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~

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~

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~

The Sub Jumpa is a $60 pogo stick made for use underwater. It looks marginally more fun than drowning.

This is the only pogo stick designed for use in swimming pools that allows you to perform a variety of waterborne stunts as you bounce off walls or bottoms. A rigid ball filled with water fits into the non-slip footrest, providing responsive push-off when compressed against a pool's floor with your body weight, enabling you to splash effortlessly in shallower water and bound powerfully through deeper water. The stick is made from heavy-duty ABS plastic with two rubber handlebars for a firm grip. For use with in-ground pools with solid surfaces

Oh man, just imagine the hours of enjoyment actually having a good time playing with this thing. Impossible, isn't it? It is.

Thanks to Fenn, who doesn't need a pogo stick to have a good time in the water -- just a ton of pool noodles.

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 want your dog/cat/possum/neighbor drowning in the pool? Then you obviously need a Skamper Ramp! (I should really go into advertising). 

Skamper-Ramp is white and it angles down into the water, enabling your pet--and even critters to see it leading out, day or night, 24/7. Skamper-Ramp provides peace-of-mind because your pet (or the critter you didn't want to see there in the first place!) can 'scamper' out of the water--pool or walled pond, even back on a dock or boat ALL BY ITSELF!

The ramp comes in two sizes and costs $70 and $100. Alternatively, drain your pool till there's only water in the deep end. Now I know what you're thinking, "Damn Danni, does your genius know no bounds?" And it doesn't. That shit's boundless. 

Seriously, I had to pull a bloated possum out of the neighbors pool one time, and that was nasty. Spare yourself the trauma and invest in a Skamper ramp! (I swear I'm not being paid for this... although i should be. I'd make a great spokesmodel).

I love this gig, researching and sharing all these cool Ideas & Gadgets with you. Like those fake nipples all the kids are talking about.

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~

Hey Lady!! I think you dropped something...

Ever wanted to accidentally push your child into traffic? Enter the Roller Buggy.

...according to designer Valentin Vodev, a lot of care and safety concerns were taken into consideration when it was designed. In addition to an extra safety belt on the child seat, the Roller Buggy also features a set of hydraulic disc brakes on the front two wheels allowing the speed to be easily reduced at any time.

The Roller Buggy can also be transformed into a standard push stroller for use in places where scooting is frowned upon, and while I'm sure there will be plenty of uproar over child safety if this somehow ever becomes available for sale, with a little common sense it seems like a faster and generally more entertaining alternative way to get around with your little one.

A little common sense?! A little common sense is not buying a stroller/scooter hybrid if you care about the well-being of your child. Now a stroller/hangliding combo, that's just good parenting. I'm talking award-winning good. If you want to win a Danny™ then shoot me an email with your invention and we'll see what the judges say.

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

- Danni~