the thing is, is that i have a really good idea about something (electronic wise) but how do i know what the difference is between an invention or a really good idea and how does one go about it as in how would i tell about this or where would i go? any answers would be so helpful, my family thinks this idea or whatever it is is just great, thanks in advance =)
2007-11-14 07:51:42 · 9 answers · asked by Elizabeth (the jewish princess) 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I say one of the major impediments to the success of independent inventors is a total lack of understanding of the difference between an idea and an invention An idea is just a problem statement. An invention is a solution to that problem. Ideas aren't patentable -- only inventions are. I do believe now that creative, ambitious people should be discouraged from "inventing" things, and instead taught to look for problems and opportunities -- things other people want, and will pay for right now. Inventors, too often, may be creating inventions for which there is no market. When someone mentions a potential problem or we imagine one, our minds race to solve it and we quickly have an invention. Patenting and trademarking are details one can consider when you know, for sure, that you have a saleable idea
Hope this helps you Elizabeth-P xx
2007-11-15 03:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i disagree, inventions are not a subset of innovations, it is possible to create a new invention without having a related innovation. an invention is a tangible item that has been produced for the first time, this could be due to a small improvement on an existing idea or because of a innovative new idea. an innovation is a new idea that is unlike what has gone before, it is a new way of thinking about things that can lead to new inventions.
2016-05-23 04:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of tests. I don't remember them all. But a couple of important attributes are that an invention must be novel, useful, and not obvious to someone "skilled in the art".
The patent office stretches some of these to the limit, though, having issued multiple patents for such things as cat entertainers, consisting of an LED laser pointer.
The link below should help
2007-11-14 08:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be an invention you have to have actually created something. e.g. created a prototype or blueprints, once you have these you can get a patent which would make it officially an invention.
A good idea is just that. It is just an idea of something that might be good, you can't patent an idea until there is evidence of its existence
2007-11-14 09:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am concerned, when it is the for the first time I hear that information, it is termed as an good idea. What I learn from genius like you is invention....
2007-11-14 19:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by JANARVIHARAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a really good idea is not a physical thing, an invention is. go for it girlfriend..... i invented a solar powered torch, think about it blondy!
2007-11-14 09:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by shergal farkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an invention is a good idea made tangible
2007-11-14 07:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by Doctor Foo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neccessity is the mother of invention .........we invent what we need..............have confidence in your invention and patent it
you may be on a winner ! what have you got to lose ?
2007-11-14 09:03:23 · answer #8 · answered by Jezabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a patent on it and make money.just like bill gates.
2007-11-14 08:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