This bizarre contraption is a urinal that lets guys do their thing, then gives them a place to wash their hands without moving a step.

My first reaction on seeing this was "eeew, that's gross", but the more you think about it, the more it seems to make sense.

The dirty sink water is used to flush the urinal, so the treehuggers will like the way it saves water. It also takes up a lot less room than a separate sink and urinal, so they can fit more into a small bathroom reducing the waiting times.

Because the sink is right there, it might also encourage the less hygienically inclined to wash up. Or shoot for the sink instead... but as george Castanza says... "It's all pipes! What's the difference!"

Yeongwoo Kim's Eco Urinal concept won a 2010 iF Concept Design Award from International Forum Design.

Keep those ideas and inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

*facepalm* what ridiculous idea will they think up next for cars... a car bra? Oh wait, they did? Okay... how about testicles? They did that too? So they have eyelashes, a bra and testicles... They're turning cars into drag queens! How about some earings for the side mirrors?

I'm a little worried about the trophy wife in the third picture slamming a half bottle of wine before climbing in her compensation wagon and going on a killing spree.

Carlashes are eyelashes for your car (to compliment the thong). They're $25/pair (plus an extra $20 if you want crystal-stud "eyeliner"), and aimed at the women who already have enough trouble driving without constantly wondering if everybody is noticing how cute their car looks. Completely unacceptable. That said, somebody's about to have the prettiest Explorer in Los Angeles!

Here's a bunch more pictures in case you're actually wondering if Carlashes are right for you (no, they're not).

 

 

Classy! If your husband or boyfriend has those tailgate nutsacks, then you probably totally want these for your car. I bet you have a tweety bird tattoo too.

Keep those ideas and inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Keychain-sized “multi-tools” have been popular for some time now, but never one that masquerades as an actual key. The KeyTool  ($10) is so small that it fits over most standard keys, offering a screwdriver, bottle opener, wire cutter, tweezers, finger nail cleaner, and nail file, all contained within a strong stainless steel sheath. Great for impromptu handyman work, or for carrying a host of tools onto a flight without getting harassed by the TSA.

 

Master Lock Speed Dial

Numbers? We don’t need no stinking numbers! World famous Master Lock presents a gesture-based security version of their classic they call “Master Lock Speed Dial”  ($13). The Speed Dial retains the looks of Master's traditional combination locks, but uses an analog nub-style rocker to open using a sequence of up, down, left, and right movements. Hmm… up, down, left, right? Why’s that sound so familiar..?

 

Keep those ideas and inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

 

Sometimes an idea is just so simple it's brilliant. i think this is one of those. These ice cream cone balloons are marvelous in their simplicity. A little craft paper and some helium-filled balloons and you've got an instant centerpiece for a Birthday Party, Baby Shower or Uncle Ed's Funeral Wake.

What you will need:

    * Large sheets of thick paper like card stock
    * Round Blown-up Balloons preferably in pastel colors - one for each decoration
    * Clear Tape
    * Small children (2-7 years old are ideal, set the oven to 425°F/ 218°C)

Directions:

1. Really? You need directions? COME ON!! It's a ballooon stuck on a cone of card!

Is it sad that I would do this for myself as living room decor? ;)

Ok, so not technically an invention to save the world, but I bet you never thought of it.

Keep those ideas and inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

With roughly 1/5th of Pakistan underwater, getting safe and readily available water to the 20 million people affected by the flooding is a Herculean task. Worldwide, almost 1 billion people have no access to safe drinking water, and contaminated water kills more people worldwide than all forms of violence combined. Seeking to provide a solution to this problem, South African researchers have created a water-purifying nanotech tea bag that costs half a cent. Portable, instantly effective and with no chance of recontamination, the tea bag sounds like the best idea since sliced bread. 

Here’s how the nanotech teabag works: it combines ultra-thin nanoscale fibers to filter harmful contaminants, while grains of activated carbon to kill bacteria. Simply put the tea bag in the neck of a water bottle and drink the water through it.

Marelize Botes, a microbiology researcher at South Africa’s Stellenbosch University says “The nanofibres will disintegrate in liquids after a few days and will have no environmental impact. The raw materials of the tea-bag filter are not toxic to humans.”

Even at half an American cent, the tea bag may be too expensive for the world’s poorest to afford — but that’s what NGOs are for, right?

Elegant. Simple. Effective. Involves cool technology. Saves lives.

This is science at it's most awesome.

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

The time between the wars – the Great War and WW2 was one of great loss and uncertainty, but also one of invention, creativity and new ideas. The horrors of WWI shattered the belief that progress would continue and reason would prevail. New ideas and patterns of life developed in the 1920′s and in the way that people looked at the world.

The fast pace of technology in the 20′s brought us the lie detector, the traffic signal, bubble gum and Penicillin. An all-electronic moving-image television system somewhat similar to that used today was invented and demonstrated in 1929.

The 30′s were no less invention-intensive bringing us the jet engine, helicopter, tea bags, sticky tape, ballpoint pen and the first photocopier.

However, somewhere between these great world-changing inventions there were some fun and sometimes even hilarious inventions the world has forgotten. I especially like the police revolver with the camera. That should be standard issue today. We’d have a video camera that started recording once the revolver was drawn which would go a long way to exonerating a police officer in the event of a disputed shooting.

It’s a bumper crop of Vintage Danni for your enjoyment.

Revolver Camera (New York, 1938)

 

Colt 38 carrying a small camera that automatically takes a picture when you pull the trigger. At the left: six pictures taken by the camera.

Bike Tyre Used As Swimming Aid (Germany, 1925)

A group of youngsters tied a bike tyre around the body as a swimming aid.

