u/tetrisan

It’s crazy that the mods delete things that they feel are NSFW about a show that is all about NSFW yet perfectly fine for the show. Who defines the W in NSFW anyway? Maybe my Work is okay with the content posted. Why are they policing a boob pic?

magda

I just remembered Tetris Party and you could use the Wii Balance Board as a control. Are there any modern Tetris games based on body motion like using the joypads or camera attachments?

My product requires the use of another product available on the market. Many tool companies sell it with their brand and it’s no longer an IP protected product. How can I trace it back to the actual manufacturer so I can go straight to the source so I can obtain them at a price point that works for my business plan?

Just remember, when you are stuck in the station trying to get to work or home, just take a big deep breath and smell that lavender!

I have a physical prototype now that can be tested by individual users in the industry where the tool is applicable. I have a patent pending and my product is not really complicated and very easy for just about anybody to copy and build, but it does not exist in the market. I want real feedback on the use of this tool, but I am paranoid that someone may steal the idea. I know I can do an NDA, but the type of people that will test my product likely have no idea what an NDA is and I would have a difficult time identifying which individual may have potentially stolen the idea. Any suggestions?

Background:

• I have a product idea that falls into the tool category which would primarily be available at hardware and appliance stores.
• I had InventHelp do a Patent Search and Opinion and they stated they believed this is a novel utility patent and provided prior art. I did not pursue further with InventHelp because I don't trust them based on research and feedback on their success rates and reports of scams. I am not too confident in their claim because if they reject an idea upfront they won't be able lock the customer into significant fees down the road even if it's not a viable product.
• I performed exhaustive and detailed searches using various AI tools which included mock up pictures and diagrams as reference. All of them came back with no results of a similar product and one of them said it was a highly unique product. Again I take this with a grain of salt.
• I created a physical prototype that is functional. The cost of off-the shelf materials total $100 so mass production will bring this down significantly. There are no electronics or need for any power.
• If I were a daily user of this tool for work, I would easily pay $300-$400 to reduce the time, effort and frustration by having this tool available.
• I have submitted this for a provisional utility patent which is in review.

I don't really want to be in the business of manufacturing, marketing, selling, etc. I would prefer sell to an existing tool company like Stanley or TTI who dominate the market and already make tools using similar materials. However I understand that most corporations don't accept submissions due to legal liability.

What are your recommendations to get this to market with as little overhead as possible and generate some passive income?

3 new Popeyes opened in my area where there are already many within a 15 min drive. All in one year and one new construction building closed in 3 months. Are the franchises expanding too much?