Innovation Divaz

Interview with Scott Lewis, inventor of PAN Grill-It, and Jessica Marriott, creator of Tantrum Handbags


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We're in week four showcasing some of the talented inventors who will be part of the International Houswares Show, Inventors Corner. Here's more information about our guest inventors this week!
Scott Lewis - PAN Grill-it
On a very cold day in January of 2011 Scott and his Dad were gearing up to grill for some friends and family at his house. They had lots of marinated kabobs and other things on the grill. His dad had asked him to check on the food. He bundled up and grabbed the tongs only to learn the propane tank went out. Other than driving on icy roads to get the tank filled, they decided to place it all in the oven. The outcome was so poor. Scott then said to his dad "there has to be a way we can grill indoors and do it healthy without smoking up the house" They both tossed around some ideas and then it hit him! A cast iron grill that is an insert for a 12" cast iron skillet and a 10.5" round cast iron griddle. His dad has 45 years experience of design in tool and die. He went to work and called Scott to come over his house to view his designs. He came and left 5 times before I said "Yes! "Now tweak this and add that" Not knowing anything about who makes cast iron in this country he started researching. He quickly learned that there is only one cast iron cookware foundry in our country. Having it made in the USA was a must. Scott knew he had only one shot and one phone conversation to convince them to make the product. They not only make their product but he's also a dealer of their entire cast iron cookware line.
PAN Grill-itTM A Must Have Kitchen & Camping Tool Delivers the Best Tasting Foods in their Healthiest Form.
Rain, snow or shine, the Pan Grill-ItTM allows you to enjoy the taste of barbecuing in its healthiest form in any season of the year. Whether it is inside the comfort of your kitchen, apartment, campsite, at the park, or your favorite sporting event, the PAN Grill-itTM has you covered.
The PAN Grill-itTM is a preseasoned ready to use cast iron grill insert, designed to be placed in a 12" or larger cast iron skillet, 10.5" or larger round griddle, 12" carbon steel skillet, use as a Trivet inside of Dutch Ovens 7quart or larger, place over rusted grill grates at home or at the park, or use on commercial flat-top grills. It is also can be used to bake with after first searing your food. A method used today in fine-dine restaurants. It also makes for a wonderful hot-plate on your kitchen table.
Visit their website at http://www.pangrillit.com
JR Marriott, Tantrum Handbags
Talented Scottsdale designer and company founder Jessica Marriott did what every woman dreams of doing. Turned her biggest pet peeve into a business!
When driving her car with her twins Marriott's handbag fell to the floor for the last time; spilling the contents everywhere. She turned her passion into designing a handbag with built-in organization, of course. During the design process, Jessica made sure to take real-life scenarios into account, creating a new solution to the chaos of modern life. After personally experiencing the frustration of not being able to find items in her own handbag quickly, especially while in the car, Jessica developed features such as the "10 pockets with purpose" of various sizes and depths, all with elastic closures to hold items secure inside, and a magnetic key holder that connects to a keychain, keeping your keys within easy reach at all times. The bag closure itself is also magnetic, allowing you to open and find items inside with one hand, even without looking. Perfect for fishing out items while in your car, in a meeting, or the dark.
Tantrum Bags are both functional and fashionable, and created for anyone who is hooked on adding organization to one of the most essential parts of their day; carrying their purse. Whether you need a larger bag with cargo space for odds and ends, crayons, snacks, makeup, phone and business cards, or a smaller clutch when you are on the go, these handbags have a multitude of compartments and sections on the inside, making it easy to organize and retrieve your stuff quickly without digging around. The impressive and thoughtfully designed bags are also created with fashionistas in mind. Stylish, high-quality leather and hip polished metal hardware give Tantrum Bags an edgy, contemporary look, a perfect compliment for jeans, your favorite maxi dress, business attire and the like.
Say no to purse tantrums in 2014. Marriott's "Love Rocks" spring collection is on sale now.
Tantrum Bags can be purchased by visiting www.tantrumbags.com.
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