There is nothing better than hanging at a picnic with family and friends during the 4th of July. Sunshine, food, drinks, friends, and bees. Wait, what? Bees? Yes, bees, even though no one invited them to the party, they are one sure thing that will bring your picnic to a screeching halt if you get stung. This is when inventor inspiration comes into play for our Davison inventor, Ziggy.

As Ziggy sat, enjoying a picnic on a beautiful summer day, his attention was pulled from a summer daydream, by bees! He watched as the bees and flies surrounded the open cans of soda on the picnic table in front of him. He sat anxiously watching as the bees crawled in and out of the open soda cans, warning others as they went to take a sip. This got Ziggy thinking, anyone could walk up, grab their soda thinking they are going to quench their thirst but instead they are stung by a bee! As Ziggy continued to watch the bees he ultimately thought “there must be a better way.”

On that bright sunny day, at a picnic with his friends, Ziggy thought “I can fix this everyday problem”…. And the Can Pump and Pour, Fizz Keeper was born.

When Ziggy first brought his idea to Davison, we applied the Davison Inventing Method. We enhanced his idea, not only would his product seal open soda cans, but it would also keep the fizz in the soda for up to a week! We then presented it to a company that decided to include it in its product line. We successfully negotiated a license agreement and the company agreed to pay him a royalty on each unit sold for the life of the product. His invention has sold millions of units and he has made a profit on it. His invention comes in Mountain Dew, Pepsi, and regular packaging. It has sold in Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and numerous other big box stores.

This 4th of July while you’re spending time with friends at picnics or pools or maybe you’re just having some barbecue at home, think of Ziggy and the summertime problem that he suddenly solved. Remember inspiration can come anytime and from anywhere! B-E-E Inspired!

BUY THIS PRODUCT! Interested in purchasing Ziggy’s invention? Head over to our 4th of July product page.

DO YOU HAVE A SUMMER INVENTION IDEA? Submit it here.

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Like many inventors, the inventor behind this app was trying to solve a problem that many of us may not have even realized existed.

The Photo Hub App idea was brought to the team at Davison over a year ago from a client who noticed a problem while at a family event.

The client and his wife were attending a birthday party and saw everyone taking pictures.

Knowing they were all posting these photos on their personal Facebook pages, he would then have to search through countless Facebook accounts to find the photos from the event he had just attended.

That’s when he came up with The Photo Hub – so the event host can create a gallery and all party guests can include photos from the same event for all to share and enjoy together in one easy to use forum. Search no more.

Birthday celebrations happen every single day of the year, so do weddings, anniversaries and other significant events.

Not even a professional photographer can catch every special moment with so much going on, and you always know that one person who gets the best candid shots!

This client’s invention is a perfect example of how our app services are able to help solve an everyday problem!

What most people don’t realize is the work that goes into creating an app successful enough to average 400 + downloads a week. There is a lot of brainstorming, planning, designing and coding that goes into creating an app like the Photo Hub. Each screen within the app must be designed, tested and coded. That’s a lot of work!

Do you have an idea for an app? We want to hear it! Confidentially submit your app idea here.

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A typical project does not get a royalty agreement, sell in stores or generate a profit. The Inventor of the Photo Hub app has not realized a net profit on the app.

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Towards the end of last year, we couldn’t wait to share the success of the Mega Bacon Pan, following its appearance on QVC’s In the Kitchen with David! Not only does this innovative pan provide a better way to make deliciously crisp bacon, but it was a product that evolved from Davison client Jean’s Meatball Baker!

To see products created using the Davison® Inventing Method reach such success is always a tasty tidbit we’re excited to share; so today, we encourage you to tune into QVC to check out a better way to bake lasagna!

Lasagna is a family-style favorite, but what happens when you have picky eaters or guests with special food restrictions and allergies at the dinner table? The unique TriSagna Pan, licensed to Love Cooking Company under their line of Chef Tony healthy cooking products, allows the at-home chef to prepare and bake three different types of lasagna in one pan – all at once!

Be sure to tune in to QVC today to see this innovation in action! Check out the schedule:

QVC’s Kitchen Unlimited with Carolyn

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  EST

QVC’s In the Kitchen with David

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST

With not one, but two opportunities to get a taste of the TriSagna Pan on QVC, be sure not to miss it!

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

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“It’s just another wonderful example of how an idea comes to be!” said founder Mr. George Davison (“Mr. D”), excited to venture to The Container Store following great news for Davison client Jennifer’s Hanger Pocket Accessory Organizer product, which keeps clothes and accessories neatly organized.

