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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 15, 2009 22:18:39 GMT
There are so many everyday items that have one little design feature that lifts them into the realm of the perfect.
I thought about this yesterday when I pulled on a pair of rubber household gloves. What bright mind said, "Lets make the cuff long so that it can be folded back to keep liquids from running down the user's arm"?
Right now I'm looking at the dog's bowl -- essentially a rigid, inverted sailor's cap that makes it easy for the dog to get everything in the bowl without tipping it over.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2009 2:09:24 GMT
This thread reminds me of the sippy cup that babies and toddlers use, they can drink without spilling, just great. And how about these kind of pet drinking/eating bowls, really good:  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2009 10:28:51 GMT
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 16, 2009 14:34:45 GMT
Would work somewhat like the ball & socket joint in our bodies, right? Lovely. What are its applications?
Another simple, ingenious thing -- the cotter pin
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Post by happytraveller on Aug 17, 2009 7:01:02 GMT
 My current favourite ingenious thing, especially when you need to open a bottle of wine and cut salami while on a 3 days hike ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 10:12:01 GMT
I would have thought that you got one of those as a christening present as soon as you left the womb. Current?
I'm reporting your parents to the Swiss authorities for child neglect.
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Post by happytraveller on Aug 17, 2009 10:22:24 GMT
LOL !
I've always had one of those, but it is currently my favourite ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 10:32:34 GMT
I'm sure the Swiss Army keeps records.  Welcome back! Can't wait to hear more about your holiday.  |
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Post by happytraveller on Aug 17, 2009 10:50:01 GMT
Thank you ! I will post abour our 3 days hike on the europe branch  |
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 17, 2009 15:04:06 GMT
I don't know what these are called, but they are simply ingenious:  They can be crocheted and the beads applied with artistry, as in the picture, or made out of a piece of light fabric with beads sewed at intervals on the hem for weight. |
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Post by rikita on Aug 22, 2009 21:33:36 GMT
hm not all sippy cups are really that practical. quite a few of them leak, it seems. as for knifes, i also find this one practical:  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2009 22:05:26 GMT
I always traveled with something like this when I could take it in my hand baggage.  Actually, it was examined once at Dubai airport, and they decided that it was not dangerous. |
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