American Inventors
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Bridging the Gap
The Bra Bridge is a discreet bra-fitting accessory that attaches to your bra cups, lending support, lift, reduces bounce, “side boob,” and provides a slimmer appearance by pulling the girls in. I call it my secret “confidence booster.”
Bright Ideas
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A Foldable Sofa, a Smart Coffee Table & More
Learn more about a unique folding sofa, a bacteria-killing travel robot, a two-in-one shoe, and a smart coffee table.
Eye On Washington
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STRONGER Hope
“The STRONGER Patents Act takes critical steps to strengthen patent protections and promote American innovation and job creation.”
Inventing 101
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Don’t Forget the Press Release
Press releases are a great tool for inventors because editors may publish information about your product in a new product section that might be read by key industry people.
Inventiveness
LatestWhy Grass Flip Flops?
You can probably tell what they are—grass flip flops. The larger question is: Why?
Lander Zone
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Dealing With Rejection
There are two aspects to the licensing value of a rejected patent: the probability of salvaging the essential independent claim, and the value of that claim for licensing.
Marketing Tips
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Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks
Planning your crowdfunding campaign is the most important step. Ideally, you’re better off starting 3-4 months out with pre-launch activities. Even longer doesn’t hurt.
Online Only
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NFL Seeking Inventors
The NFL Helmet Challenge aims to stimulate the development by experts, innovators and helmet manufacturers of a new helmet for NFL players that outperforms, based on laboratory testing, all helmets currently worn by NFL players.
Time Tested
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Fortunate Misstep
It was 1943. Richard James, a naval engineer, was trying to develop a meter for measuring horsepower on naval battleships. During his work with tension springs, one of them fell from a shelf to the floor. The spring didn’t stop moving when it landed, briefly “walking” along the floor. An idea for a children’s toy was soon put into motion.
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