Great Inventions, Part III

Have you ever thought about inventing? Have you ever thought about coming up with an awesome invention? We asked some of the greatest inventors to share a little bit about their products and life.

As you can see, being an inventor can be successful. Here are some of their thoughts.

The name of my company is Bellamico Endeavors, Inc. I am a licensed occupational therapist and while working as a home healthcare therapist, noticed that many of my patients had difficulty obtaining equipment they needed at home while recouperating from illness or surgery (as they were not able to go out). Also, I invented a few helping products that were not on the market that help people to be more independent in their homes.

My company sells medical equipment and helping products on-line. At the website you will find many products from shower chairs to reachers to wheelchairs and everything in- between. We have it all. Many people wait to buy anything until after surgery and are not prepared when they get home. If you prepare ahead of time and find out where you will functionally have difficulty, (ask your Dr before surgery or your therapist if you spend some time in-patient before going home) buy what you need (or get a family member or friend to shop for you) and set up your home prior to returning home. If you do, your life will be that much easier. Who wants to struggle to get dressed or take a shower after surgery or while healing from an illness or trauma? At the website you can find a free e-book (101 Ways to an Optimal Recovery After Surgery) that will give you many good ideas and tips of what you can do to prepare before surgery to make it so much easier for you in the hospital, rehab and upon returning home. If you or a loved one plan on having surgery or just want to make your home safer then you should visit our website and get this free book.

Angie Bell www.IndependentAtHome.com

I am an inventor and hold a patent on a new home improvement tool that allows one person to easily install anything overhead. At first I used it to install drywall ceilings and found that it is the very best tool available for that difficult job. Next I made a smaller version and found it had so many more uses. Ceiling fans, light fixtures, garage door openers, HVAC duct work, faux beams, tray ceilings, and crown moulding are all held in place giving you two free hands to finish the job.

I appeared on ABC News Nightline back in August. That opened several doors for me and now I hope to launch my product on a small scale in January 2010. My web site is www.LiftAlone.com

Mark Pasek www.LiftAlone.com

The KAZ e KUP® ultimate cup holder insert is a multi functional cup holder accessory that can be used just about anywhere. The KAZ e KUP® (www.kazekup.com) was created by Inventor Steve Kazyaka of Sherman CT after "spilling one too many coffees in my car". Designed to fit into any existing cup holder found in Cars, Trucks, RV´s, tractors, boat, golf carts and more the KAZ e KUP® will easily improve their function. The KAZ e KUP® quickly expands the capacity of your existing cup holder to carry a larger variety of drink containers including even the 7-eleven Big Gulp. The KAZ e KUP® incorporates a very unique feature of catching spills and condensation and storing them in its own self contained reservoir, keeping you and your vehicle clean. The KAZ e KUP® has an accessory package available that allows you to use it everywhere. Easily attach a beach pole or camping stake and you can use the KAZ e KUP® along side your favorite lawn chair. Some prefer to use the KAZ e KLAMP™ and add the KAZ e KUP® to their bicycle handlebar, deck railings, Microphone stand and more. The magnetic version is a favorite for mechanics and construction workers.

Kazyaka now owns and operates Gifts By Kaz (www.giftsbykaz.com) which features unique products created by private inventors like himself. "As I visited and participated at different inventor trade shows I quickly realized that there are a lot of great products out there that just need more marketing to get them to the consumer". "Joining forces with these other inventors has helped all of us in many ways we never even expected"

Steve Kazyaka www.giftsbykaz.com

Inventors Digest magazine is the nation's longest-running publication and Web site for inventor/entrepreneurs. We celebrate the spirit and practice of American innovation.

Our major story line includes helping professional and independent innovators succeed by showcasing trends and insights related to intellectual property, engineering, manufacturing, industrial and product design, science, research and technology.

Mike Drummond www.inventorsdigest.com