muddejp's Blog Entries
Status of All my submissions and Ideas
August 21, 2008
I decided to post a status of all my stuff here. I thought it would be an easy way for people to check up and keep track of things. If everyone would do it then we could better gauge how things are progressing.
Status Summary
August 21, 2008
Spencers Lighting Entry – January 12, 2009 – Found out Spencer’s passed on the idea. Monday 11/11/08 – Found out that the presentation to Spencer’s went well and I am still in consideration. Now the big waiting game!!! Deadline for contracts is 45 days from the presentation 12/21/08, the day before my son’s 3rd Birthday! Thursday 11/6/08 is the presentation day (fingers crossed)! G7! – Sweeeeet! (Since 11/4/08 10AMish) G6 – Got skipped (No problem with that!) G5! since (10/29/08 Late Night – I was sleeping) G4! Finally Moving! since (10/29/08 2:30PM) G3! Moving on up! since (9/4/08 8PM) G2! since (9/1/08 Afternoon) Entered and at G1 since 8/28/08 2PMish Springs Creative Craft Kit Entry – 11/17/08 Received a rejection email from EN stating that there are too many products out there like it and Springs creative rejected the idea. Whatever… So Spring Creative has 45 days from the presentation that will be December 7th ish. To get a response! 10/29/08 Prototypes received at EN. 10/27/08 Prototypes shipped. 10/24/08 Email from EN requesting prototypes. G7! since (10/23/08 7PMish) Fingers Crossed X! G6! since (10/23/08 4PMish) G5! since (10/21/08 2PMish) G4! since (10/20/08 Late night) G3! since (10/16/08 8PM) G2! since (10/14/08 8PM) Entered and at G1 since 10/13/08 1AMish! Deadline Day! Spencers Gag Novelty Entry 1 - 8G Sucks!!!! (9/15/08 1:30PM) 7G Awesome!, (since 9/1/08 Afternoon ) 6G Woooo Hoooo!, (Since 8/29/08 5:30PM) 5G Sweeeet!, (since 8/28/08 1PMish) 4G Woo Hoo!, (since 8/25/08 7PMish) Spencers Gag Novelty Entry 2- Killed and Bleeding at 3G, since (8/27/08 11AM) Utility Patent #1 - Filed on 7/30/2008. No responses yet. EE Atlanta Casting Call Entry - Made it to the Fortunate 124 but haven't heard anything since March 2008. I received my rejection email today 10/2/08. Oh well, I am on my own! Ride the roller coaster!
CafePress Store opened!
September 10, 2008
http://www.cafepress.com/redlinelogic Thanks to Toni, I opened my cafepress store and submitted a few designs.
New CafePress Designs
September 17, 2008
I am having some fun creating new designs at CafePress.
Check them out by clicking on the following link.
http://www.cafepress.com/Redlinelogic
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Questionnaire from EE
September 21, 2008
Section 1: Product Materials and Specifications 1. List the key materials/components that make up your product. 2. Provide specifications of the key components of your product (i.e. thickness, test requirements, performance requirements). Section 2: Manufacturing & Sourcing 1. Name/location of the factory that produces your product or prototype. 2. Contact information for your current factory (name, title, phone number, extension, etc…) 3. Per unit F.O.B. factory cost 4. What is the production run minimum? 5. Do you own tooling? a. If yes, cost of tooling? b. If yes, location of tooling? 6. Cost of any/all packaging that you’re currently using a. Order minimums for packaging materials Section 3: Product Elements, Features and Benefits 1. Describe how your product operates. 2. What are the key features of your product? (i.e. it is light-weight, made of special materials, durability, etc…) 3. What are the key benefits of your product? (i.e. what does the user gain/benefit from the use of your product) 4. What problem does your product solve? Section 4: Previous Sales Activity and Experience 1. Provide list of all accounts you are either selling to now or who you have presented to before. 2. What price did you quote? 3. What, if any, additional terms did you quote? (i.e. payment terms, advertising allowance, rebates, freight terms, etc…) 4. What is the targeted retail price for your product? 5. Summarize the buyer’s response(s) to your product? (i.e. their assessment of salability of the product, seasonal impact on sales) 6. List any/all recommended changes that buyers suggested for your product.
