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Join us for our INPEX® 25th Anniversary Show! INPEX, the Invention & New Product Exposition, will be back in 2010 to celebrate 25 years of bringing inventors and industry together under one roof! For a quarter of a century, America's Largest Invention Trade Show has served as a bridge between the invention community and companies interested in new products. Our 25th Anniversary Show will be held June 16-18, 2010 at the new Monroeville Convention Center, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. |
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Pitch Your Invention at the ERA D2C Convention in Las Vegas At the InventHelp-INPEX New Product Showcase at the Electronic Retailing Association's (ERA) D2C Convention in Las Vegas, inventors will get the chance to pitch their products directly to industry marketers. Held at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, September 13 - 15, 2009, the ERA is the only trade show dedicated to direct response retail sales and product development on TV, radio and online. |
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TLC and Kelly Ripa Need Women Inventors for TV Show Many of you may recognize Kelly Ripa from her television roles like Live with Regis and Kelly. For those at us at InventHelp, she's one of our favorite Mothers of Invention. This always chipper mom of three is now turning her attention on today's women and their inventions. Kelly Ripa's Milojo Productions and TLC are partnering on a show that could help women inventors manufacture, market and sell their products on HSN. |
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Inventors Wanted for New ABC Reality Show "Shark Tank" ABC has teamed up with Mark Burnett, producer of the popular television shows Survivor and The Apprentice, for a new series that offers a bailout to struggling entrepreneurs. The network has ordered seven episodes of Burnett's Shark Tank, in which eager entrepreneurs present their business ventures to five multimillionaire tycoons. |
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Bed, Bath & Beyond Seeks Women Inventors Can you imagine what the world would be like without windshield wipers, life rafts and fire escapes? Each of these innovations undoubtedly saved countless lives over the years, and we have women inventors to thank for them. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the first patent granted to a woman, retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond is seeking the next great product idea from women across the nation. |
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Inventor Alert: Google Project Seeks "$10 Million Idea" In honor of its 10th birthday, Google – the mega search-engine and then some – is promising to give $10 million to an inventor or inventors that come up with the best way to help the most people. InventHelp reports on this unique opportunity to use your inventive expertise to make the world a better place. |
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Bubble Wrap® Pops Up with Young Inventors Contest Sealed Air Corporation, the creator of Bubble Wrap, is sponsoring the Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors to encourage students in grades 5–8 to demonstrate ingenuity by creating an invention that incorporates the use of Bubble Wrap cushioning. |
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Whirlpool® Brands Mother of Invention Grant Contest Recognizing that moms are very adept at identifying problems and coming up with everyday solutions, Whirlpool developed the Whirlpool Brand Mother of Invention Grant. Through this grant, Whirlpool hopes to help mom inventors bring their ideas to life. |
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For More Invention News, Check Out Our New Sites! To help keep you updated on the latest news in technology and innovations between newsletters, we've developed two new supplements to our main InventHelp Web site – the Invention & Technology News site and the Invention Girl Blog. |
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Famous Invention Disputes: Davy vs. Stevenson How many times have you watched a commercial for a new toy or a new tool and thought, "That was my idea!"? They say that great minds think alike, so it's no real surprise that simultaneous discovery is very common in the inventing world. Inventors have a knack for recognizing problems and developing solutions, but what happens when two inventors come up with the same solution to the same problem? The answer is, sometimes, a feud. |
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Three Easy Ways to Be a Better Inventor Here at InventHelp®, August is our favorite month because it's host to our favorite celebration: National Inventors Month! As you take time this month to reflect on important inventors and innovations, InventHelp® offers three simple ways to help you to improve your own inventing prowess! |
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A Recap of INPEX® 2007 For the inventing community, INPEX® is a chance to potentially network with fellow inventors, manufacturers and company representatives. This year's INPEX® followed in the tradition of bringing innovators and industry together under one roof. Held June 6-9, 2007, INPEX® featured over a thousand inventions from around the world. This unique environment is designed to help inventors gain exposure and obtain feedback on their ideas. Read more about INPEX® 2007 America's Largest Invention Trade Show |
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Coming Soon...INPEX® 2007! If you have an invention, INPEX® is just around the corner. INPEX® is America's Largest Invention Trade Show, and it offers inventors an opportunity to obtain feedback and attempt to gain exposure for their ideas. The good news is that it's not too late to sign up for INPEX®, the Invention & New Product Exposition. This year's show will be held June 6-9, 2007 at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart, a unique facility located just a short walk from shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Learn more about INPEX® America's Largest Invention Trade Show |
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American Inventor To Hold Auditions For Second Season The machine behind American Idol, Simon Cowell and his producers, are bringing back their ABC primetime reality show, AMERICAN INVENTOR, for a second season. The show will conduct a national search for America's hottest new invention and make one lucky inventor's idea a reality. The AMERICAN INVENTOR judges will conduct open casting calls starting in March in a variety of cities to give inventors a chance to get their voices heard. |
