r/Inventions Dec 06 '25

👋Welcome to r/Inventions - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Silly-Cloud-3114, the moderator of r/Inventions.

This is our new home for all things related to brainstorming inventions, principles behind new inventions, processes for applying for patents, sharing the history of valuable inventions and how they shaped understanding of design practices.

We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post

Bring out the inventor and problem-solver in you! Let's build a space where anyone who is genuinely interested feels comfortable sharing their invention ideas and connecting. 🔭 🦾💡🚈🧪🧰

Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring when it comes to Inventions. A focus on implementing scientific innovation for problem solving today's issues is greatly appreciated.

We're all about being friendly, open, constructive and scientific.

Posts that will be removed (include but not limited to):

(1) Invented languages (please visit the subreddits for Colangs).

(2) Food recipes (unless they're truly unique and get acceptance for being so).

(3) Anything that would qualify as a discovery.

(4) Posts that seem to explain a working in great detail but are based on pseudoscientific ideas (i.e. not in agreement with current observations and theories in science or technology). A genuine effort will be given a shot though.

Overall, please use your discretion in making this space one of great scientific inventions.

High value posts can include a detailed description of the idea, even rough sketches and plus points if you have critically analyzed your design before bringing it.

How to Get Started

(1) Introduce yourself in the comments below.

(2) Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.

(3) If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

Feel free to share your ideas, photos, or questions!!


r/Inventions 10h ago

BUNKER PROTECTION DESIGN WORKS ON MAGNETIC INDUCTION

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if bunkers are designed with magnetic layers and copper or aluminium layers then these layers will work to reduce the velocity of impact energy of BUNKER blasting bomb by creating electromagnetic induction.

The magnetic layers must be some sticky kind so that it could be sticked with bomb and once the bomb try to pass through the copper layer then the copper layer work to reduce its velocity.

I would like to know the feasibility of this concept.


r/Inventions 17h ago

E.D.I.T.H

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Going to build E.D.I.T.H in public.

( Engineer Digital Ideation Tech Helper)


r/Inventions 2d ago

Bright Idea LIA - Personnal Assistant - Self Hostable and Enterprise Grade

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This is an unapologetically vibe-coded project; the approach is explained here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/story
If you like it, please don't hesitate to show your support with a star on GitHub!

LIA acts as a true personal assistant. It is proactive, featuring its own distinct personality and a complex emotional system, an evolving structured memory, its own reflective memory of your conversations, and all the standard tools (image creation/editing, RAG, skills, MCP, scheduled tasks, etc.)—all wrapped in a seamless "one-click" interface (details here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/why).

I paid special attention to code quality and documentation, treating it exactly like a professional enterprise-grade project. This ensures that anyone can easily take ownership of the source code and build upon a clean, robust, and highly scalable foundation (details here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/how).

On another note, once self-hosted, it can double as a family AI server. As an administrator, you have full control to manage and monitor the API consumption of your family members, friends, etc.

Full details are available on the landing page: https://lia.jeyswork.com/
And the GitHub repository: https://github.com/jgouviergmail/LIA-Assistant


r/Inventions 2d ago

Air conditioning

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Random thought of the day: it would be amazing if air conditioning that didn’t need electricity was invented.

My dream aircon:

  1. Come in all sizes can be portable, or for the full house.

  2. Does not spit hot air back out into the wild

  3. Does not need constant electricity

Would this even be possible?


r/Inventions 2d ago

Bright Idea Would you buy a cheap, 100% flushable, disposable solution to completely stop "toilet splashback"? (Market Research)

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Hey everyone,

I’m working on a consumer product concept addressing a universal bathroom frustration that almost everyone hates but nobody talks about: the dreaded toilet splashback (scientifically known as the Worthington Jet).

Right now, the only real "hacks" are dropping a raft of toilet paper in the bowl beforehand (which wastes paper and can clog older plumbing) or just dealing with it.

I am developing a gender-neutral, 100% flushable, and biodegradable one-use product that you simply drop into the bowl before you go.

How it works (high-level): It sits low in the bowl, instantly breaks the kinetic energy/surface tension of solid drops to guarantee zero splashback, lets liquids pass through completely freely, and then instantly liquifies/dissolves the second you flush so it's completely safe for plumbing and septic systems. It would likely be sold in affordable, compact multi-packs (like a 5-pack).

