One of the previous entries we've had came from Vic Soto and his iRing, which allows you to control your various Apple devices (iPhone, iPod, computer) directly from your hand. This is the kind of invention we're looking for—kinda out there, but definitely cool if it were real.

Send all entries in to contests@gizmodo.com with the subject "Made in Eureka". Winner gets an iPhone of your color choice. Mock up something that illustrates what your product is and what functions it has, plus shows it off in a nice way. Check out Vic's entry above for inspiration. And no, it doesn't have to be Apple-related. In fact, it's probably better if it's not. Entries need to be sent by July 29 to be considered.

Sponsored by Made in Eureka.
Eureka premieres Tuesday, July 29 at 9/8c only on Sci Fi.

Congratulations to Jordan Brough, winner of a brand new iPhone. His invention was the Tongue Jacket that lets anything you eat taste like anything else. Not only does he have a cool idea, it's very Eureka-like as well. Oh, and he did a great job with the art too. We'll forgive him for not having a nasal attachment, since a big part of taste is determined by smell.

Our honorable mention goes to Vic Soto with the iRing. Vic's professional renders (that's what he does for a living!) really convinced us that we need an iRing.

Thanks again to everyone who entered! And also, thanks again to Eureka, A Sci Fi Channel Original Series. Make sure to catch the second episode of the series tonight, at 9/8C.

Thanks again to Eureka, A Sci Fi Channel Original Series. Make sure to catch the second episode of the series tonight, at 9/8C.

1) Q. Which invention's name dropped an H because Americans are foul-mouthed and mostly illiterate?

A. The Bic pen was originally named after its French Inventor, Marcel Bich. However the company decided to drop the 'H' from the name fearing that the American market might pronounce the name 'Bitch'.

http://www.comedy-zone.net/triviazone/history/page5.htm

2) Q. What was invented when a guy couldn't get to his delicious, delicious ice cream in time?

A. The outboard motor. Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to an island picnic and watched his ice cream slowly melt before he could get ashore to consume it. During that harrowing journey, his brilliant idea was born.

http://www.tenonline.org/art/usa/9808.html

3) Q. What popular product could you make legally in your bathtub, as the formula has never been patented?

A. Coke. No. Not that coke. Coca-cola. The formula is only shared with a few select people. But if you schnapps one of them up, they just might tell you.

http://www.tenonline.org/art/usa/9808.html

4) Q. Jamie Lee Curtis, famous movie star and children's novelist, is the inventor of what?

A. A diaper with a front pouch that holds moist towelettes. No word yet on whether the diaper simultaneously accommodates both boy and girl parts.

http://www.tenonline.org/art/usa/9810.html

5) Q. What Utah native and aspiring Disney parks employee is the reason millions never got laid in the '80s (and probably still don't today)?

A. Nolan Bushnell, inventor of Pong.

http://www.tenonline.org/art/usa/9901.html

6) Q. Bonnie Tyler and Celine Dion owe Roberto Del Rosario a huge debt of thanks. Why?

A. Because he invented the Sing-Along-System that eventually led to karaoke, bringing these two chanteuses' oeuvres back into the lives of the sad, drunken masses.

http://www.galingpinoy.com/body_trivia.php

7) Q. Why are we thanking Ed Peterson for our weight problems and wrapper-strewn car floors?

A. Because the glorious bastard invented the Egg McMuffin in 1977.

http://www.geocities.com/odiecus/cosasinteresantes/ingles/triviainventions.htm

8) Q. Who was the original scissor sister?

A. Known drag queen Leonardo DaVinci, inventor of everyone's favorite cutting implement.

http://www.geocities.com/odiecus/cosasinteresantes/ingles/triviainventions.htm

9) Q. Why does Gloria Steinem hate May 9th, 1958 more than any other date?

A. Because on that fateful day, Mattel patented Ruth Handler's slightly disproportionate Barbie doll.

http://inventors.about.com/library/bl/cal/blmay.htm

10) Q. What item patented in 1999 allows children (and Richard Gere) to keep their gerbils and hamsters close to them at all times?

A. A vest covered with tubes. Seriously.

http://www.arcamax.com/technology/q-1154

11) Q. We have a lumberjack to thank for what, er, handy invention?

A. Jergens lotion, invented in 1880.

http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/q-triv.html

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No difficult invention designs this time. We're just doing a trivia contest, and all you have to do is answer the questions correctly and we'll pick from the correct entries. Sit tight, and we'll have a question up soon. Start practicing your look of disgust for your current cable-company-rented DVR. The normal Gawker contest rules apply.

Sponsored by Eureka: "Eureka: A Sci Fi Channel Original Series
An All-New Season Premieres Tuesday July 10 at 9/8C"

It's a toilet that can't overflow, which is made out of a regular bowl and an extra pipe that drains the water in case the water level gets too high. Ethan isn't an actual designer, but fanciful inventions that are pretty cool and useful are what we're looking for. He sent in a bunch of other renders as well, but we'll post them when it comes time to vote.

Hit the link below to see how you enter.

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Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Eureka is a seemingly ordinary town whose residents lead ordinary lives ... at least to the naked eye. Shrouded in secrecy, the picturesque hamlet is actually a community of scientific geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret research.

The fun doesn't end there. Sci-Fi is also having a similar contest with a Sony HDTV and Blu-Ray player up for grabs. So head over here to enter the Sci-Fi Eureka contest and tune in to Eureka next Tuesday on Sci-Fi.