While an idea may appear crystal clear in an inventor's mind, others may not always be able to visualize the invention as clearly. This is why a 3-D prototype model can be helpful for inventors trying to explain their ideas to other people. A model gives people a better sense of what an invention would look like and why it would be useful. Most inventors enjoy seeing their ideas in a life-like model.
To assist inventors who have new product ideas, InventHelp® is now offering a 3-D prototype model package. With this service, you'll receive a three-dimensional model of your invention. The steps we use to create these prototypes are detailed below, and you can also watch a video of InventHelp's 3-D Prototype Printing Process.
| Enjoy seeing your idea in life like model | |
| Helps others visualize your invention | |
| Made with durable ABS plastic | |
| Models available in various sizes, features | |
| Submission clients' brochures are marked: "3-D Prototype Model ordered to be available upon request." | |
| Retainable memento of your invention |
You provide us with basic information about your invention idea (size, shape, appearance, etc.) as well as a sketch. If you are a submission client, you've already done this in your Disclosure to InventHelp. Your drawing does not have to be professional quality – it only serves to help convey your idea to our design team.
We will create a professional illustration using the information and the drawing you supplied. Before moving on to the next step, you will have the opportunity to review and approve or make changes to this illustration of your invention. If you are a submission client, this illustration will be provided as part of your submission service.
A 3-D CAD drawing of your idea is prepared based on the illustration you approved. The CAD drawing is basically a digital blueprint that we input into our 3-D printers to construct your invention prototype model.
InventHelp invention prototype models are produced using Dimension™ 3-D Printers. Dimension 3-D Printers employ a patented technology called Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to construct physical models layer by layer from durable acrylnitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic.
Models can be produced in various sizes, and may be designed to include a number of different features or details. Though your prototype model will not be functional, it will provide a reasonably accurate physical representation of your invention.