LOL :)

Hmmm, I figured you guys probably started out in some sort of black opps group. You are so good at cover ups and covert operations my guess is no one even knows the name of your little group.

I’m beginning to suspect you are part of Fulcrom!!!

That’s pretty impressive Phil… and to think you’ve successfully infiltrated our lair on numerous occasions…

This is an interesting search because the product is so specific and the existing technology already does such a good job, there’s not much room for improvement. Does anyone use their sticky roller with disposable adhesive layers and say, “gosh this thing sucks!” ? No, a couple passes and you’re fur free.

An electrostatic version still would not have the grip even though it would eliminate the need for peeling off fur coated layers. Hmmm, maybe keeping fur off stuff in the first place….

Matthew… re:

“Hmmm, maybe keeping fur off stuff in the first place….”

Exactly! I have this idea that I ike to call a “Door”. Now… this “door” allows an individual (human being person) to turn a handle-type mechanism to open or shut the “door”. We will call this rotating handle-type mechanism a “knob”.

The function of this “knob” can ONLY be engaged by human being-type people (and perhaps a few monkeys). Those animals that walk on all fours and do not possess an opposable thumb can then be put outside the “door”… to live… at all times… thus eliminating the need for hair removal. (Hair removal may still be needed on a few people)

Randy

I believe a prototype will be a must for this one to ensure a concept will work… It will be a challenge, but another good LPS in my opinion. Thanks EN.

Okay, since you guys (Randy and Mathew) took the thread down this path. My idea is a pet shampoo additive: 1 part Shampoo and 1 part Nair. After a couple washes your pet will be fur/hair free and you’ll have no worries about it getting in the carpet.

"I have this idea that I like to call a “Door”. Now… this “door” allows an individual (human being person) to turn a handle-type mechanism to open or shut the “door”. We will call this rotating handle-type mechanism a “knob”.

The function of this “knob” can ONLY be engaged by human being-type people (and perhaps a few monkeys). Those animals that walk on all fours and do not possess an opposable thumb can then be put outside the “door”… to live… at all times… thus eliminating the need for hair removal. (Hair removal may still be needed on a few people)"

               
"And what exactly is that suppose to mean, Mr. Edwards?! I truly don’t appreciate the degrading tone regarding your comments here, Randy! Hey, here’s something…Maybe you can rent a grinding organ and I’ll put on a lil’ cute hat, hold a tin cup and do tricks and collect coins from passerbys…Yeah, you can call me Lupo or Coco, too…Yeah, sure, why not?! I think I’m gonna puke!!!

Does anybody here know what it means when you have worms in your stool? Any help would be greatly appreciated!"

Oh my goodness!!! IALMAO!!!!! You guy’s are hilarious

It would be helpful,(IF POSSIBLE) to indicate why the existing adhesive system is not acceptable for this application.

TIA

Interesting question Joaco. I’m pretty sure both of the common wand systems (the felt and the roll of tape) are in the public domain at this point and they’re looking for protectable ideas they can get their resources behind.

I can’t begin to explain how large this company is. When they develop a new brand they get behind it in a huge way for a long time. They have massive R&D labs and really understand the importance of developing and protecting intellectual property. So much so that despite their R&D labs, they still spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year licensing innovation from the outside.

I think this is the most overlooked Live Product Search we’ve ever had yet is one of the largest opportunities (I’d say more so even than Amazon and Walmart – that’s how big they are).

We’ve received very few submissions thanks to the fact that we can’t publicize their name. This is a test for them. If you guys perform well on this one, there will be many more to come and we’ll be allowed to promote their name. When we do, it will blow you away. If you’ve discounted this one because they won’t release their name, think twice. There are very few submissions to compete with at this point and a huge opportunity in front of you.

Matt,
I understand when you say this LPS is huge and I totally believe you…but I doubt getting very few submissions is due to the fact that you can’t release their name but that the invention they want is so specific that it makes it difficult to submit many inventions. Inventing a new product to remove pet hair for $10.00 is such a narrow search compared to finding a new kitchen accessory. This is only my thoughts. I think the LPS submissions would be greater if the company could expand what they are looking for, but then again you said this was a test so I hope someone pulls out a doozy for them.

You are right Peggy. There is a benefit to it being so narrow, though. Where else will a retailer tell you exactly what they want you to invent for them? If you can meet their requirements, this represents an excellent opportunity. I think this will be one of those searches where the idea selected was invented after somebody read the description, which provided a spark to the solution — I don’t think it will be somebody who happens to already have it solved and is looking for the right opportunity. I could be wrong, though…

That person is me. Eureka, I’m in!

Matt, I absolutely agree with you!
Put on your thinking caps, there is pet hair that needs to be eliminated.

Good job Margaret! Hope it is the chosen one!

Thanks Peggy! I hope so too.

Matt,
Can you tell us how many submissions you have received to date? Did your recent post gain additional interest?

I also read the description and came up with an idea. Good luck to all!

