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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
I've touched on the topic of inventing things that are not related to magic before. But I'm going to ask a more specific question about it here. I hope someone here might be able to shine some light on this issue who has some experience with their own invention.
Imagine you've got an invention. This invention is something that basically takes a number of already existing technology and puts them together for a new use. This invention really will help a lot or people (Myself included). I won't tell you exactly what it is but I'll tell you this much. This will alloy deaf people, such as myself, lead a happier and fuller life. With this invention I'd be able to have a conversation with people in real time without the use of sign language or lip reading. I wouldn't even have to see you to hear what you say. I'd be able to make phone calls. Watch TV and go see a movie in a theater (Without closed captioning). Not only would it help deaf people but it can also be used as a translator for different language. I'm trying not to say to much about exactly what it is and the question I'm about to ask will illustrate why. To make this invention work I need to find the kind of people who know how to make it. In other words I'd have to find the right people (and/or company) and pitch the idea to them. How can I do this yet protect myself from the idea being stolen from me. I could pitch it to a company. They say they don't like it but then go and produce it themselves and leave my name out of it. Would I want to make money off this invention? Of course I would. But at a risk of sounding to emotional about it. The biggest reason I want to get this together is how many people it would effect. I know for a fact that this could change my life. I have a sort of prototype made. What I need to do is make it portable in order to really be useful. So I'd need to find not only the people to make the required technology. But also people to make the required material to construct it. Does anyone have any experience in this matter? I'm just trying to find the best way of going about it and protecting myself. Ron Jaxon |
Daegs Inner circle USA 4291 Posts |
Patent.
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Yea, I though about patent. But my problem is I'd need to have at least a prototype made to get it patented don't I?
Let me explain that because I do have a working prototype in one sense. You see, this will use a computer. I have what I want on my home computer. But the invention will be made into a small device. I know it'll work because the technology is already being used. It's the "Gadget" that the program will run on that I need to have made (And somehow patented). Can something be patented without having a working prototype if you can prove it'll work? I know this will work. Mine does work but I can't carry my computer around with me all the time. I know without knowing exactly what I'm talking about this sounds like I'm just trying to get credit for finding a new use for something that's already out there. But believe me there's more to it then that. Ron Jaxon |
Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5925 Posts |
I believe you can get a patent using only very specific plans, but that only patents exactly what you have drawn. It sounds to me like you don't have the market ready technology which would be a change of such significance that it would require its own patent.
It sounds like you need a legal agreement written up to protect your idea as you present it to potential builders and or designers. Something like a confidentiality agreement but perhaps structured differently. One word: Lawyer. |
Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Yea, I think you understand what I mean Tom and worded it better then I did..
I did some research and one thing I think I need to use is a "Non-Disclosure Agreement". Thanks again. Ron Jaxon |
rossmacrae Inner circle Arlington, Virginia 2475 Posts |
Nothing ... NOTHING ... that you see on TV will help you.
Just a word to the wise but eager. |
Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5925 Posts |
Um, they're showing Nothing on TV?
Jaxon, I think non-disclosure is not the right phrase. I almost wrote that phrase but it isn't right. Confidentiality Agreement might be closer, but I think what you want is different in specific ways which protect your idea. |
Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Thanks everyone.
It's both fortunate and unfortunate that I discovered that something is already out that's very close to my idea. Not exactly the same but close enough that my idea isn't really necessary (Although I'd love to add some of the features I thought up to this). You can see the thing I found that's kind of like my idea at: http://www.icommunicator.com (Watch the video there). Like I said, it put a halt to my idea but it's great that the device is available. Who knows, maybe I can convince them to adding my features to it. The only thing I don't like it the price... Whew!!! Ron Jaxon |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
That's why patent attorneys make so much money. They do the searches. A friend of mine invented a progressive linkage for three carburetors. He took his sketches to a patent attorney. The attorney said, "Nice try. This is over 2000 years old."
And he showed him a drawing from Hero.
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