Light Up Your Life!
How many times have you been left standing in the dark
desperately trying to find something in your purse? Well, if
Rosanna Kilfedder has her way, those dark times are coming to an
end.
A student of Brunel University, Rosanna has developed an
illuminating idea. She has designed a solar powered handbag,
with a lining that lights up, so women will have a simpler time
finding things in their purse in the dark. Mobile phones, PDA's,
and other wireless devices can also be recharged from the
handbag's battery.
The handbag, called Sun Trap, uses a solar cell to transfer the
energy collected from the sun's rays to an internal battery. The
zipper on the bag acts as a switch to activate the illuminated
lining. The lining is made from an electroluminescent material
similar to that found in mobile phones. The bag goes dark when
the zipper is closed, or when it has been left open for more
than 15 seconds.
Rosanna is quoted as saying, "I had the idea for Sun Trap after
seeing so many of my friends frantically searching their bags
for house keys, usually on a dark door step. I also noticed
friends using their mobile phones like torches to examine the
contents of their bags, which gave me the idea of lighting up
the bag."
The "Brunel Enterprise Centre", which helps students and
academics develop their ideas commercially, is now giving
Rosanna assistance in applying for patents. They have also
supplied her with a mentor, who is advising her on the best
approach to bringing her invention to market.
Rosanna has already won an award for her design, and is working
hard to get this brilliant product into the marketplace. Her
handbag was designed with both usefulness and safety in mind.
The idea of including a charger for mobile phones is a wonderful
addition to an enlightening idea! How many times have you been
out and had to make a phone call, only to find that you have
forgotten to recharge your phone? Well done, Rosanna. We look
forward to seeing it on the high street!
For more information on this excellent invention, please visit
Rosanna's website at www.rosannakilfedder.com.