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Product Design, Development, and Patenting

I've conceived and sketched new product ideas and designs for years. I've taken the next steps more recently and prototyped and patented two product concepts in the sporting goods segment for license to manufacturers, with more in the works.

Services Available

  • Market research
  • Product prototyping
  • Patent writing and review

Sample work follows. Contact me if you have product ideas you'd like to take to market.

Products

The Car Cubby is a storage accessory for the Toyota Prius that I took from idea to prototype to product and is available in the marketplace.

Patents

Patent # US61/195,577 for a Car Caddy for the Toyota Prius

Patent # US60/922,171 for an Improved Bicycle Frame Pump Handle

Patent # US60/965,226 for An Improved Basketball Net


Just For Fun

I've long conceived and fashioned small products for personal use. For example, some bookends of wood that resemble books:

 

 

This is a pair of "semi-skins", designed for climbing and touring on skis when the grade isn't too steep. They provide traction while allowing the ski to glide and work just great.

 

I personalized my laptop by applying some cherry veneer.