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2008 Exhibitors List



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Descriptions by Category
Booth Title of Exhibit Name/Company Description
General Consumer Products
2
EDUCATIONAL AUDIO VISUAL CLOCK
Davidson Bachelor
This clock will feature the first twenty-four presidents of the U.S.A. Each president will give a description of himself and the time spent in office.
3
SHOWER SPEX
Debbie Colli & Lynn Jurgen
Sleeve that slips over any shampoo or conditioner bottle to identify it and distinquish from another similar bottle in the shower.
4
THIEF RESISTANT MAILBOX
Arthur R. Nieto
Mailbox has a plate along which mail slides before it falls into a rear compartment that is not easily accessible from front of the mailbox.
5
SHARKSTOPPER ®
Brian Wynne
SHARKSTOPPER is the world's first and only acoustic shark repellent system. It is multi-patented & trademarked. Sharkstopper's repellents are designed for swimmers, divers, surfers, boaters, commercial fishermen, and cruise lines. www.thesharkstopper.com
12
KAZ E KUP ®
Steve Kazyaka
The KAZ e KUP (R) fits in any cupholder and improves its function. The KAZ e KUP catches spills, stops topple overs and holds any size drink, keeping you and your automobile clean.
14
PURSE PURSE.NET
Michael Renn
Patented design that protects both: a lady's valuables, as well as herself. Non Stop Creations calls it "double value" protection.
16
NO TANGLE TWO DOG LEASH
Pietro DiDonato
A two dog retractable leash that does not tangle when the dogs cross each other
22
FREEBIE
Joseph Charles
FREEBIE is an acronym for Friendly Extraordinary Extra Bags In Environment. FREEBIE is a re-usable bag made from recycled plastic grocery bags that are otherwise harmful to the environment.
31
TV SILENCER- YOUR HEARING FRIEND
Ed Blasco
TV SILENCER mutes the TV and pauses DVD when phone rings. Market: elderly, hearing impaired, hotels, home thatre, and assisted living.
3335
WONDERLAP LAPTOP TABLE
Seok Hee Bae
An ergonomically designed electronic laptop table with multi-functions, invented for the comfortable use of a laptop computer and various peripheral devices (speakers, mouse, cooler, USB and hard disk).
39
HOMESPUN INNOVATIONS
Marvelee Brewer
Combination protective cover and diaper bag for infant car seat/carrier.
42
VIDA SYSTEMS
Frederick Townsend
Vida Systems are attached to internal combustion engines. They reduce CO2 by 90%, HC by 50%-70%, and increase MPG by 20%-40%.
House/Garden/Tools/Hardware
6
POWER TOOL CASE-CART SYNERGY
Michael D. Wood
Portable power tool case and cart with features that dramatically increase the tool's functionality. The case quickly converts to a portable cart to provide a portable work center.
8
LIQUIDSOAP DISPENSING SCRUB TOOL
Hubert L. Lambert
The tool includes an open top container for holding liquid soap, a lid, and sponge with holes that allow liquid to flow from container when inverted.
13
DROP'N DRY TOWEL BAR
Martin W. Myllykangas
DROP'N DRY- A retractable towel bar which extends for towel hanging - retracts for towel drying. Immediate access to towels at the kitchen sink drawer panel.
15
GROWING LIVING AIR
Joshua A. Warren
We combine Nature's science and human innovation for a natural way to purify our air. Growing living air is a green solution to air pollution.
18
MAVES STEAM VENT ENERGY SAVER
Henry Ramos
Maves radiator steam vent is an efficient energy savings, controlled product that will shut off at 175 degrees F maximum, and reduce the fuel consumption heaating your residence.
19
WEED BANDIT
Neil Sulier
An ergonomic new design of a garden hoe for selective weeding and ground cultivating, easier ground penetration. Used by Roger Swain.
