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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella

 



For those of you who happen to stay in an area where there is plenty of rain throughout the year, it goes without saying that you ought to always have an umbrella handy somewhere – in your car, at the office and at home. Just in case, you know. With global warming happening, the weather sure gets crazy this time around. Unfortunately, wet umbrellas can be a pain to store especially when indoors, which is why the Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella could come in handy. This umbrella will be able to fold into the tube itself – making your car stay nice and dry, while making it a snap to get in and out of cars with but a simply push. When pushed open, the Inbrela will pop out of its tube and opens away from your face. Pull it back into the tube to close for dry surroundings. Don't worry about its sturdiness – it is made out of flexible aluminum ribs that will not snap even in the wind. The Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella will retail for $29.99 each.

Have a nice day,
UK  

Rechargeable LED Bulb becomes flashlight

 

Power going out is just a part of life.  Storms hit and power lines sometimes go down and it's even worse if you're living outside of town.  This rechargeable LED bulb may function as a normal bulb most of the time, but it has extra features that'll keep you feeling safe and secure even during bad storms.
These were created by a Chinese company called Magic Bulb that decided to show off their creation at IFA.  These bulbs use all of 4 watts of power while shining as brightly as a 50W bulb.  Within each bulb is a rechargeable battery that'll keep the light running for up to 3 hours in the event of a power outage.  If you need to run around and inspect the source of your power troubles these bulbs also have a handle that can be extended to turn the bulb into a flashlight.  They'll live for up to 20,000 hours.  They're hoping to sell these for $30-$40.  That may seem like a lot for an ordinary light bulb, but you don't really need to absolutely fill your home with these versatile bulbs.

Have a nice day,
UK  

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sink And Urinal In One

 

At first I wasn't the most thrilled over the idea of someone peeing and washing your hands in the same place.  Honestly, once you really think it through although it is odd, it would save on space and spending money on multiple fixtures in bathrooms.  Plus, it couldn't be much more unsanitary than washing your hands right next to the toilet, which is the case in most bathrooms.
On the bottom of it all is a urinal then up top is the sink.  The water that you use to wash your hands is used to wash out the urinal.  With that extra design quality it'll help to save on water, which could really cut down on the bill for any large establishment like a restaurant.  This was a iF Concept Design winning entry and for good reason.  It was designed by Yeongwoo Kim.

Have a nice day,
UK