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Re: Inventor Friendly Companies

Peter J. Frank — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:56:41 -0000

Steve, I didn't want to (although I knew, I could, "if I needed") take to much of your "I'm sure very busy time
of year for your unique 'Abilities' well crafted drawings and CAD projects that you do: "So Well" Please let me "run it by yourself', Then possibly announce on your Web-Site, The "Up-date"
Respectfully, Peter
PS~A Touch of 'Natures Innovation' we all could learn from?

Re: Why Companies Fail to Innovate?

M Trisolini Longobardi — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:22:25 -0000

OK wow finally an article that can help me understand even if it only just a bit about the business of the company I work for. I am a designer for a leading manufacture of corded and cordless phones in the market. We understand the home telephones market is shirking year on year by 15%. We assume eventually it will just die ie betamax. Our department try's always to innovate into related markets like baby monitor and home security ect but essentially these are just reskins. Also these markets are already saturated and mature.

1.My question is this: if a company fears to innovate because of the reason that there is "increased cost and too much risk" how can it innovate or remain profitable in a shrinking or mature market.

2.What factors are preventing innovation?3. I know what you might think - it remains profitable by capturing market share but once that is done and it owns the whole market what then?

Re: 10,000 Reasons Not to Get a Patent on Your Invention: What Patent Attorneys Don’t Want You to Know

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:33:02 -0000

You got it! Seems simple right?

Re: 10,000 Reasons Not to Get a Patent on Your Invention: What Patent Attorneys Don’t Want You to Know

Mwduncan76 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:52:58 -0000

A good invention solves a common problem, has mass appeal and demonstrates well: correct?

Re: Invention Spotlight–SnapIt Screw

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:07:47 -0000

Thanks for the info Allen. I won't be able to make it but other readers may be able to attend.

Re: Invention Spotlight–SnapIt Screw

Allen — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:56:30 -0000

Nancy will be speaking at the April 28 meeting of the Inventor Associates of Georgia meeting. If you're in the Atlanta area, please come by to meet and talk with her. Info can be found at gainventors.org.

We're looking forward to you joining us for a day of sharing and learning,

The Members of the IAG (founded in 1976)

Re: Invention Casting Calls

Bob — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:04:01 -0000

check this site and all related names and links with the better business beuro and you will discover they operate under at least 14 different names. I cannot believe they allow unsensored posting of comments!

Re: Invention Casting Calls

Bob — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:01:04 -0000

this site is a scam

Re: How to Get Started with Inventing

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:34:45 -0000

Cool site John. If you ever need CAD help or prototyping please contact me.
http://www.inventionaddict.com...

Re: A Cool Video to Inspire You

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:31:37 -0000

Ernie,

I'm e-mailing you now.

Re: 10,000 Reasons Not to Get a Patent on Your Invention: What Patent Attorneys Don’t Want You to Know

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:30:22 -0000

Happy to help, thanks for commenting on the blog.

Re: Shape Lock Update (aka PolyMorph and Jett Sett Basic)

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:29:46 -0000

Tyler,

Thanks for checking out the blog. It's great to connect with a fellow inventor.

Re: A Cool Video to Inspire You

Ernie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:53:34 -0000

Hi Stephen Bozzone I have several ideas im looking at it can become a very good inventions..if you can contact me...let me know buddy..

Re: How to Get Started with Inventing

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:20:33 -0000

Lots of great blog articles. Looks like we are on similar tracks. I invite you to check out my blog @ http://TheInventionCorner.com. Sharing invention ideas with other inventors is great.

Re: 10,000 Reasons Not to Get a Patent on Your Invention: What Patent Attorneys Don’t Want You to Know

kate marshall — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:00:36 -0000

I'm so glad that I came across this article in my research. It changed my view of the patent process - and I have referenced it in my blog, be in the black* - tips and tricks for the new (& alternative) entrepreneur: http://www.beintheblack-blog.c...

Thank you again!

Re: Shape Lock Update (aka PolyMorph and Jett Sett Basic)

Tyler — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:52:25 -0000

Hey Stephen, I’m glad you like my product. I am the inventor of Jett Basic, Jett Sett, and the tool system that goes with these materials. I originally came up with it as an aid for stone setters and jewelers because I am one. Since then it has morphed through the efforts of people like you into thousands of things. I'm especially happy that some retirement homes have been using it to help folks with various levels of arthritis make custom handles for their everyday things. Custom hair brush grips, tooth brush grips, etc... Thanks for your kind words and keep up the innovation!

J. Tyler Teague
JETT Research

Re: eBook Readers are my New Favorite Invention

Tara — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:52:34 -0000

Thanks Stephen

Re: eBook Readers are my New Favorite Invention

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:07:52 -0000

I found the link: http://appsumo.com/sivers/

Go to the bottom and you can download a podcast, the video and even a transscript.

Re: eBook Readers are my New Favorite Invention

Tara — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:03:37 -0000

Thanks Stephen, I heard one podcast with Derek Sivers, not sure where now it might have been Mixergy I think - it's what made me want the book. I will have to look into the Daniel Pink book too.

Re: Five Steps to Quirky Success

Mark S Singley — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:35:46 -0000

Hi Stephen-
Will do. I'm a marketer and work primarily online now after 25 years on Madison Avenue (many places, many gigs, many clients) and I love that the one thing that I ask folks is "what is the primary rule of marketing?" and they all say "sell sell sell" or some other crap.
I say to them NO! "DON"T SELL WHAT PEOPLE AREN"T BUYING!!"

Plus, the best ideas are often 2+ 2 together. Not reinventing the wheel. I used to know the guy that invented the LEGGS egg, remember that? I didn't get the story first hand from him, but legend had it around the Agency that he was having a fight with a client and he said "why don't you put the darn thing in an egg and call it the leggs egg!

And why, oh why, did it take them 20 years to make a double stuff oreo?
"We need a new product idea (imagine suits and creatives around a conference table) big white pad on an easel and magic markers. Now let's BRAINSTORM.. "

And some intern who is sheepishly sitting in the back says "er ah you could make the filling double?" Then he gets fired because he made his boss look stupid.

And FINALLY! Why did it take them 20 years to make Kentucky Fried Chicken POPems! They probably had focus groups and spent millions in market research to figure out that NOBODY WANTS THE MEAT< WE JUST WANT THE SKIN AND THE COATING!!

Even South Park did the episode where Cartman eats all of the skin off.

And don't get me started on the remake of Rollerball. Sacrilege!

Re: Inventor Friendly Companies

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:09:28 -0000

Absoulutely! My contact info and a NDA form is on the contact/about me page.

Re: eBook Readers are my New Favorite Invention

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:18:39 -0000

It tough to pick one favorite but Sivers really made an impact. He has a podcast available where he talks about some of the key concepts in the book. I will dig it out and post the link.

The other author I really liked is Daniel Pink and the book "A Whole New Mind". Good stuff inventors can apply.

Re: eBook Readers are my New Favorite Invention

Tara — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:02:24 -0000

HI Stephen, Which of the books above are your favourites? I am currently reading "Anything You Want” Derek Sivers, which is on your list which is great so far. I love that his approach is all about creating a business that's first priority is helping people. I have" 4 Hour Body" too, but have only skimmed a chapter at the moment.

Re: Inventor Friendly Companies

Innovaturideas — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:54:39 -0000

Stephen, a may do one further and get directly in-touch with you?(in a week) As long as that is OK on Your End? Peter

Re: Five Steps to Quirky Success

Stephen B | InventionAddict — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:43:50 -0000

Here's a trick. Name the invention with the number 1 or letter A. That way when people sort alphabetically it will be at the top.