For the month of May 2010, these are the Top 50 unique inventions, which include Spray-On Color Contacts, Stealthy Cleavage Covers and Pop-Up Furniture Condos. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2471 new trends.
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Top 50 Unique Inventions in May 2010
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Spray-On Color Contacts
The Liquid iSee Spray Lens Makes Putting on Contacts Hassle-Free
49
Stealthy Cleavage Covers
The Cami Secret is Perfect for Busty Businesswomen
48
Touch-Sensitive Sound Systems
FlOw Wireless Speakers Let You Shake to Shuffle Your Playlist
47
Gear-Switching Skateboards
The 'Pedalboard' from Nicholas Sawyers Lets You Kick, Push With Ease
46
Pop-Up Furniture Condos
Boxetti Provides Chic and Cluster-Free Storage Solutions
45
Scuba Oxygen Helmets
The 'Immersed Senses' Helmet Enhances the Diver's Experience
44
Printable Architecture
The Enrico Dini 3D Printed Building is the First of its Kind
43
Smokeless Cigarettes
The 'Zero Style Mint' is a Cigarette that Avoids Public Annoyance
42
Caffeinated Wake Up Calls
'CoffeeTime' by Elodie Delassus Combines Alarm Clocks and Coffee
41
Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes
Victor Uribe's A350h Airliner Takes Off Vertically, Not at an Angle
40
Urine-Powered Batteries
The Metalcell Portable Battery Needs Pee to Function
39
Anti-Pirate Copters
The Crows Nest Anti-Pirate UAV Keeps Your Ship's Cargo and Crew Safe
38
Bi-Computing
Back-to-Back Monitors Make Use of Space and Efficiency
37
Gooey Gadget Jelly Beans
‘Your Pebbles' Makes All Your Gadgetry Convienient
36
Multipurpose Home Spas
The Gemy All-In-One Massage Shower and Bathtub
35
Gigantic Robot Babies
Meet Miguelin, the 21-Foot Robot Baby
34
LED Scarves
'The Breathe Project' from Hilary Hayes Turns Your Breath into a Light Show
33
Gaming PC Disguises
The NES Home Theater PC is Burglary Proof
32
Bicycles for Businessmen
The Tato Commuter Bicycle is Ready for Wall Street
31
Cell Phone Robots
'Callo' and 'Cally' by Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw Are Bots That Dance & Cry
30
Fake Ecological Clouds
Silver Linings Artificial Clouds May Alter Climate Change
29
Curlycue Pineapples
Vacu Vin Steel Pineapple Slicer Makes Slices in 30 Seconds
28
Wireless Clothes Hangers
The Coat Rack's Barometric Display Picks Out Weather-Appropriate Coats
27
Balloon-Riding Cameras
'Aerial Capture' Camera by Matthew Clark is Perfect for Snapping Summer Fun
26
Spidery Nanobots
The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot' is Made Out of Microscopic Mo
25
USB Notepads
Digilog Memory from Soon-Won Kim is for Tech-Savvy Writers
24
Street Light Umbrellas
The Lighted Umbrella Keeps You Safe on Stormy Nights
23
Robot Reverends
The 'I-Fairy' Robot Marries Satoko Inoue and Tomohiro Shibata
22
Cellphone Guitars
Steffest's 'Phone Guitar' Makes Sweet Music at Affordable Rates
21
Closet Gyms
The Tumidei XFit Gym is a Closet-Sized Gym
20
DIY Supertrikes
Tim Cotterill's Self-Made Road Rocket Rides Like a Rocket
19
Elastic Water
Scientists in Japan Invent a Substance That Contains 95% Water to Mend Tissue
18
Deep Sea Bio-Coffins
Jack Hokanson's Genesis Biopod is a Neat Way to Grieve a Loved One
17
Cushy Beach Blankets
The Bodacious Beach Blanket Solves Uncomfortable Beach Blues
16
Self-Made Supercars
Matevossian Has Built His Own Maserati Supercar
15
Digitized Work Domains
The Electronic Office Screen Door Lets Texts Speak Louder than Words
14
Street Light Socks
Private Light Socks Make Midnight Runs to the Bathroom Safer
13
Portable Toilets
'P-Tree' by Sam van Veluw Makes Peeing Easy
12
Poop-Powered Zoos
The Toronto Zoo Turns Elephant Poo into Usable Power
11
Bendable Gaming Devices
'Project Cobra' Will Bend but Won't Break to Your Gaming Might
10
Cars From Caskets
Phil Bissett's 'Holy Smoke' Coffin Car is Death Proof
9
Race-Ready Tandem Bikes
