New Idea for my Moisture Device! Please Help!

[markem]

It's hard to give more input without more specifics. If this is something that you intend to patent, then I can see the reluctance. If you are looking for ideas just for product, start tossing out some parameters and you will get a load of more detailed help.

Originally Posted by markem

It's hard to give more input without more specifics. If this is something that you intend to patent, then I can see the reluctance. If you are looking for ideas just for product, start tossing out some parameters and you will get a load of more detailed help.

Well the gel which is used as the moisture control system is patented, the device is not year patented. So basically here it is in a nutshell. The gel will slowly release moisture into the atmosphere, and will suck some back up if the moisture is too high. When the gel is running low on water, an electrical circuit will be complete and warn you to fill it up with water. However this should last for between 1-4 months AT LEAST depending on the humidor size. Finally, it will send humidity and temp (provided people want this feature) to a phone/computer to tell the consumer what the levels are at intervals. Does this help to clarify? I would be happy to answer any other questions as well. Either post them on the forum or email me directly at thamerly@carthage.edu.

Thanks!

[Wharf Rat]

What's the patent #?

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

What's the patent #?

Before I answer that, may I ask why you want to know that?

[markem]

Originally Posted by timberham

Before I answer that, may I ask why you want to know that?

why not? If you know the patent number, no prob. Patents are public documents.

Full disclosure: I am a IP consultant and testifying expert, but not in this area.

Originally Posted by markem

why not? If you know the patent number, no prob. Patents are public documents.

Full disclosure: I am a IP consultant and testifying expert, but not in this area.

No problem just curious why. The patent number is 6,583,225 and the link to the uspto site is here http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...225&RS=6583225.

So, the patent owner isn't me obviously. However, my school is part of a program called CATI (Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation) www.thecati.com and so the company had no use for the patent and gave right to it to CATI. This is actually where I got hold of the patent and was able to gain right to it. Overall, it's a vary cool integration of school to the real world. Hope this little bit was helpful and anymore questions are welcome and I will do my best to answer them.

Thanks!

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by markem

why not? If you know the patent number, no prob. Patents are public documents.

Full disclosure: I am a IP consultant and testifying expert, but not in this area.

Been a while, but I've been an expert witness in a patent suit as well. (Gas fireplace)

And, it was not fun!

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Been a while, but I've been an expert witness in a patent suit as well. (Gas fireplace)

And, it was not fun!

I don't know, I love IP and patent law. If I decide I don't like chemistry research, I'm going to get my J.D. to practice patent law lol.