I just now saw this thread also Frank. It can be baffeling to see the rejections when many of us can see the explosive sales potential. There are many stories about people that stuck with it, although they received many rejections, and finally their idea or book was accepted with great success. Then those that rejected wished they had not. But I can see the possibility with this, that even those that rejected in the past, can still accept in the future, when they see the future successes. Just don’t give up it’s too good, they will eventually see.

Thank you Mike!

“Success” with the technology has been elusive…. I was able to secure a non-exclusive license with a desk-top resin airplane
manufacturer back in 2008, who made “MyDIO” kits for modelers, but priced them much higher than the average modeler would pay, and the don’t market them except on their website.

Scale modeling is a small niche, but “Ornaments”, “Mirror Charms”, and “Souvenirs” would be Mass. I built 30+ ornament samples for test marketing purposes; everywhere I showed them the response was positive, without exception, so I made arrangements with several private retailers in a 150 mile radius to place them on their shelves and price them as they saw fit (prices ranged from $10.95 to $19.95) to guage how shoppers would recieve them. In THREE DAYS they were ALL sold, with shoppers/store owners asking for more!

1) Material cost is between .70 & $1.50 each…
2) practically any subject can be in the ornament’s center which would appeal to a BROAD audience…
3) People who aren’t shopping for ornaments, are drawn to them because the centerpiece floats freely (“MID Affect” causes people to stare involuntarily)…
4) Ornaments are “EVERGREEN” products…
5) Ornaments are SEASONAL, but it could be retailed in “kit” form for the Crafts industry, or as scented mirror charms to the Auto Accessory industry….

I’ve presented the concept to many companies, large and small…. most showed interest but later declined without explanation.
I presented it to EN, they gave it an R5. The ONLY part that could be considered a success was the mention in ID, and the issued patent.

I didn’t see this thread until today. Holy moly, Frank! That is amazing. I can’t wait to read the article. Very very cool. Here’s to continued success and recognition for you. You deserve it.

Yes, I also have the yellow circled star. Perhaps after the EN Fund winners are chosen they will let us know about the “ILP”.

FINALLY……………got mine today. Did you come up with the “Holidaze”, name? Frank, can you float a picture, (photograph) with your technology in the globe? Love them, great idea, CONGRATS!!!!!

Tim – Absolutely; practically ANY subject can be represented. Here are some examples set in a snow globe encasement….

Thank you Toni and KJ!! <:-)

Tim – I know buddy…. guess we just have to wait and see. Maybe they’re going to wait until after the presentation daye to
make the determinations?

Way to go…Congratulations Frank!!!

Congratulations Frank!! Great product!

Hopefully you’ll get your ID in today’s mail, Fleta…. sometimes the mail can drive us nuts!! <6-/

It would be nice if there was some type of Dashboard indicator to let the Member know if their submission
has infact been taken up for licensing consideration….. there is a circled “star” with “Insider Licensing Program”
positioned next to my R5’d FUND submission on the dashboard, but I don’t know if that’s a “it qualifies” or “has
been accepted” indication? Do you have the circled star next to your FUND submission?

Never seen any ILP banners….. don’t know of any ILP recipients for that matter! LOL

STILL waiting for my MAG, maybe it will come today! Yes, I’m also wondering about the Insiders Licensing Program. I’m hoping it will be an extension of their successes!!! Hey Frank, do you think they will give out Green “ILP” Banners to us for our Avatars? !!! :)

Thank you so much folks! <:-)

Betsy – Glad you finally got your magazine… I’ve been bragging on your Eggies too! <:-)

Don – I am seeking licensing opportunities first; they’re currently entered in the Insiders Licensing Program, and hope EN might want to find a home for the concept. There’s at least three mass markets the concept would fit into; we’ll just have to wait and see where it goes, but I do have a couple more avenues in the wings should they decide not to.

