Future of Engineering
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tangle-free Electrical Extension Lead - by Oliver Blackwell
An electrical extension lead that should never get tangled has been patented by a Devon graduate. Oliver Blackwell, 25, developed the spherical PowerBall which will not fall over or unplug.
The former Plymouth University student said he got fed with extension leads which got wrapped around trees when he was mowing the lawn at his Exmoor home.
"Basically PowerBall is like taking a well behaved dog for a walk as it always follows you," he said.
"I realised a ball shape would be a lot more practical. It's a very simple idea really."
More from here
The former Plymouth University student said he got fed with extension leads which got wrapped around trees when he was mowing the lawn at his Exmoor home.
"Basically PowerBall is like taking a well behaved dog for a walk as it always follows you," he said.
"I realised a ball shape would be a lot more practical. It's a very simple idea really."
More from here
Labels: Design-Engineering
PermaLink - Tangle-free Electrical Extension Lead - by Oliver Blackwell posted by Ecacofonix : 9:06 AM
