Justin Huang pitching Cup-a-Bug on Shark Tank
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Tools & Making

Justin Huang

Cup-a-Bug humane long-reach insect catcher

United StatesEvidence: high confidenceChecked July 2026

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Who is Justin Huang?

Justin Huang is an inventor associated with United States. Their documented work in tools & making includes Cup-a-Bug humane long-reach insect catcher, the contribution at the center of this evidence-backed profile.

Huang created Cup-a-Bug, a three-foot articulated tool with a polycarbonate capture box for catching and releasing household insects without harm.

Known forCup-a-Bug humane long-reach insect catcher
FieldTools & Making
Associated withUnited States
Evidence reviewed2 sources
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What did Justin Huang invent?

inventor of the Cup-a-Bug catch-and-release tool

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What did Justin Huang accomplish?

His 2024 Shark Tank pitch brought a $75,000 Mark Cuban investment; UCI documents the product’s 30 custom-designed parts and Kickstarter launch.

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What is known about Justin Huang today?

UC Irvine’s June 27, 2024 alumni story reports Huang’s 2024 Shark Tank win and ongoing product work.