Inventing New Products/Inventions/Questions Answered by Expert Maurice Duteau
| Subject | Date Asked |
| how to realize an invention | 10/6/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Product Development Process | 9/24/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| From Steven Reed - inventor | 8/24/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| The rights to IP | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Say you R & D a widget with the promise of financial gain but the company, while they made a lot of ... A: In my experience, whoever pays for the IP is the one that owns it. Things get murky when you combine ... | |
| idea | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an idea its for software for a mobile phone or perhaps as an app that can be downloaded don't ... A: As this is your first project I'd skip the patent idea this time around and if you really want to go ... | |
| starting off | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a great invention one of which I think will change people's lives in a way. I have never seen ... A: I wouldn't bother with patents especially this being your first project. Just buy a few and put them ... | |
| Ready for production | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have designed a number of basketball sneakers. I have chosen the right design fine tuned it and I ... A: Sounds like you've done your homework Chris. China is my suggestion but inflation has been making ... | |
| Light Weight Sandal | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have patented a light weight sandal that I would like to get into production. I have already ... A: I'd have a look at alibaba.com, plenty of good manufacturers there. They may balk at the 100 pc ... | |
| New Product | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I would like to 'invent' a new product. It is a table that incorporates a design to pander to a ... A: 1. There's a lot of vendors making poker like tables on alibaba.com. The standard reaction about ... | |
| Aero Bike | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Please, may I ask you to comment on my idea for the Aero Bike? I want to store energy in the frame ... A: Sounds interesting Mike. I guess it would come down to how much energy you could store in the form ... | |
| Guidance | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Duteau, I am planning on starting an LLC company that sells unique school items. Because I am only ... A: Patent: Sounds like your professor is more up to speed on this question than I am. Since its your ... | |
| Finding existing parts | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Maurice, I have a few inventions that I'm developing, and that could probably utilize parts ... A: Sounds like you are up to some interesting projects Nick. For rounding up supplies, I've often read ... | |
| making a gas detector | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I want to make a gas detector and i want to vary my transmitted frequency for different gases. So i ... A: You can use thin film type sensors, figaro is a famous brand. And using infrared, the modules are ... | |
| Improving-exsisting product | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a Professional golfer with an idea to improve on a current training aid. I was hoping you ... A: I visited the Butch Harmon site and couldn't find out how powerful that laser is but from your ... | |
| patent manufacturer | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm a shoe designer i have allot of high tech shoe designs i want to patent and manufacturer i tried ... A: MadeinChina.com: since it sounds like your project is in the advanced stage, why not attend a trade ... | |
| Rapid Shoe Prototyping | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently designing a running shoe on CAD. I was wondering about how much it will cost me to get ... A: You can get quotes for an SLA fairly cheap in the US, they'll basically print the plastic and ... | |
| Altering an existing product | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in Canada and have an idea that requires altering an existing cosmetic product that will make ... A: If it were my project and I had a little funding to do a decent job of this, I'd definitely work on ... | |
| How to get an item manufactured in China | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have designed a dog collar charm and have had a jeweler make the "prptotypes"...How can I find a ... A: Check on alibaba.com, there are plenty. Send them photos for a rough quote, then send the sample to ... | |
| silicon wafer thickness | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am faced with a difficult problem. I am building a device that needs a circuit board with a ... A: Sorry, I dont know the thickness of silicon substrates. It shouldnt be hard to research though. A ... | |
| licensing help | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm still hoping after almost ten years that my invention would still find its way in the ... A: I have a client that did one of those toilet seats that has the plastic wrap on it, you press a ... | |
| letting out your idea | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: How can you present someone with a business idea without someone stealing your idea? I have an idea ... A: Most people have enough ideas without having to steal others , but if it'll make you feel more ... | |
| my utility patent 6722583 | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I've been making my fertilizer units by hand for years now,selling them one at a time here and ... A: Sounds like a decent product Mariano. Send on your NDA and drawings to ... | |
| Consultancy for Star-ups | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I wish to know, is it a good idea to hire a consultant to start up a business? and then hire ... A: The consultant can help you but he would be expensive to have doing the entire business setup. Same ... | |
| Had a Dream | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I live in Australia and need to find someone who would help me make a prototype for a shoe. The shoe ... A: Getting ideas is not so much the problem, its the ability to sell it is the tricky part. Anyway, ... | |
| Start-up | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I would like to start an online, possibly more, business that customizes an already existing product ... A: Sounds like you need to hook up with a tailor here in Shanghai, there's lots of them in my ... | |
