Best products from r/Inventions
We found 24 comments on r/Inventions discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 33 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. InSinkErator HOT150, Satin Nickel
- Includes Satin Nickel finish instant hot water dispenser and unique Hot100 2/3 gallon stainless steel hot water tank
- Delivers up to 60 cups/hour of 200 degree f near-boiling water
- We come to you 1-year in-home limited
- Tool-free tank connections and dry-start protection to ease installation
- Easy-to-adjust temperature control. Spout height-6.25 inch. Spout Reach-5.38 inch
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2. The Mully Golf Towel - The Original Retractable Golf Towel (Various Colors)
Durable clip-on clasp with retractable pull cord.Premium 8x8 terry velour cotton & machine washable.The smartest towel is the one that's always with you.
3. One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
4. Thermoworx Whitemorph | White Hand moldable thermoplastic Polymer | Melt, Mold, re-use | Reusable, Biodegradable, eco-Friendly | Unlimited uses - DIY, Crafts, Repairs, Mould Making, Casting (1kg)
- ✔ Heat in warm water over 62°C (144°F)
- ✔ Shape by hand
- ✔ Reusable
- ✔ Biodegradable & non-toxic
- ✔ Unlimited uses
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5. 3M 3430 White Micro Prismatic Sheeting Reflective Tape, 0.875" x 5 yd, 1 roll
- Features micro prismatic optical technology for improved daytime and nighttime performance over beaded sheeting products
- Reliable performance for commercial and non-critical signing applications
- Durable performance for up to seven years
- Manufactured with improved environmental processes that generate lower VOC emissions, energy consumption, and solid waste
- Engineer grade
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6. Shells Version 2 White 22LB Powerful Heavy Duty Vacuum Suction Cups Hooks Hangers Ideal For Home, Work And Travel-- 4 Pack
About Shells: concentrate on providing various reliable quality consumer goods with affordable priceWith strong inner thread lock and high quality natural soft suction rubber could holds up to 22LB.Reusable and waterproof desig.easy to remove, no tools required.Works great on smooth non-porous surfa...
7. AIRHEAD SUP Suction Cup Tie Downs, 2 pk.
Thousands of uses for the Airhead SUP Suction Cup tie downsThese suction cups stick to smooth fiberglass surfaces like glass, boats, SUPs, cars and campersThey are activated and deactivated with a mechanical level to ensure they stick when you want them toIncludes versatile, Duraflex wide gate sprin...
8. Keystone KSTAD70B 70 Pt. Dehumidifier
- Room dehumidifier removes up to 70 pints of moisture from the air per day
- Designed to dehumidify a room up to 4500 square feet
- Electronic controls with LED Display and 24-hour timer
- Auto-restart saves your settings during a power outage
- Settings include Normal, Turbo and Auto-Defrost
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9. Fein ASCM 18 C 4 speed Drill/Drivers, 18 Volt
Bit holder reduces the length and weight of the drill/driver, 7.0 oz. less weightChuck with spindle-stop, Allows to open and close the chuck with only one handCarbide clamping jaws, Fixes the drill shaft securely even by highest torques
10. Universal Lid with 3 Reusable Straws, Silicone, Set of 3
Fits small, x-large cups/great for toddlersFlexible and durableSpill proof and reusable universal lidNo more need of Styrofoam waste
11. Plasticover Sticky Floor Protection Clean Room Mats, 24" Wide by 36" Long, White, 30 Sheets per Mat (Pack of 2)
- Stop dirt before it enters your home or job site
- Works great for drywall dust, sawdust and metal shavings
- Peel off dirty sheets to reveal a one sheet ready to trap more dirt
- Measures 36-inches length by 24-inches width
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12. RitzPIx Magic Photo Mug Customizable White Ceramic with a Single Horizontal Image Tiled around the Mug. Mug is Black until you add Hot Liquid. Perfect Personalized Gift - 11oz.
11oz. White Ceramic Photo Mug with a Single Horizontal Image Tiled around the MugMug is Black until you add Hot Liquid. Watch as your image magically appears!Microwave-Safe Ceramic Mug is Perfect for Your Favorite Hot/Cold BeveragesPersonalize Your Gift by Adding a Name, Thoughtful Message, or Creat...
13. Electronics-Salon 100 to 1M ohm 3296 Multiturn Trimmer Potentiometers Kit
- 100 to 1M ohm 3296 Type Precision Multiturn(28+-3 Turns) Trimming
- Potentiometers Assorted Kit.
- Packed in a plastic box.
- 10 values, total 40 PCS ( each 4 PCS ).
