ED ragons Den Give Away

[AllforNun]

Rectangular Umbrellas - enabling it to fit snugly against an office wall to accommodate smokers.

[AllforNun]

Glow in the dark clothes pegs, now the dark nights are setting in.

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Do I smell a chindogu thread in the making? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chind%C5%8Dgu

[AllforNun]

Wow that is really interesting never heard of that before, thanks.

I was actually thinking about all the ideas we have but never actually move to produce them, ok my above 2 are a bit rubbish but i was thinking about the social effects of just giving away thoughts and ideas that could generate revenue for others. I mean someone could have a brillaint idea and it gets picked up from this site by let's say the admin guys who then produce, sell and market it, kind of bringing things full circle, plus there is a hint of resistance in the whole thing.

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Read Wikinomics Allfornun

[jumpinjackflash]

A handbag that automatically lights up upon opening - enabling you to find your house/car keys, travel card, phone etc..(when it's dark!)

[TillieTrotter]

Liking that one JJF! And maybe it could flash or beep when youve been out on the lash and left it SOMEWHERE in the bar!

[jumpinjackflash]

right then, I'm on to it Tillie!! Gonna make a start on my prototype!!

[jumpinjackflash]

Boo Hiss. Some smart alec has already come up with the idea! :(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4268644.stm

[AllforNun]

Hi , have read the wikinomics book, but it ain't quite the same. The fact that it is written by an American for a start. Let's bring some good old British folk to this party !

[SteveT]

Piezo electronic inserted in shoes so you could charge your phone whilst walking.

[AllforNun]

A friend of mine came up with a new version of the little Coffee Vans : a kind of MC Curry Goat, a portable West Indian Food van, really good quality and well branded.

[ClareC]

Course if a fantastic, innovative idea was thought up and posted on here that would put pay to any patent being registered :(

[Annasfield]

I'd like a phone with a breathalyser on it, which would prevent me using it when I've had "a few".

[AllforNun]

No you can still patent something, you just have to the first to do it.

[ClareC]

AllforNun Wrote:

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> No you can still patent something, you just have

> to the first to do it.

I'm afraid not.... once in the public domain it is now longer patentable:(

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Here's a great one...

http://lifehacker.com/5050046/anti+theft-lunch-bag-deters-sandwich-thieves

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Seems there's money to be made from curious minds....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7620875.stm