The Tandem Speed Bike is Perfect for Competitive Couples
8
Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
The Cup Holder Umbrella Holds Your Coffee While You Walk
7
Single Seat Theatres
Theatre for One Gets You Uncomfortably Close to the Stage
6
Printing Computer Screens
The Prinitor by Dong Min Park Reduces Peripheral Costs
5
Multi-Purpose Musical Instruments
The Transformer Grand Piano is a Dual-Purpose Design
4
Tree-Mounted Urinals
The 'P-Tree' by Sam van Veluw Makes Public Peeing Hygienic
3
Super Storage Sweaters
The Swack From Terrence Simmons is a Sweater-Backpack Hybrid
2
Transformer Baby Strollers
The Polyvouge Stroller is Perfect for Parents on the Go
1
Touch-Temperature Taps
The Tempdot Faucet Makes Temperature Tangible
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Plumber's Crack Covers
Introducing the Backtacular Gluteal Cleft Shield by Designer Kimberly Brewe
Homemade Supercars
Chen Jinmiao's Lamborghini is a Luxurious Feat
Gym Rope Swimsuits
Duo Petrovsky & Ramone Push the Artistic Envelope
40 Nifty Knapsacks
From Bulletproof Backpacks to Ergonomic Egg Bags
Controversial Casket Calendars
European Rivals Duel Over Promo Calendars of Coffins and Women
24 Tricked-Out Tricycles
From $10,000 Trikes to Tandem Tricycles
Lightning Powered Bikes
The Yog by Arun Thomas is an Eco-Friendly Tricycle
Tandem Tricycles
The Twin Trike is Designed for Couples Riding
14 Contact Lens Creations
From Chameleon Contact Lenses to Real-Life Bionic Eyes
28 Super-Compact Offices
From Modular Meeting Capsules to Egg-Shaped Workstations
14 Marvelous Melbourne Finds
From Hot Pink Theatres to Mediarchitecture & the Australian Open
Fruitless Veggie Chases
Sven Prim's Digitally Manipulated Photography
Fashion Designer Notepads
The Hokey Croquis Fashionflat Sketchpad Has Convenient Templates
30 Space-Saving Home Audio Solutions
From Sound System Shelves to Musical Kitchens
Executive Mobile Offices
CEOs Can Ride and Work in LimousinesWorld's Cars
Easy-to-Use 3D Printers
European Market is the First to Get the HP Designjet 3D Printer Series
Snake-Crushing Campaigns
The Copenhagen Zoo Bus Ads May Give You Nightmares
Giant Egg Carton Furniture
The Pulp Furniture Collection is Eco-Crafty
Convertible Coffin-Toppers
The BMW Tombstone is a Memorial for Auto-Enthusiasts
Superhero Fitness Gear
The Under Armour Recharge Suit Will Avenge Those Sore Deltoids
Portable Pod Coffee Makers
Mocca Pearl Outdoor Jug Ensures Coffee-Making is Hassle-Free
On-Demand Kitchen Appliances
The Living Kitchen is the Best Way to Play with Your Food
33 Ballooned Innovations
Creative Balloon Crafts That Will Blow You Away
One-Man Aircrafts
The Nasa Puffin Will Revolutionize Personal Traveling
Eco Faucet Timers
The Turn Rotary Dial Faucet Times Your Cleaning Habits
DIY Supercars
The Emil Badal Eb-48s Concept Car is Fueled by Innovation
Toilet Paper Monsters
Mauricio Sanin Mazuera Keeps Your Sheets Safe With This Guardian
Public Pavement Umbrellas
The NYC Urban Umbrella Design Beats Sidewalk Sheds
Otherworldly Aircraft
The Air Alien Green Helicopter is an Eco-Friendly Chopper
Food-Inspired Bags
The Dumpling Backpack is a Delicious Piece of Luggage
Ghost Tribute Art
Artists Pay Homage to Japan's 'Hanako of the Toilet'
Scuba Streetwear
The Erin Heatherton and Jacquelyn Jablonski Russh Magazine Editorial
LED Minidresses
The Hussein Chalayan Video Dress Contains 15,000 LEDs
Reflective Rainbow Buildings
L'Ecole Professionelle in Viege by Bonnard Woeffray Architectes
Addiction Accessories
Cast of Vices Releases Jewelry Line of Bad Habit Charms
Couture Gym Clothes
The Adidas Originals Blue Label Line Branches into High Fashion
French Press Coffee Cups
The BKoffie Coffee Bar Lets You Get Your Java Fix On the Go
Compact Offices
Knot Design's Hinge Workstation is Perfectly Packed
Flying Fighter Faucets
The Mark Holthusen Kohler Campaign is Stylistically Badass
Odd Climate Consequences
