inventor Archives

What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Patent

What should an inventor do almost immediately upon creating a new invention? They must file a patent application. A patent, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the grant of a...

byMyCorporation

July 22, 2019

Shark Tank: A Case Study in Patent Protection for Startups

Many startups struggle to determine when to obtain a patent, or whether to obtain one at all. Here, we’ll examine the show, “Shark Tank,” to demonstrate that it is important to first determine the marketability...

byEddie Obissi

August 28, 2018

Why being second to market can make you a winner!

Wal Mart, Kroger, and Costco all have one thing in common that can teach all inventors a great lesson - being "second" to market can make you a winner! I just read an article about...

byJim Debetta

September 4, 2015

5 Tips for Pitching Your Invention to ‘As Seen On TV’ Companies

Do you have an invention that is ready for prime time? Have you ever heard of the Snuggie, Total Gym or Ped Egg? All three were mega hit infomercial products and inventions that generated hundreds...

byRussell Williams

September 3, 2014

4th Annual ‘As Seen On TV’ Pitch Event Returns from InventionHome

InventionHome announces that their popular DRTV Product Summit will return for a 4th consecutive year to the campus of Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA on October 22, 2014. The DRTV (Direct Response Television) Product...

byRussell Williams

June 20, 2014

InventionHome Product Spotlight – “Spin’nStor”

Here comes November! Gone are the lazy days of summer and the relaxing autumn evenings. The holidays are now bearing down, and it is officially “busy” season! Time is truly precious, and that’s one reason...

byRussell Williams

October 31, 2012

Should you exhibit your product at the upcoming National Hardware Show (May 10-12th)?

Should you exhibit your product at the upcoming National Hardware Show (May 10-12th)? If you want exposure to thousands of industry professional looking for new products and the opportunity to learn from industry experts, YES…you...

byRussell Williams

March 24, 2011

Inventor on TV! How She Got on the NBC Today Show

My very dear friend and client Kathy Lancaster, is appearing on TV! The Today Show, specifically, with Kathy Lee Gifford at 10 AM EST with her amazing fashion accessory Kapelli Ear Covers! How did she...

byKim Babjak

December 7, 2010

Invention in the Spotlight – September

INTRODUCING - MAGIC SPICER As autumn approaches, so does the season for savory “comfort foods” and holiday baking. As you begin to pull out those spices from the back of the cupboard, spices like chili...

byRussell Williams

October 5, 2010

Invention In The Spotlight – august (girl in bikini reads book)

No, the invention of the month is not the girl in the bikini; it is the clever floating bookstand she’s using to read in the hot tub! Each month, I like to provide the...

byRussell Williams

August 3, 2010

How to make money….when you’re not busy!

Boy, it sure does sound like that is a silly thing to say? How do you make money when you do not have work? Well, it isn’t easy...but you can do it. My husband lost...

byKim Babjak

April 22, 2009

Ideas floating in the ether

It's grey today in Michigan - someone owes me big for taking away a sunny summer day. In honor of a somewhat dour Sunday, I wanted to share a a somewhat dour (but hopefully moving)...

byJonathan Hudson

August 14, 2005

Philly Cheese Steaks

Some of the greatest entrepreneurial inspirations have centered around food. You've probably heard the story of the ice cream vendor who ran out of cups one day and rolled up a waffle to hold the...

byJoel Welsh

May 13, 2005

Bob Plath invented what?

Do you know who Bob Plath is? Read to the end, and you will! All we have to say to start out is, "Thank You, Bob Plath! You are a savior!!!" Our week-long road trip...

byRich Sloan

March 20, 2005