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Friday, June 19, 2009

New Fabric Aims to Detect High Body Temperature in Children


Being able to detect when a child's temperature rises above 37°C would be a welcome ability for worried parents. The same could be said about doctors on professional sport teams. A British inventor seems to have developed a fabric that loses its color and turns white above the standard temperature threshold.

babyglow.jpgFrom the Daily Mail:

Mr Ebejer, who had his idea while watching a documentary about babies, began the search for an ink pigment with heat-sensitive molecules.

He spent six years and £700,000 working with scientists to develop-the pigments to embed into cotton babygrows.
The blue Babyglow suit for boys turns white when the child's temperature rises too much

The blue Babyglow suit for boys turns white when the child's temperature rises too much. The Babyglows come in pink, blue and pastel green, all of which turn white as soon as the baby's temperature rises above 37c. They will be available from October for £20 a pack.

The worldwide patent has been bought by manufacturers Quality Workwear 4 U, in Milton Keynes.

More from the Daily Mail...

(hat tip: Engadget)

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Haruyama's Cool Suits for Hot Summer Days


No one likes wearing a hot wool suit on a sunny August day in lower Manhattan, or going out to Brighton Beach in a three piece. But whether it's social convention or a religious law, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. To help alleviate the suffering and hopefully prevent heat strokes, a product called "New Ice Suit" has surfaced in Japan. Made by Haruyama, the suit features internal pockets that can hold specialty ice packs and supposedly provides enough cooling time to get from one air conditioned building to another without too much distress.

Link: Haruyama press release in Japanese (.pdf)...

Bottom image: rockstarbaun

(hat tip:CrunchGear via Gizmodo)

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Doorknob With Auto Sleeve Refresher Keeps Contagions At Bay


We don't like touching other people's C.diff on bathroom door handles. As a matter of fact, even when visiting each other's houses, we regularly find ourselves ripping an extra paper towel to grab the handle on a bathroom door, then fiddling with the feet to prop it open, and finally trying to masterfully throw the towel into the garbage bin located on the opposite wall. To stop all this silly juggling, Xela Innovations out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has created a set of doorknobs that feature an automatic sleeve dispenser so that no two people touch the same handle twice

Here are features and benefits from the product page:

  • Advancing an antimicrobial-treated sleeve with every use, Purleve reduces the amount of disease-causing germs and bacteria, helping in the global fight against germ cross-contamination.
  • As part of an advanced automatic hygiene cycle, a Purleve handle proudly installed on the door helps to create a superior facility image, providing visitors assurance that they're visiting a healthy environment within an establishment that caters to the well-being of their patrons.
  • Universality of design creates an unlimited global opportunity, with Purleve able to be easily retrofitted on any style of door worldwide.
  • The addition of Purleve—and the absence of costly wasted paper towels accumulating on the bathroom floor in a wet and dirty mess —makes visiting any public area a cleaner experience.
  • A simple interface and intuitive design strongly encourage compliance among users—particularly important in establishments that require more sanitary conditions.
  • Recyclable refills, an efficient power source and low power consumption provide an environmentally friendly solution that is globally beneficial… and universally understood.
  • Product page: Purleve hygienic door handles

    (hat tip: Gizmodo)

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    Friday, June 12, 2009

    Zeo, A Personal Sleep Clinic for The Home


    The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach is a system that's trying to bring the technology of a sleep clinic into the home. Using an EEG headband to record one's sleeping patterns, you can learn more about your night habits and supposedly use the system's software to improve overall sleep.

    From the product page:

    The user friendly Zeo Bedside Display shows you an array of personal sleep information that has never before been available to consumers at home.

