Boom or Bust

You can click on the photo to see comments and more information about each of the inventions.

Please vote and tell us if you think its a Boom or Bust. You can also provide written comments, so let's hear what you think!!

The bike built for two is cute but not huge marketability. Nice little story though.

After this past season of disasters throughout the US, and learning the realility of Government assistance response time, every person should want to own one of these. A portable generator run by the sun. Ingenuous! It'll even float in a flood while it carries your baby, small pet, or your beer! And what makes its so practical is that its something you can use all year round – not something taking up your valuable closet space until a disaster strikes.

I love Therapy Buddy doll. He looks so cuddly and soothing. (reminds me of Barbapapa?) I would hold him after a hard day at the office! I want one!

Saw this show only once. It's like American Idol wanna be but with substandard judges. Doug Hall is a train wreck, who has the ego the size of a train,with nothing to back it up. What a nerd, and a know it all. Won't watch again because the show's too schlocky.

I really love the solar powered cooler. How ingenious. This thing would be a great tool for all outdoor activity. How fun would this thing be! And it is also safe for the environment. Bitchin' I say!

there is already a clock that runs away if you don't get up... search 'clocky'

Hello my name is Matt Garis. I also auditioned for the show. I did make it to the next round but seemed to be edited out of the auditions I am from Enid Ok and auditioned in Denver Co. I dont really understand why there was not at least a clip of my product but never the less I was there and am going to the next round. would like to be on invention list but I was waiting to be aired first. What does everyone else think. Thank You, Matt Garis Trailer Tower LLC.

searched clocky.. pretty cool, but different that the rumble clock invention. Doesnt seem like you ever chase after clocky.
It only moves after you hit the snooze button or turn it off....makes no sense.

I seen you myself and I know how impressive your Trailer Tower is the different uses you have for it like the swing set,lifeguard stand, race day tower. I think those judges saw an innovative product but the show needed those crazy charecters. Good luck to you Matt, AWSOME product.

Where were the other inventions? There were 24 semi finalists, why then did we not see this trailer tower(trailertower.com), the tailgate seat (thetakeaseat.com), the glove thing, etc? What's up with ABC slighting its viewers? I've been searching for a website for the glove thing, no luck yet. But I've looked at the 2 mentioned above - nice stuff. That tailgate seat is more than a seat too, it's a bike rack and it's heated AND it has this cargo carrier/table attachment thingy. AI didn't show any of that!?! I agree with the person suggesting an explaination from ABC, it does seem a little shady. Perhaps those people didn't cry - how refreshing would that have been?

www.CharacterBuildingBuddy.com She is great.. Wish she made it all the way to the last round... Really loved those bears.. Some say it was an infringement off the Bild A Bear Workshop because of the heart piece.. I say they are nothing alike.. Go Joan! It seems she has made it further than others as she already sells them online, and at Legoland, as well as a few other locations..

I Totally agree. However Doug Hall the disaster struck this one

I think the couple with the germ filtering toilet seat invention could be amongst the million dollar players. The idea is totally original. Not like some other inventions that try to re-invent the wheel. The car seat is another idea that should end up finishing. Both the toilet seat and the car seat are life saving ideas worthy of being sold to millions.

That germ stopping seat idea is brilliant. I would love to see it on every hotel toilet. I never know who was in that bathroom before me.

Good move letting this couple move to a win

My husband and I would like to know more about what the toilet seat does and how can we see what it looks like up close. My mother is in a nursing home and any product that can protect her from colds and flu would really help.

I read info at ABC's website that now there is going to be only 4 who make it to the end. My bets are in for Shovel Master, Germ filtering toilet seat couple (Flushpure or Pureflush), Safety Car seat man, Kid with the double bike.
Any takers.

Same bet, different post. Sorry for the mis-spelling

I want to find out more about the Germ filtering toilet seat. How can I get info about it? Any assistance would be appreciated.

try flushpure.com, maybe he has a website?

It's an AmericanInventorSpot exclusive - for whatever that's worth. So get your questions ready.

i'm looking forward to seeing more of flushpure. i saw him in the NYC auditions at the Armory. We were together in the first sidegrouping they did. The sideways bike guy was there too. Rolling in his toilet he got a lot of attention. I recall them saying they missed the LA auditions and flew to NYC so they wouldn't miss out. Good call - seeing as they've made it to the final rounds. At the time, I recall the attractive woman being just an "assistant" friend. As it turns out, it looks like they have the same last name. I guess they're married. Or family? Are congrats in order?

I'm guessing mr. anonymous in the previous comment may or may not be mr.flushpure himself. good luck if it's you. There were a lot of toilet/bathroom products, but yours indeed seems novel.

here's to the final rounds. and something worthy winning.

Please spread the word that Doug Hall will be here on sunday night, April 23rd, at 9:30PM EST, blogging and taking comments, live.

keep on inventing.

The bike is very dangerous and the first person hurt brings
a lawsuit to the show,has to be a better way to improve
the bike,hope he does

Hope they do well.The idea is what the public needs.

I think this is a great idea - I will definitely buy this product.

I just spent time in an airport restroom and guess what - no paper - and the door would not lock -had to put my suitcase in front of it to keep it closedl

I loved the restroom door clip and would buy it. It small and portable, something I would keep in my purse. Think of all the times you go to a restroom in a public place, whether at the movies,airport or the Hollywood Bowl, there always seems to be a bathroom stall without a lock. Great idea!! Deserves to do well.

