The Invention of the Leatherman: Patent Gallery

This now-iconic multifunction tool first found physical form as a series of cardboard cutouts.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/the-invention-of-the-leatherman

MURTURM

MURTURM Nature Observation Tower at the Mur river in Austria.

http://www.pristina.org/2010/07/26/torre-de-observacao-no-rio-mur/

Knife Design

Deglon is well known for its pioneering spirit, and in 2006, engaged a young designer who was studying at the National School of Visual Arts in Brussels to create an innovative knife design for the famed European Cutlery Design Awards. Mia Schmallenbach and Deglon spent over 150 hours fine tuning this highly visual, yet practical knife block set, entitled "Meeting" which went on to win first prize.

The Deglon Meeting Knife Set comes with a paring knife, carving knife, 15cm utility knife, and a 20cm chef's knife. Made from stainless steel, Meeting has succeeded in combining beauty and practicality.

ADAPTIVE LENS TECHNOLOGY

Adlens lenses change power with the turn of a dial.

The operating principle of our patented liquid lens technology is simple. The lens is a hollow chamber with a thin, clear, strong plastic sheet stretched across inside.

The variable lens power comes from a clear, high refractive index fluid. The fluid is pumped into (or out of) the chamber between the plastic-like sheet and the lens. As the amount of oil increases, it pushes on the plastic sheet, changing its curvature. The more it curves, the more the lens power increases.

When the fluid is pumped back out, the lens curvature flattens, reducing the power. The base hard lens has a negative power, meaning that with little or no oil, objects are demagnified.

http://www.adlens.com/home/

2010 RED DOT AWARD WINNERS

With more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries, the international “red dot design award” is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world. It is divided into the “red dot award: product design”, the “red dot award: communication design” and the “red dot award: design concept.” The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum.

http://en.red-dot.org/2775.html

Jetpacks are back

The World’s First Practical Jetpack

Martin Jetpack is in the business of developing and selling the most advanced and innovative aircraft that man has ever dreamed about. Take a look.

http://www.martinjetpack.com/the-martin-jetpack.aspx

Puj is simplifying parenthood

The Puj Tub fits in a standard sink, so you can stand comfortable while giving them a bath and is designed to fit around your baby just like you were holding them in your arms. The material is super soft, and flexible to wrap around your baby.

http://babybathtubs.com/#snap