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Coming up with a category system was one of the most challenging things about making this site! Most systems ended up with categories that were too narrow which meant most ideas could go in multiple categories. The other problem was avoiding being too vague or potentially leaving out a large segment of ideas. Also, since it is impossible to predict what kind of ideas will be submitted, it is very difficult to settle with specific categories.

In the end I realized that all ideas benefit someone, and I think asking the question "Who benefits from the egg?" can be answered by either "The world," "society," "individuals," or "business." I fully realize that the system is not perfect. If you can think of a better way to concisely organize ideas, I would love to hear it!

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Anyone who has worked with a wired power tool on a ladder knows how sketchy it can be. You are balancing on a small step and seemingly a little off-balance. You are holding a tool in your hand which is connected to a long orange cord which runs to your outdoor outlet.

What happens if you drop the tool? What happens if someone on the ground trips over the cord? What happens if the extension cord gets tangled around your ankle? Whatever it is, it's not good.

Solution to reduce "not good" outcomes: An extension cord that runs inside the ladder.

The ladder would have an extension plug at the base for your extension cable. This plug would have a quick release element in case it gets pulled, and there would be a robust plug to keep it clean while not in use.

The ladder would have a plug at the top for you to plug in your tool. Next to the plug would be a hook for the wire to go through so if the tool is dropped it will only fall as far as the cord extends (in stead of being disasembled by gravity). For safety, a sturdy quick release could be built in case the wire gets tangled up with anything.

Conclusion:
What happens if you drop the tool? It falls as far as the cord allows.

What happens if someone on the ground trips over the cord? It releases from the base of the ladder.

What happens if the extension cord gets tangled around your ankle? There is no cord to get tangled up with.