ANNAVATIONS

76: Food Mood ThermometerGet nervous in that pivotal moment of...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:13:00 -0400

76: Food Mood Thermometer
Get nervous in that pivotal moment of deciding what meal to order? BUT THIS MAY BE MY LAST! My father partially believes this and strategically suggests buffets as much as possible…Sizzler.. .Golden Corral…I digress. Never have food envy again with The Food Mood Meter! This thermometer-style device analyzes what your taste buds crave and mood to determine the most optimum meal for that exact moment and restaurant. Not shown: thermometer changes colors a la mood ring.

75: Time Pressure CapsuleSometimes (i.e. with this very project)...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:33:00 -0400

75: Time Pressure Capsule
Sometimes (i.e. with this very project) I procrastinate….who doesn’t? Imagine how efficient we would be if we just did everything the exact moment we were supposed to do it? Save yourself an enormous amount of time with the Time Pressure Capsule. You can’t leave the capsule until you finish your pre-determined task…in its entirety. The climate is especially designed to mimic a high pressure environment to make you work fast (air, clocks, music) with no phones or time wasting sites allowed. Procrastinators Unite….~~Tomorrow~~ Today!

74: Anti-Gravity FastenerLifting heavy boxes? Lugging suitcases?...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:20:00 -0400

74: Anti-Gravity Fastener
Lifting heavy boxes? Lugging suitcases? Manual labor? Para mio? No way Jose! That’s why you need the Anti-Gravity Fastener. Place the circular device to anything that might cause you one strenuous bead of sweat. It instantly makes things feel weightless, like in the water. Now you can get back to focusing on more important things…like looking good.

73: Two-Button Remote (with Teri Voice Activation)You press On....

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:31:00 -0400

73: Two-Button Remote (with Teri Voice Activation)
You press On. Then TV. Then On again. Umm…Cable? Wait no…Off. Actually…FORGET IT. Even if my life depended on it, I am unable to operate today’s TV remotes. Remotes should be more intuitive! Enter the Two-Button Remote with Teri (a close sister to Siri) Voice Activation. With this remote, On is for turning on the TV, and Off is for turning off the TV - how revolutionary! The rest is voice activated. Want MTV? Say: “MTV.” Want Channel 2,3657? Say “2,3567.” Life just got a lot easier with your new BFF Teri.

72: Shoe Peel-OffsThe bottom of our shoes are probably the most...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:23:00 -0400

72: Shoe Peel-Offs
The bottom of our shoes are probably the most vile objects in our household. And even germaphobes aren’t OCD enough to clean the bottom of their shoes…regularly. Stop tracking all kinds of crap into the the home with Shoe Peel-Offs. All shoes will now be loaded with a supply of thin clear peel-offs, with traction grooves of course. When your shoes are carrying too much unidentified grommet to bare, just peel off the filth!

71: Pneumatic Tube SystemRemember the first time you saw those...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:56:00 -0400

71: Pneumatic Tube System
Remember the first time you saw those tube canisters at the bank drive-up? Astounding! Well done technology! The Pneumatic Tube System will now be implemented city-wide to carry the sh*t you so strenuously tote around daily, i.e. purses, shopping/grocery/gym bags, backpacks, and computer cases. Walk outside the front door, place your crap in the canister, send to your location, and PRESTO! Walk to your destination light as a feather, without a care in the world, and…get this…FREE HANDS.

70: Edible Popsicle SticksC’mon, we all do it. After...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:51:00 -0400

70: Edible Popsicle Sticks
C’mon, we all do it. After licking the last droplets of our frozen popsicle treats, we gnaw away on that wooden stick like a little beaver until the wood splints off into a million pieces. To further enhance the divine experience that is consuming a popsicle, let’s make that wooden stick edible. Sticks will now be made out of frozen cookie or, if you’re a risk taker, frozen raw cookie dough. A plastic slip over the bottom will prevent germ contamination of the cookie stick. All hail the cookie popsicle stick!!!

69: One Load Washer/DryerHow awesome would it be if we only had...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:21:00 -0400

69: One Load Washer/Dryer
How awesome would it be if we only had to put the wash in once and take out once? No more forgetting wet clothes in the washer for hours, or waiting around wasting precious weekend hours to change the load. When clothes are finished washing with the One Load Washer/Dryer, a circular passage door opens to the dryer above. A vacuum suction then draws the clothes up through to the dryer. Because you have two separate machines working together, you get the same quality wash with half the effort.

68: Mint Dispensing ToothDue to a recent dental trauma, it has...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:33:00 -0400

68: Mint Dispensing Tooth
Due to a recent dental trauma, it has come to my attention that not every tooth is totally essential, especially in the back. Which is why I purpose one tooth per willing person be equipped with a Pez-like mint dispenser. Tilt your head, lightly tap the side of your mouth near designated tooth, and out pops a mint. Never worry about bad breath or have to tote around a tub of mints and pack of gum again. Just refill your tooth once a month!

67: The Amazing Purse Magnet Finder I spend a significant amount...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:50:00 -0400

67: The Amazing Purse Magnet Finder
I spend a significant amount of time searching endlessly through the black hole that is my purse. After searching for like a whole minute, who hasn’t had that give-it-all-up moment, thrown their bags on the floor in desperation, and literally sorted out everything to find one small obnoxious but necessary item. Frustration ends here with the Amazing Purse Magnet Finder, now with voice activation. A tiny RFID (whatever that means) magnetized micro chip* is placed inside your hand as well as your bag. The next time you need something, literally tell your purse what you want, and the item will float directly into the palms of your hands.

*This product is certified 100% safe. Side effects may include: dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, constipation, headache, nausea, weight gain, loss of libido, panic attacks, abdominal pain, sudden diarrhea, and/or completely irrational behavior.

