As most of you are aware, Intellectual Ventures is currently challenging our community to submit ideas for novel air purification systems. You may have read the search description and carried on without giving it a second thought, assuming it was just an opportunity for the rocket scientists and chemists of the bunch. We wanted to take a moment to clear the air (pun intended) about this search. We are looking for your ideas – no working prototypes required. Specifically, Intellectual Ventures wants to see your “enabled idea.” This means they want to see the ideas that can realistically be developed and that there are proven methods to do so.

To remind you, innovations may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Ways you protect yourself against potential airborne illnesses and diseases when you are in the public, whether you are on the subway or in a restaurant.

2. New concepts for air purification.

3. Novel integrated air purification systems.

4. Sensors for real-time air quality monitoring.

Green innovations are needed on an international level in all regions of the world. Ideas to ensure air quality and curb air pollution are in critical need. In recent years we have seen the outbreak of H1N1 and SARS, as well as the proliferation of everyday pollution that hovers in our major cities, and more. Intellectual Ventures is looking for your ideas of how we can minimize the impact of breathing in harmful pollutants and chemicals into our bodies.

Take a breath of fresh air, brainstorm a bit and see what ingenious thoughts you conjure up! We hope this helps to clarify what Intellectual Ventures is looking for, as we grow our roster of technology-related Live Product Searches.

Submit an idea: http://www.edisonnation.com/live_product_searches/IV221

Historically innovative, electric housewares leader National Presto boasts an impressive track record of blazing major new product categories. Throughout the years it has introduced modern marvels like the first saucepan-style pressure cooker, the first line of detachable heat control products (electric skillets, griddles and multi-cookers as you know them today), the first steam iron that used ordinary tap water, the first automatic immersible stainless steel coffee maker, the FryDaddyBaby® electric deep fryer, and the PopLite™ hot air popper, the SaladShooter® slicer/shredder, and the Pizzaz® rotating oven. Today, National Presto, or simply “Presto,” continues to provide quality appliances that make it faster and more convenient for the consumer to prepare a healthy and delicious meal or snack at home.

Presto has now partnered with Edison Nation and wants to know, “What’s next?!” Specifically, Presto would like to consider your leading-edge ideas for small kitchen appliances that improve consumers’ experience through the quality, convenience and speed of food preparation.

Learn more or submit your idea: http://www.edisonnation.com/live_product_searches/NP222

Deadline: Monday, April 19th, 2010 at 11:59PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Christmas Tree Shops is looking for new holiday décor items and gifts to put under the tree.

Don’t let the name fool you – Christmas Tree Shops offers an annual assortment of fun, useful and traditional items. Christmas Tree Shops selection of categories includes:

• Toys
• Kitchen gadgets
• Household furnishings
• Small appliances
• Novelty gifts
• Holiday décor and decorations
• Food prep items

Learn more or submit your idea: http://www.edisonnation.com/live_product_searches/CTS217