- 100% new. RoHS Compliant
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14. Nine to Nine 3.5mm Stereo Jack Panel Mount Connector Pack of 10
3.5mm metal chassis stereo jackMounts in 1/4 inch holeLow cost alternative for DIY project boxes requiring 1/8" jacksWorks well with inexpensive amplifier projects requiring a jack
15. 3-PK :: DenTrust 3-Sided Toothbrush :: Easily Brush Better :: Clinically Proven Results :: Fast, Easy & More Effective for The Whole Family :: Adults, Children, Special Needs, Autism ::
- The only 3- sided toothbrush made in USA, exclusively made in 1 piece. BEWARE of the IMITATIONS with pop off bristles.
- Assures gum line cleaning. Quick and complete brushing. Better cleaning in less time. The expansion pleats adjust to different tooth widths and massage your gum line.
- Buy the best. Offers the ultimate solution because of the bristles ability to clean teeth and offers extra gum protection.
- Helps improve your dental and oral hygiene habits automatically lessening the risk for gingivitis, tooth decay and gum disease.
- Want an easier, more beneficial tooth brushing experience for you and your family? The soft bristles brush off plaque and offers quick access to all3 sides of the teeth in one brushing stroke.
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16. AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S8, Quiet 8” Inline Duct Fan with Speed Controller - Ventilation Exhaust Fan for Heating Cooling Booster, Grow Tents, Hydroponics
- Designed to ventilate hydroponic grow rooms, transfer heating/cooling, circulate air, cool AV closets, exhaust odors.
- Features an 8-speed manual controller utilizing PWM. See T-Series for temperature and humidity controls.
- Mixed flow design combined with an EC-powered motor for a truly quiet and energy efficient performance.
- Kit also includes corded AC power plug, installation manual, and all necessary mounting hardware.
- Duct Size: 8” | Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.9 x 9.2 in. | Airflow: 807 CFM | Noise: 39 dBA | Bearings: Dual Ball
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17. Rapid Ramen Cooker | Microwave Ramen in 3 Minutes | Perfect for Dorm, Small Kitchen, or Office | Dishwasher-Safe, Microwaveable, BPA-Free (Black 2 Pack)
- EASY MEALS -- A healthier and faster way to cook ramen noodles! For days when you need a quick meal, the Rapid Ramen Cooker makes your favorite brand of ramen in just 2 to 3 minutes with half the sodium
- TOP NOTCH TOOL - It’s an essential for college student dorms or busy adults with hungry kids. You’ll never have to worry about water to boil or washing pans, or other dishes. The heat-resistant handles make it easy & safe to remove from the microwave
- TAKE ON-THE-GO -- Unlike other containers or accessories, the Rapid Ramen Cooker is durable yet convenient enough to be portable, making it perfect for storing in the office kitchen. Reusable for up to 5 years
- HEALTHY, INSTANT, DELICIOUS -- Cooks perfect ramen noodles every time! To use, simply add noodles, half the seasoning packet, fill with water to the fill line, and microwave for 3 minutes or according to your preference
- Rapid Brands helps you achieve stovetop flavor at microwave speed. Now you can cook your favorite foods in a fraction of the time with our wide selection of patented products, including: Rapid Oatmeal Cooker, Rapid Mac Cooker, and Rapid Cake Baker
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18. Clip Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 4.1, 8GB Lossless Sound Music Player with FM Radio Voice Recorder Video Earphones for Running, Support up to 128GB(Black)
- 【Super Lightweight & Wearable Clip Design】The small music player weight only (0.8 ounces), suitable size(2.3 x 1.4 x 0.5 Inches ), 6 operation buttons and independent volume adjustment buttons make it very easy to operate. Special clip design for sport and music lovers, just hooked it to your pocket or blouse and enjoy music when running, jogging, riding, hiking or doing other exercises without any trouble.
- 【Upgraded Bluetooth 5.0 & HiFi Sound Quality】The mp3 player with latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology, you can connect your Bluetooth headphone or Bluetooth speaker with faster data transfer speed, more stable connection and lower power consumption, increasing battery life. Built-in professional noise reduction chip, reduce noise and providing clear sound. Audio format supported: MP3/ WMA/ APE / FLAC / WAV/ /DRM / ACELP.
- 【8GB Memory & Up to 128GB Expandable】RUIZU X52 MP3 player comes with 8GB internal memory, you can store about 2000 songs. Also it provides Micro SD slot for expandable memory and supports up to 128G external TF card, allow you carry more music anywhere.
- 【Multifunctional Music Player】 The mp3 player designed with Music playing, Blutooth wireless connection, FM radio, voice recording, E-book reading(TXT file), photo Browsing, screensaver, Pedometer(Not supported in Bluetooth mode), 25Languages, Fast Rewind/Forward, Shuffle, etc. Wearable clip design and mini size, perfect for Sport, fitness, running, traveling, etc.
- 【Unique Gift Choice】Delicate and compact design, with a strong clip prevents any accidental drop, easy operation, exquisite gift packaging, enjoy a more enjoyable experience. Nice gift idea for your family and friends.
