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From: "Ramon Szeitszam"
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:27:51 +1000
okay, heres my idea. at present, we live in a society in which many people
own a motor vehicle of some description. The result of this is mass
congestion since as with all things, there is a limit to space. This
results in a state of extremely high tension being placed on the partakers
of the traffic, and with the result of stress, they become extremely
succeptable (i hope i spelt that right) to generally becoming pissed off
with everybody. This results in them "showing" or "giving" the "finger"
also known as the "ups" and many other things that i can't think of because
I am very tired. Now, my idea is to create a much nicer society by simply
constrainting the peoples middle finger. My idea to do this is: (drum roll)
the person wears a series of straps around their first finger (next to the
thumb), their middle finger, and the next finger (next to the pinkie). The
two on the either side of the middle finger contain a strong electomagnet,
and a receiver, while the strap on the middle finger contains a piece of
metal and a sender type thing. The sender sends a signal to the two outer
fingers, and when it gets more than 1.5cm away from either of the outside
fingers, the electro magnet activates and pulls the offending finger back
into place. For future models we could have a car expansion pack which
saves the user from carrying a battery, and perahaps an imbuilt manicure
set.
this is my chindogu idea. Hey, I guess i could get rich!
okay.... cyas.. Skibo
(email skibo@dcc.net.au) .. msg me for a laugh! hahaha!
From: aaron@mirror.his.com
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 19:16:27 -0500 (EST)
Here's an idea for a chindogu:
Pink salt -- so that you can see when you salt your egg in the morning
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 09:16:07 -0800
From: Dan Hayes
I have tried to register to become a member of your society! For some
reason the link would not work ... however .. here is my idea.
I have always had a problem with the soles of my shoes wearing out. I
have also been bothered how the carpet can start piling up those little
scraps of paper etc. My idea would be to invent a sole that has the
ability to absorb the various small particles of paper etc on the carpet
and reabsorb it into the composition of the sole ... thereby keeping the
sole from wearing out and also keeping the floor cleaner.
Thankyou
Dan Hayes
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From: maxinter@commnet.it
Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 21:25:11 +0200
Have you ever thought that your socks can soffer of unbalanced wear
(means that big toes can wear quicky than little toe)? So every time you
take them off and wash, don't forget to fit them on the false feet with
automatic reverse so that you can exchange side every time you wear!
Excuse my english, I'm Italian!
Marco
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 20:45:15 -0700
From: Graham and Carolyn Cordon
A wine glass with one rim on one side "lower" like in a V shape so your
nose doesn't bump into the side while you drink.
From: "Sonia Rodriguez"
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 08:45:40 PST
Chindogu International Society
Name: Karla Fuentes
Lizbeth Soles
Sonia Rodriguez
Ma. Celia Mier
Adrress: Hacienda Lagunillas #3741
Col. Colonial Cumbres
C.P. 64640
Monterrey, N.L. Mexico
Country: Mexico
State: Nuevo Leon
City: Monterrey
Describe Chindogu Idea
"Aguas con las Moscas"
When you have a meal outdoors, either in a restaurant or a picnic,
there's always a big problem: the flies, that always come out to bother
you and always end up over your food.
So, a solution to this disgusting situation, could be to use the
"Aguas con las Moscas" ( be aware of the flies ). This Chindogu is made
of a big and wide hat ( the typical Mexican hat used to celebrate
national hollidays or in the soccer games ) with 5 water bags hanged
with clips. So, when someone puts on go away, because they are afraid of
the waterbag reflex, and that way can enjoy the meal.
This is our chindogu, and we want to share it whit you because we
want to be part of the International Chindogu Society, enclosed we are
sending some pictures of it and of the creators, so you can see that all
we said it's true.
We hope you soon aprove it and please answer us as soon as possible.
Sincerely
Karla, Lizbeth, Sonia and Celia
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 23:45:14 -0500 (EST)
From: btrz@athenet.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Bill Trzcinski at btrz@athenet.net.
A light plastic disposable raincoat cover so the raincoat doesn't get wet and dirty.
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 03:34:16 -0500 (EST)
From: Niamy@mbox3.singnet.com.sg
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Adeline at Niamy@mbox3.singnet.com.sg.
I have difficulty waking up in the morning so I really hope that someone will solve this persistent, nerve-breaking problem of mine. Like have a vibratorpillow or something like that.
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 20:54:50 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Spiros Bikas at .
Vacuum cleaner magnifying glasses
When vacuuming the floor there is always the possibility that you will miss that tiny bit of rubbish.Say goodbye to this age old problem with the Vacuum Cleaner magnifying glasses.The magnifying glasses are strategically placed on the vacuum cleaner handl
e so that the cleaner can check every square metre of carpet they vacuum.There is that slight disadvantage that the magnifying glasses wont work if the cleaner extends the handle.There is also the disadvantage that the magnifying glasses could shatter and
break apart if the cleaner bumps the handle too close to a wall.
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 20:40:25 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Spiros Bikas at .
VEHICLE(ALL ROUND BUMPER BAR)-Why should vehicle owners need to suffer damage costs after a crash?In the tradition of Dodgem cars,where cars bump each other without damage,arises this Chindogu where one bumper bar surrounds the entire vehicle.Vehicle coll
isions will now be a safer and less costly experience.Trying to open doors may be in vain,but who says you can't enter and exit from the car's windows.Vehicle owners may wish to hinge the sides of the bumper bar, in order to make an extra door.So when the
passengers need to leave the car,someone needs to first open the bumper bar door from the outside, and then the inbuilt car door will be able to open.
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 23:50:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: laurikat@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by lauri kato at laurikat@hotmail.com.
Many women complain of not having nice eyebrows and so they try to correct this problem by penciling them in every single morning. How about creating some eyebrows that function in the same way as the toupee? How about making these eyebrow-shaped hairy
strips that women can stick on where there eyebrows usually go? That way all they have to do is stick them on and not have to worry about whether or not they drew in eyebrows that match. So far I haven't heard anything about this kind of solution to th
e "ugly eyebrow" problem.
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 15:23:14 -0400 (EDT)
From: Domenico.Scalpelli@wfp.org
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Dom Scalpelli at Domenico.Scalpelli@wfp.org.
Overnight natural rice cooker
This product basically comprises a durable plastic bag attached to a strap which wraps around a person's stomach. Before bedtime, the person places the correct quantities of rice and lukewarm water in the bag, closes the top and wraps the belt around the
back and secures it tightly so that the bag rests snugly in front of the belly area. The person can then go to sleep, and the rice will cook overnight with the person's own bodyheat. By morning, the rice should be cooked and ready to serve for the hung
ry person's breakfast. One can regulate the cooking time by setting the alarm clock to allow for more or less sleep. One can also use precooked rice if cooking/sleeping time is at the essence (especially pert for late nights out).
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 23:11:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: sk8ractionmatt@netscape.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by skater action matt at sk8ractionmatt@netscape.net.
ok, it's a device that attaches firmly yet comfortably to your head and
it has two arms that extend outward that hold a long narrow sponge. this
device is for people who have just finished showering and the mirror is
all foggy, but it is undryable due to 'hand occupation syndrome'. the
user puts on the hat right when the shower is exited, and then he/she
can brush their teeth, or tend to unsightly body sores with the aid of a
mirror free of condensation!
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 06:35:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: sauls31@bbc.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by s.p. saul at sauls31@bbc.co.uk.
take a high-powered hair dryer and attach to a parrot,
this is the equivalent of working the dog, whenever you switch it on.
Polly parrot will also be able to rest her wings whilst spinning at
tremendous speed.
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 20:23:25 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by SPIROS BIKAS at .
ABSTRACT MUSIC-
The Visual Arts and Music are both classified as Creative Arts.In Visual Arts,Artists could produce abstract works of Art that are simple and horrible to look at.A distorted face with an ear where the mouth should have been and vice-versa.Why shouldn't su
ch a principle also be applied to Music.Now the would-be Musician can look like a professional,as they pick up a musical instrument and play it in front of an audience without the slightest fear that their Musical piece has missed the
Beat,Rhythm,etc,because that Musical piece will be created on the spot and therefore be Abstract.
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 14:16:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: jon_coolio@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jonathan Lancaster at jon_coolio@yahoo.com.
name:Travel sickness helmet
for people who suffer from travel sickness.peaces of clothe hang down from the helmet so you can't see the moving landscape.Rather like a mini marqee which sits on you head.
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 06:57:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Webmaster@flashworld.f9.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by James Stuttard at Webmaster@flashworld.f9.co.uk.
Ever suffered from bad breath?
well now suffer no longer with the patented re - brether this device once attached rids your bad breath by use of a long perascope style tube than allows you to breath via this 1 metre pipe
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 07:52:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: IrishRichy@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Richard Arnold at IrishRichy@hotmail.com.
A shirt With a picture of a tie on it to save the hassle of tieing your tie in the morning. Except that if you want to change your tie, you have to change your shirt.
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:53:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: sschafer@intellitools.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Scott Schafer at sschafer@intellitools.com.
The Two-Day Clock
There are two problems with ordinary clocks: they do not inform the viewer whether it is AM or PM, and can only display a single day at a time. This is a problem both for workaholics who might need a reminder if it is four in the afternoon or four in the
evening, and for those who like to plan appointments for the following day.
The two day clock addresses both these needs by displaying a full 48 hours on a classic analog face. One side is conveniently labelled "Today", the other side "Tomorrow". These labels are attached to the clock face with velcro, so the owner may easily s
witch the labels as appropriate. Care should be taken that these labels are switched daily, otherwise the sleep-deprived workaholic may develop delusions of grandeur.
Image of clock:
Divided into four quarters, each displaying 12 to 11, and colored in different shades of gray. The "Today" and "Tomorrow" labels appear on either side of the face. The hour hand is prominent (no minute hand).
I had an image, but lost it to a crash %&^$#!
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 07:11:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: skouen@online.no
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Tina Skouen at skouen@online.no.
TITLE: "Mushroom grabber"
The idea came to me when I was out riding a horse in the woods. I was deeply frustrated by having to resist the temptation of making the horse come to a halt each time I discovered a delicious mushroom on the roadside. It is extremely tiresome having to m
ount the horse twelve times during just one ride... Why not just sit tight in your saddle while at the same time picking the mushrooms you fancy? With the mushroom-grabber you can just pick the mushrooms you want for dinner without ever having to descend
from/mount the horse. The mushroom-grabber adds some extra spice to horsemanship (and you don't have to do any shopping on your way back home - dinner is almost served!)
DESCRIPTION
The mushroom-grabber should be quite easy to make (!). What you need is a stick. This should be made of metal (just like a crutch). It should length-adjustable to suit the mushroom-picking range of each individual horse & horseman/woman. In the one end
of the stick, there is a handle. Make sure to get a good grip on the handle, as you should be able to keep gallopping while picking the mushrooms you want. There should two buttons on the handle: One is for adjusting the length of the stick. The other is
for activating what's on the other side of the stick: The automatic mushroom-picker. This is a mechanical device which looks exactly like a spare hand. Best of all: The artificial limb can be used without having to bend down from the horse. When you push
the button, the artifical fingers will close themselves neatly around the mushroom. Then all you have to do is to push the other button to haul in the catch. During fungus-rich seasons a basket attached to the saddle is advisable.
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 05:04:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: letstalkstrine@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Chris at letstalkstrine@hotmail.com.