Frozen Iguanas Falling from Trees in Florida
Climate Change Sculptures
Man Unites With Nature in This Art Collection by Kate Macdowell
Smashable Musical Instruments
K's Japan Develops a Guitar to Destroy Guilt-Free
Futuristic Rain Wear
Take Mackage Packable Jackets With You Anywhere
Rainproof Menswear
The Garbstore 2010 Spring Collection Will Leave You High and Dry
Dual-View In-Dash Displays
See the Mercedes Benz Splitview in 2010 Models
Hi-Def Fitness Ads
The Godoi Muscle Gym Campaign Uses Brains AND Brawn
25 Arcade Features
From Insulting Gaming Centers to Arcade Game Buns
21 Revolutionary Post-It Notes
Sticky Notes, From Viral Videos to Stationary Fashion
Cell Phone Robots
'Callo' and 'Cally' by Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw Are Bots That Dance & Cry
Unmanned Spy Planes
The Boeing Phantom Ray Looks Like a Futuristic Star-Fighter
Cool Climbing Carriages
Never Fear the Stairs Again With Arturo Arino's 'Step by Step' Stroller
Classic Motorcycle Trikes
The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide Ultra is One Badass Hog
Banana Heels
Fruit-Inspired Pumps From Sergio Zambon
Cigarette Butt Billboards
The Cancer Society of Finland's Epic Anti-Smoking Campaign
Galactic Cars
Dean Shorey's Battlestar Galacti-Car is the Viper of Battlestar Galactica
Odor-Eliminating Blankets
The Better Marriage Blanket Promises to Keep Malodorous Scents at Bay
String-Less Digital Guitars
The Linux Powered Misa Digital Guitar Rocks
Robot Fitness Coaches
Autom Helps You Stick to Your Fitness Plan
Palm-Sized Grocery Guides
The 'Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet' Helps you Buy Organic
Freaky Robo-Babies
Diego-San is a Scary Looking Giant Robot Baby
Pollination Suits
The "Human Bee Pollinator" Puts a Spin on Climate Change
Star Wars Baby Strollers
The AT-AT Baby Stroller is Perfect For the Nerd Parent
Potted Plant Buildings
The Organic Building by Gaetano Pesce Features an Eclectic Vertical Garden
Coffee-Powered Cars
The Car-Puccino is Powered by Roasted Coffee Granules
Street Light Umbrellas
The Lighted Umbrella Keeps You Safe on Stormy Nights
Coffin Sound Systems
The Coffin Crew Knows How to Party
Solid Gold Gaming Systems
The 24kt Xbox 360 Will Truly Make You a King Among Geeks
Sportcoat Backpacks
Carro Makes Awesome Backpacks Out of Menswear
Breath-Sensitive Lamps
The Dandelion Lights Turns Off Like Real Candles
Perplexing Coat Racks
Outofstock Presents Rack Your Brain from Foundry at IMM Cologne
Clip-On Home Theatres
The Halden-Caviglia Showcase Turns Your Flat Screen TV into a Retro Box
Musically-Inclined Editorials
The Fudge Magazine June 2010 Issue Captures Youthful Innocence
Suspended Offices
The Clive Wilkinson Cubicle Concept is Definitely Outside the Box
Post-It Note Lamps
The Post-It Lamp Provides Power in Sticky Situations
Hydroelectric Knapsacks
The Backpack Power Plant by Bourne Energy
LCD TV Tubs
The Aquapeutics Computerized Whirlpool Makes Bath Time Better
"Drive-In Theatre" Architecture
The United Arab Emirates Tower Sustainably Slopes towards the Sea
Portable iPod Speakers
Zumreed's Drop Speaker Lets You Make a Splash Without the Worry
Future Cityscape Predictions
Architecture Firms Propose the Future of NYC
Quirky Corky Umbrellas
The Cute Sandra Correai Cork Umbrella is Eco- and Fashion-Friendly
Bendable Bicycles
The CYOOO Folding Cycle Transforms Your Exercise Routine
Solar-Powered Camcorders
The Jeyto HDV-T900 is an Earth-Friendly Way to Capture Memories
Disguised Kitchen Appliances
The 'Let Me Guess' Blender Gives Your Kitchen Chic Style
Cult English TV Inks
These Mighty Boosh Tattoos are Almost as Funny as the Show
Housecleaning Robots
The Clickable World Interface Makes Cleaning a Breeze
Illuminating Bathtubs
The Stocco Origami Collection Lets You Be the Creator
Waterless Pink Urinals
The Neo-Metro Urinal is Made for Men but Designed for Women
Reptile Residences
The BuildingStudio Alligator House Post-Katrina Efforts
