YEAR |
KID INVENTOR |
AGE OR GRADE |
LOCATION |
INVENTION NAME |
INVENTION DESCRIPTION |
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Noah Floyd |
6 |
Merritt Island, FL |
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The Quizzer is an educational board game with a nearly unlimited variety of ways to enjoy its use. The variety of topics and questions are endless. This computer-assisted board game was made so that a player does not have to spend hours looking for a good educational board game. It allows the players to switch topics, change the questions and play. The creator chooses categories and then questions. Once the questions and categories are made, you are ready to play. |
2010 |
Giselle Lauway |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The IncredaGrabber |
The IncredaGrabber is designed to help people who have been in accidents or have injuries in their arm which makes them unable to lift their arm high enough to reach things from up or down. It also helps short people to reach high objects. It comes with an LED light close to the grabber and includes magnets. It aids the elderly to get items from high spaces and off the floor without bending. |
2010 |
Natalie Martinez |
6 |
Miami, FL |
Handy Holder |
The Handy Holder is a special device that helps people with rheumatoid arthritis. Since people with this condition have stiff and painful joints in their hands, the Handy Holder helps them carry grocery bags. Since often the bags have heavy objects that weigh down a person's fingers and hurt their joints, this Handy Holder prevents the bag from applying excessive weight on their fingers.
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2010 |
Jessica Navarrette |
6 |
Miami, FL |
KS 400 Knee Scooter |
The purpose of the KS400 Knee Scooter is to allow a disabled person with a foot disability to scoot along on wheels at a moderate pace, moving at a much faster pace than if they were to walk with crutches. Also, they do not have to carry their bag because they may conveniently place it in the basket located in front of the scooter. This invention makes it easier to get from one destination to another with less risk of injury than if they used crutches. The Knee Scooter is less expensive than a wheelchair and also more maneuverable. It doesn't require the large spaces and oversized doors that a wheelchair needs.
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2010 |
Athena Ortega |
6 |
Homestead, FL |
Bend-A-Crutch |
The Bend-A-Crutch makes crutches less cumbersome when not in use. For example, a person who has a broken leg and uses crutches goes to a restaurant. This creates a problem of where to place the crutches without getting in the way of the server or another customer. With the Bend-A-Crutches, the crutches fold easily and fit under the chair. The Bend-A-Crutch will not bend unexpectedly, because it has a latch. It is easy to store, and can fit in boxes, under beds, under chairs, in closets and takes up less space than regular crutches.
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2010 |
Domenica Parades |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The Swivler |
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2010 |
Brandon Pavon |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The Money Helper |
This invention helps elderly, disabled and sight challenged people identify paper currency. The "Money Helper" has color-coded peel-off stickers that have raised numbers making it easier to recognize the currency by touch and color.
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2010 |
Andrea Rogue |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The Super Wonderful Cane |
This Super Wonderful Cane is useful for people who have problems walking. The cane holds a drink, an Ipod, a bell which will warn cars to stop, and lastly, an umbrella which the person can use when it's raining. |
2010 |
Tyler Sarkisian |
3 |
Rochester, MI |
Marshmallow Roaster |
This is a Marshmallow Roaster stick which holds up to 9 marshmallows at a time. It comes with a convenient stand and is made of non-stick coated steel for easy clean up. |
2010 |
Sofia Scott |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The Braille Shelf |
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2010 |
Siena Vadakal |
6 |
Miami, FL |
Aaah-Ven |
The Aaah-ven is a stovetop oven with a couple of improvements. It heats up or bakes goods without any problems, such a s burning yourself or having to harm your back by bending over to take baked products in or out. The Aaah-ven is very useful to any person that likes to cooke, especially for grandparents. It operates by rails supporting the doors to slide out. The door has racks connected to them so that once you pull them out, the racks are immediately in front of you. |
2010 |
Zachery Veiner |
6 |
Miami, FL |
Glow Cane EA |
The Glow Cane EA (Extended Arm) is a cane and a grabber combined in one item. The Invention allows the user to walk to an item that they wish to grab using the cane. When they reach the item, the cane's claw closes over the item and allows the user to pick up the item without bending over.