A sponge shaped as follows: a circular part to fit round the head, attached to a long sponge which runs donwn the spine. there is also a horizontal part about a foot down, which sits across the shoulders, and then curls down and widens in the armpits.
The purpose of this chindogu is to be a no-sweat band: a device to absorb all sweat that is exuded from the wearer's body.
This is merely a prototype, but the complete version could well have adjustable bands to fit people with different sized heads and shoulders, and perhaps little pockets of deoderant that are released when they get too wet.
The major problem with device is that, if you are performing strenuous exercise, you have to wring it out frequently or it ceases to be effective. Another possible addition would be some way to draw the water out and conserve it.
An extra bonus would be to make little sole-shaped sponges to put in shoes. These could be attached to the major sponge, or remain free.
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 00:39:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: cmplsin@mbox4.singnet.com.sg
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Charmaine Leong at cmplsin@mbox4.singnet.com.sg.
Vacuum Defroster - A blessing for tired housewives
I've noticed that when housewives (or househusbands nowadays) tend to be
so caught up in doing miscellaneous house chores that they frequently
forget to take things out of the freezer to defrost. So we end up with
cold or half cooked dinners, or maybe takeout if cooking fails to thaw
the frozen hunk.
So we enlist the help of the humble vacuum cleaner to help the harried
housewife in her daily chores.
Hot air that flows from the exhaust of the vacuum is channelled through
an insulated cord (say the hose from another vacuum cleaner) into a
metal pot with a half open or perforated cover. The pot should ideally
be on castors so it can travel together with the vacuum all over the
house.
The frozen food should be placed in the pot so that the hot exhaust air
flows around it when the vacuum cleaner is switched on, thereby warming
it up, fast.
There, two chores done for the price of one!
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:42:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: holo@parris81.freeserve.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Mr Parris at holo@parris81.freeserve.co.uk.
THE GUM CATCHER 2000
Designed to eliminate the problem of gum littering the sidewalk, the GUM CATCHER 2000 is
a neck brace with a small refuse depository unit attached to the brace by means of a rod
so that it is postitioned perfectly for catching gum that has outlived its use and is
no longer required in the mouth. The user simply dispatches the gum into the refuse unit
(which will be lined with a small plastic bag) until she/he gets to a bin where the waste
can be desposed of. Alternatively the gum could be used as a fragrance around the modern
household. An alternative use for the GUM CATCHER 2000 is to catch phlegm from the user
and stop it from disgracing the sidewalk. It is not reccommended that phlegm is used as
a fragrance around the household.
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 17:00:12 -0500 (EST)
From: ste-donnelly@butchwaa.freeserve.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by steven donnelly at ste-donnelly@butchwaa.freeserve.co.uk.
a t.v remote control that is motorised and comes with another remote to bring the t.v remote to you if your to lazy to get up!
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:04:01 -0500 (EST)
From: aaron.banerjee@worldnet.att.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Aaron Banerjee at aaron.banerjee@worldnet.att.net.
I'm working on a chindogu, but am having some problem getting the
means to actually make it.
In some countries, such as the United States, large four-wheel-drive
pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles are becoming increasingly more
popular. Some of these vehicles can stand over 6 feet (2 meters) high.
For those who drive smaller cars, parking next to (or between) these
large vehicles can be dangerous because there is no way to see if
there is any traffic approaching before pulling out of your parking
space.
There is (actually will be -- I haven't built it, yet) a solution that
will solve the problem. If the smaller automobile is equipped with a
periscope, the driver will be able to see whether or not oncoming traffic
is approaching and thereby make the correct decision whether or not to
back out of the parking space. I suppose going through tunnels or under
low bridges might be an area of concern, however...
I am currently trying to find someone with a small car with a sun-roof
so this device may actually be built.
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 06:43:33 -0500 (EST)
From: jmollema@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jaap Mollema at jmollema@hotmail.com.
darkness bulb
This handy bulb doesn't contain any glow wires and can be placed in
lamps on places where you don't need any light! Available in many colours
as well as halogene. It's going to be the energy saver of the century!
Turn one in your bedside lamps and be never more woken up by your partner
switching on the light on his/her way to the bathroom!
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 20:32:03 -0500 (EST)
From: alice72@libero.it
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by alice passadore at alice72@libero.it.
i m working on the creation of a new topic of graphic,the chindogu graphic.Read and not read ,but life is with me ,I would like to imaginated a kind of communication that is a mix between real and unreal ,but the base is on earth,otherwise inside the read
ers and the unreaders.
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:13:09 -0500 (EST)
From: james_boldiston@ansett.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by james boldiston at james_boldiston@ansett.com.au.
1/ double headed 'y' shaped toothbrush for brushing in half the time.
2/ split level 2 X 'y' brush (4 heads 2 top 2 lower) for 1/4 of time power brushing.
3/ clear plastic lid on washing machines to allow for ease of spotting problem clothing during wash.
4/ shoes shaped to allow for either foot...saves confusion and discomfort when poor choices are made.
5/ underpants incorporated into trousers for ease of dressing.
6/ two spouted teapot to allow for at least two equally important visitors to receive tea at same time.
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:26:02 -0500 (EST)
From: duh_duh@worldnet.att.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Joe at duh_duh@worldnet.att.net.
on the toilet if you are constipated you pull a lever and these big hands come up and squeese out your poop
also a butter stick
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:00:04 -0500 (EST)
From: takahe@bigpond.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Leonie Doyle at takahe@bigpond.com.
To Whom It May Concern. Presenting the patent pending, auto copyrighted Chindogu Dining Table. How often are you sitting at a dinner table when someone knocks their drink over, causing an inconvenience and an unsightly mess. Well your troubles are over
! With the Chindogu Dining Table, holes bored in the surface of the table will enable guests to place their glass of wine securely IN the table instead of on TOP of it. The table comes complete with easy to use Hole Creation Kit which contains instructi
ons for use. Please note: The table is only effective when using standard wine glasses as all others will crash through and smash on the floor.
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 15:55:52 -0500 (EST)
From: lucasmcneill@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Lucas McNeill at lucasmcneill@hotmail.com.
My idea (which has yet to be translated into reality) is a chalkboard eraser with velcro on the back that attaches to velcro strips on the sleeve of a shirt. This enables a teacher to hold a book, write on a chalkboard, and erase mistakes without having
to put the chalk or the book down. Also can be used with dry-erase boards as well.
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:47:41 -0500 (EST)
From: sk8ergirl666@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Erica Tragesser at sk8ergirl666@hotmail.com.
INVENTION:
THE MAKE-UP PLATE
DESCRIPTION:
A mask-like container for easy make-up application. It even holds mascara in two small slots for your eyelashes.
STEPS:
1) Load your make-up into the appropriate deppressions in the make-up
plate.
2) Push your face into the plate.
Instead of wasting precious time painstakingly applying your make-up, now you have two quick steps.
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 00:53:38 -0500 (EST)
From: kkagawa@earthlink.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by ken kagawa at kkagawa@earthlink.net.
"My invention solves the problem of freeway tailgaters.It consists of a few ,very long unraveled cassette tapes, streaming behind your vehicle.Quite a beautiful spectacle as well."
thanks
Ken Kagawa
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 00:02:06 -0500 (EST)
From: Spazzz@coolmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Vivian Tsang at Spazzz@coolmail.com.
To whom it may concern,
I don't know if this idea has been used before but i'll explain it anyway. Below is the idea:
You know when students are told by teachers to write out lines a hundred times for something the student has done wrong? Well, u could get your faithful friends to help you but there's a better way.
Take a ruler and drill about 5 holes(or more)in a row(not too close to ech other)in it. Then, put 5 pencils through each of it so that the same lenght of ech is poking out. Then, you can start writing by holding the ruler. You'll only have to do this 20
times because each time you write a line, 4 more lines will appear! And hey presto, there are your 100 lines done in no time!!^_^
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:34:34 -0500 (EST)
From: littlemoiblue@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Maire Elliott at littlemoiblue@yahoo.com.
Scary Movie Glasses:
Designed for the scared viewer of a horror movie who interrupts his/her friends enjoyment to ask if the scary part is over yet. A pair of glasses shaped like hands covering the eyes. The fingers are hinged open for movie enjoyment. When a scary part comes
, the viewer's friend, who is holding the trigger, closes the flaps preventing the friend from seeing. When the scary part is over, the friend releases the trigger and viewing enjoyment continues without noisy and inconsiderate interruptions to the audien
ce and friends.
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:41:17 -0500 (EST)
From: jacoo@mb.sympatico.ca
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by jake at jacoo@mb.sympatico.ca.
if u run out of mirrors, then just take a CD (compact disc)
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:38:14 -0500 (EST)
From: RisiaSkye@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Renee St. Louis at RisiaSkye@aol.com.
Do you spend all day on hard, institutional chairs at school or work? It makes your bones ache, and your back get misaligned, doesn't it? The only solution has always been to carry a big, bulky and inconvenient seat pad around with you. That's great if
you're a grandma, but not so good if you have to balance briefcases, schoolbooks, or case files. Now there's a solution!
Butt pad pants! These stylish trousers (available in a wide range of sizes and colors--for school, the office or even a weekend camping trip) come equiped with an ergonomically designed 4" thick pad built into the seat. Never be uncomfortably seated aga
in!
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:16:25 -0500 (EST)
From: sean_singer@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sean Singer at sean_singer@hotmail.com.
My first chindogu, which I've actually made, is a Compact Disc randomizer, for people with large collections of CDs. I have over 1,000 in my collection.
It's a piece of heavy paperboard, on which the alphabet is written in a circle. In the middle there is an arrow attached with a paperclip.
You just spin the arrow and whichever letter it lands on, you choose a CD starting with that letter. Neat. And totally useless in accordance with chindogu.
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:31:34 -0500 (EST)
From: livforkats@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Elizabeth H at livforkats@yahoo.com.
A computer bed. you just put the screen,cpu,&priter in fitted padding, and then
put small pillows and blankets on and tuck them in. (maybe the mouse would like one too!)
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:28:06 -0500 (EST)
From: nuked2much@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by martha britt at nuked2much@hotmail.com.
name: drip stop
function: to absorb nasal discharge during cold weather
description: A small (4 cm x 2 cm), slim (thickness .03 cm) absorbent paper pad is placed on the upper lip beneath the nose and secured behind the head via soft, satin ribbon ties. The pad has a moisture barrier to protect the skin on the upper lip from i
rritation. The pads are disposable and are designed for single use only.
advantages:
1. no messy tissues balled up in your coat pockets
2. no need to take off your gloves to find a tissue to wipe your nose
3. efficient use of time--no down time to stop and wipe your nose
4. can be worn under a muffler or scarf
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 16:52:34 -0500 (EST)
From: Julieking@webtv.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Julie King at Julieking@webtv.net.
Doggie fur pillows Place fur in a plastic bag well insulated and use for bath pillow!
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 01:54:51 -0500 (EST)
From: tomily@sasquatch.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Tom Nawalinski at tomily@sasquatch.com.
Chindogu number 1: a broom with a brush 18 feet long to speed up sweeping big floors, as in warehouses, factories, etc.( can you imagine trying to control such a wide broom?) Chindogu number 2: a brush that paints the entire circumference of long poles,
such as flagpoles, in a single pass. It resenbles a ping pong paddle with a hole in the middle of the paddle section. Arranged in a circle around this hole are 12 ordinary paint brushes with their bristles pointing toward the center.( can you imagine tryi
ng to move this brush up a long flagpole and have to remove it frequently to dip it into the paint container?)
