OregonLive.com:
Casey Hopkins didn't have the cash to launch his sleek aluminum iPhone dock, but his friend had a nice camera. They made a video, then uploaded it to Kickstarter.com.
A month later, he's raised more...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus:
Bradford engineer Andrew Nichols is on his way to Parliament with a novel idea on how to stop sewers causing a stink.
The 25-year-old, who is a research engineer at Bradford...
USA TODAY:
John Joseph Houghtaling, the inventor of the "Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed," which brought weary travelers 15 minutes of "tingling relaxation and ease" for a quarter in hotel rooms across America, has died. He was...
In this episode, Rich Whittle talks with Leigh Woods about how she was able to bring her idea,
the Mumoocie sleep pillow to market.
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Dothan Eagle:
Thirty years ago, Travis Perry watched as guitar students of all ages became frustrated during lessons. Many would give up within 60 days – a time Perry calls the “two-month hump.â€
Perry eventually stopped teaching...
Put down your Monopoly counters and pack up your Cluedo pieces because a new board game has arrived in Wokingham.
The Wokingham Times reports that entrepreneur Phil Annets revealed his first toy venture, Whirred Play, last...
CNBC:
For whatever reason, there aren't many restrooms on the golf course. And, when you get to a certain age, you really can't wait 18 holes.
Dr. Floyd Seskin, a urologist in the Miami area, said guys...
Mail Online:
Now the Etch-a-Sketch, that beloved toy which started life in the 1960s and amused children for the next three decades, is coming back - thanks to the help of the iPad.
Inventor Ari Krupnik has...
Their shoe is not on the market yet, but if students at A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School have their way, it will be in the near future, reports The Augusta Chronicle.
Step It...
Timothy Dahlin thought he had the next "As Seen" product, but left the room quite disappointed when his idea was rejected. His creation, the Ice Chest Cooler Label, sticks to coolers and people write...
A 23 year old British inventor, Emily Cummins, has been named among the most outstanding top 10 young people in the world reports Mail Online.
is receiving two major honours for her inventions which include...
South Coast Register:
Mike Ware enjoys socializing at hotels and drinking a cold beer - no doubt a joy shared by millions of thirsty patrons around the world.
Most beer drinkers would be familiar with disposable...
For those that feel cremation just isn't enough, there is always resomation. While it's not quite legal in most places the inventor, Sandy Sullivan, hopes that will change soon, says The Daily Record.
His device...
Women love fashion, and its impossible not to love a piece of fashion that will stay in place. That is the idea behind Tyz Scarves. You can always tie a regular scarf around...
Inventors Digest:
When you walk into Joe Casale's design studio, one of the first things you notice is a bulletin board filled with sketches.
“When I get an idea for a new product, I do a concept...
After John Sprange's father developed Alzheimer’s, he couldn't help but wonder if there was some way he could help fight to maintain some of his memories. When his father went into a home,...
Seven weeks ago, Dwight Richards stood in a coat and tie at a busy Stockton intersection displaying a placard advising he needed a job, reports Recordnet.com.
Wednesday night, he held up another oversized piece of paper,...
Popular Science:
Humans are not very efficient. When we walk, we waste close to 20 watts of energy per second. Instead of turning all calories into lift or forward motion, we turn most of...
MarketWatch:
A project that began in response to a lumpy bowl of Malt-O-Meal is now, after nearly a decade of tinkering in his spare time, ready to hit the market.
"I wanted to find a...
WSJ:
From floodgates for homeowners to “diapers” for absorbing storm waters, they’ve come up with ways to tackle the problems brought on by tornados and other major events—including, of course, Hurricane Irene.
“Often large disruptions...
