Invent America - With The Inventor Lady - Rita Crompton

For this week's segment   of Invent America, Michael King and co-host, the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton   discuss "Success at the Tradeshows" with innovation consultant and   product expert Michael Miller. Michael Miller is a recognized leader in   license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market. Miller was   the Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation for 15 years and led   the innovation programs for Danco, LSP, and Hero Pet Brands. He served in the   U.S. Submarine Service for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. BIO: As an   innovation consultant, Michael Miller provides services to Inventors and   Companies who want to have leading edge innovative products. Michael is a   past a Board member and Vice President (11 years) of the United Inventors   Association (UIA) The largest Nonprofit Inventers group in the World. He is   also a past board member (two terms) for Plumbing Manufactures International   (PMI) The trade association for the largest plumbing companies in the world.   Michael has been a featured speaker at the National Hardware show the   International Housewares show and most recently was the featured speaker at   the 2022 Licensing Expo as well as other innovation and inventor events. He   is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative   products to market.  Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady

For this week's segment   of Invent America, Michael King and co-host, the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton   discuss "Success at the Tradeshows" with Dave Fegel, winner of   Retail Choice Award at NHS for Clean Can Solutions. Dave Fegel is a   79-year-old Navy Veteran having worked on every destroyer in the Pacific   Fleet in the early 60's. Fegel is an experienced machinist manufacturing   machine tools, eventually moving on to sales positions, owning a bar and   restaurant owner, interstate transportation, and part time inventor of   various recreational products. Experienced as a machinist manufacturing machine tools, moving on to sales positions, Bar and Restaurant owner, interstate transportation, and part time inventor of various recreational products. Retired from the "full   time" work force in 2005. His invention of Seal -It is a winner of the Retailer Choice Awards at National Hardware Show 2023. Provides a storage solution for paint cans.  www.cleancansolutions.com Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc

For this week's segment   of Invent America, Michael King and co-host, the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton   discuss "Success at the Tradeshows" with Steve Boden, inventor of   TV SoundScoopZ, a device to improve TV sound quality. Steve started his first business at 11 years old (sold it when I was 13). "I spent 26 years developing, building and operating my commercial, industrial and residential projects. I've attended Trade shows (CES, SEMA, NHS, etc) since 1995   to keep up on what is new and innovative. I've been involved in   patenting products for the inkjet, TV and medical industry. TV SoundScoopz were the result of hearing an improved sound change after my wife   moved a magazine from under the TV. I borrowed my wifes flexible cutting board, attached it to the TV speakers area, disconnected the sound bar and enjoyed crystal clear TV audio." Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc

Marketing can be the most expensive part of getting a new product to market. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Marketing - What Can a New Inventor Do?" with marketing expert Michael Green. Michael is a veteran in creative services. Working with startups and major corporations My Creative Partners can help you with your Marketing and creative services. Marketing can be a great way to get your product visibility but doesn't have to be expensive. There are low cost ways and necessary ways to reach the market through social media and having a web presence. My Creative Partners (A Sphere LLC Company) can help. www.MyCreativePartners.com contact me today 720-281-9293 or mike@sphere-llc.com also check out www.realestatebysphere.com for more marketing services. Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc

Marketing can be the most expensive part of getting a new product to market. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Marketing - What Can a New Inventor Do?" with   Guillermo Rivera, inventor of Dynamic Framer, wall framing made easy with the accuracy of a contractor at 60% of the cost. https://www.dynamicframer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DynamicFramer https://twitter.com/DynamicFramer https://www.instagram.com/dynamicframer/ https://www.pinterest.com/dynamicframer/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamic-framer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnziAZqs_y-pkFXbuPkZpCA Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com

Marketing can be the most expensive part of getting a new   product to market. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King   and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Marketing - What   Can a New Inventor Do?" with Jay Calhoun, inventor of The Finger Level, a convenient and portable small level held with a single finger or thumb. Jay is a Machinist, engineer, inventor. Owner of Madman Design & Consulting in Luck, WI. On a daily mission to create ways to make life easier. http://www.madmandc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MadmanDesignsSigns https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-calhoun-6a957273 Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton welcome inventor Robin Benas,  to discuss "National Hardware Show: More Than JUST Tools". Robin Benas is the inventor of Bundle Buds, making it easy to tighten rope and secure it in place without messing with knots.  Presently Engineering Manager of an electronics manufacturing company located in Georgia.  Robin started out as a design engineer and quality manager for military-grade components in 1968. (Started young.) I've been in engineering, electrical and mechanical, for about 54 years.  I have   two patents. I am married with two children.  My interests are inventing (duh!), archery, golf and fitness. https://www.inventorlady.com/products/bundle-buds-product/ Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc

Invent America, Michael King and co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton   welcome inventors Alex and Haviva Shane to discuss "National Hardware   Show: More Than JUST Tools". The Shanes are the inventors of the   FaucetPal, a retrofit water saving device that provides ease of use of the   faucet while helping to save precious fresh water resources. BIO: Alex Shane   is the inventor of the FaucetPal, a retrofit water saving device that   provides ease of use of the faucet while helping to save precious fresh water   resources.  Alex worked as a mechanical designer/field engineer, and has   always had a passion for the ocean and sailing.  In his life as a   sailor, part time living on a sailboat, Alex became acutely aware of the need   to conserve water, which led to the development of the FaucetPal. Haviva   Shane is Alex's daughter, and has helped him on his journey to bring the   FaucetPal to the marketplace. Haviva shares Alex's passion for the   environment, conservation and sailing. https://faucetpal.com https://www.facebook.com/CleverWaterLever https://twitter.com/Faucet_Pal https://www.instagram.com/faucet_pal/ Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady

