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First Inventors provides the small business and independent inventor with a suite of services and educational tools focusing on both teaching and guiding the inventor through the critical first stages of invention development. Below we have aggregated our documents, helpful external links, and customer testimonials.
First Inventors Documents
Invention Disclosure Document - For more information please read about Step 1. - Confidentiality Agreement - For more information please read about Step 1.
External Links
- Better Business Bureau
- Federal Trade Commission
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Ben Franklin NE
- Originate Ventures
- Lehigh University Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Leadership Residency Program
Testimonials
EcoTech Marine
Tim Marks - Co-Founder
ECOTECH MARINE has revolutionized reef aquarium propeller pumps with its award-winning line of VorTech products and accessories. Their patented design places the pump motor outside of the aquarium tank thus eliminating the heating of the water by the pump motor. They offer these technically superior pumps in three models to accommodate aquariums ranging from 2.5 to 500+ gallons. Read more about EcoTech Marine here.“The staff members at First Inventors have been very helpful during the start-up phase of ECOTECH MARINE and have advised us on both business and technology related issues
over many years. They continue to be a reliable resource for our company.” - Tim Marks
uBlanket LLC
Brett Snowden - Co-Founder
uBlanket is a market leader in enabling customers to create beautiful and custom made blankets from previously worn memorable shirts. Each blanket is designed by the customer using their proprietary, easy-to-use, interactive blanket building software. Their fully quilted blankets are made with extra soft anti-pill fleece and high-loft batting. uBlanket has partnered with Project Night Night, a non-profit organization serving over 25,000 children each year, to distribute blankets made from unused shirt material. Read more about uBlanket LLC here.“First Inventors has provided critical feedback on our business plan and is currently working with us to prepare a marketing and financial presentation for additional working capital to expand our business. They are a critical consulting resource for our company.” - Brett Snowden
MaxXcel Sports LLC
Jeff Siipola & Bill Brandt - Founders
MaxXcel Sports LLC is the leading innovator and manufacturer of sports related products for increasing forearm, wrist and grip strength for lacrosse, golf, hockey, baseball, tennis and other stick sports. Their patent pending FP360 strengthens specific muscles while the athlete is normally practicing their sport without the need to change their practice regimen. The FP360 improves overall grip strength, decreases hand and wrist fatigue and improves fitness and athletic performance. It is a lightweight, inexpensive and easy to carry training aid for any athlete looking to improve their competitive advantage. Read more about MaxXcel Sports LLC here.“The professional staff of First Inventors has provided invaluable assistance by designing our first prototype and contributing to the development of our business plan. We are currently seeking their advice in raising additional funds for increasing our distribution channels.” - Jeff Siipola & Bill Brandt