One Wheel Motorcycle (1931)

One wheel motorcycle (invented by Italian M. Goventosa de Udine). Maximum speed: 150 kilometers per hour ( 93 Mph).

Amphibious Bike ‘Cyclomer’ (Paris, 1932)

The Cyclomer, a bicycle on land and water can ride with a load of 120 pounds.

All Terrain Car (England, 1936)

All terrain car able to descend slopes up to 65 degrees.

Radio Pram (USA, 1921)

Pram provided with a radio, including antenna and loudspeaker, to keep the baby quiet.

Radio hat (USA, 1931)

Portable radio in a straw hat, made by an American inventor. (Is that a giant spliff?)

Bulletproof Glass (New York, 1931)

Bulletproof glass, demonstration by the best rifle man of the New York police, 1931.

Extensible Caravan (France, 1934)

Extensible caravan, built by a French engineer.

Piano For The Bedridden (UK, 1935)

Piano especially designed for people who are confined to bed.

Glasses For Reading In Bed (England, 1936)

Hamblin glasses. A pair of spectacles especially designed for reading in bed.

Electrically Heated Jacket (USA, 1932)

Electrically heated vest, developed for the traffic police in the United States. The power is supplied by electric contacts in the street.

Car With Shovel For Pedestrians (Paris, 1924)

Kind of shovel on a car. Purpose: reducing the number of casualties among pedestrians.

Early GPS (1932)

Sort of TomTom, early tripmaster. Works using rolling key map. The map passes the screen in a tempo that depends on the speed of the car.

Folding Emergency Bridge (Netherlands, 1926)

Folding bridge for emergencies, invented by L. Deth can easily be transported on a handcart.

Faxed Newspaper (1938)

In 1938 the first wireless newspaper was sent from WOR radiostation in New York. Photo shows children reading the children’s page of a Missouri paper.

Face Protection From Snowstorms (Canada, 1939)

Used to protect ones face from snowstorms. Canada, Montreal, 1939.

Gas War Resistant Pram (England, Hextable, 1938)

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and (especially if it's a BMW motorbike) I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

I really didn't realize how many calories and fat grams are in raw walnuts! Wow!

Dieting just got much easier — or maybe it got harder? The Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale will tell you the exact nutritional value of anything you put on top of it, leaving nothing to mystery. And not giving you any excuse to fudge how many calories you think might be in a handful of M&Ms. The device uses a database of 2,000 common foods, and has space for 99 programmable foods as well. It can track your calorie intake and break down your nutritional intake for the day – handy for anyone on a strict low-sodium or low-cholesterol diet.

You can pick up this bad boy for $50 at the Sharper Image. Yes, that means you can pick up a “back massager” while you’re there. Which will make you feel better about not eating that handful of M&Ms.

With the Perfect Portions Digital Food Scale, you can quickly discover the sugar grams in your candy, the fiber in your cereal or the sodium in your crackers. This nutrition food scale makes a great support tool for anyone making healthy choices and tracks your total daily intake.

• Digital nutrition scale tracks carbs, calories, sugar, sodium and fiber
• Track your total daily intake
• Nutritional food scale has a database of 2,000 foods
• Add 99 custom foods to the digital food scale
• Easy to clean, stylish glass design
• Small, just over 9” x 6” in size

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and (especially if it's a BMW motorbike) I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Fires: they burn houses down and ruin lives. But they also make fireworks work. smores smore and pipes smoke. OH THE DICHOTOMY! But what's a fire department to do when they get a rush-hour call that a child has set a recycling bin full of his sister's Barbies ablaze and the fire has spread to the neighbor's yard? Order pizza and crack a cold one? I think not...

The City of Liverpool in England has come up with a novel solution, and is testing a couple of specially equipped firefighting motorcycles. The bikes can be deployed when a full response from a fleet of full-sized engines isn't required, such as small car fires or so-called 'anti-social' fires.

The bikes will carry both a tank of water, and a supply of fire extinguishing foam, and the riders will wear special suits that are designed to work for both riding and firefighting.

Smart thinking, Liverpool. I'm almost tempted to move back home. Whoa whoa whoa -- I said almost. Call me when there's a firefighting jetpack.

Ok, Ok, Singapore has had them since 1998... that still doesn't beat Liverpool.

• Most successful football team in england
• Most successful band of all time
• City of culture
• World heritage site
• The 3 Graces (The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building)
• Best looking ladies in the UK
• And now, FIRE MOTORBIKES!

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and (especially if it's a BMW motorbike) I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Sandy and Danni could have used one of these when they got friendly, down in the sa-a-a-a-nd.

A beach umbrella, sun tent, rain shelter, and more all in one, the SKLZ Sport-Brella gives you instant portable protection from the elements regardless of your activity. The Sport-Brella looks somewhat like a traditional beach shelter/umbrella, with a large canopy that shields an entire family or team while they lounge on the beach or hang out on the soccer sidelines. The similarities end there, however, as the Sport-Brella sets up in just three seconds. As a result, you don’t have to deal with finicky stakes or willowy tarps should a rainstorm roll in without notice. Just pop open the umbrella and you’re set.

Check out the Amazon video after the jump.

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

 

Fed up of frantically thumbing through cook books while your goulash explodes? Or coating your keyboard in baked beans and bolognese while Photoshop loads? Fear not! Instead the good folks at Suck UK have moved the help to the place you’re supposed to wipe your dirty hands!

The Apron is full of useful information. Guide includes: numeric conversions, cooking times for vegetables, roasting times for birds, freezing instructions, defrosting times, a cooking glossary and more!

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~