20
DESIGNER TREE PLANTER
Timothy P. Dwyer
Device allows consumer to enhance trees, light posts and telephone poles with a beautiful ring of flowers wrapped in a flag or skirt of their choice for beauty and advertising.
25
ECO DRAIN DRAGON
Rosalee Dodson
Green product. Unclogs drains instantly with no chemicals. Attaches to a wet vac and sucks the clog into the wet/dry vac.
40
KOIL KADDY
Martin J. Skinner, Sr.
A device for retrieving, transporting and storing helically coiled hoses with minimal user contact of the hose. There is no limit to storage location.
43
HOUSING FOR FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Peter Charest
Temporary/permanent housing for flood prone areas. A pre-built truss design allows for fast economical construction that will provide a living area 6' above existing grade and above flood water. Contact petecharest@mac.com
44
MOP AND CLEANING PAD INSERT TOOL
Doreen M. Auchmoody
A mop complete with an insertion tool for safe and easy cloth attachment. Quick and easy mop. EZ Mop. Contact email4u@hvc.rr.com
45
MOVABLE SUPPORT POST
Rich Sherburne, Jr.
A non-invasive movable post system for privacy fences and mailbox units without contacting the earth.
50
"THE HORSEMAN" - EQUINE UTILITY TOOL
Alfred Contarino
ALventions of Boxford, MA will be unveiling a new and innovative utility tool that no horseman should be without. Visit www.ALventions.com for further information. Email al@alventions.com.
54
HEALTHY SNACK RACK
Ken Kovach
Lazy Susan with stackable accessories designed to hold deli containers. Easy to make creative arrangements of nutritious foods. We eat what we see! Visit www.healthysnackrack.com
56
SMALL TOOLS POUCH ORGANIZER
Johnny & Mary Wood
Small tools pouch organizer, 27 pockets, ideal for electronics, computer, auto appliance technicians, or for around house or office.Cloth, lightweight, flexible, washable comfortable.
57
BRUSH BUSTER
Douglas C. Meador
Unique cutting tool mechanically and easily cuts brush, saplings and small trees at ground level.Operator stands fully upright when clearing brush.
Toys/Games/Sports/Recreation
23
TORA - CLASSICAL BOARD GAME
Kevin Conner
TORA is a classical board game with proceeds from various Levels of Licensing being devoted to ecological concerns, such as the diminishing tiger population.
27
GEOMETRIC STRUCTURAL PUZZLES
Matthew F. & Patricia A. Lennon
Geometrical art triangles in perspective spacial two-sided channel wood puzzles with visual change. Constructed in a stand vertically.
41
ON THE BUTTON
Robert N. Christensen
A teaching golf club that tells you've hit the sweet spot and the club speed in miles per hour.
55
CAM-FISH (BLACK MAGIC)
George Allen, Jr.
Ice fishing apparatus with eccentric cam mechanism. The eccentric provides for a wind-proof set-up, undetectable release of the flag and line winding in either direction.
59
ROAD AND DRIVER ROAD RULES GAME
Farzan Mohamed
The game is a color-coded 7 deck card/board game invented in an effort to reduce teen-age road fatalities and a educational program for adult and senior drivers. The game features important categories, such as road signage, DWI laws, etc.
Commercial and Miscellaneous
11
UNIFORM MUSIC KEYBOARD
Joseph Saltsman
New piano keyboard and staff whose learning time is 1/7th of traditional piano music. Seamlessly compatible with traditional piano keyboard. Now everyone can do music.
28
RID-U
David Kent Aubut
RID-U is a product designed to remediate water within a foundation structure and all VOC gases, including radon.
32
AIR CONDITION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES
Vladlen Futernik
This system relates to mobile air conditioning systems for car, buses, boats,aircraft, etc. This device has low cost, higher efficiency, less pollution. Visit our website at http://vfaircon.net
47
LANDSCAPE ROCK CLEANING ON-SITE
Richard Miller
Apparatus for landscape rock cleaning on-site. E-mail dickmiller@charter.net for details.