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2010 |
Alec Walter |
6 |
Miami, FL |
The Handi-Towel |
The Handi-Towel is a towel designed for the elderly, disabled, or anyone who has difficulty or pain using their hands. It allows for the user to dry his or herself off without having to grasp or clutch a towel. It allows gravity to do the work of holding the towel. People with severe arthritis, disfigured hands, or those that are missing fingers or thumbs would find this invention helpful. It allows the user to dry off without having to open and close their hands to hold the towel. |
2010 |
Anya Warren |
6 |
Merritt Island, FL |
Retro Leash |
Retro Leash was invented so that surfers do not have to trip over their surfing leash when they are walking. It also avoids dragging the leash in the water. It attaches to the surfboard similarly to existing leashes. The surfer winds it up with a handle like a fishing pod. The drag is adjustable. It comes in various colors and lengths, depending on the size of the surfer and the surfboard. |
2010 |
Christian Yates |
6 |
Merritt Island, FL |
Math Rat |
Math Rat is a unique board game. It is a bright blue board with flashy stickers, rats and cheese. It is fun to play and helps kids learn subtraction, multiplication, and addition---generally just become better at math. The board has rat holes in it for the cheesy dice in which to be tossed. When a player makes it into one of the holes and gets the math right, he/she gets gold points/ounces. The first one to reach 500 ounces of gold cheese wins! |
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Nathan Berley |
4 |
Denver, NC |
Inflatable Gutter |
The Inflatable Gutter is an invention that will decrease the number of injuries and deaths due to falling from a ladder or becoming electrocuted while cleaning out gutters. All you have to do is simply switch the electric air compressor on, and the compressor will pump air into this rubber bladder. As the bladder inflates to three inches wide and three inches tall, it will throw out the debris. The Inflatable Gutter comes in twenty foot strips. The bladder can be applied to the bottom inside of your gutter with water proof glue. This invention will make life easier and safer. |
2009 |
Carly Kaplan |
4 |
Marietta, GA |
Snug Bug |
A stuffed animal bug that you take with you on sleep-overs or at sleep away camps. The purpose of the Snug Bug is to help children feel secure when they are sleeping away from home. Many children experience homesickness while they are on sleep-overs. When children are homesick, they can be comforted by hearing their parents' voices saying "goodnight" and seeing their parents' faces. The Snug Bug has a tape recorder so that children will be able to record their parents' voices saying something like, "Goodnight Sweetie, I love you." On the tape recorder there is also a light for kids who are scared of the dark. There is also a slot for children to put a picture of their parents. The Snug Bug is a simple device All kids have to do is hug that bug! |
2009 |
Juan Cruz, Terry Molina, Jairo Cuevas, Killian Leonard, Mauricio Urrego, John Estrada, Yobani Cruz, Dustin Grizzle, Katelynn Jaworski |
5 |
Gainesville, GA |
Ready Kid Desk |
"SPECIAL CREATIVITY AWARD"
A desk that helps students be organized, stay focused, and be prepared by having everything built into the desk. The desk has a tray that holds classroom material like: replacement erasers, pencils, staplers, and a hole puncher. It also has a silent pencil sharpener so it won't disrupt the class or teacher. The cubby hole is also longer and larger to fit most books. It was created to help all students in school be more organized, to help them keep track of their school/homework, and to make children less stressed out about school. |
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No winners awarded this year due to lack of sponsor |
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Gal Bukshpan |
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Atlanta, GA |
Magic Toothbrush |
The Magic Toothbrush is a mix of a toothbrush and toothpaste. It works by squeezing the toothpaste, which goes into a tube to the toothbrush's bristles. |
2006 |
James M. Fess |
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Rochester, NY |
Skate Strap |
Skate Strap easily lets you carry your skateboard when you get to places where you can't ride. The Skate Strap allows you to keep the skateboard on your back with the deck against your body so it won't be uncomfortable or get your clothes dirty from the wheels. You just slip one front wheel and the opposite back wheel into the slots in the strap and sling it on your shoulder. |
2006 |
Kaileigh Kirton |
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Jacksonville, FL |
Shifting Shovel |
The Shifting Shovel has a perfect square in the middle of the shovel which is covered with wire netting. The wire netting is screwed down tightly to the shovel. This Shifting Shovel allows you to scoop up yard waste and dirt. The yard waste is free of dirt after being sifted. |
2006 |
Lily Balshan |
