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Mzuri
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Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 11:45 pm:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)


Teen Uses Bubble Wrap to Aid Amputees
By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II
Monday, January 29, 2007; 11:23 PM



In this photo released by Sealed Air Corporation, Grayson
Rosenberger poses with his Bubble Wrap-covered prosthetic
leg during Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, Jan. 29, 2007, in
New York. The 15-year-old from Nashville was recognized
Monday as the grand prize winner in Sealed Air Corp.'s
inaugural Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors.
(AP Photo/Sealed Air Corporation) (AP)



NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Grayson Rosenberger often marveled at his parents' work with prosthetic patients in Africa and wondered how he could contribute to their effort. The 15-year-old from Nashville finally found a way, and it was recognized Monday as the grand prize winner in Sealed Air Corp.'s inaugural Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors.

Rosenberger used Bubble Wrap brand packing material to develop a cost-effective cosmetic skin covering for prosthetic limbs. Later this year, he plans to visit Ghana with his parents to fit some patients with his low-cost invention.

"I'm very honored and excited," Rosenberger said by telephone Monday a few minutes before taping the "The Today Show." "It gives me an opportunity to do something with my invention."

Rosenberger was one of about 800 students who entered the contest challenging students in grades 5 through 8 to develop inventions that incorporate Bubble Wrap. Officials said judging was based on originality, creativity, usefulness, benefit to society, marketability and feasibility, as well as overall presentation.

Rosenberger was able to turn a basic artificial leg into a more realistic one using a heat gun to mold Bubble Wrap cushioning around the steel rod of a prosthetic limb to give it muscle-like tone and shape. He said his invention should benefit amputees in Africa who are viewed strangely because they have to "walk around with an open metal rod" as a leg.

"They're looked at freakishly," Rosenberger said. "I hope this will let them walk out their door and feel normal."

Rosenberger's invention costs a fraction of the $1,000 patients must pay for other prosthetic covers.

His father and mother, who lost both her legs in an auto accident when she was a teenager, say they are astounded by what their son has done in winning the grand prize of a $10,000 savings bond.

"We're just blown away, and very moved," said father Peter Rosenberger, whose charitable organization Standing With Hope works with Ghana's government to teach them how to build prosthetics in a low-tech environment.

The second- and third-place winners in the competition were 13-year-old Megan Guerrero of San Angelo, Texas, and 13-year-old Alex Chalcraft of Gilbert, Ariz., respectively.

Guerrero created a three-dimensional architectural puzzle that presents a fun and educational way to learn about the Empire State Building, and Chalcraft developed a way to motivate children to do chores with a chart that lists a series of weekly tasks and allows children to pop a bubble each time they complete a chore.

"Sealed Air has always valued and encouraged innovation," said Sealed Air president and CEO William V. Hickey. "Sealed Air is grateful to have this opportunity to recognize and support the creativity and ingenuity of our three finalists through a competition that celebrates one of our most well-known and trusted brands."

Sealed Air is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of food and protective packaging materials and systems, including Bubble Wrap cushioning, Jiffy protective mailers and Cryovac food packaging products.

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On the Net:

Bubble Wrap: http://www.bubblewrap.com

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/29/AR2007012902241.html


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Serenasailor
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Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 12:37 am:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Little White Grayson can kiss my ASS!!! As his parents go to Africa under false pretenses just so they can colonized, rape and robb the countries.
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Mzuri
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Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 12:57 am:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)


Do us all a favor SS, since you NEVER seem to have anything relevant to contribute to the forum, please keep your tiresome droll to yourself.

Thank you.
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Serenasailor
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Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 11:16 am:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Never, Manzuri you will hear my rant until the day I die. SO DEAL WITH IT!!!!!
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Mzuri
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Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 11:38 am:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)


Never as in you'll never have anything relevant to contribute to a discussion? You'll never keep your tiresome droll to yourself? Or you'll never gain the intelligence to keep up with the rest of us???

And BTW, I don't mind rants, but I do mind mindless rants. Comprehende???



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