Scientists invent robot that eats real food, then poops it out - Mother Nature Network

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Scientists invent robot that eats real food, then poops it out Mother Nature Network Robots fueled by organic matter will not only require their own toilet: they may even someday be a toilet, collecting human feces for power. It's certainly an unexpected twist on the old idea of inventing robot maids. The first prototype invented by ... and more »

Lady loo queen flushed with success - Shanghai Daily (subscription)

Lady loo queen flushed with success Shanghai Daily (subscription) By Hu Min | 2012-2-10 | NEWSPAPER EDITION CHEN Chunhong, a poor farm girl who became a "green" entrepreneur, has invented a better toilet. The water conservationist has patented a tankless, low-flow loo that can flush with less than one liter of water. and more »

Wes Welker Blown Away by 'Crazy' Toilet at Tom Brady's House - NESN.com

Wes Welker Blown Away by 'Crazy' Toilet at Tom Brady's House NESN.com According to the Herald, Welker was referring to the Toto Washlet Performance Toilet, a self-cleaning, heated toilet that was invented in Japan in the 1980s. "I've had these toilets for over 10 years," said Ernie Boch, Jr., president and CEO of ... and more »

Toilet-proofing your smart phone - Kansas CW

Toilet-proofing your smart phone Kansas CW by Jennifer Searle Sometimes phones fall in the toilet. It could have happened while you were talking on it or it could have simply fallen out of your pocket. However it happened, it doesn't work any longer. A California company can't keep your phone ... and more »

Steroid sheriffs get new tool with this patent - Salt Lake Tribune

Steroid sheriffs get new tool with this patent Salt Lake Tribune Toilet stool, patent No. D652,222, invented by Judy M. Edwards of St. George. Firearm, patent No. 8096074, invented by Alexander J. Robinson of Salt Lake City, Darin G. Nebeker of Kaysville, and Jon C. Holway of Eagle Mountain, assigned to RMDI, ...

Hunt for Successor: 11 Don't take after your Father - A Sequel to “Zambian ... - UKZAMBIANS

Hunt for Successor: 11 Don't take after your Father - A Sequel to “Zambian ... UKZAMBIANS We made laughing gas and laughed like fools. We put together an electric bell and marveled like kids. No, we didn't invent, not a faucet, not a toilet seat, not shoes, not toothpaste—nothing. Not even a mouse trap. We didn't invent. We still have not.