    * Your Sleep Graph – summarizes your pattern of sleep phases each night.
    * Your ZQ - a single score we created to help you quickly gauge the quantity, quality, and depth of your sleep each night.
    * ZQ can range from 0 to 120 or more depending on factors like age, gender and stress level.
    * Total Z – how long you really sleep each night, counting any perceived and unperceived awakenings that we can detect.
    * Time to Z – the time it took you to fall asleep.
    * Time in Wake & Times Woken.
    * Total amount of REM, Light & Deep sleep.
    * Morning Feel – quickly record how you feel about your sleep when you wake up, so you can compare how you feel you slept to the objective data Zeo provides.

    Zeo works seamlessly with your personal computer to offer you another window into the world of your sleep. The Zeo Bedside Display includes an SD memory card (like those used in digital cameras) that enables you to easily transfer your sleep data to your web-based, personal sleep account. At myZeo, you have exclusive access to the latest findings from sleep science, and interactive tools that make it easy to review your sleep information.

    The myZeo Sleep Tools, Sleep Journal, and personal coaching section allow you to discover the associations between your sleep and how it may be impacted by your lifestyle - including exercise, diet, stress, and environment.

    Here's a Wall Street Journal video report on the Zeo:

    Product page: Zeo Personal Sleep Coach

    (hat tip: Engadget)

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    Monday, April 6, 2009

    MORPHO Cooling Packs Stay Cold for Hours


    Salitas, a company out of North Yorkshire, UK, has developed a pretty amazing material that can do wonders for heat management. Use a cold pack made from the material, and you'll get a temperature of 7°C to 12°C for up to four hours. Anyone who had to deal with cold packs, whether for injuries, for exercise, or as a postoperative compress, would bow to the benefits of the new product.

    Features from the product page:

  • An optimum skin interface temperature in the range of 7-12°C can be maintained for around FOUR HOURS, as opposed to the 20 minutes or so associated with conventional gel packs.
  • The unique patented internal matrix structure of MORPHO™ means that the cooling medium stays where it is needed and does not flow away under the influence of gravity.
  • Used correctly, MORPHO™ can be applied directly to the skin without causing “freezer burn”.
  • MORPHO™ can be shaped and sized according to the application and can be incorporated into textile products for specific local applications. The structure of MORPHO™ allows the individual to move while the product is applied.
  • Press release: Ground Breaking Ice Pack Improves Joint Mobility Among Osteoarthritis Patients And Helps Athletes Recover Faster

    Product page: MORPHO™ Cryo-Matrix

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    Monday, March 16, 2009

    Safety Patch for a Burn Free Day at The Beach

    Researchers from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow have developed a skin patch that measures a person's exposure to the sun. Chemical compounds inside the patch react to ultraviolet light and change color to warn of a potential skin burn.

    Sunbathers may be able to wear the indicator, known as a dosimeter, in the form of a wristband. The model developed at Strathclyde has the advantage of a marked change in colour, and so makes the danger of sunburn obvious. It is normally coloured yellow but rapidly turns pink when approaching the limit skin can take before burning.

    Professor Andrew Mills, who led the research, said: "Skin cancer is a huge health problem in the UK and many other countries and sunburn is behind it in many cases.

    "This device is a straightforward means for people to keep themselves safe while they enjoy the sun. It can also be modified and adapted for use with all skin types, which can react differently to ultraviolet light."

    The indicator works by using an acid-release agent which picks up ultraviolet light and a dye which responds to pH levels in the indicator. The agent is decomposed by sunlight and this leads to the quick change in colour. Different agents could be used to make the device fit for various skin types.

    Press release: Red alert for sunburn

    Article: Flagging up sunburn: a printable, multicomponent, UV-indicator that warns of the approach of erythema

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    Friday, March 13, 2009

    FC2 Female Condom Wins US OK

    The FDA has given approval to the Female Health Company, out of Chicago, Illinois, to market the new FC2 female condom. The FC2 is made out of nitrile, a synthetic rubber compound, and promises considerable savings over previous female condoms.

