Frustrated by your garbage and recycling bins tipping over on a windy day? This Ohio teen has the solution — one that's now patented for possible production.
Damian Earley, 17, holds the patent he earned for his invention, pictured. Photos: Courtesy of Columbus City Schools— one that's now patented for possible production.
Damian, a 17-year-old Whetstone High School junior, won a coveted patent award back in eighth grade at the nationalHe completed the application process — with costs covered by General Motors and a Michigan law firm — and the patent finally arrived a few weeks ago.A weighted base with a pedal mechanism attached to the bin's wheel axle keeps it from falling over.Damian, an aspiring engineer, hopes to sell the patent or work with a company to market the contraption and earn royalties.
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