Lego man sent to Space
January 26, 2012
Inventions
January 2012 – Two High school students from Toronto launched a Lego man more than 24 kilometers / 15 miles into the stratosphere.
Grade 12 students Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad used a weather balloon to to carry a camera high above the clouds.
They heard about similar projects by students in the United States and Britain that had resulted in amazing footage of near space.
Over a period of a few months they designed a capsule that would carry 4 cameras and the Lego man with parachute into space. The Lego man carried a Canadian flag.
They inserted the cameras into a capsule made of styrofoam, along with a GPS cellphone.
The balloon eventually pops and and it tumbles back to Earth. Ho and Muhammad were able to recover the balloon with the Lego mant intact more than 120km from the launched site.
Programmable Subcutaneous Visible Implant
January 26, 2012
Inventions
This interesting invention from the Interval Research Corporation is an electronic implant beneath the skin surface displaying an image based upon a display signal.
It displays various re-programmable information or decorative patterns beneath the surface of the skin of a person or an animal.
The implant is constructed of a flexible material so as to conform to the skin’s surface. It includes a battery for providing power to the implant.
The subcutaneous implant also includes a receiver for receiving programming information from a user, and a display for displaying the programming information through the skin.
Filed: 7 June 1995
Light Bulb Changer
January 5, 2012
Inventions, Patents
Inventor
Thomas Magdi
Patent Number
US 6,826,983 Bl
Patent Date
7 December 2004
A light bulb changer method and apparatus that contains components that allows for instantly detecting a burned out light, automatically removing the burned out light, and automatically replacing the burned out light with a replacement bulb.
The changer operates without human intervention, and can be assembled from a kit having a light fixture, detecting sensor, removing and replacement hardware.
The kit can allow a consumer to assemble the changer for use as a novelty item, and/or also to be used as a working light fixture, such as a table lamp, and the like.
The changer can also be used as a retrofit for existing light fixtures.
Rain Catcher
December 19, 2011
Inventions, Patents
The Rain Catcher offers an affordable solution to the daily need for fresh and clean drinking water.
The Rain Catcher can be used for humanitarian and military purposes, as well for leisure activities such as camping.
The Rain Catcher was designed in order to cater for every household regardless of their financial status. The Rain Catcher is easy to deploy, safe to use, non toxic and low maintenance.
Invented is based in Africa and realizes the need for clean water.
Invented:
surviving affordable and reliable solutions to expensive problems.
Contact Details for Invented:
E-mail
mjb@invented.co.za
Website
www.invented.co.za
Invented
P.O Box 31498
Fichardtpark
Bloemfontein
Free State
9317
South Africa
Road Buddy
December 13, 2011
Inventions, Patents
The Road Buddy System is for everyone who uses a bicycle, motorcycle or any other road going vehicle to improve safety!
The Road Buddy System is a world first invention.
The Road Buddy RECEIVING UNIT is placed on the inside of your vehicle to warn you of the approach of motorcycles, bicycles and emergency vehicles fitted with a Road Buddy TRANSMITTER.
The Road Buddy system will flash and beep when a motorcycle is within 110m of your position, making you aware of his presence.
The Road Buddy system is motion activated and automatically switches off when no movement is detected for more than 5 seconds.
The Biker Buddy is the transmitting device which you attach on to your motorcycle to warn motorists of your approach.
The Cycle Buddy is the transmitting device which you attach on to your bicycle to warn motorists of your approach.
A battery charger is included in the purchase price for each specific unit.
You can buy all units separately or combine them with a Biker Buddy or Cycle Buddy.
Contact Details for Road Buddy:
Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-Buddy-System/250423795004864
Manufactured by Robert Bosch South Africa
Telephone
+27 11 651 9767
Telefax
+27 11 651 9756
Website
www.roadbuddysystem.com