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19. Hykolity Vacancy & Occupancy PIR motion sensor wall switch,Neutral Wire required, Single-Pole,Automatic and Manual ON/OFF for lights、Corridor and Staircase-2 Pack
✔This device can detect motion from a heat-emitting source (such a person entering a room) within its field-of-views and automatically turns lights ON and OFF. The controlled lights will remain ON until no motion is detected and time delay has expired. Built-in button offers manual ON or Auto ON. ...
I do not think leds are practical for sockets. I'v used glow in the dark paint (search term: photoluminescent) on various things. I had to buy the expensive stuff you probably won't find in stores, and the bottles are bright enough to navigate a messy room or even read by. I could imagine a small groove near the base of the socket fitted with a plastic glow ring.
I'm thinking the most reasonable product would be a thin strip of Micro Prismatic Reflective tape sold to customers who apply it to their own sockets. 3m makes some of the highest rated on amazon and I'm guessing you could find a durable tape with a strong adhesive.
You would have to have a flashlight, which I'm guessing someone who would need a solution to this problem is going to have. It would be about as bright as a white reflective traffic sign, but I think the 3m stuff is brighter.
The benefits would be no need for expensive design/manufacturing, customers who prefer high end snap-on stuff or others with harbor freight can both use them and you don't have to worry about precision manufacturing. Its a simple and inexpensive product, easy to package and market. You could also sell as multi purpose to put on tools and whatever else people drop in the dark. Just wanna make it possible to apply the tape without covering the size markings on the socket.
That being said the very brightest glow in the dark stuff is really cool I'v put on everything. I painted the back of my laptop so when the lights are of there's a little design on it. Put some on flashlights so i can find them in the dark. Fully charged it is about as bright as a glow stick. You can get various colors but due to some kinda limitation green can be made quite a bit brighter than other colors and lasts longer also (technically 24 hr. but probably only several hours being pretty bright).
Ohh, if anyone buys some from the link I just gave you ya might wanna get the oil or solvent based paints depending on what you will use it for. The water based dries a little rubbery and needs a certain type of surface to stick well (no smooth metal). You could get the pure pigment (it's like fairy dust) and mix it with clear high strenth glue (i think many epoxys absorb UV so they may not work well). Also applying fingernail polish or a clear gloss on top will protect it and smooth out the surface, the brightest pigments use larger (crystals?) and almost feels like sand mixed with paint.
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They do have instant hot water heaters like this, but I do like your idea:
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https://www.amazon.com/InSinkErator-H-HOT150SN-SS-Instant-Dispenser-Stainless/dp/B01LR7AJOQ/
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Back when people had wood burning stoves they would keep kettles with water on them to always have hot water ready I think. As long as the water gets changed out every day or so it would be fine I think.
Yes, you got it... Anything that doesn't scream "remember how crappy I was at holding up your little stain glass thing ten years ago?" even if there is no actual engineering benefit. Something like this: Shells® Version 2 White 22LB Powerful Heavy Duty Vacuum Suction Cups Hooks Hangers Ideal For Home, Work And Travel-- 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAZIG6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.4g1xbTCVCME5 or WUMN Accessories Suction Cup Soap Dish - Stainless Steel For Bathroom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNMMR20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V6g1xbJZ88850 or AIRHEAD AHSUP-A010 SUP Suction Cup Tie Downs (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JS1R3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V5g1xb6TEK2NT
He needs to get a working prototype in hand, get help from a marketer for a sales pitch and get it in front of people from True Temper or Jackson(two of the largest wheel barrow manf). This is not something I would try to bring to market myself, but I would try hard to license this to companies with the infrastructure and retail systems in place already.
This is a great book on the topic by Stephen Key.
To add some more context, you are basically talking about a dehumidifier. These have been around as a commercial appliance for decades and you can bet that the designs are quite well optimized at this point. Your basic calcs should back that idea up.
As one example of a small but efficient unit meant for home use,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEZA018
This is rated to remove (or produce depending on your view point) a maximum of about 33 liters of water per day. That will of course depend on the humidity and temperature of its surroundings, approaching zero in arid locales. The average human needs about 2 liters of water a day to survive.
To accomplish this, it requires 720 Watts of power (or about 1 horsepower). This is partially to run fans to provide the massive throughput of air volume I mentioned earlier, and partially to run a compressor for a refrigeration system. Adding refrigeration means you can reduce your 'exhaust' temperature and extract essentially all of the water present in the air.
So again, this is something that is definitely possible, but requires on the order of 10-100W of power. Workable for a stationary unit plugged into the wall, borderline feasible for stationary 'off the grid' applications, and all but impossible for portable units.
The first rule of invention: "Thermodynamics is a cruel mistress".
