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    Solar cells and films that produce an electric current day (in light) and at night (no light).

    By: suddenhalt Electronics
    0

    The Problem

    Solar cells only produce a current of electricity when light excites electrons from their orbits to higher orbits, so no light no current.

    The Solution

    By inserting a glow in the dark chemical or chemicals to the semiconductor layer of the cell light normally transformed to heat in the cell would be absorbed to later turn to photons and then to a current when dark. A solar cell that generates electricity daytime AND night time.

    Product Comparison

    • NONE, first phosolar cell ever, patent pending. David N.Sutton

    Key Features

    • Solar cell that works at NIGHT.
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    Multi-tooth flosser - Effectively floss your entire set of teeth with two simple actions in 10-20 seconds.

    By: Ron Schlegel Fitness
    0

    The Problem

    Most of us know that we should floss our teeth daily; yet many of us do not because carefully flossing each individual tooth is tedious, and requires much skill, and takes too much time. As a result, many people do not floss and suffer from gum disease, etc. More people would floss if there was an easier, faster way. Also, current, manual flossing has several problems: a. Much floss is wasted by being wrapped around the fingers. b. Too much or too little floss is often used. c. The same dirty area of the floss may be used repeatedly on multiple teeth. d. Teeth may be skipped unknowingly. There is no way of ensuring that all teeth have been flossed. e. Manual flossing requires great skill that many people may never attain, thus flossing teeth insufficiently over years. f. Flossing each individual tooth requires much time, skill, care, and effort that many people do not have.

    The Solution

    Imagine a hand-held device that would floss the entire lower set of teeth with a single action with little skill, taking about 5-10 seconds. The user would then repeat the flossing action on the upper set of teeth, for another 5-10 seconds, thus flossing all teeth in just 10-20 seconds and 2 easy actions! It may require an additional 15-20 seconds to change floss between teeth sets. The device would feed the correct amount of floss to do the job. After flossing, the user would easily discard the 1 or 2 pieces of dirty floss. The device would likely be battery-powered or rechargeable and would feed the floss, and floss the teeth automatically. The device may need to be offered in multiple sizes for various sized mouths. The device may need to be initially set once for the individual mouth. Once set, the device would enable the floss to easily find its way between each tooth, with minor guidance by the user. The device would require little skill and effort by the user. The device may need to operate with a variety of floss types. A specially designed floss package may need to be manufactured to fit in the device. The device would need to operate safely inside the mouth. The device would need to be washable. A parent may need to assist with the initially setting of the device for a child under 12 years of age, but once set, the average person age 12+ should be capable of flossing with the device.

    Product Comparison

    • manual floss, dental floss holders, waterpik power flosser, sonicare air flosser

    Key Features

    • automation, more efficient than current power flossers, flosses all teeth in 10-20 seconds, requires little skill, more effective than manual flossing, environmentally friendly (no disposable parts other than floss), durable, with an operating life of several years.
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    SEE VIDEO Demonstration! Rolling Marker-board, Pass the whiteboard on a conference table to collaborate on the table don't get up from table

    By: Jamie Campbell Organization
    2

    The Problem

    In meetings it is always an issue as to who stands by the whiteboard to take notes, draw illustrations, create a list, ect.... It's a problem to always have to get up from the table to draw something out on a whiteboard in a collaborative environment.

    The Solution

    Watch the video! Add some rolling ball bearings to the base of the whiteboard and roll it between everyone at the table. **Watch short video demonstration of a prototype to really see the functionality! http://youtu.be/1zNzsfI3OII

    Product Comparison

    • None

    Key Features

    • Rolling Marker-board
    • Allows collaboration at the table
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    CRUNCH ALARM –––––– Alarm clock that can be turned off by doing crunches. Get really awake at morning.

    By: Marc Electronics
    0

    The Problem

    For people who need an extra kick to wake up.

    The Solution

    An alarm clock that can be only turned off by doing some (one or even hundred if you like) crunches. Really gets you awake.

    Product Comparison

    • Alarm clocks

    Key Features

    • Crunch alarm clock
    • Set time
    • Set number of crunches
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    Snappy, a silicone 'croc' to snap washing pegs onto.

    By: bouncebackmum Kitchen
    0

    The Problem

    You're always scrambling for the pegs, and those peg bags just add to washing woes. They get wet and you can never find the pegs aligning just right to grab one. Those of us who cannot be bothered to spend any more time or spare any more thought to washing than absolutely necessary, Snappy won't hang the laundry for you - but is sure to deal with the pegs and hopefully relieve some frustration.

    The Solution

    Loop the straight bit over the line,and thread through, snap your washing pegs on and they're hanging on ready to be used.

