We’re on our last stage of the invention cycle, and it’s probably the most important for quality control. And, in our humble opinion, it’s also the most fun part. You get to test what you just conceived and see how well — or how bad — it works. This is your time to put your …
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Testing the limits [Invention Cycle]
So far in the invention process you’ve worked your way around — and back and forth — along the cycle a few times. You’ve examined the problem, researched some solutions, and even drafted designs. In this test we’re going to look more at testing your drafted design, which as you can guess will lead you …
Draft and design your dreams [Invention Cycle]
You’re smack in the middle of the invention process now. You’ve learnt to pick apart and examine the problems, become a Google-fu master, and now you’re ready to crack your knuckles and get into the meat of the work. It’s time to pick up your crayons and construction paper and get to work. OK, fine, get …
Researching solutions to the problem [Invention Cycle]
In the previous step of the invention cycle you learnt how to get beyond wishy-washy thoughts to listing the actual problem. Now, it’s time to find a solution… and see if that solution is really an invention you can patent. To do this we’re going to break this into two parts: researching a solution and …
Examing and picking apart problems [Invention Cycle]
So, you want to be an inventor, eh? Perhaps you have some ideas already, but don’t know what to do now. Invention often doesn’t start with a eureka moment. Instead, it starts out with cursing that something went wrong, quickly followed by tearing apart the problem to find out what’s wrong in the first place. …
The invention process [Invention Cycle]
There is no right way to invent something. Some people take a slow, methodical route testing theory after theory before ever working with their hands. Some go straight for the supplies and start tinkering. Still, others, and a great majority of inventors, use a combination of the two. There really isn’t a magic ratio for …