Fortunate 124 Rejection Email
October 02, 2008
Dear Inventor: On July 24, 2008 we requested an extension of sixty (60) days as a result of expressed interest in your product concept. During this time we have been in dialog with manufacturers and retailers in hopes of securing an immediate opportunity to bring your product to market. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to do so, and as a result have released you from the agreement you executed. Before disappointment sets in, we would ask that you step back and understand that your product made it to final consideration by our review panel, and was chosen by a retailer for further consideration. Please let this news be an inspiration to you as an inventor. The fact that we have not been able to secure an agreement yet, doesn’t mean your product won’t eventually be successful. In fact, we have had manufacturers and retailers call us months after we have released a product only to indicate they are ready to move forward. Each year we see hundreds of great ideas that do not make the show. Often we are contacted by these inventors who found inspiration in their experience and had success taking their product to market on their own. To help you do the same, we have created Edison Nation (www.EdisonNation.com), an online resource dedicated to inventors helping inventors. Not only can you use Edison Nation to obtain referrals for reliable service providers but you can also take advantage of a new feature called Live Product Search (LPS). LPS hosts new idea searches each month from major retailers, much like our live casting calls. However, for your convenience it is all done online and takes just minutes to post your idea in response to a search. Even if your idea is not selected for one search, it will remain in our database to be considered for all future searches. As a special benefit to you as a Season 3 finalist, we are waiving the $25 submission fee and providing you the ability to upload your Season 3 submission to our database for consideration in all future Live Product Searches. Even though your idea was not selected for the show, it may be a perfect fit for a future search from one of our retail partners. Live Product Search is available only to Edison Nation Gold members, which is $9.25 per month. To find out more about the many additional benefits to Gold membership (such as a complimentary subscription to Inventors Digest, the ability to watch Everyday Edisons online, access to interviews with some of the brightest and successful minds, and much more) visit www.EdisonNation.com where you can create an account for free. You may cancel at any time – there are no minimum requirements. We have created a special Web address (just for you) to visit in order to qualify for your free submission. Please visit www.EdisonNation.com/EverydayEdisons/XXXXXXX to submit your idea to the Live Product Search database. If you cannot click on this link, then cut & paste this URL into your web browser. Best wishes as you pursue your journey as an inventor. It takes a rare mind to invent, and the fact that your invention was well received will hopefully provide you with the encouragement to continue. Sincerely, The Bouncing Brain Productions Team
En Chat
October 22, 2008
http://chat.redlinelogic.com
I am setting up a subdomain on my website for EN users. Until Edison Nation gets a chat feature set up, I wanted to set up an interim solution.
The people of Edison Nation are a valuable resource. This hopefully will help us connect when conversation is needed.
There is no login required, just enter your username.
Give it a try and let me know what you think. Or give me suggestions and I will do my best to implement them.
Have Fun!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 17, 2008
Here are some videos to have fun with. EN Snowball Fight http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/5i5OicRnTbUjuAqy EN Classic Movie http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/8WJLDl1MHd5D8Jpz Toni and I in God's Pottery! http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/Fmfvengd0GKef5leGlKL
Inventor Inspired T-Shirts
October 06, 2009
Hey everyone I just created a couple of invention inspired T-shirts on my cafepress site including one that only a true inventor will understand. Check them out and let me kow what you think. http://www.cafepress.com/redlinelogic
Official Entry into the Licensed Inventor Ranks
October 23, 2009
Today I signed and mailed my first license contract to my LIcensee. This is what I have been working toward for a couple of years now. My product will make its debut at the Global Pet Expo in March 2010! I have learned so much and I hope this is only the beginning! Thanks to everyone for their support through this process. You're the best!