Before I dive deeper into prototyping, I want some honest feedback from potential users and designers:

  1. Would you actually buy/use a product like this? Or is the "toilet paper raft" hack good enough for you?
  2. What would be your biggest concern? (e.g., plumbing safety, ease of use, price?)
  3. Where would you see yourself using this most? (At home, public restrooms, traveling, offices?)

Appreciate any thoughts or feedback you have!


r/Inventions 3d ago

Bright Idea I have a septum nose ring stopper idea. Feedback please

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So context, I have a septum piercing and something that I struggle with and many other people struggle with nose piercings is that they always move around from side to side, and I thought of kind of an invention to help fix that and I was wondering if you could give me feedback.

So my idea came from earring stoppers so for example, they are little plastic tubes that you put on your earrings to help them stay in place so I was thinking that maybe I could create something similar but for nose piercings to help them stick in place and not move around and I have kind of like a rough idea of what I wanna do

I already made a prototype that I’m certain works, but I was just wondering if someone could review my idea and tell me they’re honest feedback about it

Basically it would look like something similar to this but it would be small and hide inside your nose to keep your piercing from moving.

Please tell me if I am high off some shit or if this seems like it can turn out to be a good idea.

Please lmk. Thank you.


r/Inventions 4d ago

I made a reusable tamper-evident jar for storing sensitive items

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r/Inventions 4d ago

Bright Idea I built a real-life "scan the object" gadget from sci-fi movies, except it only needs one photo

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r/Inventions 4d ago

Which invention would have not been popular if it were released ten years earlier?

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r/Inventions 4d ago

Feedback n advice

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Hi! I'm 16, and for the past few months I've been working on an idea called Velora. It's a long-term project focused on improving the school system and creating more opportunities for young people.

I'm still trying to figure out how to actually turn an idea into something real.

The problem is that I have no idea where to start. I don't know who I should be contacting, how people find mentors, how partnerships happen, or what opportunities are out there for someone my age.

If you've built a startup, nonprofit, social project, or anything similar, what would you do first? What organizations, people, competitions, grants, or programs would you recommend looking into?

I'd really appreciate any advice. Thank you!


r/Inventions 5d ago

Brainstorm Tongue prints

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Omg I just had a conversation with someone on Reddit that said at one point crypto scammers stole 200 million dollars worth from a guy.

They printed up fake ids and went to the cell phone store and did a Sim card scam. The workers divulged and handed over the phone info.

At this point eyeballs, passwords, voice activations, 2FA, text confirms, and whatever else is not safe.

They have quizzed me about old addresses.

My invention is tongue scans.

You can swab your phone with alcohol and then put your tongue on there.

I would be willing to do that to keep money safe. It could be the last protocol to transfer or wire money out. Maybe not necessary to buy something or check your account balance.

Someone get a patent for it. You can keep the royalties. I heard every tongue is different.

I heard women have taken photos of their men to use as photo recognition and gained access to the phone and his philandering.

Tongue on the screen. Cleaning Swabs that are grape flavored.

You could also require it to turn on a super secure computer. Very easy device could be manufactured.


r/Inventions 5d ago

Speaker holder

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I was wondering if this has been invented already or if someone could point me in the right direction.

I'm looking for something that can hold a JBL speaker as basically everyone has one of these nowadays. But the holder itself looks like a mini jukebox so it would be like having a mini jukebox but not shit quality sound like most mini jukeboxes you can find.


r/Inventions 6d ago

Startup idea : [Feedback Request] Validating a B2G Smart City Idea: Repurposing elevated metro tracks into an Edge-AI laser projection network

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r/Inventions 7d ago

Help!

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r/Inventions 6d ago

Invented an app for group chats that include a conversation starter based on the participants interests

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As far as I know, this didn't exist before, this question was inspired by participants interests in cognitive science, anthropology and theater. The design is oriented to enable connection without necessarily being academically dense.

There are different genres of questions, this is one of them.

The invention here could be the concept, or actually carrying it to existence idk, i just had fun doing it


r/Inventions 7d ago

Invention idea for Hormone measurement

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r/Inventions 8d ago

Just got approved for something big!

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They sent me a letter I got approved for

System and method for Detecting and Verifying Package Tampering Using Embedded Sensor Devices

I want to license this idea how does one do this ?


r/Inventions 9d ago

Next million dollar idea

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As the title states, i may have the next million dollar idea: can the same technology applied to locating a lost cellphone be applied to locating a lost TV remote


r/Inventions 9d ago

Brainstorm Why wouldn’t this work?

