Inventors: Page 4
The Fasten-ating History of the Humble Zipper
In which we unzip the up-and-down origins of the little mechanical wonder that keeps your pants from falling down.
How This Man Turned His Passion Into His Profession
A resourceful inventor brings his creative concepts to life.
Protecting an Idea Is Easy. Selling an Idea Is Hard.
I received great advice from my patent attorney after freaking out about one of my big ideas.
The 4 Big Changes to Open Innovation During the Last 4 Years
It's easier than ever before to get your ideas licensed by bigger companies.
8 Myths Technologists Believe That Sink Businesses
Rarely do inventors and product creators possess the business skills necessary to launch a successful startup. That's why they need an effective parter.
Partners Await Inventors Who Need Help Building Prototypes
Universities and the federal government have programs that provide more help than many inventors could otherwise dream of affording.
The Real Reason Companies Are Looking for Your Product Ideas
Open innovation is flourishing because creative people want to work for themselves. It's as simple as that.
The 4 Qualities That Inventors or Entrepreneurs Should Look for in a Partner
Rarely does one person fill both roles. To present an innovative solution to the market and build a profitable business, you need a team.
There's Something Strangely Soothing About This Silly Key Ring on Kickstarter
Irked by the sound of keys clinking together? So is California entrepreneur Vince Ho.
Why This New Filament for 3-D Printers Could Make the Production Process Easier
3D Systems today unveiled a new support filament that dissolves in water as opposed to chemicals.
5 Ways to Get Others to Pull Your Ideas to Market
Constantly pushing your service or product can get tiring. Instead, be smart and find another way.
How Patents Proliferated in the U.S. and Around the Globe (Infographic)
Our nation's advanced patent system is very different the one adopted in 1790.
A Surprising and Unlikely Place to Look for Product Ideas
When you invent with the market in mind, you set yourself up for success.
Inventing a Small Improvement to an Existing Idea Is All It Takes
A simple thing I came up with while doing something I love continued to sell for a decade.