| How to find a manufacturer to make your product | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a simple cleaning tool idea but have no idea how to find someone to manufacture it for me? ... A: Patents are for big outfits that can afford the time and money to defend them. I suggest just go ... | |
| How to find a manufacturer to make your product | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a simple cleaning tool idea but have no idea how to find someone to manufacture it for me? ... A: Usually its the other way around, someone has a great idea but has no idea how to sell it. First ... | |
| Product Modification | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: ...I have an idea. but its a modification to an exixting feminine product. I was wondering how i ... A: Well, you're right at the end of your question there that you need to develop the idea. Get some ... | |
| novel idea? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out the patentability of my invention. I have already submitted my provisional ... A: If I were you, I'd just make the thing and worrry about the patent later. I've seen my customers ... | |
| windmills | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a windmill. Please look at my sketch. Can you think of an answer to my two ... A: Looks like a good candidate for a nano particle proejct...! Going low tech but cheap: I recall a ... | |
| Recycling dustbin | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Recycling dustbins are not something new. But this is slightly different. Its gross. But could ... A: Its an interesting problem waiting for a solution all right, but I am unfortunately not the man to ... | |
| Developing my idea for an invention | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 separate ideas for inventions which would be for the general public. However, right now ... A: Its a long grind as I have written on this forum before. This project sounds big so you will ... | |
| getting started | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Maurice, I have had an idea for an invention that I came up with while sitting in my college human ... A: Its a long grind as I've mentioned on this AllExperts forum before. Best to start with something you ... | |
| Packaging Products | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been designing and making halloween costumes for the last year. I want to package and ... A: For generating the artwork you'll want a graphics program, I use COrel Draw which was pretty quick ... | |
| getting product to market | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 inventions in the field of waste heat recovery. They both went through the process of the ... A: Good to hear from you John. Sounds like you are more of an expert than myself in your domain as well ... | |
| creating my inventions | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i am always thinking of ideas that none has thought of for everyday life things do i have to create ... A: Start with the simplest projects, get prototypes made, get feedback from prospective customers, ... | |
| creating my inventions | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: i am always thinking of ideas that none has thought of for everyday life things do i have to create ... A: I was just talking to a friend about this yesterday. He wants to build a solar powered charger for ... | |
| electric sparks | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: "Dear sir, I had posted the following set of questions,on this site earlier and i got a reply from ... A: This is out of my area of expertise as well but I'll give it a shot. 1. From the little I have read ... | |
| Dress Designs | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an idea for a dress design(and other fashions)that I would like to create. What is the first ... A: Get some sketches together and get a tailor to start making samples. I was in the fabric market the ... | |
| Building a Pedal Car | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working on making a pedal car of some sort both for entertainment and for minor ... A: I answered this one at lenght but somehow the response didnt make it thru. Basically, I would ... | |
| prototype to mfg | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have invented and have a patent pending status on a product. I have built a prototype but don't ... A: You need to really stretch your $$ at this point so I'd steer away from those outfits that help ... | |
| Footwear Design | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: "Hello, I'm working on developing a shoe line. Right now I draw my ideas on sketch paper. I add ... A: 1)Drawings: You can generate CAD or let the shoe factory do it. I'd say since you're just starting ... | |
| Innovation & Change | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 3rd year Marketing student and i have to desgin a poster which charts the innovations over the ... A: Welllll...I can tell you what I do at my own small company. There's a lot of iterations on ideas, a ... | |
| Innovation & Change | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 3rd year Marketing student and i have to desgin a poster which charts the innovations over the ... A: Internal setup....how they come up with these incremental innovations I guess you mean. Maybe ... | |
| Need Proof of Concept/Prototype | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently patent pending on a new display product. I need to develop a prototype and need to ... A: I've seen a few consultants advertising in a magazine called Circuit Cellar. And of course I am ... | |
| Patent Pending Invention | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been working with a company that has taken my idea did a virtual prototype and then has ... A: I would just start selling it myself on the internet, get some distribution going yourself. Target ... | |
| Approaching a manufacturer for a prototype | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a patent pending product.Before I approach a manufacturer what precautions should I take to ... A: To protect your ideas, you can compartmentalize your project. Geven an electronics firm the PCB, a ... | |
| Copywriting/Trademarking A Logo Or Label | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm not for sure if the following relates to copywriting or trademarking. Having no experience in ... A: For drawings, I use Corel Draw since it was quick to learn. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is what ... | |
| business | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: My name is ALVARO LULLI and I designed and built a remote control solar powered vehicle that travels ... A: I see a pretty big market for that Alvaro, I was reading that one of the hottest toys on the market ... | |
