Invention show features 1,000 ideas from bizarre to inspired
Each year inventors of the world get together to show off their big ideas at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the gathering where 1,000 inventions were proudly displayed.
Whether or not each inventor should be proud is open for interpretation. Our money is on that trike that looks like a Dyson vacuum went into Willy Wonka's factory and came out awesome on the other side. The invention to brace toenails we're not so sure about.
In the spirit of progress though, we'll give everyone kudos for making it to the big show. Enjoy a selection of some of the inventions and let us know which ones you think will become pop culture sensations.
International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, via The Telegraph
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Italy's Marco Pagnini with his hands-free umbrella
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Yu Gao of China with her idea - parachutes for airplanes to assist in emergency landings.
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Venezuelan Jose Pires Tavares' invention "Football in Box" - a mini soccer arena for kids.
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Andre Piatetsky from the US with his idea: a hairbrush with a liquid-reservoir that dispenses treatments on the user's scalp.
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Germany's Ulli Boehme with his invention the "Ball-Rider," a vehicle with giant multi-color balls instead of wheels.
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Lee Beom Seok of South Korea with his portable tool for deodorising clothing, which can also work as air purifier.
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An invention from South Korea to tie shoes with a single touch, with a hook and a stop loop to control the tightness.
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Fatma Gulru of Turkey and her invention: a self-applicable nail brace to prevent complications with ingrown nails.
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Taiwan's Hsia Jung-Wen's invention: a baby's bottle equipped with a drawing which changes colour according to the temperature of the milk.
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Taiwan's Yong-Fu Chang with his invention: two teddy bears equipped with microphones and speakers and connected to the Internet by wi-fi.
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Peng-Jen Chen of Taipei with models of his electric folding bicycle.
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Yung-Chi Lin of Taipei with protective gear designed for working with hazardous materials.
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Spain's Manuel Foix Robert and Victoria Gomez Gamez wih their invention: a bag made of tissue to protect growing fruit and vegetables.
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