May 2005 Articles
Lithia Springs Resident Develops Flavored Pacifier for Children
Inventor: Darlene B
Darlene B. said when her 11-yar old son Cody was born in 1982 she decided she wanted to find a way to “pacify” him. So she began working on a flavored pacifier, an invention she is hoping manufacturers will ultimately license. The product’s patent is pending approval. “I thought of everything, but my husband Milton put everything on paper,” said Ms. B. A homemaker and the mother of Cody and a 16-year old daughter Sad’e, Ms. B said she was not trying to get rich when she invented the product.
Inventive businessman pursuing patent
Inventor: Paul J.
Local resident Paul J. has always been an inventor at heart. Over the years, he said he has compiled a notebook full of ideas for gadgets and tools with a variety of different uses. But it wasn't until Paul began a blueprint for an instrument that was useful in his full-time trade as a self-employed tile-installer and home remodeling specialist in his local areas that he decided to pursue an invention to the very end.
Hopes to Clean Up with Rub-A-Dub Scrub
Inventor: Daniel T & John T
Dan T. had never invented anything in his life or even tried to. Then one day he was taking a bath and began thinking about how difficult it must be for a physically challenged person to clean between their toes or even clean their feet at all. “I started thinking, ‘Wow, this could be difficult if a person had, say arthritis or some other physical ailment that limited their ability to stretch and extend themselves,” the 48-year-old family man recalled. “So I got to thinking of something that I could invent that would solve the problem.” The result is the “Rub-A-Dub-Scrub,”
Revolutionizes Boat Transmissions.
Inventor: Craig P & Lucia P
Inboard motor boat transmissions certainly take on a good deal of wear and tear over time. There is a particular problem with the lower unit, where the grinding of gears is commonplace. Additionally, there is a requirement that the inboard motor of the boat be in a particular location, thereby sometimes causing limitations in terms of space. With these issues in mind, inventors Craig and Lucia P. of Louisiana have developed a new invention.
Out of Adversity comes Invention for his town
Inventor: Norman J, Jr.
A job loss can be catastrophic for a person with a wife and two children. But for Norman J. it was inspirational. Having been laid off from his airplane mechanic position by Northwest Airlines in 2003, but unwilling to let a poor economy stifle his work ethic, he developed a project that he says will transform oil changes for cars. His invention: an environmentally friendly, re-usable oil filter that will save on natural resources. That’s about all he says he can divulge at this point because the project is still in the patent process.
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Inventor: Grady Russell C. Jr.
G. R. C. Jr. has invented a new product called the Rolla Bait. The fishing aid offers a variety of benefits to anglers by reducing tangles, saving bait and protecting the knot.
Three Brothers Create a New Invention
Inventor: Jeremy H & Timothy H
A trio of brothers worked hard and used their creativity and strong family values to succeed in different projects they have set out to do. Jeremy, 30, Nikiel, 29, and Timothy H.., 22 from Englewood come from a family-oriented home where creativity was encouraged. They recently joined forces to develop a product called “Um Pack,” which is a personal accessory that the trio claims will make people’s lives a little easier. It will allow people to carry multiple items in one pack without limiting their movement, especially those with a “busy lifestyle.”
Under Wraps-School Leader, Inventor Unveils Braiding Machine
Inventor: Gwendolyn W
As a former classroom teacher, Gwendolyn W. remembers telling students about famous inventors. If things work out as she hopes, her name will someday be mentioned in the same breath as Thomas Edison or Leonardo De Vinci. Mrs. W. is the assistant principle at Garfield School, her alma mater. But in her spare time, she comes up with inventions. “I have so many invention ideas,” she said. “They just pop into my head.” One of them, called Flexible Braids, is being shopped around for potential manufacturers.
Inventors Give Dogs a Breath of Fresh Air
Inventor: Mona B & Lorne Gene J
A couple have invented a product that will give dogs the thrill of hanging their heads out the car window without all the danger. Mona B. and Gene J. have developed the Doggie Breeze, an easy to install apparatus which allows a dog to b left inside a parked vehicle without the worry of heat exhaustion. It also provides the dog with a chance for fresh air without it sticking its head out the window. The Doggie Breeze allows for a free flow of air and an unobstructed view to keep the pet entertained. Mrs. B and Mr. J got the idea for their invention when a couple of canines they knew got into some tough situations due to being in locked cars.
New Invention Helps Your Pet Beat the Heat
Inventor: Mona B & Lorne Gene J
A former Belleville resident is on the verge of marketing his invention that will ensure pets are safe when they’re left alone in vehicles for varying periods of time. Gene J. is now peddling his invention, Doggie Breeze, to various interested manufacturers in the automotive and pet products industry. “It should b commercially available within the next 12 months…I think it will be a big hit worldwide because where there’s heat, dogs and cars, the product will come in useful,” he told The Intelligencer in a telephone interview, Thursday.
Saddle Horn Ashtray Unvieled by Locals.
