Comments on: Invention Contention

By: Seth Kravitz

Seth Kravitz — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:45:51 +0000

About your vacuum idea. I don’t think the whole battery powered vacuum couldn’t work currently as we don’t have batteries that are light enough but powerful enough to power a vacuum for an extended period of time. Plus you run into problems of batteries losing strength over time (ie. the iPod) and needed replacing, which would be very expensive for a battery that large.

as for why things like flying cars and meals that are the size of a pill don’t exist yet, would be that even by today’s standards these are rediculous ideas. Not only were they outlandish in the 50’s, by even today in 2006 it seems unlikely we will see them in our lifetime.

Just my thoughts.

By: kartooner

kartooner — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 03:27:05 +0000

anon: Yeah, I suppose you’re right about the disadvantages of having a solar-powered vacuum on hand, but there’s that sliver of hope that it would actually benefit someone out there in the field of cleaning.

Every invention has its pluses and minuses as far as usability and design is concerned. :) Sad, but true.

By: anon

anon — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:24:04 +0000

One time I met someone who had invented a toilet plunger - I can’t temember what it did better than the regular toilet plunger, but it did sound good. I asked him if he had applied for a patent. He said that he hadn’t. Had anyone else? Shrug of shoulders. So, I went on-line and about 20 minutes later I printed out ‘his’ plunger. Sure enough, someone held a patent on it and had for a while.

I think that inventors are born, not made. Otherwise why would some people be constantly inventing things? As to the solar-powered vacuum - think about all the windows you’d need. And waht about in the winter when the sun is low? The battery-powered ones don’t work worth piss. they’re only good for small jobs.

My problem is that I’m always ‘eating’ the cord of the vacuum with the suction. Not good for longevity of said vacuum or user.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:49:52 +0000

Yea, I have an invention I am still looking into. I really don’t want to give it out at this time (yes, I am paranoid of people stealing it :) ), but have you ever been to a Home-A-Rama. We have them here in Indianapolis, and it’s basically where you can go view these multi million dollar homes that are just LUSH. They are amazing.

My invention would be for the bedroom and it includes flowing water. I have no idea if it’s been invented yet (hope not). However, it’s the type of invention that probably only rich people would have an interest in. That could be a good thing if it can actually make money.

Nice design Erik. I like it.