Comments on: KILL VAMPIRES WITH THE E-ROPE http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:34:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: gloryhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-61728 glory Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:17:53 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-61728 Looks suspiciously like Rubik's Snake..... Looks suspiciously like Rubik’s Snake…..

]]> By: Deeper Shade of Green » Blog Archive » Power Vampireshttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-43195 Deeper Shade of Green » Blog Archive » Power Vampires Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:48:54 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-43195 [...] you don’t need on - off. This will power off all the devices unneeded to be on. Here’s one interesting concept I came [...] [...] you don’t need on – off. This will power off all the devices unneeded to be on. Here’s one interesting concept I came [...]

]]> By: Hoon (Sunghun Lim)http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-37232 Hoon (Sunghun Lim) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:27:01 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-37232 Thank you guys. Here is the official website. www.erope.net Thank you guys. Here is the official website. http://www.erope.net

]]> By: Jillhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-5393 Jill Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:24:31 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-5393 Just an update - the designer has just informed me that he has a new website with more information on the E-Rope:http://industrealdesign.com/erope/erope.htmlCheck it out! Just an update – the designer has just informed me that he has a new website with more information on the E-Rope:

http://industrealdesign.com/erope/erope.html

Check it out!

]]> By: Taraje Solomonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-4944 Taraje Solomon Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:56:57 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-4944 Greetings all. I'm glad to see so much in depth conversation about this topic.I have to say that I have been working on a similar design (minus the 90 degree turn-off option) for the past 3 years. My company is in the process of developing a consumer office supply product called a S.L.I.P. Strip ™(Sliding Lockable Inline Power strip)We have secured a provisional patent for the product and received a PIES evaluation from the WIN center (http://www.innovation-institute.com) for it as well. From its evaluation, the S.L.I.P. Strip ™ received 85% likelihood of success, scoring a high mark on 38 out of the possible 45 criteria. I would be great to get your honest feedback. You can take a look at a CAD animation here: http://www.capitalmindz.com/slipstrip.html Greetings all. I’m glad to see so much in depth conversation about this topic.

I have to say that I have been working on a similar design (minus the 90 degree turn-off option) for the past 3 years. My company is in the process of developing a consumer office supply product called a S.L.I.P. Strip ™(Sliding Lockable Inline Power strip)

We have secured a provisional patent for the product and received a PIES evaluation from the WIN center (http://www.innovation-institute.com) for it as well. From its evaluation, the S.L.I.P. Strip ™ received 85% likelihood of success, scoring a high mark on 38 out of the possible 45 criteria. I would be great to get your honest feedback. You can take a look at a CAD animation here: http://www.capitalmindz.com/slipstrip.html

]]> By: theValley.la » E-rope: saving the planet one socket at a timehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-3990 theValley.la » E-rope: saving the planet one socket at a time Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:19:25 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-3990 [...] [Via inhabitat] [...] [...] [Via inhabitat] [...]

]]> By: Kerstin’s Blogger » Blog Archive » Vampire Power!http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-3041 Kerstin’s Blogger » Blog Archive » Vampire Power! Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:24:24 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-3041 [...] Pratt Students design new outlet strip that blocks unused electricity from being wasted. Plus the E-Rope just won a 2006 IDEA award for student design! Read More Here. [...] [...] Pratt Students design new outlet strip that blocks unused electricity from being wasted. Plus the E-Rope just won a 2006 IDEA award for student design! Read More Here. [...]

]]> By: Bradhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2913 Brad Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:10:29 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2913 Right - plugs are supposed to be out of the way, not twistable. And the whole problem with vampire appliances is that MOST of the time, you don't want to shut them off (alarm clocks, microwaves, anything with a clock). And then I see the little blue lights to tell you they're ON - seems like more vampire suckage, not less. Right – plugs are supposed to be out of the way, not twistable. And the whole problem with vampire appliances is that MOST of the time, you don’t want to shut them off (alarm clocks, microwaves, anything with a clock). And then I see the little blue lights to tell you they’re ON – seems like more vampire suckage, not less.

]]> By: Kurthttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2892 Kurt Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:32:07 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2892 As I understand the vampire issue: Per this example the cell phone charger will continue to suck energy even if the cell phone is unplugged from the charger. Therefore, I have to agree with others that have said it is just as easy to unplug the cell phone charger that is not being being used as it is to twist the outlet 90 degrees. What we really need is better chargers that do not use energy when the unit is not plugged into it. As I understand the vampire issue: Per this example the cell phone charger will continue to suck energy even if the cell phone is unplugged from the charger. Therefore, I have to agree with others that have said it is just as easy to unplug the cell phone charger that is not being being used as it is to twist the outlet 90 degrees. What we really need is better chargers that do not use energy when the unit is not plugged into it.

