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Booth Title of Exhibit Description
General Consumer Products
3
Umbrella and Article Holder
We guarantee you peace of mind, knowing that your personal belongings will be safe when you want to concentrate on reading your book, magazine or newspaper.
5
The Help Alerter
A specially designed license plate holder which quickly converts into an easy-to-identify, flashing "HELP" sign.
6
My Tuffet
Fun, whimsical, unique upholstered footstools and ottomans finished with coordinating shoes and socks. A definite conversation starter for your home.
9
Fuel Cap Saver
A plastic tether which attaches to after-market fuel caps on a vehicle to prevent loss of the fuel cap.
14
The Laundry Maid Easy
Never sort your socks again! Customize this product with connecting mesh, varied sized panels to wash, dry and sort laundry in one easy step.
24
Mini-maxi Car Sunshade and U.B. Door Cabinet
1.Foldable and heavy duty car sunshade that can be stored in the glove compartment. 2. Bathroom door cabinet that does not require nailing and that will solve all your storage problems.
25
Cord Wrap Up
Patented device for neatly "wrapping up" or storing electrical cords on most tools, appliances, sound equipment, etc. Easily attaches to various sized cords.
28
Channel Surfer
A remote control holding device shaped like a surfboard and a base that resembles a breaking wave to convey the pactice of "channel surfing".
29
Bureau Housing w/ Basket Laundry System
Interchangeable plastic baskets glide in/out on patented grooving in this time-saving dressser/hamper laundry system for easy trips to the washer and back.
32
Paper Rings
New school, home and office product. "Colorful Paper Rings" fits within aligned punched holeproducts. Promotional item for website address. Patent # 6,113,298.
35
Hold-a-Phone
The Hold-a-Phone cell phone holder is worn on the wrist/arm and shows visible caller ID; speak into and listen from the phone without taking the phone out of the holder or off the arm. Visit www.holdaphone.net
39
Twister Brush
Folding brush for cleaning inside of coffee pots and other limited opening liquid containers.
40
Window Refrigerator
A hybrid window air conditioner and refrigerator that uses the outside cold tem,perature to cool the inside of the refrigerator. It saves space, reduces monthly electricity charges and has other benefits as well.
41
Credit Card Rental-Cost Payment Method
Credit Card Rental Cost Payment Method: A method for transforming lower income economics, rental real estate, plus the short term revolving credit market.
47
Outdoor Buffet Cooler
Improved cooler for outdoor entertainment. Provides a large serving area, good visibility and access to foods while keeping food chilled for duration of party.
51
Core Sound All Occasion Trees
Made from PVC coated wire. Use indoors or outside. Folds flat with lights attached for easy storage. Visit www.harveyandsons.com
55
POPABRELLA
Umbrella for 35 mm or video cameras.
57
Pop-up Magnifier for Cell Phone plus Others
1.The pop-up magnifier automatically pops up when cell phone is opened to magnify the display screen. It automatically folds up when phone is used or closed. 2.The macro lens for camera phones increases clarity.3. The Enotrab sensor shuts off phone.
78
"Hanu Claus Hat"
Currently, Many families are of mixed ethnic and religious backgrounds. These special designs will accommodate those families who enjooy celebrating Christmas ans Hannukah.
89
Lineguide
Device for keeping RV's, trucks and trailers in the proper lane while traveling.
House/Garden/Tools/Hardware
2
Swing
A swing suspended from a sub-platform. Swing is flexible and adjustable with lumbar support. May either be treadle-powered or the swing motion may be generated and maintained by the arms.
4
The Garden Hanger
Hang your plants and/or ornamental objects from our "hanger". No nails, screws or tools needed to assemble or install.
7
Rechargeable LED Work Light
Handheld portable worklight utilizing ultrabright LED's. Powered by rechargeable batteries or any 12 V dc power source. Includes a flashing LED circuit for emergency warning. E-mail bqniemann@consolidated.net
10
Pipe Dream
Plumbers best friend! Eliminate material waste using this tool. Pipe Dream measures exact length of pipe with exact angle/degree for various fittings. Has other applications as well.
18
Aquatic Rake
The Arrowtooth Aquatic Rake removes milfoil and other weeds by the roots. Go to www.arrowtooth.com
20
Great Ideas/ Handie Caddy
All Purpose mobile carrier tray. Carries tools, materials and nested buckets or bolt-on buckets, barrels and platforms. E-mail greatideasmail@aol.com
27
Moisture Collector for Open Decks
Device that collects water from open decks, sends the water to downspouts, thus providing a rain-tight area under the deck for storage, entertainment or hot tub.
30
E-Z Patch
Fast and easy way to repair sheetrock walls and ceilings and make life easier. Simple quick way for repair.
36
The Electric Bucket
This product provides easy storage and dispensing of an extension cord on a reel inside of a 5 gal. plastic bucket which is very portable. Email prk1235@msn.com.
42
HID-FAST Deck Nail
The only pneumatically driven fastener for decking. The patented stainless steel fastener can be collated into strips and loaded into patent pending tool.
