Bracketron, Inc. has expressed initial interest in two GPS accessories invented by inventors working with United Patent Research. A representative of Bracketron signed a non-disclosure agreement promising confidentiality and was provided with additional information by Universal Licensing, the licensing affiliate of United Patent Research. The GPS Viewing Screen, invented by United Patent Research client Edward V., allows a handheld GPS to be viewed by several individuals at the same time. The other invention, the GPS Hood invented by Stephen A., is a practical accessory for portable GPS units which effectively blocks sun and glare on the GPS screen. These inventors will continue to keep in contact with Universal Licensing regarding this manufacturer contact.

The inventor of Spacewars, Ditrick G., was glad that a representative of Sales Pro Inc. signed a non-disclosure agreement promising confidentiality and requested more information about his invention. Spacewars is a truly unique toy spaceship with multiple features designed to keep a child’s attention for hours at a time. The inventor will be keeping in close contact with Universal Licensing, the licensing affiliate of United Patent Research, regarding further contacts with Sales Pro Inc.

The Ezy-Sort Laundry Basket, invented by United Patent Research client Stacey J., received initial manufacturer interest from Trillium Worldwide Inc. As Trillium Worldwide signed a non-disclosure agreement promising confidentiality, more detailed information about this laundry innovation was provided to them by Universal Licensing, the licensing affiliate of United Patent Research. The Ezy-Sort Laundry Basket is a unique laundry accessory which greatly simplifies the task of sorting diverse clothes.

Inventor Donald P. has been notified by Universal Licensing, the Licensing Affiliate of United Patent Research, that Product Design Engineers, LLC has signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding his innovative tractor accessory. Donald’s invention, The Compact Tractor Tool Holder, allows a tractor user to easily carry and access up to five tools. The inventor is keeping in close communication with Universal Licensing regarding this manufacturer contact.

United Patent Research client Stacey J. has received initial manufacturer interest in his innovative laundry basket. A representative of Dial signed a confidentiality agreement promising to safeguard any information provided by the inventor. The Ezy-Sort Laundry Basket is an innovative laundry accessory which greatly simplifies the task of organizing clothes that are being washed. The inventor is keeping in close contact with Universal Licensing, the licensing affiliate of United Patent Research, regarding this manufacturer contact.

Several inventors working with United Patent Research have been notified by the United States Patent and Trademark Office that their inventions have attained patent pending status. United Patent Research offers inventors a variety of assistance services. The following United Patent Research clients have achieved patent pending status for their inventions through United Patent Research’s assistance services.

• Henry and Irene C. are the inventors of the practical garden accessory, the Spray Gun. This device allows a gardener to spray a garden without having to periodically hand pump the spaying unit.
• For painters, Lash L. has created the Paintbrush Holder which allows the user to safely rest a paintbrush without dripping paint on the floor.
• Inventor Joseph K. has conceived the environmentally friendly Green Bag Exchange which is an innovative system for providing reusable, sanitized grocery bags to consumers. As more and more localities enact restrictions on the use of disposable grocery bags, it can be expected that the Green Bag Exchange will prove to be a product that meets this environmental challenge.
• Inventor Geneva S. has directed her creative energies towards the creation of her Geneva Cards which are artistic greeting cards containing unique floral designs.
• A perfect addition to any smallish living environment is the Mini-Fridge Nightstand invented by United Patent Research client Rickey S. This innovative home product combines the utility of a small refrigerator with the aesthetic appeal of an attractive nightstand/end table.
• For the beach, back yard, or campsite, Gary T. invented the Around The Clock Beach Towel & Tote. This unique towel helps to keep the user facing the sun regardless of the time of day, and also provides a convenient method of cleaning up and transporting various personal items.
• Pet lovers around the world should find the Pet Auto Brusher and Feed Station, invented by Robert V., to be of great value. This innovative pet accessory is designed to regularly groom a pet with minimum effort by the pet’s owner.
• Joseph G. is the inventor of Back Yard Track which is an exciting new outdoor/indoor game for everyone who likes horse racing.
• Finally, United Patent Research client Anthony W. is the inventor of innovative emergency signs for automobiles and/or trucks. These Personal Emergency Tags can be easily and quickly attached to or removed from a car or truck and clearly alert other drivers that a car or truck is experiencing an emergency situation.

A company specializing in outdoor products, Outdoor Specialty Innovations has shown initial interest in the exciting fishing lure invented by United Patent Research client Tommy T. The CEO of Outdoor Specialty Innovations told the inventor that his company distributes products in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and that he would like more information about the Jitter Blade. The Jitter Blade is a fishing lure that mimics the sound of a jitter bug which top water fish cannot resist. The inventor is keeping in close contact with Universal Licensing, the licensing affiliate of United Patent Research, regarding this interest in the Jitter Blade.

Another inventor working with United Patent Research, Robert T., expressed his satisfaction with UPR’s services as follows:

“I was given the proper information and guided thru the steps to get me to this stage of the project.”

Inventor Robert T.’s invention, the Gutter Mate, is a unique gutter cleaning tool which significantly speeds up the task of cleaning home and commercial gutters as well as improving safety for the user.

Robert T., inventor of the Gutter Mate

Although United Patent Research emphasizes the importance of attaining patent protection in the United States, UPR does acknowledge the value of attaining additional patent protection in China and Europe. For many inventors, attaining patent protection in the burgeoning China marketplace is an important priority. Several inventors working with United Patent Research have successfully completed the patent process in China, and have received the official China patent certificate.

• United Patent Research client David M. invented the practical A/C Window Unit Condenser Filter which improves the efficiency of air conditioners through effective air filtration.
• Another practical invention is the Trailer Tongue Jack Weight Scale invented by UPR client Edwin S. This device is an accessory for a car or truck which is hauling a trailer. With this invention the driver can easily and accurately know the weight of the trailer that is being hauled.
• Anyone who at least occasionally works on their knees will readily appreciate Comfort Knees invented by John D. and Mike H. Unlike knee pads, Comfort Knees is unobtrusive and requires no adjustment.
• For emergency situations, Rodolfo M. invented the LED Emergency Hand Held Sign which clearly presents a situation specific message which is visible from a considerable distance.
• Although the China patent certificate for Timothy H. has not yet been issued, the Chinese Patent Office has issued a Notification of Granting Patent Right thereby communicating to the inventor that his patent application has been approved. Timothy’s invention, the Excess Elimination Device, is an environmentally friendly storage container design which enables all the contents of a storage drum or storage tank to be completely used without tilting the container or dumping unusable stored material into the environment.

Some inventors working with United Patent Research have decided to pursue patent protection for their inventions in the European Union which currently has twenty-seven member nations. Several of these inventors have been granted patent pending status by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market within the European Union.

• Timothy C. invented the novel Foot Light which is a personal light that can easily be attached to a user’s foot in the dark.
• Inventor David P. is the inventor of the Power Brush, an innovative cleaning/polishing tool, which is especially designed to be effective in hard to reach areas such as car/truck wheel walls.
• For taco lovers around the world, Bryant and Erica T. have conceived the Taco Rack which is an innovative cooking accessory designed to facilitate the cooking and serving of several tacos at the same time.

United Patent Research client Zachory K. has expressed his satisfaction with the services he has been receiving from UPR as follows:

“Everything went well from the start. The thing I liked most was that the next step was always taken forward in a quick, orderly fashion.”

Zachory’s invention, the Magic Wand, is an innovative construction/measuring tool which greatly simplifies and speeds up many common construction measuring tasks such as setting a string line, checking a gravel line, setting a grade for manholes, etc.

Zachory K., inventor of the Magic Wand