Viewing monthly archive for October 2009

Here it is, the next generation Black n’ Red book….an essential note-taking item for office workers across the country.  Only this one is also a self-defence weapon!  The inventor explains “formed as a memo pad, easily held by a person’s fingers, makes it possible to provide protection from a mugger and also to quickly and easily write a record or a message.”  Shaped for grip, it might not leave them Black n’ Blue, but will allow you to have pen and paper to hand to compose your own Crimewatch reconstruction.  US5823572 Self Defence Weapon with Memo (Nakamats).

Hummmmmmmm……meditation is now being offered in schools, and we’re all advised to take at least ten minutes time out a day.  But sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s difficult to find a quiet place to escape.  Introducing the Meditation Sack.  A sleeping bag for the cross-legged posture….dolphin sounds and incense fragrance optional.  US4330889 Meditation Bag (Driscoll).

The last of the summer sun, and people are making the most of it, cruising about town with the window’s down.  But for those of us worried about suffering from ‘trucker’s tan’ whilst hanging just one arm out the window, here’s an invention just for you.  As the inventor explains, ‘the driver’s enjoyment can be shattered if the drive results in a severe sunburn to the hand or arm’.  So why not cover it up with a full-length one-arm mitten.  Definitely one for Gok Wan!  US5357633 Arm Protective Garment (Rael).

Driver’s are being fined for eating at the wheel, applying make-up and even reading the newspaper, but this inventor seems to think its about time we also had the facility to be able to cook whilst driving!  By replacing the glove compartment with a microwave, there are no limits to what you can rustle up whilst cruising around the M25.  Brings a  whole new meaning to ‘meals on wheels’.  US6060700 Microwave Oven in Dashboard of Motor Vehicle (Perlman).

Now we’ve heard of people flushing the goldfish down the toilet, but hows about having them bobbing about in the cistern?  Introducing…the Aquariass.  According to the inventor “from an aesthetic standpoint, a bathroom toilet fixture is often overlooked”.  So in his bid to make the toilet an attractive item, he’s chucked some “aquatic creatures” in there.  And yes, people are actually buying them!  US5983411 Toilet Tank Aquarium (Demoret).