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Atlanta, GA |
Easy Pour |
Easy Pour is a device that helps kids and the elderly pour heavy jugs of liquid with little effort. Easy Pour works like this: there is a holder for a jug of liquid, buy Easy Pour can only hold one size (gallon) and there is a dowel that helps the jug of liquid pour into the glass. |
2006 |
Meg Horleman |
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Beach Haven Gardens, NJ |
Spaghetti Fork |
The Spaghetti Fork looks like a regular fork, but the outside prongs have indentations shaped like circles with no bottoms. They are used for keeping spaghetti on your fork when you are eating it. |
2006 |
Michael Vawter |
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Westerville, OH |
Robo Switch |
A computerized, energy management system designed to control the energy usage of a home or office to prevent power outages and conserve electricity. The Robo Switch has a patent pending. The Robo Switch can be mounted on any exiting light switch and has internal sensors for light, motion, and temperature, as well as an external door sensor and various wireless sensors. |
2006 |
Rory Petersen |
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Jacksonville, FL |
Power On-The-Go Backpack |
The Power On-The-Go Backpack uses a solar panel that is glued to the outside of a backpack. This solar panel takes the energy from the sun and converts it into electric power. The transformer inside the backpack changes the electric power to run any electronic device. The transformer has six different plugs and voltages so you can use many electronic devices. |
2006 |
Samuel Gaillard |
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Atlanta, GA |
Bag Boy |
The purpose of the Bag Boy is to be able to carry a lot more bags at a time without having to stop and drop them. The invention is made by putting some hangers together with a clamp and putting a foam handle at the top. The invention was then painted gold and red. |
2006 |
Sarah Jacobs |
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Atlanta, GA |
Flipper Flopper Peanut Butter Jar |
The Flipper Flopper Peanut Butter Jar has lids at both ends so there is no waste. It avoids the problem of scraping the bottom of the jar and getting sticky hands. The jar is flipped over when the peanut butter gets about halfway down. |
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Ashlye Lutz |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Bicycle Basketball Holder |
This is a tapered metal basket attached behind the seat of the bicycle. This carrier securely holds the basketball through friction. It allows the bicycle rider to safely ride while using both hands on the handlebars. |
2005 |
Candace Ingol |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Waste Basket Holder |
To help hold the bag up and keep it from falling in the waste basket. |
2005 |
Cristian A. Oncescu |
Grade 12 |
Plano, TX |
Local and Remote Earthquake Damage Warning System |
The present invention relates to an efficient and inexpensive system for local and remote warning of earthquake-induced damage consisting of two components: (1) an original device for local warning of earthquake-induced damage on a building or structure (Damage Assessment System (DAS), and (2) an original processing software for remote warning (Damage Warning Program (DWP). Rapid reporting of shake levels in a populated area is very important and helpful to focus emergency response efforts in the zones where damage is likely to be the greatest. |
2005 |
Daniel Touzinsky |
Age 10 |
Westerville, OH |
Baby Cart Buddy |
Made of durable vinyl, this invention is a personal cushioned tube that attaches by Velcro around the shopping cart handle keeping babies who hold and/or try to chew the cart handles safe and germ free. It is washable, easy to carry, easy to install, and inexpensive to own. |
2005 |
De'Andre Holland |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Pet Palace |
This dog containment center feeds, waters, and also takes care of the dog's waste. It is used when the dog owner is away from home for extended hours. |
2005 |
Derek Harris |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Seed Puncher |
A tool for planting seeds in a bald area, on a slope, or in any hard-to-grow area. |
2005 |
Dylan Barletto |
Age 11 |
Paducah, KY |
Inhaler Regulator (for Scuba Diving) |
This unique idea combines the inhaler for Asthma attacks with the scuba diving regulator. This will allow people with Asthma to scuba dive with more confidence and not worry about an Asthma attack in deep water. |
2005 |
Jasmine Hopson |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Elevated Plant Waterer |
A watering device for plants that are too high to reach without a ladder. |
2005 |
Jordan Hoffman |
Age 12 |
Westerville, OH |
Ident-A-Can |
This manufactured invention is a small rectangular plastic clip that fits perfectly over any size soda pop can pull top tab. The plastic clip comes in different colors to identify your can. Future ideas include themes, and also textured clips for blind and colorblind people. |
2005 |
