12 Totally Obvious Inventions You Wish You Thought Of First

Sometimes the most brilliant ideas are right in front of your face. Check out Ford SYNC for an invention so great, you can't believe you didn't think of it first.

1. Lockable Cookie Jar

thekitchensafe.com

Genius, but also kind of torture. PLEASE, JUST ONE MORE COOKIE. PLEASE, SAFE.

2. Multi-Position Pillow

amazon.com

You still may not know where to put your arm while spooning, but at least your pillow is willing to cooperate.

3. Luggage Tracker

3gstore.com

Everyone around baggage claim will think you’re so cool.

4. Utensil Pen Caps

amazon.com

For you sad workaholics working through lunch.

5. Bed Fans

amazon.com

No more hot and sticky naps!

6. Ping Pong Launcher

hammacher.com

Practice on your own so you can beat the hell out of your table tennis rivals.

7. Portable Paw Washer

awesomeinventions.com

Anyone with a dog and a carpet knows how genius this invention is.

8. Sandless Beach Blanket

hammacher.com

Nothing like a day at a beach, but that sticky mix of suntan lotion and sand? Gross.

Sand-less beach mat's got your back.

9. Goggle Umbrella

Via amazon.com

Now you can cover your whole head without bumping into everyone. Yay!

10. Treadmill Desk

amazon.com

Exercise your brain AND body at the same time? DEAL.

11. Lunch Bug Bags

Via allmodern.com

Take that, lunch thieves!

12. Snuggies

amazon.com

Modern classic <3.