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The Ultimate DIY Inventor Success Story!

by Product For Profit

Since founding her company, Sara Blakely has donated more than $10 million dollars, employs 100+ people, has been on Oprah, was featured in a reality show with Sir Richard Branson, and met former President Nelson Mandela!

How did Sara Blakely reach such success? The story goes like this…

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Calling All Kid Inventors: First Lego League Wants You!

by Myra Per-Lee

FirstLego® League (FLL®) is calling for all young inventors between the ages of 9 and 16 (9 and 14 years old in the U.S. and Canada) to compete for the New Global Innovation Award presented by the X Prize Foundation. Kid teams will compete for the opportunity to win a cash reward of $20,000 that would go towards patent and development costs for their new invention.

Could Social Media Currency Replace the Dollar, Euro or Yuan?

Will Social Media Currency Replace the Dollar, Euro or Yuan?

by Ron Callari

When Mark Zuckerberg first launched his Open Graph API at the last Facebook F8 Conference in 2010, it was clear that a paradigm shift was set in motion- one that would revolutionize advertising - but more importantly one that would transform monetary transactions across the Web. But could it possibly replace the dollar, euro or yuan?

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Starting Early: Inventor Gets His First Patent At 15

by Myra Per-Lee

Thirteen when he applied for his first patent, Kansan Zachary Smith just received it at the age of 15. His invention? A sports chair that comes with its own blanket and carrying case that apparently no one had thought of before. Now, with patent in hand, Smith is looking to make the most of it.

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GIMME SHELTER Architects’ Eco-Challenge To Help Our Furry Friends

by Gloria Campos

Do cats deserve eco-friendly homes too? Herb'n Maid and SPACE Architecture & Design thinks so and are hosting an eco-challenge called Gimme Shelter to help city cats. To win contestants have to build an eco-friendly pet home.

Google's Fare Search For Travel Challenged by FairSearch For Travel

by Ron Callari

Google's acquisitions of AdMob Inc. and DoubleClick boosted the search giant's online services while the government held back from challenging its encroachment on competition. But with Google's recent acquisition of ITA Software, online travel agencies (OTAs) are pressuring the US Justice Department to support an anti-trust suit against Google to block the purchase.

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Bringing Your Inventions to Market in 2011!

by Product For Profit

Today I'd like to discuss the topic of Taking Action and bringing your inventions to market in 2011! I have been in contact with many inventors over the last year and it has been a wonderful experience. However, I've noticed patterns in that many of you start moving toward your goals of bringing your inventions to market, and then somehow get stuck along the way.

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Prosthetic Arm Biomimics The Arms Of An Octopus

by T Goodman

Kaylene Kau, a recent graduate from the industrial design department at the University of Washington was challenged by a professor to 'push the boundaries of prosthetic design.' So she did, and here, inspired by the fluid movements of an octopus's arms, is her multi-jointed Prosthetic Arm.

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The Batmobile Inspired Tank: Even In War, Life Imitates Art

by Myra Per-Lee

Yes, of course, inspirations can come from anywhere. But is BAE Systems taking cartoon-mimicry just a little too far with its Batman-inspired tank?

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LAST CALL For HOT IDEAS! Everyday Edisons, Season 4

by Myra Per-Lee

Deadlines are upon us for Everyday Edisons Season 4 submissions. Don't even worry if your idea is not prototyped yet; the online submission can even be sketched out on a napkin!

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Don't Let Saggy Pants Drag You Down: Get Subs™ Control

by Myra Per-Lee

One inventor, Andrew Lewis of Harlem, has come up with a way to keep the eyesore saggies above the butt. It was a trend many of us hoped would go away, but it has actually caught 'on fire' in urban neighborhoods. Saggy pants. The fat workman's 'crack,' so often hyperbolized as the height of grossness, is now considered fashion among school kids and even those in their twenties!

Inventor Creates 'Corsuit' To Provide Swimming Strength & Stability

by Myra Per-Lee

This past January performance body suits were banned from swimming competitions, leaving many competitors spineless... in a way.

Quirky's Socially Developed Power Strip Has "Pivot Power"

by Toby

Your power strip has six power outlets, but strangely, you cannot insert more than three or four power plugs at a time. The outlets are all meant for the standard two or three pronged plug, but as we know there are any number of adapters that depend on electric power, and they take up a lot more room than a regular lamp plug. With 709 inventors contributing, Quirky's Pivot Power creates an elegant solution.

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Confidential Agreements for Inventors

Patent new product idea confidential agreement

by Ron Docie Sr.

When submitting your invention, new product idea, or patent to a manufacturer, getting past the 'non-disclosure' agreement can be a challenge. Learn how these confidentiality agreements can work for you.

Packaging Your Product For Major Retail Success

by Product For Profit

Packaging is essential to your success with Major Retailers. Therefore, it is imperative that you spend more time and effort on packaging! I've seen amazing product concepts not get realized by Major Retailers because of packaging. Truly, packaging can make or break a buyer's decision as to whether they buy your product or not.

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