October 2005 Articles
Local Handyman’s Invention Makes Work Easier
Invented by: Mark P.
The idea came to him 30 feet in the air, precariously balanced on a ladder with a paint can in one hand and brush in the other. It suddenly struck handyman Mark P. that he needed some way to safely reach his supplies. All of a sudden, the concept for the Ladder Platform was born.
Invention keeps paint off areas where it doesn’t belong
Invented by: Travis K.
A painter named Travis K. invented a useful new product that keeps paint off areas where it doesn’t belong.
NEW INVENTIONS HELPS IN A JAM
Invented by: Kevin J. C.Sr.
New ideas can come from the most unexpected places.
For Kevin C., Sr., it was a courier van stuck on an icy incline that set off the proverbial light bulb.
ALPHA engine invention goes worldwide
Invented by: Joey B.
In February, the St. Clair Times featured Joey B. - a man with an idea for an alternative power source. At that time, the idea was just fledging and Joey was looking to take the next step. Now he has found what he needs and the ALPHA engine is to be introduced to the world.
Electrician’s invention could save time, prevent injuries
Invented by: Daniel L. N.
When local hardware stores or home improvement stores come out with a new tool – a base puller – most of us won’t notice. Unless we work in a hardware store or we’re electricians who install lights in parking lots.
Doggies travel in style with new invention
Invented by: Mona B. & Lorne G. J.
Head out the window, air in his face, drool blowing all over, dogs seem so happy in the car. While they may be happy, it is important for pet owners to consider whether they are safe or not. With this in mind, Mona B. and Gene J. developed a product called the Doggie Breeze.
Local Woman Invents Turkey Dunker
Invented by: Debbi G.
One thing that many people have started enjoying is deep-frying turkeys, whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other meal. Debbi L. was inspired to create her invention, the Turkey Dunker, when she realized how dangerous it is for an individual to drop a turkey into hot grease without assistance.
Get in your home quickly with new product developed by Jesse L.
Invented by: Jesse L. L.
One thing that many people have started enjoying is deep-frying turkeys, whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other meal. Debbi L. was inspired to create her invention, the Turkey Dunker, when she realized how dangerous it is for an individual to drop a turkey into hot grease without assistance.
Inventors try to find market: Florida firm helping pair march their ideas with manufacturers
Invented by: Jackie C. & Kimberly C.
Ronald F. conceived his invention after losing both legs to diabetes. Jackie C. came up with his after being disabled by a foundry accident. The two residents look to market their ideas with the help of Invention Technologies Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
I’m no crash test dummy
Invented by: Paul W.
Ontario introduced a new booster seat law on September 1st, designed to protect young passengers from death or serious injury while riding in motor vehicles.
Booster seats are required for children
Woman Invents Hygiene Product
Invented by: Janice S.
Janice S. has invented a hygiene product, the Comfort Maxi Pad. This original items now being made available for licensing to manufacturers interested in product developed in the personal products industry.
Business Shorts
Invented by: Wayne V.
Wayne V- recently developed the “After Glow Light,” which is available for licensing through Invention Technologies, Coral Gables, Fla.
Professor See Future in the Cards
Invented by: Lyndon W.
During his 40 years as a math professor, Lyndon W. used an extra big computer screen to teach classes. He used textbooks printed on huge sheets with large print.
Invention May Make Use of Trouble Light Easier
Invented by: Edward S. B.
Edward Stephen B. was working on his car one day and found it difficult to provide the appropriate lighting for his task. The resident decided to take matters into his own hands and developed the “trouble light holder stand” specifically to maximize lighting capabilities during a maintenance task.
Bright Idea: Geneseo Inventor Ready to Produce his “Illuminated Window”
Invented by: Mark A. P.
Mark P. came up with a bright idea and he intends to let it shine. Over a decade ago, when he worked for a photo production company, he came up with the idea for a décor product from a project he was working on for the company.
Bump on the skin leads to new invention
Invented by: Jay B.
A bruised shin has turned Jay B. into an inventor. Jay, his wife and two daughters are avid lovers of the outdoors. Some of the happiest times have been spent camping in their travel trailer.
Man Invents patch for Cold Relief
Invented by: Mark Y.
A few years ago, Mark Y. and a friend came onto the scene as inventors of a product that would aid in public safety. That product didn’t go over very well, and Mark feels his latest invention will be much better received. Mark has developed a vapor patch for cold relief.
Man’s Idea May Help Older Drivers
Invented by: Patrick J. G.
Prompted to find a solution for the dangers of racing teenagers, slow-driving senior citizens, and everyone in between driving on the road together, one man had an idea: Why not figure out a way to let drivers know who is behind the wheel of another vehicle?
Local Man Seeks Patent for Invention
Invented by: Richard H. S.
When Richard S. and his wife Judy were faced with a challenge of mobility, he turned the problem into a business opportunity. The mobility problems were the result of Judy’s oxygen tank, which she used after being hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in December 2003.
New Invention Will Have Consumer Flipping Their Wig
Invented by: Melba S.
Wigs are used by variety of people for different reasons. A cumbersome aspect of having one is finding a comfortable place to store it. Many people resort to hanging them on a bed post or some other miscellaneous spot, but this can easily lead to damage.
Local Man Invents New Style Water Jug
Invented by: John A. D.
John D. got fed up with spilling water every time he changed the jug on his water cooler. So he did what many would like to do when something doesn’t work well-he invented a new one. A jug that he thinks will solve the spillage problem.
Man Invents Device for Loading Deer onto ATV”s
Invented by: Anthony B. S.
If you’ve ever read a pulp novel on the American frontier, you know how easy it is to kill and carry a big buck. The buck-skinned hero simply sneaks up on the unwary deer, drops it with a well-placed bullet, then slings the animal over his back and carries it back to camp.
Frances, Jeanne Beget Tree Hugger
Invented by: Timothy R.
Remember those two hurricanes last year that turned your yard into a mocha slushee and how your poor trees toppled without a fight, their root discs tilted grotesquely to the sky?
Residents Create Disposable Medical Needles
Invented by: Steve M. & Yvonne M.
“There has to be a better way,” Steve M. says he thought after watching a nurse accidentally poke herself with a needle after giving him a tetanus shot. At the time, 1978, he was in a hospital following a traffic accident.
Business, People, and Promotions
Invented by: Rosalind H.
Bathrooms have a way of getting disorganized quickly, and that can lead to unsanitary conditions. When Rosalind H. was younger, her mother always had multiple bars of soap in the bathroom.
Pet Owner Becomes Inventor
Invented by: Nicole A.
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Nicole A. can testify to that.
Last year, when one of Nicole’s large dogs was sick, she had to struggle to get the heavy pet to the vet. With her back aching all the next day, she realized the pain could be avoided.