tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post9069317159627372310..comments2023-06-20T11:51:43.601-04:00Comments on Product X: What now?Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-88662890376157021372009-08-03T14:44:36.885-04:002009-08-03T14:44:36.885-04:00Hi Anonymous,
I just posted a new blog entry so le...Hi Anonymous,<br />I just posted a new blog entry so let's continue the dialog there. I am hoping we can keep it all in one place so we don't miss anything!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-80184765433371561992009-08-03T13:35:45.792-04:002009-08-03T13:35:45.792-04:00I just wondered because I was trying to figure out...I just wondered because I was trying to figure out if they are sending contracts to people that are already selling their products and are far along or if they are putting inventions in at different stages of completion. Has anyone heard of any other contracts being sent out besides the lady that Tracy spoke to? I guess I'm still holding out for one teeny tiny shred of hope that didn't send them all out at the same time. IF they did than they were way ahead of schedule compared to what they told us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-73534396091957799702009-08-03T13:18:49.803-04:002009-08-03T13:18:49.803-04:00Because I found out about the show on the final da...Because I found out about the show on the final day, I had to send in a video submission and application. At this point my product is still a secret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-32621383391056442762009-08-03T12:26:08.328-04:002009-08-03T12:26:08.328-04:00Did you go to a casting call or send in your produ...Did you go to a casting call or send in your product? Are you able to share your product or is it still a secret?<br />Thanks, LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-22464415544598102292009-08-03T11:48:17.206-04:002009-08-03T11:48:17.206-04:00I received the call and a follow up email for an e...I received the call and a follow up email for an electronic photo on July 14th. They didn't ask any additional questions and I haven't heard anything since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-47793506136911271232009-08-03T11:43:16.028-04:002009-08-03T11:43:16.028-04:00Question for the above comment. Did you also get ...Question for the above comment. Did you also get an email asking you a bunch of questions like....<br />What obstacles you are facing with your invention and what you need help in like manufacturing and marketing,packaging. That is the essence of the email I received from Kevin on the 9th of July. Nothing since.<br />Magiclasp<br />Lori IvanovicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-91901710052220493622009-08-03T10:27:14.650-04:002009-08-03T10:27:14.650-04:00Did anyone else get a call from Milojo asking for ...Did anyone else get a call from Milojo asking for an electronic version of a photo of themselves and one of thier invention? I got this call about 2 weeks ago and am curious what it might or might not mean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-47315502054717071402009-08-02T17:21:33.685-04:002009-08-02T17:21:33.685-04:00Chelsea!
Yes, I need a laptop b/c I had to go to t...Chelsea!<br />Yes, I need a laptop b/c I had to go to the business center and HOPE no one else was on the computer!<br />I am going to miss you when you leave for college but I am REALLY excited for you!<br />Hopefully if you are feeling up to it, I can see you tomorrow! <br />Get well soon sickie!<br />XOXOXOTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-12987498108526673602009-08-01T16:53:07.896-04:002009-08-01T16:53:07.896-04:00Tracy,
I am very proud to be your sister and that...Tracy, <br />I am very proud to be your sister and that you have stuck with this idea. Everything happens for a reason and I know that you will figure out a way to go forward with your ideas. Love you very much and can't wait to see you tomorrow(?)! Hope your having fun in NY.<br />Chelsea<br /><br />P.S. How are you checking on your blog without a laptop ;) We will work our magic on Jason tomorrow!Chelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-30594435976662789912009-07-31T09:26:46.362-04:002009-07-31T09:26:46.362-04:00Anonymous,
Thank you for posting and putting somet...Anonymous,<br />Thank you for posting and putting something concrete in writting from Milojo. Danielle saying that if you had not heard from them in two weeks, you are not selected fits right into what the women inventor told me. So onward and upward!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-34481588580728964402009-07-30T22:30:17.737-04:002009-07-30T22:30:17.737-04:00I auditioned in Chicago and have never heard from ...I auditioned in Chicago and have never heard from Milojo after sending several e-mails. However, I did catch Danielle from Milojo on the phone two weeks ago. She did say that if I did not hear from Milojo within two weeks that I probably would not be picked. I had so many questions for her and thought of MANY more after we hung up the phone. My biggest question I forgot to ask. I hand delivered my DVD while in Chicago. My fear was that my DVD would not be connected with my application. Who knows what happened but I agree that God does have a perfect plan for each and everyone one of us entrepreneurs. So ladies, keep your positive spirits and never look back. <br /><br />I believe in my patent 100% and will continue to move forward even if it is not with HSN. I was told that baby products are often not their "niche market" but I will never know for sure! Please keep posting. I have loved every minute of your blog. Again, best of luck to all of you wonderful and very talented ladies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-22933503103451856672009-07-30T14:19:06.690-04:002009-07-30T14:19:06.690-04:00Okay Tracy - so now I am using your blog to give a...Okay Tracy - so now I am using your blog to give a big shout out to my girl Mary and her fantastic husband (and extra set of ears in Chicago!)