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LIX Pen Lets Users Doodle in the Air
Hailed as the world’s smallest 3D printing pen, the LIX Pen lets users draw complex designs in midair. Designed to be comfortable to hold and easy to use, the LIX Pen can be powered by a USB port and takes only a moment to heat up. The plastic filament used to create the 3D object is inserted into the pen’s upper end, where it moves through a mechanism patented by the company to reach the hot-end nozzle. The nozzle both melts the filament and cools it down, allowing the user to draw complicated, 3D structures in the air. www.LIXPEN.COM
Identilock Could Ease Gun Control Debate
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The Indentilock gun could help alleviate some of the debate over gun ownership with its biometric lock, which ensures only the registered owner is able to activate it. Created by Omer Kiyani, who was shot when he was a teenager, the gun’s biometric lock can be quickly unlocked—as easily as unlocking an iPhone, according to Kiyani. Once attached to the trigger mechanism, it can only be removed when it is activated by the authorized fingerprints, and it can be added to the gun aftermarket or during manufacturing. The FBI compliant lock also glows in dark, which makes it easy to find in an emergency. Kiyani hopes the Identilock, which is still in the prototype stage, will help overcome the inevitable opposition from firearm manufacturers with its simple—and optional— approach. http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/biometric-gun-lock-has-fingerprint-scanner-140505.htm
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TIK (Thin is Key)
You interact with it every single time you open or close a lock - it is your daily companion. If the key chair is a bulky piece and you keep it in your pocket, it might be an unpleasant cargo. This everyday carry needs to be simple and it should offer great flexibility in other dimensions so we can comfortably reach any keyhole. TIK (Thin is Key) is the world’s leanest keychain, saves a whooping 40% weight compared to the same set of regular keys with a standard keyring. TIK also an eco-friendly product as it was built using useless worn out bicycle chain pieces. You can order your favorite shiny gold, elegant silver or stealthy black colors to match the style of your style iPhone from Kickstarter. http://thiniskey.com
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InventorsDigest.com October 2014