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 17:08:34 -0800
From: Paul Svedersky
Paul Svedersky
Paul_Svedersky@dot.ca.gov
415-864-9702
Please sign me up for the Chindogu mailing list/club. Here's my idea:
A small portable blackboard and piece of chalk tied with
string around one's waist serves as a combination camera, photocopier,
and
daily reminder. See something you want to capture for later? Just
draw it in stick figures.
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:08:56 -0500 (EST)
From: whack_hammer_b@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by brook Low at whack_hammer_b@hotmail.com.
Rollerblade wheels that will not roll backwards. Allows people to rest when going up hills, and prevents people playing mean pranks on you.
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 21:38:34 -0500 (EST)
From: circuit_ryder@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Dr. Fred at circuit_ryder@hotmail.com.
Hip pockets on a boar hog. Used when he brings the bacon home.
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 01:10:37 -0500 (EST)
From: pkthompson@home.cis.pitt.edu
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Thompson, Paula at pkthompson@home.
It is a round, hand held mirror that has hair glued at the top. It is a fast, inexpensive, and painless, way for bald people to have hair again.
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:20 -0500 (EST)
From: e4jase@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jay at e4jase@hotmail.com.
Two handed torch
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:30:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Brahmabull628@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by JR Walag at Brahmabull628@aol.com.
How About having a lawn chair that has a hose connected to it with holes in the hose (Try saying that 10 times fast!) and when you turn it on the sprinkles will just put a light mist over you
JR Walag
Sincerley
Chindogu Tycoon!
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:02:43 -0500 (EST)
From: sticky.chihuahua@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by david hale at sticky chihuahua@aol.com.
Super space saving velcro bed!
If you have a family of four (as I do), you can never have enough free space. What a life-saver this idea is! a family of four can all sleep comfortably with taking up ANY valuable floor space with the space saving velcro bed! First, have everyone fitt
ed for a warm and comfy set of velcro pajamas. Second, cover a rectangular portion of your bedroom walls with the corresponding kind of velcro! Just jump backwards into the wall, grab your velcroed blanket (which incidently is blanket theft proof) and cat
ch some much needed rest!
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:08:59 -0500 (EST)
From: sticky.chihuahua@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by david hale at sticky chihuahua@aol.com.
Theft proof blanket! (for use with or without velcro space saving bed)
The theft proof blanket looks like any other blanket, but has an important difference; the outer edges of the blanket are lined with velcro, which grab hold of the corresponding velcro lining on the bed sheet!
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 17:49:08 -0500 (EST)
From: petehip@cogsci.ed.ac.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Peter Hipwell at petehip@cogsci.ed.ac.uk.
A familiar sensation is the oozing (or full fledged avalanche) of
contents produced on biting into an overfilled sandwich. This is both
messy and wasteful. An obvious solution would be provided by edible
sandwich tape: simply use the tape to seal together the two pieces of
bread, and the filling now has no escape route.
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:27:59 -0500 (EST)
From: nnovesky@warick.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Elizabeth Novesky at nnovesky@warick.net.
I think that someone should invent a sighlent electric box on wheels that follows the cat or dog around the house so when they go to the bathroom they can just go. This invention would automaticly clean all of the waste after it is filled up. This would
be sighlent because you would not want the animal to no that there is something following them around the house. The animal would think that they were in the wild. This would be a good invention because it would allow the animal to stay in the warm hou
se during the winter, instead of going out side in the cold weather. On the top of the box there would be a door that shuts after they go to the bathroom. That would be so that the waste would not smell. When the animal had to go to the bathroom than t
he door would open up. When the animal squats down the pressure would be applied to the box which would cause the door to open.
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:29:45 -0500 (EST)
From: akhilchopra@usa.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Akhil Chopra at akhilchopra@usa.net.
1. Having wipers on Spectacles
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 00:32:15 -0500 (EST)
From: douray@home.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Doug Raymond at douray@home.com.
Atop a tall hotel building in a city, there is a swimming pool.
The walls of the pool are transparent, so that swimmers can have a
nice view, and bystanders below can enjoy observing the swimmers.
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 14:39:50 -0500 (EST)
From: jwwestvirginia2000@yahoo
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by jw at jwwestvirginia2000@yahoo.
solar cigerate lighter made by radio shack ive got one.
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 20:03:53 -0500 (EST)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Spiros Bikas at .
MOBILE HOME- Why should houses remain glued to the same land for decades?
Not only are blocks of land wasted but people don't get a chance to enjoy the variety of environments that exist upon Earth over unlimited periods of time.Therefore,the Mobile Home Chindogu has been developed to allow humans greater freedom of life.A hous
e is emplaced on a large truck which is designed for the sole purpose of carrying the house from one destination to another.The house is permanently emplaced on the truck.If the owner of the Mobile Home decides to remove the house from the truck,then that
removes its status as a Mobile Home.There are many drawbacks to this invention:-E.g,moving up or down steep hills, plumbing problems, moving through traffic conditions,etc.
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 04:08:36 -0500 (EST)
From: daniel32@tpg.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Dan Levens at daniel32@tpg.com.au.
The eternal problem of dog turds littering the streets has got me thinking. Mine is an idea which I hope will partly address this disgusting and unhealthy menace which fouls up the street, parks beaches etc. It is known as the "Plastic Squirt Gun". Lookin
g much like a walking stick this innocuous looking item can come in handy when Rover decides to let loose in the street. A bulb in the top of the stick is squeezed forcing two chemicals to mix and move along the tube. The mixture is released through a sma
ll nozzle at the other end and covers the offending matter. Within minutes the blob hardens and can be easily picked up and disposed of....or kept and used as an interesting conversation piece
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:02:27 -0500 (EST)
From: gamer@seekaye.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Rob Keck at gamer@seekaye.com.
A frame with straps (such as that from a framepack) with an articulated aluminum
bar going out (from the sides) about 7-12". There is, coming down from the bar,
at the end of it, another bar with a hook, or small cross bar with two hooks on either end.
It's use is to place a handbag or purse, or even a school satchel so you don't have to carry it,
and so that you have extra hands.
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:42:26 -0500 (EST)
From: pbowden@clara.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Peter Bowden at pbowden@clara.co.uk.
A cup with a paddle wheel inside it. Pouring in over the paddle wheel causes automatic stirring. This is also an energy-saving idea!
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 04:55:46 -0500 (EST)
From: sean@simplygames.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sean O'Neill at sean@simplygames.com.
Never lean or strain to hear car directions again.
Get two funnels and one piece of hose-pipe, approximately 5' long. Attach the funnels to ends of pipe. Affix pipe and funnels to inside-roof of car, so that one funnel dangles by the driver's seat and the other by the front passenger window.
When lost in your, find a pedestrian and question them. If they are on the 'wrong side' of the car, simply speak into the funnel. Your voice will travel down the hose-pipe and out of the other funnel. The pedestrian will then answer you in a similar ma
nner.
Using this method you need not shout your questions or lean over to the other window to ask questions.
Unless, of course, you wish to roll it down so the pedestrian can hear you.
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:35:03 -0500 (EST)
From: gpuodz@delfi.lt
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Giedrius at gpuodz@delfi.lt.
a mobile phone with a cork-screw shaped aerial for oppening wine bottles
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 11:41:40 -0500 (EST)
From: djkleute@wxs.nl
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by DJK at djkleute@wxs.nl.
I am developping a PC-card to enable system managers to incorporate the papershredder in the company network. This way users will be able to direct their output directly to the shredder in stead of having to print it first and then destroy it.
I hope that you will allow this brilliant innovation into your database. I am currently in the process of interesting major IT-firms to cooperate in this development.
(as the fysical form resembles very much whichever PC-card, you coould include any picture of such)
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From: Squidkid1@Hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by A B at Squidkid1@Hotmail.com.
Clamp on stablizers for ladies high heel shoes. Makes balance easy by spreading the weight of the user out over a wider area. Simply place bottom of shoe in device and tighten clamp onto the sides. Once in place, lower external steel platforms to the grou
nd for easy balance on all solid surfaces. Turns form into functionality and, a bonus, fits easily in any ladies handbag of moderate size.
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From: slead@ozemail.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Steve at slead@ozemail.com.au.
Often when reading a short story or novel, the last sentences at the end of the story or chapter are a turning-point, and are crucial to the tale. Like many people, I find that my eyes are inadvertently drawn to this last sentence as soon as I turn the pe
nultimate page, and I read these vital words before I have finished the leadup chapter.
My idea is for a "blind" which you can keep one page ahead of the page you are currently reading. This will avoid the annoying situation where your eager eye deprives you of the author's intended suspense.
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From: czarkim7@hanmir.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by czarkim at czarkim7@hanmir.com.
summeritime motorcycle muffler is very hot. sometime we burned legs. get ride or get off. solution is put a seaweed on the leg. and spread salt on the muffler with oil.
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From: geoff.atkins@technologist.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by geoff atkins at geoff.atkins@technologist.com.
Well, here we are proposing our first Chindogu...
It's a very short walking stick. The handle is normal
size, only the straight part is curtailed.
It has several possible uses.
people of normal stature and physical fitness can
use it when going for short walks...
But the real use, when it excels, is when you
decide to go for a walk whilst kneeling.
(devout persons, persons visiting the bank etc.)
It's at this time when the weight pressing painfully on the
knees can be pleasantly alleviated by the use of
the short walking stick.
I had considered a pair of short crutches, but the danger
of being inadvertantly kicked in the crutch whilst kneeling
made me reject the idea.
I'm working at present on a one reed harmonica..
but more of that later.
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From: marzo_@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by marijose at marzo_@hotmail.com.
Name: Oído Rezongador
Description:
This is a product that will help the people that have trouble hearing when they are tuning or vocalizing , this will help them hear perfectly because the sound will go directly to the ear and no other place.
Materials:
·Elastic hair band
·2 bracups
Possible problems:
·It is uncomfortable trying them on.
·You can look ridiculous.
·Anyone will think that you are deft.
·Anyone will think that you are out of fashion.
·It will not fit in everybody’s head.
·They will think that you don’t have enough money to buy earphones.
·They will think that you like to hear everybody’s conversations.
·They will think that you have antennas.
·They will see you as if you were a mental retard.
·In a concert you will not let anyone see.
·You will not be able to use a cap when you are using them.
·If your hairstyle is very extravagant, the elastic would ruin it.
·If your dressed for an special occasion, the ears would ruined your look.
·If your with your boyfriend or girlfriend, you won't be able to come closer to him or her, neither to rest your head in his or her shoulder, because the ears would be ruined.
·You won't be able to hear what is says the person that is on your side, you will have to turn your head in order to hear.
·Your ears can blow up if you are in a concert and the band is playing in a high tune
Benefits:
·You will hear the conversations of other people much better.
·You will be able to use them when you don't want to hear something that you don’t like to or something that criticize you.
·You will be able to put on the one that goes with your personality, and this way you will feel identified.
·You will be able to hear the best gossips or critics, you will be very good inform.
·If you are very good on music, in a concert you could distinguish the tones exactly without being so close.
·In a concert, you won't need to pay so much money for a ticket to be closer to the stage.
·You will save a lot of money, and you will be able to invest or to spend your money in whatever you want.
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From: srichart@cvmbs.colostate.edu
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sarah Richart at srichart@cvmbs.colostate.edu.
