[aztec]

i dont want to give out too much info but i have found a solution to any building having their windows cleaned without window cleaners involved, i know as a window cleaner for many years i am putting myself out of a job but this idea is seriously going to put a lot of cradle work and abseilers out of a job! how would i go about patenting and putting my idea into practice, this idea is better than who thought of wfp!!! any help welcome (p.s thought of dragons den already!) you have been warned!!

[Pat Purcell]

Get a solicitor

[aztec]

seriously pat this could be big!

[Pat Purcell]

Seriously Aztec, If its going to be big get the best solicitor you are going to be able to afford and let him handle it

[jouk45]

i dont want to give out too much info but i have found a solution to any building having their windows cleaned without window cleaners involved, i know as a window cleaner for many years i am putting myself out of a job but this idea is seriously going to put a lot of cradle work and abseilers out of a job! how would i go about patenting and putting my idea into practice, this idea is better than who thought of wfp!!! any help welcome (p.s thought of dragons den already!) you have been warned!!

first thing you must do, before seeing any patent officers or spending any money, is to do a basic patent search, this link is the best one
http://ep.espacenet.com/quickSearch?locale=en_EP    type in all the related keywords for the idea you have,
be prepared for a long search,

[matt]

its not a brush on a pole is it 

[john tomkins]

Helecopter?

[Clear Vision]

I think it a device that some how fits on to the outside of the window and is controlled from the inside by anyone?

Possibly a mini sky pro?

Could be anything really.

So hurry up with your patent so we can all find out!!!!

[LWC]

and if you put us out of a job ... we know where to find you

[paul mather]

I don't want to be a Kill Joy but what ever idea you have you can bet your bottom $ it has already been thought of & probably tried.

There are literally 1000s of patent applications put in every week & 99.9% of them never see the light of day as they either don't work well enough, are too expensive to manufacture or are just seen as having a limited market.

Not trying to put a downer on it, but don't give up your day job just yet mate!

[W C R Ltd]

Wish you all the best.

Just go for it, first take legal advice ( intellectual property)

Have you researched the market, ie, is it viable for use, will your target audience purchase this hands down over the current method they are using.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Nathan

[* mike RH]

Not that magnetic window cleaning tool that is on ebay is it? They list like a million at a time and it really bugs me when you have to scroll past them all to find what you want!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Window-Cleaner-Cleaning-w-4-Reuseable-pads-UK_W0QQitemZ180129449201QQihZ008QQcategoryZ112579QQcmdZViewItem

[Clear Vision]

Not that magnetic window cleaning tool that is on ebay is it? They list like a million at a time and it really bugs me when you have to scroll past them all to find what you want!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magnetic-Window-Cleaner-Cleaning-w-4-Reuseable-pads-UK_W0QQitemZ180129449201QQihZ008QQcategoryZ112579QQcmdZViewItem

Dont think it would be that!!!

Im glad to hear it annoys someone else. 

Why list so many of them!! Waste of time/money and space are those magnetic things

[craig jwc]

You haven't been offered a job with Pilkington have you

[PaulTh]

put a lot of ppl out of a job hmm you arent related to Maggie Thatcher are you?

[matt]

put a lot of ppl out of a job hmm you arent related to Maggie Thatcher are you?

  how very true , hey at least she is really old now though and her time with the big man will be just around the corner, hard time for the evil witch 

[aztec]

thanks for your input watch this space

[Clive McDonald]

Is that a clue?
Does it have something to do with watch and space,like wash and reach.

When you're pitching on Dragons den, don't be put off when you see someone arising at the outside window just behind Ballantyne with applicator in one hand and a stethoscope to listen at the glass in the other.
If your ideas any good I'll bang on the glass.They often make notes, and as I'll be behind them I'll try and sign what they put so pay attention.
cheers

[NWH]

It costs a lot of money to get an idea into production,unless your familiar with the process it might give you a shock,solicitors fees are just the start aswell as patent rights etc.If you think it will sell good luck to you,what do you think the mrs will think about remorgaging the house.

[jeff1]

Don't show it to anyone, unless you have applied for your patent or you will never get a patent on it, if you have to show it to anyone, then here is what you must do.

Do a full drawing and explanation of your invention how it works, anything you can think of to show its your idea, add the date, go to the post office, stick it into a registered envelope and post it to your self, when it arrives on your door step DO NOT open it, and store it somewere safe, this way you have full legal proof of your invention and the date if anyone try's to nick your idea.