| licensing | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am an inventor who has visited Alibaba and sites like it where you can find a huge list of ... A: I am also often making use of Alibaba, both as a buyer and as a seller. Its a great tool for ... | |
| Need help patent,copyright, trademark | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I have been searching for a good forum that would help me with my dilemma. I plan on creating ... A: You can do some patent checking yourself online, also purchase some of the items and look for some ... | |
| CAD/CAM Software | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Duteau, I am in the process of starting a small toy manufacturing business. I will need to make ... A: I just did a quick search and see somethign that looks promising, its a full featured 2D cad program ... | |
| Finding a design engineer | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me find someone who knows electrical and mechanical engineering. They would have to ... A: We do a lot of electrical/mechanical design work here, most of it comes in from clients over the net ... | |
| patent pending idea need funding | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Good Day Sir, I invented a bike seat and currently have a patent pending status on it. I need ... A: Its a global business planet these days. Why dump more money into patents, just get your product out ... | |
| design rights | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I worked for a jewelry company in product development for the past 15 years and the company made ... A: It'll be difficult to argue that you own work that was done in their facility during your working ... | |
| industrial designing | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: how do designers (Industrial ,Interaction Design)protect their designs and market them ( i am a ... A: The best protection for your designs is not so much about patents and copyrights as it is to ... | |
| Science Project | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am helping my neice with a science project, a design challenge. We are building a device which ... A: Sounds like a fun project. I see your idea of the holder and spool, thats the right idea to drive ... | |
| Disposable Product | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I invented a new and refreshing idea for a disposable cigarette lighter. Last year over 750 million ... A: I can help you get it made and even put you in touch with a company purchasing these sort of goods, ... | |
| School Project | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a design technology project at school and I was wondering if you could help me. Basically ... A: This is a big project but an interesting one. I'll vote for doing this electronically with the LCD ... | |
| INQUIRY | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I m the Egyptian guide that search for the science needed for design some ideas . hope you remember ... A: Yes, I remember the earlier discussion. Product Design Engineer is the guy that makes the product ... | |
| INQUIRY | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I m usually thinking to design some tools , like filters for environment , headphones for noise ... A: Mechanical Engineer sounds about right. The one thing I wish I could have done when I was in ... | |
| new idea | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have invented a new product idea, I have a patent pending on my idea. I what to sell my idea, but ... A: Since you already spent the money for the patent pending, I see you're pretty serious. The tough ... | |
| sequential inflation | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: How can i vary the length and width of a rubber or plastic tube /valve inserted inside a garden ... A: Not quite sure what you're up to there Mark but it sounds like you're trying to equalize the amount ... | |
| manufactoring | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband has recently patented and invention for vehicle safety. Focussing especially on work ... A: You're doing the right things but selling is the real grind, the idea is the easy part. Not sure ... | |
| next step after prototype | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have just completed the prototype version of my product (tongue cleaner-scraper). I don't know the ... A: Testing will be your responsibility, you are the 'manufacturer' even if you subcontract the molding ... | |
| multiple chain of motors | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have created a new concept to a product, and I would like to make sure that the basic principles ... A: 1. Several motors on one common shaft. OK. 2. I'm not much of an expert on motors, but common sense ... | |
| ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURERING | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a businessman in Kenya dealling motor vehicles. I am interested in starting a small scale ... A: I wish I could help you more, but this is out of my area. I have read a little about different ... | |
| Design System | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Nowdays there a retailer that has implemented program for the safe disposal of compact fluorescent ... A: Sounds like an interesting application, but a lot of development work ahead of you. The closest ... | |
| New Idea Marketing/Development | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an alternate use idea for an existing clothing fabric. I would like to market this product ... A: In my experience its hard to sell an idea, you just have to take a deep breath and go for it on your ... | |
| INQUIRY | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I had heard about a science called ( DESIGN ENGINEER) as you inventing expert , can you explain me ... A: Once you become an engineer you can get a design job so they'd call you a design engineer. I'd say ... | |
| ideas | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My mother has great ideas. Most of her ideas end up appearing on the market a couple of years after ... A: It takes a big committment to get somethign to market, not many people will pay for the 'idea' ... | |
| What to do after prototype | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a novice inventor who has just completed the prototype version of my product. I know some of ... A: Depends a lot on the product, but generally the idea is you should get some feedback from field ... | |
