Innovative Inventions

Do you remember that old Verizon commercial where the spokesman would ask the question, “Can you hear me now? Good.” Well, that tagline wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone. It was on this day in 1876 that Bell received a United States patent for his revolutionary …

As the celebration of Black History Month is coming to a close, we wanted to place the spotlight on three contemporary African American inventors whose inventions have left their mark on society. While we already featured famous historic African American inventors in our first installment, today we’re focusing on Lonnie G. Johnson, Dr. Patricia Bath …

You’ve likely dreamed of one day being mentioned in the same breath as some of the most famous and prolific inventors. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, (insert your name) and Albert Einstein. Just imagine the sense of accomplishment you’d feel if your invention changed the world as we know it. It’s an immense feeling to try …

As we put the final touches on our holiday preparations and the last bows on each of our presents, in the spirit of the holiday season, there’s nothing quite as special as seeing the smile on someone’s face as you give them a gift. But, it’s safe to say that receiving a gift can be …

Today is Wright Brothers Day, which celebrates the brothers’ first successful airplane flight in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina! Both Orville and Wilbur Wright have been given credit for inventing the world’s first airplane that was equipped with aircraft controls for steering. The famous aircraft, otherwise known as the “Flyer” made history when its …

Tomorrow, people all over the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day! In the spirit of giving, we thought that we’d share with you three Thanksgiving inventions! Ideas come in all shapes and sizes and work to solve a myriad of problems. These three Thanksgiving invention patents were created to solve holiday problems that you …

Dreams are “a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep.” We’ve all had them before; some may have been scary while others may have been enjoyable. Though dreams are a curious category, there even have been some that have turned into famous ideas. Today, we’re going to share three inventions that came …

“This is what we work so hard for, this makes it all worthwhile,” said our founder and CEO, Mr. Davison. It’s no secret that the proof of our Better Way to Invent can be found in stores far and wide. That’s why, for over 25 years, we’ve been helping innovative people get their products on …

You know the popular saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” That same sentiment can apply to inventions as well! In today’s blog, we’re going to share a story with you about a very popular invention that’s the perfect example of why it’s important to not pre-judge invention ideas. Without further ado, here’s the …

Every invention journey begins with an idea.  As an aspiring inventor, this idea is yours. Though you’ve thought about it time and time again, perhaps you didn’t know what to do with it or where to go for help to transform the idea into a reality. As an inventor, you hold your invention ideas close …