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The first link returned a "not found" error.

The second link took me to a blog, but YIKES!!
Talk about big!

Definitely needs a redesign. I almost saw the tool, but with images changing, text all over the place, fonts too big, and so forth, I ended up falling into a coma.

The first link doesn`t go to an existing blog. 
The second link does take me to your blog.  It isn`t apparent to me right away what your new tool does, but after looking at the photos, I think I figured it out.

I would put a succinct photo and paragraph at the top of the blog - this is the tool and this is what it does.  What I didn`t see anywhere is what`s in it for me?  What is the benefit of using your tool?

Are you selling the tool?  I didn`t see any information about how I get my hands on one.


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Steve Mann
Internet Videographer
MannMade Digital Video
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LOL! Nah, the "yikes" was for size! It`s pretty rare to run into a site with viruses attached, and for the most part we can pretty easily see in the posting that sort of thing.

Fritz,
Now that I was able to see the first link site, that`s a WHOLE lot better than the second! The only thing that bothers me is how many people automatically know the term "Tonneau?" I take it this is a world-wide brand name for a car cover?

What I`d like to see would be your main picture actually including the cover, if that`s the situation. The one you have shows something like a car window and your invention. At first I thought it was a way to break a window, or to make some sort of repair to a window.

What I`d also suggest would be to have a professionally done video, showing how to use the invention. Extract 3 frames from that video for stills (or have them shot on the set), and use those as static pictures on a Web site.

From there, it`s only a matter of a shopping cart, and a "Buy now!" option.

I don`t see a lot of success using a "blog" to sell or promote the invention, unless it was a blog about car-care products.

when did you file your patent application?

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James Lindon, Ph.D. Patent Attorney
Lindon & Lindon, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Pharmacy Law, Litigation
[this is not legal advice - provided for discussion only]
Intellectual Property for the Individual and Small Business: Identify, Protect, Enforce, Defend.
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
http://www.LindonLaw.com

Talked with an attorney last week.

I like your product and love your concept of selling attachments for quick clamps; don`t forget all the hobbiests and non-industrial users too (I can imagine you have a million additional accessories which can extend your brand) ... I`ve had an issue with getting the snaps on (and off) and can see where your solution could be handy.  Best of luck to you!

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