Gas Chamber Mouse Trap

Rentokil’s Mouse RADAR (Rodent Activated Detention and Riddance unit) uses infrared beams to lure the mouse into the elongated tube and once inside, carbon monoxide gas will kill the mouse within 45 seconds. Once the mouse has been trapped and killed, the device will actually send a text message alerting the owner that a mouse has been exterminated.

Telephone Line Power During A Blackout

Now this is really smart. You know how when the power fails in your home, your landline still operates? Well thats because the telephone companies have backup power generators to keep the phone network running in the event of a power failure, and there is a small amount of voltage supplied to every phone line. Imagine if you could run your lights from you phone jack when the power goes down.

Computer Keyboard Styled Calculator

The Takumi Computer Key Calculator does not only work as a standalone device, it can also be connected to the PC via USB to function with Windows and other Windows-based software, doubling up as a number pad.

Squirt Baby Food Dispenser

This orange bulb dispenser holds about 3 ounces of baby food and when squeezed it will dispense as much or as little food onto the spoon as you need. The spoon portion can easily be removed for filling the bulb or cleaning the Squirt, but it can also be swapped with a cover allowing you to store the bulb in the fridge between feedings.

The Squirt is currently available from Boon Inc. for just $7.99.

Powered Dustpan

With a convenient cordless design, this powerful dustpan features a built-in vacuum that removes the line of dust that brooms leave behind. Sweep dry messes into the pan area, then suck up any remaining small particles that get missed. Thoughtfully constructed, the dustpan provides a comfortable handle, a spacious open pan area, and a simple “on/off” trigger, as well as a broom clip for storage. You can buy the Powerpan from Amazon for $12.50.

SwitchMe Salt And Pepper Shakers

The SwitchMe conceptual salt and pepper shaker integrates salt and pepper into one unit. You can switch between the salt and the pepper using a simple switch, while the body of SwitchMe is divided into two chambers.

Barefoot Shoes

Here’s a good way to freak people out when you run into them in public. Looking super gross, they’ll give you all the protection that normal shoes do with all the toenails that going barefoot provides. You could even paint the toenails!

Belt Buckle Camera

A digital video recorder with built-in micro camera and high quality recorder disguised as a belt buckle. Here we have a full-color, sound-enabled belt buckle DVR. The Buckle DVR can record 33 hours of audio and video on one 1GB microSD card, while the rechargeable lithium battery can last for two hours.

Waist Measuring Belt

Sometimes the simplest and most obvious designs take ages to reach us. Here is an example of something so obvious. You will know right away if you are putting on the inches or losing them with this belt.

Self Healing Car Tyres

Self-sealing tyres from German manufacturer Continental will be rolled-out on the new Volkswagen Passat CC four-door. The tyres feature ContiSeal technology - a protective layer on the inside of the tread that immediately seals holes caused by a screw or nail puncture.