I want royalties if you end up on Shark Tank next year. Or 20% of your company, if is my vision.

Good Ideas but the idea is a bit too hard for me to do as an entrepreneur project.Thanks forthe input though.Anymore input would be greatly appreciated

Be sure to post in the gardening forums.

What grade are you in? That information will help lead to more appropriate responses. Also, is it your assignment to design and make this 'invention'?

I've always wanted a robotic wastepaper basket which would pick up the bits that miss the bin and put them inside. For the garden, the same kind of thing could pick up windfall fruit and nuts, or even leaves, if it also had the navigation abilities of one of those RC monster trucks.

I am in 4th year in Ireland.Yes I have to design this product and invent it.I want an invention because it will score me points in innovation.

How about this? We have horses, they need to be kept separate while they are being fed, but after they are done eating they are turned out into the same big field. So what I need would be a timer (either battery powered or wind-up) that after 20 minutes it would operate a latch, allowing the paddock gate to open, letting the horse into the field.

That sounds too easy. But a good idea that I would not be surprised if it hadn't been thought of and done already.

I know there are hose reels that wind up the garden hose automatically when you are finished using it. But I don't think there are any that work really well. I also could see some kind of homeowner compost bin system that lets you put waste food, leaves, and yard trimmings into the bin and keep animals out of it while it composts. Worms are ok, but not family pets or rats, for example. Also, it should be at least a double bin set up so that one bin could be finishing up the stages of composting while you start the next one going. Something to make turning the contents easy too.

How about.......a double insulated cheese cake pan. Like an airbake only it's a springform pan...? It's purpose would be to decrease baking time.

For your garden: How about a "make your own trellis" kit. You provide the materials and instructions, the buyer assembles them. You could have several designs that can all be made with the materials, the owner chooses which he prefers to assemble.

For your cat or dog: An illuminated collar....to keep your pet safe when out at night...so cars can see him, so the owner can find him...dog walkers wear lights...why not the dog...?

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An inexpensive app that would let me find my car in the store/mall parking lot using my phone.

Disposable sink strainers/strainer liners for bathroom and kitchen so I don't have to wash off icky stuff.

A device to make it easier to get keys on and off keychains without peeling back fingernails. Same thing for dog tags. Those spiral metal rings are terribly hard to open.

I'm trimming up the bushes and the rose bushes are getting me even through thick gloves and then the thorns tear the bags. I'd like an easier handling and disposal system. Maybe something already exists.

An app to help you locate stores at the mall.

I would be first in line to buy a "make your own trellis" kit.

Nicole illuminated collars for pets have been around for years.http://www.keepdoggiesafe.com/collars.html

Socks, I use a staple remover to open those key rings and other slip rings.

watchmelol....there's more than one version of a "thing" out there! :0) It's called competetion. :0)

Me too, watchme, but it still could be easier!

Nicole you asked "why not the dog "? Didn't look like you knew of the versions available.

Here is a business idea used here. It's not really an invention, but could be scandalous and new to your area. New ideas are often tweaked old ideas. Here, you can get maids who show up to clean your house. They are dressed how you want them such as wearing a bikini, a maid's uniform, lingerie, etc. They cook or clean, but are not there for sex. You could do a male 'Honey Do' version for cooking, cleaning or household chores or odd jobs like hanging pictures. The guys don't have to be scantily clad. They be dressed in kilts, plaid like lumber jacks or a tuxedo or cowboy hat and boots. You're just going for eye candy and a job to complete.

watchmelol....Rhetoric. I didn't ask anyone anything.,,,,just trying to help a little 4th grader...

In Los Angeles, cleaning services advertise topless maids, Adella!

I've been wanting a hand cranked or battery operated chopper for the garden. There are plug in chippers but in my community garden there is no electricity. It really doesn't need to be able to chip tree limbs or anything too woody or thick, just corn stalks and other hard to chop up organic matter. Now I have to do it by hand with a machete or clippers. Takes FOREVER and the pieces are large so they are slow to break down in the compost. I know so many gardeners who would buy this... Some kind of gizmo that chops and grinds would be ideal.

