Inventions
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Calamete Fork Makes Spaghetti Eating Faster
Posted on 22 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 136 views
The spork was an awesome invention because it combines two utensils, saving countless amounts of dollars for cafeteria buyers everywhere who can save by not overbuying on spoons or forks. This utensil invention serves a different purpose but is just as clever. The calamete (ka-la-may-tay) makes spaghetti eating faster because it’s designed to easily twirl and scoop spaghetti before you lift it to your mouth. And even though it looks a little like a dental tool (rusted this thing would be outright scary looking), I’d buy some just to satisfy my pasta needs that much faster while using the calamete.
Rubik’s Mirror Blocks: Better Than The Cube
Posted on 24 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 66 views
Rubik is at it again with Mirror Blocks. Now I’m a huge fan of the Rubik’s Cube even though I can’t solve it but this new toy is pretty sweet. Not only does the toy second as a way to see if you missed any spots shaving in the morning, but it seems to me like it would be more difficult than just matching colors.
I’m not really sure how the blocks even turn since they’re different sizes but it hurts my brain too much to think about it. I’ll let Mr. Rubik figure out the arthritic while I stare in awe at this awesome video:
Motion Sensored Faucet Let’s You Control the Water Temperature
Posted on 02 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 114 views
We all love the motion sensored faucets that are getting installed in more and more in public bathrooms these days. The one thing they can’t really do is let you control the temperature of the water. The hidden Tap Faucet is different in that the water temperature is controlled by where your hands are in relation to the slot. Just like a regular faucet we have the hot on the left and the cold on the right. For more information on this cool invention, check out Engadget.
Rock Around The Clock With Lexon
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 79 views
Technically, this one is more of an innovation than an invention but it’s definetly worth checking out. The concept of the Lexon Around Clock is pretty simple. The clock rotates twelve hours a day and the red wire sits stationary and tells you the current time. See when this photo was taken it was 10:45ish. They come in your choice of white or black colors and you can buy them here.
Revolve Power Strip Design Revolves!
Posted on 09 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 87 views
Nothing worse then plugging a power cord into a strip only to get a glimpse of how your wire management is not working out. Being too lazy to fix it you just plug away adding to the tangled mess. Just me? Well this power strip design is set up so that each individual power outlet rotates 360 degrees, untangling any wire that tries to get tangled. When can we see this in stores? Bravo!
Check out Yanko Design for more.
Amazing Car Jack balloon
Posted on 09 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Inventions | 56 views
This is one of those I should have thought of that! inventions. Using all the resources available when a person has a flat tire, the exhaust air jack uses exhaust coming from the tailpipe of your car to blow up a balloon that will lift the car from the side. I would feel safer changing a tire with something like this over a standard jack because I’d be more comfortable with the larger radius holding up the car in hopes it would be less likely to fall on me. Nice job! Where can we buy one? Here.
