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Americans Invent on Satellite TV

By: Whitney Alen Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Creation and imagination! Those are the most important factors for success on American Inventor, an exciting new reality TV program. Stir up some inspiration in yourself by watching on satellite TV as average Joes turn their ideas into revolutionary new products. American inventor, the name of the show, is a giveaway for the general idea " inventions made by up-and-coming entrepreneurs " but it doesn't fully explain the whimsical appeal of the show itself. Inventing is turned into a sport, as a dozen contestants, selected from hundreds of entrants, attempt to make their invention stand out, each one a wildly different original idea.

The format of the show allows for a keen understanding of the inventions and the inventors who are making them happen. The group of inventors selected are split up into groups of three, and each show then focuses on one group at a time as the three people compete against one another. Each creator receives a budget of $50,000 dollars to optimize their invention - an amount that can be huge or tiny depending on the materials and techniques involved for each gadget or device. Some are eliminated during each episode while others advance on in the competition, in hopes of bringing home the big prize.

Some sassy Brits are the brains behind American Inventor. It was created by Peter Jones, who participated in a similar version in the UK, and produced by the same people who brought us American Idol, including "you guessed" Simon Cowell. Their success with other reality shows is good proof that this show has got a lot to offer. So far, there have only been two seasons, and with any luck they will treat viewers with Season Three.

The inventions featured on the show range from the useful to the downright strange. Some are so brilliantly simple as to be a real contribution to society. For instance, a finalist in the first season created a training vest that helps athletes learn to catch a football, particularly aimed at helping receivers. The product is being endorsed by pro-player Jerry Rice and will actually get manufactured and be available for purchase in the future.

There are other superior creations: Who doesn't want a clip to use when the lock on a bathroom door is broken? And no doubt the world would benefit from a toilet that stopped the spread of bacteria when it flushed. In season two there was an astounding invention that absolutely deserved to win - a backless and convertible bra by Elaine Cato. Happily, even without winning it still piqued the interest of several manufacturers and is available through Maidenform. That's the beauty of the show - although there is always one person who carries away a cool million in business resources and support, most of the inventions are clever and useful enough that they get picked up by big brands and are successfully developed into reality.

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About The Author: Whitney Alen loves to help customers choose Direct TV packages. She is part of one of the fastest growing and largest Direct TV dealerships in the U.S.