I am pretty sure fourth year is secondary school. Not like fourth grade in the US. More like a senior in high school but a bit younger. Like 16 or 17 years old.

Sheila, I haven't heard about the topless maids. The lingerie ones were pretty scandalous for around here at least from the chatter I heard on the radio. I've never been to Ireland so I don't what is considered acceptable and what isn't. I thought I'd throw it out for consideration. ;)

To answer the OP. Are you interested in robotics? Maybe you could design a robot using old computer parts and mechanics from discarded item that could do a garden function. Maybe something silly even like picking up slugs and snails. LOL

You don't say whether you need to simply present it as a paper or an actual prototype. Knowing that would help us think up ideas.

I was thinking the OP was in college. If not, maybe the male maids are too scandalous.

OP, I don't know if you've ever heard of 'Silly Bands". They were popular a few years back with school age kids. They were rubber bands that were shaped like animals or food or stars or whatever. You can read about them HERE. Someone went to Japan and decided they would be fun bracelets. My point is I don't know that you truly need to invent something new Repurposing may work too. It depends on your target market and how much money they have and how much they are willing to spend. Kids are one of the easier targets.

I'll throw some random ideas out there. Some of the Asian stuff is really big with kids 4th though 10th grades or so. For instance, I know a lot of kids who love anime, associated costumes, the candies/cookies and drinks like Ramune soda or Pocky. My youngest child is on a Dr. Who kick. She like to buy her friends Jelly Babies for their birthdays. Her and her friends like to go to the candy store at the mall and buy themed candy or candy you can put in fun containers. Someone posted on here a while back about the trend where people in China wear a plant sprout or something on their head. See that HERE. I haven't seen the trend here yet, but if the kids like it, they'll do it. Then you'd just need an assembly line to attach plants to barrettes. Another trend that has been around for a few years is for girls to wear mismatched socks in various themes or colors. Personally, I would buy several pairs of socks and switch them myself. I've seen stores selling mismatched socks.

If all else fails, there is a cool website called 'Pinterest' that you may or may not know about. You can get a lot of ideas from there on things to make. You may not find something truly innovative, but you might find an idea of something you don't have locally like yard art or tipsy pots.

I have to make something

A truly spill proof, tip proof, weighted dog water bowl that is easy to clean.

Some of us keep reading glasses all around the house. It would be nice to have a universal eyeglass holder that did not take up space on desktop,counter or night stand. Something that could hang off the side of wood furniture and also be magnetic for metal surfaces yet not do damage or require permanent adhesives.

An adjustable pet door that can be made smaller or larger taking the lower part that puppies need to step over into consideration.

A dishwasher safe, wearable dog treat training bag. Bags on the market are lined but need to be wiped out by hand. A fully washable one would be be excellent. Or one with a removable dishwasher safe liner. Or multiple snap/zip in liners for different training treats. Maybe even color coded. ( I just finished cutting up different treats into smaller bite and placing them into zip lock bags)

New technology creates new security risks. For example smart keys for vehicles using remote access are now being compromised. Thieves are amplifying the radio signals used, enabling them to enter vehicles without signs of forced entry. You know how they sell those little credit card wallets to protect cards from being hacked? Well how about designing a key safe? You could keep it simple or embellish the basic model for holding multiple sets, personalize them, whatever.

I'd like an upright vacuum of sorts for "sweeping" up the stone courtyard in the garden. Not a blow/vac that you sling over your shoulder, but a lightweight machine with powerful suction that you can push around like a house vacuum. Plus have an attachment like a hose so you can get into nooks and crannies - just like a house vacuum. It would have to have a big enough bag so you wouldn't have to empty it every two minutes. And large enough wheels so it rolls easily without getting hung up on the irregular stone pavers.