Category: Features
Make NFL History: Inventors, groups can win grant money in NFL HeadHealthTECH Challenge
Deadline for submissions is June 6; latest winners announced! The National Football League is...
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5 Questions with Kirk Goodwin, Whirlpool’s Head of Patents
Smart appliances are a major component of the smart home experience. Kirk Goodwin, head of patents at Whirlpool Corp., talked with Inventors Digest Editor-in-Chief Reid Creager about what’s new and what’s next.
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A Strong Voice for Diversity
Dr. Stephanie Couch – A Strong Voice for Diversity – Lemelson-MIT Program leader seeks equality in patents, inventor education, STEM careers.
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1 Million Cups Brings Needed Support To Startup Innovators
Energy and Hope, Caffeinated – In challenging times for start-ups, national 1 Million Cups program gives key support, feedback; the coffee is free, the experience priceless.
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Inventors of the Year
TEAMS BEHIND CRISPR-CAS9, WITH POTENTIAL TO ELIMINATE DISEASES, HONORED BY IPOEF The inventors...
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5 Tips From a Patent Attorney
Inventors meeting with a legal practitioner should be informed and realistic One of the problems...
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Leader in Gene Technology Wins $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Cash award is largest in U.S. for invention Dr. Feng Zhang, a pioneer in gene editing technology,...
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Who Invented the Telephone?
Confusing history shows Bell may be least deserving of distinction, Meucci the most. We all...
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From the Maxwell Smart Phone to Today’s Smartphone
Once mobile technology caught on in 1983, it took off. We laughed at Maxwell Smart’s shoe...
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Play with This Idea: The Toy Invention Market
You often don’t need a patent, but the toy invention market can be a challenge. It’s hard to...
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Roger Shiffman: He Picks Winners
Partnership to find the next great toy invention ideal for celebrated industry expert, Roger...
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A Trend That Doesn’t End
Classic, low-tech products lead a versatile market for all ages. This certainly isn’t the same toy...
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