Breakthrough Prize awards $24 million to 12 scientific researchers.
This is in the WSJ article ... via @WSJ ... By GEORGIA WELLS
Updated Dec. 4, 2016 8:11 p.m. ET
Categories from Genetics to Black holes. Big players from FB to Alphabet/GOOG were on site to promote these awards and recognition.
Very cool.
It is unclear if these prizes are attached to business engines or incubators. However, with that level of notoriety, and the prize money, these winners should be able to move forward with inventions that hold promise of commercialization.
Congrats to all winners.
Showing posts with label invention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label invention. Show all posts
Monday, December 5, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The world's first super light folding electric bike | YikeBike
The world's first super light folding electric bike | YikeBike:
Even cooler than the Segway, and multiple times as functional.
Give a look at this YikeBike. When you see this bike, you will say Yikes!
It is reminisce of the old High Wheeler bikes with the monster wheel in front, and no gears (1-speed). But with a twist.
The question to ask is this new bike a true invention? Is it innovation? Or is it both?
It won the Time Magazine's intention of the year in 2009. Finalist in Nobel's Prize for Sustainability.
Part of that question might be answered by how many patents the technology harbors.
The main international PCT patent (2008-2009) has been filed in about 8 countries and does not appear to be issued. There are other interesting patent technologies integrated into the design. Here's the main patent WO2010007516A1 from the EPO.
It seems like a great alternative to the idea of our usual approach to jump into our SUV and drive a few streets to work or for a latte -- 180 pound person being transported by a 2,000 vehicle using a 300-400 horse power motor.
This idea seems to solve several problems with the bike as a mode of transportation, some problems that we never really knew we had.
When you look at the product, you will wonder where the motor and the batteries hide.
How does it keep from falling over in 3 different directions?
What is a "farthing" and how can it possibly be considered a great selling point? Even if you call it a "mini-farthing". Do we really need a secondary axis, orthogonal to the primary axis?
Can you take your YikeBike on your man bike (Harley) without being called out for having a "girlie-man bike"?
Where can you get a YikeBike? Apparently, they have free international shipping.
YikeBike comes with "the freedom to park wherever I DAMN please!"
Will people say, "Wow", "Cool" and "hip", or will they say:
"Yikes!"???
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Even cooler than the Segway, and multiple times as functional.
Give a look at this YikeBike. When you see this bike, you will say Yikes!
It is reminisce of the old High Wheeler bikes with the monster wheel in front, and no gears (1-speed). But with a twist.
The question to ask is this new bike a true invention? Is it innovation? Or is it both?
It won the Time Magazine's intention of the year in 2009. Finalist in Nobel's Prize for Sustainability.
Part of that question might be answered by how many patents the technology harbors.
The main international PCT patent (2008-2009) has been filed in about 8 countries and does not appear to be issued. There are other interesting patent technologies integrated into the design. Here's the main patent WO2010007516A1 from the EPO.
It seems like a great alternative to the idea of our usual approach to jump into our SUV and drive a few streets to work or for a latte -- 180 pound person being transported by a 2,000 vehicle using a 300-400 horse power motor.
This idea seems to solve several problems with the bike as a mode of transportation, some problems that we never really knew we had.
When you look at the product, you will wonder where the motor and the batteries hide.
How does it keep from falling over in 3 different directions?
What is a "farthing" and how can it possibly be considered a great selling point? Even if you call it a "mini-farthing". Do we really need a secondary axis, orthogonal to the primary axis?
Can you take your YikeBike on your man bike (Harley) without being called out for having a "girlie-man bike"?
Where can you get a YikeBike? Apparently, they have free international shipping.
YikeBike comes with "the freedom to park wherever I DAMN please!"
Will people say, "Wow", "Cool" and "hip", or will they say:
"Yikes!"???
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispensing System on CNN - YouTube
Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispensing System on CNN - YouTube:
Bottoms up! This is an invention that changes the way you think -- I mean drink!
And then combine that with promotionals that can be sold with each cup (designer magnet). Great for brand building for those people who are contemplating the bottom of their cups.
The fastest beer in the world. The most consistent pour.
This could make the absolute perfect black-n-tan too.
CHEERS!
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Bottoms up! This is an invention that changes the way you think -- I mean drink!
And then combine that with promotionals that can be sold with each cup (designer magnet). Great for brand building for those people who are contemplating the bottom of their cups.
The fastest beer in the world. The most consistent pour.
This could make the absolute perfect black-n-tan too.
CHEERS!
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Sunday, May 17, 2015
Intel science winners... cool inventions... and patents
Meet the teen who just won $75,000 for inventing a system to keep germs from spreading on airplanes http://wapo.st/1d3L2Eo
Wang, the young winner, created a way to give everyone on an airplane their own space, with kind of air walls around them.