My idea addresses the issue that in order to keep one's leg muscles somewhat strong, one only has walk. However, there is no simple, everyday mode of locamotion that keeps one's arms strong. Therefore, I propose a pulley system for people who would like
the option to use their arm muscles for walking. The system design is a "T" that is strapped to the back around the waist and around the shoulders/armpits. The top of the "T" extends beyond the shoulders, where there are 2 pulleys attached, one on each
side. A pair of handles (one for each hand) are attached to cords, again, one for each side. The cords are threaded through the pulleys and are attached to bands that are meant to be attached around each leg, just above the knee. When the right leg is
straightenend, the right forearm, holding onto the handle, will be somewhere between 45 and 20 degrees from the upper arm. To lift the right leg for a step, the right arm extends to 180 degrees. For bodybuilders, ankle weig!
hts may be added.
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From: growall@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Rocío Garza at growall@hotmail.com.
Name: A la cola
Description: This is a portable handrail, with which you are avoid to make a long line to arrive at any window. Simply, you should make a distraction for the people that is in the line, and then you will place to the front of the window, raising the sig
nboard that says "line", and then the other people will have to align behind you, so, you will be the first in the line in spite of the line was long when you arrived.
Benefits: It gives solution to the problem of long line, placing you at the beginning of the line. It saves time. It offer you the facility to acquire any product or service real quick.
Problems: It is uncomfortable to load the portable handrail, due to its great size. It can cause the people to get angry
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From: gabyg13@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by gabriela garcia garza at gabyg13@hotmail.com.
AKITIRA
DESCRIPTION: This device consists of 2 rings which bonds to hold a bag where the ashes of the cigar fall in to. The cigar is sustained by a smaller ring.
PROBLEMS SOLVED: It avoids the trouble of looking for a place to throw the ashes rather than on the grass, you don’t have to move all the way to the table to throw the ashes in the ashtray. You can also throw the ashes to a person you do not like or hat a
re bothering you.
PROBLEMS CAUSED: You would have to carry the AKITIRA every were, it weight much more than the cigar. You will look very stupid with that every where. You can’t put the cigar down, and for the compulsive smokers, they will have to carry many bags with them
.
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From: aachooo@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by David Bermea at aachooo@hotmail.com.
-this is a glove with comes attached with a sponge, it can be used
to clean will you are eating and drinking
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From: bgroveman@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Bernard Groveman at bgroveman@hotmail.com.
Invention: A toothbrush that would have an inverted cup to catch the spit dripping down the side of the brush. It could also have a supply of toothpaste in it.
I am travelling to Japan shortly and am wondering if there is a Chindogu Museaum or exhibit anywhere. I will be in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe.
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From: chrisda11@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by christina lima at chrisda11@hotmail.com.
Anti-theft jeans
This jeans pants have both back pockets extremely
long. This pockets go from the waist to the ankle.
To prevent pocketpickers from stealing your wallet
Problems solved by this jeans
Due to the depth of the pocket wich extends to
the ankle harder for another person to get his
hands into your pockets.
Problems caused
In the elaboration of these pants you have
to use more material for the back pockes, wich
it makes it not rentable
If you are takking about a person who has
over weight problems, its probable that the
wallet won't his the botton of the pants.
Due to the depts of pockets it makes it hard
for the pockepickes as to the user of the product
to reach any item introduced in it.
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From: acostasarai@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sarai Acosta at acostasarai@hotmail.com.
Name: paragüeros
Description: the chindogu is an umbrella with kids articles that are hang all around it self, it is very usefull because women who have children need this because with this umbrella they have their children entertained, while they are walking down rain.
The benefit of the chindogu is because for the mothers is easier o entertain he children while its raining in order to avoid a posible cry.
The problems of the chindogu are that the weight is higher than the normal umbrella, another thing is taht the umbrella does not close completely because of the kids articles.
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From: the_magraths@msn.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Cole Magrath at the_magraths@msn.com.
My chindogu invention is that you should have a toothbrush so that when you pick it up and put your hand on a handle, you will be squeezing a toothpaste tube and toothpaste will go onto your toothbrush.
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From: coo_mo_gee@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by mo gee at coo_mo_gee@yahoo.com.
The man's best friend late at night...
#1 - Late at night when its dark and you want to go to the potty and it's too bright to turn on the light, the "runway pee strip" will light your way! A waterproof and corrosionproof ring of light emitting diodes would be around the rim of the toilet so
a male has something to aim for!
#2 - For those toilet lids that wont stay up, some sort of foot actuated lever action can lift the lid up for standing peeing efficiency and then let it back down when the job is done! the design need not be much different than a kitchen garbage can whic
h has a foot actuated lid.
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From: aki@ranmamail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Herman Trovatto Besel at aki@ranmamail.com.
Humm...i was thinking about a Watch, which doesn´t tell me the hour, but have knife, screw, and other things like an Swiss Army Knife.
It could have lots of things...but no hour...!
^_^
^AKI
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From: sonya_dykstra@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by sonya dykstra at sonya_dykstra@hotmail.com.
Chindogu idea #1:
Sometimes when you go to write a sappy letter, you get a little emotional and shed a tear or two. This can cause terrible smudges on your paper. The solution? Tear catchers. Simply place the stickable, reusable cups under your eyes and it will catch a
ll your tears. After you have finished crying (or writing, which ever comes first), simply remove the tear catchers and put them away for next time!
Chindogu idea #2:
When it gets cold outside, one of the first things to get cold on your head is your nose...and rightly so, it sticks out so darn far. Well, now no more cold nose, not with the nose warmer. It's a fabric nose shaped item with strings attached and at each
end of the string is a fabric ear shaped item. To put on, simply put nose in the nose section and attach the ear sections to your ears. Now you can keep your nose and ears warm without having to cover your entire face with a ski mask.
Chindogu idea #3:
Eye glasses and rain do not go together. When the raindrops fall on the glasses, it renders a person practically blind. Solution? Attachable miniture umbrellas that hook on to the top of the glasses and keep the raindrops off the glasses. The umbrella
s come in different colours in order to co-ordinate with your wardrobe.
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From: 97flandersr@ggsg.org.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Becca at 97flandersr@ggsg.org.uk.
A tree coat , to protect fragile bark from the harsh rain.
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From: samanthasmall@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by sam small at samanthasmall@hotmail.com.
I would like to produce an inflatable toilet seat that could reduce the chill of the seat on bare skin and avoid the unsightly marks left behind after an extended visit. It would consist of a plastic or rubber tube that could be inflated by using a simpl
e foot or hand pump located at the side of the toilet. Available in a range of colours, the inflatable seat could be matched to any interior. As a later modification the seat could be inflated with warm air and contain a built-in vibrator that provides a
soothing massage while seated. It would serve as an aid to bad circulation by increasing the blood flow normally restricted by this position.
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From: chimp@wombatnews.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Chimp Whitman at chimp@wombatnews.com.
A portable periscope so that people with small cars can see over those
annoying Sports Utility Vehicles (Yuck!)
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From: Annette & Knut
Mime-version: 1.0
Handle for carrying babies
made in such a way they can be carried like a suitcase. The handle will have
on one end a hard hat to be attached to the babys head. The other end will
be a cast (plastic) of diper.
Best wishes
Knut Thorshaug
Oslo, Norway
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From: mr_skunkbreath@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Simon saiz at mr_skunkbreath@hotmail.com.
I made a hardhat with a kite coming off from the top of the hat. With
windchimes coming out from the sides. Also, it has cowbells coming out
from the front and back. When the windchimes start making noise, that
means that its time to put up your kite. You can also play cowbells as
your walking!
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From: eales@ozemail.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Rosemary Eales at eales@ozemail.com.au.
My chindogu idea is a broom and pan that you attach to your dog's tail. When the dog is happy, he wags his tail, and this can sweep the floor for you at the same time.
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From: wdivissi@yahoo.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Walter Divissi at wdivissi@yahoo.com.au.
A table fork with barbs, as used with fish hooks.
This prevents slippery food sliding off your fork when eating.
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From: wdivissi@yahoo.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Lisa Divissi at wdivissi@yahoo.com.au.
They're called light specs. For people who are afraid of the dark.
The light specs are designed with flick switches at each side that switch on light bulbs that hang in front of the lenses. Naturally these are available in a range of colours.
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From: fluxie39@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Michelena Riosa at fluxie39@hotmail.com.
My Idea is for an educational tool that teaches children about reliigon/history and is also a handy timesaver in the gourmet kitchen - The "Lots Wife Salt Grinder" (do I really need to describe farther?). I hope that doesn't break rule 10.
I also really made the "Alice Cooper Cabbage Patch Doll", but I don't think that is true chindogu, too gomi.
Now that I know you exsist, trust me, I'll make and post better chindogu once my medication kicks in.
Sincerely,
Fluxie
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From: uch@brain.net.pk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by umair and uzair at uch@brain.net.pk.
Well I do not know if somebody has made this or not but my idea is about a kind of board of metal with the the lower side prependicular to the board you can keep a book(or a digital diary a palm top or with a big board a lap top or anything else any thing
at all) on it the board will be attached to stand that will have a circular grip made of steel srong foam type material or a comfartable rubber (depending where it would be used) the grip will fit with a screw type system (using a comfartablr plastic or
rubber knob)now fit this on a wiper and read a book while wiping the floor or while vaccum cleaning your room,this could also be fited in bathroom or kitchen by replacing the circular grip by fitting it permanently on wall or by a strong suction pad.
If you are having any trouble understanding my Invention E-Mail me and I will send you a picture or explain my Invention.(Further).
THANKYOU very much
Uzair and Umair
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From: vinayadvani@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Vinay Advani at vinayadvani@hotmail.com.
My Idea is for people who like to read at night and have partners who want to sleep!
I would suggest that the letters are printed with flourescent ink so that in total darkness the
letters glow in green , thus making it possible to read even in total darkness.
Very useful in case of power blackouts and for people who want to read books they are not supposed to read
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From: Bob1etc@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jimmy Reinstatler at Bob1etc@yahoo.com.
A lead lined lifejacket would be very useful in encouraging those who cannot swim to swim because them sinking would help to make them swim.
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From: ruddigars@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Margaret Lee at ruddigars@hotmail.com.
A photo or art frame with a special glass that darkens when light hits it (just like the sunglasses)
so as not to damage the work by light. The chindogu element is that you can't see the work when the
light is on.
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From: yuppa@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jeremiah at yuppa@hotmail.com.
My chindogu useless invention is as follows:
For smokers!!
Tired of looking for that ashtray all the time?
This portable device clips onto the filter of any cigarrette, and has a slim long curved tin attachment that catches the ashes from your cigareete without you ever having to ash it yourself!
My other useless invention is a coat made up entirely of CPU fans, all wired together and hooked up to a car battery which is comfortably placed in the middle of the backside of the coat. On even the hottest of days the extra weight from the coat will be
offset by the permanent and pleasing breeze!
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From: bigt@techpointer.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Tom Puglisi at bigt@techpointer.com.
1 - The toe umbrella...
Quite simply, a small umbrella that is fitted to each thong or sandle which provides shade to each foot on hot sunny days. The umbrellas can be closed so that toes can be tanned to desired colour.
2 - The ring saver...
A ring with a chain and clasp that is worn on the finger nearest the ring to be protected. The clasp is the fastened to the original ring. If the protected ring slips off its finger, it dangles from the safety chain instead of falling down the sink etc.
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Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 13:53:35 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by McGee at .
An opaque bag to catch your sneezes so that no one has the unpleasentness of having sneeze all over them.
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From: t.valleau@home.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by bobby valleau at t.valleau@home.com.
an electric fish feeder: when set at a time releases a measured amount of fish food.