Lauren Scafidi |
Grade 3 |
Clarkston MI |
Qwesty |
A device to improve communication between active parents and inquisitive children. When a child has a question, he simply places 'Qwesty' on the parent's arm, letting the parent know that their attention is desired. When the parent is ready he'll answer the question and give 'Qwesty' back to the child. |
2005 |
Matt Irons |
Grade 10 |
Warminster PA |
Shake Zap Charger |
A power source to power portable devices using Faraday's Principle of Induction. It is a generator that works as the person walks. A magnet passes through a metal coil generating electricity with each step. |
2005 |
Max Wallack |
Grade 4 |
Framingham MA |
Walk and Wait Cane |
A cane with a fold out seat, allowing people with limited mobility to sit and rest while they are out on the go. |
2005 |
Melvin Prince, Jr. |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Key Safe Knob |
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2005 |
Mitchell Rose |
Age 17 |
Scarsdale, NY |
Fil-a-pac |
This patented invention is two inventions that organize backpacks into filing systems. The first is a removable, flexible insert with dividers to help organize student work, papers, books, etc. The second is a backpack with five separate compartments that are closed with different color zippers. |
2005 |
Monique Knox |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Cake Cutter |
A device to make cutting cake fun and easy, not messy. |
2005 |
Nicolette Marie Mann |
Age 11 |
Christianburg, VA |
Piano 'Peddles' for Beginners |
This invention is an attachment for piano pedals which extends and raises the level of reach for young piano students. |
2005 |
Ruthanna Sonntag |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Paint Roller Spinner |
"Paint Roller Spinner" to clean a paint roller faster and more efficiently, using centrifugal force to spin and clean the roller. |
2005 |
Shawn Ellison |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Mass Movement Warning Device |
An invention to detect and identify mass movements on the surface of the earth, such as landslides. |
2005 |
Tearues Merrit |
Grade 8 |
Akron, OH |
Energy Donut |
This is a donut-shaped sandbag made of fire-resistant material, weighing about two pounds. The "Energy Pot Donut" fits around the handle of the lid of a pan, which is used on an electric stove. This "Energy Donut" with its added weight (2 lbs.) increases the contact between the pan and the electric coil, which in turn speeds up the boiling rate of the pan by approximately 12%. |
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Ali Paquette |
Grade 3 |
Westerville, OH |
E-Z Buttonz |
For very small children and adults with hand disabilities, E-Z Buttons fastens clothing together using magnets. |
2004 |
Bianca Casari |
Grade 9 |
Woodland Hills, CA |
Lingo Tango |
"Lingo Tango" This word game is based on Latin and Greek roots and prefixes of the English language. This fun game increases one's vocabulary. |
2004 |
Brenton Hicks and R.J. Lopez |
Grade 8 |
Merritt Island, FL |
Moisture Detective Sensors |
By combining a M sensor that measures moisture in soil and a Time Domain Transmission that uses an electrical pulse, this provides a more accurate measurement of soil moisture content. This will maintain optimum moisture content thereby improving watering efficiency. |
2004 |
Brian Clement |
Grade 8 |
Longview TX |
Airless Paint Can |
This novel invention is a plastic, accordion-shaped plastic paint can that can collapse and squeeze out air as paint is used. This prevents paint from "skinning over' or 'blobbing' as the paint gets old. |
2004 |
Clay McMullen |
Grade 5 |
Chesterland, OH |
TEKLOCK |
"TEKLOCK" An improved, affordable lock for your locker uses a RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) with an ID card/tag. It is faster and there is no combination to remember. |
2004 |
David Lopez |
Grade 6 |
Columbus, OH |
C.C. Medi-Cap |
To avoid prescription medicine mix-ups, color coded labels are placed on prescription bottle caps. |
2004 |
Erika Monnier |
Grade 2 |
Versailles OH |
Swimming Bumper Pads |
Cushioned bumper pads are attached to the end of swimming pools to prevent injury. This is especially good for young swimmers in training who often 'crash their heads' and hurt their arms on the ends of the swim lane. |
2004 |
Jun-jeong Park |
Grade 11 |
McLean, VA |
Improved Door Videophone |
To improve the Door Videophone, Jun-jeong redesigned it to include a movable camera lens that can be mass-produced and also included a message recording system so a visitor can leave a message for the homeowner. |
2004 |
Max Wallack |
Grade 3 |
Framingham MA |
Pool Plunger |
To retrieve items dropped in a pool, this long-pole device allows the user to pull the plunger to suck-up keys, coins, toys, etc. without going into the pool. |
2004 |
Sierrah Macocha |
Grade 4 |
Oxford MI |
E-Z Measure |
This tool is a plastic squeeze bottle with a tube and a small measuring cup attached to the top. You can squeeze liquids, such a medicine, into the measuring cup. It is a fast, non-spill, no mess way to take liquid medicine. |
2004 |
