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THREE SPEAKERS for the next Main Event!
At this event we will cover.....
Prototyping, Plastics, Patents, Research, Concept Development and much more.
Next Bay Area Inventors Alliance Main Event
SATURDAY, February 19th, 2011 In Menlo Park, CA
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Prototyping:
Will Smith Shares His Personal Experiences
& Answers Your Questions About Prototyping And Plastics
Will Smith, Inventor & Prototype Expert
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The Product Development Process:
Designing, Managing And Producing Your Invention
Brian Gates, Founder - Design My Idea
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Protection:
So you think you need a patent?
Patent Attorney, Ron Rohde
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REGISTER TO ATTEND
Complete details on attending can be found toward the bottom of this email.
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Will Smith, Inventor & Prototype Expert
Will Smith Will Cover:
- What is plastic?
- What are the basic types of plastic?
o Decorative
o Mechanical
o Utility
- What are the main characteristics of the types of plastics?
- What is plastic fabrication v/s other plastic manufacturing techniques?
- How does plastic fabrication fit into the Inventors’ World?
- Preparing to meet with a plastic fabrication company for your prototype and possible production.
- Your Prototype is finished ---- Now What?
- Will Smith’s personal insight into what the word “Invention” means
and his personal experience in bringing his own products to market.
About Will Smith
Will Smith’s Background and History
- 1976 – Started the ‘Bottled Ocean’ Company (Liquid Wave novelty) and
gained his Plastic experience and knowledge through manufacturing the
‘Bottled Ocean’…Will became known and recognized in the plastic
fabrication and design industry.
- Opened a Plastic Design and Fabrication Firm and was contracted by
various industries; as well as, inventors and private individuals for
plastic design and fabrication.
- Some of the projects specifically for inventors, range from
Surgeons for Operating Room Devices
Products for the Sports Industry
Designs for the Video Industry
Money Slitters
Beauty Industry
Auto Industry
Real Estate Industry
- Will’s own products are centered around the Kaleidoscope and its uses for Art, Entertainment, Education and Learning.
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Brian Gates, Founder - Design My Idea
The Product Development Process:
Designing, Managing And Producing Your Invention
Design My Idea Founder Brian Gates will give you an overview of the product development process and what he has learned through the development of his own invention Corg.
His presentation will take you on a journey through the many pitfalls and hurdles a typical inventor will experience when fully
developing their product. Along the way tips and tricks for avoiding these obstacles will be provided to help you be better prepared for researching, designing, managing and producing your invention.
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Introduction
- Design My Idea
- NventNode
- Brief History
2. The Spark
- Rapid Tooling vs. Rapid Prototype
6. Brand Development
- Brand vs. Function
- Product Packaging
7. Manufacturing
- Finding the right company
8. Licensing & Sales
About Brian Gates
Brian Gates is the founder of Design My Idea, a leading invention development company and the creator of NventNode, a revolutionary invention management software. He is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Computer Graphics Technology specializing in Manufacturing Graphics. This degree combines several different disciplines; graphic design, industrial design and engineering to create an extremely versatile designer.
Since founding Design My Idea, he has helped to develop well over 200 products and secured numerous patents. His unique understanding of the invention development process and the drive to empower the inventor, lead to the creation of a new online software called NventNode. This software allows entrepreneurs and inventors to achieve innovative solutions, compelling designs and efficient development while managing the entire process from the cloud.
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Featured Speaker
Ron Rohde, Patent Attorney
Protection:
So you think you need a patent?
There are many alternative forms of protection you can use to protect your
ideas. You might not need a patent!
Ron will share what these alternative forms of protection are and how you
can use them to protect your ideas.
About Ron Rohde
Ron Rohde is a Patent Attorney in Palo Alto, California. Mr. Rohde specializes in intellectual property law
with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution. Mr. Rohde has
extensive experience in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment
industry, particularly with electron beam lithography, metrology,
semiconductor inspection and review, as well as process control, systems
engineering, systems testing and manufacturing engineering. In
addition, he has experience in construction, publishing, international
trade, and package design.
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Saturday, February 19th, 2010
Menlo Park, California
Tech Shop, which is located at 120 Independence Dr, Menlo Park, CA
94025
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9:15 am - 9:45 am - Check In & Networking session
with fellow inventors and this month's speakers
9:45 am - 10:45 am -Will Smith
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10:45 am - 11:30 am - Ron Rohde
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11:30 am - 12:45 pm - Brian Gates
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12:45 pm - 1:00 pm - Networking
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1:00 pm - Adjourn
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REGISTER TO ATTEND
Not A Member?
Get access to this months meeting and the new membership site by joining!
Complete Details
However, you don't have to attend,
you also have the option of attending and paying as a non-member. You
can just pay for one meeting. If you like it and decide to become a
member, we will refund your entire meeting fee (up to two weeks after
the event). Complete Details
Current Members -
If you are a member who has paid for and has a current membership.
Simply reply to this email with your full name and "Member" in the
subject line.
Like this ......
"Bob Smith - Member"
Make sure to put your name and "Member" in the subject line with nothing else. DO NOT put your RSVP in the body of the email.
We'll check your name against the membership database and have a name tag for you at the door.
LOCATION:
Menlo Park, California
Tech Shop, which is located at 120 Independence Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Inventors Alliance Platinum Sponsors
Tech Shop Sponsors Inventors Alliance By Providing Our Meeting Space. Thanks Tech Shop!
TechShop is a 15,000 square-foot membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make.
inventRight
inventRight is ten step system anyone can use to sell their
ideas. The system is based on successful
inventor Stephen Key experience in licensing over 20 products in many different industries.
inventRight also offers a free radio show, and advice three times a week through it's blog and email newsletter.
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As always, we wish you much success in all your invention related endeavors,
Andrew Krauss
Inventors Alliance President
Educating People With Ideas Since 1993
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