I have a patent pending for a snorkle.

[FISHKID]

Now I don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions? No prototype, just a concept.

 

[ScubaInChicago]

I didn't know you could get a patent without a prototype...

 

[Jim Lapenta]

If it's full of gimmicks, can't be stored out of the way(folded and stuck in a pocket), and is too expensive there is not much you can do with it. Unless you resurrect Billy Mays or get the Shamwow guy to push it on late night tv.

 

[Underwater Ogre]

Now I don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions? No prototype, just a concept.

A snorkel? A patent for a tube? I am guessing only 1/2 of divers actually own one and use it. Most of us cant even find one.

But good luck, all serious I do wish you all the best
U/O

 

[chrisculina]

About time somebody did something about the snorkel! Hey, there's a [thread=305465]thread going[/thread] about finding a new and catchy name for snorkling. You should subscribe to it and use it to promote your re-invented snorkel!

Btw.. is it a SCUBS (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Snorkel)? Because that would be really neat. And a mouth piece that tastes of BBQ. That would also be great.

 

[jraitchi]

Hey FISHKID...all kidding aside, that's pretty cool. I'm an engineer and business owner (actually live in LA too), shoot me a message if you're serious and have something you think might actually be innovative.

If you've already filed a patent, that's a good first step, but remember patent grants typically take more than a year to get approved, and often get tossed back for revisions that need to be made. Since you're asking the question, I'm sure you know that having a patent doesn't really mean anything; you have to get to the point of actually selling something eventually (licensing the patent is a good way to go sometimes). Product development is usually a long, slow, frustrating process, but a hellofa lot of fun