Don't know where to take this....

[fabasard]

I have developed a safety device for divers. Where do I pedal my wares to vendors? Could someone point me in the right direction? I have shown the device to two friends, one a boat captian and the other a PADI CD, both agree it is well worth looking into. I appreciate any input that could be given. I WOULD patent the thing myself but lack the funds to get it off the ground, or in this case, under the water. THanks, Fab

 

[Mo2vation]

Have you set up some meetings at DEMA?

First, I recommend you invest a few bucks to secure counsel. They will tell you how to protect your device pre-patent while you make the pitch tour.

Next, have your counsel draft up an NDA. Then you build a pitch, get some good photos of the prototype, and start dialing for dollars.

Reach out to the scuba equipment manufacturers - Make the pitch sans product, secure interest, execute the NDA, then take your proto to DEMA and hit the road.

Many of the trade shows I attend each year have a showcase to help inventors and innovators - sort of a "best of what's new". Most industry shows have these - not sure if the Scuba industry does. If it doesn't, it should. It would help motivate innovation and drive creativity - injecting some much needed new thinking into the Dive world.

My $.02

Good luck. Protect yourself at all times.

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Ken