43
Sponge Soaper
Sponge Soaper attractively stores and instantly soaps your kitchen sponge.
62
Plunger Holder
The plunger holder is designed to hold your plunger. It's crafted to display numerous advantages, such as a drain tray, two indentations to support two small glass candle holders
63
QUIK-SIDER
QUIK-SIDER is a tool to hold fiber cement siding in place so that it can be nailed completely in one operation by one person.
72
Boss Framer-Framer's Layout Square
Layout square for the serious production framer to cut layout time in half. Contractor grade square tool for marking standard stud placement accurately and fast.
75
Vinyl Siding Installation Tool
Finally a tool is here that prevents falling or sagging vinyl siding on eves, gables and under windows without the extra expense of utility trim. Contact DJTimber3@msn.com
81
The Light Brigade
The Light Brigade, an exciting development in residential security, is a system of photo-electric "slave" lights, designed to protect the full perimeter of your property.
82
Toilet Tutor
The Toilet Tutor provides a unique combination of features to keep toilet seats clean and left in the down poisiton after use.
83
Magnetic Hammer w/ Easy Holder
Hammer holds nail, hands free, ready for strike. Easy Holder holds hammer handle up/head down, standing by ready for work without reaching for it
84
1-2 Flush Genuine Toilet Water Saver
Invention allows the user to select between a partial flush for liquid waste or a full flush for solid waste, thus saving water and money.
90
Finger Shield for Slicing Vegetables
FingerShield is a tool that is placed over the vegetables and they are then sliced. The knife makes no contact with a person's fingers.
91
Shower Master (TM) Spray Control System
The invention curves both ends of the consumer's shower curtain, projecting each edge of the curtain a full 8 inches into the shower area. This effectively seals both sides of the bath/shower enclosure to prevent shower spray from escaping.
Toys/Games/Sports/Recreation
15
App. Fo Gun Scope Adj./Toy Car Race Game
1.Apparatus for gun scope adjustment-makes scope zeroing fast, simple and precise. 2.Board Game uses toy die cast cars with NASCAR excitement.
17
P.A.P.A. Shock Absorbing Boat
P.A.P.A. is a platform that is mounted on the deck of a boat that utililizes basic automotive shocks and springs to reduce the pounding effects of rough water on the operator and passengers in the boat.
19
The Kool Me Down Ultimate Towel
The Kool Me Down unique hands-free sportsband is attached to the arm, absorbing perspiration from the face when wiped, and eliminating handkerchiefs and towels. E-mail charlesfaison@hotmail.com and visit website koolmedown.com
34
Pak Kap
Pak Kap is a unique cap featuring loops for holding glasses on your head. Also has a pocket on the back for holding keys/cash/ID/ MP3 player/other small items.
37
Bow-Stern Canoe Box
A water-proof dry box/cooler that secures under the gunwhales in the bow or stern of a canoe. It cannot open or dislodge even if the canoe is capsized.
48
Portable Anchorable Beach Towel Apparatus
Light weight tericloth beach bag, converts to a convenient beach blanket. Include sbuilt-in beach accessories holder and pillow. Corners stake into ground. No more fly away blanket.
49
Cozycooler (TM)
Cozycooler (TM) is a patented beverage cooler that uses two custom-shaped freeze packs instead of ice to keep six bottles or twelve cans ice cold. Visit www.cozycooler.com
53
Triple
Triple is a board game for family. Up to four may play at one time. The game is played with dice and the game is won when one player aligns three numbers in a row. No particular strategy is required--just dumb luck!
6465
Fit by Design/Marx Design Inventions
Featuring bi-directional resistance exercise apparatus: high quality, commercial, programmable devices training opposing muscle groups; Plakbuster(TM) PowerPoint rotary toothbrush; Self-administered lid-retracting eye dropper. Bigal7647@aol.com
67
Snap-On License Plate Emblems Kit
Emblems that bring the love and passion of your favorite sport to dress up your vehicle's exterior finish.
79
Headboard (R)
Two-dimensional clippable ornament to create an interactive game, with optional audio device, intended to be used with a receptacle.
80
POHO
Fishing pole holder.
92
Manipulable Puzzle Cube
Using Rubik's mechanism (now public domain) together with our patented elimination of colored stickers or plates, 4 colorful new puzzles promise stiff competition for Rubik.
Commercial and Miscellaneous
1
Z-Scope Special Effect Device
Animated, illuminated depth illusions created by displaying flat designs of apertures through a specially constructed screen and a specially configured, motorized transluscent color wheel.
22
Anti Fraud Checks
Check fraud now costs the American public $31.3 billion a year. AntiFraudChecks(R) will reduce this crime by leaving a pictorial and descriptive paper trail accurately describing the legal account holders.
26
Spark Plug/Eathquake Power Shutoff/Wrenches
1. High efficiency jet nozzle spark plug. 2. Earthquake automatic shutoff switch for main power source. 3.Worm wrenches.
31
Magnetic Sensing, RFID and Toy
1.Non-contact conductance sensing for nail-gun safety. 2.Heart/respiration monitoring. 3.water softener salt sensing.4.Electrically conductive toy block for building structures with lights and motors.