! How are you? Please find your way over to www.womentors.blogspot.com and become a follower so you can be up on all of the latest info for the soon to be launched Womentorz website!<br /><br />I feel like we are creating some serious energy with our blogs and Tracy, yours has been truly instrumental in connecting us. I found you simply by trying to find out if anyone had posted any info after the casting...the snowball is growing bigger every day! The thing we all have in common is the incredible amount of support and encouragment we have for one another. All of the networking being done here is going to be very beneficial in the long run. We need to keep pressing forward ladies!<br /><br />Cherie and Kara - thanks for all of the great info...I feel like I am learning something new every day.<br /><br />Tracy - thanks for being the conduit/virtual glue here :).<br /><br />Best~Jen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18150350049387038955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-11370470998113356032009-07-30T13:18:20.442-04:002009-07-30T13:18:20.442-04:00Hi Ladies,
My name in Lumi and i mailed my inventi...Hi Ladies,<br />My name in Lumi and i mailed my invention to Milojo.Because my job keep me in home 24/7 i can not travel far from home.I found this blog and i am very happy to see you ladies stay in touch and help each other.My husband it is very confident Milojo will consider me for the show my invention be something new in market nothing to compare it is for kitchen use.I apply first for provisional patent in January 2008 and in December i send the final patent application to USPTO.This month i did the PCT patent witch protect you all over the world.I am Romanian and i came in this wonderful country in 1995 with my husband and two children.Was very hard not having anybody here all our family are in Romania.I learn English from news paper and TV so my writhing is not so good .I do have a care home for elderly and i take care of five disabled elderly in the same home where we live,in Portland Oregon.I was thinking when i send the submission to Milojo they are not going to chose me for two reasons.One,my invention cost to be manufacture and need to be manufacture in China to cut the cost and the second reason i do have a accent when i talk and maybe i am not good for the show on TV.My husband do not know about this new news like Milojo chose the group i am going to tell him later,i know i am very disappoint they tell you something and doing something else.They need to tell us the truth than we know what to do not to dream any more.Thanks Ladies.Lumi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-44185526677092278452009-07-30T12:53:53.140-04:002009-07-30T12:53:53.140-04:00Karagordon22,
Thanks for the referral and your ki...Karagordon22,<br /><br />Thanks for the referral and your kind comments. I'm glad you can make use of the info on Provisional patents. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />CherieTwin and Triplet Baby Giftshttp://www.bebebottlesling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-71454678436975919132009-07-30T10:16:41.971-04:002009-07-30T10:16:41.971-04:00Facebook Group just started, hope you will join.
...Facebook Group just started, hope you will join.<br /><br />search women inventors or here is the link<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110326246771<br /><br />I think it will be a good way to stay connected. Feel free to share it with others you know.<br /><br />Rachel: They pay you as late as they can. That is why it is difficult for the manufacturer because you need to come up with the money first and get paid later. <br />Never a stupid question.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800355955532018769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-13999780828123639112009-07-30T09:44:25.494-04:002009-07-30T09:44:25.494-04:00I also emailed Danielle yesterday, but I haven'...I also emailed Danielle yesterday, but I haven't received a response. I'm wondering if they will be answering any of us if they have their selected people?<br /><br />Anyway, I have a question I need answered. I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm new to this stuff... If a store wants to carry your product, do they pay you when they order their stock or after you deliver it? And, are they paying you on a 30/60/90 day cycle? Via checks?<br /><br />Thanks for any help ya'll can give! :)Rachel Hardyhttp://www.trinityphotography.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-76230194157926822482009-07-30T09:31:33.586-04:002009-07-30T09:31:33.586-04:00Hi Cherie,
I LOVE your product. Fabulous work. W...Hi Cherie,<br /><br />I LOVE your product. Fabulous work. Website is great! Video great! I don't know how long you have been marketing but I can't see why this would not fly. <br />I am past the baby stage but going to pass it on to an friend who just had triplets.<br />I look forward to watching your progress and thanks for the info on the provisional patent. I am going to get my done, so I can start to manufacture and disclose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800355955532018769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-27153152548129141532009-07-30T09:29:54.552-04:002009-07-30T09:29:54.552-04:00Quickly, I realized I did not answer the question ...Quickly, I realized I did not answer the question "how far along was the invention of the lady I spoke to"?<br />She has a fully developed product that is selling on shelves and online. And doing quite well, I might add...<br />Have a great day!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-70195068540457763722009-07-30T08:13:44.618-04:002009-07-30T08:13:44.618-04:00Tracy,
