Jan. 29: Grayson Rosenberger poses with his Bubble Wrap-covered prosthetic leg during Bubble WrapAppreciation Day.

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.

Source: Fox News