50
Quick Stick
Quick Stick is an attaching pole that connects to a magnetic channel with clips for the placement of signage onto a metal ceiling grid in hard-to-reach places.
54
Kiker Performance Products
Spark plug wires that increase mileage and power and produce lower emissions with more torque. Works on cars, trucks, motorcycles, mowers and ATV's. Visit website www.kikerperformance.com
60
Grade Master Blade
Quick attachment, no pin or bolts. On/off within 5 to 10 seconds. Never get out of the operator's seat.
76
Pendaflex Replacement -(Danbury Innovators)
Device to convert manila folder to a Pendaflex replacement at half the cost.
Health/Medical/Personal Care/Safety
8
PRESSURE-AIDE - Stops Bleeding
PRESSURE-AIDE is an innovative medical adhesive bandage used to stop bleeding after a blood draw. Individually packaged and sterile for optimal infection control.
21
Disposable Splash-free Toilet Plunger
A disposable protective barrier cover device used to free clogs in toilets. No plunging!
33
The DADO Baton Trimmer
The obese, handicapped, blind and those with arthritic hands can now use the renowned DADO blade for a smooth, precise, easy toenail trim. It's actually fun.
38
Pulse Clock
A product for fitness centers that allows customers to quickly measure their pulse.
4445
Strong Arm
A new product for manufacturers of ladder accessories and supports has been awarded a U.S.Patent. See www.strongarmladdersecurity.com
52
The Back Valet (R)
A functional and fashionable lotion applicator used to apply lotion or wash your back and other difficult to reach areas of your body. It's made of cotton and Spandex for flexibility. Visit our website - thebackvalet.com
56
Hitch-N-Ditch
Hitch-N-Ditch is a hitch attachment that installs and covers underground piping as you drive. Simple, quick and cost effective method compared to trenchers and digging.
58
Lil' Sleepy Head
Child head restraint
59
Cabin Air Filtration System for Strollers
A universal cabin air filtration system that easily attaches to any baby stroller, carriage, infant trqavel system, bicycle trailer of the like. E-mail justsayo@aol.com
61
Photo ID Wristband
Photo ID wristband carries the patient's picture on the ID wristband for identification and verification of the patient's identity while in the hospital, minimizing mistakes. Visit www.photowristband.com or e-mail charlie@photowristband.com
66
Toothbrush Holder
Wall mounted toothbrush holder that is easily removed for cleaning in dishwasher, taking on a variety of colors and shapes to match bath décor.
69
Re-pillable Card
The re-pillable card. Your aspirin and pills are just a wallet reach away, sitting over your top credit card, in your wallet
73
Castaway
Inflatable cushioned shoe that is specially designed to attach to a foot cast so that weight can be put on the foot, enabling one to walk without crutches.
87
Toilet Lid Cushion
My invention speaks for itself. The Toilet Lid Cushion is great for ages 2-100+. Sit down and relax. Everybody needs a little T.L.C.
88
Apparatus for bathing elderly infirm people
Bather not interferred in the bathtub. A special mechanism and a sprinkler under chair provides for washing user's back and bottom parts.
Inventor Clubs
86
Inventors Assoc. of CT (IACT)
Inventors helping Inventors
Services to Inventors
11
Mattatuck Museum
Permanent industrial history and dedicated art exhibits, plus special featured exhibits. See Charles Goodyear's rubber desk and Hiram Hayden's patent along with the machines that made Waterbury famous at the Mattatuck Arts and History Center..
12
Inventors Digest
Inventors Digest Magazine- The Magazine for Idea People
13
United Inventors Association
A national non-profit educational and networking organization for independent inventors and inventor organizations.
16
Intellectual Property
Cost effective, full range of high quality,principle-centered intellectual property services including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, arbitration, entrepreneurship, mediation and much more.
23
Inventors Resource Network
A Network of inventors, product developers, manufacturers and resource providers from western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut, meeting monthly in Springfield, Massachusetts.
46
Patent Your Invention
We provide affordable patent, trademark and copyright protection with a focus on client objectives and attention to detail. Sign up for our free inventor's workshop and learn the basics for building a business around your invention. www.jdlawpc.com
68
Hebert Engineering & Design Co.
Product Design & Development Services, specializing in metal, plastic and composite product design (CAD, CAM, FEA), prototyping, patenting assistance, tooling, material sourcing and factory set-up.
7071
Innovative Marketing
1.Face Massager and Stress Reducer with built-in facial vibrators massages and tones the face. 2. "Mr. Happy" talking doll extols the virtue of safe driving amonst other funny phrases. 3. Aesthetic decorative holder for a bathroom toilet plunger. -
74
Make Your Own Prototype!
Everything you need to make your own prototype is available on our on-line store. Expert mechanical/electrical engineering and physical 3D printing services are also available.
77
Organizer (Danbury Innovators)
Also provide manufacture and prototype. Out resource and OEM.
85
Law Office of Michael A. Blake, Patent Atty.
Specializing in procuring patent protection for solo inventors and for small to medium sized budinesses.



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