Top 100 Inventions in 2013

From Virtual Reality Windows to Smartphone-Synced Locks

— January 3, 2014 — Unique
Technology is a fast-paced industry, so staying on top of emerging invention trends is paramount. With nearly 200 examples, the Invention Trend Report will give you a great scope of up-and-coming technologies.

Mind-blowing inventions in a myriad of industries were covered throughout 2013 on Trend Hunter. A variety of 3D printers that produced everything from thread to shoes and food were introduced. Now, these technologies are becoming more accessible to the mainstream market.

Eco-friendliness is a top priority for consumers as well, so innovations such as booze-powered mobiles and window pane plugs are a few of the ideas that came to light to make the world a little greener.

A many of the trends featured in this list are conceptual, so be sure to keep an eye out for these inventions to hit the market in the near future!
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Perfectly Straight Scissors
Perfectly Straight Scissors
The 'Linear Scissors' Let You Rapidly Cut Immaculate Lines
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97
Innovative Hollow Handsets
Innovative Hollow Handsets
The Frame Phone Sheds the Most Fragile Part in Favor of Projection Tech
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96
Clever Cable Grabbers
Clever Cable Grabbers
The Magnetic Organization System Keeps Cord Ends Desktop-Accessible
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95
Digital Store Scanners
Digital Store Scanners
The Finger Scanner Increases Efficiency at and Before the Checkout Counter
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94
Cutting-Edge Thread Printers
Cutting-Edge Thread Printers
The Line Printer Picks Up Fabric Colors and Dyes String to Match
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93
Computer-Synced Chronometers
Computer-Synced Chronometers
The Clockwork Apple Concept is a Sleek and Eco iWatch Proposal
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92
Brilliant Roadwork Barriers
Brilliant Roadwork Barriers
Road Construction Warning Lights Increase Workers' Safety
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91
Signalling Cyclist Sacks
Signalling Cyclist Sacks
SEIL-Bag Projects Riders' Anticipated Movements to Improve Road Safety
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90
Eyesight-Activated Dresses
Eyesight-Activated Dresses
These Light-Up Dresses by Ying Gao Are Activated by Looking at Them
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89
Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
TheCHEF Helps You Shop and Delegate to Produce Scrumptious Suppers
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88
Infinite-Length Rulers
Infinite-Length Rulers
The Consistent-Motion Ruler Extends to Draw a Line of Any Size
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87
Two-Wheeled Backseats
Two-Wheeled Backseats
The Companion Bike Seat Makes it Safer and Easier to Ride Two on One Bike
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86
3D-Printed Food
3D-Printed Food
Janne Kytannen's Concept Introduces Cutting-Edge Manufacturing to Meal Preparation
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85
Fire-Starting Stationery
Fire-Starting Stationery
This Pen Has a Built-in Fire Starter to Equip You for Survival
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84
Virtual Reality Windows
Virtual Reality Windows
The World Mirror Delivers Panoramas from Every Corner of the Planet
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83
Heat-Sensitive Business Cards
Heat-Sensitive Business Cards
These Business Cards by Bureau Rabenstein Will Definitely Impress
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82
Rad Recyclable Vehicles
Rad Recyclable Vehicles
The Incredible Michelin carDboard Concept Car is Made Paper and Plastic
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81
Minimalist Vertical Printers
Minimalist Vertical Printers
The 'Stack' Printer Munches Down on Piles of Paper
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80
Deceptive Sunscreen Flasks
Deceptive Sunscreen Flasks
Smuggle Drinks Anywhere with Your Own Sunscreen Bottle Flask
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79
Bewjewled Anti-Aging Generators
Bewjewled Anti-Aging Generators
The Human Regenerator is Blinged-Out and Keeps You Looking Young
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78
Profanity Flipbooks
Profanity Flipbooks
The Creative Cursing Profanity Generator Helps You Vent
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77
Interactive Touchscreen Kitchens
Interactive Touchscreen Kitchens
The Great Wall of Cooking Can Prepare Food with One Touch
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76
Muffin Top Baking Molds
Muffin Top Baking Molds
These Cupcake Molds Have a Literal Take on Muffin Tops
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75
Booze-Powered Mobiles
Booze-Powered Mobiles
The 'Cheers' Alcohol Phone Turns a Beverage into an Eco-Friendly Battery
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74
Electronic Gas-Free Lighters
Electronic Gas-Free Lighters
The Slighter USB Rechargeable Electric Lighter Uses an Old Process
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73
Glowing Hooded Skeleton Backpacks
Glowing Hooded Skeleton Backpacks
This Hooded Backpack Glows In the Dark as a Skeleton
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72
Smartphone-Synced Locks
Smartphone-Synced Locks
The Kwikset Kevo System Requires No Key to Enable Your Entry
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71
Sleek Three-Wheeled Vehicles
Sleek Three-Wheeled Vehicles
The TerraCraft Vehicle is a Revolutionary Hybrid Design
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70
Frighteningly Realistic Amphibians
Frighteningly Realistic Amphibians
Artist Keng Lye Creates These Lifelike Animals from Resin
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69
