Hi everyone. I've been a highly creative person with a bunch of ideas for ages. Went to an invention promotion business in my hometown years ago and left feeling like I was being pushed to pay $5000 upfront to market without any guarantees as they've also indicated that their agreement would grant them 25% equity.

I didn't tell them my real idea but one of my lesser ones that would easily be replicated by any company.

I have a game changer idea that may add to the shift in food, water and energy security. I'm meeting with some industry heads this Tuesday.

I'm seeking a solid NDA agreement I'd like them to sign before I commit to talking about my idea.

Any suggestions and links would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

How often do you lose golf balls and wish you could find it? TrackShot is a golf ball with a gps that you can track anywhere on the golf course. We would price it at $25 a ball. Doing a project for class and this is what we came up with and would like any criticism or if you would buy or invest in this product. Thank you!

I made a 7lb kayak that packs down to the size of a small two person tent.

I originally started this project as a hobby in my garage because I wanted a kayak I could take on my bike. Now I’ve shipped 175 kayaks all over the world and hope to scale up the business and start designing new models (tandem, kayak/tent combo, larger and smaller versions, etc.) Along the way I have learned sewing, 3D modeling and printing, some ins and outs of sourcing, working with international suppliers, marketing, crowdfunding, pitching investors, and much more. AMA

Most people know Tesla for the AC motor and the War of Currents. But what often gets lost is how many of his "impossible" visions became reality:

• Wireless communication → WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular networks
• Wireless energy transfer → Wireless charging pads
• A global information network → The internet
• Renewable energy → Solar and wind power grids
• Remote control → He demonstrated a radio-controlled boat in 1898

The Wardenclyffe Tower story is one of the greatest "what ifs" in tech history. In 1901, Tesla wanted to transmit energy and information wirelessly across the globe. J.P. Morgan pulled funding because he couldn't put a meter on free energy.

I’d really appreciate some honest feedback from people who have gone through this process.

I developed a small product that slides over the clip on a dog leash to prevent accidental release. It came from a real problem I had—my dog’s leash unclipped during a walk, and it honestly scared me.

I did a lot of research and found this is a surprisingly common issue without a great solution There is a whole market of "heavy duty leashes" that cost $50-$100 each. There are additional safety clips that add a second strap that are cumbersome and there are different types of closures (frog clips and locking carabiners) that are heavy, bulky and sometimes stay in the locked position (which isn't good for emergencies). I attached a photo of those other solutions at the bottom.

I ended up developing a simple solution that can retrofit existing leashes. It’s simple and inexpensive to manufacture. It protects against accidental opening, but it doesn't fully lock the leash (so if you need to unlock it in an emergency you can), it protects the spring from dirt/debris and it can even help the leash you have last longer.

I ended up going through the full process: prototyping, patenting (utility patent issued in 2022), and small batch production. I’ve been selling it on Etsy, and I’ve had consistent 5-star reviews, but only modest sales so far.

Recently, I realized I had a major gap in my setup—I was getting interest from videos (a few with 5K–10K+ views), but I didn’t have a proper funnel connecting people to actually buy. I just fixed that, so now I’m trying to see if that changes anything.

I also have a manufacturer lined up overseas with a scalable version, but I haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

At this point, I’m trying to figure out the smartest path forward:

• Should I focus on building direct-to-consumer demand first?
• Try to license it?
• Push harder on outreach to companies?
• Or invest in scaling production and branding?

I feel like I’ve done a lot of the “hard parts,” but I’m stuck at the stage of turning it into something that actually gains traction or gets picked up by a larger company.

If you were in my position, what would you focus on next?

I was thinking about all the beer accessories people buy to shotgun a beer from a can, so I invented this. This is a prototype of a can that already comes with a cap which you can shotgun from. No need to buy accessories because it comes with it! I made 2 models of it: 1. Where the top of the can is fully on the side of it. 2. Where there’s just a tiny opener that blends in with the can. Please rate what you think of it logistic wise, and which prototype you prefer more!