Welcome to NY...hope we have some decent w...Tracy, <br />Welcome to NY...hope we have some decent weather while you are here. Where are you staying?<br />Thanks to Cherie for all the info. This lady knows a lot and is a wonderful connection to have. Her product is amazing and will be a household name very soon.<br />Alisa- I just got in my first retail store last week...that is huge!! Congrats!!<br />Melinda's website sounds great...I am in.<br /><br />I am still not giving up hope about the show. I have not heard back from Milojo. I will keep you all posted.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737960537102237014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-19950974656374046892009-07-30T01:53:29.332-04:002009-07-30T01:53:29.332-04:00I auditioned in LA and I got a green card. I figur...I auditioned in LA and I got a green card. I figured that since I hadn't heard anything, that my chances were slim. I was hopeful but didn't want to count on it too much. <br /><br />I have been going forward. Keep up the work and don't let this get you down. I am really excited because I got into my first retail store today. My web business has been okay, but I have to admit the dream of the Milojo show was always on my mind! I have sort of let it go now. The experience was fun and now I wonder what the show will be like? Will any of us be in the audition cuts? Maybe the part where I dropped one of my necklace tiles down my shirt and had to fish it out of my bra. <br /><br />This connection is great! Thanks for keeping us together!Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839469544507157300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-88796316222456592532009-07-30T00:50:34.199-04:002009-07-30T00:50:34.199-04:00I know a lot are wondering about how to file for a...I know a lot are wondering about how to file for a Provisional Patent. Please keep in mind that once you file for a Provisional you MUST apply for a patent within one year or you lose the right to patent it. So don't do a Provisional unless you are ready for the next step.<br /><br />That being said ... it is easy to file the Provisional yourself and only costs $110. Provisionals are not examined so it is fine for you to do your own description and hand sketches. You can get the form for the Provisional at http://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/sb0016.pdf and the instructions can be downloaded at http://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/index.html . <br /><br />You don't really need to go to Legalzoom for the Provisional and I wouldn't use them for the actual patent as the wording of the claims is VERY important to the strength of the patent so it is best to use a good attorney. The best patents have claims that are general and broad. For example if your first claim says you are patenting a Red widget then anyone can get a around it as long as it isn't red. Basically you need to be sure that every descriptive word is necessary because it will be a means to get around your patent. Of course the patent office may kick it back to you because it is too broad and then you need to add more detail. <br /><br />Before filing for a Provisional you should do a search for patents on similar products and review their claims to make sure that you have a patentable idea and that it isn't infringing on an existing patent. You can do the search yourself for FREE at www.uspto.gov . They provide more info on searches and how to view the images at http://www.uspto.gov/main/profiles/acadres.htm .<br /><br />I hope this helps. Save your money for the actual patent and do the Provisional yourself.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />CherieHands Free Baby Bottle Holderhttp://www.bottlesling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-55050805458502068872009-07-29T21:19:34.729-04:002009-07-29T21:19:34.729-04:00Hi Ladies,
I am in NY but had to log on and see wh...Hi Ladies,<br />I am in NY but had to log on and see what everyone is up too!<br />We have awesome women inventors here and I'm proud to be a part of it all!<br />I went to Melinda Knights webiste to check out her email to Danielle and it's worth reading about her webiste and what she is going to do to help women inventors (her email to Danielle). <br />When I get home, I will have time to explore all of the wonderful suggestions made on this post!<br />I still have not heard from Kevin but I do know he said that he is very busy working on other shows, etc.<br />Only time will tell what this show will really be about but I wish all the women luck on the show!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881554072218138888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-5841236612546874942009-07-29T19:01:08.860-04:002009-07-29T19:01:08.860-04:00Go to http://womentors.blogspot.com/ to see my e-m...Go to http://womentors.blogspot.com/ to see my e-mail to Danielle.<br /><br />Hi Rachel - have you looked into Legalzoom.com. They did a great job with my provisional patent and it's a fraction of the cost of using an attorney. Do you have a business entity and/or business plan? Right now it isn't that difficult to get a low-interest business loan....especially be a woman owned business. If they see a good plan and manufacturing numbers a lender may help get you started. I hope this helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375269989675299150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-20116125553784118452009-07-29T18:04:17.690-04:002009-07-29T18:04:17.690-04:00how do you find women inventor showcase on this bl...how do you find women inventor showcase on this blog I like to check out the e-mail to DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4585401977071096521.post-15417485583341778142009-07-29T17:58:20.589-04:002009-07-29T17:58:20.589-04:00Hello, I came across your blog from a comment you ...Hello, I came across your blog from a comment you made on someone elses blog that I am on her RSS. I saw that you are a mompreneur and from Palm Harbor. I am also a mompreneuer and live in Clearwater Beach. Email me sometime and we can chat. ashley@mommebrand.com. Hope to hear from you! AshleyGourMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068110893135948912noreply@blogger.com