 For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and   co-host The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton welcome innovation consultant   Michael Miller to discuss "National Hardware Show: More Than JUST   Tools". As an innovation consultant, Michael Miller provides services to   inventors and companies who want to have leading edge innovative products. He   is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative   products to market, and most recently was the featured speaker at the 2022   Licensing Expo. Michael is a past a board member and Vice President of the   United Inventors Association (UIA), and a past board member for Plumbing   Manufactures International (PMI). Michael was the Director of Product   Partnerships for NCH Corporation for 15 years and led the innovation programs   for Danco, LSP, and Hero Pet Brands. He served in the U.S. Submarine Service   for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer.  As an innovation consultant, Michael Miller provides services to Inventors and Companies who want to have leading edge innovative products. Michael is a   past a Board member and Vice President (11 years) of the United Inventors Association (UIA) The largest Nonprofit Inventers group in the World. He is   also a past board member (two terms) for Plumbing Manufactures International (PMI) The trade association for the largest plumbing companies in the world.   Michael has been a featured speaker at the National Hardware show the International Housewares show and most recently was the featured speaker at the 2022 Licensing Expo as well as other innovation and inventor events. He is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market.  Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://bit.ly/GCNAffiliates Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://bit.ly/BeOnInventAmerica There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://bit.ly/BecomeaSponsorofInventAmerica WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://spoti.fi/3E6lRQc Rita has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More at www.Inventamerica.info and catch episodes and podcasts. For help getting your product to market contact her at www.theinventorlady.com

For this week's segment of Invent America, "Cold Weather Inventions," Michael King and the Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton welcome innovation consultant Michael Miller. As an innovation consultant, Michael Miller provides services to inventors and companies who want to have leading edge innovative products. He is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market, and most recently was the featured speaker at the 2022 Licensing Expo. Michael is a past a board member and Vice President of the United Inventors Association (UIA), and a past board member for Plumbing Manufactures International (PMI). Michael was the Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation for 15 years and led the innovation programs for Danco, LSP, and Hero Pet Brands. He served in the U.S. Submarine Service for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. As an innovation consultant, Michael Miller provides services to Inventors and Companies who want to have leading edge innovative products. Michael is a past a Board member and Vice President (11 years) of the United Inventors Association (UIA) The largest Nonprofit Inventers group in the World. He is also a past board member (two terms) for Plumbing Manufactures International (PMI) The trade association for the largest plumbing companies in the world. Michael has been a featured speaker at the National Hardware show the International Housewares show and most recently was the featured speaker at the 2022 Licensing Expo as well as other innovation and inventor events. He is a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market. Major Customers include: Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, True Value, Menards, KB Homes, ACE, Bed Bath and Beyond, QVC, Amazon, Petco and Petsmart to name a few. Michael was the Director of Product Partnerships for NCH Corporation for 15 years and led the innovation programs for Danco, LSP and Hero Pet Brands prior to NCH he was the head of Research and Development at Andover Healthcare where he led the development of the world's first cohesive elastic bandage with silver antimicrobial foam and other innovative bandages and was the Field Service and Training Manager for FEI Company, the leader in Focused Ion beam technology. He served in the U.S. Submarine Service for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer, where he served on nuclear powered submarines. He completed his service as the Research and Development Chief at Submarine Development Squadron 12 where he led R/D projects and training on 15 different US Submarines and one submarine from the Royal Netherlands Navy. Michael holds a BA in Business Administration from Hesser College Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and the   Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Cold Weather Inventions" with   Ted Butterworth, the inventor of the Bafflecap. Ted started a sprinkler   business in 1991, and has over 40 years in the industry. He has designed and   installed sprinkler systems from one zone to high-end residential with over   100 zones, commercial buildings, schools and athletic fields, and   streetscapes for municipalities in which he helps with proper specs for the   installation. At 80% service now and needing to find a way to drain the   inside pipe of a sprinkler system, he invented “The Bafflecap” out of   household products.  I started my   sprinkler business in 1991, and have over 40 years in the industry. I   have designed and installed sprinkler systems from one zone to high end   residential with over 100 zones, commercial buildings, schools and   athletic fields, and streetscapes for municipalities in which I help   them with proper spects for the installation.  We do 80%   service now and had to find a way to drain the inside pipe of a   sprinkler system, I made The Bafflecap out of household products for   many years, numerous prototypes, and found one that exceeded my expectations.   It vented the bottle perfectly and wanted to share this idea with   everyone. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady

 For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and the   Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton discuss "Cold Weather Inventions" with   Jeff Gerhart, the inventor of the Skweeg-lt. Jeff has spent has 42 years in   the IT industry working for companies including TRW, Silicon Graphics, IBM,   and Hewlett Packard. During his career, he has supported various federal   government and commercial entities in the areas of high performance   computing, digital video applications, entertainment, and machine learning. Jeff has spent has 42 years in the IT industry working for companies   including TRW, Silicon Graphics, IBM and Hewlett Packard. During his career,   he has supported various Federal Government and commercial entities in the in   the areas of High Performance Computing, digital video applications,   entertainment and machine learning. Jeff began pursuing his inventing journey   in 2004. Skweeg-It is his first entrée into patents. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

When do you need to use an NDA?  Well first off, an NDA is a non-disclosure agreement.  It means that anyone you speak with about your invention is legally bound to keep it to themselves.  You will need to have a template available to send to anyone you plan to work with, minus your attorney, up until your patent is in Patent Pending status.  If an attorney tells you that you need to worry about NDAs after your patent, then you should get a new attorney, one who understands the process.  Once your patent has issued, your invention is part of the public domain.  And that’s ok, because the patent is your protection.  If your attorney is extremely pushy about it, you should probably find out why he/she doesn’t trust the work they did... Read More at www.inventorlady.com The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com rita@inventorlady.com Rita Crompton 303-910-8889 Invent America Radio Show Available on the GCN Network Invent America is part of the syndicated radio show Home Talk USA which has been broadcasting for over 25 years on more than 200 radio channels across America. We are currently putting together the sponsor partners for Invent America but here is a list of our current Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ And this is an example of our Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ This is the link to Invent America's Radio Affiliate list: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Here is the link for inventors to be on the show: https://www.inventorlady.com/radio-podcast/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify https://anchor.fm/inventorlady

Today and we are discussing our setup to the National Hardware Show and making a last call to anyone and everyone who thinks that they are ready to go. So, Cat, thanks for joining me this afternoon. No problem. So one of the things that we're really excited about this year, there are some new things going on this year at the hardware show.

Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com rita@inventorlady.com Rita Crompton 303-910-8889 Invent America Radio Show Available on the GCN Network Invent America is part of the syndicated radio show Home Talk USA which has been broadcasting  for over 25 years on more than 200 radio channels across America. We are currently putting together the sponsor partners for Invent America but here is a list  of our current Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ And this is an example of our Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ This is the link to Invent America's Radio Affiliate list: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Here is the link for inventors to be on the show: https://www.inventorlady.com/radio-podcast/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify https://anchor.fm/inventorlady

For this   week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton   welcome Ezra Roper with Red Spark Company to discuss "Prototypes: What   is the First Step?" Red Spark Company helps inventors turn their ideas   into products. For more information, please visit: www.redsparkcompany.com.   Born a natural entrepreneur, Roper has always enjoyed pushing boundaries and   thinking outside the box. From his first venture as a middle schooler to the   multiple businesses he owns now, it’s amazing his ability to bring his ideas   to life! Roper is usually the first to jump in and start getting things done,   a quality he attributes to growing up on a ranch, “the best way to get   through a challenge or an opportunity is to roll up the sleeves and go to work”.   If you hear him talking about it, you better believe he is going to back it   up with his tremendous work ethic. Throughout his career, he has focused his   energy on the development of successful businesses and products. The   only thing he loves more than start-ups and early phase companies is his   family.  Born a natural   Entrepreneur,  Ezra has always enjoyed pushing boundaries and thinking   outside the box. From his first venture as a middle schooler to the multiple   businesses he owns now, it’s amazing to watch him bring his ideas to   life!  Ezra is usually   the first to jump in and start getting things done, a quality he attributes   to growing up on a ranch. “the best way to get through a challenge or an   opportunity is to roll up the sleeves and go to work”. If you hear him   talking about it, you better believe he is going to back it up with his   tremendous work ethic. Throughout his career, he has focused his energy   on the development of successful businesses and products. The only thing   Ezra loves more than start-ups and early phase companies is his family. https://www.redsparkcompany.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063963463631 https://twitter.com/RedSparkCompany Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What to Do When You Can't File the Traditional Patent?" with Jonathan David, a registered patent attorney working with independent inventors across the country. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show. Invent America Podcast Available on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vy73vOqvoxtXMyFMAqMhK Invent America Podcast Available on Google Podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jZTY2OTM2NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Invent America Podcast Available on Anchor at: https://anchor.fm/inventorlady Invent America Podcast Available on iHeart Radio at: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-invent-america-with-the-in-104944123/ Invent America Podcast Available on Castbox at: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5220432?country=us Invent America Podcast Available on Stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1040170

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What to Do When You Can't File the Traditional Patent?" with John Bilby. With the mission to make the safest cleaning products available, Bibly formulated GreasGo, a cleaning product made with food products we eat and use every day.  John formed Kleen Enterprises, LLC in 2012.  He wanted a All Purpose Cleaner that was Safe, that would Work, and without harsh Chemicals.  With intense research, he formulated GreasGo, which is made with food products we eat and use every day. With this technology, John has formulated several products for use in other industries. Our Mission is to lake the safest cleaning products available to all. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What to Do When You Can't File the Traditional Patent?" with Andre Roy. Roy invented a way to process forest biomass and developed a special pine soap product, Pinerite.  Soon after his retirement Andre invented a new way to process forest biomass.  This included a method of processing needles and tree limbs using a new machine which he was granted a U.S. patent.  The primary product from this patented machine was a very high quality fertilizer that has important international promise.  This fertilizer has been tested and studied by the Colorado State University of Colorado with very positive results.  During 2012 and 2013 he was asked by CSU to take over the managing responsibilities of the Water and Soil laboratory.   While expanding the possibilities of his new machine, Andre decided to bring to market a special pine soap product he developed.  This product is called Pinerite.  From a modest beginning,  within the time frame of 3 and a half years he has grown the business to a national and now international level.  As you can see Andre is not good at retiring. https://pinerite.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063526871777 Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

While Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, has been attending the National Hardware Show (NHS) for the past 15 years, the 2022 show was Kat Crompton’s first show. The large open floor plan that included rows upon rows of vendor booths was what she expected from a professional tradeshow. But where the NHS deviated from her expectations was in all the opportunities offered to showcase products besides just a booth. The NHS does a great job creating other areas that inventors can capitalize on to get more visibility for their products. Those areas include a Habitat location, the United Inventors Association stage and new product area, a large stage in the backyard area where inventors can give demonstrations or presentations. Invitation-only panels are routinely run where inventors can talk about their journeys to market and participate in question and answer sessions with the audience. Kat had the opportunity to work with several UIA representatives as a new product judge and sit on an advice panel for product pitches. NHS 2022 was also the first time she got to experience being a part of the Inventor Lady’s team and learn what a different opportunity it presents for the inventors attending to go as part of the team. In most cases, when an inventor goes as an individual, getting to participate in the previously mentioned other showcasing areas is hard because he/she is limited to keeping the booth manned. But when you go as part of the IL team, there are always people at the booth to have you back and represent you. That frees up more time to spend networking and participating in other areas of the show. If someone comes by that expresses interest in your product, someone from the IL team is there to offer information on your product, provide your contact info, scan a badge, or get their contact info. You don’t have to worry about missed opportunities for networking or interest. The Inventor Lady booth location has been upped in size and location quality with every year attended. You get to capitalize on a reputation years in the making. We’ve come a long way with our visibility and at the 2023 show we will be right up by the main entrance. Previous attendees have won the Retailer’s Choice Award as well as some others receiving honorable mentions. The IL booth itself is an award winning booth, having previously won the Most Interactive Booth Award. After attending last year, we had one inventor say he received 100,000 hits on his webpage following the show. Simply put, attending as a part of this group will expose you to greater visibility, opportunities for being invited to speak on stage or participate in panels, as well as things not associated with the show like radio interviews and TV interviews. Attending on your own means you will be at square one and faced with the dilemma of how to be in more than one place at a time. Attending with the Inventor Lady offers so much more. We are looking for more inventors to join us at the 2023 show who are in patent pending status and have a sexy proof of concept prototype. If that describes you, please contact us. We are currently working to get our inventors’ products listed on the NHS website so they can capitalize on all the pre-show publicity! Join Us! rita@inventorlady.com 303-910-8889 www.inventorlady.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Meetup Linkedin Soundcloud Tune in to Invent America Every Saturday