66: Office Fridge Anti-Theft StickersRecently at an office in...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:39:00 -0400

66: Office Fridge Anti-Theft Stickers
Recently at an office in NYC that shall remain anonymous, my yogurt was stolen from me two days in a row. Even with my name on it 5x in kindergartenesque-can’t-miss-it-or-misread-it-handwriting. And it wasn’t just any yogurt, it was Chobani (read $$$). The Yogurt Thief needs to learn his lesson, and now he/she will with Office Fridge Anti-Theft Stickers. Get a sticker, press your thumb print on it for 10 seconds, and place it on the food item. If an impostor tries to pick up your butter/hummus/sandwich/etc, they will receive a gentle yet effective zap treatment.

65: S.O.S. (Save Our Stuff) SignalYou’re leaving that...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:48:00 -0400

65: S.O.S. (Save Our Stuff) Signal
You’re leaving that great little mexican spot on a hot summer day, you get halfway home, and you feel for them on the top of your head…SH*T…your sunglasses no longer perch above! And it seems you leave that same item repetitively (for me its always the umbrella, no less than 30x). Don’t add to the collection of forgotten things: get S.O.S., the ‘Save Our Stuff’ Signal. Get more than 20 ft away from your sensored item(s) and a vibrating alarm will go off in either your purse (girls) or wallet (boys). Save time, money, and of course, your stuff!

64: Beard Napkin inspired by Martin B. I’ve spent a...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:30:00 -0400

64: Beard Napkin inspired by Martin B.
I’ve spent a quarter century with a bearded father, and have come to understand the trials and tribulations of eating with facial hair. Soup, ice cream, and, weirdly enoughh, shrimp, wreak havoc in male scruff. Facial hair is attractive, just not with old food hanging from it. The solution to this gross problem: The Beard Napkin. Specifically designed to the shape of any beard or mustache, these napkins have sticky particles that pick up those stubborn leftovers. Remove the junk to be a hunk!

63: The Soggy Cereal ButtonThe glorious morning sun has risen...

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:36:00 -0400

63: The Soggy Cereal Button
The glorious morning sun has risen and you are happily enjoying your breakfast bowl of Sweet Nuts and Honey with Bunch Grain Oat Cluster Grahams and Added Fruit Gems when…uh oh…things start to turn a bit sad :( Your happy bowl is now mushy and depressing. Don’t let soggy cereal ruin your mornings any longer! Every awesome microwave will now include the incredible new feature of The Soggy Cereal Button. Simply place your bowl into the microwave, press The Soggy Cereal Button, and you cereal will become crisp and delicious, and milk still cold.

62: Underground Renovation Phase 2Ladies: we’ve all...

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:02:00 -0400

62: Underground Renovation Phase 2
Ladies: we’ve all committed the crime one time or another. Sometimes you just have to do your make-up on your commute. And it’s quite a balancing act. Bronzer on lap, mirror in hand, brush in the other, and CRAP - bronzer on dress (a white dress of course). With Phase 2 of Underground Renovation, each subway/metro/tube car will be required to include 4 mirror-and-shelf-included seats. Why? Because you’re worth it.

61: Underground Renovation Phase 1 inspired by Billy B. During...

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:44:00 -0400

61: Underground Renovation Phase 1 inspired by Billy B.
During rush hour in the subway/metro/tube, we all clamor towards the small doorways, creating an ~~awesome~~ awful bottleneck effect. If the size of the doorways were increased, we could all ride underground transportation a little less claustrophobically. Underground Renovation Phase 1 features doors that lift out and up along the entire side of the train, similar to amusement park rides. Thus, giving everyone a better chance to ~~escape~~ exit transportation.

60: CarPet WashWe have to drive our cars to the car wash. We...

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:26:00 -0400

60: CarPet Wash
We have to drive our cars to the car wash. We have to drive our pets to the groomers, and they always get the car dirty before they get clean. The Solution? The 2-in-1 CarPet Wash. Drop your car off in machine 1, and your pet in machine 2. Both come out squeaky clean in a matter of minutes. #maximumefficiency

59: Lipstick Embarrassment SafeguardGirls: you spend hours...

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:22:00 -0400

59: Lipstick Embarrassment Safeguard
Girls: you spend hours getting ready for a night out. Hot outfit? check. Silky hair with imperfectly perfect waves? check. The final touch? Fire engine red lipstick ~~on your lips~~ on your teeth. Uh oh. Don’t ruin all of that hard work in one fell swoop! Before applying lipstick, spray the Lipstick Embarrassment Safeguard directly onto your teeth to defend from the shame of red/pink/purple smears on your teeth. Double duty: spray on lips post application to prevent glass smudges. Triple duty: the minty spray gives you a fresh breathe bonus. Clutch for your clutch!

58: Around the (5’o) Clock LotionGuys: 5’oclock...

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:59:00 -0400

58: Around the (5’o) Clock Lotion
Guys: 5’oclock shadows are sexy. Get the look that women (and men) swoon over from dawn till dusk with Around the (5’o) Clock Lotion. After shaving, simply rub the cream over your facial hair and PRESTO: Irresistible looking rugged man face throughout the day! I see an Axe-like commercial in its future…

57: Trampoline StreetsWe walk a lot in the city. For the most...

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:43:00 -0400

57: Trampoline Streets
We walk a lot in the city. For the most part, I love it. BUT sometimes I wish I could speed up a little, and get there already without paying cab fare. Here to break up the monotony of your day-to-day walking commutes are Trampoline Streets. Trampolines will line every 5 or so streets. You will literally bounce along the road, never touching the ground. Not only is it fun, its also a great form of exercise. Crossing the street never felt so invigorating.