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From: GLescoe@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Greg Lescoe at GLescoe@aol.com.
The Speed-E-Brush: Take a generic football-or-whatever toothguard. Place bristles into it pointing into the center of the bowl formed by each part (top and bottom) of the toothguard. Attach a handle (much like a paintbrush) to the front, so you end up wit
h a large Y-shaped object. Fill the two bowls with toothpaste all the way around, stuff into mouth, and push back and forth.
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From: elliston@reap.org.nz
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by james elliston at elliston@reap.org.nz.
afanthat clips on to side of abook and turns pages for you when on while reading
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From: kelove@uniserve.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Erin at kelove@uniserve.com.
My chindogu idea is a laser guided cake cutter and t.v. remote.
The cake cutter slices the exact piece size and estimates hom many same size slices can be cut from that cake.The T.V. remote is like an ordinary remote exept it has no butoons just a touch screen.
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From: tvalleau@home.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Bob at tvalleau@home.com.
bullet proof ear-muffs.
Protect you from getting shot in the ear.
Bullet proof ear muffs protect you so buy them now!
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From: kelove@uniserve.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Erin at kelove@uniserve.com.
A tooth brush fan.
A mini fan with tooth brush bristles on it.
cleans with the spin of the fan.
So buy one!
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From: Guten@himer.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Van guten braus-himer at Guten@himer.com.
jfhaashgjasl;s fdsvkjdsjfadsjdsj ajaw;kihcliz.Roughly translated
A fan with 18 blades as sharp as knives.Throw meat into it and you have
nicely sliced steaks.
Also can be used as weapon.
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From: Matti.Aronen@edu.hel.fi
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Matti Aronen at Matti.Aronen@edu.hel.fi.
Fishingrod for animal lovers. It's allmoust like an ordinary rod but it hasn't got a hook so it won't hurt fishes and it won't get stuck in your clothes
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From: phillip_cooper@cooperfamily.freeserve.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Phillip Cooper at phillip_cooper@cooperfamily.freeserve.co.uk.
My idea is a brush attached to the back of your shoe wich goes from side to side like a windscreen wiper. Which cleans your footprints as you are walking.
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From: hannu.o.savolainen@sonera.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Hannu Savolainen at hannu.o.savolainen@sonera.com.
The PFOS = Portable Folding Oil Stick
for your cars:
Designed like a folding portable radio antenna you can fold the oil
stick to your pocket after the use. Saves also your fuel station
costs because there is no need to add oil so often because you can
adjust the stick length so that the oil level seems to be correct
allways.
Best Regards HSa
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From: pulkkine@megabaud.fi
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jussi Pulkkinen at pulkkine@megabaud.fi.
Mobile phone in ladies' shoe (Remember Maxwell Smart?) Insert a plastic bag and use the shoe as a drinking horn (remember the fairy tale?)
Reindeer driving glasses, made of stheel meshing to prevent mosquitoes entering your eyes.
[More to come]
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From: olgalu@sion.com.ar
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by mariano rodriguez at olgalu@sion.com.ar.
my idea is a puchingball with a screan in it that you can insert a maped photografy (sort of a gameboy camera) of the face you want to punch and it reacts whit sounds and expresions to your hits
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From: ak@ees2.oulu.fi
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Antero Kangas at ak@ee.oulu.fi.
The electric Fan (means blower, little propeller) which get its
electricity from little electric windmill. Very helpful on hot Beach.
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From: ak@ees2.oulu.fi
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Antero Kangas at ak@ee.oulu.fi.
With an electric Drill connected to normal Toothbrush you can get a heavy duty
Toothbrush.
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From: cburr@teleport.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Charlie Burr at cburr@teleport.com.
Toothpaste/Shaving Cream Paste:
A Man's Toothpaste for a Man's Needs
How it works:
After a vigor teeth brushing, customer will spread this excessively lathery paste around his face for a clean and cost-effective shave.
Problems to be addressed:
High Cost of Personal Grooming Products
Time Constraints Associated with Morning Routine
Landfill Waste
Tedious Nature of Daily Grooming Routine
Downside:
Shaving with one's own saliva
Messy nature of toothpaste/shaving spread
How many hours does the average modern man spend getting ready to go to work over the course of a year? What would you be willing to pay for a new, simple and effective innovation that will save time, money, and help reduce waste?
Now men can break the monotonous cycle of their morning routine with this clever, economical and ecological new breakthrough.
Best,
Charlie Burr
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From: eero.kauranen@iobox.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Eero Kauranen at eero.kauranen@iobox.com.
Eero Kauranen, Salo, Finland September 3, 2000
The "FuselessFinder",
- a new revolutionary locating device for finding what
used to be a fuse
Problem: It is often difficult to find out which fuse of a fuse panel
corresponds to each wall socket. You may try to unscrew a fuse,
and then test with a lamp, for example, which wall outlet has
no electricity. But in the long run, this is time-consuming,
and after a couple of weeks' testing, the lamp may break as the
result of frequent turning on and off.
You may also sleep bad, bothering whether some fuses of your
home have the correct current rating or not.
Solution: The FuselessFinder !!!
Disclaimer: The following instructions of how to build the FuselessFinder
and its variant, are here only for the understanding of this
invention. To avoid accidents, the inventor of the Fuseless-
Finder does not encourage to build improvized, possibly
dangerous electric circuits, and takes no responsibility of
loss of life or teeth, burned houses, electric repairing
bills, mentally disturbed domestic animals, or the expense
of law suits (including the State of Rhode Island, USA).
In case of doubt, please contact an authorized electrician
or a consulting company.
Preparations: For your testing, it is good to have at hand some extra
fuses that have the same current rating as the fuses that
are going to be located or optimized. For unexperienced
users of FuselessFinder and FuselessOptimizer, 50 or 100
spare fuses of each current rating are recommended. Have
also a torch available, equipped with good batteries,
just in case you need to continue your testing in darkness.
Building instructions:
The FuselessFinder can be built easily by authorized
electricians (for safety, please note the disclaimer above).
Take a loose AC plug, and make a short circuit between
its 'hot' connections (pins), inside the plug housing. Do
not make any connection to the 'earth protection' pin (if any).
Last, close the cover of the AC plug, making sure that no
electric wire is left visible.
Test and Use:
Insert the plug to the wall socket that you are interested in.
In a moment you may see some effects, such as lights or radio
turning off or a silent radio. But please do not allow those
side-effects discourage your enthusiasm. Next, go and look at
the fuse panel of your house or apartment. You will notice that
one of the fuses have burned; it may have lost its "indicating¨
cap", for example. That is the fuse which is connected to the
wall socket that you are testing. You have now located the
fuse successfully.
Variant of FuselessFinder
In the United Kingdom, for example, some AC plugs have its
own fuse, built in the AC plug. If you make the short circuit
to such a plug, you have made the FuselessOptimizer, the
locating divice of the more or less correctly rated fuse.
When using the FuselessOptimizer, usually the fuse in the
AC plug burns, and you will not be able to immediately
localize the right fuse on the fuse panel. But as an
intermediate result, you have got important information
about the fuse in the plug. It is optimized: it has
(to be exact, had) lower current rating than the main fuse
of your apartment, or the localizable fuse on the fuse panel.
To find out which fuse, you need to use the fuse-less
FuselessFinder model (see "Testing" above). In some cases
the main fuse or the fuse of the fuse panel may burn first,
indicating that the fuse of your FuselessOptimizer is less
optimized than the burned fuse, and you may need to continue
your testing with a better optimized fuse, or an upgraded
variant of the FuselessFinder (please stand-by, monitoring
whether information about the ITHypeTech upgrades of the
FuselessOptimizer are published on this Internet page
(FuselessHyper patent swinging).
Other notes: In some old houses, there is only a single main fuse, and
the only optimized fuses are in your FuselessOptimizer and
other AC plugs. This means that in the long run, the use
the FuselessFinder or the FuselessOptimizer may be quite
expensive, because usually only the electric utility
company is authorized to replacing of the main fuse.
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From: acandler@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by alasdair at acandler@yahoo.com.
a teddy bear warmer
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From: huh_what55@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Kibagamei Jubei at huh_what55@hotmail.com.
Have you ever set your alarm, but failed to wake up because you are such a heavy sleeper??? Well never fear, the Alarm Pillow is here! This new clock has 3 foolproof wakeup features - 1. There is only one volume choice, and that choice is a deafening 95 d
ecibels! 2. The alarm clock is connected to a speaker- and the foam cover of this speaker is what makes up the actual pillow. 3. There are no silly radio wake-ups, you will awake every morning to the sound of a truck horn.
Note: The deluxe model spills a glass of water on your face which ends up short-circuiting the pillow, and shocking you to awareness!
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From: devilshotrod@hotmail
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by michael at devilshotrod@hotmail.
inflatable dart board
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From: Jaakkolat@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jari Jaakkola at Jaakkolat@hotmail.com.
AC powered wrist watch with a battery in case of power failure AND a 15 meter long power cord to provide excellent movability. There is no fear that battery would die just as you climb Himalayas, because you cannot get there with a 15 meter long cord, at
least from Finland where I live. The watch is also environmentally sound, because less clock batteries are needed. If you wish, anyway to go to the Himalayas, you can always take a diesel powerered generator with you.
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From: ms_cloughside@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Mark Lamar at ms_cloughside@hotmail.com.
My useles invention is a inflatable trousers & jacket for use in the bath just the kit for anybody scared of water and wanting that little bit of extra security.
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From: anh_77@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Anh Do at anh_77@hotmail.com.
A periscope on top of which you can attach a camera so that you can take photos from a higher angle than your height.
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From: dinosaur@fka.att.ne.jp
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by keith kinstler at dinosaur@fka.att.ne.jp.
A hat with a waterproof compartment to hold icecubes.
For hangovers, headaches, brain tumors (politically incorrect) or just a hot day.
This is a much more praticaL VERSION THAN THE ONE THAT appears in 99 useless japanese Inventions. I have actually tried a version myself. Amazingly it works!
perhaps a spin-off could be a hat with a fire-proof compartment for storing red hot coals.
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From: katie_reddragon@yahoo.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by katie walker at katie_reddragon@yahoo.au.
a viabrating burgler alarm made out of transparent polymathylmethacrylate
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From: ske_wda@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jules at ske_wda@hotmail.com.
An Airbag Jacket - So if you ever get hit by a car while crossing a road it will inflate and save your life.
The Portable Carpark Maker (with parking meter) - You will never have to search for carparks ever again. It attachs to your car and wherever you fancy to park, it will draw a carpark and the sign wll be erected.
A sign that indicates that there is a sign ahead
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From: dropsy6@algorithmy.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by andrew kushin at dropsy6@algorithmy.com.
i thought of this chindogu idea when i was 12. i am now 31. i did not know that it was chindogu at the time, but after reading both of your books, i now know what it was all for:
electric toothpick sharpener:
think about how little of the actual toothpick is used before you throw the whole thing away. once you've used both tiny ends, they become soggy and bent and the rest of the wood is useless. many trees could be saved by resharpening the toothpick with a
n useful electric toothpick sharpener. if you end up building this, please make sure to inclued a storage area for extra toothpicks.
thank you,
andrew kushin
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From: TiaMacF@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Catriona Mac Farlane at TiaMacF@aol.com.
An air guitar transfer! Simply attach the plastic sheet to any full length mirror, and see yourself play the guitar just like your favourite rock stars!
