A Little Invention for a Big (and Awkward) Problem.

 

Retract-a-Gap™ was born out of a universal truth: public restroom stall gaps are awkward, uncomfortable, and way too big. What started as a moment of embarrassment turned into a mission to create a simple, clever, and portable solution that gives people privacy when they need it. 

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I'm Heather Ross - a Denver native and Castle Rock resident. As a military family we would travel a LOT! In doing so, we utilized public restrooms more than I care to admit.

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When it comes to public restroom privacy, there has always been one common problem — the gap between the restroom stall door and the wall or partition.

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Instead of complaining, I decided to do something about it. I set out to design a compact, reusable device that could instantly block the bathroom stall gap.

The device would have to easily fit in a purse, pocket, or backpack and not weigh a lot.

 

Retract-a-Gap™ is the result of that idea: practical, playful, and designed with real people in mind. It also makes a funny but useful gag gift!

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