Sunday Inventor Spotlight: Melon (M. Ellen) Dash (@Melon) This week’s Sunday Inventor Spotlight features a true pioneer in water safety and adult swim education: Melon Dash, known in the Inventor Smart Community as @Melon. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Melon has dedicated over 40 years to helping afraid adults overcome their fear of water—a mission that has touched the lives of over 6,000 students through her specialized swim school. Melon is the holder of two U.S. patents (#11,331,554 and #11,872,459) for a remarkable invention: a swim-training “gizmo” that gives afraid adults a secure, in-water station to safely test floating and gradually build confidence. It eliminates the fear of drifting or sinking—allowing adults to learn without taking risks or feeling out of control. While Melon has already sold a few units and used the device successfully for the past four years, she’s now looking for licensees to help bring this life-changing product to scale. She’s not interested in spending her time building units in a garage—she wants this invention to reach the millions of adults who are still afraid in water and save lives in the process. Melon is also the author of two books in her field, and she reminds us that real innovation isn’t always about new gadgets—it’s about solving problems others have overlooked for decades. 📌 Follow Melon and learn more about her journey here: https://app.inventorsmart.com/profile/701 Melon, your commitment to safety, empowerment, and innovation in such an underserved space is inspiring. Thank you for being part of the Inventor Smart Community—and for turning fear into freedom for so many. ✨ Want to be featured in the Sunday Inventor Spotlight? Stay active in the community, share your journey, and you might be next!

Posted by InventorSpotlight at 2025-05-18 14:00:39 UTC