Recently, we announced that our client, Jean’s, Meatball Baker, which offers a healthy alternative to greasy meatballs, was featured in the most recent Avon catalog and at shopavon.com.

It turns out, that great news was just the first bit of excitement the Meatball Baker has been cooking up lately!  Nearly as soon as we heard that our “Meatball Queen” Became an “Avon Lady,” the Meatball Baker was back at it!

This time, it was Good Morning America’s (GMA) ”Secret Steals and Deals” website that featured the Meatball Baker – and for 60% off at that!  For 48 hours, interested cooks everywhere could purchase the Meatball Baker for $8.80!

GMA also published an accompanying article called “Mom Inventions: Exclusive Deals and Steals, Just for ‘GMA’ Viewers,” which commended our client, Jean, on her invention.

“Mom/grandmother inventor “Jean the Meatball Queen” partnered with Davison, a new-products development company, to develop this rack that holds small, medium and extra-large meatballs letting all the fat drain into the bottom of baker,” the article stated.

We couldn’t wait to be the first to tell Jean the great news either!

“To be truthful, I am not much of a TV watcher, so I really never heard of it until you just told me about it.  I do like the publicity though,” said Jean.   Jean expressed how happy she was about all the exposure her Meatball Baker has received and said she, sometimes, is still in disbelief!

“At times, it is still hard to believe that my idea has truly came to life.  I am seeing my idea used in other ways too, meaning I have seen my pan duplicated with just a change in the handle at a Farm & Fleet store in Eau Claire, Wi.  I have also seen the meatloaf pan where the grease drains through a grid for a healthier meal.  So, I look at it as my idea must have been a good one, if it is being used in all sorts of ways,” said Jean.

As for the possibility of her invention being in the news even more?

“The press can talk about my pan all they want,” said Jean. 

Speaking of great press for Davison-designed products, we also found the Silicone Dessert Bar Pan on a Bed Bath & Beyond advertisement on the NBC Today Show website!

What will be the next Davison-designed product we find out there?  We can’t wait to see!

A typical project does not get a royalty agreement, sell in stores or generate a profit.

We knew when our client, “Jean, Jean – the Meatball Queen,” came to us with her idea for a way to make healthier, less-greasy meatballs, she was definitely on to something.

Now, we’re finding out just how “on” she was… Jean is AVON!  Well, at least her Meatball Baker is!

That’s right, in the most recent Avon catalog and on Avon online, the Davison-designed Meatball Baker is selling for $24.99!

According to “the company for women,” the Meatball Baker is “a healthier alternative to making yummy meatballs!”

While we all know the Meatball Baker, which was licensed by Xtraordinary Home Products, is a great tool for both male and female cooks, we couldn’t agree more that it is the perfect way to make delicious meatballs!   

You may recall, this is not the first time Jean has “made it big” with the Meatball Baker.  When Inventionland was featured on CBS’ The Early Show in August, Jean was also featured in the interactive segment that showed her and her product in action!

Congratulations to Jean and the entire team that has worked so hard on her Meatball Baker idea!  We can’t wait to see where that Davison “D” appears next!

A typical project does not get a royalty agreement, sell in stores or generate a profit.

At a time when many people may be feeling like abandoning their 2012 health resolutions, Davison is ready to help you keep them!

From now until January 31, 2012, we’re giving away three cooking products that were designed by Davison in collaboration with Jokari, Inc. to help with maintaining healthy portions!

That’s right, for a limited time, you have the chance to win:

The Healthy Steps Pasta Basket and the Healthy Steps Serving Set make it easy to control portions by helping you measure out healthy serving sizes!  With the Health Steps Produce Pro, you can ensure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables!  Here’s to a healthy 2012! 

Sounds great, right?  And, this is one resolution that’s easy to keep!  All you have to do to enter is “Like” Davison on Facebook!

After January 31, 2012, we’ll randomly select one Facebook fan as our healthy winner!

And, as if you needed another reason to enter, here are some great recipes to jump-start your healthy habit with your new Davison-designed products.  Happy Cooking! 

Healthy Steps Garden Fresh Primavera

Healthy Steps Simple Salmon with Sauce

Healthy Steps Simple Chicken Salad

Healthy Steps Semi-Homemade Vegetable Soup

To be eligible, entries must be made between January 17, 2012 and January 31, 2012. The employees of Davison and members of their respective immediate families are not eligible to enter this giveaway. One winner will be chosen at random and will win all three products with a retail value of $50.  No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Davison’s research, development and presentation services are provided for an upfront fee paid by the client and a contingent fee, or a percentage of royalties obtained by the client, if any. New product development is an uncertain endeavor and the use of Davison’s services typically does not result in a license agreement, sales on any market or profit to the inventor. Davison does not perform analysis of the feasibility, marketability, patentability or profitability of ideas submitted to it.

Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article called “Workplace Wonderland,” which featured our creative workplace, Inventionland, and our CEO and founder, Mr. Davison!  Since the article was published, the United Inventors Association of America and Yahoo! Finance both republished the Journal’s post! 

This morning, we’ve got a special message from our CEO and founder, in response to the Wall Street Journal article and all the press that he’s received from it!

“I always dreamed of being in the Wall Street Journal when I was a boy in my teens, reviewing the paper with my grandfather.  This is one of the best days of my life.  A moment to reflect and be grateful for wonderful people who have, are and will shape my life and the Mission of Davison.  Happy New Year!

George… Aka Mr. D”

And, Mr. Davison wasn’t the only one who was impressed with the article… or Inventionland for that matter!  Thanks to Yahoo! Finance, who reposted “Workplace Wonderland,” many admirers have shared their comments on “America’s largest invention factory!”

We’ve listed ten of the most creative comments below: 

From Texas to Maryland to… Sweden… everyone’s noticing Inventionland!  So cool!

While you were out and about shopping this holiday season, it is very likely that you may have seen that Davison “D” on store shelves… or online… or in your MAILBOX?!

That’s right, the adorable Davison-designed Pugz Shoes for Dogs were featured in Bed Bath & Beyond’s holiday mailer!  In a section called “Gifts Fur Them,” the doggie boots were advertised for $19.99!  You can also find them at Bed Bath & Beyond online, here!

While that is quite the “steal,” Meijer.com again featured Pugz as “Today’s Big Steal” in early December!  (You may remember, they also featured Pugz as the daily steal in November!)

The Meijer website featured the boots at 53% off, or a whopping $13.99!

 You can bet that with all these great deals, Pugz are flying off store shelves and onto the feet of four-legged friends everywhere!  We’ve posted a video below of Cocoa, an adorable pup that’s modeling Pugz!  

 And, oh, are there more… visit the links below to watch more adorable pups in Pugz!

Gracie — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tioFyhj2U4
Noah –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=035aofBsBm