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This week’s featured invention is the “ Dryer Shoe Holder”, which was invented by Richard Jackson, Sr. and Glenda Jackson.   Richard and Glenda have an issued US Utility patent on their invention.�
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Along with the winter comes snow, sleet, slush…and ultimately grimey, muddy shoes.  Dryer Shoe Holder was developed to help consumers launder their tennis shoes, without all that bumping and banging around in the [...]

This week’s featured invention is the “ Expandable Power Strip”, which was invented by Yekusiel Teitelbaum.  Mr. Teitelbaum has an issued US Utility patent on his invention.  �
Most households contain multiple charging devices for cell phones, handheld gaming systems, cameras, MP3 players, etc.  The large plugs are bulky and sometimes prevent adjacent plugs from being used at the same time.  Expandable Power Strip enables the user [...]

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome.
This week’s featured invention is “Doggie Fountain”, which was invented by Tony Lytle of Larwill, IN.  Tony has a Utility Patent on file for his unique invention, which operates similar to a drinking fountain but is modified to provide clean, fresh water for friends of the [...]

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome.
This week’s feature is “Future Wrist Stick,” which was invented by Robert Moriarty and Gary Hicks.  Robert and Gary have an issued US Utility patent on their invention.
As the holidays approach and “Black Friday” nears, it’s inevitable that Christmas shopping lists are materializing, too.  Along with shopping [...]

This week’s featured invention is “Dual Option Tape Measure”, which was invented by Gene Stauffer and Steve Goecke.  Gene and Steve have an issued US Utility patent on this invention.  

It can be difficult to utilize a tape measure when measuring recessed areas, such as around door or window replacements. Workers must bend or fold [...]

Halloween fun for grown-ups. That’s this week’s theme.
Our featured invention from our friends at InventionHome this week is “Cruisin’ Casket”.  This product has an issued U.S. Utility patent, and was invented by the team of Daniel Mendez, Vicky Mendez and Daniel T. Mendez.
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Cruisin’ Casket is a car-shaped coffin that enables the car aficionado to rest [...]

Going forward, I will include a new “Invention of the Week” here in my blog (in collaboration with InventionHome, one of the few legitimate invention commercialization companies).
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This week, we kick it off with… “Critter Litter“.
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Critter Litter was invented by an intrepid entrepreneur by the name of Barbara McNew. Barbara’s innovative product was designed to simplify [...]

Many people believe that you must get a patent before you launch a product. I say…forget it. UNLESS you are actually inventing something. Which is extremely rare, given that in this day and age, almost everything has been “invented”. Ask yourself…Am I merely “re-inventing“?
I did not invent insoles. I came up with an original design. [...]

In the last post I promised to talk about trademarking your brand name and logo.  Before delving into the subject I want to make the disclaimer that I am not a lawyer, I am merely an entrepreneur sharing experiences.�
To start off you will need to visit the USPTO website to familiarize yourself with exactly what a [...]

“Knockoffs” and “Copycats” are too often part of the hard knocks high fashion deals out to young designers.  Years spent perfecting the fit of a signature cocktail dress can be stolen overnight by a larger, more established company with lower price points.  Your signature cocktail dress is now mass market and you won’t see a [...]