Inventing New Products/Inventions/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| new product | 2/1/2012 | Barry Farris |
| Q: I have the book Patent Pending as you suggested. I do not think my product is patentable. I could ... A: This is something that I would advise you to walk away from. There are hundreds of ideas out there ... | ||
| Kids | 1/20/2012 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: Hey Penny, I've taken my first steps on the road to producing what I think will be a real fun ... A: Hey Joe, Yes, I am British. The easiest thing to do is to look up Rapid Prototypers in your area ... | ||
| license deal | 1/10/2012 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: Is it possible to make money with just an idea and a working prototype? I have books full of ... A: 1. Is it possible to make money with just an idea and a working prototype? a) Anything is ... | ||
| Patent Funding Assistance | 1/2/2012 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: I have been working with a patent assist organization who has done plenty of research on my idea and ... A: Greetings Brennan and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!! You asked 1-3: 1. I have been working with a ... | ||
| Invention/Idea/Product | 1/2/2012 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: Been thinking about this for a while.I have an idea/invention,but don't know what to do or who to ... A: What I would do is either go to the library or the bookstore and get two books. One will help you ... | ||
| Question/ Curious | 1/1/2012 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: Marty My name is Darius and i am 15 years ... A: There are a number of ways that you can create a shoe design. Sketching ideas out on paper is ... | ||
| promissory note | 12/18/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I have a new and improve method for signing a promissory note this can be used for a personal ... A: Ok, you make some resolute statements in your questions, and they may well be true. So please let ... | ||
| Hip Caddie | 12/4/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: Just got your email ... You ARE good!!! How in the world did you find the Hip Caddie?!? We put up ... A: Greetings! They (my imagination at work) don't call me madame Sherlock for "nuttin"! (ha, ha, ha) ... | ||
| Marketing with Patent Pending | 12/3/2011 | Barry Farris |
| Q: I have submitted an invention to the USTPO and have their filing receipt confirming the patent ... A: Les, Now is the time to start making and selling your invention as you as protected as you will ever ... | ||
| Begin Marketing w/ Patent Pending? | 12/3/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: I have submitted an invention to the USTPO and have their filing receipt confirming the patent ... A: I have submitted an invention to the USTPO and have their filing receipt confirming the patent ... | ||
| Invention | 12/2/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: I have just received a New Product Sample Agreement from Davidson. And I am very skeptical with how ... A: I have just received a New Product Sample Agreement from Davidson. And I am very skeptical with how ... | ||
| Idea | 11/21/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: So I have an idea for a product and this is my first time that I am thinking of actually making ... A: There are a variety of situations in which patents do not make sense. You don't need patent in ... | ||
| Idea | 11/20/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: So I have an idea for a product and this is my first time that I am thinking of actually making ... A: Wow, I can hear your passion flowing through your words. Hope this description helps and clears up ... | ||
| Variation of Archery Game. | 11/20/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Swayamvara_Draupadi_Arjuna_Archery.jpg Do you feel this variation ... A: Prashant; I think this game would be a challenging test of one's abilities. I do not know if it ... | ||
| shoe invention | 11/14/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I have an idea to launch a line of shoes with a design trait. I'd love to go into more detail, but ... A: Sure thing, you may email me at my personal email at altruisticventures@yahoo.com Also, have you ... | ||
| Patent vs License | 11/7/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: I have a great idea that improves on a product already on the market. Since I am strapped for funds, ... A: I have a great idea that improves on a product already on the market. Since I am strapped for funds, ... | ||
| ISSUE WITH MY BROKER'S INVENTION | 10/20/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: Penny Ballou, I have a pre-patent protection invention. A friend of mine - who is graduated from ... A: Greetings! You wrote: 1. I have a pre-patent protection invention. a) No such thing. If you ... | ||
| Inventing and manufactoring an herbal product | 10/19/2011 | Barry Farris |
| Q: This is a 3 part question. First is I would like to do my own personal research and invent an herbal ... A: I started my career designing herbal formulas in 1978 and then selling them to various doctors. I ... | ||
| prototype | 10/17/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I have an idea that I'd like to build a prototype for but I don't know where to go to have someone ... A: There are a number of ways that you can get a prototype made, you can make it yourself. You can get ... | ||
| first office action | 10/10/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: i RECEIVED my first office action own a potty training device i feel other are possible infringement ... A: i RECEIVED my first office action [own] a potty training device i feel [other] are possible ... | ||
| marketing an idea | 10/6/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: I have an idea for a small digital device that could be used by schools, but I have very little idea ... A: I really know little about selling into school districts but I'll see what I can do to answers your ... | ||
| from idea to market | 10/6/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I have an idea for a small digital device that could be used by schools, but I have very little idea ... A: There are a few resources that you could explore to find a manufacturer. Before you do that though, ... | ||
| how to realize an invention | 10/6/2011 | Maurice Duteau |
| Q: I have an idea for a small digital device that could be used by schools, but I have very little idea ... A: I wouldnt bother with a patent for your first project, just my two cents worth there. For ... | ||
