Rachelle D., inventor of the Fit2go, communicated to her licensing agent, Universal Licensing, that Ford Motor Company is pleased to receive outside submissions of new ideas. Ford Motor Company does, however, require that all new invention submissions be submitted only to their web site. Universal licensing will be advising Rachelle regarding the proper procedures to following in dealing with Ford Motor Company.

United Patent Research client inventor, Limor M., has received a manufacturer inquiry regarding the Thermal Sensing Baby Feeder. The manufacturer, MAM USA, deals with baby and infant products.

Jason H., inventor of Germ Off, received a signed confidentiality agreement from a manufacturer. Jason will now send appropriate information concerning his invention to this company.

United Patent Research is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance regarding the trademark application of UPR client, Michael M. Congratulations Michael regarding your successful trademark application!

United Patent Research is pleased to report that the Chinese Patent Office has announced that Kenneth D., inventor of Klean Deck, has been issued a “Notification of Granting Patent Right”. Mr. D. is hoping that achieving patent status in the vigorous Chinese market will be a significant step towards the commercial success of his invention.

A client of United Patent Research (UPR), inventor/fisherman Steven B., was in a quandary regarding the next steps he could take to promote his invention, The Jug Line Fishing Device. Steven B. contacted UPR’s affiliate, Universal Licensing and its President, Mr. Michael Freedman, for advice. Mr. Freedman noted the up-coming 2010 Boat and Fishing show in Mr. B.’s home state of Florida. Mr. Freedman explained how to research the names of the companies who will be attending this trade show and encouraged Mr. B. to contact some of these companies prior to the show. As Mr. B. has been granted United States and European Community Design patents he is well prepared to promote his invention at this up-coming trade show as well as other trade shows in the future.

On June, 23, 2009, Cadie Products Corporation informed inventor Edward J., that they would be interested in distributing his invention, Electric Range Cook Top Covers, via mail order sales. This invention (USPTO Patent Pending) is an accessory for electric stoves which helps to keep the stove tops clean.

 

Inventors M. Bates and R. Rienthaler and Universal Licensing are in negotiations with television show QVC to show their new products.  M. Bates has been granted a Utility patent and UPR is currently working on a Design patent. 

 

 

Universal Licensing is also negotiating with television show QVC for inventor D. Dueitch. QVC has made offers and UL is negotiating for a better deal on behalf of Mr. Dueitch and his product. As those negotiations continue, UL is also negotiating with manufacturers and distributors.

 

A “Notice of Allowance” is issued to an inventor when the United States Patent Office approves and issues a patent. The following clients have been issued a “Notice of Allowance”.  UPR’s patent attorneys will be completing a formally granted patent.

W. Bryant

L. Hackett

R. Green

 

Inventor J. Hodges has been granted the China Patent for his product.  

 

European Union patents have been filed for the following clients:

H. Cole – Attic Diaper

D. Drapeau – Remote Lighted Pad

G. Duncan – Dunks Flush Aways

L. Ercolini – One Piece Bathing suit With Snaps or Velcro

R. Rienthaler –The Beverage Wrap

M. Krebbs – Flushables

 

Informal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

T. Abduelal – GPS for Truck Drivers & RV’s

E. Carmouche – The Piggy Back Charger

J. Bartley – Three-in-A-Row

R. Bowman – Scrubs

J. Davies – Cooler Fan for Welders

T. Downs – The IV Separator

D. Haggins – Lap Top Printer

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

K. Ingles – Ten Can Liner

S. James – Snap Lighting

E. Jefferson – Electric Range Cook Top Covers

L. Kolander – Comfy Cushions

K. Matthews – Cupcake Carrier

C. Peppard – Peps Roller Cover& Brush Saver

K. Poland – The Cycle Protector

R. Reeder – Water Heater Containment Tank

S. Rice – Care Cap

D. Sanchez – Trampoline Spring

K. Shino – Shino’s Restroom Accessory

S. Simpson – Medication/Mealtime Reminder

A. Sloas – Quench Despence

T. Triolo – Foney Water (Funny Water)

S.Krebsbach – Cone Holder

M. Glick – The Stripboat

M. Farley – Music Hands

E. Edge – Disposable BP Cuff Liner

A. Grigg – Load Dunage

S. Leach – The Saving Grace Swing

 

 

Formal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

P. Visconti – The Tick Scanner

L. Durham – Abdominal Explosion Bed

F. Emmerich -The Debris Catcher

J. Hudson – Cool Case

P. Johnson – Clear Grease Gun

K. Marcum – Baby Buffer

C. Quinton -  Easy Find

R. Wilson – Webtiles and Webosaurs

 

 

J. Lochmueller has been in contact with a prototype company that will produce a prototype of her product and/or an engineering design.  Additionally, the owner of Neato has agreed to facilitate a deal which will allow the Stroller Pak to be distributed internationally in 40 countries.

 

Universal Licensing attorney Michael Freedman has been in contact with a video production company out of Florida to work with UPR’s clients, discussions will begin this week.

 

A new and exciting update for inventor R. Rienthaler, Mr. Rienthaler has been contacted personally by a well known manufacturer, US Poly, to initiate confidentiality agreements. Universal Licensing will be reviewing these documents so that an offer can be discussed.

 

D. Drapeau has received interest from manufacturing giant Panasonic. Confidentially agreements have been sent for signing and negotiations should begin in the near future.

 

Universal Licensing’s agent Jim Lolitz has begun working on a brochure for inventor M. Bates and is helping to prepare for a tradeshow she will be attending with her product.

 

C. DeLage has returned from vacation and three out of four interested  manufacturers have signed confidentiality agreements. Standard Rubber, Retco, and HIVO manufacturers have signed all agreements and are ready to begin negotiations. Plasticolor has not yet signed the confidentiality documents but is expected to sign in the near future.

 

Informal Provisional Patents have been filed and receipts have been sent to the following clients:

J. Bartlet –Three-In-A-Row

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

S. James – Snap Lighting

 

Trademark applications have been sent to the USPTO for:

C. McFann – Fish Flipper for Hook Removal

 

E. Carmouchee – The Piggy Back Charger

 

K. Ihlefeld – Fun Flush

 

C. Quinton – Easy Find

 

S. Rice – Care Cap

 

A. Sloas – Quench Despence

 

T. Villanueva – Cradle Sleeve

 

A. Nierodzik – Key Keeper

 

L. Milan – Baby’s Life Saver

 

H. Brooks – Neck Protector