Hand-Made Minimalist Hangers
Hand-Made Minimalist Hangers
The Hand-Forged Clothes Hangers Exemplify Scandinavian Minimalism
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68
Turning Signal Cycling Accessories
Turning Signal Cycling Accessories
Quirky Indicator Equips Your Two-Wheeler with Road-Ready Lights
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67
Luxury Carbon Fiber Luggage
Luxury Carbon Fiber Luggage
'monCarbone' is Perfect for the Elite Traveler
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66
Ergonomically Supportive Travel Pillows
Ergonomically Supportive Travel Pillows
The NapAnywhere Pillow Allows for Comfy Snoozing On-the-Go
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65
Futuristic Road Patrol Cars
Futuristic Road Patrol Cars
The SHARC Concept Car is Nible, Quick and Equipped with Emergency Aid
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64
Clinical Smartphone Accessories
Clinical Smartphone Accessories
The Scanycase is a Portable, Cellphone-Compatible Health Monitor
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63
Disposable Data Stashers
Disposable Data Stashers
GIGS-2-GO Flash Drives Employ Convenient "Tear and Share" Technology
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62
Multitasking Flying Bicycles
Multitasking Flying Bicycles
XploreAir's Flying Bicycles Take Transportation to New Heights
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61
Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle Lets You Shred While Seated
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60
Tessellated Cellphone Covers
Tessellated Cellphone Covers
The Vitro Tactile Battery Case is Multifaceted and Multifunctional
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59
Perforated Partition Bike Locks
Perforated Partition Bike Locks
The Bicycle Rack & Lock Accommodates Fixed Storage and Security
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58
Self-Defense Night Stands
Self-Defense Night Stands
This Table Turns into a Bat and Shield to Strike Fear into Trespassers
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57
Electrifying Alarm Clocks
Electrifying Alarm Clocks
The SingNshock Delivers a Few Millivolts to Jolt You Out of Bed
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56
Reconfigurable Compact Cars
Reconfigurable Compact Cars
The TET City Car Adapts to Serve a Variety of Very Different Purposes
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55
Dry Cleaning Clothing Hangers
Dry Cleaning Clothing Hangers
This Smart Clothing Hanger Conveniently Doubles as a Dry Cleaner
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54
Collapsing Bike Helmets
Collapsing Bike Helmets
The Collapsible Helmet Instantly Becomes the Size of a Book
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53
Legless Levitating Tables
Legless Levitating Tables
The Flyux Table Incorporates No Obstacles at Corners for Users' Knees
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52
Petite Pop-up Libraries
Petite Pop-up Libraries
This Tiny Reading Station is Only Big Enough for One
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51
Slide-Controlled Faucets
Slide-Controlled Faucets
The Slide Tap Mimics the Smartphone to Control Water Flow and Temperature
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50
Floating Audio Visualizers
Floating Audio Visualizers
The Levitabeats Sound System Impresses the Eyes and the Ears
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49
Accessible Origami Lifeboats
Accessible Origami Lifeboats
The FoldingBoat Concept Safely Equips Home Owners in Flood Zones
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48
Reconfigurable Triangular Phones
Reconfigurable Triangular Phones
The Evolution of Mobile Adapts Physically for Different Functions
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47
Anti-Identity Theft Wallets
Anti-Identity Theft Wallets
The Anti-Identity Theft Wallet Blocks Radio Signals From Intrusion
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46
Innovative Deflation Indicators
Innovative Deflation Indicators
Flat Tire Warning Light Keeps You Updated on Your Wheels' Pressure
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45
Solar-Powered Charging Backpacks
Solar-Powered Charging Backpacks
The Power Pack Stores Energy Using its Built-In Solar Panel
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44
Vibration-Healing Bone Casts
Vibration-Healing Bone Casts
The Samsung U-Cast Device Fits Snugly Like a Blood Pressure Machine
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43
Hybrid Scooter Cycles
Hybrid Scooter Cycles
The Pibal Bicycle Makes the Best of Inconsistent Traffic Conditions
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42
Music-Mixing Mobiles (UPDATE)
Music-Mixing Mobiles (UPDATE)
The GrandWizard Smartphone Lets You Play DJ On the Move
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41
DIY Glass Getaway Homes
DIY Glass Getaway Homes
This Couple Spent Only $500 On a Do-It-Yourself Home Made of Glass
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40
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
This Car for the Handicapped Accommodates Drivers with Disabilities
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39
Futuristic Molecular Popsicles
Futuristic Molecular Popsicles
The KYL21 Molecular Design Ice Pops are a Visual Treat
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38
Constricted Sound Systems
Constricted Sound Systems
The Bang & Olufsen A4 Speakers Emit Music Only for the Listener
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37
Touchscreen Cordless Cooktops
Touchscreen Cordless Cooktops
The Smart Grill Lets You Fine-Tune and Customize Your BBQ Experience
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36
Lying Down Laptop Desks
Lying Down Laptop Desks
Keep Productivity Levels Up With This Desk That Lets the User Lay Down
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35
Decadent Pocket Tools
