New Invention..

[Scarlett]

I've invented something which I want to build so that I can test it out. Thing is, I have no idea how. If it was available in the shops it would be made of plastic or metal. How do inventors (on Dragon's Den etc) get a prototype made, and how can you patent your original idea?!

[Scarlett]

Probably not quite right in Body & Soul but the invention is to help a medical problem!

[BlueToffee]

If your invention is to be made of metal, you could go to a local metal works and ask them to fabricate it for you.

Could cost quite a bit though as they would have to tool up the machinery to make possibly, just a one off.

[Ratty2E]

http://www.innovate-design.co.uk/?gclid=CNiT5pKYorkCFTMftAodRl8AZQ

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-a-patent

Hope these help

[Old_Geezer]

I'm unsure when an idea of something that might work becomes an invention. I'd have thought one needed a working prototype first.

My guess is that whilst it depend on the idea, and what it involves, it has to be to do with getting the finance, (getting backers if you can't pay for yourself) and then discussing with local firms to get the bits made for you to assemble.

Unsure about patenting but I suspect the patent office could tell you the details. What pictures/writing you need to supply. But the idea is supposed to be original, and not already publically known.

[Mattk]

Can you get it 3d printed?

[Scarlett]

Many thanks!

[rochardhughes]

If you have an invention patent it before anybody else uses or copies. You can hire a patent attorney to help you in this process http://www.patentsusa.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopOkzFRGHk&feature=youtu.be

[ticketdesign1234]

https://www.ticketdesign.com/

Hope these help