Invention Therapy

Reading Time: 5 minutes The thing that separates a real inventor from somebody that has ideas is that an inventor knows how to envision a product by identifying the potential of a market first. They then build products that people will want to use.

Reading Time: 8 minutes So you’re sitting on a great invention. You’ve worked out the kinks, sketched your design, or maybe even made the prototype. Now you’re ready to secure patent protection for your hard work. Before you go down that road, there are

Reading Time: 7 minutes Everything around us is the result of specific manufacturing processes. Automobiles, streets, buildings, smartphones, TVs, kitchen appliances, furniture, food, clothes, and more consist of many smaller parts that make up the finished product. Each of these parts and assemblies relies

Reading Time: 8 minutes Trademarks are often confused with copyrights and patents, and a lot of people can’t tell the difference between them. Here, we will discuss everything about trademarks: what they are, how they are different from patents and copyrights, and about different

Reading Time: 7 minutes Peanut butter spans time, cultures, and countries. Whether it’s served in a dipping sauce for satay, used as a base for African soups or spread onto bread with jelly (or bananas, or honey, or bacon) we can’t get enough. The

Reading Time: 8 minutes “I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men.” That is a quote stated by Nikola Tesla that expresses the selfish commitment sometimes required to succeed as an inventor. The Serbian-American inventor, and

Reading Time: 7 minutes When we talk about patents, there are three main categories: utility, design, and plant patents. Most commonly, we refer to new patents in regards to utility patents, but design patents are also standard for protecting the look and styling in

Reading Time: 8 minutes You have an idea, researched ways to put a plan into action, and have created a product to prove this invention is one that could improve the world for generations to come. You’ve spent hours researching how to file a patent

Reading Time: 8 minutes People all over the world dream one day they will have the perfect invention to change the world. They want to be the next Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, or Caresse Crosby. Maybe the future great American inventor already has

Reading Time: 5 minutes Getting a patent can cost inventors a lot of time and money, and for some, it might be too much of an investment. You may have wondered: what is a poor man’s patent and if it is a cost-effective way

Reading Time: 7 minutes Nowadays, you will see many products or articles marked as “patent pending.” But what does patent pending mean? Understanding this can play an essential role for people who want to patent an idea, thinking that the “patent pending” will protect

Reading Time: 12 minutes Henry Ford was a pioneer of American manufacturing. He founded the Ford Motor Company, designed the Model T car, and was a vital contributor to the adoption of the assembly line. It is probably safe to say that industry and

Reading Time: 6 minutes The following is a list of ideas for inventors who are trying to figure out what to create next. It’s not just about having an invention idea, we must pick products that people will be willing to buy at a

Reading Time: 5 minutes Coming up with the money needed to file a patent or build your invention idea can seem like a difficult task. The fact is that all inventors have this same problem no matter what their financial situation happens to be.

Reading Time: 5 minutes The world is at our fingertips as inventors. In order to offer competitive prices for your products, you will most likely make your invention parts worldwide. We must embrace the computer age and use it to our advantage when it

Reading Time: 7 minutes Whether you are looking to learn how to invent yourself as a person or invent products on your own, changing the way you look at the world can place your life on a whole new path. As inventors, we must

Reading Time: 7 minutes People with a passion for learning and making new discoveries often dream of being able to create something that has an impact on the world in a meaningful way. I created this invention help review as a warning for those

Reading Time: 4 minutes When it comes to picking the best invention software, there are a few basic skills you will need to learn in order to create your prototype and manufacture your product. This invention software will include 3D computer-aided design (CAD) programs,

Reading Time: 5 minutes In order to get your invention idea started, you must first make a few decisions. Decide if you will sell invention as a product to customers or whether you want to tinker with it to have fun. You then should

Reading Time: 6 minutes In order to make a start-up prototype, you first must know your budget. If it is limited, then most of the work will need to be done on the computer and with a written business plan. You will use software

Reading Time: 6 minutes You have a great invention idea and have already figured out that the only way it will be successful is if you can get a prototype made. Building a prototype may seem like an expensive and impossible task, but with

Reading Time: 12 minutes In my shop, there are laser cutters, 3D printers, table saws, and just about every other tool you can imagine. Of all the equipment in our prototyping and manufacturing facility, none has been more useful than our CNC router. When

Reading Time: 6 minutes Most of us give up on our dreams of inventing something because it seems too challenging. Maybe we lack the skills needed to build a prototype or fear that we may fail. Whatever your reason, it’s just an excuse not

Reading Time: 11 minutes Every child is creative and has a dream of becoming the hero who invents the next cure for cancer or a new form of green energy. Some children may want to invent a new musical instrument or send astronauts to

Reading Time: 7 minutes The process of invention is talked about everywhere, but how many people actually know what an invention is? To understand how to invent something new, we must first answer this vital question. Our definition of an inventor and their inventions

Reading Time: 8 minutes At some point, your child is more than likely going to turn to you for ideas on what they can do for projects they need for school. Here are some easy invention ideas for your kids’ school projects. Let’s say

Reading Time: 4 minutes The thing that separates a real inventor from somebody that has ideas is that an inventor knows how to identify market potential and then build products that will want to use. We all have ideas that we think are the

Reading Time: 8 minutes John Kay and his Flying Shuttle was an innovation of the eighteenth century that sped up the process of weaving fabrics significantly. The flying shuttle would also prove to be a significant influence on the social development of the world

Reading Time: 5 minutes Here at Invention Therapy, we teach you that the only way to make money with your invention is to build the product and sell it yourself. You may not agree with our list of the best places to submit an

Reading Time: 6 minutes Marketing your product in order to generate sales can be one of the most challenging aspects of being an inventor. It is also the most rewarding part of the job because it is how you validate the success of your

Reading Time: 9 minutes Coming up with ideas is the easiest part of being an inventor. Finding inspiration for building products that you can sell is a completely different story. The 12 steps of invention was written to give you the real steps that

Reading Time: 7 minutes Number twelve might surprise you. These twelve ways to get money for your invention ideas are ranked from the easiest and fastest ways to the most difficult and more unlikely. Your own bank account. Money earned working your regular job.

Reading Time: 9 minutes Here is a list of the top twenty five mistakes that I made as a first time inventor. They are in no particular order but should offer you insight into what to expect on your journey as you turn your

Reading Time: 5 minutes In short, you are going to use many different types of software to design your invention in the virtual world. You can then take those designs and output them to 3D printers, laser cutters and other cool tools. At this

Reading Time: 5 minutes This is one of the most common questions I get asked. Even as a seasoned inventor, it can be hard to dream up new ideas for my next invention. Knowing what products will be popular or if they can be

Reading Time: 6 minutes Ah, the age-old question of how to make money when you don’t have any. Fear not, because no matter how successful you are as an inventor, you will always be asking yourself: how do I get money to build my

Reading Time: 5 minutes I have talked about this question of how to pitch an idea without it being stolen many times. This is one of those cart before the horse type of questions because if you don’t discuss your idea, how will you