin and market value coin of perceived comparison. Since valuable coins are sometimes newly stamped coins the monitoring of the market is extremely important. Of course this machine would also count coins and actual value. It could be made to separate coins based on value for easy roll making. This machine will turn everyone that uses it into a Numismatist after they have discovered their firs valuable coin! SUGGESTED BY ROY JOHNSON: Another option would be to make this a stand alone reader.  Also if made a bank it could be a high-volume bank that doesn't need frequent emptying.  

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • Scan and analyze coins as deposited with very fine detail
    • Cross reference each coin to online market value
    • Separate coins that appear to have additional value based on user settings
    • Separate coins that are difficult scan for value
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    CooLift!!Ready for summer! Cooler that's great for BBQ,jobsites,tailgate,etc. Don't bend over & sort through ice water. Let's Raise the bar!

    By: Kyle Dulan Accessories
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    The Problem

    Ice chests or coolers are used at many functions. Sometimes used for seating, but it becomes a pain to keep getting up as people want drinks so people resist sitting. As you are looking for your drink of choice you must bend at the waist, kneel down to the ground or squat til you find it. Sometimes these coolers are placed on a picnic table, a tailgate or other valuable table space to avoid the bending. Another issue is never knowing what is in multiple coolers.

    The Solution

    Why waste the seating or table space when the cooler can just be raised by an integrated stand. I believe that the cooler should have a lifting system integrated into its design.   This system should be similar to that of a portable table saw stand.  It would just be integrated in actual cooler design and not a separate item. The newer coolers all have wheels and handles for pulling. let's make filling, enjoying and emptying easier by lifting it to a normal height with ease! Cooler could have display area to show sample of contents of cooler or sliding placard that says alcohol/non-alcohol.    OPTIONS submitted by community: SUGGESTED BY PAULETTE BLANKENSHIP:  Why not make this cooler a double cooler, two entrances, one side for beverages and the other side food or alcoholic beverages/nonalcoholic beverages! This would be great for fisherman who often take two coolers altogether, one for fish and the other for drinks. Two sides would accommodate hot/cold,in the fact that one could put cold drinks on oneside and a boston butt on the other for picnicking.   SUGGESTED BY DAN COTE:   The lifting system could be similar to that of an ambulance bed base.    SUGGESTED BY MARTINA SCIMECA IN COMMENT THREAD: Add space saving interior baskets allowing user to lift specific drinks from the cold water rather than placing hands in cold icy water searching for drink. Each basket could have a lifting hook/handle or tab that indicates the submerged drink. Tab could simply say water, beer, soda, etc. This was accepted by me and added on Martina's behalf as she was having a problem with submitting the "Major" suggestion.   SUGGESTED BY PAULETTE BLANKENSHIP:   Another option would be for the cooler to have side wall and bottom reservoirs to hold the ice. They would be easy to fill and hold the majority of the ice at bay. The reservoirs would be made of material that allowed good transfer of temperature and would be slotted to allow water to pass through. These reservoirs should not be so big that it would either reduce the space for beverages drastically nor add to much size to the overall cooler. The space in the cooler would still be large enough to accommodate beverage baskets as mentioned in other suggestion User would simply fill the bottom and side reservoirs with ice and add desired beverages (to the baskets if used)and add water to indicate fill line. Remainder of ice could be added on top of beverages (baskets). This water in combination with ice will get between all desired beverages and cool them quickly when user wants a desired beverage. There will be no ice to fight through. Simply lift the indicate beverage basket from the clear ice water and select desired beverage, user would then lower unobstructed basket back into the ice water bath.   SUGGESTED BY AHAMED ISMAIL:   Another option would be for this concept to have an integrated draining plug to drain water without having to dump entire cooler over.  SUGGESTED BY BRANDON MURRAY:   Another option, as an alternative to using ice cubes, would be for the cooler to come with optional ice pack panels that user could freeze prior to use.  SUGGESTED BY JAMES WATSON: Another option for lifting would be for the cooler to have sliding vertical legs integrated in each corner and connected to one another underneath with an X brace making the leg assembly one solid piece. Once the cooler is lifted off of the ground a latch could release the leg assembly down to a lower latching point with the cooler in an elevated position.

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • Raises the cooler to a normal standing height with integrated stand
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    Padded Crib Bumpers can be unsafe! Mesh Crib Liners don’t provide any padding! Why not combine the two for the best of both worlds?