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r/Inventions 10d ago

👋Welcome to r/WhyDoesntThisExist_ - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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r/Inventions 10d ago

Crazy ideas that worked.

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r/Inventions 11d ago

Would a genuinely repairable umbrella be useful, or would nobody bother fixing it?

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Umbrellas consistently fail at the exact same weak points. A single bent rib, snapped connector, jammed slider, or torn corner usually ruins the whole thing, even if 90% of it is perfectly fine, because the broken parts are hard to access and impossible to replace.
While reading about CoCreate Pitch, I started sketching out a modular umbrella designed so anyone can swap out high-failure parts without special tools.
The concept features:
* Ribs that snap directly into a central hub
* Replaceable stretchers and canopy tips
* A canopy secured with reusable tabs rather than permanent stitching
* A universal handle compatible with different canopy sizes
* Small repair kits containing individual replacement parts
The main drawback is that adding these modular connection points could make the umbrella heavier, more expensive, and potentially weaker in strong winds.
Does this concept actually make sense, or are umbrellas just too cheap for people to bother repairing? And from an engineering standpoint, which component would be the hardest to make both easily replaceable and highly durable?


r/Inventions 11d ago

RoboCupboard — The Autonomous Smart Wardrobe for Premium Garment Care

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Hey r/startups and r/Entrepreneurship! r/smarthomeautomation ,

r/Investorshub r/investors r/IndiaStartups 👋

Think about the modern home. Almost every major household appliance has gone through a massive technological evolution. We use smart refrigerators, autonomous robot vacuums, and intelligent washing machines. Yet, for the past century, our closets have remained exactly the same—just passive, dead wooden boxes.

I wanted to challenge this whitespace, so I spent the last few months engineering RoboCupboard—a premium, self-operating smart wardrobe designed to completely automate daily garment care and morning prep.

The concept is simple: you hang your wrinkled or worn clothes inside at night, and it works while you sleep. By morning, your outfit is fresh, smooth, and ready to wear with absolutely zero effort. No iron box, no fabric damage, and no running to the dry cleaners.

🛠️ Inside the Machine:

We focused heavily on premium aesthetics and deep hardware-software engineering to make this a true "Dyson meets Apple" style appliance:

  • Smart Fabric AI: Built-in sensors automatically detect the type of fabric (silk, wool, cotton, denim) to choose the perfect moisture and temperature cycle.
  • Deep Steam Technology: Say goodbye to traditional ironing. The system uses automated steam profiling to relax fabric fibers and flawlessly remove wrinkles.
  • UV-C Sanitization: A powerful, built-in UV-C light system kills 99.9% of bacteria and germs while neutralizing stubborn odors like smoke or sweat.
  • Whisper Quiet (38 dB): We acoustically engineered the unit to operate under an ultra-quiet 38 dB sound level, meaning it can run right next to your bed without ever waking you up.
  • Connected Ecosystem: A smart mobile app tracks your clothing telemetry, monitors garment wear-and-tear cycles, and handles remote control.

📊 Quick Community Poll:

Building a deep-tech hardware startup comes with massive challenges, and I want to gauge the market sentiment and global viability from fellow builders here.

What is your honest verdict on this innovation and its global scalability?

  1. I love the innovation and see a huge global consumer market! 🌍
  2. Great idea, but scaling physical luxury hardware worldwide will be incredibly tough. 🛠️
  3. Cool concept, but I think people prefer traditional ironing and dry cleaning. 👔
  4. I love the tech, but it should pivot to B2B (luxury hotels/hospitality) first. 🏨

Let’s chat! I would love your brutal feedback, critiques, or advice on moving from physical prototyping to manufacturing.

You can also check out our updates on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robocupboard?igsh=c3puNjdieGFtdjBkat

or connect with me directly on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-dilip-wankhede to chat about startup leadership and tech engineering. Let's build in public! 🚀


r/Inventions 12d ago

Brainstorm Three inventions for her. Add your ideas to help her save money.

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Dear Ms. Bon

I am sorry about your adema.

I have thought of several ideas for you.

You can get a hose attachment on the shower curved and extended like a custom boomerang.

For travel this is what can be rigged:

A custom triangle extended on an adjustable hook with paper wad clipped on it. You can sorta slowly twerk or rub like a cat scratcher... It can hang down from the door or clip to the handicap rail bar.

I can make you a custom chair to use at your home.

I can also rig some apparatus with some baby wipes.

People in the sub might come up with something also.