(It's kinda hard to describe, and my scanner is broken {><})
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From: jmollema@webpsico.nl
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jaap Mollema at jmollema@webpsico.nl.
Snail-Sponge
"Your whole house dusted while you read the newspaper!"
Fix the yoke with a plaster to the house of the snail. Water the sponge and let them crawl! They don't only whipe out their own trail, but dust your entire house in the mean time! Water the sponge every other day!
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From: Orbane
A plastic cover for laptop computers.
"Taking portable computers to the limit"
This is a plastic bag in the shape of laptop computers witha plastic ziplock seal. It is designed to protect the computer from rain, dust, and foodcrumbs. There may also be the option of it being designed to mould to te shape of the keyboard making the c
omputer more useable while the protection cover is on. It is made of see through plastic. There may be problems with the accessability with ports...
I think this will be a sufficient description.
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From: tombraider38@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Jamie Lawrence at tombraider38@hotmail.com.
It's called The Shower Cap, It is a cap with a shower attatched to it and you can wear it in bed, whilst you are going about your daily routine, you are being constantly cleaned, you connect the shower up to a water tank which you carry on your back (very
heavy) and this is connected through a pipe. It will soak you wet through but this is the uselessness. It cannot run warm water so by the end of one day's exposure to the Shower Cap, you will probably have pneumonia! This is a completely useless inventio
n!
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From: rp_thota@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Thota Rajendra Prasad at rp_thota@yahoo.com.
A special CHINDOGU for Human Waste Management!! Read on...
The genesis for my idea is like this...most of the times we experience a painful agony in releasing the much collected urine or whatever you call it, especially when we are in an meeting or when the loo or toilets are already occupied or when we are in th
e midst of a city, where we are new and also during long distance travel in a Bus, etc where there would be no toilets...and in situations alike best known to those who have experienced it and the only alternative was to twist and change our normal postur
es into abnormal ones so that other think that we are crazy..
In order to smile on for overcoming such frustrations..the chindogu/idea is... when one knows that s/he is going to face such situations, a use of a special trouser which contains an inbuilt plastic bag strategically positioned from not showing out (and S
cented, for better maintenance and to keep the odour off!) with proper soft and flexible piping to the position of the orifice through the underwear would definitely be a re-freshing experience!! Aah!! And a special mechanism for locking the contents by j
ust pressing a small pad inside the pocket to keep the contents from flowing out and spoiling the scene!
Advantages:
1. Especially for Diabetes patients and others who have this constant release syndrome can effectively overcome this problem using this special trouser.
2.Enjoy the long distance travel, without having to worry over the hassles of looking out for such crowded toilets.
3.Enjoy sitting with your Girl/Boy friend for hours chatting and not getting disturbed.
Disadvantages:
1.Always having to wear that same kind of trousers, Unless and until designers come out with a special Fit-In Apparatus, where it can be fitted to any kind of outfits.
2.Worrying about dumping the plastic bag once the plastic bag is full.
3.Carrying the filled bag for long with one may definitely is a stinking experience!!
4.If the bag is full, it may create an indecent bulge somewhere, showing it out!
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From: crazyace@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Charlie flinders at crazyace@yahoo.com.
my chindogu idea is a motor bike with a bathroom and a bedroom
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From: theoriginalartfuldodger@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Neal Davies at theoriginalartfuldodger@hotmail.com.
My IDEA:::: wind powered walkman.. attach the FAN helmet onto your head. the helmet has a mini windmill on top and has a small motor attached so when the wind blows , it can power your walkman with WIND POWER!!!
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From: lilyflores@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Liliana Flores at lilyflores@hotmail.com.
Chindogu´s name: Warm me up "calientame donde sea"
Solution: the problem is that when the temperature goes down we always have to wear a lot of clthes and jackets for us not to sufer the unconfortable cold, and so many clothes that you feel so fat that you can´t move.
With our new jacket that would never hapen because it is equiped eith a heater and a control so that you can regulate the temperature so that you don´´t have to wear so many clothes anly the jacket and with a long extention you can go wherever you want to
be at.
Problem: the problem that the jacket might cause is that you always have to be pluged in, and you can not wear it on the street because if you are not pluged in it won´t warm you up.
Chindogu´s description: the jacket has been done with a thin fabric, between the fabric and the linning there is a cable wich warms you up and the control to regulate the temperature. The cable goes on with a long extention so that whenever you want to co
nnect the jacket you don´t have to be next to the outlet.
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From: katro54@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Katya Rodriguez at katro54@hotmail.com.
Problem:
Usually, when you find yourself at a nightclub or in a place that is very crowded, you can't get to your destination on time, and all the people keeps getting in your way.
Solution
we found a solution for that called "Haste pa' allá"! a mexican expression that means get out of my way, this invention allows you to have your own space making the people around you move away so that you can go trhough easily.
"Haste pa' allá" consists of two plastic rings that sorround the body allowing your own personal space, 6 boxing gloves are attached to the rings and these make people move apart.
The problem is that "haste pa' allá" is big and makes it difficult to fit throgh doors or avoids you to get in your car and besides it's uncomfortable
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From: myrnitalozano@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by myrna at myrnitalozano@hotmail.com.
...A que no me mojas
Every time it rain is more difficult to cross the street or avenue without getting your shoes wet do the fact that in occasions the water get up making a big puddle of water and it is most likely to get to the other side of the street with your shoes or e
ven your socks and pants soaked.
To solve this problem we propose pants with impermeable bottoms so when it rains you could cover your shoes and not get it wet.
The material that we are going to use consists of a thick material that connects to the pants with a Velcro string.
The only problem is that this is only for pants or we would have to put this string on out the pants wear the same pants every time it rains and the shoe made with the impermeable only adjusts to certain kinds of shoes.
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From: alondra_g@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Alondra gutierrez at alondra_g@hotmail.com.
its very common to forget stuff, there has been so many traying to fix this problem, with stickers everywere, and notes, but this is easy to forget, if you are one of those that forget everything, you don´t have to worry anymore, with the t-shirt "Porta-
Pendientes"you will have for sure that you won´t forget or lost anything that you need your everyday.
it has some troubles like:
-any object you want to stick , has to have the opposite velcro side .
-theres so many possibilitiesto get stuck with other things
- it gets dirty
- you will have to wear the same t.shirt everyday
- everybody will stared at you
descripcion: its a onesize t-shirt, with a sqyare of velcro added to the t-shirt, the opposite side of velcro on the things you will add at the t.shirt.
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From: moma_2999@yahoo.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by norma ruiz at moma_2999@yahoo.com.
Streap Clean was created so that every woman can take cleaning as a funny, easy and even interesting activity , that allows them to clean every part of the house burning fat. This chindogu is perfectly adapted to the body, so that you can move from pla
ce to place it is made of a cleaning fabric and it has sponges in your knees, elbows and breasts so that you can get your house clean by just moving around in the floor or in any place, the problems that this chindogu carries are that the fabric is not
very resistant and it's somehow uncomfortable to take it off every time you want to squeeze it. Also you can carry the risk of people having bad toughts thanks to the suggestive movements involved in using the chindogu
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From: aalisonclarke@rocketmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Alison Clarke at aalisonclarke@rocketmail.com.
Sound-activated snooze-button-presser.
Pressing the snooze button on your alarm clock can be a hit-and-miss affair.
Reading glasses, ornaments and your glass of water can all suffer. Pressing the
wrong button leads to unexpected and unpleasant changes of volume and radio
station.
The snooze button presser is a latex hand with a sound activated
switch. It does away with these problems, pressing your snooze button
precisely every time.
PS Where can I buy Chindogu books in Melbourne, Australia? I want some for
Christmas presents.
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From: SAMJO7UK@YAHOO.CO.UK
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by SAMUEL OGUNLAJA at SAMJO7UK@YAHOO.CO.UK.
WATER SKATES.
WATER SKATES ARE JUST LIKE ROLLER SKATES BUT ARE FOR USE ON WATER. THEY ARE NORMAL WATER PROOF BOOTS WITH INFLATED RUBBER ON THE SOLES THE RUBBER IS INFLATED BY A RIP CORD AND ONCE INFLATED YOU CAN SKATE ON THE WATER.
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From: deborahccurtis@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Deborah Curtis at deborahccurtis@hotmail.com.
Now that wearing colour is in fashion, colour blind people will certainly look uncool unless you get a tag system for clothing coordination. Each item is be numbered and referenced on a coded chart, which cross references other clothes items with ticks o
r crosses to tell you which combination you are allowed (and not allowed) to wear.
Stops you wearing clashing colours, and looking like a fashion victim but takes hours longer to decode the tag, get dressed and later retag items. Also it could be embarassing to be caught with the tags still on the clothes; it will entirely kill off any
fashion credibility you still had. You might have problems correctly retaging your clothes once you have worn them, you'll have to do it immediately or you'll forget and get it all wrong for next time, and hope the numbers don't come off in the wash. Ot
herwise, you'll just have to stay post modern and wear black everything.
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From: deborahccurtis@ea.gov.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by deborah curtis at deborahccurtis@ea.gov.au.
Firstly a correction to my first chindogu which is the chart and tag system for coordinating clothes for the colour blind; another chindogu is it will only work if a colour sighted person sets it up for you, OR you get the shop assistant to fill the chart
in when you are buying new items.
This means you must have someone you trust; anyone else might deliberately foil your attempt at colour coordination.
Another idea:
Always looking for those glasses? Too many different pairs for too many purposes?? Relax! You only need ONE device to bring them all together with the glasses windmill headset attachment. The windmill device sits on your head, with rotating arms to whi
ch is attached the front only (frame and lens) of each pair of your glasses you own. The end of each of the rotating arms of the device sit exactly in front of your eyes (a carefree moment ensues as you throw those ordinary spectacle arms away, you don't
need them anymore!). All you need to do is select which set of glasses you want to use each time, the rest are rotated out of sight and out of mind (well, yours anyway). The biggest chindogus are that you might get blown away in a strong wind, or if yo
u lose this device you lose the lot...
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From: deborahccurtis@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by deborah curtis at deborahccurtis@hotmail.com.
Further to my posts of 6 and 7 of December 2000 (noting that I am only a few days new to the Chindogu game and dont know if these ideas have already been done). I am fast getting chindogu'd out and some of my friends are worried since all conversational
roads are currently leading to chindogu... the others have of course become devotees. What the doubters fail to appreciate is, to do this at all you have to get just a little obsessed; otherwise, what would be the point??? Oops, just got interrupted by a
phone call, the 101 Chindogu book I ordered has just come in(!)I am coming up with ideas when not really wanting to, but this is the creative mind at work...careening out of control, and yet... having fun!).
More developments and ideas:
Another possibility for the reading glasses/spectacles etc head attachment is: instead of the windmill arrangement which has height problems, set it up like a carousel! The sets of glasses (front of frames and lenses, no arms) rotate around the head, dr
opping down from the edges. It's a whiz!
More help for the colour uncoordinated and fashion challenged: a Clothing organiser for the week ahead. This is a circular rack for clothes and shoes divided into the days ahead with what you will be wearing. When using the coordination chart as well, t
his is a killer combination! So simple any fashion nerd can look cool...err, but the biggest chindogu is: planning ahead won’t necessarily get it right for the weather. D’oh!
Puddle walking stands: Tired of walking through puddles and getting shoes splashed??
Rise above it all with the puddle walking stand. Similar to the tripod arrangement you have for your camera, but with four spokes for stability and a frame to hold the spokes steady, you can adjust the height of the stand to accommodate the most pesky pu
ddle. As a bonus, you can also walk through dirty streets unscathed.
