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Below is a list of current disclosable Challenges at IdeaConnection as well as Contests you can enter and Crowdselling opportunities. The majority of IdeaConnection's work is solving confidential R&D challenges. To receive invitations to solve confidential challenges sign up here.Big Data Analytics Challenges
Technology Scouting
Prior Art Citation Search
Evidence for Western Corn Rootworm Control by Oral Delivery (Feeding) of Double-Stranded RNA (dsRNA)
The Seeker is looking for any non-patent literature such as presentations, posters, proceedings, literature, proposals, reports; or patents or patent applications, etc. publicly disclosed prior to April 9, 2004 that provides evidence demonstrating insect morbidity or mortality from oral delivery of double-stranded RNA targeting an essential gene in Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera).$12,500 for each accepted citation.
Use of Inhibitory RNA in Combination with another Pesticide for Pest Control
The Seeker is looking for any non-patent literature, presentations, posters, proceedings, literature, proposals, reports, patents or patent applications, etc. publicly disclosed prior to April 9, 2004 to challenge the novelty, inventiveness, or obviousness of specific concepts and methods in controlling Western corn rootworm.$12,500 for each accepted citation.
Latest Crowdselling Opportunities
Inventions
Flip&Float
The Flip&Float is a float, a water chair, a beach lounge! Made of buoyant, waterproof foam that resists mold and mildew. Covering is quick drying mesh material. Lightweight, folds to 14X17X5". Nothing to inflate. Holds up to 300 lbs.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Honeycomb Frozen Waffles
The frozen honeycomb waffles are unique because of their shape and pattern. Thus, they would stand out from similar frozen products on the market and catch the eye of consumers.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Automated Shower Hub X-100
X 100 is the new-age shower hub offering automated quick showers in just 1.5 minutes. The automated cylinder moves up and down while the sprayer on the top sprays down.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
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Patents
Water Chair with Attachments
Our unique multi-use in-water chair easily attaches to the side of swimming pools allowing for comfortable, upright sitting in the water and easily converts to a relaxing "zero gravity" flotation chair for use in pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Carry Pizza, Soda and Sauce with One Hand
Easybag is a special designed bag that let the customer carry pizza, soda and sauce in one hand. This gives the customer a free hand to operate doors, cell phones or get by other obstacles on their way.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Remote Power State Detector
A system for remotely indicating a power state (ON-OFF) of a home appliances This system is easily configurable and flexible tool for smart home security systems and provides a universal and reliable mechanism to control the power state of appliances.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
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