The National Hardware Show for 2023 is coming up really fast. It will be held 01/31/23-02/02/23 in Las Vegas. The really exciting thing about the 2023 show is that it won’t just be the National Hardware Show, it will also encompass the National Builders Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show. For those of you wondering why we make such a big deal out of attending a professional tradeshow, the reason is experience has taught me it’s the best bang for your buck when it comes to marketing a product. While attending a professional tradeshow does cost money, it’s a fraction of what you potentially end up paying for professional marketing campaigns to debut a product. There will be a cost, no matter how you end up marketing your idea. But it doesn’t have to cost tens of thousands of dollars to meet the right people and get the right feedback. So other than debuting your product, why else do we recommend a professional tradeshow? It’s a great way to get feedback on your product and determine interest. A professional tradeshow offers more coverage, more visibility and more opportunities to talk to interested parties in a few days than in a year of other marketing options. You get exposed to store owners, buyers and representatives from big box stores. You also get see what other products are in the same industry, get ideas for packaging, and get some price point guidelines. There is so much to learn and gain knowledge about in just a few days. That’s why we say this is the biggest bang for your buck. When you attend a tradeshow, one of the most common questions asked is about your suggested retail price. And if you have an answer, or at least a range, that’s important. For example, let’s say you invent a new type of or improved flashlight. You can go to somewhere like Target and find the flashlight aisle and have a pretty good idea of the range most flashlights fall into. There will of course be some low end items and some higher end, but you can at least garner a target range. The reason this suggested retail price is important is because it helps you figure out what kind of margin you have to work with making a profit. The multiple of five is the easiest way to explain this. Let’s say you decide that your flashlight needs to sell for $20 to be competitive. The store selling it puts the $20 price tag on but they are only willing to buy it from you for $10. That means that a distributor will be looking to sell it to them for $5. So you need to be able to make it, package it, and ship it for $4. After all that, you only have $1 left to cover any marketing you need to do and pay all the service providers who helped you in the process. For a lot of inventors, that’s extremely hard to do. Attending the professional trade show helps you iron out all those details before hand so you know what you’re getting yourself into budget-wise. Another perk of the professional tradeshow is that they do a lot of online advertising in the days leading up to and following a show. For a little more money on your part, you have the opportunity to piggyback off this advertising and get extra exposure for your product. Attendees to these shows vary but you have a much better chance of speaking directly with licensees and store owners at them. Don’t attend the basic consumer shows. You may sell a few of your product at them, but at the professional tradeshow you have the opportunity to sell dozens, or meet people interested in signing a contract to sell thousands. Professional tradeshows are not open to the public. You also don’t want to limit yourself to a regional show, think national so you get as much visibility as possible. You want to focus on tradeshows that are specific to your industry and they exist for every industry imaginable. I’ve gone with an inventor to the National Asphalt Show. It was very well attended by the right people and ended up being very productive for that inventor. We tend to focus on the National Ha

New admin named for the Inventor’s Round Table, an independent organization designed to create a safe and secure place for inventors to go and be able to ask any and all questions they may have pertaining to the process of getting a product to market. The admin will by Kat Crompton. The Inventor’s Round Table (IRT) got its start more than 15 years ago. The idea came from Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, traveling with several older inventors to numerous other meetings in the Denver metro area, who all complained that none of those meetings did things like they “used to”. The solution was obvious, mostly, a new group needed to be started with the ideals that it would never be fee based and it would always have a “round table” feel to it, where questions and discussions could be held. Many groups bring speakers in on a regular basis, but not that many create an environment where inventors can spend the time asking their questions about their specific situation. Sometimes the best advice you can get is from another inventor in the trenches with you. At IRT meetings, service providers are allowed in by invitation only! And any that are allowed to participate have been thoroughly vetted. Most of them we have known and been working with for years. Oftentimes, these service providers give the best advice on what to avoid and what to be wary of when working with others in their fields of expertise. It was an engineer that taught us the value of the different phases of engineering and why each was so important. The initial prototype designed just to give a visualization to an idea (think legos, cardboard, pipe cleaners) is just as valuable as the proof of concept prototype and the manufacturing design. Another benefit of attending regular IRT meetings is that you have the opportunity to learn what steps you need to plan on spending a lot of money on, and which steps are a waste. Inventing does take funds, but you want to be very mindful of how you spend those funds. The IRT meetings are all about discussion. While the meetings originated in the Denver area and eventually started happening in Salt Lake City as well, we have now gone to a virtual platform in order to accommodate as many people as possible. We remind everyone at the start of the meetings that you should be mindful of discussing “too much”, you’ll want to protect your intellectual property after all, but so much can be asked without giving away too many details. For more info checkout http://www.inventorrounftable.com Or visit http://www.inventorsroundtable.org

