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JBSurfs

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May 18, 2009 4:54 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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So, I`ve had the idea.  Done.  Now I`ve done the research, and I have built a prototype.  How do I go from this step to having something finished to sell?
 
My problem is I have a working prototype, but it really should be built out of some different materials in places, or maybe there are some changes that would make it better.  I keep thinking of the 3M commercial where they say we don`t make the products you buy, we make the products you buy better. 
 
Is this the point where I need to use a development company?  And how much will that cost me?  Or should I just try to continue myself?  Here`s an example of a problem.  I am using a piece of wood in place of what probably should be an injection mold plastic.  I just don`t want to go bankrupt trying to get this marketable.  Maybe I just don`t know the suppliers that can make custom pieces at a cheap low rate. 
 
Also, if I follow my dream, it`s not to sell the idea to another company, it`s to own the company myself.  Thanks.
TigerTaco

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May 18, 2009 6:14 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I love your dream ... and how you are building/doing things yourself to move forward.
 
Thanks to the modern age you can get one-off plastic parts without breaking your bank as "3D Printing" is almost mature and market saturation is at hand (meaning there are many places where you can get your parts "printed" ... here is one: Xpress3D ... or find someone in your area and then figure out how to get your "drawings" into the right format; just ask them who does good/cheap files they like outputting).
 
BUT ... having a finished and polished looking (and functional) prototype of what your making is one thing and everything else is another ... you need to make sure what you are going to make it out of is the right materials and you need to get quotes and numbers together too to know what your costs will be ... just saying the road ahead is also going to be a hard slug ... BUT YOU CAN DO IT (just keep doing what you`re doing and that`s moving forward).


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Chris Miller, a simple taco maker:
The Tiger Taco home in the U.S.A.
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GrillCharmer

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May 19, 2009 2:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi there JBSurfs, I second Tiger!  (Hey Chris, sorry I`ve been away so long)   Chris pretty much gave you the next step and although there are MANY more after that,  in the whole "bringing and invention to market" you just take things one baby step at a time. 

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Leslie
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Charmed Life Products LLC
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GrillCharmer

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May 19, 2009 2:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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GrillCharmer5/19/2009 2:14 PM


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Leslie
Founder and President
Charmed Life Products LLC
Grill Charms™… The MUST HAVE grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American Cook-out AND The perfect gift for any occasion!
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TigerTaco

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May 19, 2009 3:16 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hey Leslie!  Sweet to see you back ... I`ve been kind of lite around here too (funny how life gets busy at times and sometimes you just get bogged down and all that jazz; I need to go read your blog and see what fun you`ve been having!~)  This is our latest little media blip ... baby steps all the way!

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Chris Miller, a simple taco maker:
The Tiger Taco home in the U.S.A.
Tiger Tacos in Australia
Tiger Tacos in the United Kingdom
patentandtrademark

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May 24, 2009 8:59 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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what is the patent status?

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terrycan

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May 25, 2009 3:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Dear JBsurfs

Congratulations on your prototype.

Molding one plastic part is not practical. You may consider machining a part from solid delrin.
Delrin is plastic that is often referred to as a poor man`s nylon.

I have over 20 years experience developing prototypes and would enjoy discussing this project with you.


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Massive success to you.

Terry Cantwell

http://www.protect-new-idea.com
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