Van R. Foster II |
Grade 7 |
Columbus, OH |
Coil Reminder |
Inserts placed in strategically inside a coil of stamps will remind the user how many stamps remain on the roll. |
2004 |
Winnona Maddrey |
Grade 3 |
Columbus, OH |
GoScopes |
These are high powered microscopes that can be worn on the head for convenience and to save space. |
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Ari Edelman |
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Chico CA |
Watch with a Recorder |
The W.w.R. is a wrist watch that has a recorder that you can put in a message and time to remind you to do something. It can load multiple messages for different times. There are attachable earphones so the watch alarm doesn't bother others. |
2003 |
Bryson Fricke |
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Chico CA |
Alarm Pillow |
A pillow with a built-in alarm vibrates to wake you and does not have a buzzer or bell. This allows the sleeper to awake without disturbing others in the same room. |
2003 |
Henry Hernandez |
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Chico CA |
Super Tape Dispenser |
This tape dispenser has a built-in retractable tape measurer extending from the bottom in the same direction the tape is released. This conserves tape so there isn't waste. |
2003 |
Jacob Dunnack |
Grade 4 |
Willimantic, CT |
JD Batball |
A plastic bat with a removable locking cap. The balls are stored inside. |
2003 |
James Fess |
Age 10 |
Rochester NY |
Clean Cap |
A plastic cover fits over the top of a soda pop can and this keeps the drinking surface clean and germ free. |
2003 |
Mary Ann Guglietta and Alicia Rumely |
Grade 5 |
Bernardsville, NJ |
Flour Power |
A plastic rolling pin filled with flour. It has drilled holes to release flour as it rolls over the dough. |
2003 |
Samantha Carle |
Grade 6 |
Bernardsville, NJ |
Sleepover Pillow |
This is a pillow and carry bag in one so you can pack your overnight things and only need to carry the sleepover pillow and a sleeping bag. There are several pockets that are labeled for storage. |
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Annie Front |
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San Anselmo, CA |
Blackberry Picker |
Annie's invention consists of a pair of scissors and a can attached to the end of a long pole. Operated by a string, the Blackberry Picker cuts the blackberries from the branch and they fall into the can for easy retrieval without the operator getting his or her arms all scratched up. Annie is a 4th grader at Wade Thomas Elementary School. |
2001 |
Diamond Suttles |
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Akron, OH |
Combustibles Demonstrator |
Eleven-year-old Diamond, a fourth-grader at Edge Academy in Akron, Ohio, has come up with an idea that might make it easier for other students to understand combustibles when studying science. Frey Elements, a national classroom equipment wholesaler, has purchased Diamond's idea for inclusion in their next catalog. Frey will also pay Diamond royalty money for each kit it sells. |
2001 |
Virginia Sweeney |
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Chester, CT |
Enviro Filter |
Virginia attends 7th grade at John Winthrop Junior High School in Deep River, Connecticut. Virginia's invention, the Enviro Filter, helps prevent water pollution caused by the exhaust of motor boats. The Enviro Filter easily fastens to the exhaust of an outboard motor to catch the oil that is normally ejected into the water. Good job, Virginia! |
2000 |
Ivy Summer Lumpkin |
Grade 3 |
Columbus, Ohio |
Twilight Post |
Ivy Lumpkin's invention is a lighted address mail post which is visible at night for anyone to see. The device consists of a clear acrylic tube 3' tall and 1' wide. The lighting system is made of two battery-operated fluorescent night lights. Attached to the top of the post is a standard mail box. |
2000 |
James and Jason Kwak |
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Millbraer, CA |
Heating Zone Blender, Programmable Fan, and Cold Resistance Tank |
James and Jason Kwak submitted three ideas, all of which are creative and useful. Their first, the Heating Zone Blender, is an improvement over the typical household food processor in that it contains a heating element in its base that can warm the bowl before, during, and after mixing the ingredients. The Programmable Fan allows the user to program the exact angles at which a pivoting floor fan should blow so as to provide the maximum cooling effect. The Cold Resistance Tank is a large beverage container that keeps cold drinks cold, without changing their taste when the ice melts. |
2000 |
Lisa Marie Wright |
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Columbus, Ohio |
Auto-Off Candle |
Lisa Wright's invention, the "Auto-Off" Candle is a safer candle which, when left unattended, stops burning after a preset amount of time. The candle is presently being manufactured in different "off times" of 15, 30, 45 and 60 minute intervals. Lisa's design has won the local science fair 1st place award, but her greatest reward is to know that her invention may saves lives. |
