I invented several items that I have found solve some major problems in wood shops, in general, and are inexpensive solutions to problems that almost everyone has around the globe. I even invented a trivial device that allows you to get your soda and other beverages so cold that ice crytals are forming and stop it from freezing solid. Cool huh. It hurts your tongue if you are really working up a sweat. Any ideas how to get funds to launch them? If you haven't figured it out, the other inventions are tools.
2006-07-09 10:32:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have an invention also, It has been 15 years of trying to go to market and not have the thing stolen from me. The best advice is what Mike is saying dude.... go straight to a patent attorney, do not f_ck around. If not for my Patent Attorney I would have lost my invention. and we have just begun to enter the market. Do what you have to, to protect yourself, find the money to pay him. Remember, Alexander Grahm Bell did not invent the telephone first, he was the first one at the Patent Office. Good Luck! Oh and stay away from those scam commercials, trust me they just take your money. All the years they have been advertising , you would think they would show a success story.... no still the caveman cartoon, chiseling a wheel, Go to a real Patent atty, They are worth their weight in gold.
2006-07-09 13:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by Crispy critter 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Inventing is the easy part. I have invented dozens of things. Marketing is the hard part. Most people are not as excited about your ideas as you are. The only products that I am selling are the ones that I funded myself. Most people don't want to part with cash. ;) I am still tring to partner with someone on an absolutely amazing machine that know one else has thought of yet and could potentially make millions. I have a couple working prototypes, and even with all that, it is still hard work to market it.
The lesson is that no one is just going to throw the money at you.
The above advice is bad unless you have the companies sign a non-disclosure agreement. If you show the idea to someone without legal protection, you are giving your idea away for free.
2006-07-09 10:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Man with a plan. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a patent lawyer first. Most have free consultation. Do this so your ideas don't get stolen. Then contact someone like these guys.
http://www.inventhelp.com/
mike
2006-07-09 13:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show the product to some companies you think might be interested in it.
2006-07-09 10:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by loot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