As Women’s History Month is quickly coming to a close, we wanted to end this month-long celebration by putting a spotlight on some of the innovative women who’ve found a Better Way to bring their new product ideas to life with Davison.

So, let’s get right to it and introduce you to some of our successful Davison female inventors who dared to invent and followed their invention dreams!

Lennell Parks

Hot, achy feet were an everyday occurrence for Lennell Parks, due in part to a medical condition. Parks went on to get in touch with Davison and devised a Better Way to soothe sore feet. The TheraPED was created out of her idea and this spa-therapy product provides both cooling therapy and moist heat via neoprene gel pads that sooth sore feet and toes. This innovative product has sold in stores and has been recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association, as well as the Country Music Association. If you’d like to learn more about this innovative product, read about the TheraPED’s story, here!

Joy Clymer

For many, deviled eggs can be just that – a devil to transport to a get-together. They often slide around on the plate, topple over and usually make an overall mess. When Joy couldn’t find an easy way to transport her treats, she brought her solution to Davison. It was then that the Party Traveler was born. This innovative product includes a universal base, egg tray, cupcake/muffing tray, pie/cookie/cake tray, veggie/chip tray and a transparent, locking lid. Needless to say, Joy’s invention is very versatile! The Party Traveler has sold as the Party-on-the-Go on QVC and has sold at countless other retailers nationwide. If you’d like to learn more, you can read the entire Party-on-the-Go story, here!

Diane DiRaimo

Dog lovers, you’ll want to pay attention to this invention’s story. It all begins with Diane DiRaimo’s problem of keeping her two dogs hydrated during long car rides. Sure, she could have filled a water dish, but bumpy roads and turns would have led to a mess and, of course, dogs aren’t accustomed to drinking from a bottle of water, either. So, rather than give up, she found a Better Way to hydrate her pets – the Hydro Bone. This hydrating chew toy is equipped with an absorbent foam core and since it was licensed, it has become an award-winning product idea that’s been seen on national TV and has sold in major retailers internationally. Read the entire Hydro Bone story, here.

Though Women’s History Month is coming to a close, we’re overjoyed to share the stories of these three innovative female inventors who’ve enlisted the help of Davison to bring their new product ideas to life.

If you’re ready to make your inventing dream a reality, submit your invention idea today!

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This year’s theme is thanks to a very recent phenomenon… the number of women in American colleges now outnumbers the number of men!  Read more about this year’s theme and the journey that women took to get to the head of the class at the National Women’s History Project webpage!

And, talk about empowering…  Sarah Blakely, the inventor of Spanx, is the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire!  What are Spanx?  They’re body-shaping innovations that range from undergarments to swimsuits, acitvewear and men’s undershirts!

Just like every inventor, Blakely’s invention has a great story to accompany it as well.  According to Spanx.com, “… Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a blemish-free look under white pants.  Armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the Spanx revolution began!”

The company now offers over 200 products; but, don’t be fooled.  Like many inventors, Blakely’s first attempt at success ended in failure.  But, that certainly didn’t stop her!

“People have million dollar and billion dollar ideas daily; and, you have to trust your gut.  Go for it and if you fail at it, that’s great… because it just means… change something, do something a little bit different.  I mean, every failure is definitely a gift and it should just not stop us in our tracks,” said Blakely.

Take a few minutes and hear it from Blakely herself!  ABC News recently showcased Blakely as their “Person of the Week” and her story is one you must hear!

What an awesome inspiration for Women’s History Month!

We’d also like to highlight some of our very own female inventors and their inventions.  Read about their products by clicking on the links below:

You can also see more about each of these inventors in our Dare to Invent webisode series!  If their inspirational stories have not yet aired, stay tuned for upcoming releases!

Congratulations to female inventors and innovators everywhere!  Happy National Women’s History Month!

Sources:  National Women’s History Project, Spanx, ABC News

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Competing with more than 10,000 students from 91 countries, American girls took first place in all three age categories in the recent science fair. The entries were narrowed down to 60 semifinalists, and then to 15 finalists who presented their findings to judges at Google’s y headquarters last month.

The winner in the age 17 – 18 category tackled ovarian cancer and presented research that could improve the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug. The other winning projects dealt with the effects of air quality on lungs, and reducing cancer-causing compounds produced by the grilling of meat (news: lemon juice and brown sugar marinades – good; soy sauce marinade – not so good!)

Of the 15 finalists, nine of the entries were from boys, so it is clear there are still many budding male inventors. But the sweep of American girls has defeated two long-held stereotypes: that science is a male-dominated field, and that American students are lagging behind other countries in science. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

Read the interesting New York Times article on the results of the Google Science Fair!

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