Nose Balloon Ads
The Otrivin ‘Pleasure of Breathing' Ad Powers Up Your Snout
Motorized Lifeguard Boards
The Titus Marine Rescue Board by Marco De Santi is No Flimsy Float
Cars From Caskets
Phil Bissett's 'Holy Smoke' Coffin Car is Death Proof
Gorilla Gazing Glasses
Bokito Kijker Eyewear Lets You Spy Stealthily
DIY Robot Kits
Build Yourself a Junimotion Robot for $4,000
Chameleon Contact Lenses
The Diabetic Contact Lenses Change Color When Your Blood Sugar Drops
Emergency Bathroom Supplies
Save Lives and Underwear With the Emergency Toilet Roll
Double-Duty Mugs
The Kug is a Kettle/Mug Hybrid That Will Revolutionize Tea Time
Futuristic Soaker Tubs
Become the Cleanest Person Around with the FLOW Bathtub
Hybrid Game Consoles
Ben Heck Geniously Creates a PS3 Slim Laptop
Boombox Baby Strollers
The Liviu Tudoran Baby Stroller Will Keep Your Child Occupied
Urinal Waterfalls
Not as Gross as It Sounds, but Toilet Falls is Still Really Weird
Citrus Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Bruin is the Only Way to Wear Orange Peels
Smiling Coat Hooks
Josh Finkle's Coat Hooks are Colorfully Creative
Skin-Based Notepads
The Pen + Sprayer Creates a Fool-Proof Writing Surface on Your Hand
Upcycled Rain Hoods
Recycling Zychal is Made from Umbrellas and Vintage Materials
Houseware Architecture
The Spyfrost Project Puts Your Old Appliances to Use
Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
The Cup Holder Umbrella Holds Your Coffee While You Walk
Pineapple Bangles
'Baum and Ananas' Accessories by Study O Portable Channel Carmen Miranda
Earth-Loving Printers
The Reenk Pen Ink Printer Sets the Tone for Eco-Conscious Copiers
Illuminated Apparel
The Skon Hoodie Light Helps to Brighten up That Smile
Dancing Prancing Robots
JULIA the Entertainment Robot is at Your Service
Exploding Floral Animals
Artist Tara Tucker Draws Life-Like Beasts in Curious Positions
Feathery Guitar Feeders
Artist Celeste Boursier-Mougenot Creates Music with Birds
Pimpin' Royal Tricycles
'Return of the Crown Prince' is a Trike Fit For A King
Snakeskin Guitars
The Limited Edition Deluxe 'Parker Fly Mojo' Musical Instrument
Gilded Zoo Buckles
The Christopher Ross Belt Buckles are All Sparkly and Pretty
Smiley Musical Instruments
The Otamatone Electronic Instrument is Unbelievably Easy
Subaquatic Adventure Seating
The Subeo Lets You Explore Underwater in Comfort
Illuminated Ice Cubes
'Ice and Light' by Colby James Creates Chill Abstract Art
Showerproof Writers
The Waterproof Aquanotes Note Pad and Pen
Acoustic Clouds
The Bubbly BOLO Speaker Sculpture by Malafor
Fishtail Snowboards
Gentemstick Boards by Taro Tamai
Super Storage Sweaters
The Swack From Terrence Simmons is a Sweater-Backpack Hybrid
Obscure Entertainment Systems
The Boxetti Home Theater System Looks like a Freezer
Mexican Bean Controllers
HP 'Swing Motion Controller' is Great for Smooth Game Play
Faucet Fixture Flagons
The Tap Water Bottle by Jnuggi Sung
Sparkling iPod Sound Systems
Japan Launches the iHeart Jewelry Box Speaker for the iPod
Coil-Bound Coffee Tables
Svilen Gamolov's Spring Coffee Table is Perfect for Taking Notes
Stringy Fruit Holders
The MOA Yarn Baskets ain't Your Grandma's Knitting
Throwback Sound Systems
The Bera Speaker Brings Us Back to the Golden Era of Sound
Cross-Country Family Bike Treks
The Pedouins Cut Costs by Traveling America on a Five-Seater Bike
Clip-On Cup Holders
The Drinkclip Keeps the Wetness Where It Belongs
DIY Electric Autos
The MME Concept Car Has Some Assembly Required
Climate-Conscious Paintings
The Diane Burko ‘Politics of Snow' Series is Thoughtful
Solar-Powered Peepers
Future Contact Lenses Could Be Powered by Light Entering Eye
Diabetes Breathalyzers
Sensor Technology Can Measure Glucose Levels from Exhaled Breath
Environmental Coin Decals
The Dogwood Initiative 'Save Winter' Program
Percussion Precipitation Protection
The Rain Drum Umbrella by Dong Min Park