LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An enterprising Southern California teen came up with an invention we all could use during the upcoming storm - and he managed to pitch it successfully on "Shark Tank." Nathaniel ...

If you visit a Grand Strand beach on a sunny day, chances are you’ll see one of Mike’s Spikes — green and white umbrella anchors that use pile-drive installation to secure beach umbrellas. The spikes ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple and hands free way to store and transport an umbrella when not in use," said an inventor, from Tukwila, Wash., "so I ...

It was pouring rain in Atlanta when Nathaniel Wellen was about 7 years old, walking to school with his father Alex. Even with an umbrella, Nathaniel’s backpack got soaked and his school work was ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new poolside umbrella and base assembly that would offer convenient charging and lighting capabilities in addition to providing shade ...

"I wanted to create a convenient way to secure a beach-style umbrella to an ice chest or cooler," said an inventor, from Santa Maria, Calif., "so I invented the SHAD805. My design enables you to ...