Thermal Insulated Windows

The inventor is experienced in the window extrusion industry, particularly in the sales and marketing of equipment for the manufacture of Insulating Glass Units.

The inventor drafted a hand-written provisional patent and filed it himself. Then, he contacted Attorney Gugliotta to represent him in licensing negotiations with a Fortune 50 company.

Negotiations resulted in over $250,000 of licensing revenue for the inventor.

One year later, Licensee’s in-house attorney was having difficulty obtaining required patent protection. Attorney Gugliotta was again retained to overcome the problems with obtaining  broad protection of the intellectual property.

Worldwide patents were thereafter filed, and a eventually a new company, Vertical Ventures V-5, LLC was formed as a joint venture. It has generated additional licensing revenue in excess of $250,000.

An exit strategy is being positioned for a company buy-out by one or more venture partners. Worldwide markets are available.

Result: On a nominal investment (legal only), Inventor has received more than $600,000 to date.

Portable Paper Bibs on a Roll

The inventor is a former model and Mrs. USA. After having her first child, she came up with the idea to use paper towels as “bibs.”

After market study, design development, manufacturing sourcing, and supply negotiations, she achieved marginal success with several regional distribution agreements.

Finally, we helped her obtain placement with Wal-Mart. This reduced the manufacuring cost dramatically, generating $100,000 per month of revenue. The company is gaining interest surrounding this company as a Merger/Acquisition target.

Result: After seven years of development and a $50,000 investment, the business has national distribution, selling 100K units per month.

Inflatable Baseball Glove

The inventor designed an inexpensive, novelty "balloon"-type baseball glove. He contacted SAI and Attorney Gugliotta to gain legal protection and to search for a potential manufacturer. SAI found Bollinger Industries, LP of Texas.

Result: A license agreement was negotiated, guaranteeing a royalty of at least $45,000 over 2 1/2 years.

Spring-Loaded Paper Towel Holder

The inventor contacted SAI and Attorney Gugliotta for legal protection and to find a potential manufacturer. SAI found specialty kitchen stores in California, New Zealand, and Australia. SAI also arranged a pending distribution deal with Bed, Bath, and Beyond. This is a premium-priced product.

Result: Returned in excess of 10x investment and set up market channels for similarly targeted products.

Corrugated Cardboard Pallet

The inventor contacted SAI to conduct market study, design development, manufacturing sourcing, and supply negotiations.

The client had some success with distribution in the U.S. before SAI put the client together with a wood pallet manufacturer. They formed a joint venture LLC and built a manufacturing and distribution facility in California. Now the company is working on distribution channels in Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

Result: The company recently sold for over $1 million and generates “lifestyle” employment for the inventor and his family.

Reversible Denimwear

The inventor was a fashion buyer and designer who contacted SAI for intellectual property protection
and licensing negotiations.

The products are pants, jackets, and vests that can be worn inside or out, with each side being fashionable. The inventor has defended his designs against the competition with high five-figure settlements.

Result: The inventor has sold more than $500,000 worth of the product through major malls and retailers. This is a hot item in Asia, licensed to large Japanese jean company. The inventor is looking to for the product to become the “house” brand for box-store retailer.

Chin Skins™

The inventor sold a padded chin guard to many college and professional football and hockey teams. Although it is a low-dollar specialty item, it allows sports equipment managers to keep chin straps in better condition longer (saving money on equipment repairs).

SAI performed market study, design development, manufacturing sourcing, and supply negotiations. SAI obtained a distribution arrangement as well as direct sales to local sports teams.

Result: The product is placed at the professional and college levels, with annual sales of approximately $50,000. The next step is regional distribution, which would allow for entry into high-school markets.

The inventor’s personal situation prevents such growth, but he is working with Capture Group to develop regional distribution channels or to divest himself of the product.

Delivery System for Therapeutic Agents

The inventor performed Ph.D.-level research on Semisolid Therapeutic Delivery System and Combination Semisolid, Multiparticulate Therapeutic Delivery System for Therapeutic Agents. He contacted Attorney Gugliotta to obtain intellectual property protection and aid in first level investment for completion of clinical trials.

Result: We helped the inventor set up a pending multi-million dollar joint venture deal for financing clinical trials and product approval.