| PVC invention | 10/4/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: My friend and I are both unemployed and have developed a solar energy conservation devise made of ... A: Johnny, Please see the fee schedule again, you missed it. Please see line 18 & 19. 1005/2005 ... | ||
| PVC invention | 10/2/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: My friend and I are both unemployed and have developed a solar energy conservation devise made of ... A: It's not difficult to get a patent using PVC piping. They just have to be named in the patent. ... | ||
| Product Development Process | 9/24/2011 | Maurice Duteau |
| Q: I have a couple of good product inventions both consumer electronics on for main stream consumers ... A: Well I happen to have a bit of experience in this department, been doing electronics product ... | ||
| Really Need Your Advice For A Baby Product Invention | 9/22/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I saw an old post you had in 08 regarding some steps around a new product for babies. I'm a first ... A: First off, congrats on being a mom!!! ;) You are in a very common place and the difference between ... | ||
| Draft Pick | 9/22/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: Mr. McCrea, I have a Class 032 trademark covering sports and energy drinks for name "Draft Pick". ... A: Chris, I'm sure they will, however you will want to check them EXTENSIVELY before you part with ... | ||
| revoke | 9/20/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: my question is, is it possible for a patent to be revoked? For example, someone tries to sell a ... A: What you state may have merit. There are however Federal District Courts in the U.S. entitling ... | ||
| Card Indoor Game | 9/20/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_game I have queries regarding this Indoor Game. 1. Similar to ... A: It is clear that you are a thinker. You are generating ideas constantly while you live your life. ... | ||
| Card Indoor Game | 9/20/2011 | Dr. Esteban Peralta |
| Q: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_game I have queries regarding this Indoor Game. 1. Similar to ... A: In retrospect, card games are exactly that, games. Of course there are other card games that can be ... | ||
| Draft Pick | 9/19/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: Mr. McCrea, I have a Class 032 trademark covering sports and energy drinks for name "Draft Pick". ... A: Chris, My pleasure to help my friend. It sounds as if you have some unique connections to explore. ... | ||
| Draft Pick | 9/18/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: Mr. McCrea, I have a Class 032 trademark covering sports and energy drinks for name "Draft Pick". ... A: I do have a few ideas, however they are going to be generalized because I don't have the details of ... | ||
| Davison | 9/13/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: another phone call from davisons and an email. They say they are now working with Discovery Channel, ... A: Nice to hear from you again. All invention submission companies will continue to call until one no ... | ||
| i want to find a company that will license my design. | 9/13/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: i own a design patent for a athletic shoe. i wanted to find a company or manufacturer that can ... A: You will want to do some digging. Think of it like a challenge because you are now a private ... | ||
| Query re Donaldson of Pittsburg | 9/12/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: How are things in Las Vegas all well I hope. We have just about settled in our new house in North ... A: I've sent you (in the past) at least two emails and copied Brenda but no reply figured you were ... | ||
| patent ? | 9/10/2011 | Penny Ballou |
| Q: My question or questions are with regard to existing patents for products that appear to never have ... A: You've introduced what innovation is to small inventors "today" as opposed to yesteryear. It's ... | ||
| who should i talk to | 8/24/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: . I really don't know where to start or who to talk to without them stealing my idea or should i get ... A: Creating a video game is an expensive and time consuming endeavor. Are you a programmer or a 3d ... | ||
| From Steven Reed - inventor | 8/24/2011 | Maurice Duteau |
| Q: My name is Steven Reed and I am contacting you regarding several unique and innovative ideas I have ... A: There's no shortage of ideas out there. Most companies I know, like my own, have customers asking ... | ||
| Where to start??? | 8/23/2011 | Marty McCrea |
| Q: I have an idea for a current product on the market, that will improve it's packaging. Where do I ... A: if you have an idea for a product, what you would normally do to protect it is file a patent with ... | ||
Inventing New Products/Inventions
Answers by Expert:
Marty McCrea
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Expertise
Commercialization of an idea is truly an art form and I'm really good at letting people borrow my paintbrush. Although, it's important to note that you are your own artist, I can't paint what you see in your mind, only you can do that. But I can help. I can answer questions about honing your idea and helping it to become more real in your mind, your research, and within your speaking. I can answer questions about market research, validation, and where to go to make your first contact. My expertise is in answering the large questions that you have into more manageable pieces. I can also assist you in finding the source of the data that you can use to prove and pitch your idea if that's the path that you're on.
Experience
In my opinion, the current way to invent is inherently flawed. Regular people like us normally get “eaten up” by the proverbial sharks in the water. (corporations, invention submission companies, lawyers, etc)
We can not stand for this any longer; you feel this too, yes?
Experience:
I have helped people think and re-think their ideas for years. As a byproduct of talking with hundreds of inventors, there is a new and very revolutionary way to invent that will be unveiled to the world in 2012 called Open Source Invent.
Nobel Prize Winner Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi once said that "Discovery consists of seeing what everybody else has seen, and thinking what no one has thought." I agree with this truth with all of my heart.
Now let's talk about your question, your passion, and how I can help your idea gain momentum if it is ready.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Northern Iowa
Masters of Science in Technology Commercialization from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin
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