Windscreen wipers for glasses, using a two way pulley system at each side of the glasses hooked up to the ends of the wipers, to pull them back and forth.. Completely independent, energy efficient, no need for batteries, fully operational in the rain. C
hindogu: you need both hands to work it.
PS I am quite peeved that none of my ideas have made it to the board yet. My friends think I have chindogu ability, but fame eludes me still.
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From: lo@tig.com.au
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Annie Lo at lo@tig.com.au.
A listerine lollipop.
Cleans plaque off ur teeth and gingivitus while u suck on this tasty lolly.
OR a lollipop that is a curved flat shape to fit into the contours of the side of teh mouth.
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From: Pigrot@wombatnews.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Pigrot de la Clive at Pigrot@wombatnews.com.
Aren't those SUVs (SOBs I say) annoying? They may have a "commanding view of the road, but the obstruct everyone else's vision. But not anymore, thanks to the Auto Periscope. Just crank it up and peer over those sons of Buicks!
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From: showland@clicksafety.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Steve Howland at showland@clicksafety.com.
As I was strolling down Broadway in Oakland, California, with my umbrella opened above my head, it occured to me that if the umbrella were not sloped down (like a roof) but instead sloped upwards at the edges (like a tulip), it would collect the rain insi
de and could double as a rain gauge (for measuring rainfall amounts). Imagine little lines on the inside of the umbrella like the ones in your measuring cup!
And how carefully you'd lay your umbrella down so as not to spill the precious liquid! (Chingdoku #2: a retractable base at the bottom of the umbrella handle, shaped like the base at the bottom of a Christmas tree, so the umbrella would stand straight up
and be stable and so the rainfall amounts could be observed).
And then one could tell people how much rain had collected in the umbrella while one was out, and become sort of a walking weatherman. So omoshiroi!
Anyway, 3/100 of an inch of rain fell between 4 and 4:10 in Oakland today. Or so I imagine, since I don't have this Chingdoku yet.
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:35:52 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Spiros Bikas at .
CARPET CLOTHING 2000:-Have you ever left home on a cold winter's morning wishing you could be in the comfort of your own home? The Carpet Clothing 2000 project aims to make this notion a reality.The inner and outer layers of trousers,skirts,jumpers etc wi
ll be lined with carpet instead of the usual clothing fibres.The outer visible layer of carpet will come in a diverse range of designs and colours suited to the fashion of the age.Onlookers of this new fashion might first think this to be ridiculous,howev
er,they will soon submit to the new fashion when they become envious of their friends wearing it.Warning! Don't stop to try to think what might occur if this clothing is put into a washing machine.
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Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 10:24:23 -0400 (EDT)
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Riitta oittinen at .
I have mailed you (to London office) my idea (with a picture and a photo) more than a year ago (and the international reply coupon as well. I have not received the membership kit.
Please mail it to me
Riitta Oittinen
Mayratie 14 A 17
00800 Helsinki
Finland
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From: snoot@dog.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by jessy at snoot@dog.com.
a dog-operated ball-thrower.
a contraption that would probably only be used by well-trained dogs who love to fetch. they would drop the ball in a funnel in the machine & then step on a lever that would activate the funnel arm to swing & throw the ball.
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From: tamrose70@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by tam at tamrose70@hotmail.com.
How about a demo,audition video, staring me , trying out a great little, or large unbrella, sorround type, where you can see through,
where you can fit four or five peaple , holding the unbrella, the unbrella has lights at the handle, and a camera , for the auditions,
with me in a blond wig and glam eye-lash's brown lip stick, guzzling
from below, in the middle.
Now you could use the auditions for later use's , but I also come up
multy million dollar Ideas
So another would be , getting stuck in a low light subway car full of only men, and I only have a rain coat thats way to hot to wear,
yet my nurse uniform is a joke costume , for a lap dance, way to hot
so I end up drenched and licking my lips at the back of the car.
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From: "Shirin =]"
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Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Shirin =] at
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From: shamshaft@wombatnews.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Slag Shamshaft at shamshaft@wombatnews.com.
...A que no me mojas
Every time it rain is more difficult to cross the street or avenue without
getting your shoes wet do the fact that in occasions the water get up making
a big puddle of water and it is most likely to get to the other side of the
street with your shoes or even your socks and pants soaked.
To solve this problem we propose pants with impermeable bottoms so when it
rains you could cover your shoes and not get it wet.
The material that we are going to use consists of a thick material that
connects to the pants with a Velcro string.
The only problem is that this is only for pants or we would have to put this
string on out the pants wear the same pants every time it rains and the shoe
made with the impermeable only adjusts to certain kinds of shoes.
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From: sjron@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sean Ramnath O'Neill at sjron@hotmail.com..
Never lean or strain to hear directions from passers-by in your car again. Get
two funnels and one piece of hosepipe, approximately 5' long. Attach the
funnels to ends of pipe. Affix pipe and funnels to inside-roof of car so that
one funnel dangles by the driver's seat and the other by the front passenger
window. When lost in your car, hail a pedestrian and get their attention to ask for their help.
If they are on the 'wrong side' of the car, simply speak into the funnel. Your
voice will travel down the hose-pipe and out of the other funnel. The
pedestrian will then answer you in a similar manner. Using this method you need not shout your questions or lean over to the other window to ask questions.
Unless, of course, you wish to roll it down so the pedestrian can hear you.
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From: tara.lee@rca.ac.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Tara Lee at tara.lee@rca.ac.uk.
For fashion-conscience people who want to change the colour of their eyes, but can't tolerate contact lenses... Spectacles with eyes painted in the centre in any colour/style they choose!
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From: chaddilingus@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Chad Rea at chaddilingus@hotmail.com.
Working another all-nighter? Did you stay at the bar too late? Eat too much at lunchtime? Introducing The Executive Pillow--perfect for those business professionals who like to burn the candle at both ends. Concealed inside a handy leather briefcase, The Executive Pillow allows you to take power naps anytime, anywhere without tarnishing your stylish, go-getter image. Simply open your briefcase on your lap, an airplane tray table, your desktop---virtually anywhere you wish. To the onlooker, it will look as if you are face deep into your work when you'll actually be face deep into sheep. The Executive Pillow. Work hard. Play hard. Sleep soft.
Following that same line of thinking . . .
The Excutive Office Tent. This Chindogu product turns your office desk into a private sleeper. This way, you can crawl under desk, roll down the cloth (printed with a desk-like image) and sleep without annoying worrying about florescent light shinning in, or embrassing stares from jealous co-workers.
Chad Rea, chaddilingus@hotmail.com
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From: bsweeney@andover.edu
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Ben Sweeney at bsweeney@andover.edu.
My idea is scisors aranged on a mesh hat for giving onself a haircut.
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From: ratenterprizes@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Matt Russell at ratenterprizes@hotmail.com.
A drink dispencing tolite cooler
It's not actually a tolite,it just looks alot like it,the cooler is in the tank and the drink comes out of the boal when you flush it.
(it would sell great on the collage campuses)
If interested please email me, yours truly
matt russell
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From: billpeggyjohnson@erols.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Bill at billpeggyjohnson@erols.com.
toilet paper conservation. Avoid wasting precious resources. Normally only one side of toilet paper is used, then discarded in the bowl. Therefore, half the toilet paper is wasted! Take pride in doing your part to save the rain forests. After cleaning up, save the half used paper, for later use, in a tasteful container kept next to the commode. Advantages: saves the environment, provides the user with a sense of "good citizenship", demonstrates to your guests that "you care". negatives: none.
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From: silandchris@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Chris at silandchris@hotmail.com.
a pair of trousers with 2 chair legs attached to the back. So when you want to
sit down you always have your very own chair. Heavy and unconfortable, it's an
ideal chindogu.
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From: matti.aronen@edu.hel.fi
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Matti Aronen at matti.aronen@edu.hel.fi.
My new Chindogu idea is bullet proof trousers, shirt and helmet. They are made from 8cm thick steel plates so the bullet can't go through them. The unfunctional part is that they're so heavy that you can't move if you wear them.
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From: rob@creedy.u-net.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Rob Rickey at rob@creedy.u-net.com.
A device to prevent children putting their elbows on the table, and dragging
their baggy sleeves through the butter:
The device consists of two rings (similar to large curtain rings) joined with
an adjustable strap. The strap is passed around the chair back when the
child is seated for a meal. The two rings are slipped over the child's hands. The
strap is adjusted so that the child can reach his food with one hand, but is
too short to allow him to put both elbows on the table. Additionally, if he
reaches across the table for the salt, the ring on that arm pull back the
sleeve of his baggy sweatshirt so that it does not drag through his food
or the butter dish.
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From: elise@inventure-travel.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by elise krentzel at elise@inventure-travel.com.
Noseear plugs for the person who sleeps soundly yet smells fouly. The nose plugs are like the rubber ones used by professional divers, only these attach to and inside your ears as well. So when you fart loudly at night and don't want the after effects to shake you out of bed, just atttach the noseear plugs and dream away.
Only problem is that your partner will smell AND hear your sounds and you may have trouble breathing.
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From: airyn_007@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Erin at airyn_007@hotmail.com.
A solar powered flashlight. The flashlight only works in areas of excessive light.
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From: pbowden@clara.co.uk
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Peter Bowden at pbowden@clara.co.uk.
I should like to submit what I think may be the first Chindogu recipe.
Pizza with KFD* A success with all the family!
Prepare your pizza in the normal way and heat it. When properly cooked and ready to serve, lift it with a very narrow instrument and move it abruptly towards a plate on a surface at least one metre away. Next, carefully lift the pizza back up from the floor and turn it the right way up again on to the plate. Rearrange the topping to look as far as possible the way it did before. Serve (ideally in a different room).
*KFD = kitchen floor dust
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From: ryan.white@leoburnett.co.za
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Ryan at ryan.white@leoburnett.co.za.
I will soon be making a fake lap - for cats. This allows you to enjoy your feline friend's company when YOU want to. More later
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From: simcikp@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Paul Simcik at simcikp@hotmail.com.
Greetings,
Item Name: "The Protector"
Concept: Weather Protector for Purchases
Problem: When it is raining/snowing, it is difficult to walk with one's purchases in hand while using an umbrella without rainwater or snowfall entering into the bag and spoiling the precious contents. The "Umbrella Hat" identified in the "99 More Unuseless Japanese Inventions" (p. 147) only exacerbates the situation by allowing even more inclement weather to land on the shopping bag since the items in the user's hands are exposed to the elements as rain/snow is blown across the packages. Rarely does rain or snow fall straight down without the presence of wind.
Solution: A modification to the standard umbrella handle with 2 additional hooks mounted to jut out in opposite directions allows for a number of shopping bags to be hung on the hooks while the pedestrian walks with one or two hands holding the umbrella. Both the packages and the pedestrian are protected by the umbrella's sphere. Since the items are located closer to the umbrella's sphere of influence, they receive more protection from rain/snow that may be falling at an angle.
For those individuals who already own a traditional umbrella that they would like to continue to use, S-shaped hooks may be purchased and hung from the handle to allow for bags to be safely kept out of harm's way. (These S-shaped hooks are typically sold in order to be hung from a shower curtain, but they work great on chain-link fence when you are at the tennis courts!!!)
If you would require an image of this to be sent to you, please let me know, but I think the description is clear enough to visualize the actual item.
Stay Dry!!!