Video Text- Why Is Joining a Group so Important I’ve been adding on a caveat to all my videos lately about the virtual meetings that are available for everyone to attend. You may be wondering why I take the time to mention this every video- Because there’s immense value in attending meetings that allow you to converse directly with other inventors. We recently launched the Rural America branch of the Inventor’s Round Table. Our group has been around for 12 years and is a gold seal approved group from the United Inventor’s Association. We started as an in person group in the Denver Metro area before growing to other Colorado locations and then a Salt Lake City, UT location. Then the pandemic hit and we got to learn the value of virtual meetings. One good thing I think we can all agree came from the pandemic is the optimization of the virtual meeting platforms. We use google meetups to still host the Colorado and Utah meetings virtually and occasionally in person, but have recently added a Rural America branch so we can offer a venue for people who aren’t close enough to those locations to attend. Sometimes the best information you can get is from the inventor next to you, whether in person, or on a video call. Meetings offer the opportunity to hash it out with others who have been where you are and learn from their mistakes and successes. What worked? What crashed and burned? Inventing is a costly endeavor and there are so many mistakes that can be made, especially early on. Think how much you could benefit from learning from the mistakes of others, potentially saving you dollars? We all learn from asking questions and the inventing process if very fluid in nature, what you learn from one step impacts how you make your next step. And sometimes it’s better to know certain things sooner rather than later when money is involved. Like why it’s a poor decision to file your patent pro se. While you legally can, it can lead to too narrow of parameters for your patent. I worked with a guy several years ago who filed an original patent but with too narrow parameters and worse yet, it didn’t even work! So when he fixed it and tried to file a new patent, his application was denied because it infringed on his original! Nothing but money lost that could potentially have been avoided if he had had the opportunity to talk to other inventors. Dialogue that occurs during a meeting between all who attend helps you learn more and maybe even answers questions you didn’t know you had. Something I’ve learned with experience is that if one person has a question, a lot of other people need that question answered as well. If you live in a large metropolitan area there may be other groups that have regular meetings, you don’t have to attend ours, just make a point to attend somewhere. But if you aren’t in a big city, just hate traffic and dealing with parking, or have small kids that make it hard to get out to things in the evenings, please take the time to look up when the next virtual meeting is occurring and attend. You might be surprised at what these have to offer and what potential mistakes they can help you avoid! Find out about upcoming meetings from the Inventor Lady website: www.inventorlady.com

For this week's segment of Invent America,   Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What is the best use of   limited marketing dollars?" with Dr. Frank Spampinato. Dr. Spampinato   has over 30 years of senior private, public, and academic leadership   experience. He is an expert in federal acquisition/ procurement and   leadership development. His work has focused on reforming processes, building   teams with collaborative skills, and transforming workforce members to fit   Program Management Office workforce skill needs. Frank is also the inventor   of the FireBag, an easy, quick, convenient cleanup for your fire pit. BIO:  Dr. Spampinato has over 30 years of senior   private, public and academic leadership experience. He is expert in federal   acquisition/procurement and leadership development.   His work has   focused on reforming processes, building teams with collaborative skills and   transforming workforce members to fit Program Management Office workforce   skill needs.  Frank is also the inventor of the FireBag, a easy, quick,   convenient cleanup for your fire pit. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

 For this week's segment of Invent America,   Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What is the best use of   limited marketing dollars?" with Debbie McManus. McManus is an Account   Executive with the National Hardware Show. Debbie has been with the company 20 years   and I’m Account Executive with the National Hardware Show selling booth space   and helping to offer value onsite at the show thru advertising. WEBSITE: www.nationalhardwareshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/nationalhardwareshow/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/124168749@N02/sets/ https://instagram.com/nationalhardwareshow/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-hardware-show?trk=biz-companies-cym https://twitter.com/NHS_Show http://www.youtube.com/user/NationalHardwareShow Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What is the best use of limited marketing dollars?" with Dave Fegel. Fegel is a 79-year-old Navy Veteran having worked on every destroyer in the Pacific Fleet in the early 60's, experienced as a machinist manufacturing machine tools, moving on to sales positions, bar and restaurant owner, interstate transportation, and part time inventor of various recreational products. BIO:  Background: 79 year old Navy Veteran having worked on every destroyer in the   Pacific Fleet in the early 60's, experienced as a machinist manufacturing   machine tools, moving on to sales positions, Bar and Restaurant owner,   interstate transportation, and part time inventor of various recreational   products. Retired from the "full time" work force in 2005. www.cleancansolutions.com Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info. Find your local Station to listen to Invent America's Radio: https://www.gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/affiliate-list?show=18 Contact Rita Crompton better known as THE INVENTOR LADY has been helping Inventors with their patent journey for 20 years. When you are looking for honest help in getting your idea to market Rita is the most trusted advisor you need. Learn More in this new Podcast. For help getting your product to market contact her at The Inventor Lady www.theinventorlady.com WATCH ONLINE To see more of the video series visit www.youtube.com/@TheInventorLady Become a sponsor to support Invent America. https://www.inventorlady.com/sponsors/ Interested in being a Sponsor of Home Talk USA Or Invent America? Home Talk USA sponsors http://hometalk.info/partners/ Home Talk Sponsor Page http://hometalk.info/bond-products-inc/ Be a guest on the radio show for more information visit:: https://www.inventorlady.com/registration-page/ There is NO charge for inventors to be on the show.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Morris Newman & Travis Kelley to discuss "The Patent - Why Is It So Important?" Newman is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Advisory Council, assisting the US Patent and Trademark Office administering the patent pro bono legal services program. Kelley holds several patents, and is the founder of JENTRA Door Products - a company that specializes in pre-hung door shipping and installation products. For this   week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton   welcome Morris Newman to discuss "The Patent - Why Is It So   Important?" Newman is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Advisory   Council, assisting the US Patent and Trademark Office administering the   patent pro bono legal services program. For more information, please visit:   www.probonoadvisorycouncil.org. The Pro Bono Advisory Council is a 501(c)(3)   assisting the US Patent and Trademark Office. The Council's 22 non-profit   organizations match under-resourced inventors with top quality volunteer   patent attorneys or patent agents. Morris, a 1975 graduate of the University   of Connecticut, previously had an over 40year federal career, first as a   research economist with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and then as an   agent of the National Labor Relations Board. https://www.probonoadvisorycouncil.org https://soundcloud.com/hometalkmedia/morrisnewman-ia-gcn-ht1011-12032022-hr1-sg3

