You might fancy yourself as the next big inventor

whose groundbreaking creations change lives.

But some ideas are probably best kept private.

To patent an invention, it needs to meet three key criteria first.

It's got to be novel, inventive, and most importantly, useful.

With that in mind, I'm not sure how any of these ridiculous patents ever cut.

You're listening.

You're listening to be amazed.

Do you wish you could surround yourself with plants all the time?

Well look no further than the greenhouse helmet which brings the great outdoors to you.

The application for this green fingered invention was filed in 1985 by Waldemar Anguita

and it's not just a super chic fashion accessory for plant-loving hipsters.

The greenhouse helmet is comprised of an anti-fog-treated transparent dome, which could be

fitted over your head, complete with display shelves for small plants, so you can take a much-needed

walk in nature anywhere at any time.

According to the patent, the plants would soak up the carbon dioxide exhaled by the wear

supplying you with the finest oxygen money can buy in return.

But that's not all, because the helmet is also complete with a two-way intercom system

which lets you communicate with friends in the outside

world from inside your personal plant bubble. Honestly, I'm not convinced that running around

with cacti balance so precariously close to your face is a great idea. It's no wonder this

didn't catch on. If there's one thing kids love and parents loathe, it's piggybacking, especially when your once

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