    FHC’s first-generation FC Female Condom® (FC1) originally received FDA approval for distribution in the United States in 1993. FC1 is also included in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) essential products list for distribution by United Nations (UN) agencies. Since its approval, 165 million FC1 female condoms have been distributed in 142 countries.

    The cost of FC1 has remained a key barrier to increased uptake by HIV prevention programs in the U.S. and globally. While numerous studies over the past two decades have indicated that acceptability of FC1 is comparable to the male condom among both male and female users, the high cost of FC1 has limited procurement by government programs and direct purchase by individual consumers.

    As a result, five years ago FHC initiated the development of the FC2 Female Condom to expand access to women at risk of HIV and STIs by significantly lowering the cost of the product. FHC has succeeded in reducing FC2’s cost through the introduction of a new material and a different manufacturing process. FC1 is made from polyurethane and involves a labor-intensive manufacturing process, while FC2, which looks very similar to FC1, is made from a proprietary nitrile polymer that allows it to be manufactured using a highly automated process. Studies have shown that FC2 performs in a comparable manner to FC1.

    As a result of FHC’s development program, FC2 will be available to the public sector at a cost as much as 30 percent less than FC1, contingent on volumes of procurement. In addition, the company has indicated that as public sector volume increases, additional cost reductions may be possible.

    Press release: Female Health Company Receives FDA Approval for FC2 Female Condom (PDF)

    Product brochure (PDF)...

    Flashback: New Female Condom to Face FDA Gavel

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    Thursday, March 12, 2009

    HemAway Toilet Seat Helps With Prolapsed Hemorrhoids

    The HemAway® toilet seat was designed by a physician suffering from hemorrhoids who wanted a simple option to help retract the swollen tissue. By sitting down in the specialized seat and performing a few basic, carefully choreographed body movements, a patient supposedly can relieve the pain without applying ointment or having to reach back there at all. The product has FDA clearance and is now on sale direct from the manufacturer.

    Here's a thought provoking animation showing how one would use the seat:

    Product page: HemAway seat...

    Press release: HemAway(R) Launches FDA-Cleared Painless Hemorrhoid Treatment Device

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    Monday, March 9, 2009

    Gruve Helps Keep Weight Loss Exercise on Track


    Using technology licensed from the Mayo Clinic, a company called Muve from Minneapolis, Minnesota has created a simple device that can help optimize exercise habits. Essentially a 3-D accelerometer, the Gruve from Muve is designed to measure person's movement and roughly convert that into calories expended. By setting weight loss goals, the unit can help the user optimize and when and how much movement needs to be done.

    gruve.jpgFrom the Associated Press:

    As a lifelong runner and cross-country skier, Wood [Andy Wood, chief "muvologist" at Muve] was surprised by what his Gruve showed him. Days of sitting in the office broken up by a long distance run at lunchtime did not bring him to his green goal.

    However, steady movement and small walks throughout the day, minus the noon-time run, did make his Gruve green.

    After sitting for a long time, the body changes and begins creating fat instead of energy. Wood calls this the E.C.P or energy conservation point. His is 74 minutes and after 69 minutes of sitting, the Gruve vibrates like a cell phone to remind him to move.

    Those little bursts of energy keep his body from shifting into neutral and creating excess weight.

    More from AP...

    Product page: Gruve Solution

    Gruve design page...

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    Thursday, February 5, 2009

    When Scars Aren't Gross Enough

    If you have kids that need to show off their battle scars to the juvenile delinquents back at school, Scabs Bandages got you covered. For four bucks you get twenty pieces to gross out the entire junior high.

    The developers of the bandages describe their initial motivation for creating the product:

    Scabs Bandages is the result of a good deal of whining, complaining, should we shouldn't we's, procrastination, a few hundred naps and a bold statement that we would not leave this world without leaving something behind for future generations.