    By: Andrea Smetona Other
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    The Description

    There are only two types of crib bumpers available and neither provides all the functions that they are purchased to do. Traditional crib bumpers are padded cushions secured to the inside perimeter of a standard crib. They keep little arms and legs from getting stuck between the bars of the crib, provide cushion for the head (less waking at night once baby is rolling) and they are also good for keeping in heat and keeping out external light and noise. These bumpers are typically colorful and patterned to match the décor of the baby’s nursery, which every parent loves. Unfortunately, these padded bumpers are being deemed unsafe due to their association with SIDS as a suffocation hazard. This has caused sales for the alternate type of crib bumper to rise; the breathable mesh bumper. These are basically just mesh fabric liners and while they are considered safer, (the baby won’t be able to breathe in any fabric) they don’t provide any cushion or warmth and are typically limited in design and color. Why not combine the two so that parents and baby can have the best both worlds? By simply creating a bumper that is mesh around the bottom (where the baby’s mouth would come in contact with the bumper) and padded on top (where the baby’s head would hit once they are rolling) you’ll have a safe, padded, decorative crib bumper that every parent will buy!

    The Customer

    EVERY parent that uses a crib for their newborn, infant or toddler would benefit from this hybrid bumper. Almost all parents buy/register for crib bumpers, but are typically let down by the current options due to their functionality, design or safety. In my experience, a product that keeps your baby safe, comfortable and helps promote a night of peaceful sleep is a must-have item.

    Product Comparison

    • Single-Piece Padded Crib Bumper with Tie Secures
    • Two-Piece Polyester Mesh Crib Liner with Tie Secures

    Key Features

    • 4-Piece Hybrid Crib Bumpers that fit any standard crib (28”x52”)
    • 3” Mesh Polyester Bottom (+1” border) for breathability and ease of install
    • 6” Soft Padded Top for comfort, cushion and design
    • Attached Ties for securing on top and bottom of the bumpers
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    App Enabled device for watering lawns. Control water usage and shut off directly from smart device!

    By: Kyle Dulan Wink
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    The Problem

    Control of water consumption. This device is meant to be placed at location of water use (between hose and watering instrument) however it could be attached directly to hose bib at home. The desired range for remote would be at least 100'. This would allow unobstructed line of sight use of the remote. The device could also be app enabled and controlled from smart devices instead of a remote. A water proof hose attachment that can couple hoses or hose end to watering appliance. This device would read the amount of water being used and display to consumer. This display device can be programmed to shut water off by amount of water usage or time controls. The display is also a removable (waterproof) remote that can control water flow by slowing or stopping it altogether at the device. Device would be powered by batteries (AA or AAA) applied from beneath both unit and remote. It would be made of a hard rubber, plastic. If remote is used it would have a retractable clip that allows it to be placed on consumer clothing when removed from unit. Remote would also have an audible/vibrating alarm when water shuts off based on user settings. It could also be used manually with out setting usage/time restrictions. Device will come with preset times and water usage features. Consumer can adjust these features to desired settings. Internal electrical closing mechanism would be styled as either plunger or ball type. Consumer would simply do the following after connecting hose to hose bib, device and watering appliance: 1. Close valve on device and turn on water from hose bib at house. 2. Move hose to desired location in yard. 3. Use remote to allow flow of water to desired amount. 4. repeat process by pressing remote to stop flow of water at device. (no need to return to house or bind hose).If timer was used water would have shut off when setting limit was reached. Consumer made aware by audible and visual (flashing LED) notification from remote. Consumer would proceed to move hose and simply press resume button on remote to start settings again. This would simply start previous cycle over again. Consumer can always adjust flow from remote even when in a cycle at any time including shutting off completely.

    The Device

    In many areas around the country water usage for lawns / gardens is limited. There are also many consumers that are very conscious of their water usage and use it very sparingly. I have a half acre of lawn and garden. I cannot water entire garden without moving hose. If I use watering tractor I need a tremendous amount of hose for it to follow. I tend to simply use the typical back and forth watering device as many do. After attaching the hose to house hose bib and watering device to hose, I must do the following at least 6-8 times including my front yard: 1. Move hose to desired location in yard. 2. Return to house to turn on water to desired flow. 3. Begin watering until I believe area is saturated enough (guess by amount of time not knowing actual amount of water being used). 4. Return to the hose bib at the house to turn water off. 5. Move hose to new location in need of watering. 6. return to house and turn water back on to desired flow. This process repeats until entire yard has been watered. I tend to other household projects inside and out while doing this and lose track of time leaving some areas of yard more saturated than others. The constant walking back and forth to the house becomes tiresome if I am working away from the house. Many times I will skip going to the house trying to dodge the water (never works)and move the hose while water is still flowing. Also if I do not adjust the flow I may have significant overlap in watering causing some areas of the yard to get much more watering than needed. I have also folded the hose pinching the water supply while moving the hose. I am not positive of this but many of my hoses break down and have splitting and holes possibly from this mishandling.  SUGGESTED BY INNOV8: Another option for the device would be that it receives weather, records and monitors number of days without precipitation and makes suggestions based on size of yard, climate zone, soil type etc.  It can also be designed to work for multiple areas of yard to include shrubs, gardens, and lawn.  The device could detect issues with water pressure as well.