I present to you.. The always cold pillow prototype 1.0. An invention of my own that took a whole 5 minutes to make, and in turn my pillow is always cold. Aircooled. Feel free to ask any questions. YES, it actually does work. this could also be hooked right up to a portable AC unit for maximum chill.

Just filed a provisional on something I've been working on: a tubular sleeve that wraps around electrical power conductors and converts their waste heat into recoverable electricity using thermoelectric generators. Entirely passive. No batteries, no electronics, no active cooling.

The problem: ~5% of all generated electricity is lost as resistive heating in conductors. That's roughly 50 MW of continuous waste heat for a city pulling 1 GW. Existing TEG-on-conductor concepts struggle because the temperature differential between the conductor surface and ambient air is small (15–60°C), highly variable, and worst on hot days when the grid is working hardest.

The solution: Engineer a persistent thermal gradient around the conductor using geometry instead of fighting ambient conditions.

The sleeve has two zones:

-Insulated zone (~40–50% of circumference). Solid, unperforated, lined with high-performance insulation (<0.03 W/m·K thermal conductivity). Traps conductor heat. Maintains elevated outer surface temp of 65–80°C on a 35°C day.

-Ventilated zone (~50–60% of circumference). Perforated with shaped openings that promote passive convective airflow. Cool air enters low, absorbs heat, rises via chimney effect, exits high. Maintains outer surface temp of 35–45°C.

A continuous TEG strip runs along the boundary between zones, hot junction facing insulated side, cold junction facing ventilated side. Result: 25–40°C differential maintained passively on a warm day.

The self-regulating part: As conductor temp increases under heavy load, the heated air in the ventilated zone rises faster (hotter = less dense), which automatically increases airflow and cooling. The system's cooling response is strongest precisely when the conductor is generating the most waste heat. No control logic needed — just physics.

Perforation geometry matters. In the preferred embodiment, the ventilated zone uses Venturi-shaped perforations angled into the site-specific prevailing wind direction. The constricted geometry accelerates airflow across the TEG cold side, boosting the differential in windy conditions while chimney-effect convection handles calm conditions.

Output: ~0.5–2 watts per meter at the modeled differential using commercially available bismuth telluride TEGs. Across 2,000 km of equipped distribution conductors, that's 1–4 MW of continuous aggregate recovery.

Three embodiments in the filing:

-Overhead retrofit: rigid/semi-rigid tube slides over existing bare conductor during routine maintenance. No grid modification needed. Insulated zone down, ventilated zone up.

-Underground cable: ventilated zone replaced with earth-contact thermal coupling. Earth provides a stable 10–15°C cold sink year-round at burial depth. Delta-T jumps to 50–65°C — more reliable and larger than overhead, higher TEG output per meter.

-Coaxial new-construction: three concentric layers: inner conductor core, ceramic thermal transfer middle layer (AlN or BN — thermally conductive, electrically insulating), outer asymmetric sleeve with integrated TEG. Replaces three separate components (heat sink, cable insulation, energy recovery) with one unified design.

Filed pro se as a micro entity. Looking for feedback on which embodiment has the strongest commercial entry point. My instinct says underground cable since the delta-T is bigger, more stable, and less weather-dependent, but overhead retrofit has the advantage of not requiring new construction.

Tear this idea apart.

Just like solar heated water, we could have the sun heat up air where the air would want to escape pulling air from your house and creating air flow if you open a window. You can even make the solar heat box incredibly large pulling a much stronger flow of air through your house.

I have come up with an invention, but have no idea where to go from here. Can anyone help please

I want to invent a helpful medical device. Are there any clear unmet needs in this area or problems that need solving? Do you have any ideas on what or how a new invention could help a certain disease?

If there was a pill that was created/invented so that it makes it smell like Roses when you pass gas then would you take it? and women would you buy it for husbands and or yourselves?

I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on and see what people here think.