His simulation shows a 55 times reduction in the air transmittable diseases. The retrofit for an existing airplane? It takes one evening and cost a whopping $1000! With the reduction in sick time, the airlines will make it back from employees in one single trip.
And what does Wang want to do when he grows up? He wants to go to college and study engineering and business!
Monday, June 16, 2014
WSJ. Eveything that can be invented, has been.
Economists Debate Whether Technology Will Save the World. WSJ article.
It's true. Everything that could be invented, has been. Right?
Well, there's the 11 inventions posted last week. And there is 3d printing, all the applications of nanotechnology...
I'm anxious to see what happens with the death of the computer chip, as we hit the limits of silicon... The next generation of computing should be very interesting. With that type of power at your fingertips, the nature of computing as we know it will change?
Robots?
There are all the applications of sustainability, moving most of us, if not all of us, to a zero footprint world.
One thing that is interesting is the ability to actually apply the masses of knowledge that has been accumulated, but not integrated and applied over time. The best application of the best technology, as and when needed...
Possibilities are endless, literally.
It's true. Everything that could be invented, has been. Right?
Well, there's the 11 inventions posted last week. And there is 3d printing, all the applications of nanotechnology...
I'm anxious to see what happens with the death of the computer chip, as we hit the limits of silicon... The next generation of computing should be very interesting. With that type of power at your fingertips, the nature of computing as we know it will change?
Robots?
There are all the applications of sustainability, moving most of us, if not all of us, to a zero footprint world.
One thing that is interesting is the ability to actually apply the masses of knowledge that has been accumulated, but not integrated and applied over time. The best application of the best technology, as and when needed...
Possibilities are endless, literally.
Friday, June 13, 2014
BioLite BaseCamp Stove | Turn Fire into Electricity by BioLite — Kickstarter
BioLite BaseCamp Stove | Turn Fire into Electricity by BioLite — Kickstarter:
I love it. But only 62 hours to get in on the KickStarter offer. They are at twice goal with $800k+ and 3,000 backers.
Yes, it was DARK in Miami, when Hurricane Andrew came through South Miami/Homestead on August 24, 1992. Well, afterwards really. It would be weeks before most of us would get power. So bar-b-q grilling was the norm. That was not quite as much fun after a week or two without baths and without air conditioning. Little or no ice and warm drinks. Muggy and humid.
You did want to cook, obviously, but all the heat from the grill was the last thing we needed.
But a really cool cooking stove popped up in New York. A tiny stove the burned wood (or charcoal) and produced focused head for cooking. No need to cook the cook too.
This technology works wonders in countries where there is little or no electricity, and wood is often scarce, and the smoke from open cooking causes some of the world's worst health issues (probably only exceeded by water/sanitation).
You gotta see how far the technology has come. This is a BIG stove, relatively, that generates electricity (USB power) and has battery. It has an internal fan, to fan the fire so it can produce some serious heat possibilities -- especially given the ability to focus the flame.
This version comes with an LED light so you can see what's cooking at night.
As they say, this is the first version of the BaseCamp that is crowd designed. When you jump in on the crowd funding at KickStarter (BaseCamp) you will get a free carrying case.
You also get the warm-fuzzy feeling of knowing that this technology will save millions and millions of lives in energy starved countries.
All very very cool.
Keywords: Crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, genius of crowds, kickstarter, invention, sustainability, renewable energy, health,
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I love it. But only 62 hours to get in on the KickStarter offer. They are at twice goal with $800k+ and 3,000 backers.
Yes, it was DARK in Miami, when Hurricane Andrew came through South Miami/Homestead on August 24, 1992. Well, afterwards really. It would be weeks before most of us would get power. So bar-b-q grilling was the norm. That was not quite as much fun after a week or two without baths and without air conditioning. Little or no ice and warm drinks. Muggy and humid.
You did want to cook, obviously, but all the heat from the grill was the last thing we needed.
But a really cool cooking stove popped up in New York. A tiny stove the burned wood (or charcoal) and produced focused head for cooking. No need to cook the cook too.
This technology works wonders in countries where there is little or no electricity, and wood is often scarce, and the smoke from open cooking causes some of the world's worst health issues (probably only exceeded by water/sanitation).
You gotta see how far the technology has come. This is a BIG stove, relatively, that generates electricity (USB power) and has battery. It has an internal fan, to fan the fire so it can produce some serious heat possibilities -- especially given the ability to focus the flame.
This version comes with an LED light so you can see what's cooking at night.
As they say, this is the first version of the BaseCamp that is crowd designed. When you jump in on the crowd funding at KickStarter (BaseCamp) you will get a free carrying case.
You also get the warm-fuzzy feeling of knowing that this technology will save millions and millions of lives in energy starved countries.
All very very cool.
