The idea is to create a versatile piece of furniture able to change shape to take on a variety of forms, including a chair, coffee table, and bookcase. The system will consist of seven wooden boards connected by hinges to form a loop. The hinges will allow the system to be bent into the desired form, and the included metal connectors will hold the piece in place.

Aspiring musicians can now create loops on the move with the Electronic Drum Machine shirt, which comes with several drum sounds and an amplifier. The shirt includes an adjustable volume amp that attaches to the use's belt. Drummers can choose from nine different drum kits, and the beats can be recorded as loops up the three minutes long. The amplifier and drum pads are removable for laundry day.

The idea is to create a new invisible vapor coating which will protect electronic devices from water damage. The coating will be a "nano-scale film barrier" that will cover all the interior spaces of a device. Since the product will work at the nanoscale level it will be virtually invisible, and will not distort displays or affect the user's tactile experience.

The new forearm crutches will be made to stand up to rigorous use, featuring an internal shock absorber and more comfortable arm and hand supports. The most unique feature of the crutches will be the rotating, articulating feet which will allow the foot of each crutch to lay flat against the ground during the entire stride, lessening the torque in shoulder joints. The feet will be available in a variety of styles, including snowshoe and sandshoe, complete with an ice pick and a...

A new device will be able to analyze the sweat in a person's fingerprints and determine the substances in their body. The device will be small and quick, with the entire analyzing process taking only a few minutes, and will be powered by safe and disposable cartridges. The results will be linked to a record of the user's fingerprints, so the results will be difficult to dispute.

The idea is to develop a new sensor integrated steering wheel able to provide a quick vital sign check for the driver and easy to integrate into mass produced vehicles. While there have been many new systems for monitoring stresses while driving, most of them are too complex for commercial use. The simpler steering wheel system will be able to monitor blood pressure and stress levels through reflected light and electric conductance. The driver will need only have his hands on the...

The ballistic clipboard will be able to stop bullets and protect against knives while still keeping the papers tidy. Designed with the police force in mind, the ballistic clipboard will provide "multi-hit protection" from a range of ammunition types and weigh under 2 pounds. The device is meant as an additional precaution, and will provide protection against assaults during traffic stops.

Mouth guards wired with sensors could replace helmet sensors as the way to measure the impact forces of sports like football and hockey. The mouth guard sensor will use six sensors imbedded within the guard to monitor the different forces on the head. The readings will be sent wirelessly to a sidelines computer that then will use an algorithm to estimate how the brain is affected.

The idea is to create a wheelchair that will be propelled by the user pushing and pulling on a center mounted lever. Such a chair will offer a better mechanical advantage while also reducing the chances of repetitive strain injuries. It will be steered by turning the center propulsion lever to the left or right, and brake levers mounted on the handlebar will control the dual disc brakes. There will be eight gears available, and the chair will still be maneuvered by the traditional...

Cyclists can reduce their fear of flats with a new pump system that uses the compression of the tire upon the ground to pump air into the tube until the optimal pressure is reached. The pump system includes the tire, inner tube, and air valve. A one way valve draws in the air, which goes to the lumen, a small tube in the center of the tire. The lumen is compressed as the tire rolls along the ground, which forces air out of one end and into a second valve on the inner tube,...