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Year in Review: Popular New Inventions from 2006 2006 was certainly an interesting year in the inventing world. In case you haven't heard, the best invention this year was: You! That's right, You (by way of YouTube) which beat out medical breakthroughs, pioneering technology and gadgets galore. Wondering what other inventions made the list for the year 2006? |
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World Business Review Selects InventHelp® as Invention Industry Expert What do companies like Apple Computer, Inc., Coca-Cola and InventHelp® have in common? They've each been selected as experts and leaders in their respective fields by the television series World Business Review. Hosted by General Norman Schwarzkopf, the weekly series is among the longest running programs utilizing the newsmagazine format. Read more about InventHelp's World Business Review appearance |
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Exhibiting Opportunity for Inventors If you have a housewares product or invention, join INPEX® and display it in the Inventor's Corner at the International Home and Housewares Show, March 11-13, 2007 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsored by INPEX®, Inventor's Corner is a special program for inventors who would like to exhibit at a national trade show. Learn more about exhibiting at the 2007 International Home & Housewares Show |
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Everyday Edisons TV Show Begins Season Two Casting Calls Thomas Edison was possibly one of the greatest inventors of all time. With more than 1,000 invention patents to his credit, Edison transformed the modern world with inventions such as the photograph, incandescent light bulb and talking motion picture. Now, a television program named in his honor is looking to find the next Edison among us! |
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National Inventors Month: Celebrating Great "Everyday" Inventions For those of us involved in the world of inventing, August is a special month – it's National Inventor's Month! We at InventHelp® are excited that this time is set aside to celebrate the achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs, although we feel that 31 days is not nearly long enough to get the job done right! |
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INPEX® 2006 Recap: This Invention Show Was a "Knockout" At one of our largest exhibitor showings, more than 350 inventors from 20 countries around the world came together June 7-10 to exhibit their inventions at INPEX®, America's Largest Invention Trade Show. Presented by InventHelp® and held at the Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart in Pittsburgh, Pa., the show featured innovations ranging from an upside-down Christmas tree, to new power tool and fitness ideas, to a love-detection collar for pets. |
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Black History Month: Celebrating African-American Inventors February is Black History Month. The contributions of Black Americans can be found in all facets of our nation's past, including the field of inventing. Many schoolchildren are familiar with famous 19th- and early 20th-century African-American inventors like George Washington Carver, Elijah McCoy and Madame C.J. Walker. However, most people are unaware of significant contributions by African-Americans in our country's more recent past. |
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INPEX® Exhibitors "Pitch to America" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Each year, the INPEX® publicity staff works diligently to encourage coverage of the show by various media outlets. INPEX® 2005 (held June 8-11 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was no exception, as assorted newspapers, trade magazines, Internet media, and television and radio stations turned out to cover the event. Perhaps the biggest hit with exhibitors this year was The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which gave inventors the chance to present their inventions on a national stage. |
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The Daily Commute: A Hotbed for Innovation? You're late for work and sitting in gridlocked traffic that shows no signs of clearing out anytime soon. Even if you manage to quell the road rage bubbling up inside of you, this isn't exactly the perfect setting for your next visionary idea – or is it? According to the results of the 2005 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index™ survey, more than 20 percent of American adults believe that their most creative thoughts come while traveling in a car. The Invention Index is an annual study measuring Americans' attitudes toward invention and innovation. This year's Index focused on the locations and conditions that best promote innovative thinking. |
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Inventors Reflect on the INPEX® 2005 Experience This past June 8-11 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, InventHelp® held its annual invention trade show, the Invention/New Product Exposition (INPEX®). For the 21st year, America's largest invention trade show provided a forum for inventors and entrepreneurs to exhibit their inventions and attempt to make personal contacts with business representatives. The show floor had a constant buzz as exhibitors sought to demonstrate their inventions, and attendees offered their feedback. Read what inventors are saying about the 2005 Invention Show |
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Mothers of Invention In his 1957 book Inventors and Inventions, C.D. Tuska wrote, "The good Lord intended [women] to be mothers. They produce the inventors and help rear them, and that should be sufficient." Quite obviously, the sadly misguided Tuska never heard of Marion Donovan, Ann Moore, Bette Nesmith Graham or the myriad other women who were equally proficient as mothers and as inventors. From the windshield wiper to the Mars Rover to the first common business language for computers, history is filled with the monumental breakthroughs of these "mothers of invention." |
