Have fun exploring our Bazaar of Bizarre Inventions, Patents, and Patent Applications!
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This wearable deer-head decoy lets hunters blend right in. Nothing suspicious here—just another six-foot deer out for a stroll.
Turn signals weren’t complicated enough! This system adds a center indicator so drivers can signal whether they’re turning, changing lanes, or simply continuing straight ahead. Every driver's nightmare: “He Left the Middle Blinker On Again!”
Why drive an excavator when you can wear one? This powered exoskeleton supports the operator and carries a tool on an articulated arm—turning a person into a walking work machine.
This disk might reduce your sun burn risk.
Need to escape the heat of your cave? Try on this winged fire escape suit. Obvious warning: don't try this at home or anywhere else.
Putting the swing in your trailer hitch! This unusual hitch ornament is designed to dangle and sway naturally as you drive.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, the saying goes. Is a bird near the head worth two in the brain?",
Wearing these "Animal Track Footwear Soles" may turn you from hunter to hunted.
Coming up with this clever dental detailing device must have been like pulling teeth. Forget the gym—give your teeth a workout! Patented in 1923, this bizarre invention uses a mouthpiece attached to a spring to exercise your teeth and gums. You can even challenge a friend to a tooth-powered tug-of-war! Talk about a jaw-dropping workout!
Bovine Breathalyzer?** This invention bullies bovines into breathing through a special muzzle that captures methane from their breath. Turning cow breath into moo-la! How udderly ridiculous!
High five or slap on the paw? This automatic petter gives your furry friend a mechanical pat and a soothing recorded voice when they step onto the platform.
Not able to sit peacefully at the table? Haul in this barrier. Without it things might be a bit scarier.
Love is in the air—but germs don’t have to be! This handheld shield puts a thin protective membrane between two people for a kiss without direct contact.
Can’t figure out what Fido is saying? This doggedly clever gadget analyzes your pup’s bark and compares it with known sound patterns to determine whether Fido is happy, lonely, frustrated, aggressive, or just feeling assertive. From woof to truth—it’s a canine mood translator.
On its own the "Aquatic Propulsion Device" may not be what it is quacked up to be, however it may go well with the Mermaid Machine.
"New and novel device for preventing the consumption of food by an individual." What a mouth full! Just don't lose the key...
Car wash or assembly line meets hygiene in this squeaky clean machine.
Going ape over this musical mechanical monkey?
Talk about overkill! This mousetrap uses bait to trigger a pistol when an unsuspecting mouse comes looking for a snack.
A bird's eye view when you step into the cockpit with your cock-a-doodle-do crew. Affectionately called the roosterplane (c. 1931): An experimental craft proving that chickens can fly—given a propeller and clever telescoping wings. Economical to build, dependable in use, and guaranteed to turn heads at both airfields and barnyards.
"This device, butting its boot against a buttocks," might make its users the butt of many jokes.
Behold the Man-Catching Tank: a motorized, armored closet that scoops up its target and holds them inside. Basically a portable timeout box for burglars—with its own help button.
It’s a zip-on hazmat hoodie for pets that keeps flea powder on the dog/cat and off your sofa. Slip it on, puff in the potion, and let the suit hold the meds long enough to evict the tiny tenants. When bath time’s over, clip a hair dryer to the built-in port and—whoosh—instant blow-dry tunnel. Easy on, easy off, fewer fleas, happier furniture.
Who has time for this? Tick off your dog with a clock that runs on species speed. Select dog, tortoise, or hamster and watch time fly—or crawl—accordingly.
There was a young woman who lived in a shoe… and took her toddlers for a stroll in one too! U.S. Patent 308,467—proof that some inventions have real sole!
“Ingenious or insane? Keeps the rain off your Great Dane—if tame!”
This is also known as "Drag Me Through Da' Water." This "Water Vehicle" might be a drag if you start to feel like fish bait.
Wasn't something like this in a Jaws movie, where someone with a fake dorsal scared people into thinking they'd be a tasty shark morsel!?
Was this idea's creator not suffering enough abuse on the job? It’s not an absurd shoeshine machine… it’s behold, the DIY Paddling Machine—part gym, part carnival, all consequences. Folds up neatly between questionable life choices—think Peloton for penance.
Who needs four wheels on the ground when you can have four wheels and your feet in the air? Apparently, ordinary ATV riding just wasn't exciting enough!
Let's face it, this invention, born of a fruitful imagination is a bit freaky. A young Dr. Frankenstein would have liked this goofy garden gadget.
Know someone too cheap cheep cheep to buy cat food? This device might just be the right con-trap-tion for them.
Nothing like a belly full of jelly beans or a gum ball gut.
Need some encouragement around the home or office? This handy invention might be just the answer.
Born of the 1970s oil crisis, this green machine puts a real horse on a treadmill inside a van. Running on oats and water, it puts the horse power back into horsepower! Forget the gasoline—just watch your step!
Apparently It takes one & one invention.
What the hull is that? This boat has a rotating paddle wheel hull and propellers on its stationary cargo compartments.
Because nobody likes a sun-baked brew! This tiny adjustable umbrella clips onto your drink to keep your beverage comfortably in the shade.
