Concept Ideation

Trash Bag Expander

A pre-set number of bags are loaded onto this umbrella-like contraption. The user puts it in the empty garbage can and hits a release button where the product expands, pushes the garbage to the bottom and the edge of the bag along the rim of the can. It fully wraps around the edge and ensures the bag is fully secured. The product then collapses and another bag is loaded up for the next use.

 

Motorized Scooper

Similar to a traditional ice cream scooper that has the lever on the side but in order to reduce required grip, slide up on a button that contracts and retracts to scoop different foods, like ice cream peanut butter or cookie dough.

Over the shoulder support strap

This over the shoulder support strap allows the user to clip onto the other side of a pot or pan that they otherwise would not be able to support from both sides. It also includes a bar with a clamp on the end to attach to the pot or pan that keeps it away from the body, incase it is a hot pot or pan. This design will help the user to carry a heavy pot or pan that they would not be able to carry with one hand.

 

Electric Bottle Cap Opener

This electric bottle cap opener is used to twist off bottle caps by stabilizing the bottle and using an electric motor to twist the cap off with the push of a button. It is a combination of the two devices below. It is handheld like the device on the left, but uses the gripping/stabilizing mechanism from the product on the left.

Magnetic Sink Brush 

Magnetic brush tool that the user can attach to the sink when they need to clean a dish. Eliminates the need to hold both the dish and the brush – now the user just needs to handle the dish/bottle around the brush. The tool would have different attachments for different sized bottles and dishes.

Easy to Handle Pot Lid

A lid attachment that securely attaches to a pot so the user is easily able to lift the pot by the lid handle. This tool allows our user to keep the full pot balanced without spilling and eliminates the possibility of burns from the steam coming out of the pot.

Trash Bag Securing (closing)

Trash bag grasper that will grab the twist ties from the trash bag, and then when the person lifts up the handle, the two clasps will pull together and close the bag. The device will then heat shrink the bag closed together.

Magnetic trash bag to attach to trash can

A trash bag has magnetics that easily allows it to attach to the trashcan with out fussing. This allows the person to not have to mess with it as much.

Magnetic Spatula

This large magnetic spatula will be used to balance and stabilize heavy pans and baking sheets when moving them throughout the kitchen. This will allow a person to easily remove items from the oven or stove

Pan Scrubber for Sink

Three scrubbers attached to a motor that spin and can be attached to the bottom of a sink using suction. This will allow a person to clean pans and utensils using only one hand without having to set the pan down. A person will have better maneuverability with the kitchen item and will make washing dishes easier.