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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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' ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| new idea | 3/18/2008 |
Q:
A: I dont have any experience with health drinks... but it seems fairly straightforward. You don't need ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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