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Drip-Preventing Ice Cream Cones

The Drip Drop Cone Prevents Messes Made by Ice Cream

— August 11, 2016 — Lifestyle
The Drip Drop Cone was designed by two 10 year old boys a few years ago and they received this year's deal on ABC's Shark Tank. As a result, the useful ice cream cone addition is now available on the market.

The cone is not actually cone-shaped, instead featuring a circular design that slides over different types of cones. Not only does it act as a plate that catches ice cream drips, but it can be used to add extra flavors and toppings to the user's dessert.

By preventing messes and also increasing the amount of space that can be used for toppings, the Drip Drop Cone is solving two different dilemmas that ice cream lovers face all in one go.
Trend Themes
1. Drip-prevention Platforms - The innovation of products that prevent dripping, such as the Drip Drop Cone, presents opportunities for businesses to make mess-free experiences for customers in various areas such as food, cosmetics, and cleaning supplies.
2. Versatile Food Additions - The Drip Drop Cone's ability to add extra flavors and toppings can inspire businesses in food and beverage industries to manifest new, unique and economically feasible ways of serving customized products to customers.
3. Kid-designed Products - The success of the Drip Drop Cone, designed by kids, shows how innovation can come from anywhere and offers an opportunity for businesses to seek creativity from the young age group in areas of entertainment, fashion and education.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The Drip Drop Cone presents an opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry, such as franchises and food trucks, to provide customers with easy-to-use and spill-free products that enhance customers' experiences.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry - The invention of drip-prevention packaging and products like the Drip Drop Cone can lead to disruptive innovations providing customers with mess-free and easy-to-use cosmetic and personal care items such as lotions, hair dyes and other liquids.
3. Cleanup Industry - Products designed to prevent messes like the Drip Drop Cone exemplify a need for business innovation in the cleanup industry with inventive solutions that make cleaning applications easier and more efficient.
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