Paul Simcik
simcikp@hotmal.com
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From: robertta_m@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by robertta at robertta_m@hotmail.com.
Problema a resolver:
Evitar los molestos pisotones en los dedos de los pies causando por terceros en ocasiones tales como bailes, al hacer filas, o en lugares en donde hay mucha gente. Al igual que probenir accidentes en los pies tropezones, torceduras, patadas, entre otros.
prblemas que ocasiona:
La falta de estética: Debido a su funcionalidad, el lograr un diseño mas éstetico es extremadamente difícil.
Debido a los materiales de que está compuesto puede llegar a ocasionar problemas por su peso lo que en ocasiones incomoda al caminar.
Descripción del producto:
El producto esta compuesto por una lamina de metal la cual esta doblada y amoldada para cubrir la forma de la parte delantera del pie, y que esta sujeta en la parte posterior por medio de elásticos.
El salva-pulgarcitose pone por la parte de enfrente del zapato con una altura tal que protege todo el pie. tobillo y parte de la espinilla.
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From: m.luisa_medina@usa.net
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by M. Luisa Medina, Mercedes Esquer, Mónica Torres, Jorge García, Dante Reséndez at m.luisa_medina@usa.net.
To the International Chindogu Society:
We are second year design students from the University of Monterrey, México and here we are presenting our idea for a chindogu:
The "Acomodín"
Problem it solves:
School desks at all school levels are generally hard and uncomfortable, that´s why we invented the "Acomodín", a device that allows you to sit comfortably on your school desk.
Problems it causes:
You need to carry the "Acomodín" at all times besides your backpack and school material.
It isn´t heavy but it is somewhat uncomfortable to carry because it must be carried on your back as a back pack.
Everytime you need to stand up, to hand in a paper or homework or go to the bathroom you must be sure to fold your "Acomodín" because walking while it is unfolded is somewhat uncomfortable and makes you look weird.
Description:
The "Acomodín" consists on a unfoldable backpack that turns into a cushion for your school desk. It is made out of foam, cloth and elastics. It has a piece of elastic so you can pull it down and unfold it.
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From: cynthiaurrutia@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Cynthia at cynthiaurrutia@hotmail.com.
DISCRIPTION
A belt with spaces to keep a roll of toilet paper, one hotdog, ice pack, cheetos, and a cylinder for drinks or beer.
MATERIALS
Belt: orange elastic belt (orange color is a must to avoid loss), black plastic bucle.
Pockets: black rayon material, thin black elastic, wide black elastic, black thread, and a black, termal, leakproof bag.
NAME
“HUNGER BÚSTER”, because once you finish eating all the food you had during the football game, there will be no more hunger left.
FUNCTION
It allows you to carry your treats, chips, soda and toilet paper to the stadium. Enough food to allow you to see the game without interruptions and not causing other people the inconvenience of blocking their view, and the toilet paper can come in handy to clean up any mess you leave.
DISADVANTAGES
A bit bothersome, the different compartments are big and get in your way, you can become trapped or your food can get crushed. Another problem is that the ice melts and water is heavy and can leak when the person is cheering.
Food may be stolen because the belt does not have any safety features; your food can easily be taken.
DISCRIPTION
A belt with spaces to keep a roll of toilet paper, one hotdog, ice pack, sesame seeds, and a cylinder for drinks.
MATERIALS
Belt: orange elastic belt (orange color is a must to avoid loss), black plastic bucle.
Pockets: black rayon material, thin black elastic, wide black elastic, black thread, and a black, termal, leakproof bag.
NAME
“HUNGER BÚSTER”, because once you finish eating all the food you had during the football game, there will be no more hunger left.
FUNCTION
It allows you to carry your treats, chips, soda and toilet paper to the stadium. Enough food to allow you to see the game without interruptions and not causing other people the inconvenience of blocking their view, and the toilet paper can come in handy to clean up any mess you leave.
DISADVANTAGES
A bit bothersome, the different compartments are big and get in your way, you can become trapped or your food can get crushed. Another problem is that the ice melts and water is heavy and can leak when the person is cheering.
Food may be stolen because the belt does not have any safety features; your food can easily be taken.
I send you a mail because i can´t send you the images in this form....please read it OK.......
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From: beli81@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Sylvia, Marisol, Ana, Monica, Brenda, Fernanda at beli81@hotmail.com.
Names:
Sylvia Muzquiz
Marisol Olivares
Ana Najera
Brenda Salman
Fernanda Sada
Monica Salinas
CHUTAZOS
Hi, we are the creators of the CHUTAZOS, and here we are sending you the information that you need to have.
PROBLEM:
When people go to the supermarket it is very common for someone to hit you on the ankle with the shopping cart, this is very painful, and that is why we have created something to avoid these shameful accidents.
This is the perfect solution, It is an additament for any kind of flat shoes. It has a protection on the rear to avoid this attacks.
The pros of this chindogu are that it avoids to be hit on the ankle and therefore to be hit.
The cons of the chindogu are that these protectors are very heavy and rigid and it is very complicated to walk with these protectors; on the other hand, it is very ridiculous to go around on the supermarket with such a big thing tied on the shoe just for protection. It should be mentioned that it is necessary to use flat shoes when you are going to use these protectors.
The ankle protectors are made out of a rigid metal that should be tied at the top of the shoes, to prevent these from falling. These protectors are made out of steel, with the shape of an L, these are tied with the shoe with a cord, and a shin guard to protect the cabs. These are very effective since they have been proved by the creators of this chindogu.
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From: anaaragay@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Ana Patricia Aragay at anaaragay@hotmail.com.
My group and I realized that when students want to sleep in class they can never find a comfortable position, and are not able to sleep.
Our Chindogu, "Coyotito" solves this problem, because of its puffy materials. Besides, it is disguised as a cast, so the teacher won´t notice it is a "pillow".
The Coyotito is made of two socks and a bandage. The tip of one of the socks, the glove-like one, was cut off. Then both socks where sown together. The second sock, which is the one on top, was stuffed with cotton. Then we wrapped the bandage around the whole thing. Finally looking like a cast.
With the Coyotito you can sleep very well during class, but if the teacher notices, you´ve got problems!
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From: eddfrutos@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Eduardo at eddfrutos@hotmail.com.
Chindogu: "Always alert chair"
PROBLEM IT SOLVES.
"There are moments in which you must be seated but you also have to stay
awake, for example, when you do homework at night, or for night watchmen, or
for people who work in the office at night. This is why we decided to invent
the "always alert chair"
PROBLEMS IT CAUSES.
" It is unconfortable to use, because you have to mantain your balance, and
if at some point you fall asleep, you will fall and might get hurt.
More over, when not in use, the "always alert chair" must be kept against
the wall or some otherthing or it may fall because it can't be standing by
itself"
DESCRIPTION.
"It consist on a seat with a back and only one leg situated in the central
part, so, it makes you keep your balance with your own legs when you sit on
it, if someone get sleepy or relaxed while sitting on it, the chair wil fall
down".
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Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by at .
Names:
Sylvia Muzquiz
Marisol Olivares
Ana Najera
Brenda Salman
Fernanda Sada
Monica Salinas
CHUTAZOS
Hi, we are the creators of the CHUTAZOS, and here we are sending you the information that you need to have.
PROBLEM:
When people go to the supermarket it is very common for someone to hit you on the ankle with the shopping cart, this is very painful, and that is why we have created something to avoid these shameful accidents.
This is the perfect solution, It is an additament for any kind of flat shoes. It has a protection on the rear to avoid this attacks.
The pros of this chindogu are that it avoids to be hit on the ankle and therefore to be hit.
The cons of the chindogu are that these protectors are very heavy and rigid and it is very complicated to walk with these protectors; on the other hand, it is very ridiculous to go around on the supermarket with such a big thing tied on the shoe just for protection. It should be mentioned that it is necessary to use flat shoes when you are going to use these protectors.
The ankle protectors are made out of a rigid metal that should be tied at the top of the shoes, to prevent these from falling. These protectors are made out of steel, with the shape of an L, these are tied with the shoe with a cord, and a shin guard to protect the cabs. These are very effective since they have been proved by the creators of this chindogu.
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From: claudiaivm@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Claudia Vázquez at claudiaivm@hotmail.com.
"BUSSOP"
This is a portable bus stop, we called "Bussop". The trouble we are trying to solve is that when you´re going to take the bus you have to walk a long way until the bus stop. So that we have invented the great "Bussop". This is a portable bus top signal as we told, and when you´re taking the bus you just hold the Bussop on wherever you want to take it and just wait for the bus. The trouble with this is that you have to carry it every where you wish to go, and is so big and so heavy nd some one in the bus could get hurt.
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From: ana_laurag@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Ana Laura Guerra at ana_laurag@hotmail.com.
The name of our chindogu is "Happy Mommy!!", and it is composed by baby clothes and three non heavy toys.
The problem we noticed is that babies are always thoughing things and toys to the floor and their mommies are always worried about lifting and washing them. This chindogu resolves that problem, because no matter what they do, by using "Happy Mommy" babies will always have they toys right there with them.
The problems that may cause is that the babies will not be able to sleep with it because they might be hurt and it will be imposible to put the clothes in the washing machine.
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From: leo_rsc@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by CLUB DE TOBY at leo_rsc@hotmail.com.
our chindogu is about a soccer goalkeeper jersey that includes or has attached on a mirror on the chest area. This allows the keeper to use this mirror to reflect the sun light directly at the forward or attacker eyes, and by consecuence the attacker will miss his chance of scoring.
on the negative part of the chindogu it cant be used on cloudy days for the obvious reason that the sun light its hidding on the clouds an other negative part is by having a mirror attached to the chest meke cause serious physical damage, this is because the mirror may brake into pieces.
thank you....
Club de Toby Mexico April 27 2001
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From: leo_rsc@hotmail.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by CLUB DE TOBY at leo_rsc@hotmail.com.
our chindogu is about a soccer goalkeeper jersey that includes or has attached on a mirror on the chest area. This allows the keeper to use this mirror to reflect the sun light directly at the forward or attacker eyes, and by consecuence the attacker will miss his chance of scoring.
on the negative part of the chindogu, it cant be used on cloudy days, for the obvious reason that the sun light its hidding on the clouds, in other negative part is by having a mirror attached to the chest make cause serious phisical damage this is because the mirror may brake into pieces.
thank you.
club de toby, MÉXICO, APRIL 27 2001
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From: pavel93@aol.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Carl Pavel at pavel93@aol.com.
To solve the age-old problem of how to locate your child in a crowd of (especially in Japan) identically dressed children at a school playground, this revolutionary idea ends the problem. My device consists of a large helium-filled brightly colored balloon with the child's name on it and an arrow, pointing downward, hanging from it, attached to the child's cap with a 3-meter long string. It would probably be beneficial to have a cap with a chinstrap, and in the case of small children, they can be prevented from floating off by giving them lots of change to keep in their pockets to weigh them down.
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From: ladynyx@meteas.com
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Nyx Lepage at ladynyx@meteas.com.
Flashlight helmet for kittens! When cats are small, they do not have a full cat's vision yet. That is why I propose the "Night-Light Helmet" for kittens, so they walk freely during the night with no problems.
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From: ms_&cloughside.com@pitt.edu
Another idea submitted by one of our members
This one submitted by Mark Lamar at ms_&cloughside.com.
My useles invention is a inflatable trousers & jacket for use in the bath just the kit for anybody scared of water and wanting that little bit of extra security.
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