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Dining Table Tennis Nets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Corknet Pot Holder Doubles as a Ping Pong Bet

— August 29, 2014 — Lifestyle
The Corknet pot holder is a weirdly useful cork pot holder that also doubles as a ping pong net. Dining tables often work well as improvised ping-pong tables, the only problem being that you don't always have a net to erect on it.

This is where the Corknet pot holder comes in. It consists of a pair of triangular cork pieces that can be stacked together to form a level platform on which you can rest hot pans and dishes without damaging table tops. Once dinner's done and you're ready to bust out your ping pong chops, simply separate the cork wedges and stand them side-by-side in the center of your table. There you have it, your very own cork ping pong net.

The developers of the Corknet pot holder are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of their nifty little invention. A pledge of $33 will secure you one Corknet if and when it comes to fruition.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-functional Products - The Corknet pot holder's dual functionality as both a pot holder and a ping pong net represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for developers of multi-functional household products.
2. Home Entertainment Alternatives - The Corknet pot holder's ability to transform any dining table into a ping pong table presents an opportunity for developers of innovative home entertainment solutions.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of cork in the Corknet pot holder represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for developers looking to create household products that use eco-friendly and sustainable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The Corknet pot holder's use as a pot holder represents an opportunity for innovation in the kitchenware industry.
2. Sporting Goods - The Corknet pot holder's dual ability to function as a ping pong net presents a disruption opportunity for the sporting goods industry.
3. Home Decor and Furniture - The Corknet pot holder's ability to transform any table into a ping pong table unlocks possibilities for creative and playful home decor and furniture designers.
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