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Morris Newman & Travis Kelley to discuss "The Patent - Why Is It So Important?" Newman is the Executive Director of the Pro Bono Advisory Council, assisting the US Patent and Trademark Office administering the patent pro bono legal services program. Kelley holds several patents, and is the founder of JENTRA Door Products - a company that specializes in pre-hung door shipping and installation products. For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Travis Kelley to discuss "The Patent - Why Is It So Important?" Kelley holds several patents, and is the founder of JENTRA Door Products - a company that specializes in pre-hung door shipping and installation products. For more information, please visit: jentratools.com. Kelley has over 15 years of experience throughout the door industry and is currently serving Marvin as a factory representative. He holds 2 US utility patents 8,677,636 and 9,482,016 covering door installation and shipping aids. In 2015, he was the Minnesota Small Business Administration's young entrepreneur of the year and was a runner up in the MN Cup. His products have been featured on the DIY network along with industry trade magazines. https://jentratools.com https://facebook.com/jentratools https://twitter.com/jentratools https://www.youtube.com/jentratools https://soundcloud.com/hometalkmedia/traviskelley-ia-gcn-ht1011-12032022-hr1-sg2

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Leo Mazur to discuss "Inventor Groups". Inventor of the Nonmetallic Raintight Hub, Mazur has worked in the electrical contracting business for over 40 years in a wide range of capacities. For more information, please visit: www.inventors-society.net. Having worked in and around the electrical contracting business for over 40 years has given Mr. Mazur a unique insiders’ view of many different manufacturing, commercial, and corporate experiences as well as interaction with consumers from all walks of life. This allows him to view a project from all sides. A lifelong Do-It-Yourselfer, he makes his own prototypes, does his own research, and has written and prosecuted his own patent overcoming a difficult rejection. However, he strongly believes in building a team of experts as a project warrants it. He has invented a number of products, mostly tools, and of course, kitchen utensils. He has a patent on a PVC electrical fitting and had the 2 largest manufacturers interested. Inventor,  Nonmetallic Raintight Hub / Inventors Society http://www.inventors-society.net/ Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

Carmine Denisco has designed, developed, and manufactured many products sold in retail stores, TV shopping channels, online and infomercials - some have gone on to be licensed by major chain stores. Denisco is dedicated to helping inventors correctly navigate the invention and manufacturing process, giving each inventor their best shot at success. EarMark Sourcing is a privately held product development and manufacturing company with one of the largest and fastest growing inventor networks in the world. As leaders in the industry, it is their goal to disrupt the invention industry by re-imaging the development process into the fastest and most cost effective way to monetize an invention. EarMark has consulted with, designed, developed, marketed or manufactured a large number of consumer products in every major category to be sold in retailers around the world. Along with manufacturing in the US, China, Central and South America. President, United Inventors Association https://uiausa.org/ https://www.earmarksourcing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/uiausa https://twitter.com/uiausa https://www.youtube.com/c/UIATV https://www.instagram.com/uia.usa01/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063935356612 Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalkUSA. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

 For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Lexa Gandolfo to discuss "Inventor Groups". Inventor of the Cargo Caddie, Gandolfo is the Co-founder of Open Innovations Group, Executive Director of Invent New England, and an Ambassador for the United Inventors Association. For more information, please visit: acgdesigns.net. Lexa's passion for inventing and helping other inventors is fueled by lessons learned with her product invention, Cargo Caddie. Cargo Caddie is a trunk shelf organizer that nearly doubles usable trunk space for most SUV/CUVs on the market.  Cargo Caddie provides shelf space above the trunk floor for items such as camping and hiking gear, sports equipment, boating and fishing items, folding chairs, backpacks, and more. Cargo Caddie fits nearly every SUV and CUV on the road. She is currently working to license Cargo Caddie, and has begun development on several other consumer products. Lexa is also the co-founder and Principal of Open Innovations Group, LLC (OIG). Additionally, she is the Executive Director of Invent New England, one of the oldest independent organizations in the country dedicated to supporting and educating independent inventors. Finally, Lexa is an Ambassador at the United Inventors Association, the largest 501c3 in the world dedicated to education and advocacy for the independent inventor community. While she advises and consults on various functions within the organization, her current focus with the UIA is on redesign and development of the organization’s website which offers its member community no cost educational materials and access to the industry’s leading events and experts. Prior to her launching the above efforts, Lexa was Principal of 3210 Consulting, a website design and software development company she founded in 2002. She oversaw all business development and acted as the company’s chief business analyst for the company’s 65+ small business clients and over $700,000 in annual revenue. She sold the company after 11 years. Lexa received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and resides in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband, Mike, and their three children. Inventor, Cargo Caddie / Co-founder, Open Innovations Group/ Executive Director, Invent New England/ Ambassador, United Inventors Association. https://acgdesigns.net/ https://www.facebook.com/obviousolutions https://www.youtube.com/user/obvioussolutionsinc https://www.instagram.com/obviousolutions/ https://www.pinterest.com/obvioussolution/ https://www.facebook.com/inventne/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeapetersjr/ https://www.facebook.com/uiausa https://twitter.com/uiausa https://www.youtube.com/c/UIATV https://www.instagram.com/uia.usa01/

Long Form   Description: For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and   co-host Rita Crompton welcome Ezra Roper with Red Spark Company to discuss   "Prototypes: What is the First Step?" Red Spark Company helps   inventors turn their ideas into products. For more information, please visit:   www.redsparkcompany.com. Born a natural entrepreneur, Roper has always   enjoyed pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box. From his first   venture as a middle schooler to the multiple businesses he owns now, it’s   amazing his ability to bring his ideas to life! Roper is usually the first to   jump in and start getting things done, a quality he attributes to growing up   on a ranch, “the best way to get through a challenge or an opportunity is to   roll up the sleeves and go to work”. If you hear him talking about it, you   better believe he is going to back it up with his tremendous work ethic.   Throughout his career, he has focused his energy on the development of   successful businesses and products. The only thing he loves more than   start-ups and early phase companies is his family. Bio: Born a natural   Entrepreneur,  Ezra has always enjoyed pushing boundaries and thinking   outside the box. From his first venture as a middle schooler to the multiple   businesses he owns now, it’s amazing to watch him bring his ideas to   life!  Ezra is usually the first to   jump in and start getting things done, a quality he attributes to growing up   on a ranch. “the best way to get through a challenge or an opportunity is to   roll up the sleeves and go to work”. If you hear him talking about it, you   better believe he is going to back it up with his tremendous work   ethic. Throughout his career, he has focused his energy on the   development of successful businesses and products. The only thing Ezra   loves more than start-ups and early phase companies is his family. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

