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Who Owns Your Great Idea? Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:00PMThat depends. Where did you have it and whom did you brainstorm with?
Taking cues from nature Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:28AMPhoto: Gunter Pauli, director of Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives Foundation in Geneva, is a promoter of biomimicry. ‘I see a whale, I see a six-to-12-volt electric generator that is able to pump 1,000 liters per pulse through more than 108 miles of veins and arteries,’ Paul says.
Moving the Chains: A Weak Link in a Game of Inches Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:09PMDozens of inventions have been patented to improve or abolish the use of chains to measure for first downs in football. Yet the chains stand the test of time, if not distance.
Inventors find inspiration in natural phenomena Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:15AM For some, whale watching is a tourist activity. For Gunter Pauli, it is a source of technological inspiration.
Student inventors impress professor Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 11:56AMSPRINGFIELD - The 100 or so sixth-graders at Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Middle Academy are clearly an inventive lot.
Nigeria: Medical Expert Urges FG to Encourage Inventors, Researchers Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:18AMA primary health care physician and substance abuse rehabilitation expert wants the Federal Government to create an enabling environment that would encourage Nigerian inventors and researchers in their bid to contribute towards global developmental advancements.
Iranian youth bags silver medal in South Korea invention contest Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:04AMIran -S. Korea- Contest A young man from Damghan, Semnan province, won silver medal in South Korea International Inventions Contest. Ali Reza Hakimi participated in the event with a smart software anticipating the sight of crescent moon and compiling Hijra calendar.
IN PUBLIC SERVICE Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 11:00PM□ The Union Baptist AIDS Ministry and an AIDS Care Services member were recently honored by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division, at A World AIDS Day banquet in Durham.
LittleBig problem Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:03AMWhen LittleBigPlanet launched on the PlayStation 3 in late October, it was to be the Next Big Thing. By making incredibly deep and versatile world-creation tools available to its users and allowing those users to instantly share their creations with others, LBP aimed to spark an explosion of grassroots creativity, with thousands – maybe even millions – of amateur players/makers opening their ...
Polyimide Foam Named NASA Commercial Invention of 2007 Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 4:36PMThe 2007 NASA Commercial Invention of the Year is a multi-use foam that insulates for sound, heat and cold with aerospace and down to Earth applications.
Polyimide Foam Named NASA Commercial Invention Of 2007 Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 2:22PMThe 2007 NASA Commercial Invention of the Year - Polyimide Foam - is a multi-use foam that insulates for sound, heat and cold with aerospace and down to Earth applications.
Recognising computer-based invention Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:22PM Anne Christopher, Computing , Thursday 18 December 2008 at 02:00:00 The notion that computer software should be patentable is gaining acceptance, says Anne Christopher In October, the UK Court of Appeal handed down a judgment (Symbian Ltd v Controller General of Patents) opening the way for broader computer software patents in the UK. This decision held that computer software ...
DIY Networks Inventors Competition Heats Up Cool Tools On DIYNetwork.com Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 9:19AM KNOXVILLE, Tenn.----Do you have an innovative invention that will help DIYers get the project done faster, better and cooler? If so, bring your idea to DIYNetwork.com and see what DIY’s expert judges and your fellow inventors have to say about your creation.
What is the best IT invention ever? Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 5:51AMThe mouse turned 40 this week. Many regard it as one of the most significant IT inventions of all time. Computer Weekly has asked visitors to the it-fud-blog to nominate technology they believe has made the biggest impact on the development of IT.
Students show off creative concepts at Invent Iowa writeLink("vid_id=1376&file=inventions08.flv"); Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 5:54AMCEDAR FALLS --- Dominique Kremer knows that the older people get, the greater chance they have of facing physical and mental problems.
Local inventors use algae fuel to win competition Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 2:14PMMarlon Stones and Brent Hasty had always been interested in the science behind finding alternative sources of fuel.
China to lead in patents worldwide Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 9:52AMChina has greatly stepped up its applications for new patents and will pass Japan, the current leader in new patents, by 2012, according to a report released by Thomson Reuters Scientific.
China on path to lead world in new patents Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 12:10AMChina has greatly stepped up its applications for new patents and will pass Japan, the current leader in new patents, by 2012, according to a report released on Wednesday by Thomson Reuters Scientific.
China on path to lead world in new patents -report Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 11:06PM Source: Reuters By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - China has greatly stepped up its applications for new patents and will pass Japan, the current leader in new patents, by 2012 ...
China on path to lead world in new patents -report Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 11:01PMBy Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor
Lenexa seventh-grader in semifinals of national Bubble Wrap competition Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:21PMGive kids a piece of Bubble Wrap and they’ll thoroughly enjoy making loud sounds and shaking the floors of the house as they stomp on the plastic.
Linux, Open Source Get Patent Protection Program Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:08PMThe sponsors hope the program will ultimately promote their goals of greater freedom in the open source community to expand the Linux platform.
Oil firm sidesteps sanctions on Iran Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 2:40AMTEHRAN - In the oil fields of Iran, a 2,000-pound drilling tool shaped like a metal pipe probes deep under the earth for fresh supplies of crude, the lifeblood of one of the most formidable foes of the United States.
Pamphlet helps inventors Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 9:30PMAre you an inventor concerned about protecting a patent? If so, the The Florida Bar Intellectual Property Committee of the Business Law Section has just published a pamphlet called “Intellectual Property,” which covers key issues involving inventions.
Intellectual property as loan collateral pushed Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 12:24PMMANILA, Philippines - Companies should start securing patents for their trademarks, products, manufacturing processes, and designs because these intangibles are assets which can later on be used as collateral for bank loans, intellectual property authorities Wednesday said.
