Episode 49…What Advice Would You Give An Inventor?
In Episode 49, we feature the advice shared by the guest of the Invention Stories Podcast. Since we began the Invention Stories Podcast we’ve either finished the interviews by asking “What advice would you give…or what have you enjoyed most?”
The Invention Stories Podcast was created with one goal in mind…To Help People Invent Smarter. So if you are an inventor, have an idea for an invention, or new to the podcast, we invite you to listen to this podcast. In addition to their answers, I share some of what I remember most about the interviews.
Episode 48…Beth Kuehl and the Great Plate
The Great Plate™ was created when Beth Kuehl tried to find a solution to the problem of teens spilling their snacks.
Episode 47…Bren Smith and Greenwave
Bren Smith is an ocean farmer and Greenwave is fisherman-run organization dedicated to building a new blue-green economy that creates jobs, mitigates climate change and grows healthy food for local communities.
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Jenny Faw…Episode 46…Dibzy, Jenny Faw Designs and What Every Toy Inventor Should Know
Jenny Faw is a product designer with a 20 year track record of creating and producing top selling products for the infant and children’s home furnishings industry…in addition to the gift, tabletop, bath and décor categories.
Levitating Light Bulb…Episode 45…Simon Morris and Flyte
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Simon Morris has been obsessed with making objects float in midair ever since he was a child. He managed to turn a skateboard into a hover board, though as he recalls, “I couldn’t ride on it.” He’s applying that same passion to Flyte Light, a light bulb that relies on electromagnetism to levitate and spin, and on resonant inductive coupling (a technical term for wireless power transmission) to shine.
The Invention Stories Podcast Episode 44…Phillipa James and Breathing Relief
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Laurie’s daughter Phillipa was inspired by the effectiveness of her father’s invention, the Breathing Relief. When Laurie passed away, Phillipa continued her fathers vision of helping those with breathing/snoring issues lead a happier, healthier life.
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Episode 43…James Edwards, the Inventors Project and the Congressional Expo
James Edwards, CEO of ELITE Strategic Services advises companies, associations, and organizations on intellectual property and other policy and business matters.
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One Million Dollars…Leslie Adami and Shoe In …Episode 42
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Leslie Adami invented the Shoe In. She never sold a single unit. Leslie Adami sold her patent to a sold to a large mid-western industrial boot/shoe company for One Million Dollars.
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Colin Grussing, RootSuit and 52businesses…Episode 41
Colin Grussing is nationally recognized as an entrepreneurial whiz with appearances on NBC’s Shark Tank, Fox and Friends and Fox Business News. He has launched 5 successful startups and has made several strategic real estate investments.
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Immersive Reality…Episode 40…Chandra Devam and Aris MD
Aris MD an immersive reality company that utilizes virtual and augmented reality technology to enhance surgery, avoid complications, and save lives. They are using diagnostic images (MRI, CT, Xray, Ultrasound) and overlaying them over the patient, during surgery.
Chandra Devam– I would advise they patent it, then build it themselves or find some partners to help build it, then bring it to trade shows to get attention on it!
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Episode 39…Louise White Designer/Inventor at Me First! Designs, Inc.
Freelance Inventor, Louise White been an award-winning Industrial Designer for over eighteen years. She specializes in plush toys, plastic toys, fabrics, and accessories for the infant – teen market.
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Episode 37 and 38…Jerry Bessa and the Fusion 2
Jerry Bessa invented the Fusion 2, the worlds first solar power case that uses the worlds most efficient solar cells to charge your phone quickly!
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Episode 36…Gina Waldhorn, President of Quirky
Gina Waldhorn assumed the role of President of Quirky in March 2017. So her role is to steward the revitalization of the company, and to run the day-to-day operations.
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Episode 35…Guido van Hofwegen and the Nazava Water Filter
Guido van Hofwegen is the co-founder and director of Nazava Water Filters. Their mission is to provide safe and affordable drinking water to everybody everywhere by selling the most affordable and best water purifier system.
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Episode 34…Mehmet Nemo Turker and GlassOuse
So Mehmet Nemo Turker invented Glassouse, an assistive technology device designed for people with disabilities.
Tune Zoo…Episode 33…Debbie Schwartz and the Quirky Plush Toy Challenge
Episode 32…Jesse James Gerken and Huck Hopper
Huck Hopper is a versatile table top party game with a focus on education, motor skills, silly challenges, and fulfilling rewards designed by Jesse James Gerken and his ten year old daughter Ari Jai Gerken.
Jesse James Gerkin- Do as much patent research yourself as possible. Prototype on the cheapest medium possible. Friend Lisa Farmer (trap door colander inventor) on LinkedIn. She is a big help to new inventors.
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Episode 31-32…Igor Basargin and the Calendar Watch
Igor Basargin is the Co-Founder and CEO of What? Watch? In addition, he founded the Incor Alliance Law Office in 2000. And today he heads the international practice and the company’s headquarters in Vienna. Igor has a wide variety of experience accompanied by international corporate transactions and investment, providing advisory services in the construction of foreign holdings, as well as in international trade. Especially relevant, Igor is an expert in labor law.
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Episode 27-29…Our Interview with Louis Foreman
Episode 25 and 26…Elizabeth Crouch and the Cupcake Rack
Liz (Elizabeth) Crouch has invented an easy and affordable way for everyone to be able to easily create a deliciously gorgeous cupcake bouquet.
