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Apr 18, 2009 | 07:43 AM

#21

HarleypsychRN

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From: Abingdon, Maryland

Check the US patent office there must be a ton of info out here on line. Good luck!

Apr 18, 2009 | 08:51 AM

#22

StreetBobJD

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From: Michigan

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Originally Posted by Dawg Rider

I wasn't trying to discourage anybody...just pointing out that going the patent route might not be worth the trouble and expense. IOW-you don't need a patent to build and sell something, and even having a patent won't necessarily keep the wolves away. But they obviously serve a purpose, and in some cases that's the way to go.

Yes, it is a process and you do need to weigh the costs vs. potential profit. A co-worker is just now bringing a product to market after 11 years. It a training device for airplanes so it involved the FAA too. It appears that you need to start with a "good" patent attorney, he will have your answers. "... you don't need a patent to build and sell something...", may end up being the best route. Make a few bucks and let others enjoy it.

Apr 18, 2009 | 10:25 AM

#23

JRK5892

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From: Chicago suburbs (Elgin/Schaumburg)

send the idea to yourself in a certified envelope, and have it notorized... that is what i have done for all my ideas and the products my shop carries and sells... that way if someone else "comes up with the item" i still own it... i have about 15 unopened envelopes in my safe
if it is the insurance you are worried about you can get a 6 month hobby busn liscense... and then if it works out get a simple C class...

what the hell are you building? i want one! show it off man, hell i would be intrested in anything to do wiht my seat!