60
TEMPORARY FLOOD BARRIER
Charles L. Fuller
EWBS provides temporary and quickly erected reconfigurable flood water barriers designed to protect home and businesses from major flood damage resulting from gradually rising flood waters.
Health/Medical/Personal Care/Safety
7
CLEANSING COMB AND BRUSH
Chico L. Dillard
A conditioner-dispensing comb and brush consists of interchangeable comb and brush heads thatattach to a hollow handle containing a reservoir of hair products for men, women and children.
9
METHOD OF TREATING DISEASES
Mark Chak
Dicovery of a new theory of longevity. Lowering of pressure inside the parasite itself, thus destroying the parasite through the use of cold or heat or extracting of liquids from parasites.
10
BACK SUPPORT FOR A SEAT BACK
John G. Rutty
This support for a seated person provides lifting (traction) in the axillary area that lessens stress on the lumbar. It easily attaches to the seat back.
17
WEARABLE STETHOSCOPE SANITIZER
Robert F. Stickley, MD
The STETHECOZY is a convenient wearable stethoscope sanitizing device that eliminates bacteria on stethoscope surfaces preventing spread of communicable diseases, saving lives and healthcare dollars.
26
STAY DRY FACE SHIELD
Tony Vega & Alvaro Aburto
Allows a patient to conform to the instructions given by surgeons to shower in a manner that protects eyes, nose and mouth from undesirable water contact. Visit www.staydryfaceshield.com
29
MILLENIUM 1ST SCENTED SHIELD
Kevin G. Vereene
A mask placeable over the user's face for blocking out unpleasant odors emitting a scent which is pleasant to the user.
30
WHAT NOW?EVACUATION TRAINING AID
George A. Peters
Provide a safe and effective way to block exits during emergency evacuation drills. Endorsed by safety professionals. Visit www.lancer1inc.com
36
SHOULDER SEAT BELT ADJUSTER
Julia Glendon
This device prevents the discomfort often encountered by older children and small adults when using automobile shoulder seat belts that chafe agains their necks.
38
COMFY-Q ARM SUPPORT CUSHION
Denise Potosky
The Comfy-Q Arm Support Cushion provides arm elevation, support, and comfort. It adapts to most arm rests and to movements of those who lean on it. Visit website www.comfyq.com.
51
HYBRID EASY RIDERS
Daniel Mills
Manual wheelchair attached to motorized scooter.
58
TUFBAX
Dawn West
TufBax provides lumbar protection from load bearing belts for police, military personnel, construction workers and general public. Discretely worn under clothing. TufBax provides complete mobility.
Inventor Clubs
24
DANBURY INVENTORS GROUP
Russ LaSelva and Nick Tropeano
LaSelva - Eliminate rust on baseboard heater in bathrooms. Tropeano - Spillender-a device to hold your paint can to prevent spills.
37
INVENTORS ASSOC. OF CT (IACT)
To be announced
Inventors helping Inventors
46
INNOVATORS RESOURCE NETWORK
Karyl L. Lynch
A network of innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and resource providers from Western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. Monthly meetings in Springfield, MA. -- www.irnetwork.org
Services to Inventors
1
INVENTORS DIGEST
Ron Komorowski
Inventors Digest, the magazine for idea people, is the trusted source for the innovation community. Visit www.inventorsdigest.com
21
UNITED INVENTORS ASSOCIATION
Carol Oldenburg
A national non-profit educational and networking organization for independent inventors and inventor organizations.
48
MAKE YOUR OWN PLASTIC PROTOTYPES
Randy Landreneau
This video teaches you all you need to know to make your own professional plastic prototypes inexpensively using flexible molds and liquid plastic. Visit www.plasticprototypes.net or contact RLinventor@verizon.net
49
MATTATUCK MUSEUM
Marie Galbraith
Museum of science and industry
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NEW BRITAIN INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Warren E. Kingsbury
Repository of many historical patented industrial products.