Long Form Description:   For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita   Crompton welcome Jacob Morrise to discuss "Prototypes: What is the First   Step?" Proprietor of the MicroFold Stroller, Morrise is a mechanical   product designer having dozens of products brought to market. For more   information, please visit www.morriseproducts.com. Jacob Morrise has been a   mechanical product designer since 2006. As a mechanical designer, dozens   of the products he has worked on have gone to market, including doing   most of the mechanical design for the first Ring doorbell. In 2018 he started   his own design firm so he could get his own products out into the   world. As the father of 10 children, he is consistently pushing product   designs to help individuals and families. He is currently working on a small   folding stroller that is less than 1/3 the size of the smallest folding   stroller currently on the market. Bio: Jacob has been a mechanical product designer since 2006.   As a mechanical designer, dozens of the products he has worked on have   gone to market, including doing most of the mechanical design for the   first Ring doorbell. In 2018 he started his own design firm so he could get   his own products out into the world. As   the father of 10 children, he is consistently pushing product designs to help   individuals and families. He is currently working on a small folding stroller   that is less than 1/3 the size of the smallest folding stroller currently on   the market. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Stephen P Souders to discuss "The WHY and HOW of the Inventor Plan". Stephen P Souders is the inventor of "The Cut N Go", a safety tool that is the only emergency seat belt cutter that is locked on, self-enclosed, manually-guided, and child proof. For more information, please visit: www.thecutngo.com. Stephen P Souders: "[...] I graduated with a D average which I always believed stood for dreamer. I have always thought of ideas but this one is the only one that I believe was given to me by God. I was watching TV one morning thinking I was going to have to close my current business when I saw a clip of a policeman walking through the water to save this elderly couple and it hit. I went to my dining room table and drew up the design and logo. This was the first time I ever thought of a logo for one of my ideas. I then went to my computer looked up seatbelt cutters and saw they all looked like glorified envelope cutters. Then I literally stood in my living and said alright God if this is going to work I need some miracles and the very next day they started happening. Here we are over five years later and now it's fantastic and we even now have a first responder’s safety pack and rewards program for them." My name is Stephen Souders I graduated with a D average which I always believed stood for dreamer. I have always thought of ideas but this one is the only one that I believe was given to me by God. I was watching TV one morning thinking I was going to have to close my current business when I saw a clip of a policeman walking through the water to save this elderly couple and it hit. I went to my dining room table and drew up the design and logo. This was the first time I ever thought of a logo for one of my ideas. I then went to my computer looked up seatbelt cutters and saw they all looked like glorified envelope cutters. Then I literally stood in my living and said alright God if this is going to work I need some miracles and the very next day they started happening. Here we are over five years later and now it's fantastic and we even now have a first responder’s safety pack and rewards program for them. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Hans Hartman to discuss "The WHY and HOW of the Inventor Plan". Proprietor of the "The World's Best Ice Cream Scoop," Hartman is a self-taught engineer, studying wind and hydraulic loading, as well as material strengths. For more information, please visit: hartmanmade.com. Hans comes from a large family and gained his work ethic from his father. He has worked on a farm, horse stables, a nursery, in construction, as a teacher, but mostly in entertainment where he owned a production company in Orlando, FL. Hans has a curiosity for how things work, and how to make them better - loves taking two or more unrelated items and marry them into a completely new item. Hans comes from a large family and gained his work ethic from his Father. He has worked on a farm, horse stables, a nursery, in construction, as a teacher and mostly in entertainment, where he owned a production company in Orlando, FL. Hans has a curiosity for how things work, and how to make them better. He loves to create and tinker and is a self-taught engineer, studying wind and hydraulic loading, as well as material strengths. Hans loves to take two or more unrelated items and marry them into a completely new item. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome DeeDee Cobb to discuss "Little Mistakes Can Cost Big Dollars". DeeDee Cobb is a Doctor of Pharmacy and the inventor of BOTA Mail Slot Insulator. Her attention to detail is a must in her trained profession and has an important role in the creation of the mail slot insulator. DeeDee has spent several years on refining a design that is meant to be easy and user friendly. DeeDee and her company BOTA, Inc (Block Out The Air) are dedicated to providing consumers thoughtful, well-designed products, made of high-quality materials, which are meant to last. For more information, please visit: www.blockouttheair.com. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Russell Kramer to discuss "Little Mistakes Can Cost Big Dollars". A lifelong inventor, Russell started inventing as a child. As an adult, he has continued inventing while building his business and industry alliances- joining the inventors association of New England (now a long standing member) and retaining a licensing agent. He has since launched 3 patented and/or patent pending inventions at the National Hardware show. He continued his professional employment to support his invention venture taking positions from 2000 to the present in the energy conservation sector including technical sales in LED lighting, commercial modular office interiors, residential building diagnostics and energy conservation. While targeting potential licensees for his True View blind spot mirror, a number of companies have showed interest in purchasing a finished product. Russell is presently gearing up for a production run of his patented True View for a pre-sales campaign. True view and two of his other inventions relating to pandemic mitigation are slated for exhibit at the 2023 National Hardware Show. A life long inventor, Russell started inventing as a child.  As an adult, he has continued inventing while building his business and industry alliances- joining the inventors association of New England, (now a long standing member) and retaining a licensing agent. He has since launched 3 patented and/or patent pending inventions at the National Hardware show. He continued his professional employment to support his invention venture taking positions from 2000 the present in the energy conservation sector including technical sales in LED lighting, commercial modular office interiors, residential building diagnostics and energy conservation. While targeting potential licensees for his True View blind spot mirror a number companies have showed interest in purchasing a finished product. Russell is presently gearing up for a production run of his patented True View for a pre-sales campaign. True view and two of his other inventions relating to pandemic mitigation are slated for exhibit at the 2023 National Hardware Show. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome DeeDee Cobb to discuss "Little Mistakes Can Cost Big Dollars". DeeDee Cobb is a Doctor of Pharmacy and the inventor of BOTA Mail Slot Insulator. Her attention to detail is a must in her trained profession and has an important role in the creation of the mail slot insulator. DeeDee has spent several years on refining a design that is meant to be easy and user friendly. DeeDee and her company BOTA, Inc (Block Out The Air) are dedicated to providing consumers thoughtful, well-designed products, made of high-quality materials, which are meant to last. DeeDee Cobb is a Doctor of Pharmacy and the inventor of BOTA Mail Slot Insulator.  Her attention to detail is a must in her trained profession and has an important role in the creation of the mail slot insulator. DeeDee has spent several years on refining a design that is meant to be easy and user friendly.  DeeDee and her company BOTA, Inc (Block Out The Air) are dedicated to providing consumers thoughtful, well-designed products, made of high-quality materials, which are meant to last. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome Monica Plewe to discuss 'What's first in inventing? Monica Plewe is a lifelong homemaker and mother of 5 children. She is a free thinker applying ingenuity to common tasks. She enjoys inventing products that make life easier and loves working with people. She sees a problem and enjoys creating a solution. When she is not changing the status quo, she is usually coaching sports, running meetings or spending time with family, including her first grandchild. Bio: Monica Plewe is a lifelong homemaker and mother of 5 children. She is a free thinker applying ingenuity to common tasks. She enjoys inventing products that make life easier and loves working with people. She sees a problem and enjoys creating a solution. When she is not changing the status quo, she is usually coaching sports, running meetings or spending time with family, including her first grandchild. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

