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Claw Bike Storage From ABC's "American Inventor" Available For Pre-Order

Sean Fallon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:20:00 EST

If you caught ABC's "American Inventor" last season you may remember "The Gladiator Claw" bicycle storage device as one of the finalists. Well, the folks behind the Claw have used the startup money earned from the show to turn their idea of a push-button catch and release storage hook into reality. Basically, it is a modest but clever upgrade to basic hook systems, but if you have a really nice bike it may be worth dropping an extra $60 on. Plus, I don't see why it could not be used for other items as well. The Claw is now available to pre-order for a November 15th release. [Amazon and The Claw via Crunchgear]

Car Finder Makes Your Car Dumb Looking and Therefore Easier to Find

Adam Frucci — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:30:00 EDT

Don't you hate it when you go to the megamall for a little shopping excursion only to be unable to locate your car in the multi-acre parking lot? Sure, you could just hit the alarm button on your remote real quick, or even stick a tennis ball on your antenna if it's a recurring problem. But wouldn't you rather slap a big box with a slinky on your vehicle? I see absolutely nothing stopping this invention from making thousands of cars more ridiculous-looking in the near future. [American Inventor]

Tongue Nub Isn't Going to Replace Toothbrushes Anytime Soon

Adam Frucci — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:45:00 EDT

Toothbrushes, they just need updating. Right? Well, according to yet another delusional contestant on American Inventor, a better solution would be a little nub you stick on the tip of your tongue. You then use your tongue to get your teeth clean, hoping it doesn't come off and get lodged in your throat, giving you a really embarrassing obituary. It's sure to turn the whole dental care industry on its head! [American Inventor]

Fancy Lawnmower Doesn't Come with This Guy, Unfortunately

Adam Frucci — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:20:00 EDT

We love the show American Inventor here at the Giz. Not because it pumps out inventions we'd actually want, but because it highlights how insane inventors are. Take a look at this horny grandpa who uses his crazy laugh and saucy ways to get his fancy lawnmower past the committee of "experts" on the show. Keep on keepin' on, lecherous old man. [American Inventor]

Fire Condom will Keep You From Burning Alive if You can See Out of It

Adam Frucci — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:53:12 EDT

Here's another slice of brilliance from American Inventor. This one's a Fire Condom, a big ol' tinfoil tube to put on if your house goes ablaze. I don't know how well you'd be able to navigate a smoke-filled room with this thing on, but I'm no fireman. And since when did tinfoil keep you from burning alive?

Hey, American Inventor, next season get some real inventors, will ya? These chumps couldn't invent their way out of a paper bag. –Adam Frucci

American Inventor [ABC]

Waterless Swimming Device Turns Out to be a Stupid Idea

Adam Frucci — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:45:00 EDT

This waterless swimming device, as seen on the show American Inventor, is one of the most hilariously terrible things we've seen in a while. It takes all the grace, fun and fluidity of swimming and makes an awkward, painful-looking exercise out of it. Just look at the guy's face after he's done using it!

Here's a tip: if you look like you just had a stroke after using your invention, it sucks. –Adam Frucci

Thanks, Blakeley!

American Inventor [ABC]