Submitting a single idea with backup increases the chances that someone will actually consider it When it comes to getting your invention in front of the right eyes—whether it's a potential licensee, a manufacturer, or an investor—less is often more. Submitting a laundry list of ideas might seem like a way to show your creativity and versatility, but in reality, it often has the opposite effect. It suggests a lack of commitment, polish, and market understanding. To make your submission stand out and be taken seriously, focus on one strong idea—and support it with the materials that demonstrate you've done ...
HAMMERKRO™ invented by Devan Gregory, CAD and 3d print and painting by Invention City At Invention City, we’re privileged to work with inventors whose drive, vision, and energy fuel innovation—and Devan Gregory is one of those rare individuals who embodies all three. Devan is both an inventor and an entrepreneur with an infectious enthusiasm and a powerful belief in his flagship product: the HAMMERKRO™. This tool isn’t just another gadget in a toolbox—it’s a labor-saving, space-saving innovation tailored to the real-world needs of contractors and DIYers alike. “HAMMERKRO is the only 3-in-1 hammer, axe, and crowbar tool designed to save ...
Image from patent claim by Chat GPT Prompt: Please make a patent drawing based on the following claim:15. A self-forming socket comprising: a housing assembly having an interior wall surrounding a separate frame, and a plurality of longitudinal openings through said frame; said housing having an opening at a top end through which said frame is inserted for assembly into an interior of said housing; a housing interior wall notch in which said frame is held; an inward extension of said interior wall to form a shelf below said notch to support said frame; a plurality of parallel pins ...
Tools invented, patented, developed and manufactured by WorkTools/Invention City. There’s a quiet satisfaction in completing a job with tools you’ve had a hand in developing. That feeling becomes even more meaningful when the work is on something personal—like my sailboat—and the tools happen to be ones our team designed and manufactured years ago. A Small Repair, A Big Reminder The job was simple: I needed a low-friction bumper to protect the rail on my boat where the jib furling line pulls across. Over time, the line had carved a channel into the fiberglass—something I wanted to stop before it got ...
Show them the money! Everyone needs to profit. Pursuit of ProfitAcross continents, cultures, and centuries, humanity has searched for ways to connect beyond words. While language barriers and cultural differences persist, one form of communication transcends them all: money. At Invention City, where ideas become products, we see daily how the pursuit of profit unites inventors, entrepreneurs, and consumers—regardless of identity or background. Money as CommunicationMoney is more than a medium of exchange—it’s a powerful form of communication. Every transaction is a message: a declaration of value, trust, and intent. When you pay for something, you’re not just buying a ...