Rita Discusses the Secrets of Being Able to Make Products in America with Leo York, a commercial copywriter and advisor to inventors in Kentucky, and Rick Kellow, a co-inventor along with his wife, Beth Kuehl, of the Original Great Plate. Leo is a copywriter from Corbin KY. He writes commercial screenplays, and also writes all manner of narrative fiction, including the wonderful "Quilting Kentucky's Stories: The Fairy Tree by Leo York". Leo also helps advise inventors and entrepreneurs at Inventors Network KY. He is also cohost of the popular paranormal podcast, The 13th Floor.  The husband and wife team of Rick Kellow and Beth Kuehl invented The Original Great Plate, a combination plate and drink holder that allows someone to contain both beverage and food in a single container. As Rick and Beth tell their story: “Necessity is the mother of invention. And when you have six kids and a rec room, a solution to clutter and messes was necessary.  We didn’t set out to invent The GreatPlate™, but unable to find a plate that kept our drinks from tipping, we simply had to! Our commitment to manufacturing here in the USA has helped create jobs and grow our local economy. Services such as design, engineering, manufacturing, graphic/web design, marketing, packaging, and logistics are all sourced from local Wisconsin companies. In total, we touch over 50 companies, all located in the U.S., from start to finish. GreatPlate™ has touched our families’ lives in many ways; we are excited to share our line of innovative products that help make social situations more enjoyable." The GreatPlate™ is about food, family, friends, and fun, not about spills and lost drinks.  The GreatPlate™ has quickly taken off to become an American staple in homes as a plate for everyday and everywhere.  We have been featured on the QVC, the Food Network, The Today Show and in many more places because people just know it truly is The GreatPlate™. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Recipe for a Prototype" with Craig Bush, inventor of RepUp, Jim & Dave Schuelke, inventors of Rodent Stoppers, & joined by our industry expert, John Thompson, Co- Founder & Chief Product Officer of Fruition Labs. Rita Crompton, known as "America's 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 "America's Inventor Lady". Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Rita and Michael discuss prototyping with each other and with their special guests, Jeff Kutas, founder of MB Sentinel (mbsentinel.com) (http://mbsentinel.com), Brandon Kollar, founder and chief product developer at Edge Independent Product Developers LLC, and Ray Burrasca, Managing Partner at the Law Offices of R.P. Burrasca (RPBLawOffices.com) (http://RPBLawOffices.com). MB Sentinel is a Stephenville, Texas-based company that manufactures and sells the MB Sentinel Box Gobbler, a secure, lockable mailbox designed to protect packages from theft and vandalism. Together, Jeff and his family have rebuilt a three-generation family business that was impacted by the shift in consumer behavior toward online shopping, which diminished the demand for our expertise in natural health products and his retail stores formerly known as Better Health in Arlington, TX. The Box Gobbler and MB Sentinel grew out of the lessons learned from that earlier failure. Brandon Kollar currently serves as the Director of Technical Services at ATEC, INC., where the focus is on value-added services and the expansion of ATEC's distribution arm. In his previous role, Brian Kollar was the founder and chief product developer at Edge Independent Product Developers LLC, where a variety of creative developments pertaining to gun design and, in particular, the AR rifle, were developed over the past several years. Ray Burrasca, Managing Partner of the The Law Office of R.P Burrasca, is a 40+ year experienced corporate, securities, finance and mergers and acquisition attorney, with a treasure trove of experience in the medical device, advertising, forest products, pharmaceutical and consumer products businesses. The Law Offices of R.P. Burrasca have been serving the financial and legal needs of inventors and entrepreneurs for more than the past 25 years. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this week's episode of Invent America Radio, America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "How 'New' Does New have to Be?" and "When Did You Know You Had a Winner" with Wendi Short (Float No More), Sy Eckhart & Keith Frank (CODAUS.com) & Stacey Hoskins Beeler with Stitch Kentucky.   Wendi Short, the inventor or the "Float No More" flotation restraint device tells us the following: "This is my first patent.  I've had this idea for over a decade.  I have always braced myself or tightened muscles in order to stay fully seated in a hot tub.  I virtually could not even use a lounger without floating away.  This was a solution to my own problem.  Every time I used it around others, they wanted to use mine." Float no More is a patented weighted device that prevents unwanted buoyancy while trying to relax in your hot tub.      