MAKO Client Sells Out Product with Major Retailer

Updated on January 9, 2025

We often say to our clients it’s the simplest inventions that see the most success. It’s the products that make you ask yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” that often fly off the shelves. With our inventor help, our latest client success story brought his idea to life and is now selling out his product with major retailers.

With MAKO's inventor help, our client sold his first products to a major retailer. — Our client proudly showcasing his invention at a major west coat retailer: the Co-Op Home Centre.

The Tri-Plunger: Where there’s a problem, there’s an invention to solve it

Working as a plumber for nearly a decade, Robert discovered a real problem in the industry. Newer toilets are now made with a triangular-shaped hole at the bottom, while the older ones are circle-shaped. However, plungers haven’t evolved to fit the new design, and they are still functioning with a circular head, which wouldn’t fit the hole, resulting in poor suction. Until now.

MAKO’s inventor’s help allowed this plumber-turned-inventor to solve a problem he’d been battling for years. Now, there’s a triangular plunger that perfectly fits modern toilet bowls: the Tri-Plunger.

With our inventor help, the Tri-Plunger gets front and centre in Saskatoon. — The Tri-Plunger on display at Co-Op Home Centre in Saskatoon.

The Success of the Tri-Plunger

Being his own salesman, the first stores Robert approached bought several boxes of this product. Retailing for $14.99, Robert has sold his product to Co-Op Home Centres in western Canada. They were so excited about Robert’s product that they also included signs on it that said “Proudly Made in Canada” and offered to put up signs that said, “Support Your Local Inventor!”

After their original order, the Co-Op Home Centre ordered more from Robert and almost sold out of their second shipment. With MAKO’s inventor’s help, Robert was able to achieve the inventing dream.

Second-Generation Tri-Plunger

The Tri-Plunger has received such great feedback that a second generation is already planned for production. The newest version will be made of a harder material able to withstand extreme force and provide superior suction.

“The Project Managers and Designers have been really great to work with,” says Robert. “Throughout the process, from start to finish, they’ve been collaborative and attentive, suggesting excellent ideas and listening to my feedback. The inventor help they provided made the whole process an amazing experience!”