2006-09-15 13:58:03 · 7 answers · asked by Chris I 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You can buy it on eBay.
2006-09-15 13:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to the link below and click on "Quick Search" or "Advanced Search" on the left. Then type in a few key words that describe your invention. You'll see a list of patented inventions similar to the one you describe. This is the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website. Professionals use this link.
2006-09-15 21:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by ChicagoDude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually you don't care if something has already been invented
if you have never seen the thing and you need it you just build it and go with it
if you think the thing might be very marketable and you think it might be patentable, then you can apply for a pantent and eventually learn if a pantent exists
if you aren't planning to market it massively then it doesn't matter, or if it isn't patentable or not already patented, then it still doesn't matter
2006-09-15 21:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it this way, if you thought of a wonderful invention, theres already 80 million other people who thought of it, and they probably have more money than you.
2006-09-15 21:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sentinel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You really don't unless you see it, or it is documented in a reputable source, such as an encyclopaedia. Patents granted in different countries and museums archives are also good sources. PS, good luck in your hunt.
2006-09-15 21:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by yp_al_spruce_pine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patent lawyer, patent search.
2006-09-15 21:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a list of patents somewhere. google it.
2006-09-15 20:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by trinitybelwoodspark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