Top products from r/Inventions
We found 21 product mentions on r/Inventions. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
2. Plasticover Sticky Floor Protection Clean Room Mats, 24" Wide by 36" Long, White, 30 Sheets per Mat (Pack of 2)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Stop dirt before it enters your home or job siteWorks great for drywall dust, sawdust and metal shavingsPeel off dirty sheets to reveal a one sheet ready to trap more dirtMeasures 36-inches length by 24-inches width
3. Clip Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 4.1, 8GB Lossless Sound Music Player with FM Radio Voice Recorder Video Earphones for Running, Support up to 128GB(Black)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
【Upgraded Bluetooth 4.1 & HiFi Sound Quality】The mp3 player with Bluetooth 4.1 technology with professional noise reduction chip, reduce noise and providing clear sound. Faster connection with your Bluetooth headphones and speaker within 10 meters. Audio format supported: MP3/ WMA/ APE / FLAC / ...
4. Nine to Nine 3.5mm Stereo Jack Panel Mount Connector Pack of 10
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3.5mm metal chassis stereo jackMounts in 1/4 inch holeLow cost alternative for DIY project boxes requiring 1/8" jacksWorks well with inexpensive amplifier projects requiring a jack
5. Electronics-Salon 100 to 1M ohm 3296 Multiturn Trimmer Potentiometers Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
100 to 1M ohm 3296 Type Precision Multiturn(28+-3 Turns) TrimmingPotentiometers Assorted Kit.Packed in a plastic box.10 values, total 40 PCS ( each 4 PCS ).100% new. RoHS Compliant
6. Hot Football Soccer Shoot Goal Style Urinal Screen Mat For Hotel Home Brand New
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Material: PVCSize: mat 19.8*18.3*0.1cm, goal 5.8*6cm, soccer diameter 1.5cmQty: 1 set contains Mat X1, Goal X1, Soccer X1Condition: 100% new
7. Shells Version 2 White 22LB Powerful Heavy Duty Vacuum Suction Cups Hooks Hangers Ideal For Home, Work And Travel-- 4 Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
About Shells: concentrate on providing various reliable quality consumer goods with affordable priceWith strong inner thread lock and high quality natural soft suction rubber could holds up to 22LB.Reusable and waterproof desig.easy to remove, no tools required.Works great on smooth non-porous surfa...
8. 3M 3430 White Micro Prismatic Sheeting Reflective Tape, 0.875" x 5 yd, 1 roll
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Improved daytime and nighttime performanceDurable and reliable performanceReflective Safety TapeManufactured with improved environmental processesEngineer grade Prism Tape
9. AIRHEAD SUP Suction Cup Tie Downs, 2 pk.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Thousands of uses for the Airhead SUP Suction Cup tie downsThese suction cups stick to smooth fiberglass surfaces like glass, boats, SUPs, cars and campersThey are activated and deactivated with a mechanical level to ensure they stick when you want them toIncludes versatile, Duraflex wide gate sprin...
10. Fein ASCM 18 C 4 speed Drill/Drivers, 18 Volt
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Bit holder reduces the length and weight of the drill/driver, 7.0 oz. less weightChuck with spindle-stop, Allows to open and close the chuck with only one handCarbide clamping jaws, Fixes the drill shaft securely even by highest torques
11. Smooth Cast 65D Liquid Plastic Casting Resin - Trial Unit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
unique gradual cure profile that makes it ideal for rotational casting applications ("roto-cast") in a machine or by hand.Low-cost semi-rigid urethane casting resinLow viscosity for minimal bubble entrapmentSemi-rigid plastic has good impact and abrasion resistanceVibrant colors are possible by addi...
12. Keystone KSTAD70B 70 Pt. Dehumidifier
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Room dehumidifier removes up to 70 pints of moisture from the air per dayDesigned to dehumidify a room up to 4500 square feetElectronic controls with LED Display and 24-hour timerAuto-restart saves your settings during a power outageSettings include Normal, Turbo and Auto-Defrost
13. Rapid Ramen Cooker | Microwave Ramen in 3 Minutes | Perfect for Dorm, Small Kitchen, or Office | Dishwasher-Safe, Microwaveable, BPA-Free (Black 2 Pack)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
EASY MEALS -- A healthier and faster way to cook ramen noodles! For days when you need a quick meal, the Rapid Ramen Cooker makes your favorite brand of ramen in just 2 to 3 minutes with half the sodiumTOP NOTCH TOOL - It’s an essential for college student dorms or busy adults with hungry kids. Yo...
14. 3-PK :: DenTrust 3-Sided Toothbrush :: Easily Brush Better :: Clinically Proven Results :: Fast, Easy & More Effective for The Whole Family :: Adults, Children, Special Needs, Autism ::
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
The only 3- sided toothbrush made in USA, exclusively made in 1 piece. BEWARE of the IMITATIONS with pop off bristles.Assures gum line cleaning. Quick and complete brushing. Better cleaning in less time. The expansion pleats adjust to different tooth widths and massage your gum line.Buy the best. Of...