Make a DTV antenna so you won’t miss the rest of Make Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:40PMThe performance artists of Cyclecide build bicycles out of junked parts — including a manual lawnmower — for their bicycle rodeo. Cris Benton takes aerial photos by rigging remote-controlled cameras to handmade kites. Lyn Gomes rides around town in a motorized Barcalounger.
Intellectual Property Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:19AMIn the recent U.S. presidential campaign, Senator Barack Obama proposed giving inventors the option of "gold-plating" their patents — subjecting them to a more rigorous review at the patent office in exchange for an enhanced presumption of validity.
Gap funds and Angels help move UNM technology forward Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:59AMA bit of funding — and lots of business mentoring — is helping University of New Mexico inventors move new technology from lab to market.
GAR Foundation approves $2.2 million in donations Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:56AMGAR Foundation approves $2.2 million in donations
Patent Prowess Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 5:11AMComprehensive data for the past year reveal strong movement in electronic-book technology and new leaders in semiconductor manufacturing and vehicle safety
NewProductHelp.com Designated to Promote Dynamic New Consumer Electronics Concept to Industry Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 10:56AMCharlene W., a California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Lapy Cover product idea to industry. [PR.com - November 26, 2008]
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Marketing Representative for Dynamic New Water Filtration Concept Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:12PMKatherine H., a Washington state-based inventor, is about to see her Greener Earth Filter concept go from just an idea to something much more concrete. The Greener Earth Filter is an innovative and environmentally conscious new product whose unique features enable its users to enjoy a water filter that is much more environmentally friendly than conventional models currently being offered. The ...
NewProductHelp.com Set to Market and Promote New Outdoor Invention Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:07PMMichael W., a Texas-based inventor, has contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Bag Buddy invention for the next 2 years. [PR.com - November 23, 2008]
Lambert & Lambert Licenses New EggShaper(TM) Invention Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:12AM Lambert & Lambert, Inc., a licensing agency that represents inventors with unique and innovative new products, has successfully licensed the EggShaper invention to Bexter7 LLC, a California-based house wares company.
Sealed Air Announces Fifteen Semi-Finalists In Third Annual Bubble Wrap Competition For Young Inventors Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:00AM Fifteen student inventors from around the country are now one pop closer to earning the coveted crown of Top Inventor in the third annual Bubble Wrap® Competition for Young Inventors.
Robot spurs recognition Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 6:19AMA CSU graduate student has been honored by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation for an invention he created as an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
IPO sets up Davao satellite office Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:47AMThe Intellectual Property Philippines Office (IPPO) launched its newest satellite office in the city yesterday in a bid to raise the bar of intellectual property applications among inventors, and small and medium enterprises in Mindanao.
Bill seeks restoration of inventors commission Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:21PMMANILA, Philippines - A pending bill in the House of Representatives seeks to revive the Philippine Inventors Commission to promote, protect and support the welfare of Filipino inventors.
Palomar Medical Technologies and Reliant Technologies Announce Launch of a Fractional Technology Licensing Program Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:00PM Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. and Reliant Technologies, Inc., today announced the formation of a Fractional Technology Open Patent Program to offer licenses in the professional field to key intellectual property in the fractional space.
Reliant Technologies, and Palomar Medical Technologies, Announce Launch of a Fractional Technology Licensing Program Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:00PM Reliant Technologies, Inc. and Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. today announced the formation of a Fractional Technology Open Patent Program to offer licenses in the professional field to key intellectual property in the fractional space.
SME Elects International Body of Distinguished Researchers, Inventors, Business Leaders to its ... Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:00AMIn ceremony held at SME Fall Meeting in Toronto, 6 out of 8 new Fellows accepted medals and lifelong membership into Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Two of them traveled from as far as Taipei, Taiwan and Bremen, Germany, while other attending Fellows hailed from Winnipeg and around U.S. All have been recognized by SME, their peers, and larger manufacturing community as key contributors to ...
Program Title: Ancient Death Machines Telecast date: Sunday, November 9, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:06PMMilitary innovation is consistently at the cutting edge of technological advances. Almost all technology on the planet today owes its origins to inventions driven by one purpose--war.
Tom Standage: The fine art of innovation Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 3:53AMTom Standage: Civilisation is driven by inventions. The trick is deciding how we control them
EU patent board to decide whether to allow software patents Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 6:13AM The European Patent Office Enlarged Board of Appeal will soon be reviewing the legality of software patents in an effort to provide clarity to judges. Read More...
Shanda Receives International Recognition for World Class Innovations and Corporate Social Responsibility Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 10:57AM Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited , or Shanda, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, announced today that it has received the World Intellectual Property Organization Award for Outstanding Inventors.
About Town - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 9:14AMAndrew Welch, a sixth grade student at Marnie Simons elementary School in Hamburg was recently contacted by the Ellen DeGeneres Show in California. The Ellen Show regularly features student inventions and Andrew was asked to submit a video of his invention, the Crappie Catcher.
10 Cool Things to Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:16AMProspective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from. They can check out www.UnleashingIdeas.org for all the details.
10 Cool Things to Do During Global Entrepreneurship Week Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:00AM WASHINGTON----Prospective entrepreneurs of all kinds who want to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week have a growing list of diverse, challenging and motivating events to choose from.
Collegiate Inventors Competition(R) Recognizes Top Student Inventors Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 7:00AM The National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation today announced the 2008 finalists of its Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Inventors battle for top spot at CES Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 9:32AMSometimes striking it rich only takes one good idea. Monday night, a competition involving hundreds of inventors came down to a handful of finalists, each fighting for a top prize of $50,000 and a prime spot at the next Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.