American Inventors
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Hip to the Hysteria
Cecilia Tsai and her husband, Alessandro Cereda, have an invention they say will quell the fears about hip dysplasia.
Bright Ideas
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A Bread Oven, A Smart Door Lock & More
August's bright ideas include a bread oven, a meditation cushion, a smart door lock and a portable gym.
Eye On Washington
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Iconic, Patented Toys and Games
Since America’s earliest days, many creative and innovative toys and games for kids have come through the consumer marketplace—with some becoming so iconic they have become household names and synonymous with a moment in time for kids.
Inventing 101
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Go, or No?
Trade shows can be expensive, so it is wise to do some homework ahead of time to ensure they are a good fit for your product. Along those lines, consider these seven steps before you decide.
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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