Read a recap of the invention awards presented at INPEX 2008, held June 11-14 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This year's show once again enabled inventors to network, learn about inventing, get feedback on their inventions and compete for prizes. Ferdinando Cona of Brooklyn, N.Y. took home the $7,500 Grand Prix award for his invention, the Portable Carpentry Workshop.

Summer Vacation: Were there ever two more welcome words in the English language? Warm summer nights and long summer days make this the perfect time of year to get away from it all. Whether you head to your destination by land or air, InventHelp has found some fun travel inventions that can make your vacation even more relaxing.

Recognizing that moms are very adept at identifying problems and coming up with everyday solutions, Whirlpool developed the Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant. Through this grant, Whirlpool hopes to help mom inventors bring their ideas to life.