New Invention

My only 'expertise' in this area comes from editing a book about it... but at least I can tell you this much: Write it all down. It's vital to have written records of your idea. Photocopy it and send it to yourself in the mail: it's fallible, but it's a great way of proving when you had the idea. Figure out who benefits and what the competitive edge is for people producing your idea - it'll be easier to sell it to them. Is it fully-developed or just an idea? If it isn't a developed idea, you can't patent it and you'll have to rely on NDAs and other such unreliable methods to keep potential manufacturers quiet. Once it's developed, make sure you register your intellectual property rights - this will usually involve a patent search to make sure it hasn't already been invented and will cost you money. That's the very minimum. There's a lot, lot more involved in bringing a new product to market, even if you're not making it yourself: market research, target audience, all that stuff. If you're serious about the whole process and don't mind spending a bit of money, get a book on the process. The only person who's work I've read is this one: http://www.howtoinvent.info, so I can't recommend any others. I know that one covers everything, from developing the product right up to making and selling it yourself (should you be so inclined). I'm sure there are plenty more available out there!

I dont know where you live but here in Canada, we have a tv show where people like you can come over and ask for money or partnership with Canadian Millionaires. They accept the offer or refuse it. Im sending you a link so you can watch some videos of how it goes. Some people are partners with some of those millionaires and are doing very good with their businesses. http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/ Good Luck!!

First I will say protect your product...do not trust...period! Now, the only thing I will suggest is like the guy that went to whamo with his invention for a new water car wash thing for children...go to one of the major companies that produces the products like that...and tell them you have an invention and ask if they will sponsor it and pay you for your invention. Make sure you get money for each one that sells or something like that...or a hefty lump sum to begin with. Don't get cheated by them saying well they have to do all the rearch and the patents and ....etc. They have people to do that and really it's not a big deal. They can pay you what your invention is worth.

Sorry I don't but I would suggest going to the store and looking at the products they have, the one brand that pops out at you in that "darn I should have thought of them / they are well known" way, you should take the number for and call them. They may be able to direct you in the right direction.