To stay off the deep-sea menu, blowfish use spikes. In this suit, divers make hungry sharks say, ‘Yikes.’s!
Man’s best friend meets man’s replacement! This robotic dog walker follows programmed routes, dispenses treats, plays fetch, scoops poop, and even lets your dog see and hear you remotely.
An idea that doesn’t suck; suckers need not apply!
A helmet that takes the guesswork out of haircuts—and puts your hair through the wringer!
Does this Jaw Gym invention deserve a nod of approval? Or is it just a pain in the neck?
This "hot rod" and walking staff may provide comfort and even bring a laugh!
This little jackass hands out cigarettes one at a time. And if that doesn't remind you to quit smoking, you're just being stubborn as a mule!
Filed a patent? Patent Office, you can rely, denies some o' your patent claims. Your initial reply, this device tames.
Some say silence is golden, but in this case, silence is a golden ring thing! This special finger band gives you almost invisible power over sound. How profound! What a mute beaut!
Strap on this helicopter backpack and take your commute to new heights! No traffic jams, no crowded sidewalks—just watch out for low bridges and bad hair days!
Fail to stop at this checkpoint and you'll turn, learn, and maybe even burn.
This idea sheds a little light on the creative mind of its inventor. But, who's brain is really in this thing?
Baby taking too long to launch? This device is guaranteed to deliver one dizzy mother and child. What kind of circular reasoning conceived such an idea?
Yikes! This trike might give its rider more than just a little bite.
Around and around it goes, where it stops nobody knows. Perhaps Pee Wee Herman would be entertained by this technological brain drain.
Trigger-happy for a little extra spice? This adds some serious flavor firepower!
NRA (National Rifle Association) meets FFA (Future Farmers of America) in this explosive blast from the past.
Someone was using their noodle, that is pool noodle, when they invented this one.
An airhead inspired device? "A greenhouse helmet is provided and consists of a dome containing plants secured within the dome worn completely over the head of a person so that the person can breathe in the oxygen given by plants."
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The clear plastic does the dirty work so your sofa doesn’t have to. Sticky in summer, freezing in winter—comfort was never part of the invention!
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Putting sunshine to work on weeds. Talk about a bright idea!
Not getting enough credit for all your hard work? This device lends a pat on the back to feeling good about a job well done!
Jay Leno look alike lizard lounging in a hot seat? Keep cool and learn more about this rock'n idea.
Rise and shine—literally! A bed that promises to stretch you taller while you sleep. Talk about a long night's rest!
Too afraid to stand up and ski? Kneel down and swerve to keep those trees out of the way!
Need to hold that cigarette while you type, text, drive, or put on makeup? Now you can keep your hands free—and your fingers cigarette-free! Too bad about the smell. And no built-in ashtray, either!
Donald B. Poynter, the creator of this device, might be sticking his tongue out at the inventors of the self-adhesive stamp and self-sealing envelope.
From the mind springs forth many a heady idea, this one just happens to have a spring springing from the head.
This wheeled body armor allows its user to skate in many positions. Fit for the Broadway show Starlight Express.
Someone had too much time on their fingers and thumbs to invent this one!"
The purpose: "A target means to attract the attention of urinating human males to be wholly disposed within the bowl or urinal and to be permanently connected into the bowl or urinal"
Texting, talking, and eating at the same time and still want to be polite? This hands-free self-saluting hat keeps the wearer from being a stooge.
It takes a vivid imagination to see through the inner workings of this idea.
The Victorian era—when a helping hand could mean a well-placed shove!
Hands-free umbrella holder. Watch Full Video plays same video as Dog Umbrella — Umbrella Pals.
The invention relates to clothing for transporting and displaying small pets while worn by a person. Tubes for rodents, gerbils, and mice.
Check out this automobile protector, U.S. Patent No. 4,154,254. Maybe there's one available for your “New Beetle”!
Surf over the turf in this rotating wave pool. Watch a video of this device in action.
Up, up, and away. This invention will help a rider sprout wings order to escape danger.
Now eat ice cream with no drippy regret. Ice cream spinner thinger here to keep us from being thinner.
Dean Kamen re-cycled this idea with the two-wheeled Segway Human Transporter.
Need a remote control for that old dial turning TV you cannot part with? This pool stick looking tool helps Mr. Farnsworth channel surf. Hopefully he won't be a fool and stay tuned to any invention promotion company commercials.
Why pack a snack when you can wear one? This invention turns swimwear into edible fashion, with candies strung right onto the garment. Wear it, eat it, reload it!
Why carry the keg when you can wear it? This head-mounted beverage dispenser puts the drink tank on your noggin and delivers refreshments through a handy spigot. Now that’s using your beer brain!
Why rake when you can walk? These leaf-gathering trousers stretch a net between your legs, sweeping loose leaves into a pile as you stroll across the yard.
Togetherness taken literally! One oversized shirt for two people—perfect for couples, twins, friends, or anyone who thinks personal space is overrated.
Rain, rain, go away! A zip-up plastic hood that keeps your hairdo dry without cramping your style. Talk about a hair-raising fashion statement!
Is it an orca or a sperm whale? Dive into the patent PDF or video to discover why this risqué invention might share a nickname with Captain Ahab’s famous nemesis. One thing’s certain: it reduces risk—on porpoise!
