March 18th, 2010 by
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Jeff Lindsay, a registered U.S. patent agent, is the featured guest tonight on Got Invention Radio, the hit-show presented by Inventors Digest.
Show host Brian Fried and Jeff will explore the roles of patent agents, who can prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications.
The show will clear up a lot of misconceptions about patent agents and patent attorneys. [...]
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March 17th, 2010 by
Marla Ball

Last week we announced that six Edison Nation inventions would debut at the Home and Housewares show in Chicago, and now that our team is back in the office we would like to share a recap with you…
Edison Nation had a fabulous presence in this year’s industry event, which attracts over 60,000 professional attendees and [...]
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March 17th, 2010 by
Marla Ball

With spring training season in full swing, baseball is top-of-mind for players and fans alike of America’s favorite pastime. Since introducing the first pocketed baseball glove in 1920, Rawlings has become synonymous with the institution of American baseball itself. As the Official Baseball and Helmet supplier of Major League Baseball and official baseball and softball of the national High School Federation, Rawlings plays a leading role in manufacturing high-quality sporting goods equipment within baseball and beyond.
Rawlings has partnered with Edison Nation to consider your innovative ideas for baseball and fast-pitch softball training products.
Learn more or submit an idea: http://www.edisonnation.com/live_product_searches/RAW223
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March 17th, 2010 by
Inventors Digest

Bloated compensation can clip the wings of start-ups
By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
I spend a lot of time engaged with start-up companies – and much of that time is spent working to correct things that were set in place when the first round of angel funding occurred.
What follows is a partial list of “sins” [...]
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March 16th, 2010 by
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By Jim DeBetta
It’s that time of year again – consumer product trade show season is in full swing. Just about every type of product that you can imagine is showcased in big trade show halls all over America including toys, electronics, housewares, pet items, clothing, sporting goods – you name it.
For inventors, these shows offer [...]
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March 15th, 2010 by
Marla Ball

For this Name Search challenge, not only will the selected inventor receive $500, but the new name will be written into an episode of Everyday Edisons (Season 3 set to begin airing in May on nationwide PBS affiliates).
Challenge Details: This foldable baking pan features flexible silicone bonding along the corners and edges that allow it to unfold [...]
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March 15th, 2010 by
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Battered Wife Emerges as Self-Fulfilled Inventor
By Alison Jacques
Obtaining a patent isn’t for cowards.
Luckily, Dana Knowles isn’t afraid. When she hit upon her decorative knitted wrist accessories she found herself with a personal project and a mission.
“Years ago I was in an abusive marriage,” Knowles says. “I always say my story began when he put a [...]
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March 12th, 2010 by
Marla Ball

Six independent-inventor driven products showcased at the world’s largest annual home goods and housewares industry marketplace
Each featured innovation originated from the creative spark and ingenuity of one or more Edison Nation members. The Web site, www.EdisonNation.com, boasts a community of nearly 30,000 individuals that have a knack for conceptualizing new products and technologies through their [...]
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March 12th, 2010 by
Inventors Digest

The Kids Game That’s Out to Lunch
Isabella Miller, 9, and Madison Yang, 8, of Illinois know how to impress people in high places.
The two friends participated in the 2009 Chicago Toy and Game Fair Young Inventors Challenge last fall, and were ready when Mike Hirtle, head of Global Product Acquisition for Hasbro, approached their booth.
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March 12th, 2010 by
Inventors Digest

College innovators exhibiting at the upcoming March Madness for the Mind event have created short videos showcasing their amazing inventions. Here’s your chance to cast your vote for your favorite team and help them win $800! PLUS – Save the Planet One Kilowatt at a Time. Check out the Inventors Digest 2010 Collegiate Alt-Energy Challenge
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