Sandy and Danni could have used one of these when they got friendly, down in the sa-a-a-a-nd.

A beach umbrella, sun tent, rain shelter, and more all in one, the SKLZ Sport-Brella gives you instant portable protection from the elements regardless of your activity. The Sport-Brella looks somewhat like a traditional beach shelter/umbrella, with a large canopy that shields an entire family or team while they lounge on the beach or hang out on the soccer sidelines. The similarities end there, however, as the Sport-Brella sets up in just three seconds. As a result, you don’t have to deal with finicky stakes or willowy tarps should a rainstorm roll in without notice. Just pop open the umbrella and you’re set.

Check out the Amazon video after the jump.

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Fed up of frantically thumbing through cook books while your goulash explodes? Or coating your keyboard in baked beans and bolognese while Photoshop loads? Fear not! Instead the good folks at Suck UK have moved the help to the place you’re supposed to wipe your dirty hands!

The Apron is full of useful information. Guide includes: numeric conversions, cooking times for vegetables, roasting times for birds, freezing instructions, defrosting times, a cooking glossary and more!

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

I saw this a while ago in National Geographic but the technology has improved since then to include a dial instead of a syringe to transfer the fluid. In the article a pair was given to a half blind tailor who could not even thread a thread through the eye of a needle. He put the glasses on, adjusted them and instantly went back to working. Holy shit, technology! (Call me when there's a monocle version)

These adaptive-lens eyeglasses were designed by Adlens to correct almost anybody's vision, all with the simple twist of a knob.

How they work: The lenses are hollow, with a plastic sheet stretched across it on the inside. When you twist the dial, fluid pumps in between the sheet and the lens. The fluid is clear and has a high refractive index. The more fluid that pumps in, the more the curvature of the sheet increases, making the lens more powerful.

Adlens markets these glasses for the developing world since things like opthamologists and opticians can be scarce there, but they could be useful in developed countries as well.

For instance: younger people whose eyes may worsen rapidly (I speak from experience) could just get one pair of these babies, negating the need to replace prescription lenses often. I mean, as long as you could tone down that dial (maybe replace it with a slider) and make the specs look at least a little more stylin'. But the question remains: If you turn the knob all the way do you get x-ray vision or just a headache? Hey! You're not wearing any underwear!

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Your dog wants a Star Wars costume so choose Yoda, Leia, or Darth Vader. Pairs great with Star Wars baby costumes!

I'm a bit on the fence when it comes to animal costuming. Sometimes, it looks utterly ridiculous and you can practically hear the dog begging for his dignity back. Then there's Abbey, my Wonder Dog, who totally rocks the pink skull & crossbones hoodie and knows she looks fabulous. (You should see her strut around!) But when I put her in a bright pink dog Snuggie, you should have seen her sad little face. It was tragic.

Should you be a fan of dressing up your dog, you have these three fine choices from the Star Wars universe. Doggie Darth is perfect for your evil pooch: you know, the one that only poops in the corner when you're NOT looking. Leia is a fine choice for your little furry princess. And for the dog who is wise beyond his years and full of goodness and light, Yoda is an obvious match. What dog wouldn't want to be a Jedi master? Each costume contains a headpiece, jumpsuit, and attached human arms.

N.B. Keep away from fire (generally not a problem unless you run some sort of dog circus act, in which case Lucas called, he wants his kickback).

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Don't you hate it when you have a party and you end up with leftover Liters of Soda? Who keeps liters around for drinking after one day? I know I don't, because I like the Fizz! Who doesn't right? This invention satisfies that need and want for fizz! The Fizz Saver is an idea that fits perfectly in every party atmosphere. You can create your very own tap as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just screw the Fizz Saver into your 2 liter bottle of soda, put the base on a flat serface, and party away! Invented to keep the fizz fizzing all night long, your guests will satisfied and you don't have to worry about having leftover flat bottles of soda!

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Hang up your thinking caps, inventors, because you'll never top bacon pancakes and they were invented decades ago. Possibly by Aunt Jemima herself. This looks like a pretty nice way to start the day… Now all it needs is a stick!  My best friend since second grade's mom always did this with eggs.......yum yum YUM!!! Not the eggs, my best friend since second grades Mom. Now she was delicious...

Thanks to Paul O., who invented sausage pancakes but Jimmy Dean bought the patent and buried it.

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

Stand-up toothbrushes are toothbrushes with an integrated Weeble Wobble (read: weighted base) at one end so they always stand up and don't collect fecal particulate laying on the bathroom sink (oh it's there -- you can't see it but it's there).

Take one look at this brilliant design concept for a toothbrush, and you can see how it's a big improvement over current designs. Set it down, and its head pops upright, thanks to a weight embedded in the bottom.

The toothbrush's bulbous base fits neatly in the hand, too. It's such a good idea, it won a Red Dot Concept Award.

Impressive. But you know what would be even more impressive? If the actual brush heads were replaceable so I didn't have to buy a $10 weighted handle every time I needed a new brush. BOOM -- CONSIDER IT INVENTED! Hello, Oral-B? Transfer me to the check-writing department. JK, Manual brushes are so 1997... Sonicare FTW!

Thanks to Jason W. for the link. He's a stand-up guy who never, ever wobbles on the job.

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~

You know what's better than breakfast?

Breakfast in bed.

You know what's better than breakfast in bed?

Breakfast in bed with me.

You know what's beter than breakfast in bed with me?

Nothing.

Turn out charming shaped eggs that add a special touch to breakfast or brunch. These nonstick rings let you fry eggs in whimsical designs that fit neatly on an English muffin. Arrange the rings on a heated fry pan or griddle, crack an egg into each one and lift the rings off when the eggs are ready.

• Arrange the rings on a heated fry pan or griddle, crack an egg into each one and lift the rings off when the eggs are ready.
• Set includes four steel rings.
• Nonstick coating ensures easy release and cleanup.
• Wood-tipped handles stay cool.

Keep churning out those ideas people and I'll keep blogging about them.

- Danni~

Now this is something I can really get behind. I love my Droid but damn if it doesn't feel good to use a regular phone handset every once in a while. Well, here's the solution. The Moshi Moshi!  Say it again... Moshi Moshi!!

Comfort comes to any cell phone, smart phone or computer with the MM02 Curve mobile handset by French designer David Turpin. The ergonomic design allows you to communicate by phone comfortably--and safely. When plugged into a cell phone, user can keep talking while checking out a PDA's email, the internet or calendars. A high-quality speaker and microphone provides clear communication. The weighted base and silicon mat protects phone from wear and tear. Connect to computers for VOIP calls--the ultimate communication and business tool. The Curve is compatible with all 3.5mm jack phones and computers, including the iPhone, BlackBerry, MacBook and iPad. Mac computers can also use it out-of-the box for Skype or other VIOP applications.

How cool is that? Somebody buy me one... oh, and a droid too because I don't really have one of those yet either. Check out the video below for a super sexy English guy showing you all the Moshi, Moshi features.

Those English guys are so dreamy...

Keep those inventions coming and be sure to send a prototype to me and I'll review it for you right here on dannisblog.

Danni~