Yea, I FINALLY got my magazine! Frank, your Ornaments look outstanding!!! How cool! I’m so excited to show my friends and tell them that I know the inventor! Bravo! ;-)

Well done Frank and Lisa. Do you plan to manufacture and distribute?

Just saw it – very cool. Congrats Frank.

I saw it- great idea! Congrats!!!

Jeesh, Frank…I think it’s getting close to the Frank White Studio time, eh?

Congrats!

Thanks, Frank – I love that story. In looking at your likeness in the anniversary gift, I can imagine you in a duster and that brings to mind Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (Hope I have the correct movie….) No matter, that gift is just perfect.

That is amazing Frank. Lisa must be so proud of you and your many talents. Congratulations.

Thanks Mark, Scott, Mark, and Julie…. <:-)

By Julie’s request:
How Lisa and I came to be…

Back in August 1982, I was working part time giving airplane rides at the local General Aviation airport up in Doran, Va. One Saturday morning these three girls showed up wanting to “do something exciting for a change”; twin sisters Lisa & Lois and their friend Diane. I took them out in the Skyhawk so they could all go together… after coming back in, Lois & Diane (who were in the back) asked where the restroom was… LOL… so I pointed them toward the office and off they went. Lisa stayed behind and after about a minute I asked her if she’d be interested in a free trip around the pattern while she’s waiting on them; she said “Sure!”, so away we went!

After turning Final I got bold and ask her, “If I can squawk the tires on the runway numbers, will you give me your phone number?” She smiled and shook her head ‘yes’….. well, I did (something I had practiced doing many times) and as we taxi in she hands me a piece of paper and made me promise to call her…… three months later we were married, amidst avid (you haven’t known each other long enough and it will never work) warnings & protest.

Thanks to God’s good humor, we’ve out lasted ALL of the naysayers! LOL

On our 25th Anniversary, I built a diorama of that special day, complete with likenesses of us, and gave it to her as a gift. People say: “You built her a model airplane for an anniversary gift???” Well, it may just be a model airplane to everyone else, but it means the world and all to her… and me! <:-)
http://floatingmid.com/anniversaygift.jpg

Here is earlier recognition for Frank’s talents: http://www.edisonnation.com/forums/other/topics...

Frank, maybe its time to tell, again, the story about how you met YOUR Lisa.

Cupcake-Lisa: that is just too much fun! You put the Cupcake Girls, and the others, to shame………

That’s awesome Frank! As an aviation fan, I could see myself picking up one of your air display cases in the future.

Hi Lisa, your cupcake was AMAZING!!! You are so artistic and I wish you greatness. xo

Hi Lisa I like your work , That looks too good to eat well done lisa you have a great talant. Good post Frank

Thank you Mark and Betsy!

I think if EN were to offer to those of us that have set up shop and are manufacturing and selling that would be incredibly generous. Perhaps they’d do it too. I would think that there are hundreds of visitors that might be interested in purchasing for their own use, but also potential business relations that could be built. But EN would in a way be hindering it’s leverage to work as a potential licensing agent by doing so. In some ways it could greatly help EN’s credibility as a source for viable products available. If some flunky such as myself can be profittable seeling my own invention, potential licensees might reconsider the viablity of one they would otherwise pass over. I’ve gotten to a point that I’m not sure (again) the direction I want to pursue. License of Manufacture.

Scott-

That’s just it…you never know who will see your product and what will happen. I know a few folks who renovate and update garages for people…and will be showing them the Holeyrail to include in the line up of items they do already including floor coatings and cabinets. The Holeyrail metal would look real nice I bet, next to some new cabinets. As soon as my garage is re-done your system will be in my garage. : ) And hopefully I can get some of Franks Ornaments shown to the people I know at Lockheed Martin. I know some neat aerospace items that would look cool suspended in those. We need an EN member store page so we can all have our available products linked from that page. Maybe even make a new tab at the top of the site for it. What you say you?

congrats Frank, Mike and ID also ran a little spot on my product. I did get one customer that specifically mentioned the magazine had sat on his coffee table for months and he kept seeing my writeup. Finally he broke down and decided to get his garage organized and knew that he was going to use holeyrail to get the job done. I jope the write up brings you the rewards you seek.

