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~

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~

I saw this a while ago in National Geographic but the technology has improved since then to include a dial instead of a syringe to transfer the fluid. In the article a pair was given to a half blind tailor who could not even thread a thread through the eye of a needle. He put the glasses on, adjusted them and instantly went back to working. Holy shit, technology! (Call me when there's a monocle version)

These adaptive-lens eyeglasses were designed by Adlens to correct almost anybody's vision, all with the simple twist of a knob.

How they work: The lenses are hollow, with a plastic sheet stretched across it on the inside. When you twist the dial, fluid pumps in between the sheet and the lens. The fluid is clear and has a high refractive index. The more fluid that pumps in, the more the curvature of the sheet increases, making the lens more powerful.

Adlens markets these glasses for the developing world since things like opthamologists and opticians can be scarce there, but they could be useful in developed countries as well.

For instance: younger people whose eyes may worsen rapidly (I speak from experience) could just get one pair of these babies, negating the need to replace prescription lenses often. I mean, as long as you could tone down that dial (maybe replace it with a slider) and make the specs look at least a little more stylin'. But the question remains: If you turn the knob all the way do you get x-ray vision or just a headache? Hey! You're not wearing any underwear!

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~

Your dog wants a Star Wars costume so choose Yoda, Leia, or Darth Vader. Pairs great with Star Wars baby costumes!

I'm a bit on the fence when it comes to animal costuming. Sometimes, it looks utterly ridiculous and you can practically hear the dog begging for his dignity back. Then there's Abbey, my Wonder Dog, who totally rocks the pink skull & crossbones hoodie and knows she looks fabulous. (You should see her strut around!) But when I put her in a bright pink dog Snuggie, you should have seen her sad little face. It was tragic.

Should you be a fan of dressing up your dog, you have these three fine choices from the Star Wars universe. Doggie Darth is perfect for your evil pooch: you know, the one that only poops in the corner when you're NOT looking. Leia is a fine choice for your little furry princess. And for the dog who is wise beyond his years and full of goodness and light, Yoda is an obvious match. What dog wouldn't want to be a Jedi master? Each costume contains a headpiece, jumpsuit, and attached human arms.

N.B. Keep away from fire (generally not a problem unless you run some sort of dog circus act, in which case Lucas called, he wants his kickback).

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~