Jet Spray is an extraordinary and functional fire fighting tool concept that eliminates the conventional water spraying mechanism from an outer source after a complex, hectic and inefficient effort of reaching the spot, especially high raised skyscrapers. Jet spray features a detachable hose that firefighters will shoot into the fire zone via compressed gas power and then connect the other end to the water source; the nozzle will automatically start spraying water in all directions. To make it easier to carry and operate, the nozzle incorporates plastic, making it safe, comfortable and lightweight. The shooting unit comprises various safeguard mechanisms to avoid accidental firing, a rounded shoulder stock and a tough outer casing.
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LG Mobile Phones, in association with crowdSPRING, an online marketplace for creative services, and Autodesk, the leading 2D and 3D design and engineering software producer, has announced the third LG annual design the future contest to characterize the future of mobile communication. The main goal of the innovative effort is to give the opportunity to the consumers to design a revolutionary next-generation LG mobile phone that reflects their passion and fulfill their future requirements. This year, over 40 winners will be awarded with $80,000 cash in total along with other alluring presents. Autodesk will provide the participants a 15-days free trial of SketchBook Pro which features an intuitive, streamlined user interface that even new users can operate easily to create their dream phone. Submission of design began on March 15, 2010 and will remain open till April 26, 2010, winners of the competition will be announced on May 14, 2010 at http://www.crowdspring.com/LG/winners
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The Mo-Du-Lo car is an innovative concept, aiming to offer users an ultimate solution for any type of commuting by featuring three versions, each with different attributes. The Mo version is a monocycle for one rider that has no motor, instead, features pedals like unicycle. The Du version comprises the basic form of the car that houses two riders and the ability to attach two Mo’s to become a six-wheel car. The central axis of the car contains the storage and electric energy producing area and the engines are located in the bottom of the wheel rims. The hub-less wheels improves the visibility and makes the car lightweight and easily accessible by the rider. Finally, the Lo version comes out with a shape of a train by attaching many Du’s and Mo’s, creating a more suitable long distance commuting vehicle with the pooled motors and batteries of all cars.
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When campers or hikers are lost in a forest or had an accident, the main barrier to rescue them is the difficulty to find out their exact location due to the heavy tree canopies of the forest. Rescue balloon is a simple locating concept device that features a tubular balloon filled with helium gas which can be inflated easily through a rubber made nozzle with magnets. This balloon is compact enough to get through the gaps between the tree branches and rise above the canopy, making it easier for the rescuers to locate the victims. Since the balloon doesn’t incorporate any high-tech complexity, it is easy to carry and use.
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The lighting system concept is a flexible, modular, ambiance and stylish lighting system that is designed to give commercial interiors a brand new look. The concept is made of dual layer white polycarbonate slanted sheets with an appearance like conventional boat sails. Between these two layers, lights have been inserted and are attached on the inside layer. The upper layer is incised in stripes through which lights glow in a unique manner with great aesthetics. The units can feature different color lights such as green, cyan or magenta, however, intensity of light may vary with different colors. Each unit contains a metal tube base that allows the user to fix it on the wall or roof and gives easy rotation for multi-directional lightings.
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