]]> By: MILITANTPLATYPUS » Blog Archive » E-Ropehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2888 MILITANTPLATYPUS » Blog Archive » E-Rope Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:12:27 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2888 [...] In a word: modular. E-Rope can be configured to fit your exact needs, whether it is a few outlets or many. It can also accommodate as many power-bricks as you can through at it. One of the unique features is that an individual socket can be switched off by rotating it 90 degrees! inhabitat.com [...] [...] In a word: modular. E-Rope can be configured to fit your exact needs, whether it is a few outlets or many. It can also accommodate as many power-bricks as you can through at it. One of the unique features is that an individual socket can be switched off by rotating it 90 degrees! inhabitat.com [...]

]]> By: Cheriehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2877 Cherie Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:32:20 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2877 Call me crazy, but I am somehow missing the brilliance of this cute little device. I prefer an in-line power strip that offers surge protection in addition to an off-switch. And I don't have to move the furniture to turn it off. Call me crazy, but I am somehow missing the brilliance of this cute little device. I prefer an in-line power strip that offers surge protection in addition to an off-switch. And I don’t have to move the furniture to turn it off.

]]> By: Willofgodhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2874 Willofgod Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:43:59 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2874 Jill, how is twisting to turn off more innovative than a switch?In case I am confused... Either all there is one twist to turn the whole thing off (same as a switched power strip) or each plug must be twisted to turn it off... if that is the case how is that easier than unpluging it.The only win I see in this design, is as I said before, it can avoid itself. Jill, how is twisting to turn off more innovative than a switch?

In case I am confused… Either all there is one twist to turn the whole thing off (same as a switched power strip) or each plug must be twisted to turn it off… if that is the case how is that easier than unpluging it.

The only win I see in this design, is as I said before, it can avoid itself.

]]> By: Andrewhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2862 Andrew Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:31:20 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2862 I think it would be more practical to put a switch above the outlet to enable/disable it, I'd be more motivated to kick a switch up and down than to bend down, forget which way to turn this thing, adjust my power strip so the cable doesn't wiegh it back to the on position, ect. I think it would be more practical to put a switch above the outlet to enable/disable it, I’d be more motivated to kick a switch up and down than to bend down, forget which way to turn this thing, adjust my power strip so the cable doesn’t wiegh it back to the on position, ect.

]]> By: Benhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2850 Ben Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:58:04 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2850 Seems like that could get pretty messy and be hard to twist the ones you want once you start getting a lot of cables plugged in, but I like the idea anyway.What would be nicer is some sort of...or maybe I should keep that to myself and enter the competition next year... Seems like that could get pretty messy and be hard to twist the ones you want once you start getting a lot of cables plugged in, but I like the idea anyway.

What would be nicer is some sort of…or maybe I should keep that to myself and enter the competition next year…

]]> By: Jillhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/comment-page-1/#comment-2846 Jill Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:42:15 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/07/11/kill-vampires-with-the-e-rope/#comment-2846 Hi people-I don't understand the top comment at all - do you not understand what is twisting here? This IS A POWER STRIP and different parts of it twist 90 degrees. I don't see what is so difficult to understand about this.To respond to all of you regarding "why don't you just unplug the cable from the wall" - I agree that you have a point here - yes one should just unplug their cell phone chargers when they are not using it. However, once you start to get more and more gadgets that require charging and use vampire power, it can get very complicated to remember to unplug each and everyone of your devices from different outlets and power strips. Something like this would easily organize and simplify the situation for you. You can plug as many modules into it as you want, and make it as long as possible, storing all your electronic devices here.For all these reasons, I think this is a great - and very innovative –design, and well worthy of the Businessweek 2006 IDEA Award prize. Hi people-

I don’t understand the top comment at all – do you not understand what is twisting here? This IS A POWER STRIP and different parts of it twist 90 degrees. I don’t see what is so difficult to understand about this.

To respond to all of you regarding “why don’t you just unplug the cable from the wall” – I agree that you have a point here – yes one should just unplug their cell phone chargers when they are not using it. However, once you start to get more and more gadgets that require charging and use vampire power, it can get very complicated to remember to unplug each and everyone of your devices from different outlets and power strips. Something like this would easily organize and simplify the situation for you. You can plug as many modules into it as you want, and make it as long as possible, storing all your electronic devices here.

For all these reasons, I think this is a great – and very innovative –design, and well worthy of the Businessweek 2006 IDEA Award prize.

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