How do I patent my invention?

[Jester]

Okay, came up with a great idea(seriously, don't laugh) and I have no idea how I have to go about putting this genius idea into a product that will make me Oprah rich!

How does this work?

And yes, I googled "patent" but was wanting to know if anyone had personal experience?

[lowthreeohz]

Mail yourself an envelope with the design.

I'm willing to bet the Patent Office's website would be a good start.

[Chili]

Sorry, someone already holds the patent on a double headed dildo..

[Mike]

Okay, came up with a great idea(seriously, don't laugh) and I have no idea how I have to go about putting this genius idea into a product that will make me Oprah rich!

How does this work?

And yes, I googled "patent" but was wanting to know if anyone had personal experience?

Send me all of the details for the product and I will get the patent for you.

[Mike]

Sorry, someone already holds the patent on a double headed dildo..

It's an updated version of the "flesh light", looks a lot like a rabbit for men actually.

[bcoop]

Sorry, someone already holds the patent on a double headed dildo..

Beat me to it.

[ELVIS]

they already tried to test market pot flavored doritos.

god bless.

[motoman]

You might want to look into a patent lawyer if it's something you're serious about.

[mustangguy289]

A patent lawyer and about 10 grand.

[HarrisonTX]

I heard about this idea over a beer.

"Its called toilet buddy. Its a net that goes into the toilet to catch all the things your drop, like your keys, wallet, cellphone, while going to the bathroom."

[bcoop]

I heard about this idea over a beer.

"Its called toilet buddy. Its a net that goes into the toilet to catch all the things your drop, like your keys, wallet, cellphone, while going to the bathroom."

Fail. It would also catch your shit (literally).

[John -- '02 HAWK]

I used to illustrate patents as my jobs. so heres my 2 cents

review most of this:

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/index.jsp

Search for your item here:

http://www.google.com/patents

If its a simple item you can patent it yourself, but if its complex or you want to market it you probably want to get a patent attorney. Just a warning they arent cheap. You can also avoid the whole patent thing by having a company buy the idea outright it will still involve a lawyer but it wont be as expensive

[Moose242]

i heard about this idea over a beer.

"its called toilet buddy. Its a net that goes into the toilet to catch all the things your drop, like your keys, wallet, cellphone, while going to the bathroom."

lmao!

[bcoop]

If you're serious, PM Strychnine. I believe he was considering making a move to get in to that field.

[mustangguy289]

Fail. It would also catch your shit (literally).

Fail. It would work in urinals.