1. ryan jansen . industrial design . 15716 north snake trail road . effingham . illinois . 62401 . www.coroflot.com/rjansen . 217.821.1603
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honorable mention
patent pending
ryan jansen

2. Rake
Patent Pending
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Problem Statement
The Fallen leaf collection process is time
consuming, back breaking, hand blistering,
grueling hardwork that the typical home
owner dreads Doing.
Concept Statement
A system that is capable of reducing time,
and pain that is associated with the leaf
collection process with little or no environ- Flip Book Video
mental impact.

3. Rake N Take
Rake N Scoop Patent Pending
OPen Rake
Versatility
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4. High Pr ice
Patent Pending
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Market Research
Based on: US Census data, Interviews, Product comparisons
It was found that the majority of u.s.
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Need 4.2%
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