    The bottom line? We just wanted to do something to solve our midlife crisis and since owning a Porsche was out of the question creating Scabs Bandages was the next best option. [sic]

    Product page: Scabs Bandages

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    Tuesday, January 27, 2009

    Digital Timer Helps Train Early Childhood Sleeping Patterns


    4Moms, a small company out of Pittsburgh, PA, has created an interesting device to help parents train their children in lulling themselves to sleep. Essentially, the Goodnight Sleep Trainer is a specialized timer that keeps track of how long your baby has been crying, and recommends when it's time to start comforting it to sleep.

    Here's video introducing the product:

    Product page: Goodnight Sleep Trainer

    $30 at Target...

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    Tuesday, January 6, 2009

    Review: Gunnar Optiks Glasses for The Digital World


    Gunnar Optiks is a San Diego, California firm that focuses on manufacturing specialty glasses for people who experience eye strain from using computers for long periods of time. Last month we received a couple pairs of the firm's glasses to try out, and if you noticed a slight improvement in the writing quality of this blog, it might be because a good deal was done while wearing them. But seriously, though these aren't divine miracles sent from above, we've enjoyed using Gunnar glasses in our work.

    gunnar-glasses.jpgGunnar has essentially taken classic reading glasses and added a few helpful twists for the digital world of computer screens. The lenses give somewhere around +1.25 magnification [update: We're told by the manufacturer that the magnification is actually less than .25.], which seems to be almost like increasing screen size up a level while keeping pixel count the same. The view seems to be more magnified toward the center of the lens, and this does morph the image ever so slightly on the sides. Generally this is unnoticeable, especially after a few minutes of wearing the glasses.

    The second helpful quality of the glasses is the yellowish tint coating on the lenses. This reduces the harsh blue color that most monitors emit when displaying a lot of white on the screen. Though the real world looks strangely yellow through these glasses, the images viewed on the laptop seem to exhibit a bit more richness and the picture has a good deal more contrast. This effect reminded us of the old Blu-Blockers we used to see ads on TV, and probably they both take advantage of the same concept of filtering out the blue.

    Overall, the build quality is not supreme, but it was acceptable to us. The materials used in glasses are surprisingly light, but they don't feel cheap, and they do offer the advantage of being comfortable to wear all day long even by those of us who don't normally wear glasses.

    There's also a bit of glare reduction, though the glasses are not polarized. You simply can't use polarizers with most digital screens as they will look black at different orientations in polarized glasses.

    Lastly, and maybe the most important for many, is that you neither have to look like an old fashioned grammar teacher while wearing them, nor have to squint and suffer all day long while laboriously blogging, coding or working on your computer.

    Gunnar Optiks homepage...

    Flashback: Gunnar i-AMP Technology Takes on Digitial Eye Fatigue

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    Tuesday, December 30, 2008

    How to Detect the Decaf Scamsters

    For people vigilant about their caffeine intake comes a new product that can test their decafs on the go. The D+caf test strips from Silver Lake Research Corporation out of Monrovia, California, can tell whether a six ounce cup of joe has more than 20mg of caffeine.

    Some notes from the product page:

  • D+caf™ Test Strips enable you to test the caffeine concentration of coffee and tea.
  • 20 single-use test strips
  • 98% accurate for detecting “NON-DECAFFEINATED” beverages - above 20 mg caffeine per 6 oz. serving
  • D+caf™ is a lateral flow immunoassay, similar to the technology used in home pregnancy tests
  • D+caf™ Test Strips can be used on hot or cold beverages
  • Produces a result in as little as 30 seconds
  • Test beverage before adding milk, cream, powdered creamers, syrups or other additives
  • Product page: Caffeine Test Strips ...

    (hat tip: MIT Tech Review)

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    Monday, December 22, 2008

    iBreath iPod Breathalyzer

    What do you get when a device combines a breathalyzer and an FM transmitter? Correcto: you get a breathalyzer and an FM transmitter! Soon available from David Steele Enterprises, the iBreath gadget lets "revelers check their own blood alcohol content to make sure they haven't had too much to drink before getting behind the wheel of an automobile." And if everything is swell, you have your favorite tunes playing through the radio as you go on your merry way.

    iBreath is a fully functioning personal alcohol breathalyzer, which also sports an FM transmitter that wirelessly sends iPod tunes to any FM radio.