That’s AWESOME Lisa!!!! Love it!

Congratulations Frank. I haven’t received my copy yet, but I’m really looking forward to it.
Lisa, nice decoration congratulations. Cupcake, vanilla wafer and gum, my sweet tooth would love it!

Thanks Frank! I’m honored that you would recognize my name. It was a blessing to win. Let’s hope there are many blessings in the future for us all. :)

Thank you Lisa!

You know, when I read your post about 10 minutes after you done it, there was something about your name that rung a bell, but couldn’t figure out where I’d seen it before…. then a couple minutes ago I remembered!

My youngest daughter is a cake decorator and occasionally brings flyers by to show my wife (Lisa too btw), and one of those concerned a cupcake that was decorated to look like an animated figure was taking a bath with bubble covered water running over the side of the tub (cupcake paper). After a Google or two, by golly it WAS you!! Congratulations on winning 1st prize in the Jelly Belly contest with it!! It’s an honor to meet you!
http://jbcupcakechallenge.com/images/cc_winner_...

Congratulations Frank. I’m fairly new here, but I think you’re one of those very special people who deserves to be blessed. Enjoy this one!

Luis – Oh yes… I am very thankful for the mustache! <;-)

Just got my copy of Inventors Digest in the mail… WOW!! Thank You Mike Drummond and whoever else decided to include
this in the magazine! “Holidaze”… I like that!

Congrats, Frank. You are very talented.

… You forgot to include that moustache in your blessings :o)

;-( Darn, wasn’t in today’s mail. But at least I have it to look forward to. I just can’t wait! It’s so cool that this is coming as such a surprise to you, that makes the story even better!

Thank you all, very much!

People measure success many ways:
God blessed me with health…. a beautiful lady to grow old with… an honorable trade… shelter, clothing, and food… seven beautiful grandchildren who think the sun rises and sets on me…. the gift of Art… and wonderful friends.
If I perish penniless tomorrow, I couldn’t have ever wished for a more successful and happy life! <:-)

EACH of you are a part of that, and I thank you!

Frank i received my inventors magazine today! From your beautiful paintings to your ornaments you are so creative you are a true Artist:)

Read it…congrates Frank….. cool product hope it sells tons come Xmas season.

I’m having my morning coffee and waiting impatiently for my mail! This is so cool and just unbelievable that you didn’t even know about it! And probably the article will be reprinted in lots of other publications. You’re on the verge of fame my friend! Couldn’t be happier!

How cool Frank!! Congratulations AGAIN! Excited for you and can’t wait to see you in the issue. You are on a roll, my friend!!!

That’s soooooooo funny Frank… :))) you have to find out about your self here !!! :))) gotta love it !!!!

i got my mag today… and went right to it … first off…. !!!

i am so happy for you !!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))))))))))

now we know what youve been up too in the back room at night on a boring TUES, NO MOON… HAR !!!! :)))))))))

It’s quite alright, Ralph… infact, I’m glad you did post the notice or it’s hard to tell when I would have found out! LOL

It’s good.. <:-)

Frank-

I hope it was ok I posted this… kinda late for me to ask now! I should have asked you first, but incorrectly assumed you already knew, my bad! My apologies if I offended you in any way! I just thought it was news worthy and very exciting! ; )

I’m hoping tomorrow! I’m going to order a bunch of copies!

Thank all of you…. I’m kinda looking forward to seeing it now myself.
I didn’t have a clue they were going to do that.

When is the magazine normally delivered?

Frank, Whoo hoo! Can’t wait to read it. Bless you

Congrats Frank, now maybe you will get the right recoginition for your ornaments.