 What is First in Inventing For this week's segment of Invent America, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton welcome George Butler to discuss &quote's first in inventing? George Butler is a successful aerospace/mechanical engineer who has worked over the last 35 years for companies such as Rockwell International (Space Shuttle), Hughs Helicopters and McDonnell Douglas (Apache Helicopter), and for Boeing (Phantom Works, classified projects) etc. With over 35,000 hours of CAD design and so many projects that vary from watercraft to helicopters to jets and spacecraft, he has been exposed to a lot of design challenges and has produced 14 patents for my designs both professional and personal. In retirement, Butler started his own business, GB3DesignLLC, where he designs his own creations for making products easier to use and a lot more fun. Bio: George Butler , a successful aerospace/mechanical engineer who has worked over the last 35 years for companies such as Rockwell International (Space Shuttle), Hughs Helicopters and McDonnell Douglas (Apache Helicopter) and for Boeing (Phantom Works, classified projects) etc.  With over 35,000 hours of cad design and so many projects that vary from watercraft to helicopters to jets and spacecraft.  He has been exposed to a lot of design challenges and has produced 14 patents for my designs both professional and personal. Now that I am retired I have my own business GB3DesignLLC where I design my own creations for making products easier to use and a lot more fun. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

The Inventor Lady interviewing inventor Derry Griffin Bio: Derry Griffin, a successful contractor for more than 25 years, has hands on experience in all aspects of the construction business. Over the years he has realized that there are a lack of products that provide contractors’ support and organization during basic construction processes. Since necessity is the mother of invention, he has created and implemented many items that facilitate more efficient and effective working methods promoting solid, quality handiwork, which ultimately increases job profitability. His goal is to alleviate basic frustrations all contractors experience by sharing his knowledge and products. Questions: 1.  Derry, what have you invented? 2.  Do you think of yourself as an inventor? 3.  Tell us a little about your products. 4.  What advice do you have for other new inventors? Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.

Ian Osborn Bio: CEO and Owner of Wild Ideas Light Company.  Ian designed, developed and manufactured items that he invented for all to use for fun and general use.  He likes providing quality products designed to function better than existing products.  Professional Pilot, designed products that increase safety for the general public and holds multiple patents.  He is an outdoors person, father of two Boys and a Grandfather of 3. Email: ian@wildideaslightco.com Questions: 1.  Ian, what have you invented? 2.  When did you consider yourself an inventor? 3.  Tell us a little about your products. 4.  What advice do you have for other new inventors?

Guest: George Peters Bio: George is the President of Invent New England, one of the oldest inventor organizations in the country devoted to education and resources for independent inventors. George’s most successful venture to date has been helping to create KettlePizza with co-founder Al Contarino in 2010. KettlePizza, turns charcoal and gas grills into pizza ovens. KettlePizza products have been sold to people in more than 70 countries. KettlePizza has been a prize on The Price Is Right, showcased on the Today show, Boston's Channel 5 segment Made in Massachusetts, National Hardware Show Best New Product. In 2019, Peters and Contarino were invited to the White House to represent Massachusetts and showcase KettlePizza as one of the country's best ‘Made in America’ products. Title or Show Topic:  Inventor Road Map Questions for George: 1.  How many products have you done and how long has it taken? 2.  What is the most important first step an inventor show know? 3.  Patent or no patent? 4.  What’s the biggest mistake an inventor can make. 5.  What’s the advantage of licensing over becoming a start-up? 6.  With what you know now, would you do it all again.

Michael King welcomes The Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, his new co-host for the upcoming HomeTalkUSA segment "Invent America." Discover what's next in home improvements and explore new products and innovations. Or, have that next great big idea? Learn what it takes to bring your invention to the world. Rita Crompton, known as "The Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "The Inventor Lady." Michael King, known also as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King. Listen to "Invent America" every week on HomeTalkUSA, which airs on Genesis Communications Network ("GCN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes at hometalk.info.