InventHelp

Pittsburgh – September 18, 2026 -- InventHelp has submitted a new patent-pending cigarette butt disposal invention, the 4-BUTTS, to its National Sales Office and made the design available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers.

Device attaches to trash cans, poles, fences and trees to curb litter

The 4-BUTTS is designed to mount on multiple existing structures -- including trash cans, light poles, flag poles, fence posts and trees -- giving smokers a dedicated disposal point wherever they are. The design can also help secure a trash bag to a can, according to the filing.

Pittsburgh – – September 18, 2026 -- Two inventors from Waldron, Ark., have developed the EASY-PULL PULLING EYE, a device designed to speed up horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations by enabling pullback directly with an HDD hammerhead.

Device eliminates costly bore removal step in trenchless drilling

The tool removes the need to pull an entire bore out of the ground and swap heads before pulling back pipe, a step that currently consumes time and labor on trenchless drilling projects. By allowing pullback directly with the hammerhead while maintaining proper tension, the design targets a reduction in downtime during HDD operations.

Pittsburgh – – September 18, 2026 -- A California-based inventor has developed a patent-pending tool called the V-SQUARE designed to help builders square vertical members quickly and accurately when framing openings for doors and windows.

Tool measures two distances simultaneously to speed up framing work

The adjustable device allows users to measure two distances at once, cutting the time needed to create consistent square openings for vertical members. The inventor, from La Mirada, Calif., said the design targets builders who need a fast and accurate way to install vertical members where a uniform square opening or space is required.

Pittsburgh – September 18, 2026 -- An inventor from Brooklyn, N.Y., has developed a device called NURSES WEEKEND designed to reduce injury risk when repositioning patients in hospital and care beds, according to InventHelp, which submitted the design and is now seeking a manufacturing or marketing partner.

Device targets injury risk in routine patient care tasks

The invention provides a mechanism to move patients in bed for tasks such as changing linens, performing hygiene care, and preventing pressure sores. Its adjustable design is intended to reduce physical strain on medical professionals and caregivers while improving patient comfort and safety.

Pittsburgh – – September 18, 2026 -- A Staten Island, N.Y. inventor has filed a patent application for applecapz, a modified baseball cap designed to hold a smartphone hands-free for filming and streaming, according to InventHelp, the Pittsburgh-based invention-submission firm handling the design.

Design targets hands-free video capture for consumers and outdoor users

The cap integrates a phone-mount feature that lets wearers record or stream video without holding a device, InventHelp said. The company positions the product for cell phone owners, hikers, walkers and drivers seeking convenience during outdoor or mobile activities.

Prototype and technical drawings are available for manufacturer review

InventHelp confirmed a prototype model and technical drawings exist and can be requested by interested parties. The original submission was processed through InventHelp's Manhattan sales office before advancing to patent-pending status.

Pittsburgh – September 18, 2026 -- An inventor from Highland Heights, Ohio, has filed a patent-pending design for BUNKER BUDDIES, a golf club grip accessory that combines character embellishments with built-in sound effects.

Design attaches to grip end for style and audio play

The accessory fits onto the end of a golf club grip, allowing golfers to add a character-themed embellishment while triggering sound effects during use. The inventor described the goal as creating "a unique accessory to enhance the appearance of a golf club" that also offers "a fun and simple way to play sound effects."

InventHelp lists design for licensing to manufacturers

The design was submitted through the National Sales Office of InventHelp and is currently available for licensing or outright sale to manufacturers or marketers in the golf accessories sector. A prototype model and technical drawings are available upon request for interested parties.

Pittsburgh – September 18, 2026 -- InventHelp has submitted a patent-pending invention called BOB, designed to restore worn landscape barrels with holes in the bottom to usable condition, eliminating the need to discard the containers.

Device conceals barrel holes to extend container life

The BOB design conceals holes in worn landscape barrels, allowing continued use of the container rather than replacement. The inventor, from Wantagh, N.Y., developed the product after identifying a need for a simple way to restore old barrels to like-new condition.

Target buyers span grounds maintenance and municipal markets

InventHelp markets the device to landscaping companies, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, lawncare businesses, grounds maintenance firms, sanitation companies, municipalities, and homeowners with large properties.

Pittsburgh – – September 17, 2026 -- A Louisiana-based inventor has developed a water dispersion nozzle designed to deliver cooling fluid directly to electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries, aiming to prevent thermal runaway incidents. The device, named THE DIAMOND, was submitted through InventHelp's national office and is now available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers.

Inventor targets a persistent EV safety risk with a mechanical solution

The inventor, from Ventress, La., said the goal was to create an apparatus that halts thermal runaway before it escalates. "My design allows for effective water dispersion and delivery of cooling fluid to the battery," the inventor said.

Design prioritizes ease of use for everyday EV owners

The nozzle is engineered for straightforward deployment, positioning it as a retrofit or integrated component rather than a complex safety system requiring specialized installation.

Pittsburgh – September 17, 2026 -- An inventor from North Aurora, Ill., has designed a collapsible infant car seat aimed at easing air travel for parents, according to InventHelp, which submitted the concept through its Chicago sales office.

Design targets bulk of standard car seats

The invention offers a compact, portable alternative to conventional infant car seats, which are typically large and difficult to carry through airports or check as luggage. The collapsible model is built to fit in an airplane's overhead compartment, eliminating the need to check a traditional seat.

Inventor cites travel friction as motivation

"I wanted to create an infant car seat that is easy to transport through an airport and parking lot when traveling," the inventor said, noting the design removes the burden of carrying a heavy seat through terminals.

Pittsburgh – September 17, 2026 -- InventHelp has submitted a new pacifier design, the NIPLI, to its Birmingham sales office and made it available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers in the infant care market.

Inventor Designs Pacifier to Replicate Maternal Scent

An inventor from Weaver, Alabama, developed the NIPLI after her newborn struggled to sleep without nursing. The pacifier is engineered to mimic a mother's natural scent and feel, aiming to calm and soothe infants even when the mother is not present.

Product Targets Comfort and Separation-Anxiety Gaps in Existing Pacifiers

The NIPLI offers an alternative to traditional pacifiers, which the inventor says lack the natural look, feel and scent of nursing. The design is intended to increase comfort and bonding between parent and infant and may reduce separation anxiety.