    "Young people may not listen to parents or party hosts, but they do listen to their iPods," says Don Bassler, David Steele Enterprises Founder and CEO, "Parents who have given the iBreath to family members confirm that iBreath users are more aware of their alcohol consumption and when they should not drive. It also makes a great holiday gift.".

    The holiday season brings office parties and celebrations with friends, and also tends to be the biggest time of year for the consumption of alcohol. It's vitally important to be aware of ones alcohol consumption level and iBreath helps party goers think while they drink. It's a life-saving product that enables legal-age drinking adults to party intelligently and responsibly.

    It's simple to use. Just fold out the blow wand and exhale into it for at least 5 seconds. Seconds later, this potential jail-saving tool will let users know if they're within the legal limit to drive. It even contains a timer that can be set from 1 minute up to 8 hours in order to remind users when to test again.

    Product page: iBreath Breathalyzer & FM Transmitter for iPod ...

    Press release: iBreath, the Innovative iPod Breathalyzer That Can Save Lives and Prevent DUI Arrests ...

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    Wednesday, November 19, 2008

    A Kinder, Gentler Thermometer: Mother's Touch Goes High Tech


    Designer Duck Young Kong has created this beautiful ergonomic thermometer to make it easy to check up on your baby.

    From the designer:

    The idea is based on a common and natural behavior of putting your hand on the forehead to measure internal heat of their body. Checking the temperature by scanning the forehead with this device is easier and faster, since it eliminates the need to insert an external tool while holding them in a still position. The intuitive shape of the device allows the user to easily understand how to hold and use the device. The organic and ergonomic shape provides a secure grasp in the users hand.

    After simply placing the device on the forehead, a beeping sound followed by a flashing LED alerts the user when it is done. In addition, the user can clearly see the temperature on the LCD screen, while holding the device to their baby..

    More from Yanko Design...

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    Smarter Pill Bottle Caps

    Glowcaps are a simple solution to an old problem of daily medication compliance by patients of any age or size. Designed to remind people to take their daily meds, the standard pharmacy bottle sized caps keep track of when they're opened and remind patients with a blinking light to take the pills inside. If the patient doesn't comply, the cap plays a regularly repeating ring tone until it gets its deserved attention. The caps are finally available for purchase through Amazon at $30 a pop.

    Product page: Glowcap Solo ...

    And for $30 on Amazon...

    Flashbacks: Glowing Caps Raise Compliance, Send Coupons

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    Monday, November 17, 2008

    iPhone Apps for the Wireless Parent


    Parentdish, a blog for folks with children on their mind, compiled a list of Apple iPhone applications to help with some of the daily tasks of parenting. In terms of medical relevance, a few of the entries are of particular interest.

    The Baby Tracker is an application that keeps a tab on nursing, including which breast was used, when, and for how long.

    Diaper Tracker is for those times when the doctor asks to keep watch on the stool output of your child. Who knew that the glamor of the iPhone would get to this?

    Food Additives is a portable database of, well, food additives "sorted by name, risk type and symptom type". This application may help parents of children with food allergies do weekly food shopping at the market.

    Finally, Baby Monitor turns your iPhone into a standard monitor, but with capabilities to listen from any location. Via the application, when noise is detected from a waking baby, the iPhone will place a call to any predefined number like the house phone or a parent's cell phone.

    Best Parenting iPhone Apps from Parentdish...

    (hat tip: BoingBoing)

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    Thursday, November 6, 2008

    Countact Case Remind User to Change Lenses


    Countact is a contact lens case that features a built in day counter to remind you when to change the lenses to a new pair. You set a time between 14 and 30 days, and every time you put on a new pair, just click a button to reset the counter. Pretty simple.

