Invention Mugs

'Mine does the exact same thing - but without the tassel.'

"Ralph is doing a preliminary study of re-inventing the wheel."

'It's a new design to save water.'

Neanderthal man's lack of curiosity doomed him to extinction.

"I invent things to complain about."

'Granted, it has some aesthetic appeal, but I can't see any practical application. And for that reason, I'm out.'

'All the good ideas have been already done.'

'Oh, no - that's just the prototype.'

"That's just great. I discover the cure for the common cold and all you can do is criticize."

'The committee's decided to ban further research until it can be proven your 'wheel' poses no threat to the environment, society or public health.'

'I've just had this really big idea.'

'The hard part will be writing the tutorial.'

'I told you the idea of wheels on a cart was unworkable.'

"...you came up with a milk carton that nobody can open."

'When do you guys plan to invent a crash test dummy?'

"Nope, what I had in mind was more of a sort of double helix."

'Call me when you invent the warranty.'

The evolution of an idea.

"However good father's 'beaver-o-matic' was..."

"Don't quit now, we're halfway there!"

Though the R-331 was used exactly one time, it is still generally recognized as the worlds first alarm clock.

Mad scientist holding bubbling flask in lab

A man having a light bulb screwed into his head.

The brief collaboration between Alfred Nobel and Thomas Edison.

Og invents the port-a-potty.

'Any ideas?'(scientists in a lab).

Administering Dose of Medicine to a Boy

'Dude, look. I took a snowboard and cut it in half... I think I just invented a new sport!'

Caveman who has just invented the wheel is amazed to see a paper airplane demonstrating the principle of flight.

Inventor names new fabric after his sisters, Polly and Esther.

'I assume all this playing will lead to innovation.'

'Perfect! -- Now let's build some rest stops!'

In memory of John D. Lane - Inventor of those little twisty things used to keep bread fresh.

"I won't share credit for our invention of a truth serum because I've always hated you and your homely family."

"We cancelled the cold fusion project for a map that re-folds itself."