So many restrooms are without locks. I will buy one each for my family and friends. Looking
forward to the Restoom Door Clip.

go to: home.blarg.net/~steveha/funky_bike.jpg copy and paste this url and you'll see the same bike that is supposed to be original. What's up with this?

This is too much. I searched google images and found the same bike. home.blarg.net/~steveha/funky_bike.jpg
steve@hastings.org had this tandem bike first (or certainly before the AI kid).
I'm not a frustrated inventor with a grudge but a concerned viewer dissapointed with the fact that a good spot was taken by an un-original idea. The solar cooler guy could of had this spot or the cake lady or the trailer tower guy or...

The bike is called the Bilenky Viewpoint. www.bilenky.com/viewpoint.html

www.bilenky.com/viewpnt.html
I added oi. sorry.

winner tonight had only one thing over the www.bilenky.com/viewpnt.html
Because the front was detachable that portion might be protected if he gets a proper patent. Other wise sell as many as you can now before the lawsuits come in from The Bilenky Viewpoint owners.

How many times have we all gone into a restroom to find ourselves struggling to do what we need to do AND try to hold the door shut (because once again it is a broken door). This is the best invention that will be used by millions of people on a regular basis. I would definently buy one!

The best is yet to come. Doug's group seems the most interesting. Door clip, germ filtering toilet seat, safety car seat. The toilet seat is the most revolutionary and novel. The door clip is practical. The car seat could be popular if it works. My bet is with the inventor that develops their product most.
The british guy has a word game that's been done, the bald woman with a sweat sheild that's a small market and the toner belt that's also been done. This is a tough one but I think the word game looks the best from the photo's I've seen.

If this page is a cross section or sample of what onliners/bloggers think then the Toilet seat guy is first followed by the bathroom door clip and the Car seat tie for second. They all sound like real inventions but can they all end up in the finals? If so then majority rules with the new fangled germ protecting toilet invention. I like the bike too but seems dangerous. Word game looks like it's off a store shelf. Pool noodle on a harness looks phalyc.

I just was watching an episode of MythBusters on DVD (1st season). These Mythbuster guys are a hard group to get by and the episode tried to bust the myth of the toilet flush contaminating toothbrushes, etc. They couldn't bust the myth. Conclusion is that there is a "spray" that leaves the toilet bowl spreading fecal matter and germs everywhere. The contamination even settles on things outside the bathroom.
Now I'm sold on this invention selling big time. I'm first in line.

About two months ago I saw a similar experiment on The Science Channel that showed how an aerosol of bacteria is projected out of the toilet after flushing. Discoveries This Week I believe the series is called. The microbiologists put a flourescent dye in the toilet water and then flushed. Voila, drops of dye all over the place. They had some kind of black light camera to see it all. Like on those forensic shows. YUK.
I also read an article online about how a few years back SARS was associated with toilet flushing in China. I did a google search and there it was. (Try searching toilet flushing + SARS). Impressive invention. Hope it wins.

>>Conclusion is that there is a "spray" that leaves the toilet bowl spreading fecal matter and germs everywhere.

Yes but they also concluded that it wasn't dangerous to use the items. Just about everyone's toothbrush has fecal matter/bacteria on it, people are just unaware. As they said at the end "There's poo everywhere!"

I saw the same show and you've missed the point. I'm HIV positive and must be careful when it comes to flu's passed on through someone elses "toilet spray". Thousands of people die every year from influenza caused by another person passing it on to them via hand to mouth contact with contaminated objects in the home.

Not just old people. Anyone with a compromised immune system should be using precaution. I read that pregnant woman and children under 5 are also vulnerable. When I go to a hotel I'm very aware of the fact that I don't know who was there before me. Off comes the overcover on the bed and a quick wash down of the sink and counter top is smart travel sense. This couples invention might not be as flashy and obvious as a two seater bike but it's way more important. If the toilet seat makes it to the end they have my vote.

I side with the caution taken by the person with HIV. I have diabetes and am also in the category of those aware of excess colds, flu and especially food bourne illnesses. Many are not aware that 50% of "stomach flu" is contracted within the home and a direct result of ingestion of a family members contaminated waste materials (such as in the toilet mist/spray/aerosol contamination that is caused by flushing).

Sounds disgusting but it's true. Research it yourself. Being diabetic opened my eyes to alot of potential life threatening "germs" and infections. Make that another fan of the germ filtering toilet guy.

Sharon, you have a needed item, especially for travelers. I would buy one and would like to know where to order. If you put your product online, you will sell many. What a great gift for your graduating students who do travel. Please don't be discouraged. Perhaps there is a manufacturer who will buy your product from you and go ahead and market it; such as Kimberly Clark. Don't give up.

Hello America, this is Erik Thompson inventor of the catch vest if you guys and gals have any guestions for me please feel free ask away, i'll be more than happy to answer them.

I am so surprised and dissappointed that the Restroom Door Clip did not make it to the final four.
I would love to purchase some of them for myself and family members.

The toilet seat (Pureflush) is such a unique product. It's a 21st century invention. I went to the website (www.pureflush.com) and there are published scientific papers about toilet aerosols that blew me away. I like the carseat also but I believe Pureflush will save more lives every year. It's so clear now that I've read the blogs and compared all the other inventions. I hope the pureflush couple get this on the market asap. Should sell millions.

I wonder if Doug Hall gets to invest personally in these two inventions. He did back them and awarded them $50,000. Does anyone know if ABC owns most of it or do the Judges get some part of it too. Two well thought out inventions. Two totally separate markets.