AP Features, November 19th, 2007
Semifinalists in the second annual Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors:
_ Olivia Snarr, 13, of Kaysville, Utah — "Bubble Wrap Braille Practice Popper" — A tool designed to assist the blind in learning Braille.
_ Max Wallack, 11, of Natick, Mass — "Carpal Cushion" — Wrist cushions to help avoid and/or recover from carpal tunnel syndrome.
_ Kayla Weston, 11, of Longwood, Fla. — "Dancing on Air" — Shock-absorbing flooring designed to minimize the wear and tear on dancers.
_ Dylan Curvey, 11, of Middleton, Mass. — "Bubble Wrap Car Door Cover" — A removable protective covering for the doors of parked cars.
_ Andy Boler, 9, of Richardson, Texas — "Bubble Wrap Plant Shelter" — A lightweight, collapse-able shelter to protect outdoor plants from the winter cold.
_ Hannah Haas, 13, of Charlotte, N.C. — "Sensory Wallpaper" — Wallpaper designed to engage and stimulate children with autism.
_ Manoah Burden, 11, of Akron, Ohio — "DNA Model" — A three-dimensional model of a DNA double helix.
_ Grace Abernathy, 13, of Noblesville, Ind. — "Lap Popper" — A pad designed for Alzheimer's patients who find comfort from the sound and repetition of popping.
_ Nicolette Mann, 13, of Christiansburg, Va. — "Transformable Bubble Wrap Kite" — A kit for constructing multiple types of flying kites.
_ Lauren Strickland, 10, of San Angelo, Texas — "Bubble Wrap Cushy Wheelchair" — Cushions providing added comfort to wheelchair-bound individuals.
_ Elizabeth Rintels, 12, of Keswick, Va. — "The Bubble Bank" — A fun way for people to save, store and display coins.
_ Tanner Post, 12, of Liberty, Utah — "Safe T Wrap" — An all-in-one, multi-purpose home safety/first-aid kit.
_ McKenzie Iverson, 12, of Lenexa, Kan. — "The Popping Servant" — Enables people who cannot speak to more easily communicate their basic needs to others.
_ James Gentry, 12, of Federal Way, Wash. — "Medical Bubbles" — Tiny bubbles used to dispense medicine slowly through the skin and avoid the pain of needles.
_ Kelly Seaver, 13, New Canaan, Conn. — "Child's First Counting Game" — A fun game designed to help children learn to count.
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Source: Sealed Air Corp.
