Products and Inventions Wanted to License

Products and Inventions Wanted July 2009

If you have a question, send us an e-mail. Because of the number of submissions we receive, we are unable to talk by telephone unless we have received enough information in an email to let us know we are interested (please do not reveal proprietary information in an initial e-mail). Due to travel schedules, we are occasionally slow in responding to emails, we ask that you be patient if you don’t hear from us immediately.

Please remember that we are very selective. Fewer than 1% of submissions made to Pelham West are ultimately reviewed by clients. While some of our clients prefer to review a product or invention early in its development, other clients require that a product be patent pending or have an office action taken on a filed patent application.

Our clients include small manufacturers and distributors as well as Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.

Storage Products or Systems. Any organizational and/or storage products for offices, basements, homes, garages, etc.

Cord Related Products used for storage, safety, or organizing and keeping wires and cords neat. Sold commercially or in office supply stores or home centers.

Handy Gadgets, Hangers, etc. that are simply made and that can be used for organizing closets, tool sheds, cellars, etc.Very interested in simple to manufacture products, especially bent wire or other brackets, hangers, etc. that can be manufactured in the U.S. and brought to market quickly

Safety Products for Industry used to make factories and workplaces safer, especially in the area of cord and cable management. Safety products that can reduce trip hazards. Products used to reduce insurance liability in business, office settings or tradeshow and meeting venues.

TV or Catalog Products in housewares, kitchen, bed/bath, tools, auto, personal care. These products must solve a problem and be demonstrable on TV or lend themselves to catalog sales. Non-seasonal products that can be sold throughout the United States are preferred.

Outdoor Games and Toys. Only games that are played outside will be reviewed. Also, toys or games that would be used in swimming pools or games and toys that use water during play.

Emergency Products or Tools used in response to natural disasters or other emergency situations. Water rescue products. Ice rescue products. Lifeguard equipment. Products that sell to fire and rescue departments, the Coast Guard, FEMA, etc. or other government agencies. Products that can be used to prevent or mitigate damages from flooding or other natural disasters.

Safety Products for Swimming Pools, for both home and public pools use.

New patented or patent-pending food products that would be covered by a process patent.

Products that Help Relieve or Prevent Back or Joint Pain or that provide ergonomic benefits, especially new seating, sleeping, or computer accessory products. (Examples: ergonomic folding furniture, exercise or massage equipment). No herbs, oils, medicines or vitamins.

Office Products sold in retailers such as Office Max, Office Depot or Staples, including new packaging concepts.

Automotive Accessories, especially winter-related products such as ice scrapers, folding shovels, etc.

Housewares or Gadgets, especially items for the kitchen sold in kitchen shops or retail stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond or Linens 'N Things. Top priority given to under $5.00 retail products that can be sold on clipstrips. Simple products that help with food preparation.

Gadgets, Garden Accessories, etc. that sell in Lowe’s, Home Depot, ACE, etc. Products that allow the aging population to continue to enjoy gardening.

Products with Multiple Versions for Homeowners, Contractors or Government Use.

Cleaning or Personal Hygiene Products, especially items for the kitchen or bath with a consumable component. New dispensing systems for cleaning, hygiene products or scents and air fresheners.

Maintenance Supplies and Accessories. Items for Departments of Public Works, state or federal highway departments, military bases, national parks, etc. that would be used for repair and maintenance of property and equipment.

We also have clients interested in products already in limited production that have either an issued utility patent or are patent-pending with a utility patent filed (not a provisional patent application or design patent). We will review all products with a sales history. We have matched small companies with patented products already on the market to clients who have purchased the company. The quality of the issued patent is important.