Keywords: Crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, genius of crowds, kickstarter, invention, sustainability, renewable energy, health,
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
11 Inventions that wil, change the future....
11 disruptive technologies that could/should change the future.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/101707755/page/1
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Anti-patent engineers a problem, says senior Google IP counsel - Blog - IAM Magazine
Anti-patent engineers a problem, says senior Google IP counsel - Blog - IAM Magazine:
Wow this is an interesting point related to the effect that Patent Trolls have on the invention and innovation process. Google spends an ever increasing amount of time and money in prevention and avoidance within the new product/invention pipeline.
Yuk!
This is like the doctor avoiding malpractice issues by exercising defensive medicine, but on steroids. (Sorry about the pun!)
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Wow this is an interesting point related to the effect that Patent Trolls have on the invention and innovation process. Google spends an ever increasing amount of time and money in prevention and avoidance within the new product/invention pipeline.
Yuk!
This is like the doctor avoiding malpractice issues by exercising defensive medicine, but on steroids. (Sorry about the pun!)
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
eBook Patent Primer 2.0, Patents, the Great Equalizer of our Time! An Overview of Intellectual Property with Patenting Cost Estimates for Inventors and Entrepreneurs (Perpetual Innovation): Elmer B. Hall, Robert M. Hinkelman: Amazon.com: Kindle Store
Patent Primer 2.0, Patents, the Great Equalizer of our Time! An Overview of Intellectual Property with Patenting Cost Estimates for Inventors and Entrepreneurs (Perpetual Innovation): Elmer B. Hall, Robert M. Hinkelman: Amazon.com: Kindle Store:
Kindle eBook version of the Patent Primer 2.0 is here!!!
Of course you can still buy the hard copy of the Primer 2.0 over a LuLu Press: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
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Kindle eBook version of the Patent Primer 2.0 is here!!!
Of course you can still buy the hard copy of the Primer 2.0 over a LuLu Press: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
Patent Primer 2.0 is an overview of IP protection in the US and globally with a focus on patents and the patenting process. Intellectual property – especially patents – provides one of the greatest competitive advantages of our time. Patents are a great equalizer, putting the individual inventor on the same footing as corporate giants. The Patent Primer is an update from the original edition that was included as Appendix B in Perpetual Innovation, Hall and Hinkelman’s 2007 patent commercialization book. (Look for edition 2.0!)
With so much depending on intellectual property, inventors and entrepreneurs must have a good understanding of IP tools to be successful. Patent Primer 2.0 is what everyone needs before launching new product development and invention commercialization. It gives a quick overview of IP and brand building. It addresses the various patent-protection alternatives. The Primer offers example of costs for a small entity to bring a patent-protected invention to market-readiness. The 2.0 version of the Primer includes major changes in U.S. patent laws and the new fees initiated in March 2013.
Hall and Hinkelman are executives of Strategic Business Planning Company (SBP), a company that helps businesses and individuals Plan for Sustainable Success™. SBP helps innovators build strong IP Business Plans. The company is active in sustainability and advocates initiatives that offer payback of investment in 1 to 5 years while delivering perpetual savings to the business, to the community and to the environment – win, win, win!
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Patent Primer 2.0 is released. Overview of IP and Patent Process.
Perpetual
Innovation™: Patent
Primer 2.o
Patents,
the Great Equalizer of our Time!
An
Overview of Intellectual Property with Patenting Cost Estimates for Inventors
and Entrepreneurs
By Elmer Hall & Robert Hinkelman
The
Patent Primer 2.0 is an overview of intellectual property (IP)
protection in the US and globally with a focus on patents and the patenting
process. Intellectual property – especially patents – provides one of the
greatest competitive advantages of our time. Patents are a great equalizer, putting
the individual inventor on the same footing as corporate giants.
Intangible assets have expanded such that most of the
value of most companies is non-tangible, especially patents. Even though there
is such a huge competitive advantage associated with IP, intangible assets
often go unmanaged. IP is generally omitted from the books on new product
development, marketing, and business strategy.
With so much depending on
intellectual property, inventors and entrepreneurs must have a good
understanding of IP tools to be successful. Patent
Primer 2.0 is what everyone needs before launching into new product
development and invention commercialization. It gives a quick overview of IP
and brand building. It addresses the various patent-protection maneuvers. The
Primer offers example of costs for a small entity to bring an invention to
market-readiness with patent protection. The 2.0 version of
the Primer includes major changes in U.S. patent laws and the new fee schedule
initiated in March 2013.
The information at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
(U.S. PTO web site) has evolved over 200 years into a mixed collage of
information. Details are buried within laws, regulations, policies and
procedures. Additionally, books on patenting and do-it-yourself patent tools
are complicated and obtuse. Less-than-reputable companies with 800 numbers
target inventors to “help” with the patenting, licensing and funding.
