Re: Invention Idea

"taylorluker@xxxxxxxxx" <taylorluker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:1136613044.066091.72130@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> Hi everyone!!
>
> My name is Luke Taylor and I am new to the group.
>
> If you are interested I would welcome any advice you might have on my
> project. Basically I am looking for resources and/or advice to move
> my invention to the next step.
>
> I have an invention idea for a "method of propulsion." The concept
> includes pneumatics and magnets. My idea is different from anything
> currently on the market. I have had 3 consultations with engineers or
> experts and they have all have told me that the invention will not
> work and contradicts basic physics. I disagree and now that I have
> clearly identified why they say that idea won't work, I would like to
> build a basic prototype to demonstrate that the idea will work. I am
> done designing the idea conceptually, and I know think that I need to
> move to actual physically making the prototype. I plan to design the
> prototype on the Autocad Inventor Series and then used a 3D printer to
> print out the design. Here is the ballpark $5,000 budget:
>
> Research via Google Answers $200
> Text books (in order to research/purchase specific components) $200
> Desktop computer optimized for Autocad $1500
> LCD flat screen $500
> Components of prototype $170
> Autocad Inventor software $500
> 3D Printing of prototype $750
> Misc. costs $200
> Autocad Instruction Class $750
>
> If the prototype works it would create significant leverage to develop
> a real prototype instead of just a basic conceptual prototype. At
> that time I would like to hire a team including mechanical engineers,
> etc.= whose expertise will be invaluable in developing a real
> prototype. If the basic prototype doesn't work than I know that idea
> will not work in its present state.
>
> What do you think? Any advice? Any idea of how to find financial
> resources ($5,000)?

I think your costs are very unrealistic. In my experience 5000 bucks is
a drop in the ocean when developing a new product.

However, I see no reason why you need an expensive desktop or an lcd
screen. I've seen Inventor running perfectly well on a 1.3 GHz laptop,
admittedly with 1 GB of RAM. So, figure on 600 bucks for the PC.

My textbooks cost about 100 bucks each, and I have boxes of them, so the
money you've just saved on the PC will probably go on research
materials.

I'm surprised Inventor is only 500 bucks. Why did you choose Inventor
rather than anything else? the name?

Is that a firm quote for the cost of 'printing' the prototype?

You'll need a patent.

As to raising money, well, you've got a problem. Anyone sane who you ask
to back you will ask an engineer what they think of the idea. And three
times in a row you've had the same answer there.

So, find someone insane to back you, get a second job, or do some
overtime.

Cheers

Greg Lo***






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