Weed whips run at anywhere from idle at around 3,000rpm and run at 8,000-10,000+ RPM (with load)
Now keep in mind these next specs for the cordless drills are speeds without load.
Milwaukee Cordless 18v Drill 2250rpm - $130.00 (bare tool) + $60 for a battery ($190)
Fein ASCM 18 C 4 speed Drill 18v - 3850rpm -$437.50 on Amazon. (with 5Ah battery)
Where for $279.99 you could just buy a super nice weed whip
I understand that this invention would be based around the fact that you would already own the drill. However, I am pointing out the difference in RPMs for the cost. The kind of person intested in this invention probably has a black & decker or craftsman drill and will not reach more than 2,000 rpm without a load.
The hardware probably exists already, but I bet you'd do very well with calling it a 'towel leash'... catch names like that sell stuff! "As seen on TV" type.
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https://www.amazon.com/Mully-Golf-Towel-Original-Retractable/dp/B07C9VNNNF
Heres the link to purchase with additional information. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L817H8W
I HATE cleaning the toilet so I was thinking of ways to make it easier. This is my first attempt at solving that issue.
I remember when I played basketball in high school, we had a sticky board/mat in front of the scorer's table where we would wipe our feet before checking into the game. When the sticky mat got too dirty, you simply peeled off a layer and had a fresh pad to wipe your feet on. So I thought, why not apply that idea to a toilet bowl? The main problem I already see is the sheer number of available toilets and sizes and I need to find a way to have the sticky pad cover the inside of the bowl as well, not just the top. But hey, it's a first run!
If you zoom in on the picture, you'll see in the top right corner a number 1. There are 30 layers on this pad so even if you ripped off one pad every week, you wouldn't have to clean your toilet for over 6 months!
These are actually designed as a way to wipe your feet off when entering a clean room but they work well for my application. I bought them because they were cheaper than the ones for basketball and I could potentially get 4 trials out of 2 packs since they are so long.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AODUQL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Have you checked out Stephen Key and his book One Simple Idea? I think that'd be a great place to start!
https://www.amazon.com/One-Simple-Idea-Licensing-Goldmine/dp/0071756159
this is actually a great idea. i saw many cups and mugs that changes color or displays a image whenever hot water is poured in it. maybe same materials can be used. example
I'd be happy to.
Here are the parts I ordered from Amazon.
Trim Pot
Stereo Jacks
I bought extra jacks and a kit of trim pots so I could try different values, but I ended up using just the 1K. I put the Trim Pot in series with the left speaker for my wife.
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Some thermoplastic polymers are nearly infinitely forgiving, and reasonably affordable.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-0y1I8-AAk
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https://www.amazon.ca/Thermoworx-Whitemorph-thermoplastic-biodegradable-eco-friendly/dp/B07D2LMQ6B/ref=asc_df_B07D2LMQ6B/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292918391886&hvpos=1o13&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8141117703668464169&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001082&hvtargid=pla-521798022454&psc=1
This already exists in manual form. I bought some for my autistic son to use, hoping to improve is oral hygiene. The design isn't very effective, unfortunately. Sorry you haven't been successful.
Or this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9PTYRN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07J9PTYRN&pd_rd_w=ya8nT&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=paqMj&pf_rd_r=JS9RPX9086ZZFQ8TYCV4&pd_rd_r=5b4fc1b3-4534-4aaf-8c02-e99eba51b94d&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNkk5Sks0NUlNUlJTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc4OTMwMlYyN1NDTjRSRDRaTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgyMzkzMjkzNlNNQ0dWR0NHNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Im trying to avoid breaking my bank by buying jet powered engines (Not against the idea) and this is my first prototype of this caliber so want to start small
If 2 of these wont work, any ideas on what i would need that wont break my bank and still get just a couple of feet, but mainly a slow decent from a small fall. Thank you
It’s hard to improve on this:
Rapid Ramen Cooker - Microwave Instant Ramen Noodles in 3 Minutes (Pack of 2) (Packaging may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QU37TG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h55KDb2RSVMMS
Like this? Clip Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 4.1 8GB Lossless Sound Music Palyer with FM Radio Voice Recorder Video Earphones for Running,Support up to 128GB(Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RTJL3K3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a8wDDbAHW1JJE
Replace your light switches with motion sensor switches, like this one...
https://www.amazon.com/Hykolity-Occupancy-Neutral-Required-White-Pack/dp/B077VN4YK7/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525352554&sr=1-6&keywords=motion+sensor+light+switch
http://www.amazon.com/EasySeat-Elongated/dp/B00729W72G/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1347035874&sr=1-2&keywords=toilet+seat+foot+pedal closest thing I could find, and no where near as effective/efficient. I know the drawing is crap... pedals would be braced to stop lid from slamming, and hold in place until depressed/stepped on again. I've seen built in versions in hospitals and such, but no attachment like this..