| prices | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: We have been approached with a basic drawing for an invention that needs to be developed further and ... A: Good question. It always takes longer than expected so often you end up in the position of investing ... | |
| questions | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have many interests & ideas to develop but I need an organized science to develop my thoughts , I ... A: Well.... By IE department I think you mean the IT, all the computers & information systems in a ... | |
| selling my invention | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: im a 38yo female with a fashion idea that i know will skyrocket. who should i contact to sell my ... A: I'm the wrong guy to ask about selling ideas, in my experience there are not many people out there ... | |
| manufacturing help | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: How do I find someone to make a product for me. It's a fairly easy product to make, but too time ... A: Sounds like things are going well. Send on your drawings and a few photos to ... | |
| Adding an idea to an already existing product | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I feel that I have a very good idea (invention) that would add immensely to the ... A: My area of expertise is in the smaller scale projects where you can finance the project with your ... | |
| prototype to small runs manufacture | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I am based in Asia and am trying to prototype an idea around a calculator-like consumer-grade pdt ... A: Been there & done that. And it turned out good but it was a long haul. Get the kit and start honing ... | |
| Re: | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have made assumption as to how new product development works for the little guy. I do not know ... A: I have zero experience with licencing agents. To be frank though, if this is your first project you ... | |
| New Product Idea | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have an idea for a baby product. I'd really like to see where it could go. How do I get started? ... A: I'd just go for it on your own, get some drawings going, get quotes, packaging, etc. Then build up ... | |
| recipe | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I had a really good recipe for a cake. Everybody ask me the recipe, but I want to know if it is ... A: My expertise is more on the manufacturing side: plastics, metal, electronics, and in particular how ... | |
| recipe | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a great salsa recipe, and a good chiptole bbq recipe, I m looking to sell it and collect a ... A: Sounds like you're ready to just get a contract manufacturer to make it for you then, which is what ... | |
| recipe | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a great salsa recipe, and a good chiptole bbq recipe, I m looking to sell it and collect a ... A: Well, there's a lot of good ideas (think recipes) out there as I've said before on this web site. ... | |
| new invention | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: i came up with an invention that involves the grooming bathing etc.. for dogs and cats ibuilt it out ... A: Plastic is the way to go for reducing costs but the tooling can be expensive, especially for large ... | |
| How safe are Non Disclosure it? | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an idea and talked to several prototype companies. I read that getting the to sign a ... A: Prototype companies should be very safe to disclose all your secrets if that's all they do is ... | |
| manufacturing domestic/offshore | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a Patent for a unique product. I'm looking for a reputable manufacturing company that I COULD ... A: Sounds pretty underhanded. Why don't you send the drawings my way and I'll quote the mold. Normaly ... | |
| new idea | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: A: I dont have any experience with health drinks... but it seems fairly straightforward. You don't need ... | |
| manufacturing a product | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have invented a product that I have also made a prototype of. This is a new product that I have ... A: As you can tell from my other responses on this system, I dont know much about patents and encourage ... | |
| sensor taps | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: i have my company making taps i want to make sensor taps i.e you put your hand under the tap and ... A: I do have a little experience in this area, the client used a technique with a sensitive oscillator ... | |
| RC valve | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: my name is Tompkins and I am trying to figure out how to go about designing a rc water valve. I ... A: Seems like my earlier response to this email didnt get through. Check out belimo.com, I used to see ... | |
| RC valve | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: my name is Tompkins and I am trying to figure out how to go about designing a rc water valve. I ... A: OK, so RC for radio controlled, that makes more sense. For anyhting under 2inches, a good option ... | |
| RC valve | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: my name is Tompkins and I am trying to figure out how to go about designing a rc water valve. I ... A: RC valve, I had to look that one up. I see a lot of automotive references, not sure how it relates ... | |
| all angle swivel joint | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a product that I need to start producing. It requires a small flexible connection between ... A: I kind of have an idea what you have in mind, like a ball & socket type arrangement. If those joints ... | |
| Finding a Manufacturer | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I came up with a new idea over the holidays that I think could really go places. Since coming up ... A: Well since you read my earlier speils on this, you know I am generally encouraging folks to go at it ... | |
| where to get a prototype made | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: i want to get this built: like a little faress wheel 12inch diameter. but with rotating parts on it! ... A: The normal first step is to make some drawings so the fabrication shop will know exactly how to put ... | |
| invention | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an invention idea. I have no idea where to start, if someone has possibly already invented ... A: Fact is that 'ideas' are basically a dime a dozen. If I were you I'd get involved in the industry ... | |
