ORIGINAL: Ron.Daugherty
Thanks Dave!
I have thought of getting a patent, in fact, I've written and filed for a patent on another invention, only to discover that a patent is truely an offensive tool, after someone has already stolen market from your idea. The focal point of any good idea is how well and how fast its marketed. Any good manufacturer is going to engage their own lawyers anyway, if an idea has merit. My appeal in this forum is really for networking with people like you to develope associations that can lead to getting this idea in the right hands to achieve the best marketing possible and hopefully in the hands of consumers that will benefit from its use.
Ron D
Been there-
If you are really genuine - do this:
document, date and record every last iota of your design
then proceed as fast as practical to make a working prototype
Then get financial backing - the money is out there
and share info with no one .
A patent pending is worthwhile and if your idea has merit , your backers will get a good legal arrangement in gear.