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Episode 22 – 24…Jeff Woolf and the Morpher Helmet
Jeff Woolf had a severe bicycle accident on the road in Hampstead, London and believes because he wore a helmet, it saved his life. So he performed a survey where he learned the majority of cyclists were riding without helmets. And finally, Jeff designed a helmet that folds flat and more portable and the Morpher Helmet was born.
Episode 20 – 21…Beth Chester and Spray Away Cleaner
Spray Away Cleaner & Stain Remover…
is a new non-toxic germ, mold and mildew killing EVERYTHING cleaner, stain remover, laundry detergent booster, carpet shampoo booster, fabric softener, wrinkle releaser, hand sanitizer and deodorizer in one that will dissolve brake dust and blood stains on contact.
Beth Chester- I would say to be very sure before entering into a contract with a lawyer or company willing to help patent and/or design it. I had two US General Patents that I applied for and was denied on both. That was a HUGE expense of more than $10k. The lawyer I hired for my Trademark, owned the Trademark and was holding it for ransom when it came time to renew it. I had to use him to renew and refile it and it cost me another small fortune; then, I had to hire another lawyer to have it put in my name; costing me more money.
There are companies that go after inventions and charge a lot of money up front and/or a large piece of the pie after the fact whether or not it sells. A friend of mine and I tried to have an app made. It was very costly and we never brought it to market because they could not make it work. I would say tread very slowly and carefully.
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Episode 19…Jamie Sutherland and Sonix
Jamie Sutherland co-founded and launch Canada’s first mobile taxi hailing app TaxiNow that was acquired by FastCab. He was the president of Xero, US where he helped it grow from a market capitalization of 200 million to 2.5 billion. Jamie is now the co-founder and CEO of Sonix, Inc. Transcribing and editing audio and video is painful and Sonix makes it really fast, refreshingly simple and remarkably affordable.
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Episode 17-18…Lisa Crites and the Shower Shirt
The Shower Shirt is a post-surgical, water resistant garment designed to protect chest surgery patients, including mastectomy, hemodialysis, cardiac, lung, hernia, rotator cuff, neuro-stimulation, and external defibrillator patients from water while showering. Lisa Crites designed the Shower Shirt. She is a breast cancer patient who underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy. Forced to resort to a plastic trash bag while showering, Lisa designed the product so that future surgery patients could shower or bathe more safely, and in comfort.
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Episode 15-16…Sam Shames and Embr Wave
Anytime you start feeling too hot or cold, you can activate Embr Wave for an instant shot of thermal relief. Much like a body thermostat, directly cooling or warming the temperature-sensitive skin on your wrist. The Embr Wave immediately recreates the chill of an ice cube on your skin in the summer or the warmth of your hands by the fireplace in the winter.
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Episode 12-14…Nancy Tedeschi and the Snapit Screw
Want to know the story behind the Best Eyeglass Repair Kit? Nancy Tedeschi has invented the Snapit Screw, the easiest and quickest eyeglass repair kit. Simply drop the screw in the hinge, screw it down and snap the end off.
Episode 9-11…Ruth Amos and StairSteady
Ruth Amos invented the StairSteady in her school GCSE course at just 15 years old. So she won, amongst other awards, the prestigious ‘Young Engineer for Great Britain’ for the StairSteady. In 2013, the StairSteady was awarded ‘Best Established Product’ by the British Healthcare Trade Association.
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Episode 7-8..Bryce North and TrapTap
TrapTap is a simple and stylish wireless button that warns you of speed traps, red light cameras, and school zones by flashing different colors. It already knows the location of every red light camera and school zone. The best radar detector relies on its community of users to mark the location of mobile and radar traps.
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Episode 5-6…Jessica Haynes and the Socket Saver
In Episode 5 and 6, we interview Jessica Haynes, inventor of the Socket Saver… An Easy, Safe and Effective Solution for Loose Wall Outlets!
Simply slide the the Socket Saver over the plug at the end of your appliance cord, then insert the plug into the wall. This snug new fit keeps all your appliances working.
Jessica was also our first sponsor of the Invention Stories Podcast.
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Episode 3-4…Spencer Trotter and the Anywhere Fridge
Spencer Trotter has invented the Anywhere Fridge. Solar Refrigerator and Freezers belong Everywhere and the Anywhere Fridge ushers in a revolution of quality and sustainable refrigeration. It is solar powered to charge the built-in battery during the day to last all night, while remaining fully functional during the day. This Solar Refrigerator device is able to sustain functionality on one complete charge for a full night. It can be used indoors and outdoors it has a standard plug-in. The Anywhere Fridge can act as a household and work place refrigerator.
Episode 2…Sister Jenny and Jen-Til Touch
Developed by Sister Jenny to improve the quality of life for people with pain or disability and to improve the comfort of the skin. Focusing on people suffering from eczema, diabetics, wounds that won’t heal, and people with very dry skin. Her complimentary and cosmetic healing creams possess unique features created to soothe and encourage the body to heal naturally.
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Episode 1…Forbes Riley and SpinGym…Episode 1
Forbes Riley shares her insight with inventors and inventions on our inaugural podcast. Before becoming media success, having hosted of more than 150 infomercials and 20 years marketing products on home shopping channels worldwide, Forbes struggled with her own weight, something many of us can relate to and to her father’s unrealized dream of becoming an inventor. Forbes shares how these experiences help shape who she is.
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