| A really big idea | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: My brain-baby is the size of a semi-tractor/trailer. Although not available for purchase by ... A: sounds like an exciting project. It doesnt hurt to think big but since its your first project I'll ... | |
| How to execute an idea? | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Often I have heard about great ideas among friends. But no one really knows how to go about ... A: After burning my fingers once or twice in the business world, I go about things slower and more ... | |
| Next Step | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently developing a child's toy and will have a fully functional prototype within the next ... A: Next step is to get a bid package together. Divide the project into the various disciplines such as ... | |
| Food inventions | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have recently come up with a great idea and it is showing great potential. However I am faced ... A: Its out of my area of expertise but... check around online and I am sure you can find something in a ... | |
| I have the idea, how to mass produce it, but what's next? How do I promote it? | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: My invention idea is fairly simple and I’m not sure if I even need a patent or if I can patent it. ... A: This one is out of my area of expertise but it sounds like you have done your homework. The two bits ... | |
| Vacuum | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking to see if you know how to make a vacuum out of a 55 gallon drum. We have compressed air ... A: Not sure how to work the 55 gallon drum fits into this response. Sounds like you are familiar with ... | |
| mechanical engineers job prospects | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: im hoping to apply for mechanical engineering at univeristy in London (imperial college) and i was ... A: I end up in the pubs a lot here in Shanghai and meet a lot of engineers from Europe: Volkswagon, ... | |
| invention idea? | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: i have a really good invention idea.it can be sold to a number of companies to improve their ... A: I imagine my own operation is like most companies, there is no shortage of good ideas out there ... | |
| chemical entrepreneur presentation | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: i need to create a new revolutionary product(something new or an improvement of a product currently ... A: There is lots of info on the web for rocket engines, the materials are easy to purchase. For ... | |
| I have an idea invention that works i use it every day | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I made an idea in my kitchen an use it everyday. So know it works.An i did some research to see if ... A: I dont have any experience with these sorts of outfits but I am sure you can check them out online. ... | |
| chemical entrepreneur presentation | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: i need to create a new revolutionary product(something new or an improvement of a product currently ... A: What I THINK you are saying is you'd like to get into the chemistry industry and do some product ... | |
| New Invention | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm asking this question for my sister. She recently came up with a great invention but needs ... A: It all usually starts out with a prototype to check the form, fit, function and so on. To make the ... | |
| Mechanical Logic Gates | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I apologize in advance if this is long and contains many different concepts; if it appears that what ... A: WOw, you obviously have been working on this for a while. The thought that comes to mind is to just ... | |
| Foam Manufacturing | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any contacts or advice in choosing a manufacturer for 2 different ... A: Thansk for your email Martin. My expertise is mainly electronics but we have done a lot of plastic ... | |
| How to meet the right people to get my invention produced. | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a home product invention, that is patented. I firmly believe that it is extremely sellable. ... A: What I'll usually do is ask the client to put a deposit on the initial order, that's a litmus test ... | |
| Help | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: My question is Involved. My story is i redesiged a already existing product in the market of ... A: I don't have any experience with this sort of deal. I dont know just how special your product is but ... | |
| making something | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: Okay a buddy and i have made a very small entertainment center, about 2 feet wide, a foot deep and ... A: If its a small project, sure just contact a local outfit. The first thing they will ask for is the ... | |
| making something | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Okay a buddy and i have made a very small entertainment center, about 2 feet wide, a foot deep and ... A: To get quotes you'll need a set of drawings. Then you just email to factories and ask for quotes. ... | |
| microchips | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: my question is about microchips in passports. I was wondering first of all are these new ... A: They have a very short range, basically the have to be run through the reader to gather the ... | |
| Content/ Copyright for Public Information | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: This is a two-part question. I have an idea for a safety product. I have registered a business name, ... A: 1. Out of my area of expertise there. Check what others in a 'similar' industry are doing and ask if ... | |
| how to find a prototype maker | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for a prototype maker that has experience with baby pacifiers. How can I find one and ... A: You can do rubber & plastic protos using stadrd 3D prototyping processes. bherring@harvest-tech.com ... | |
Inventing New Products/Inventions
Answers by Expert:
Maurice Duteau
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
As a contract manufacturer, product designer, mechanical engineer, small business owner I know what it takes to get ideas from the drawing board and into production.
Experience
My business is located in Shanghai China where I've been doing contract manufacturing for the past 10 years. My experience on the ground in China has given me a good understanding of how things get done over here.
Education/Credentials
BASc, Mechanical Engineering
Past/Present Clients
Phillips Medical, Invensys, Carrier, Medtronics, Dirtt.
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