7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves.

. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.

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Posted: 11/22/2020 at 10:38PM

Anyone here ever patented a personal invention (not one for your employer)? -- Tafkam Hokie 11/22/2020 6:08PM

Knew a guy who invented the Opti-Grab. Think he moved back to Mississippi. ** -- KCHokie2 11/23/2020 02:35AM

Yes, Crazy Guy has. Look into filing a provisional patent to buy some time. -- TechMomof2 11/22/2020 9:00PM

I had a patent search done back in the '80s on something I came up with. -- ACCWatcher 11/22/2020 8:24PM

But that's an idea with extremely widespread applications -- Tafkam Hokie 11/22/2020 8:48PM

Well . . . your feedback sounds pretty promising. -- MikeVT85 11/23/2020 02:17AM

...what about an oil tanker bladder ? ** -- chumley 11/22/2020 7:38PM

With Darren's help, we'll get that chicken! ** -- s.mill hokie 11/22/2020 8:31PM

I bet its a " Jump to conclusions" mat ** -- bigbadbird 11/22/2020 8:12PM

I'm an idea man Chuck, I get ideas all day long. I can't control them. ** -- TexasGobbler 11/22/2020 7:16PM

Tshirts and stuff? ** -- bigbadbird 11/22/2020 7:34PM

...that say “talk to the hand”... -- chumley 11/22/2020 7:44PM

Actually, I'm thinking of a food product that saves time. -- TexasGobbler 11/22/2020 8:31PM

6 minute abs. ** -- Tank 11/22/2020 7:08PM

Or Thigh Master . . . -- MikeVT85 11/23/2020 02:31AM

No! No, no, not 6! I said 7. Nobody's comin' up with 6. Who works out in 6 -- HokieDan95 11/22/2020 7:36PM

7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. -- HokieDan95 11/22/2020 10:38PM

I invented the plastic fire log - my test versions were made from old tires ** -- bigbadbird 11/22/2020 6:54PM

Patent then license it perhaps? ** -- RoswellGAHokie 11/22/2020 6:41PM

An improved Spurtle would have to have a different name. Add on ACCN won't -- DonHo-kieHi 11/22/2020 6:38PM

Shark Tank. Make a deal (wink wink) with Lori. Even if it doesn't make -- TexasGobbler 11/22/2020 6:25PM

My first thought too. "Two words, Shark Tank!" ** -- EDGEMAN 11/22/2020 6:48PM

First of all, you’ll need superb product photography. Federal law and -- PhotoHokieNC 11/22/2020 6:17PM

^^ this. Father in law got 5. $10k/ea, per Beerman** -- pfishe 11/22/2020 7:03PM

A patent will cost you on the order of $10k -- Beerman 11/22/2020 6:17PM

The eyebrow pen is better than the eyebrow pencil? ** -- UTPr0sim 11/22/2020 8:15PM

Probably should have looked at the cost first. I'm having a hard time -- Tafkam Hokie 11/22/2020 6:27PM

Wouldn’t a wooden dildo cause splinters? ** -- two91hokies 11/22/2020 6:14PM

+1 for the lounge worthy response -- Tafkam Hokie 11/22/2020 8:52PM

"If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady..." ** -- KCHokie2 11/23/2020 02:43AM

Glazed clay is better. ** -- scoop76cs 11/22/2020 6:41PM

7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves.

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