“We found out that the product has also been private-labeled by The Container Store!” said Mr. D, noting that Jennifer’s Hanger Pockets have already found success in versions available through other stores.

Upon learning this news, Mr. D took a special trip to The Container Store’s Pittsburgh, PA location, which opened last October, following a private preview party. It was an exciting moment for Mr. D at the store as he prepared to give a special shout to Jennifer on the success of her invention idea.

“Hey, Jennifer! We’re in The Container Store with your invention!” said Mr. D. “Way to go, Jennifer! So proud of you,” he said. Check out Jennifer’s Hanger Pocket Accessory Organizer in The Container Store here:

Congratulations again to Davison client Jennifer on her idea reaching yet another store shelf! Do you have an invention idea? Confidentially submit your idea today.

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The typical project is not licensed, sold in stores or profitable. The client has not realized a net profit on this product.

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At Davison, there’s not much sweeter than when we can help a client inventor fine-tune their ideas and turn them into new products. By guiding a client and their invention idea through our product development process, the ultimate hope is for product success.

So, what is sweeter? How about when products begin selling in major big-box retailers?

Just this week, the Davison licensing department announced that client Justin’s dessert carrier idea has made its way to Bed Bath & Beyond – online and within 35 select brick-and-mortar stores across the nation!

It’s a huge win for Managing Senior Directors of Licensing Matt and Bob and client Justin, who’ve been working to bring the dessert carrier such success since 2012. In reality, this further bit of success is just another piece of the success pie as Justin’s dessert carrier had initially been licensed to Love Cooking Company who later relaunched the product under their David Tutera Decadent Delights collection, after solidifying a partnership with the celebrity wedding and entertaining expert in 2015.

“Love Cooking informed me that the entire David Tutera Decadent Delights line is now available for sale at Bed Bath & Beyond online!” said Matt. As you can imagine, this news really helped to jumpstart Matt’s week and we couldn’t be happier for client Justin!

According to Matt, Justin’s dessert carrier and the rest of Love Cooking Company’s entire David Tutera Decadent Delights collection will be tested in the 35 select Bed Bath & Beyond stores through the month of November. If all goes well, the line could be featured on Bed Bath & Beyond store shelves indefinitely!

Congratulations on a job well done by Davison’s licensing department and to client inventor Justin on a sweet idea! Do you also have a sweet idea? Confidentially submit your idea here.

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The inventor of the Dessert Carrier has not realized a net profit on this product.  The typical Davison client project is not licensed, sold in stores or profitable.

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“Fail your way forward.” This may be some of the greatest advice Davison founder and CEO Mr. George Davison has for any inventor. This advice is something he has learned and followed himself during his almost thirty years of inventing.

Flash back to 1987. “In 1987, I could only dream to be in dialogue with the manufacturer and the retailer all at the same time!” said Mr. Davison, who was determined to do just that – fail his way forward, develop a better way to invent, and establish the right relationships to get products to store shelves.

Fast forward to present day when just last week, Mr. Davison joined our friends from Inventionland and Jokari/US, Inc. at The Container Store’s new Pittsburgh location for an exclusive, invite-only preview party held before the actual grand opening of the store!

“There I was with Jokari and buyers from The Container Store, walking the floor!” said Mr. Davison realizing this unique opportunity that only presents itself after building years of industry relationships.

It’s these industry relationships and insider knowledge that bring value to the services provided by Davison to clients every day so that – just like Mr. Davison – our clients, too, have a better chance at finding success on their inventing journeys.

At The Container Store preview, there was much excitement after seeing client Jennifer’s Hanger Pockets on store shelves in The Container Store’s own private label packaging!

It’s another solid story of success for client Jennifer who, you may recall, earlier this year had her invention packaged under Jokari’s Paula Deen Everyday Collection!

Here’s to great inventors having their dreams come true at The Container Store!

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The typical project is not licensed, sold in stores or profitable.

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Did you catch “In the Kitchen with David” on QVC last night?

Let’s just say the show left us sizzling with excitement!

Culinary Professional Chef Tony Notaro was back in David Venable’s kitchen showing off one of our latest baking product ideas, the Bacon Baker!

Dubbed the Bacon Bakin’ Pan by Chef Tony, the innovative product that we designed stemmed from our client Jean’s Meatball Baker idea. It provides a Better Way to make healthier bacon by vertically-baking bacon and elevating each individual slice out of its own grease.

