Inventor Resources
Here are useful files and links from Issues:
• Level 1, Issue 1 - MISC.
• Level 1, Issue 2 - IDEATE
Google Internet Search
The place to start your search for anything related to your
invention.
Google Catalog Search
Extremely useful tool to search the contents of major print
catalogs out there. Can often find things here you can't
find on the Web.
Rutgers University's Thomas Edison
Archive Project
Repository of Edison's notes from Menlo Park and other
labs. Scanned and searchable. It will be years until the
project is complete, but there is still a lot of remarkable
stuff here.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Type in the word "invention" - See if an invention company
is under investigation for fraud and/or has been fined for
such activity.
NDA Form.doc
Talk smart! Feel free to download and edit our
Non-Disclosure Agreement. A must-have if you're going to be
professional about discussing your inventions. (MSWord
format).
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Click on the image at the left to get this book
on innovation, as mentioned in Issue 2 -
IDEATE.
Fascinating reading on a world-class ideation
firm, IDEO.
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Click on the image at the left to get this great
book we mention in Issue 2 - IDEATE.
It's a super way to ideate and generate more
ideas to develop. Easy reading, nice illustrations
- perfect for those who want to let their mind
relax... and crank out new concepts!
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Miscellaneous Tools and Gadgets
referenced in Issue 2 (click on images):
Sharpies™ Colored Markers 
Red & Black Notebook 
3M™ Easel Pads 25" X 30" 
3M™ Table Top Easel Pads 
2" X 1.5" Post-It™ Pads 
Colored Manilla Folders 
Brother P-Touch™ Labeler 
Plastic Filing Drawer 
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here!
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print the issues. Click on the Adobe link and you'll go to
their site - follow the easy installation instructions and
you'll be all set!
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