    Product page: Countact Lens Cases ...

    (hat tip: Gizmodo)

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    Wednesday, November 5, 2008

    goLITE Fights the Coming Winter Blues


    You don't have to be a doctor to know that the amount of light a person is subject to has an effect on one's daily mood. Furthermore, severe underexposure to light leads to things like winter blues and cabin fever. To deal with the problem you can always point a 500 watt halogen lamp at your face and blind yourself to everything else. That's how the previous generations of light boxes were designed: too much too bright.

    Philips has just released its state of the art (and science) goLITE device, which your humble editor got a chance to try out for the last few days. The scenario for review turned out to be perfect: as our days in the Northern Hemisphere are getting progressively shorter, I had to also adjust from some recent travels and from standard daylight time coming into effect.

    The goLITE sits beautifully on the desk, somewhat resembling Apple's iPod aesthetics. When the device is turned on, it emanates a rather pleasant blue colored light. Apparently, the body responds best to certain wavelengths of light, and the unit uses the optimal frequency blue LEDs to deliver the most positive effect on the body. The light is certainly not weak, but I am comfortably writing this on my laptop while the unit is right next to the screen. There is a bit of a visual imprint that stays when I glance away, but it is considerably less intense than after staring at an incandescent 100 watt bulb.

    In terms of features there is a back lit touch screen which can be used to adjust light intensity, set a timer or an alarm clock, and during off time you've got a desktop clock. The goLITE is held up by a nifty magnetic stand that hangs on the back when being transported, and considering its simplicity it's somewhat surprising we haven't seen this design before.

    In terms of effectiveness, there's definitely a certain uplifting feeling, somewhat like that first hour in the sun on a winter vacation in the Caribbean. Not to equate the two in any way, but indeed there's something about it that I believe I sense.

    So, if you were disappointed with the previous generation of light panels, you will probably like the moderate blue light coming out of this one. And considering its looks, it will make a pleasant addition to your work table.

    Press release: Philips introduces new, advanced light therapy device to offer quick relief from winter blues

    Product page: Philips goLITE

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    » Stay Awake, for Safety's Sake (November 8, 2006)

    » The Pronto Condom (November 6, 2006)

    » Better than a Tube Sock (November 2, 2006)

    » Kid Treadmill (October 31, 2006)

    » CoCo Nose Clamp (October 26, 2006)

    » Bio-Shirt: The Korean Wearable Medgadget (October 24, 2006)

    » Coca-Cola Claims Breakthrough; Dismissed by Medgadgeteers, Others (October 16, 2006)

    » Rope-less Jump Rope a Reality (October 11, 2006)

    » Simon Says: Smoke (October 5, 2006)

    » Is At-home HIV Test Coming? (September 28, 2006)

    » Wireless and Germ Free (September 28, 2006)

    » Allerca's Hypoallergenic Cats (September 27, 2006)

    » Probiotic Gum (August 21, 2006)

    » The Alcowatch (August 10, 2006)

    » "Baby Halo" (July 11, 2006)

    » Zero Tension Mouse for RSI (May 25, 2006)

    » Birth Control Redesign (May 17, 2006)

    » The Swing™ Breast Pump (April 26, 2006)

    » King's Idea Ear Scope (April 26, 2006)

    » The proAesthetics Collection (April 10, 2006)

    » The Tru-Catch® (April 5, 2006)

    » The SmokeSignals® Tobacco Quitting System (April 4, 2006)

    » Blown Away by Triton (March 30, 2006)

    » Mind Games for Baby Boomers, Seniors (March 13, 2006)

    » WOW-PEN (March 13, 2006)

    » SawStop: For Less Penetrating Trauma (February 28, 2006)

    » Pierced Toothbrush (February 1, 2006)

    » Contactless Thermometer by EJK (February 1, 2006)

    » Wallet Tooth Picks (January 30, 2006)

