American Inventors
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Mission: A Falling Number of Slips
KleenzDRI is a unique, non-flammable, alcohol-based cleaner designed to lift oil, dirt, grease, soda and more—with the bonus that it dries in seconds. Since it’s fast drying, it cleans and eliminates moisture—the same moisture that is a bacterial breeding ground.
Bright Ideas
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A Bionic Cat & Other Bright Ideas
Billed as the world’s first robotic pet cat, MarsCat is fully autonomous with no extra instruction needed to control its movements.The robot is fully responsive and has sensitive interactions. It can feel your touch, hear your voice, see your face and play with toys.
Eye On Washington
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2020 Patent Market: Bullish or Bearish?
Six IP experts offer their predictions—and their unanimity is a pleasant surprise. There is real optimism because license deals are getting done, and policy changes show evolutionary changes in the IP ecosystem.
Inventing 101
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Your Idea is Patented Elsewhere. Now What?
Inventors know the disappointment of coming up with what they think is a novel, profitable idea—only to learn it has been patented.
Inventiveness
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An Alarm Clock That Runs Away
It’s a clock, of course. But the wheels tell you it’s something very different: specifically, an alarm clock that runs away if you don’t shut it off in time.
Lander Zone
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The Origin of Invention
The origins of invention began 2.5 million years ago. The tools and weapons were crude, their use imprecise; progress was painfully slow.
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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Tops of the Flops
The anticipation of failure and having a healthy attitude about it are essential traits for anyone trying to bring a new idea or product to the masses. However, it’s true that some inventing failures get added notoriety—whether due to their unconventional nature, excess hype, or number of dollars invested.
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