Hi Tracy,
We don’t disclose the number of submissions for any search (although, we do typically disclose how many ideas we’ll be presenting to a sponsor). I can tell you that we still have very few submissions for this search – and it’s a huge opportunity. If you’ve got an idea in this search, you’re in really good shape :-)

Hi Matt,
Thanks for your response. I will keep my fingers crossed.:)

Has the submission deadline for the Global Consumer Products Company been changed to August 11?

Deborah,

The deadline for the Global Consumer Products Company is Tue, Aug 11 2009 02:59AM – Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Yay! Now I can go call the dentist to fix my aching tooth instead of racing to finish my submission! Thanks, Marla!

Deb

Deborah – take note: The deadline is Tuesday 2:59 AM EST – considered by some to be Monday night. You do not have all day Tuesday to enter the LPS.

Some folks have missed LPS deadlines because they looked only at the date, not the time.

Good luck!

Linda, thank you! I learned that 2:59 EST deadline the hard way on a previous LPS. Especially since I am on West Coast time. Lots of luck to you as well!

Amy Ellis:

I referred P&G to EdisonNation some time ago. Could this Global Entity be them?.. It sounds like them

Challenge

Got one in under the wire…..go G1!

Only a few hours until the deadline…..who’s in????

12:52 am EST… Submission just went in. Carol, I am in and now sit with you at G1. Yippee!

I thought I had a few good ideas, but not the case after looking closer at them. So, I will settle with this loner idea.

Best wishes to all the Pet Hair People.

I’m in…been sitting at G3. Good luck to everyone!

I’m in also at a G3 :-) Good Luck All!

I am trying to be optimistic about this one, but the more I think about it, the more red I see… I need to splash my dashboard with Visine to help keep the red out! EN, please look the other way when you get to stage 4 and 6 :)

Just got in last night. Matt’s comment about not having many submissons got the ole creative juices flowin. Besides, I should be an expert on pet hair removal, seeing I live with 4 dogs!

Although, truth be told, instead of getting rid of the hair I’d rather figure out a product that could be made out of all this hair! (Carol can think up the name, she’s good at it.)

How about a Shizou Shawl (I know – spelling…but I didnt’ want to spell it like it sounds…hehehe)

See, I told you she’s good at names. And, yes, they do a lot of how their name sounds! Keeps the lawn green.

Cindy, I’m really not good at names…I’m just occasionally verrrrry silly. Now I’m gonna be thinking of names for this all evening at work…..hopefully it will make the 5 hours go quicker!

Dont get me to namin things, i have a horse named Egg…

Linda, I’m sure there’s a good story there huh?

Cindy & Carol,

Here’s a book for both of you:

http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Dog-Hair-Better-...

Now, if only I could find a use for the clumps I scoop from litter boxes . . . . (;^)

Linda, I thought you were kidding, but it really is a real book! I may just have to get that for my daughter though. My knitting is strictly limited to scarves – nothing fancy or complicated.

Sorry, can’t help you find a use for the clumps….but if someone could find a use for them, it would be a great idea to enter into a green search!

Darn! And I thought we had something going here!

Linda: My sister told me about this guy who has/had a website that you could actually purchase poo. He would gift wrap it and send it to whomever you wanted. Now that’s an entremanure!

Cindy! I am speechless (that don’t happen often!). He’s even got poo photos on his website:

http://www.poopsenders.com/order/

Such a variety! He sells cow, elephant, and gorilla crap. By the quart or gallon.

He must work in a zoo. Or maybe he’s a fraud. I mean, who’s going to know? (Hey, I ordered gorilla poo and you sent me common dog sh*t!! I want my money back!)

Geez. And I’ve been throwing the stuff away. What a waste. (8^(

(Entremanure? Gotta love the English language!)

You may enjoy this Myth Busters episode…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ9fy1qSFI&...

Linda: Yah, I wonder if he has a complaint department?

Colonel: That flick was way cool…. Just think of the opportunities for such “material” (And I made the mistake of just having my septic tank cleaned out.)

Lindax2, I wonder if their orders spike around Valentine’s day, because nothing says I love you quite like a box of…

Colonel, what an educational day this has been! So when I retire and have lots and lots of time, I can sit around and polish poo. Or figure out who I can sell it to.

Until then . . .I’ll continue to be grateful to the guys who haul my trash away. (;^)

It’s 9:30 pm EST and one of my dashboards moved G1 to G2 sometime in the past hour. Are EN folks still working? Or is that their computer doing the analysis?

I thought we could relax after 7pm. EN — Go to bed! Turn off the computer!

But thanks for not Red-Xing my silly ideas. (;^)

Yeah!!! G3

I better get my photos uploaded!

Get those photos, Carol… I still have an idea (not this LPS) that is at G3 with no media. I need to get my images done for that.

Currently, I am sitting Pre-R3 on this LPS :)

I submitted mine yesterday, first time, how long before it moves out of first stage I wonder?

Brendan, expect to be there a couple days.