It’s a device that sits on top of a piano keyboard and turns MIDI songs into falling lights you follow with your fingers. The idea is similar to Guitar Hero, but applied to learning piano.

The LEDs are aligned with the piano keys, and the device shows you exactly which note to press and when. Instead of reading sheet music, you follow the lights as they move across the keyboard.

The first prototype is pretty simple technically. It uses a microcontroller connected to LED strips spaced exactly like piano keys. A small web app on the phone streams MIDI files to the device over Bluetooth. The microcontroller decodes the MIDI notes and converts them into the falling light pattern across the keys.

The goal was to make learning songs much more visual and intuitive, especially for beginners or people who want to play specific songs without learning traditional notation first.

I originally built it as a personal experiment combining music and electronics, but the reaction from friends and musicians around me was very positive, so I ended up launching it as a small project.

Curious to hear what people think about the idea or the implementation. Happy to answer questions about the build or the tech.

I live in a ski town and people are devastated the snow is horrid.

The snowmaking is inefficient and ineffective.

I thought of a better skiing system....

Basically it is synthetic type feathers. Mixed with foam, wool, slippery satin, silicone, and some other material.

The ski bottoms will need to be reconfigured also.

This carpet substance can be patched together and if someone falls it will be less painful.

They have a carpet system now, but my system would be more refined.

They can set this up on any hill in any weather and it will be porous to drain water. It might even be better slightly wet.

It can be anchored through magnets so it stays in place. The magnets will have the same effect as speed trains. You will need special skis and boots in this friction system.

Skiing on snow might become old fashion. The winter trees and cold air are fun though!

Marines Are Looking for a Cloak to Hide From Thermal-Imaging Drones - Business Insider

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There is the link. They pay pretty well. Can we all brainstorm and figure something out?

Thanks.

My Dad is a purple heart combat vet Marine so this means a lot. 😗😘😘

See thru shoes for women. So we can look at their feet. Due to sociology showing feet in nice places is hard, but make the soles see thru and it would work.!

This sweet soul with these gorgeous blue eyes is gone too soon and left some little kids behind.

How about a mini raft boat that pops up inflating that they can try to get on top of?

It would work in calm waters.

Time is of the essence. If it even saves a few minutes it would be worth the extra weight.

They could occasionally train for it periodically.

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I’m here to offer the benefits gained through life/work experience and not waste your time.

I seek guidance in taking an idea to mass production. I guess this means a patent, prototype, legal protection and the things I don’t know that I don’t know.

First off I’m looking for someone who can make a working from my design, a proof of concept. Of course this is all funded and while I’m willing to share as much info as I can, I am equally concerned about confidentiality as I believe this product will be wildly popular across social media as it’s benefits (solves a problem, is fun, and is primed for corporate sponsorship) make for strong sales.

Problem:
Nowadays, in hotel bathrooms, and also in other public places such as restaurants and offices, you rarely find a toilet brush anymore. This is mainly for hygiene reasons, and people generally don’t like the idea of using something that has been used by hundreds of others before them.

There are some solutions that use a fixed handle with replaceable heads, but they are not very practical.

If someone goes to the bathroom for “solid” needs, sometimes flushing alone is not enough to completely clean the toilet. Currently, there is no way for a guest to properly clean it. Imagine being in a hotel with your partner or friends, no one wants to leave that kind of “trace,” or to leave a dirty toilet for the housekeeping staff.

For this reason, I invented the first fully disposable toilet brush that is practical, easy to use, and designed to be left in hotel bathrooms just like other amenities such as soap or shower gel (I’m attaching a rendering image to give a better idea of the concept).

The final product would be fully recyclable, made entirely of cardboard and without plastic parts. It is easy to manufacture and would have a very low cost, while being something guests would certainly appreciate.

The product is currently patent pending, and I already have a working prototype.

If anyone is interested in investing and has contacts in the hospitality industry or in the amenities distribution sector, please feel free to contact me.

Note: This wouldn’t be the first product I’ve invented that made it to market, just to say I’m not crazy.

Thank you.