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Internet Resources for Kid Inventors Surrounded by hundreds of inventions each day, it is no surprise that children have a natural inclination to brainstorm and create. Children's minds work overtime, wondering where their favorite toys come from, what they're made out of, and how they work. Their natural inquisitive nature sparks questions that develop into education and dialogue with their friends, family and educators. Numerous resources exist on the Web to help parents and educators facilitate these conversations, as well as provide opportunities for young inventors to showcase their ideas. |
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Tips For Videotaping Your Invention The dawn of the digital age makes it possible for people to shoot and edit their own home movies. If you have a prototype or model of your invention, you may be considering creating a video to help explain your idea and demonstrate how it works. A video can be a concise, visual way to show exactly what your invention looks like, how it works and how it may help a user. Also, it might be more cost effective to send videotapes to prospective reviewers rather than sending large prototypes. And if you only have one prototype, it may be safer to send a video. You can always create another video, but your prototype may not be easily replaced. By following these tips, you should be able to put together an invention video profile. |
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How to Photograph Your Invention Model or Prototype Photography for most of us is simply a way to preserve family memories. But inventors, too, may find a use for a photograph of their invention. Accordingly, independent inventors can attempt to harness this tool without hiring a professional photographer. Just follow the tips here. Read InventHelp's tips on how to photograph your invention prototype |
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Inventions and the Presidency Ever since George Washington signed the first Bill into law establishing the US patent system, the office of the presidency and the world of inventing have been forever entwined, either directly or indirectly. In this election year, InventHelp® is pleased to share these invention stories and how they relate to our United States presidents. Learn how inventions influenced Washington, Van Buren, Reagan and others |
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Lamberd Brothers Share The Need For Speed InventHelp® clients and past INPEX® exhibitors Robin and Gary Lamberd spent their Labor Day holiday taking part in more than the traditional backyard picnic or barbecue. With Utah's beautiful Newfoundland Mountains as a backdrop, and the Bonneville Salt Flats at their feet, the twosome set out to establish the first ever national land speed record for a stand-up scooter, riding their invention, the "Extreme Scooter." |
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Sloan's Conception of the Corporation "His ideas were so clearly correct that we have forgotten that they were an invention." These are the words Dr. Schein of MIT's Alfred P. Sloan School of Management uses to sum up the contributions of Alfred Sloan. Sometimes inventions that come in the form of ideas are so significant to our society that we actually forget they were invented at one point in time. Alfred Sloan's conception of the modern American corporation is one of these inventions. Before Sloan, people had a totally different concept of the Corporation |
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SBA – Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center is a program of the U.S. Government's Small Business Association that provides assistance to small business owners (and to those thinking about starting a small business) in areas such as business start up, management and growth. |
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Chester Carlson and the Invention of the Photocopier At the age of 12 Chester Carlson told his cousin Roy, "Someday, I'm going to make a great invention." Throughout his life, Carlson would walk from place to place with a notebook in his hand and jot down ideas for changing the world. He was always looking for ways to make life easier for people. Learn how Chester Carlson came to invent the photocopying process |
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Contests for Inventors Did you know there are contests for inventors? Some are geared towards high school students, some are run by corporations and some are sponsored by universities. |
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One Man's Mistake is Another's Inspiration They are probably all over your computer at work. You use them at home to post the shopping list on the fridge, to leave a telephone message where it will be seen, or to flag a page in a catalog. They even come in a software version so you can remind yourself of tasks and appointments right on your computer screen. Have you guessed yet? That's right, we're talking about – Post It® Notes. Art Fry gives his 'Characteristics of Inventors' at INPEX® Inventors University™ |
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Thinking Inside the Box Whoever said "only the stupid criminals get caught" never read Prisoners' Inventions, a book about the indomitable inventive spirit written and illustrated by an inmate named Angelo and put together by Temporary Services, a Chicago art company. |
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Michigan House and Senate Resolutions Encourage Intellectual Property Protection On October 30 and November 5, 2003, respectively, SR 188 and HR 164, entitled "Intellectual Property Protection," were introduced to the Michigan Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor and Michigan House Committee on Commerce. |
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Tips For Inventors Exhibiting at a TradeShow So, you've taken the plunge and decided to exhibit your invention or new product idea at a trade show. What's next? How do you prepare? How can you optimize your time at the show? Here are Ten Tips to help you maximize your experience. |
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InventHelp's Opinion: United States Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act of 2003 On April 3, 2002 Bill H.R. 1561 entitled the "United States Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act of 2003" was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This Bill outlines a schedule of increased patent fees to help fund the USPTO's "Strategic 21st Century Plan." Read InventHelp's opinion on the US Patent Office's Fee Modernization Act of 2003 |
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