Norm Goldstein, founder and CEO of By Kids For Kids, overseas an operation that works tirelessly to helpl youth commercialize their inventions. Norm, a longtime friend of Inventors Digest, takes to the air tonight (July 30, 2011) as the featured guest on partner Got Invention Radio. You can Listen and chat live with Norm on Got Invention [...]
Archive for June, 2011
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Thursday, June 30th, 2011Origami Master Marries Lasers, Ancient Art
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
By Alison Jacques and Kelly Blinson Innovation is folded in our craniums, with solutions to riddles awaiting release. Origami, the art of paper folding, releases its riddle with shapes that are simple or elegantly complex. Robert J. Lang, a physicist and engineer by trade, applies his puzzle-solving mathematical skills to origami. Lang used his origami [...]
Daniel Lentz, You’re a Season 4 Everyday Edison!
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Please join us in congratulating Daniel Lentz, our fourth Season 4 Everyday Edison!
Growing up in his Virginia home, Daniel noticed an activity that seemed particularly cumbersome when it came to the family pets. It wasn’t until college however, when tasked with a design project that would solve a household problem, where he finally got a chance to create a solution. Realizing his invention was more than just a project, and after a year of working to develop it on his own, Daniel submitted his idea to Edison Nation where it caught the attention of our team. Now as one of our Everyday Edisons Season 4 inventors, not only will Daniel have a chance to see his former college project become a real, viable product, but the world will have chance to follow along as well!
Watch below as Daniel receives the exciting news!
Profiting from OPI (Other People’s Ideas)
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
By Jack Lander We love to think of ourselves as creators of original ideas. Most of the time we are merely tuning in on the concepts of others. But we’re in good company when we reinvent the wheel. Did Edison invent the light bulb? He invented one version of it. Sir Humphrey Davy invented the [...]
Welcome to the U.S. Hall of Wonders
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Once upon a time in America – in the 19th century, actually – the nation convulsed with anxiety about the future. Many worried that the United States was adrift from the vision of the founding fathers. “People were panicked,” says independent museum curator Claire Perry. “There were many editorials, church sermons, poems, pictures and paintings [...]
New Inventions from Inventors
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Every month, Inventors Digest features new inventions from independent inventors in our Under the Radar section. To have your new invention in the magazine, email info@inventorsdigest.com. Put “Radar” in the subject line. Life ‘N Death Surf nut, waterman, author and inventor Dr. Robert Yonover is at it again. Last year, we featured his RescueStreamer [...]
New Industrial Revolution: Edison Nation on CNBC’s “The Call”
Friday, June 24th, 2011In case you missed it, Edison Nation was featured on today’s CNBC The Call as the final installment in their “New Industrial Revolution” series. If you didn’t get a chance to see it this afternoon, be sure to watch below. Not only does the segment provide a great explanation of how EdisonNation.com works, but also gives a fun peek inside EN headquarters! Check it out!
Tradeshows, Trade Associations, Trade Pubs
Friday, June 24th, 2011
By Paul Niemann There are three things every industry has: 1. Trade associations 2. Trade publications 3. Tradeshows or conferences Take advantage of these when lining up distributors and launching your products. If you advertise a new product available for distribution in a certain industry, the best place to advertise is usually in your industry’s [...]
Grill Charms Warms Up Got Invention Radio
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Inventors Digest featured Leslie Haywood’s innovative Grill Charms many moons ago. Now you can hear how far Leslie’s come tonight on our partner web radio station Got Invention Radio. Listen and chat live with Leslie (June 23, 2011), on Got Invention Radio at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST at www.gotinvention.com. Call 877.474.3302 or email your questions to info@gotinvention.com. [...]
Meet the EN Team: Alexa Adams
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Ever wonder who creates those snazzy mailers or ensures the Edison Nation graphics and emails are just right for your viewing pleasure? Meet Alexa Adams!
Q1. What is your position within Edison Nation and what does it entail?
A. I’m the Brand Manager at Edison Nation. I make sure we’re keeping a consistent brand look and feel. I create most of the printed material and also contribute to emails and web graphics.
Q2. What do you enjoy most about working at Edison Nation?
A. I love the atmosphere here. I’ve been here almost 6 years and there’s never been a dull day. We all work hard and have a lot of laughs. It’s just a very upbeat place to be.
Q3. Where are you from?
A. I grew up in Dallas, TX. It’s hot and football is #1. I remember thinking, “wow, look at all these trees everywhere” when I moved to North Carolina. I miss my family terribly, but I love Charlotte.
Q4. What are you likely doing on a Saturday morning?
A. I love quiet Saturday mornings. I like to get up early (ok, my 4 month old gets me up early) and go on a walk with my daughter. Afterwards, my husband, daughter and I go out to a small bagel shop for breakfast.
Q5. What is on your DVR right now?
A. This question is quite devastating. In preparation for my maternity leave and planning for many sleepless nights ahead, I stock-piled my DVR. During a spring storm, a lightening strike fried our cable box and I lost everything. Tear. A few things that WERE on there are: Bones, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights, Flipping Out, Modern Family and any HGTV/DIY show that looks inspirational. Oh—and the last episode of LOST that I could never bring myself to delete!
Stay tuned for next month’s “Meet the EN Team” where you’ll meet the Edison Nation team member we like to refer to as our “Jill of all trades,” Kalpana Patel!