Each Float no More consists of a quick-drying belted mesh bag and 2 four-pound weights.  Additional weights may be used if needed.   Each bag holds up to 3 weights allowing you to adjust the weight as desired.  The weights can also be used independently by placing on the user's lap, so you can share with friends when needed. Si Eckhart and Keith Frank are the inventors of the "Colorado Offset Drain Attachment" (CODA). CODA is a Shower Drain Relocator package that allows misplaced drain pipes to be used with the finish (i.e., marble, tile, etc.) that gets installed as part of internal drain pipe within the structure. It provides builders with a solution to misplaced drain pipes during the construction process, effectively allowing the builder to place the drain cover in a shower or other drainage area whereever they need to, without worrying about having to perform thousands of dollars replumbing a misplaced drain. Stacey Beeler is the creator and owner of Stitch Kentucky. Stitch Kentucky has the best seamstress in the country.  For “Made in the USA”, bring us your vision and we can change it to reality.  We can create anything from BackPacks or pet products to dance costumes or upholstery.  A lifelong inventor and entrepreneur, Stacey Hoskins Beeler began her journey at a young age, making and selling handmade hair barrettes at school. She is a proud graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Educational Leadership. Throughout her career, she has launched several innovative ventures, including SnapDolls, a line of children’s t-shirts designed to work like wearable paper dolls. In 2009, she was awarded 1st place in the Whirlpool Mother of Invention Contest for creating a product that detects fever spikes in children. She is currently the owner of Stitch Kentucky, a cut-and-sew manufacturing facility located in South Central Kentucky, as well as HourForce 24/7, a unique and people-focused approach to job placement. Above all, she is most proud of being a mother to her son, Sawyer, who will graduate from the University of Kentucky in May, and a wife to her husband, Brian Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Rita’s first guest for this episode of Invent America Radio is her industry expert, Dave Streen, Owner of EdgeTools.com (http://EdgeTools.com), a purveyor of a full range of Shop  PDR (“Paintless Dent Repair”) tools. Dave has brought over 100 products to market and he shares with Rita some of the secrets of manufacturing products and, more importantly, the lessons he learned along the way both in the development of those products and also the things an inventor needs to watch out for in bringing those products to market.   Rita’s second guest is Duane Genzlinger, inventor of The Box Slider and The Snapper. He and his partner Jerry Hanley started a construction company building custom homes in Colorado, and have used their years of experience in construction to invent new products helpful to builders and building contractors.  The Box Slider takes care of misplaced junction boxes that collide with wall trim, while The Snapper is a product that enables you to “snap” a chalk line without an additional person and without a fastener.   Rita’s third guest is Chrissy Henderson.  Chrissy and her husband the developed the “Gear Trakr” system.  The "Gear Trakr" system, including both the physical tags and the companion app, is designed to help individuals and organizations identify and return lost or misplaced items. The system primarily relies on Near-Field Communication (NFC) tags that are attached to personal belongings like backpacks, golf clubs, or band instruments. When someone finds an item with a Gear Trakr tag, they can scan the tag using the Gear Trakr app, which then allows them to return the item to its owner.    Rounding out Rita’s guests, Dave Streen returns to discuss “inventing wisdom” and tips and tricks to move your product sales forward once you’re invention is up and running as a finished product and now you have the daunting task of trying to sell it to the consuming publicCome and learn everything you need to know to become a successful inventor by learning about the steps required to get an idea out of your head and into the marketplace. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this week’s episode, in both the show’s second and third segments, America’s Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, interviews Bob Labbe, a retired environmental systems engineer who’s invented the Ultimate Coaster. Earlier in his life, Bob earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968 and began studying for his master's in engineering and business; in 1972, he embarked on his career in air pollution control, engineering, manufacturing, and installing industrial systems throughout North America and in other parts of the world. He began his career with American Air Filter in 1968 and in 1972 became a founding member of the first of three air pollution control companies he led over forty-nine years. In the show’s fourth segment, Rita, with her industry expert, Kevin Cody, Founder and CEO of FLI Products, the