Inventor: Rhonda Jean N & E. Joy M
Riding a horse can be a lot of fun, as well as a rewarding experience. For those who ride frequently, riding a horse shouldn’t interfere with day-to-day habits. That’s where Rhonda N. and her friend Joy M. may soon be able to help horse riders. Rhonda rides her horses often and she also smokes cigarettes. She needed a place to put her cigarettes when she was finished with them. Along with Joy M. she created the saddle horn ashtray. “I can talk about the reasons why both Joy M. and I invented the saddle horn ashtray,” Rhonda said. The device gives users a place to extinguish and contain cigarettes while riding a horse.
Local Inventor Presents Lawn Care Convenience
Inventor: Larry D. H & Cathy C. H
If it hadn’t been for an injury Larry H. sustained to his neck and arm the ingenious idea to craft a lawn and garden product he created along with his wife Cathy could have very well been another’s fame and fortune. After undergoing major sugery on his right shoulder, Holloway began experiencing difficulty as he strained to tug and pull at the string of a weed trimmer he used for work in his landscaping business. “Don’t get me wrong,” explained Mr. H, who is also the owner of a landscaping company, “I don’t want to benefit from the wealth of this product.”
Inventor Hopes to Set Hook into Patent
Inventor: Dale D. B.
Dale B. is the first to tell you that his attention can drift as he’s sitting on the bank, waiting for a big catfish to take the bait. And that’s lost him his fair share of rods over the years. But the man has remedied that by inventing a product that he hopes will soon become a big seller in the sporting goods industry. Mr. B took his idea and prototype for the “DB Fishing Buddy,” a unique rod holding solution, to Invention Technologies Inc., which is currently marketing the product to potential manufacturers.
Woman invents a device that she hopes will keep children clean and secure in carts
Inventor: Ann B
Watching her grandson climbing out of a shopping cart and chewing on its handle, Ann B. wondered why no one had found a way to keep kids in carts safe from injury and germs. The thought passed soon enough, but as storied kept coming up about children injured falling out of carts and as she kept seeing children wiping their noses and rubbing their hands on the cart, the idea seemed to make more and more sense.
Neccessity: The Mother of Invention "Local neatnick has high hopes for Baggy Buddy"
Inventor: Emma C. H
Think intelligently the next time you throw away that freezer or refrigerator storage bag. That’s what one woman wants people to do-and keep doing, to make her invention a success. “I never expected things to go this far,” says Emma H. of the idea. “My main intention is to make things easier for homemakers.” If you reuse storage bags, then you know how important it is to keep them clean. If you don’t, it isn’t sanitary and could lead to unhealthy conditions. Mrs. H, a retired speech therapist, reuses her bags but always has found it inconvenient to dry them afterward.
Decatur Man's Invention Puts Squeeze on Toothpaste
Inventor: Eugene L. H, Sr.
Husbands and wives who find themselves in frequent spats over the proper way to dispense toothpaste from a tube may find a solution to their dilemma in Decatur resident’s new invention. Eugene H. says he takes dental care very seriously, which may explain his invention Tube Mate, a device that promises to be more effective than merely squeezing the tube. “It will make life easier when people get up in the morning,” Mr. H said. “It will alleviate actually having to even look for the toothpaste because it would be in a stationary unit.” Mr. H said the invention could be considered an appliance, but cannot give further details until the product is licensed.
Woodworker 'saw' solution in invention
Inventor: Eddie I
Eddie I. has been in the carpentry and construction business for many years now, and has spent enough time on job sites to find workarounds and new solutions to the various challenges and complications that arise. “I have always made tools and gadgets for my construction company,
More Convenience With Saw Blades.
Inventor: Eddie I
If you work in construction, the last thing that you want to deal with is a set back. It’s frustrating and can take away valuable time from getting the job done. Eddie I. was working at a construction site and, after breaking several saw blades, knew there had to be a better way. That’s why he created Re-use Sawzall Blades. This great new product enables users to repair and reuse saw blades if they are broken.
Inventor Seeking Manufaturer For His Invention
Inventor: Eddie I
A man is looking for someone to manufacture a tool heclaims will enable carpenters to reuse broken Sawzall blades. Eddie I. said he labored “many years” designing his equipment. A contractor with his own construction company, Mr. I said he developed the gadget after breaking several saw blades himself
Invention Announced
Inventor: Lambert G
The TP Dispenser is Lambert G's new invention. The local resident wanted to invent a device that would provide users with convenience and ease when installing a common bathroom product. Individuals will now be able install a roll of toilet paper without difficulty. This device saves time and frustration, and is unique in its kind.
Resident's Invention Designed to Fit Each Shopper's Needs
Inventor: Joseph K
From sleeping on park benches to possibly being on his way to making millions, first-time inventor Joe K. certainly appears to be making quite a turnaround in his life. Armed with more than 15 years of retail experience and the support of his fiancée, Kelly is hoping his idea will sweep the nation and offer shoppers a more pleasurable and comfort shopping experience.