At 60, Peter Bindner, a resident of Denmark has many an invention in his kitty. In the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, he hosted the The Longest Beach Dinner in the World to help families overcome the struggles associated with Covid-19. In the past, he has created a virtual experience of the mid-summer traditional bonfire on DVD for people who could not enjoy one on Saint John’s Eve. He also has a quirky ashtray to his credit that’s pocket-sized, but can hold up to 10 cigarette butts.

Bindner’s latest invention, Garlic Rocket One, revolves around India’s much-loved ingredient, garlic, called lassan, lasun back home. A health and sports enthusiast, Bindner tells mid-day that he has long been a fan of the bulb that’s part of the onion family. His favourite garlic-laced snack is an avocado toast with a lemon drizzle and garlic. “Garlic is great for the body and immune system. But every time we want to consume it, we have to go through the struggle of sticky, stinky fingers, mess on the table and sometimes, we are left with not being able to get the garlic out. The most common equipment available is the two pins which have to be used to squeeze it; I thought of using a stamp with cylinder power. I didn’t need to touch the garlic bud at all,” says Bindner.