Did you know that some of the most entertaining, innovative and useful inventions of our time were created by kids? Neither did we! So we did the research and decided to educate you on some of the most shocking ones. Let’s take a look! First on the list, we’ll jump to one of the most beloved entertainment centers in America...the trampoline! At the mere age of 16, George Nissen had the brilliant idea to create the trampoline after being inspired by the nets that trapeze artists collapse into at the circus! This clever kid thought it would be more entertaining if these stunt artists were able ..read more

Ever wonder who the masterminds behind making your daily life easier are? Look no further we have the answers! The best part is, some of the most talented people who invented the most necessary items in our daily lives are female! Step aside guys, it’s time for the ladies to shine... Remember when the exhausting and time consuming task of washing dishes became so much easier due to the invention of the dishwasher? Thanks to Josephine Cochrane, our tired hands finally caught a break! Cochrane was the first person to come up with the idea of the mechanical dishwasher. The dishwasher became a ‘h ..read more

What started as two brothers from Texas, with a passion for fishing and the outdoors who couldn’t always keep their possessions fresh and secure, turned into a multimillion dollar company that we now adore. Back in 2006 when the idea was created, Roy and Ryan Seiders had no idea that their idea would lead them to the beast of a company they have today, fittingly titled ‘YETI’. Where did the brilliant name come from? It stemmed from endless nights of contemplating what to call the perfect cooler, which resulted in the bold and beloved staple of ice retentive products, “YETI: The Ice Monster ..read more

Do you ever get those moments in a day where something just hits you? No no no, not like a ball hitting you. Like a great idea just hit you! The blood starts rushing through your skin because you are so excited to tell all your friends what you just thought of. But when you finally tell your friends about your new idea, they ask you ‘well how on earth are you gonna pull that off?’ Suddenly the rush fades away, and you are not as excited as you once were. You realized that your friends are right, how am I going to pull this off!? Lucky for you, your idea can become an invention in only 6 simpl ..read more

As you dive into July, we want to keep your life fresh, vibrant and simple with our new sizzling summer products! Shopping for that perfect summer dress and tired of constantly encountering the struggle of trying to reach behind you for the zipper on your dress? Even worse, are you sick of being unable to get the zipper to cooperate and actually zip up your entire dress? We’ve been there and we’re here to help! Thanks to our new product Zip My Dress, this issue has been absolved and we can all rest assured that we will never have to deal with the aggravating struggle of trying to zip up our d ..read more

While we might not think about it in our daily lives, inventions are consistently and inevitably surrounding us, making our day to day lives easier, more efficient and effective. Let’s take a look at how they’ve progressed over the years…The eruption of inventions began as early as 4-5 billion years ago when people discovered that the sun produced energy, which later turned into something we use today known as solar energy. We as humans are constantly changing and evolving and so is the world around us, making the need for new inventions crucial to human existence. While it’s important to thi ..read more

Feeling unprepared for an upcoming trade show? We’re here to help! After researching tips about trade show dos and don’ts we’ve come up with our own top ten tips: Train your booth staff: You want to make sure you’re only choosing qualified, well-kept professionals who will positively reflect your company during the show. Make sure they know your company’s goals, marketing approaches etc. Most importantly, make sure they’re approachable!! You want prospects to feel comfortable walking up to your booth and striking up professional conversation related to your company’s services. Most importan ..read more

For many inventors, the ultimate goal is licensing, even if they don’t quite know what licensing means. When you hear about inventors getting huge, profitable deals, it typically comes through the licensing process. But that’s only a small, lucky percent of inventors who go down the licensing route. If you’re considering licensing your product, you should have all the information, and know exactly what to expect. Unfortunately, since licensing companies are investing millions of dollars in any product they choose to sign, they must be incredibly selective in their choice. This means your prod ..read more

Before you bring your invention to a licensing company, or attempt to secure retail distribution, you should make sure the product is actually ready for public consumption. Finding buyers, retailers, and licensing companies for our products is of course your chief objective, but it’s simply not possible without the necessary preparation. At Lightning Launch, we believe a product cannot be truly successful without a significant amount of attention being paid to branding and messaging. Before a product can be successfully pitched to licensing companies and retailers, and generate real sales, t ..read more

Spring is here, and so are an exciting new line of spring products. Whether you’re trying to get in shape for summer, planning that first spring shopping spree, or have already begun thinking about backyard landscaping, these products will make your transition to the warmer weather a whole lot easier. From the Buttmaker, designed to get you toned and in-shape for summer beach days, to AvoSeedo, which will help you grow your own avocado tree in your backyard, these products should be on your radar as you prepare for the warmer months. Zip My Dress This zipper puller is designed specifically fo ..read more