    Product Comparison

    • boring wet peg bags
    • a piece of string

    Key Features

    • Water and weather proof, no maintenance
    • Snappy makes dealing with washing pegs a little easier and more user (do-er) friendly
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    Phone case with a built in electronic brailie device which allows the blind to read text off there phone

    By: Seaniemac Wink
    0

    The Problem

    Blind people can read texts or use touch screen

    The Device

    oyu plug your phone into it and the text code is converted to brailie

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • changing text code to a code that can be read braile
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    MEMO STICKER –––––App enabled Post-It that reminds you and others everywhere. Stick it at the door, fridge etc and drop a note.

    By: Marc Wink
    2

    The Problem

    Help people remind stuff.

    The Device

    This is a sticky screen (e-ink paper) that can works as a digital post-it. Stick it to your fridge eG and send a note via your phones app.

    Product Comparison

    • Post Its.
    • Digital Photo Frames.

    Key Features

    • Simple software that lets you text messages.
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    Finger Bobs for cooks Stop Those slippery little suckers popping out of your grasp Get a grip on it.

    By: Thrifty Kitchen
    1

    The Problem

    The problem When hand peeling spuds especially smaller ones I always find they keep slipping from my fingers when im peeling them, especially when you rotate them after removing the first half of the skin and with those tiny ones im always concerned if I might catch my fingers with my French peeler. I know you can buy cooks gloves that might solve this, but you don’t always want to have a full glove on when peeling, you tend to lose a bit of control and feeling.

    The Solution

    The solution Two separate finger Bobs one for the thumb and one for the index finger with mini spikes in them, slip them on like a thimble or gumifinger, they will help grip the food item, also protecting you fingers from any slips of the peeler. Made from a rubber material with tiny stainless pins embedded into the rubber they would fit most fingers being a one size fits all so you could buy more than two. Also might be handy for filleting fish or chicken which can be slimy to handle as well. the second image shown is from wiki, and is for a paper gummifinger bob to show a smaller version idea of size, the opposite side has a flat guide plate for a knife, so when slicing veg, the knife has a guide, as well as offering finger protection it also gives stability as the spikes help hold the veg/fruits more firmly, this would be an advantage to those with poor grip or knfe/cooking skills adding an extra saftey confidence to the cooking process, might also be handy to help teach kids in a safer way.

    Product Comparison

    Key Features

    • simple to use and make
    • Stops things slipping from being gripped in your fingers
    • saftey feature when peeling or cutting things that are slippery
    • better than wearing full gloves
    • cheap to do and dead easy
    • speedy to use
    • Has a flat knife guide on the opposite side, thus finger protection while sliceing,tap chopping,cutting and stability holding veg to cut with spikes
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    A handle that clamps onto the existing handle of valves for propane, acetylene and other gas tanks to monitor the status of the valve.

    By: Bill Lund Wink
    2

    The Problem

    Machine shops, welding shops, farmer's workshops, plumbers, warehouses, hospitals, and many other businesses use tanks of gas for various things like cutting torches, propane powered forklifts and even BBQs. Quite often the hoses fed by the tank valves leak. It's not at all uncommon to come to work in the morning and discover all the gas has leaked out of the tank over night because you forgot to turn off the valve on the welding tank, forklift, etc. Then you have to hassle with getting a tank filled and the expense of refilling the tanks... which can be quite pricy. Safety is also an issue since often times the flammable gases can collect in low areas and become an explosion hazard.

    The Device

    The device, what I am calling a safety-alert-handle is a valve handle that clamps onto the existing valve handles on oxygen, acetylene, propane, and other gas tank valves. Contained within the handle are a circuit and batteries. When you turn on the gas valve the rotation of the handle turns on a switch and activates the alert app circuit. Turning the valve handle the other direction shuts off the alert circuit. The app can remind you if there are gas valves open just before you leave work for the night, or you can use the app on your phone to check the status any valves you may be worried about. If you are in charge of a warehouse with propane forklifts, or a welding or machine shop etc. you could have your app alert you a few minutes before you leave the facility if any valves are still on. At any time you could check to make sure you remembered to shut off any particular valve. Great for BBQs and motor homes, trailers, and camping equipment too. The savings from one incident could possibly pay for the handle.

    Product Comparison

    • don't know of any other products like it

    Key Features

    • I envision software that would be able to monitor the gas valves and alert you of their status at preset times, or when you make a request from your phone. The device could contain an audio alert within the handle as well. It could beep once a minute during periods when it is on to remind you to shut it off when you finished.
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    Backpack with sitting cushion. The usual used as a backpack cover. When you open the bag, cushion changed. Protect your child's precious hip

    By: CHAKHAN Other
    1

    The Description

    Backpack with sitting cushion. The usual used as a backpack cover. When you open the bag, cushion changed. Protect your child's precious hip.

    The Customer

    Parents, Children

    Product Comparison

    • Could not be found.

    Key Features

    • Backpack with sitting cushion
    • The usual used as a backpack cover.
    • When you open the bag, cushion changed.
    • Protect your child's precious hip.
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    • Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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