Sad Song

Posted by Steve Brachmann | Sep 30, 2019 | Eye On Washington

Pump up Your Instagram Stories

Sep 30, 2019

Don’t Forget the Nuts and Bolts

Sep 30, 2019

Lemelson-MIT Student Prize 2019

Sep 30, 2019

American Inventors

The Birth of American Inventor Les Paul

by Inventors Digest | Sep 29, 2019 | American Inventors

Les Paul invented the Les Paul electric guitar, sound-on-sound, the eight-track recorder, overdubbing, the electronic reverb effect and multitrack tape recording.

The Birth of the Jarvik-7 Heart Inventor

by Inventors Digest | Aug 30, 2019 | American Inventors
Precious Peace of Mind

by Jeremy Losaw | Jul 24, 2019 | American Inventors
A New Kind of Well Heeled

by Edith G. Tolchin | Jul 23, 2019 | American Inventors

Bright Ideas

A Therapeutic Robe, Color-Blending Pens & More

by Inventors Digest | Sep 16, 2019 | Bright Ideas

This month's Bright Ideas include multi-use clipstands, a therapeutic robe, a 2-in-1 bike lock and light and colorblending fineliner pens!

A Home Cheesemaker, A Pain-Relief Patch & More

by Inventors Digest | Aug 28, 2019 | Bright Ideas
A Fitness Cork Roller & Other Bright Ideas

by Inventors Digest | Jul 24, 2019 | Bright Ideas
February Bright Ideas

by Inventors Digest | Apr 15, 2019 | Bright Ideas

Eye On Washington

Leaving Talent Behind

by Steve Brachmann | Aug 31, 2019 | Eye On Washington

The history of the U.S. patent system shows that it has played a role in enabling marginalized but ambitious and inventive people to participate in the country’s innovation economy.

Put Down Your Weapons

by Gene Quinn | Aug 31, 2019 | Eye On Washington
101 Crisis? Blame the Federal Circuit

by Gene Quinn | Jul 29, 2019 | Eye On Washington
U.S. Cannabis Inventions Grow

by Steve Brachmann | Jul 26, 2019 | Eye On Washington

Inventing 101

Identifying the Right Target Market

by Don Debelak | Sep 29, 2019 | Inventing 101

Choose your target market carefully. There are many factors that determine the right target market, but two important ones are market size and pricing.

3D Printing? Try the Library

by Don Debelak | Aug 30, 2019 | Inventing 101
Find Contacts and Use Them Well

by Don Debelak | Apr 3, 2019 | Inventing 101
Seniors’ Impact on Inventing Grows

by John Rau | Nov 6, 2018 | Inventing 101

Inventiveness

How much does a simple, do-it-yourself patent application cost?

by Inventors Digest | Sep 29, 2019 | Inventiveness

How much does a simple, do-it-yourself patent application cost? Taking the strongly recommended route—using a patent attorney—can cost between $5,000 and $10,000-plus.

What? A Bionic chair?!

by Inventors Digest | Aug 30, 2019 | Inventiveness
Leggings for Dogs?

by Inventors Digest | Jul 24, 2019 | Inventiveness
Test Hacking in Japan, Sandals with a Bottle Opener and More

by Inventors Digest | May 20, 2019 | Inventiveness

Lander Zone

Curmudgeon vs. Millennial

by Jack Lander | Aug 29, 2019 | Lander Zone

Today's cars may look essentially like those of 60 or 70 years ago. (Who wouldn't love to own a like-new '56 Chevy Bel Air today?) But today's cars are marvels of dependability and safety.

Marketing in the Goldilocks Zone: Finding the Sweet Spot of Opportunity

by Jack Lander | Jul 25, 2019 | Lander Zone
Prototypes: When Do We Need Them?

by Jack Lander | Apr 8, 2019 | Lander Zone
Start With the Market

by Jack Lander | Mar 14, 2019 | Lander Zone

Marketing Tips

Crowdfunding Basics and Myths

by Howie Busch | Jul 25, 2019 | Marketing Tips

There are many misconceptions about crowdfunding sites, the best known being Kickstarter and Indiegogo. But first it’s important to review some of the basics, because crowdfunding is a great way to get your product to market. One of the greatest things about crowdfunding is that it turns the traditional manufacturing model on its head—at least when it comes to consumer products.