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • The ability to adjust water pressure up/down, on/off by remote control.
    • The ability to set water usage by amount, by time or manually from a distance.
    • The ability to add device to end of hose where water is being used for easier remote access.
    • Reduces walking back and forth between the house and the end of hose while moving to different areas of yard.
    • Reduces wear and tear on garden hoses as a result of mishandling (squeezing together to reduce water flow).
    • Allows those that want to move hose efficiently to do so without getting wet.
    • Remote and electronic control would be easier to use for those with disabilities.
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    Modern motion sensitive app enabled light, leaving outlet open,casts soft light on floor or converts to flood on wall to highlight artwork.

    By: Kyle Dulan Electronics
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    The Problem

    The selection of close outlet lights are very cheap looking or juvenile in design. They also usually just emit a glow around the outlet or straight up the wall. These also hog the outlet and do not allow full use of outlets limiting the amount a user will install. Many of these are light sensitive now and may use energy when not needed. I did not see any adjustable close outlet flood type lights.

    The Solution

    I would like to have a modern / contemporary light that is very sleek in design, just above or just below outlet, that casts an ambient or soft light on the floor/walls. Think along the lines of a step light or Ions. I would also like this light to be able to transform into an extending adjustable direct / flood type of light that can be used to highlight artwork from the outlet. Both functions could be adjusted in brightness, optional color and motion sensitivity. All of the while not making user lose access to outlets. Both light functions do not need to operate at same time. This product could be app enabled for complete customization. Many times nice artwork is hung in center of wall, but lighting would need to be retro-fitted to illuminate. This could allow outlets that are off center to be adjusted at an angle to illuminate beautiful art for a romantic get together, party or come on as night light while walking to get glass of water or late night snack. This ideation was inspired after viewing Malcolm Lawson's outlet lights linked below.

    Product Comparison

    • Numerous night light type lights on market with single functionality.
    • quirky ideations Low Profile LED Night Light/pass through power adapter!

    Key Features

    • Motion detection, adjustable color, adjustable brightness, extending adjustable flood.
    • Two modes floor illumination and art / wall illumination.
    • app enabled
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    App enabled pitching machine and ball return system to supply machine continuously.

    By: Kyle Dulan Wink
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    The Problem

    Currently pitching machines will distribute balls as preset in machine that are hand fed or from hopper. Batters cannot choose random pitches of varying speeds, height, velocity etc from batting stance. Batters will ultimately end up with many balls at their feet and the back net. They will need to stop batting to move the balls or refill machine hopper.

    The Device

    An app enabled machine could allow minor adjustments incrementally or randomly based on batter/coaches desires. A ball return system (Think bowling, pinball, etc) would allow more uninterrupted practice and keep area free from tripping hazards. This system could be for the general consumer market, amateur or professional sports market. App could be voice or video activated like the xbox 360 kinect feature. hand motion or audible could set the desired pitch. The machine could also take and download digital images of every swing matched with the type of pitch. An analysis could be par to the app to assist batter on identifying and capitalizing on the pitch in the future. This video could be transmitted directly to smart device for later review.

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • App would allow end user to pick type, speed, height, of desired pitch. These can also be set to a randomized feature to keep the batter on their toes. App could be voice or video activated like the xbox 360 kinect feature. hand motion or audible could set the desired pitch. The machine could also take and download digital images of every swing matched with the type of pitch. An analysis could be par to the app to assist batter on identifying and capitalizing on the pitch in the future. This video could be transmitted directly to smart device for later review.
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    People Will Love It. It will be easy to use, We can Bring it to Jay Leno and Show it there. It will have the WoW effect "

    By: Adi Nativ Other
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    The Description

    wHEN i AM USING A BOTTLE OF SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER OR HAIR GEL I TURN THE BOTTLE UPSIDE DOWN AND GET THE PRODUCT OUT EASILY. THE PROBLEM STARTS WHEN THE BOTTLE IS ALMOST EMPTY AND THEN YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIQUID COMES OUT TO YOUR HAND.

    The Customer

    WHAT IF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHAMPOO BOTTLE OR THE HAIR GEL TUBE WE WILL PUT ANOTHER CAP AND WHEN THE BOTTLE IS ALMOST EMPTY AND YOU TRYING TO SQUEEZE OUT THE LAST OF THE PRODUCT RATHER THEN FIGHTING WITH IT AND RATHER THEN WAITING FOR THE LIQUID TO COME OUT WE JUST open the cap, squeeze and voila the product comes out easily.

    Product Comparison

    • I can think of one

    Key Features

    • Small, Easy to make. Can be made out of Plastic ( Recycled material )
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