Have any things ever been invented because someone lost their temper? [more inside]
posted by RokkitNite on Sep 11, 2009 - 15 answers

What's the niftiest design or technology solution invented in the past few years by an independent inventor (as opposed to a corporation)? [more inside]
posted by Hobbacocka on Aug 19, 2005 - 9 answers

I've invented two toys. One is kid-friendly and easy to produce, and the other would require a plastic mold-injection process (so I can't possibly make a mock-up) but rave-kids would go nuts for it.

Obviously - I guess - I can't say what they are, since I'm afraid of people stealing my ideas. What do I do? Should I just email companies and tell them what my ideas are? Will they steal my ideas, or is it company policy to honor the inventor? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Mar 30, 2004 - 12 answers