16. Electric Bell
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Operates on 3- to 6-V DC battery or 6- to 10-V AC transformerThe coils and terminals are enclosed under a snap-on metal cover.From our beginnings in 1927, Carolina Biological Supply Company has grown to become a leading supplier of science teaching materials for all levels of education. Today, from ...
17. Maddak Plastic Hydrant Water Bottle, 1-Liter (745820000)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Provides instant and independent access to fluids at all timesLong tube with mouthpiece comes with a convenient clothing clipMetric markings on the outside allow for easy and accurate monitoring of fluid intakeHolds 1 liter of liquidBottle and lid are dishwasher safe and BPA free
18. NEW STYLE Grinders | Best Herb & Spice Grinder With Pollen Catcher | Spice Mill With Mini Spatula | Shredder & Crusher | 4-Piece | 2.2" Inch | Silver
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
#1 TRUSTED GRINDER - NEW STYLE Grinder 4-Piece 2.2" Inch Herb Grinders Feature Razor-Sharp Teeth That Will Smoothly Slice And Shred Your Herb With Every Turn! Get The Perfect Grind That Thousands Of Our Happy Customers Love!INCREDIBLE QUALITY - Scratch Resistant, Rust Proof, Premium Quality Metal En...
19. Honeywell Home RCWL105A1003/N Plug-in Wireless Doorbell / Door Chime and Push Button
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Wireless, plug-in power supplyFlashing light with audio alert indicators3 chime tunes16-codes available to prevent interference from other users100-foot operating range
20. Electric Battery Powered Aluminum Pollen Herb Sipce Tobacco Hand Held Grinder, Color May Very
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Made with CNC Aluminum for enhanced quality.THREE AAA BATTERIES INCLUDED WITH EVERY PURCHASE!Just turn this grinder on watch it grind! No more manual grinding!Sharp blades are powered with a super fast motor for superior grinding!SAME DAY SHIPPING!
I do not think leds are practical for sockets. I'v used glow in the dark paint (search term: photoluminescent) on various things. I had to buy the expensive stuff you probably won't find in stores, and the bottles are bright enough to navigate a messy room or even read by. I could imagine a small groove near the base of the socket fitted with a plastic glow ring.
I'm thinking the most reasonable product would be a thin strip of Micro Prismatic Reflective tape sold to customers who apply it to their own sockets. 3m makes some of the highest rated on amazon and I'm guessing you could find a durable tape with a strong adhesive.
You would have to have a flashlight, which I'm guessing someone who would need a solution to this problem is going to have. It would be about as bright as a white reflective traffic sign, but I think the 3m stuff is brighter.
The benefits would be no need for expensive design/manufacturing, customers who prefer high end snap-on stuff or others with harbor freight can both use them and you don't have to worry about precision manufacturing. Its a simple and inexpensive product, easy to package and market. You could also sell as multi purpose to put on tools and whatever else people drop in the dark. Just wanna make it possible to apply the tape without covering the size markings on the socket.
That being said the very brightest glow in the dark stuff is really cool I'v put on everything. I painted the back of my laptop so when the lights are of there's a little design on it. Put some on flashlights so i can find them in the dark. Fully charged it is about as bright as a glow stick. You can get various colors but due to some kinda limitation green can be made quite a bit brighter than other colors and lasts longer also (technically 24 hr. but probably only several hours being pretty bright).
Ohh, if anyone buys some from the link I just gave you ya might wanna get the oil or solvent based paints depending on what you will use it for. The water based dries a little rubbery and needs a certain type of surface to stick well (no smooth metal). You could get the pure pigment (it's like fairy dust) and mix it with clear high strenth glue (i think many epoxys absorb UV so they may not work well). Also applying fingernail polish or a clear gloss on top will protect it and smooth out the surface, the brightest pigments use larger (crystals?) and almost feels like sand mixed with paint.
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Yes, you got it... Anything that doesn't scream "remember how crappy I was at holding up your little stain glass thing ten years ago?" even if there is no actual engineering benefit. Something like this: Shells® Version 2 White 22LB Powerful Heavy Duty Vacuum Suction Cups Hooks Hangers Ideal For Home, Work And Travel-- 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAZIG6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.4g1xbTCVCME5 or WUMN Accessories Suction Cup Soap Dish - Stainless Steel For Bathroom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNMMR20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V6g1xbJZ88850 or AIRHEAD AHSUP-A010 SUP Suction Cup Tie Downs (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JS1R3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V5g1xb6TEK2NT
He needs to get a working prototype in hand, get help from a marketer for a sales pitch and get it in front of people from True Temper or Jackson(two of the largest wheel barrow manf). This is not something I would try to bring to market myself, but I would try hard to license this to companies with the infrastructure and retail systems in place already.
This is a great book on the topic by Stephen Key.
To add some more context, you are basically talking about a dehumidifier. These have been around as a commercial appliance for decades and you can bet that the designs are quite well optimized at this point. Your basic calcs should back that idea up.
As one example of a small but efficient unit meant for home use,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEZA018
This is rated to remove (or produce depending on your view point) a maximum of about 33 liters of water per day. That will of course depend on the humidity and temperature of its surroundings, approaching zero in arid locales. The average human needs about 2 liters of water a day to survive.
