Made in America, Part II: Shat-R-Shield, Inc. seeks new innovations.
Deadline: Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 11:59PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)Tell your friends about this opportunity:
Description
We firmly believe innovation is part of our DNA as Americans. Take a look in your home today. What can you find that’s made in America? Don’t be shy and don’t be embarrassed. We know it’s pretty hard to do these days.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a government arm that supports small business and manufacturing. With its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), NIST seeks to boost U.S.-based manufacturing and production. Their goal is to bring back the “Made in America” label on the products we use in our daily lives. To do so, our partners at NIST/MEP have come to Edison Nation for an innovation kick start.
With the help of Rawlings Sporting Goods, Shat-R-Shield and more, we’re launching our second Made in America series of searches. You invent. We produce. All in the United States.
Shat-R-Shield, Inc. is a protective lighting manufacturer based in the U.S. Their traditional shatterproof solutions are focused mainly on florescent, commercial-grade lighting. Now, Shat-R-Shield is turning to our community to find innovations that will expand their reach beyond commercial lighting, or even lighting all together.
By utilizing coating on glassware, Shat-R-Shield offers a wide range of capabilities from complete shatterproofing to protection from the outdoor elements or contaminants.
What innovations can you think of that would benefit from Shat-R-Shield’s coating capabilities? Think beyond the light bulb, and find solutions that will expand their current business into other glassware and plastics, and in turn, open new avenues for growth. For inspiration, visit: www.shatrshield.com.
Reward: Advance & Royalties
Licensed ideas will receive a $2,500 minimum advance on 20 years percentage of sales or buyout. We split the royalties 50/50 with you on the products that we select. Royalties vary based upon the product but we always earn industry-leading rates.
Requirements
We ask for well-communicated ideas. This includes filling out our easy-to-use submission form to the best of your ability. Upload images, sketches and any other media that support your idea. Tell us your story. We even encourage you to create a video demonstrating your innovation. Don’t worry. We aren’t expecting you to break out your inner Spielberg. Please keep videos to less than 2 minutes.
As always, your submission should be unique and protectable (patent protection is highly-preferred, but not a conclusive requirement).
Each idea costs just $25 ($20 for Edison Insiders) to submit and, as long as you maintain Edison Insider membership, your idea may be submitted to as many searches as you would like at no additional cost. Click here for more details on Live Product Searches.