The 2.0 version of the
Patent Primer is a complete rewrite and update of the original primer included
in Appendix B of Hall and Hinkelman’s 2007 book on patent commercialization. (Visit: www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan)
Hall and Hinkelman are
executives of Strategic BusinessPlanning Company, a company that does consulting, helping businesses and
individuals Plan for Sustainable Success™.
SBP helps innovators build strong IP
Business Plans. The company is active in sustainability and advocates
initiatives that offer payback of investment in 1 to 5 years while delivering
perpetual savings to the business, to the community and to the environment –
win, win, win!
Friday, March 1, 2013
39 Most Tantalizing Business Cards
39 Most Tantalizing Business Cards:
Some really cool (and a couple rather obnoxious/risque) business card concepts.
Thinking of being innovative???
How about this.
Hmmm...???
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Some really cool (and a couple rather obnoxious/risque) business card concepts.
Thinking of being innovative???
How about this.
- Come up with a cool design patent.
- Then come up with a way to represent that design on a business card.
- Then come up with a design patent on the business card.
Hmmm...???
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Raspberry Pi RC Race Car Is Controlled With Cheese | Wired Design | Wired.com
Raspberry Pi RC Race Car Is Controlled With Cheese | Wired Design | Wired.com:
Okay. You'll have to read this by yourself.
This combines the basics of an RC race care and a little bit of ingenuity in the controller...
If you are looking for the food to integrate into your controller system, then cheese is the food that aims to please.
I remember the day when food and drink were not the topic ingredients to integrate into your controller and input devises. Coke in keyboards and pizza in your mouse, for example, have always proved to be ill-fated.
But you be the judge.
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Okay. You'll have to read this by yourself.
This combines the basics of an RC race care and a little bit of ingenuity in the controller...
If you are looking for the food to integrate into your controller system, then cheese is the food that aims to please.
I remember the day when food and drink were not the topic ingredients to integrate into your controller and input devises. Coke in keyboards and pizza in your mouse, for example, have always proved to be ill-fated.
But you be the judge.
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Asus and Leap Motion Bring Gestures to Life | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Asus and Leap Motion Bring Minority Report-Style Gestures to Life | Gadget Lab | Wired.com:
Wow, look at this. Now ASUS is powering up with this really cool gesture input device.
It could make the Kinect from Microsoft antiquated/obsolete? It tracks within 1/100th of a mil.!
Wow.
As an electro-techno-junkie...
You gotta get that!... Games are certainly gonna want it.
Note the preorder.
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Wow, look at this. Now ASUS is powering up with this really cool gesture input device.
It could make the Kinect from Microsoft antiquated/obsolete? It tracks within 1/100th of a mil.!
Wow.
As an electro-techno-junkie...
You gotta get that!... Games are certainly gonna want it.
Note the preorder.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Strategic Business Planning Co's Books and Publications Spotlight
Strategic Business Planning Co's Books and Publications Spotlight:
Here's the Patent Primer as well.
Also check out the e-book versions of the book/booklet.
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Here's the Patent Primer as well.
Also check out the e-book versions of the book/booklet.
Perpetual Innovation: A Patent Primer, an Overview of Patenting Issues and Costs Estimates for a Small Entity
Paperback, 25 Pages
Price: $10.05
Ships in 3-5 business days
This booklet is a overview of intellectual property protection in the US and globally. This is what’s missing from the books on new product development and do-it-yourself patenting. It’s not covered in the business books on product development, marketing and strategic planning. With so much depending on the intellectual property protection of inventors they must have a good understanding of the information presented here to be successful. This booklet is what everyone needs before launching into new product development and invention commercialization. It gives a quick overview of the patenting process. It addresses the timing of various patent-protection maneuvers. There is an example of costs for a small entity/investor to bring an invention to market-readiness with patent protection. This booklet is based on Appendix B of Perpetual Innovation: A Guide to Strategic Planning, Patent Commercialization and Enduring Competitive Advantage (2007) by Hall and Hinkelman.
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Strategic Business Planning Co's Books and Publications Spotlight
Strategic Business Planning Co's Books and Publications Spotlight:
The patent commercialization books by Hall and Hinkelman are available from LuLu Press: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
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The patent commercialization books by Hall and Hinkelman are available from LuLu Press: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
Perpetual Innovation: A Guide to Strategic Planning, Patent Commercialization and Enduring Competitive Advantage
Paperback, 288 Pages
Price: $49.95
Ships in 3-5 business days
Perpetual Innovation describes the strategic planning process necessary for managers and inventors to bringing protected technologies to market. This book outlines the ways to organize for innovation and how best to commercialize intellectual property (patents) nationally and internationally. Valuation and decision-making methods are presented for assessing the value of technology at early stages and preparing for the best methods of value realization. Key to market success is being first to market, with a superior product and the best possible intellectual property protection. This book focuses on the business side of patent commercialization, those decisions that involve everyone in the organization, not just the patent attorneys and the scientists.
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