LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An enterprising Southern California teen came up with an invention we all could use during the upcoming storm - and he managed to pitch it successfully on "Shark Tank." Nathaniel ...

If you visit a Grand Strand beach on a sunny day, chances are you’ll see one of Mike’s Spikes — green and white umbrella anchors that use pile-drive installation to secure beach umbrellas. The spikes ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to secure a beach-style umbrella to an ice chest or cooler," said an inventor, from Santa Maria, Calif., "so I invented ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new poolside umbrella and base assembly that would offer convenient charging and lighting capabilities in addition to providing shade ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a simple and hands free way to store and transport an umbrella when not in use," said an inventor, from Tukwila, Wash., "so I ...

It was pouring rain in Atlanta when Nathaniel Wellen was about 7 years old, walking to school with his father Alex. Even with an umbrella, Nathaniel’s backpack got soaked and his school work was ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. PITTSBURGH, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new poolside umbrella and base assembly that would ...