Even before the dynamic duo debuted the Bacon Bakin’ Pan, Venable was hyping up the innovative product early in the show, tantalizing viewers with the “brand new way to cook divine swine.”

Once Chef Tony began touting the product that we created at our design facility and showing off just what the Bacon Bakin’ Pan can do, incredible sales immediately followed.

Within minutes, 500 Bacon Bakin’ Pans had sold.

Chef Tony and Venable continued to showcase perfectly cooked bacon, which the pan allows to cook on its side, preserving “all the flavor without the guilt,” as Chef Tony noted.

QVC viewers heard his message and by the time the segment was over, 1,800 of the 8,500 available pans remained and Venable said the phone lines remained “super busy.”

He wasn’t kidding! Only moments later, QVC.com read, “We’re sorry, this item is not available at this time.” Yes, that’s right! The Bacon Bakin’ Pan sold out on its debut QVC appearance!

We couldn’t be more excited for our client, Jean, Chef Tony and the entire team that worked to bring the innovative Bacon Bakin’ Pan to QVC!

And, don’t worry if you missed out last night; the innovative Bacon Bakin’ Pan is now available on QVC.com!

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

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If you haven’t heard of the deal-of-the-day website, Groupon, the chances are good that you may have been living under a rock for the past five years or so. While that may be a drastic statement, it is safe to say that Groupon is everywhere!

The global leader in commerce works something like this… every 24 hours, the brains behind the operation offer up an electronic coupon for a product, restaurant or service at typically 40-60% below cost.

Other than sharing sheer innovation in common, Groupon and Davison now have another link; we’re excited to announce that a Davison-designed product has been featured as one of Groupon’s showcased products!

In fact the Hot and Cold Back-Therapy Brace, which was licensed by Health Enterprises, was not only featured; but, it SOLD OUT in just a few, short hours!

While you can no longer purchase the Hot and Cold Back-Therapy Brace on Groupon, you can see what the site had to say about the Davison-designed product:

“A series of gel packs lines the brace to treat any aches with either hot or cold therapy. Its sturdy construction also helps protect against new problems by placing firm yet comfortable pressure on the lower back. The brace comes with five removable splints that users can remove for customized support.”

In addition to showcasing some of the product’s very functional features, Groupon also said, tongue in cheek, that the Hot and Cold Back-Therapy Brace“provides back support and a listening ear when you’re sad.” Now, that may be one feature we didn’t think of!

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

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Two of the hottest Davison-designed beauty products are continuing to pick up steam in the fashion world. Already popular with online trendsetters, the TheraPED  and the Manicure Multitool are featured in the Fall 2013 edition of Trends Magazine!

The TheraPED, a spa-therapy product that provides hot and cold relief for sore, aching feet, was invented by our client, Lennell.

The Manicure Multitool, invented by our late client, Cathalene, makes at-home manicures and pedicures a breeze with six essential nail tools.

After Davison helped complete the design for the two products, it didn’t take long for Health Enterprises, Inc. President Brendan Leonard to take notice and license the items.

Now, the pampering must-haves will be sharing the spotlight on page 56 of the Fall 2013 issue of Trends Magazine!

Deemed “the magazine” for Canadian fashion retailers, Trends provides Canadian fashion buyers with “the most comprehensive, searchable and up-to-date directory of suppliers and contact information available to the Canadian fashion industry.”

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

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That’s right, this week, we’re unleashing how the humane tethering device, the Better Tether, was made.

Ed Yoder and his dogs were inseparable; so, it was only natural that when Ed was outside gardening, mowing the lawn or just enjoying some sun, his pups wanted to be there, too.  But, Ed got tired of his dogs knocking over their food and water with their traditional tethers while he completed his yard work.

Ed longed for a better way to allow his pets to remain outdoors with him.  So, he started working on an idea that would provide more convenience for his pets… and for him.

Ed’s Better Tether is devised with a divided dish that holds food and water, solving pets’ outdoor hunger and hydration needs.  Unlike traditional tethers, the Better Tether actually sits at ground-level, thanks to a strong steel post that securely anchors the dish into the ground.

Since pet owners attach their beloved pets’ leashes to the steel post, the Better Tether is impossible to spill and even avoids the lawnmower, because of where it sits.  The dish is bright orange, too: so, it’s visible day or night.

Success for Ed, his dog and pets everywhere?  We’d say so:  The Better Tether was licensed by Hugs Pet Products and was named a 2011 Pet Product News International Retailers’ Top Pick.

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

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