Decadent Pocket Tools
The Parachute Holds 10 Socially Useful Tools in One
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34
City-Beautifying Cigarettes
City-Beautifying Cigarettes
‘Cigg Seeds’ Makes Discarded Cigarette Butts Desirable
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33
Stimulating Smart Watches
Stimulating Smart Watches
The Hi-Tech Nokia Lumia Watch is Even Handier Than Your Handset
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32
Bipolar Portable Mugs
Bipolar Portable Mugs
The 'It's Up to You' Coffee Cup Stores Cold and Hot Contents at Once
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31
Tablet-Integrated Knapsacks
Tablet-Integrated Knapsacks
The iPad Backpack Serves as a Communicative Link to Motorists
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30
Digital Age Dinner Makers
Digital Age Dinner Makers
The F3D Food Printer Instantly Prepares Meals to Improve Eating Habits
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29
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
The Urban Pod is Evolved For Modern Metropolitan Transportation
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28
Thermo-Branding Business Cards
Thermo-Branding Business Cards
Uniquely Promote Yourself with These Heat Sensitive Business Cards
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27
Color-Separating Washing Machines
Color-Separating Washing Machines
The Dual Washer Saves Water and Clothes
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26
Water-Treading Bicycles
Water-Treading Bicycles
The 'Baycycle' Water Bicycle Makes Cycling on Water an Option
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25
DIY Tech Smart Glasses
DIY Tech Smart Glasses
The DIY Beady-i Lets You Build Your Own Imitation Google Glass for Cheap
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24
Paper-Thin Pen Drives
Paper-Thin Pen Drives
DataSTICKIES Replace USB Sticks as Inexpensive and Compact Alternatives
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23
360-Degree Peepholes
360-Degree Peepholes
The PEEP Rotating Door Contraption Has Every Blindspot in Its Scope
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22
Deceptive Self Defense Pens
Deceptive Self Defense Pens
The Schrade Brand Has Created Writing Devices That Do More Than Write
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21
Charger-Integrated Cell Protectors
Charger-Integrated Cell Protectors
The PowerLoop iPhone Case Keeps Your USB Connector Attached
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20
Window-Brightening Devices
Window-Brightening Devices
The Rail Robot and Plan't Clean and Decorate Your View to the Outdoors
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19
Frame-Integrated Bike Locks
Frame-Integrated Bike Locks
The 'Lock. Bicycle' Needs No Add-On Security Accessories
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18
Cuff-Style Smart Watches
Cuff-Style Smart Watches
Esben Oxholm's iWatch Concept Anticipates an Inevitably Streamlined Look
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17
Juicy Bubble Wrap Typography
Juicy Bubble Wrap Typography
This Bubble Wrap Typography Was Created by Injecting Colored Liquids
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16
Suspended Spherical Hotels
Suspended Spherical Hotels
The Spherical Tree House Hotel is Suspended 15 Feet in the Air
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15
Pedalling Handlebar Bikes
Pedalling Handlebar Bikes
The 4 Strike Bike Lets You Use All Limbs for High-Powered Propulsion
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14
Transforming Hybrid Furniture
Transforming Hybrid Furniture
The Convertible Compact Desk Creates More Space Homes & Offices
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13
Triple-Threat Exercise Bikes
Triple-Threat Exercise Bikes
The 3TO1 Sports Device Has the Training Capacity of Three Machines
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12
Customizable Concept Smartphones
Customizable Concept Smartphones
Eco-Mobius Has Interchangeable Parts to Make Your Ideal Mobile
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11
Self-Assembling Automobiles
Self-Assembling Automobiles
Audi Has Come Up with the Futuristic Concept for a 3D-Printed Car
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10
3D-Printed Pumps
3D-Printed Pumps
The Instant Shoe Concept Proposes Perfectly Tailored Footwear
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Chic Mobile Boutiques
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
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8
Clever Gadget Charging Outlets
Clever Gadget Charging Outlets
The 'Bolt' USB Outlet Upgrades Your Power Sockets with USB Ports
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Futuristic Furling Tablets
Futuristic Furling Tablets
The Future of Mobile Technology Imagines an Infinitely Adaptable Device
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6
Extraordinary Electric Bicycles
Extraordinary Electric Bicycles
The nCycle E-Bike Integrates a Lock and a Holographic Display
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5
Sleeping Bag Rucksacks
Sleeping Bag Rucksacks
Vincent Chan's Backpack Designs Consolidate Your Camping Equipment
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4
Container-Made Eco Abodes
Container-Made Eco Abodes
Ecopods are Environmentally Friendly Houses that Come in a Box
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3
Window Pane Plugs
Window Pane Plugs
The Window Socket Harnesses Energy from Sunlight for an Eco Electrical Source
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2
Ballpoint Pen Printers
Ballpoint Pen Printers
The Pen Printer Makes Use of Discarded Writing Implements for Ink
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Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
The 'Foldaway Adult Bunk Bed' Will Improve Comfort for Campers
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