To accomplish this, it requires 720 Watts of power (or about 1 horsepower). This is partially to run fans to provide the massive throughput of air volume I mentioned earlier, and partially to run a compressor for a refrigeration system. Adding refrigeration means you can reduce your 'exhaust' temperature and extract essentially all of the water present in the air.
So again, this is something that is definitely possible, but requires on the order of 10-100W of power. Workable for a stationary unit plugged into the wall, borderline feasible for stationary 'off the grid' applications, and all but impossible for portable units.
The first rule of invention: "Thermodynamics is a cruel mistress".
Weed whips run at anywhere from idle at around 3,000rpm and run at 8,000-10,000+ RPM (with load)
Now keep in mind these next specs for the cordless drills are speeds without load.
Milwaukee Cordless 18v Drill 2250rpm - $130.00 (bare tool) + $60 for a battery ($190)
Fein ASCM 18 C 4 speed Drill 18v - 3850rpm -$437.50 on Amazon. (with 5Ah battery)
Where for $279.99 you could just buy a super nice weed whip
I understand that this invention would be based around the fact that you would already own the drill. However, I am pointing out the difference in RPMs for the cost. The kind of person intested in this invention probably has a black & decker or craftsman drill and will not reach more than 2,000 rpm without a load.
I HATE cleaning the toilet so I was thinking of ways to make it easier. This is my first attempt at solving that issue.
I remember when I played basketball in high school, we had a sticky board/mat in front of the scorer's table where we would wipe our feet before checking into the game. When the sticky mat got too dirty, you simply peeled off a layer and had a fresh pad to wipe your feet on. So I thought, why not apply that idea to a toilet bowl? The main problem I already see is the sheer number of available toilets and sizes and I need to find a way to have the sticky pad cover the inside of the bowl as well, not just the top. But hey, it's a first run!
If you zoom in on the picture, you'll see in the top right corner a number 1. There are 30 layers on this pad so even if you ripped off one pad every week, you wouldn't have to clean your toilet for over 6 months!
These are actually designed as a way to wipe your feet off when entering a clean room but they work well for my application. I bought them because they were cheaper than the ones for basketball and I could potentially get 4 trials out of 2 packs since they are so long.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AODUQL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Have you checked out Stephen Key and his book One Simple Idea? I think that'd be a great place to start!
https://www.amazon.com/One-Simple-Idea-Licensing-Goldmine/dp/0071756159
I'd be happy to.
Here are the parts I ordered from Amazon.
Trim Pot
Stereo Jacks
I bought extra jacks and a kit of trim pots so I could try different values, but I ended up using just the 1K. I put the Trim Pot in series with the left speaker for my wife.
This already exists in manual form. I bought some for my autistic son to use, hoping to improve is oral hygiene. The design isn't very effective, unfortunately. Sorry you haven't been successful.
Like this? Clip Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 4.1 8GB Lossless Sound Music Palyer with FM Radio Voice Recorder Video Earphones for Running,Support up to 128GB(Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RTJL3K3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a8wDDbAHW1JJE
It’s hard to improve on this:
Rapid Ramen Cooker - Microwave Instant Ramen Noodles in 3 Minutes (Pack of 2) (Packaging may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QU37TG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h55KDb2RSVMMS
http://www.amazon.com/EasySeat-Elongated/dp/B00729W72G/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1347035874&sr=1-2&keywords=toilet+seat+foot+pedal closest thing I could find, and no where near as effective/efficient. I know the drawing is crap... pedals would be braced to stop lid from slamming, and hold in place until depressed/stepped on again. I've seen built in versions in hospitals and such, but no attachment like this..
http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Battery-Powered-Aluminum-Grinder/dp/B000P15LX0
Ok, someone has made something like it, but not exactly like I was thinking.
Maddak Plastic Hydrant Water Bottle, 1-Liter (745820000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E6ODHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4WUSDb4P27GP5
Give this a shot just buy refill resin and you should be able to reuse the cast.
https://www.amazon.com/Smooth-65D-Liquid-Plastic-Casting/dp/B00E3ZJ9XW
I haven't applied for a patent yet so I won't post my own designs, but let's say it's pretty similar to this product: http://www.amazon.com/Piece-STYLE-Tobacco-Pollen-Grinder/dp/B0023X32MA/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=herb+grinder
Made of aluminum, almost all of them are anodized, and many of them are colored. Prices range from as cheap as this one (around $5) to $60+. Are they all CNC'd? How can they sell them for so cheap if that's the case? Are the ones that are die cast not anodized?
Sad to say, this has been done. https://www.amazon.com/Football-Soccer-Shoot-Urinal-Screen/dp/B00SCJU72C although, not quite as creative as your idea.
You are looking for something like this but free, right?
http://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Electric-Bell/dp/B005Z37XO8
Or ANY doorbell?
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-RCWL105A1003-Plug--Wireless-Button/dp/B001G0MATM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449049956&sr=1-1&keywords=Electric+bell
Or an old fire alarm bell, although voltage may not be as low as u mention
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/fire-alarm-bell