Why didn't I think of this????

[Boomyal]

Re: Why didn't I think of this????

Originally posted by Ralph:<br />I find the idea is about 5% of the equation. The other 95% is making it happen.

I have a customer who invented and patented disposable latex gloves. He tried to sell them in supermarkets without any success. One day, while in college, he was contacted by an individual who was interested in his patent. I don't remember the exact amount he sold the patent for(it was in the hundreds or low thousands). The buyer was 3M! The rest is history. My customer is now retired and did well for himself in the eeeeevil oil industry but his story is a good example of what Ralph stated. The other 95% is marketing.

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: Why didn't I think of this????

Originally posted by ebb:<br />all i learned is that the swiss, french, and spanish people have some pathetic bathrooms

You should see the facilities in Japan...Hope you have good aim

 

[Commander McBraggg]

Re: Why didn't I think of this????

anyone that grew up watching Romper Room remembers those boxcars!<br /><br />and as far as getting it out there, Thomas Alva Edison said it best<br /><br />Genius is one percent inspiration, 99% perspiration<br /><br />and he would know!

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Why didn't I think of this????

MY mother in law was a registered nurse for 30+<br />years dealing with gereatrics. lots of her patients<br />had the oxygen tubes that go around your ears<br />(cannula). long term wear of this caused pressure<br />sores on peoples ears, so she used to make little<br />pads for her patients ears so they were more<br />comfortable. the other nurses were so impressed<br />and one told her; "you should patent it"... she did.<br />right now we are making them by hand and marketing<br />ourselfs to convelscent homes and even have a few<br />sales with the VA... takes a lot of time and effort<br />to get a new project of the ground, but persistance<br />breaks resistance <br /><br />patent attys are not cheap. took a few grand just<br />to get the patent.<br />we'll see what happens in the future.<br /><br /> http://www.marketlaunchers.com/romed.html

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Why didn't I think of this????

She should be trying to cut a deal with a big medical supply company like Baxter.