in’s and out’s, opportunities and challenges of manufacturing in America as well as challenges and of selling and distributing American-made products at home in the USA against foreign competition with products having a much lower labor-based manufacturing costs. FLI Products, which has a division which sells only “Made in America” products, is currently expanding to include more American-made products in the kitchen housewares, gadgets storage and lighting lines. Kevin explains how his company’s commitment to quality is what’s driving the efforts to include more products manufactured in the USA, giving recognition that foreign-made products often have quality problems that, despite the lower labor costs, ultimately results in higher-end costs being delivered to the consumer than would otherwise be the case.. Come, view, listen and learn what it takes to be successful as inventor, whether you’re doing it as a side hustle, as a “once-in-a-lifetime” gambit or even if you think that you’d like to become a serial inventor and turn your imagination and talents towards bringing new ideas and products into the world! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this week’s episode, in the show’s second segment, America’s Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, interviews Dr. Richard M. Chesbrough, a retired radiologist with over 30 patents who has generated over $450 million in product sales from his inventions. Listen and watch and gain insights on how to get started with inventing, making sense of it financially, facing rejections, and the potential that professionals have to explore inventing as a side hustle. In the show’s second segment, Rita explores the process that drove cosmetologist, Teri Lafranchi, to invent her “football cap” product and the challenges associated with inventing a product that requires, for its full actualization, the need to seek intellectual property rights from third parties, such as NFL franchise owners and others with protected IP. In the third segment, Rita discusses, with her long-time friend and colleague, Michael Miller, the importance of having a registered patent attorney prepare patent applications that are intended to cover inventions which the inventor wishes to license to third parties for commercialization. Come, view, listen and learn what it takes to be successful as inventor, whether you’re doing it as a side hustle, as a “once-in-a-lifetime” gambit or even if you think that you’d like to turn your imagination and talents towards becoming a full-time serial inventor by bringing new ideas and products into the world on an ongoing basis! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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On this week's Invent America Radio episode, Rita and Michael King discuss the new R&D Tax Credit which is now available for the development work done by inventors in bringing their new inventions to market. Guests include Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr) & Eric Barnhart (Bumpin Brand), joined by our industry expert, Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D. Floyd & Kristie Henderson, are the inventors of Gear Trakr. Gear Trakr is setting out to eliminate lost and found. Combine the Gear Tags with the Gear Trakr app to help identify ownership of all your belongings for a quick and easy return. To learn more, please visit: https://geartrakr.com. Eric Barnhart is the inventor for the Bumpin' Belt. Bumpin Brands is the maker of the Bumpin' Belt, the ultimate magnetic Bluetooth speaker that attaches to your belt buckle, ensuring you stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying your favorite tunes. To learn more, please visit: bumpinbrand.com (http://bumpinbrand.com). The third guest is Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D. Ms. Bailey has been with Clarus R+D for over four years, serving as a Partner Account Executive for the past two years. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On this week's episode of "Invent America Radio", Rita and her co-host Michael King discuss "The Challenges of Manufacturing in the US" with Cindy Duncan, inventor of Hotyz 2 in 1 Chaps, and Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky. Cindy Duncan is the inventor of Hotyz 2-in-1 Chaps. Cindy is a retired Denver police officer and has been inventing for more than 10 years. Check out Cynthia's product video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujukxK20eZI (https://gate.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DujukxK20eZI&token=ba18a-1-1745248402996). Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky, offers product development and production services for a wide range of sewn products. According to Stacey, " Stitch Kentucky has the best seamstress in the country.  For “Made in the USA”, bring us your vision and we can change it to reality.  We can create anything from BackPacks or pet products to dance costumes or upholstery." To learn more, please visit: stitchkentucky.com (http://stitchkentucky.com). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.