    » Merlin ECG, the ECG Recorder Wristwatch (January 25, 2006)

    » The MiMiture Electronic Ear Cleaner (January 24, 2006)

    » The SolarAid (January 23, 2006)

    » The BodyGem® (January 23, 2006)

    » NicoHale Stop-Smoking Aid (January 10, 2006)

    » Fertell Male Fertility Home Test (January 4, 2006)

    » VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer (December 29, 2005)

    » Portable and Waterproof (December 29, 2005)

    » The Razorba™ (December 16, 2005)

    » The SenSlip: An AntiMohel (December 16, 2005)

    » The Bile Soap (December 16, 2005)

    » Synesthetic Recipes: Foraging for Food in Taste-Space (December 14, 2005)

    » The Hello Kitty Breath Tester (December 7, 2005)

    » Pillow for Snorers (October 27, 2005)

    » The Stain Cleaner Machine (October 21, 2005)

    » CPR Anytime™ for Family and Friends (October 13, 2005)

    » Not Only For Babies Anymore (October 4, 2005)

    » The Crocodile, Toothbrush for Kids (September 28, 2005)

    » The Quooker® (September 28, 2005)

    » Caffeinated Anatomy (September 7, 2005)

    » Don't Shake (September 6, 2005)

    » Samsung's Super Washing Machine on a Mission to Kill Bacteria (August 31, 2005)

    » Fun Way to Fight Fat (August 29, 2005)

    » The Tan-Timer Bikini (August 15, 2005)

    » The HOOAH! Bar (July 11, 2005)

    » KaradaScan Body Composition Monitor (July 7, 2005)

    » Vape Ways Advocated (June 20, 2005)

    » The Shield Finger Guard (June 20, 2005)

    » iFind: Home Breast Screening Device (June 10, 2005)

    » Zeno 'Zit Zapper' (June 6, 2005)

    » Skin Alcohol Sensor Invented (May 31, 2005)

    » Splash Swim Goggles (May 20, 2005)

    » Square-eyes Shoe to Reinvigorate Couch Potatoes (May 19, 2005)

    » MIRACARAT Photocatalyst Series Pantyhoses (May 19, 2005)

    » Teledieting by MyFoodPhone (May 12, 2005)

    » Open-X® (May 11, 2005)

    » Disintegrator Plus™: Harnessing the Power of Plasma (May 5, 2005)

    » Powerseed: An Electronic Eating Coach (May 5, 2005)

    » Digital Bio Disk: At Home Cancer Test (April 25, 2005)

    » Automatic Condom Fitter (April 19, 2005)

    » Tape Measure for Assessing Early Diabetes (April 18, 2005)

    » Sleep Gadget Roundup (April 18, 2005)

    » SleepSmart Alarm Clock (April 15, 2005)

    » Walk4Life Pedometers (April 11, 2005)

    » Home BP Monitor Detects, Warns of Arrhythmia (April 6, 2005)

    » Cybex Total Body Arc (March 24, 2005)

    » Glycosuria Checker WELL-U II (March 22, 2005)

    » RESPeRATE for HTN (March 18, 2005)

    » The Next Generation of Canes (March 8, 2005)

    » Iki Iki smoking breathalyzer (March 4, 2005)

    » Ear Vacuum Cleaner 3 (February 28, 2005)

    » "Tooth Tunes" by Hasbro (February 28, 2005)

    » KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector (February 25, 2005)

    » 'Alcokey' Breathalyser by SAAB (February 11, 2005)

    » Bellybra (February 2, 2005)

    » Chill Pak (January 3, 2005)

    » StadiumGal (December 30, 2004)

    » Litebook (December 20, 2004)

    » Sushi Adhesive Bandages (December 18, 2004)

    » ReadMyHeart ECG (December 17, 2004)

    » Pierced Eyeglasses (December 15, 2004)

    » Vital Positioning System (December 11, 2004)

    » Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (December 10, 2004)