The California Invention Convention recognized 40 inventors that will be invited to participate in the Virtual National Invention Convention that will be hosted by the Henry Ford Organization. They will join an estimated 500 inventors from all over the country. Additionally, each invention winner will be awarded $50 from Maxim Integrated and an Invention Convention T-shirt.
National Invention Convention Participants
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Student |
Grade |
Name of Invention |
Brief Description of Invention |
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Nicole Khachatourians |
5 |
PhoneSafe |
The PhoneSafe is a box to put your phone in while driving. To have the car turn on, your phone must be in the box. If the driver removes the phone out of the box, the car will come to a stop. |
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Jadeyn Kim |
3 |
Trashfly-proof |
An adjustable anchor for the trash can and lid so wind can not blow over can or lid and let trash out. |
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Nic Lee |
2 |
The Spoon Buddy |
The Spoon Buddy keeps your utensils from falling into your bowl!
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Merit Award Winners
The Merit Awards went to inventors within each grade who inventions showed great promise and effort.
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Student |
Grade |
Name of Invention |
Brief Description of Invention |
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Mason Jackson |
2 |
Squish Styx |
I am a drummer and I get blisters from drumming. The “Squish Styx” are drumsticks that help prevent blisters, they absorb some sweat and they are comfortable to hold while I drum. |
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Siya Malaviya |
3 |
The Green Grocery Shopping Bag |
The ‘Green Grocery Shopping Bag’ is a practical, organized, affordable and effective solution to fully eliminate the use of ‘single-use’ plastic produce bags.
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Frank Pellegrini |
2 |
Sneaker Seeker |
A small clip, with Bluetooth, attaches to your shoe(s) and connects to your smart phone or device so you can locate your missing shoe(s) |